Miss Medley Weds Sgt Albert Pierce at Columbus Miss
Edna Marie Medley daughter of Mrs Porter T Medley and the late Mr Medley of Blue Springs Alabama married Sergeant Albert Riley Pierce United States Army stationed in San Diego California in a quiet Columbus Mississippi ceremony October 10 Witnesses were Mr and Mrs R L Blessman Carrollton Alabama The bride wore dawn blue crepe with Belmont gardenias The couple began a romance six years ago in Carrollton Alabama The bride is the youngest of three daughters and has lived in Dothan Alabama The groom is a Carrollton High School graduate serving in England at enlistment 1941 They plan to reunite in San Diego later this month
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Marie Sedley
Porter T. Medley
Mr. Medley
Springs
Ala
Albert [Riley Pierce
U. S. Army
San Diego
California
Columbus
Mies
R. L. Blessman
Carrollton
Belmont Gardenias
Pierce
Blue Springs
Dothan
P. Scarborough
Mrs. Scarborough
Dusyatrees
Porter T. Aredley
Ray Wilkinson
Atlanta
Ralph Wilkinson
Blue, Springs
Cecil G. Medley
England
Sergeant Pierce
James A. Pierce
Standard Oil Company
H. L. Biensman
O. A. Johnson
Phoenix
Arizona
Tuscaloosa
Pierce Jett
Clyde Dexter Voak
Frances Denney Dunwoody
Samuel Dunwoody
Mr. Dunwoody
Columbia
Clement Ritter
Baptist Church
Agriculture and Industries of
Alabama
Hougston County
Florida State College For Women
University of Alabama
Sergeant V Voak
Clayton Voak
Voak
Penn Yan
N. Y
U. S. Army Air Forces
Napier Field
Fort Niagara
N.Y
Keesler Field
Mins
Moonlit Shadows in a Fragrant Still Night
An evocative poem fragment by Martha Banning Thomas describes moonlight spilling through a window onto bare hedges and a carved figurine, with a Toby jug and a gins tankard casting long silhouettes. The speaker remarks on intimacy of the moon and the quiet, strange importance of distant brilliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shane
Martha Banning Thomas
New Roads by Marion B. Shaan Poem
The verse speaks of faith guiding the heart toward joy after mistakes. Each error becomes a stepping stone to better work, turning grief into learning. From pain, a path of gladness, cheer, and moral growth emerges through steadfast belief in God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion B. Shaan
Banquet Honors Alex J. Whiddon
Employees of the Motor Bearings and Supply Company hosted a Friday banquet at the Bee Line Club to honor Alexander J. Whiddon newly elected State president of the Automotive Wheeler Association. Speakers included W. R B. Lima Tom Crowe Earle M. Hearne and J. E. Zigler. A luggage gift was presented. Attendees named include Estelle Norrell Ming Lilla Story L. E. Dowling Alvin Mount and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor Bearings and Supply Company
Bee Line Club
Alexander J. Whiddon
Automotive Wheleasters Association
W. R B. Lima
Montgomery
Tom Crowe
Birmingham
Earle M. Hearne
J. E. Zigler
Mine Estelle Norrell
Ming
Club Entertained By Miss McGill
Miss Evelyn McGill hosted the Debsite Club at her home 212 North Herring Street for a weekly meeting. The constitution was read new by laws adopted and plans set for a progressive house party next weekend. Members Carolyn Cannady Billie Jewel Fletcher Betty Spann La McGee Annette Myers Celeste Carmichael attended with light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Evelyn McGill
Debsite Club
North Herring Street
Mises Carolyn Cannady
Billie Jewel Fletcher
Betty Spann
la McGee
Annette Myers
Celeste Carmichael
Activities Planned At Soldiers' Center
Weekly program at Dothan Recreation Center lists Sunday musical group singing led by Mrs. Wilson at 4:20 p.m. and a ping pong tournament at 7:00 p.m. Monday open house and table games. Various dances, bridge contests with prizes, bingo, square dance, and refreshments scheduled through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Recreation Center
Mra. W.S. Wilson
Two Girls Celebrate Birthdays At Graceville Party
Miss Sara N Newton observed her thirteenth birthday and Miss Lois B Balkcom turned eleven at a Sunday party hosted by Mrs Wess Newton on Graceville route three. Invited guests included Lou Ellen Register Kathleen Caraway Brondell Bateman Lewis Register Howard Phillipa Ann Kelley Hettie Sue Thomas Mr and Mrs Arnie Thomas and son David Pouncey Mr and Mrs Wess Newton Mrs C Balcom and Mrs Clarence McDonald and Misses Elmedier and Gertha Balkeom of Fadette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara N. Newton
Lois B. Balkcom
Wess Newton
Graceville
Miss Newton
Miss Balkcom
Lou Ellen Register
Kathleen Caraway
Brondell Bateman
Lewis Register
Howard Phillipa
Ann Kelley
Hettie Sue Thomas
Arnie Thomas and Son
David Pouncey
C. C. Balecom
Clarence McDonald
Migses Elmedier
Gertha Balkeom
Fadette
Weddings and Engagements Notices
Folmar Head engagement announced for Annie Kate Folmar to Albert Branscomb Head a United States Army captain stationed at Camp Gordon Johnston Florida. Harris McMichael marriage reported Volie Lee McMichael to Pic Chaclea Franklin Harris with ceremony November 2. They will reside at 609 East Lafayette while Harris serves at Camp Rucker. Ward Mathis marriage October 30 at Chipley Florida Annie V Mathis and J C Ward reside in Bonifay Texas groom from Houston Texas.
