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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1945
Page
5
The Lutheran Herald presents a prayerful reflection praising God for homes and a strong land with vivid lines on gratitude for shelters and cities. It cites a hymn like a benediction and then quotes James 1 17 about every good gift coming from the Father of lights.
Miss Judy Price daughter of Mr and Mrs CW Price of Gilbert Ohio married Corporal Joseph Brannon son of and Mrs J D Brannon at a quiet November 1 ceremony in the bridegroom home. They plan to reside near Newville while Brannon completes service and Mrs Brannon and children have recently returned from Cleveland Ohio. Corporal Cecil Dykes husband of Lou Verna Herndon was discharged November 2 after serving in the European Theater earning three battle stars the Infantryman’s Combat Badge the Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Medal.
The Harmony Club honored Mrs W S Wilson at a Library meeting marking Alabama Day. A bronze bust of Bed 10 Mra was presented, and Wilson was named lifetime honorary president. The program featured songs, a piano piece by Wilson, and a club reception.
Madame Alfred Jonniaux, renowned world traveler and observer, will speak in the Huntingdon College chapel at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 15, about global perspectives. Her essay draws on years in England France Belgium and experience during World War II.
Mr and Mrs Leo Bender hosted a Thursday dinner dance for their daughter and son-in-law Lieut Morton Richard and Mollie Bender. Guests included Newark relatives and out-of-town friends from Georgia Illinois and Florida. The event featured a two tone gown for the bride a moss green dress for Mrs Richard and a three tiered heart shaped cake with a local orchestra providing music.
A homecoming dinner was held for Corporal Kermit S Thomley at his mother Alma Thomleys home in Slocomb route two. Thomley recently discharged after 35 months in the US Army in the Pacific. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends such as Kermit Thomley Jr and W H Toole family groups and Reed toole associates. Also noted were relatives and visitors including Major and Mrs Yale Lewis and son Yale Jo, John Fletcher and Mrs Fletcher amid travel updates for Fairfax and Charlotte.
Peggy Kraft of Atlantic City New Jersey married J Drury Flowers in St Andrew's Lutheran Church Atlantic City on October 23. Rev R Z Wuehren officiated. Witnesses included families and close friends. After a Miami Havana wedding trip the couple will reside at 103 12 North Park Avenue.
Miss Frances Pelham and Trulon Creel wed in Slocomb on October 24 in a double ring ceremony presided by Rev H W Beasley. The couple reside in Slocomb and were joined by families as Mr and Mrs S V Pelham announced the marriage. Also mentioned are visits by Howard Haygood and Ensign Ramston A Smith, with Smith due home for a two week visit.
Special Maryanna reports births across multiple families. A son named Oc tober 27 at Camp Hucker Later Hospital to Fic and Nes Joseph Lomallee with grandparents Mr and Mrs W oH Her zing of Botnan and Mr and Mrs Leonard Lonatlee of West War mth Rhode Island. Shirley Ann born November 1 to My.t and Mrs. Harvey North. A daughter Elizabeth Olene to Mr and Mrs Earnest B Ont Jaw of SS Andreas Pla in Panama City Hospital on September 5. mother Guilaw formerly Estelle Taylor. John Dekle Jr born November 1 at Jackson Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Deke Milton. mother former Miss Gladys Oliver. George W Fischer and Mrs Fischer announce birth of son George Witham born November in local hospital. mother formerly Francis Thomas of Webb.
Mr and Mrs W P Strickland of Griffin Ga announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Cora Strickland to Adger H Johnson of Daleville Ala The bride to be is a Spalding High School graduate and the groom elect has served two years in the United States Army with part of that time overseas in Italy The wedding is planned for an early date
The regular meeting of the Catholic Woman's Club scheduled for November 22 at Mrs. Victor Mavity's home has been postponed until November 19.
Mrs Fay Askew, with Rev Fay Askew and children Anne Martha and John Wilken, will be guest speaker Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock during the First Baptist WMS program. The event will include a session and a reception in the church youth auditorium. Circle meetings are slated for November 18 and 24. T. R. Mills and Mr and Mrs C P Mercier visited relatives in Columbus Thursday.
A Fathers Night program at Heard School is set for Thursday at 1 30 pm with sixth graders under Miss Mary Baker presenting a play. Rev G Ralph Madson will be master of ceremonies and the program includes quick musical selections and other features. A nursery will be provided. School patrons urged to attend. Dr Aubrey Hurkey of Atlanta visits Dothan for ten days, guest of Dr and Mrs J Burtle shaw. Hurkey recently discharged after five years in the South Pacific medical corps.
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