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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
11
A fragmentary quote from Minot J. Savage reflects on belief, nature, and divine presence. The text contrasts earthly life with a sense of God, urging individual discernment and reverence for common things as revealing the divine.
Warrena Cannon of the high school graduation class was honored by her mother Mrs WD ym at a Dusy Street dinner party. Guests named include Martha nan Doris Garrett Mary Goodwin Cecelia Brackin McCauley Edith Barber Jackie Cooley Nell Campbell with green and white decor and an embroidered centerpiece. Also noted is a repeat performance of the comedy Always in Life at Grimes ol Friday evening.
Emassee Chapter D A R met in May at the home of Mrs J Theodore Jackson. Mrs B F Sweet led the opening ritual and several members spoke on education and music while a memorial service honored the late Mrs J C Seages. Attendees included Mrs Sweet Mrs Elkin Miss Hammond and others from Columbia Lancaster Headland Anniston and Abbeville.
Mrs. H. C. Kirkland hosted the Mollie Henderson Y W A at Enterprise in a Thursday gathering. Plans were made to send a relief package overseas with Miss Tommie Byrd chairing the committee. The program focused on Japanese adjusting with talks on government education and economy.
Two Houston hostesses led a morning party at the Houston Memorial Library honoring three future brides Miss Nettie Jean Lewis Miss Sara Newton and Miss Celeste Carmichael Guests numbered about sixty and were treated to seasonal floral decor a white centerpiece of gladioli gardenias magnolia and feverfew and a refreshments table with sandwiches cakes and other bridal motifs.
A social at Southside School celebrated students with perfect attendance.Honorees included Johnny Vann and many peers across two schools, with a theater party and refreshments. The Minnie Heard School group featured thirty one students and Mrs Joy Wilson guiding a theater trip.
A son named Henry Mitchell was born on May 28 to Sergeant and Mrs Henry Floyd King. Mrs King formerly Eudine Johnson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Barlow Johnson of route two. The baby's paternal grandmother is Mrs C W King of Ashford route two.
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