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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1948
Page
8
The poem presents Earth as containing enough material to build heaven on earth. It declares that ordinary people on common paths possess the stuff the gods would use to fashion eternal realms. It proclaims humanity can forge eternity in time using humble, earthly resources.
Pupils of Minnie T Heard school were honored at a Martin Theatre party for perfect attendance during 1947 48. Host teachers served refreshments before watching The Bride Goes Wild. Recipients include two year perfect attendees Karen Ann Hightower Jerome Gillore Jean Allen Joan Caswell Burl Andrews Joe Mack Williams. one year perfects Annette Medley Margie Nell Ray Jean Vierce Billy Ray Bean Johnny Bryan Bobby Lasseter Glenda Martin Betty Sue Willis Jimony Peacock Merlene Simamons Marz Eleanor Williams Barbara Harrison Billy Gilbert Billy Adkins Fay Medley Joe Anna Wood Wayne Brune Eleanor McLeod Rufus Roney Evelyn Stocks Davis Stinson Maxine Sullivan Benny Ray Watford Robbie C Donn L A Riley chaperoned by Miss Bernice Woods.
Birth notices report William Winston Andrews born May 20 in a local hospital to Mr. and Mrs Elmer W Andrews of Piichard. Roger Calvin Pierce born May 29 to Mr. and Mrs Lucas C C Pierce with Frances Ridges of Brooklyn, Conn., as mother. Ronney Mike Bell born May 22 to Mr. and Mrs Sidney C Bell in a local hospital. Grandparents named include A. D. Pierce and R. L. Ethridge.
Calendar notes show a Tuesday morning Dothan Garden Club meeting postponed to June 14 to allow a state convention report before summer disbanding. Other items include Intermediate Girls Auxiliary at Grandview Church, Grandview Y W A at 7 p m, U K D C final meeting, Grandview Junior G A gathering, and Junior and Intermediate Royal Ambassadors at Grandview Baptist.
Mrs. Robert Ramsey entertained her bridge club Friday afternoon at her Herring Street home. Guests seated at two tables included Mrs. Jim Bottoms Mrs. B G Dishoneh Mrs. C O Capps Mrs. Ralph Moseley Mrs. C M Ling Mrs. Walter Morris Mrs. D H Clark and Mrs. Clark Rudder. After games the hostess and Mrs. J W Wilson served a dessert course.
Miss Louise Brackin wed Theris Frier in a candlelit ceremony at Pompano Beach Baptist Church on May 15. Rev. Charles W. Smith officiated. Helen Reynolds played organ and Dorothy Robertson sang. Guests included relatives from Ashford and Miami. post-ceremony reception hosted by H. H. White. The couple will reside in Pompano Beach after a Florida and Alabama wedding trip.
The wedding of Miss Amaryls Loftin of Ariton route three and Eugene Herring of Oak route one occurred last week at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Rev. Ebbis Bush officiated. The couple will reside in Orlando after a brief wedding trip.
A bridesmaids and guests party sequence honors Miss Kingsley with a reception in a decorated lobby, a refreshments table, lilies, gardenias, and Queen Anne's lace. Attendees include Mrs. O. F. Kingsley and Miss Bernice Kingsley. A separate hostess party features bridge, gifts, and a pink linen costume. Ordinary social notes conclude with a remark on canned tomato vitamin C content.
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