Birthday Party Honors Tom Ward
Ward family honors Tom Ward Jr on his first birthday at a garden party hosted by grandmother Mrs. T G Ward. Guests enjoyed outdoor play and a green embossed cake while Mrs. T R Ward and Miss Lucy Curry assisted. attendees included Mack and Freddie Hatfield Gerald Joyce Julian Kelley Al Ward Rashael May Odell Watson Charles Scarbrough Walter Sullivan Dorothy Dean Clayton Cheatwood and Morelle Pettus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Byrd Ward, Jr
T.B. Ward
T. G. Ward
T. R. Ward
Lucy Curry
Mack
Freddie Hatfield
Gerald
Joyce
Julian Kelley
al Ward
Rashael May
Odell Watson
Charles Scarbrough
Walter Sullivan
Dorothy Dean
Clayton Cheatwood
Morelle Pettus
Hartford Clubs Hold Meetings Headline
Hartford chapters of Future Farmers of America and Future Home Makers held November meetings. FHA officers elected Virginia White president Kathleen Tindell vice president Mary Evelyn Fields treasurer and Tillian Merritt reporter. New members crowned. Oscar Dowling elected president succeeding Floyd Enfinger. FFA members join wartime program operating a Sour Cream Station opening November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Future Farmers of América
Future Home,makers
Rex Outlaw
Lil
Nan Merritt
FHA
Jean Reagan
Virginia White
Kathleen Tindell
Mary Evelyn Fields
J.aura Helen Shirley
Treax
Tillian Merritt
Oscar Dowling
Floyd Enfinger
FFA
Rex Oullan
Birth Announcements From Fort Sill and Nearby Areas
Major and Mrs. Porter Grant announce a son born November 5. Byron and Genelle Douglas Joiner announce daughter Linda Carol born November 2 at a local hospital. Lieut. and Mrs. Charles Grant announce daughter Margaret Elizabeth born October 10. Darby Hobbs announces son Clinton born September 13. Maynard and Ruby Sellers announce son Charles Lyo wood born October 26. Captain and Mrs. Harry Lawcen Morgan announce daughter El Ten Lucille born October 20 at Camp Rucker Station Hospital. Mrs Morgana, formerly Rubye Pearl Sellers, of Newton. Roy and Tennelle Davis announce daughter Patrick Ann born November 3. Arthur Hughes and E. Washington announce daughter Betty Sue born November 2. Tra Anderson and Ruby Reynolds announce daughter Carolyn Jean born October 25 in Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Joiner
S College Street
Linda Carol
Byron
Genelle _ Douglas
Columbia
Charles Grant
Jackson
Tennessee
Margaret Elizabeth
Darby Hobbs
Ashford
Clinton
Hobbs
Pearlie Mae Johnson
Maynard L. Sellers
Cottonwood Route One
Charles Lyowood
Harry Lawcen Morgan
Tuscaloosa
Ala
el- Ten Lucille
Station Hospital
Camp Rucker
Morgana
Rubye Pearl Sellers
Newton, Ala
Sergeant
Roy Davis
Patrick Ann
Davis
Tennelle Palmer
Dothan
Arthur Hughes
E. Washington Street
Betty Sue
Tra Anderson
Unxterville
Mies
Carolyn Jean
Columbia, Mian
Also Mentioned on This Page
Betwess Farm
Edna Marie Medley
Miss Medley
Albert Pierce
Columbus, Miss
Weds Napier
Alex J. Whiddon
Miss McGill
Soldiers’ Center
Blumberg’s
Blumberg
Tom Ward
Porter Grant
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Cnre
Ions
Jersey
Nets
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