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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1950
Page
1
A fragmented meditation on dawn and awakening fills a dreamlike scene. Imagery of quiet power, captive bonds, and an inner longing appears as stray phrases about snow, time, and a longing for simple presence. The piece reads as jumbled reflections rather than a coherent narrative.
An Enterprise couple announces their upcoming marriage between Marian Ann Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Alvie of Enterprise, and the son of airs. J. R. Bow. The ceremony is set for 8 00 p m at Bel Avenue with immediate family only present. The Rev A C Mari officiates and the wedding party includes the sister of the bride.
Community social notices announce a Lions Club event with a spaghetti supper and square dance at the Recreation Center Tuesday. Supper served at seven. Attendees include local families and Private Bobby M. Watson and Private Walter White visiting Headland from Atlanta and Vermont respectively.
Pansey home demonstration club met at Mrs L Tolar's home with 23 members and 2 visitors. Mrs Ray Mixon led singing, Mrs Maggie Andress presented the story of the month, and Miss Frank Mallette demonstrated meat dishes. Mrs W B Adams leaves for Los Angeles to stay with son and daughter in law. Hugh Wheeless and friends plan weekend trip to Miami Florida.
Mrs R L Tindell widow Margaret Pesdock was honored with a Friday afternoon seated tea hosted by Mrs William Frank Newton at the Newton home on South Park Avenue. Guests included many members of the younger market from Ozark Enterprise and nearby towns, with decorations of chrysanthemums and a center arrangement featuring white camellias and a silver coffee service.
Mrs Fred Garner spoke at the 20th Century Club in a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs James Park residence on Girard street. She reviewed Somebody Speak For Katy by Mary Elizabeth Witherspoon of Marianna. Attendance included numerous members and a social salad course followed. The Bailey family announced travel plans to Birmingham for Alabama State Chamber of Commerce events and relatives visits in Birmingham and Uniontown for ten days. Eel grass noted as favored waterfowl feed.
Mr. and Mrs. Buford Skinner announce the birth of a son, Ronnie Preston, born November 4. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Parker of Midland City and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Skinner of Graceville.
Reports from the Sixth District Nurses Association meeting in Anniston November 25 highlighted community nursing and talks by Dr. Enoch Calloway and Dean Florence Hixson. Mrs. Myrtle Littlejohn hosted at Moody hospital, with notes on cancer society support and a planned Christmas party at the Rawls Hotel in Enterprise.
A miscellaneous shower was given by Mrs James Seay and Mrs J B Seay at the home of the Seays Thursday afternoon honoring Mrs Billy Hayes former Joan Lemmons. Pom pom chrysanthemums in yellow and lavender decorated the rooms and tea table. The table featured a lace cloth, silver candelabra with green candles, and trays of waters and confections. Miss Jerome Wedges and Mrs C R Woods presided at the table. Guests were greeted by Mrs Isames Seay and gifts presented by Mrs Stewart Cole.
Mrs Keen delivered a talk on Mrs Franklin Roosevelt to the Samson Study Club hosted by Mrs A Griffin and Mrs Irene Bute. The meeting at Mrs Griffin’s home featured decorative mums and dabllas in the living room, with Mrs H L Wood presiding and Mrs Clem Faux as secretary. A salad course followed for members including Mrs Duke, Mrs R R Faulk, Mrs Gritih, and others.
Calendar listing numerous church circles of First Methodist WSCS and First Baptist WMS with meeting times in homes or at church, plus Round Table Study Room Club and DAR chapter gathering. Includes social notes on Perry Woman's Club events, Starla Moon's Panama City trip, and an advertisement for the ZALL WINTER FASHION BOOK.
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