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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1948
Page
2
A devotional reflection likens garden care to painting with divine pigments. It speaks of seeds and shrubs as color and fragrance, portraying the gardener’s work as part of creation and a form of prayer. The speaker, Neely Capps, emphasizes harmony between tending the earth and spiritual life.
Mrs Grady Edgar toasted her children at a Wednesday afternoon birthday party on Madison Avenue celebrating Bettys first birthday and Grady Jr s fifth. Punch and an ice cake were served as games entertained by Mrs Charlie Mercier with guests including Terry Dana Kay Patricia Ano Taylor Richard Jean Pearce Gordon Charlotte Peacock Katon Pate Keena Brackin Linda Mary Lois Lowe Glenda McNeil Wesley Kirtland Carolyn Garrard Sandra Sammy Woodside Carol Reynolds and Drew Mercier.
Marianna Junior Woman's Club hosted a joint program with the Senior Woman's Club in the Community House lab room. Dr. Coyle E. Moore of Tallahassee spoke on Successful Marriage for the Sake of Youth, followed by a Junior group reception for guests and speaker. About 80 women attended as local hostesses welcomed attendees. listed travelers were among those noted in society notices.
Miss Pennie Byrd daughter of Mr and Mrs Edd Byrd of Ozark wed Willie J McKnight son of Mr and Mrs T J McKnight of Newton in a home ceremony Saturday October 16 officiated by Rev Comer McKnight brother of the groom. The couple reside at 2 North Union Avenue Newton and plan a short wedding trip to Florida.
OZARK Special Miss Annis Laura Ragsdale bride elect to Mr Wilmer Parker was honored at a kitchen shower given by the Euzelian Sunday School Class of Ozark Baptist Church. The event at the parsonage featured decorations, a Worship service, kitchen towel gifts, and a tea reception with assorted dainties. Guests included family and church members, with Victor Taylor leading tea service and several women assisting.
Ruth Lawerence Circle of the W S C S met at Mrs Hunt Batman’s home with joint hostesses Mrs Metz Hardwick and Mrs Lovie Johnston. Program led by Mrs J F Collins on Korea and its missionaries. Fourteen members attended and a salad course with coffee was served.
Mr and Mrs Frederick Tolbert Dowling announce the engagement of daughter Sara Frances of Ozark and Birmingham to Edgar Wilson Bagwell of Spartanburg SC and Birmingham The marriage scheduled for Ozark on November 25 also appears in the notice. Majorie Jean Richardson to Willa Prinston Richardson in Dothan formerly Plant City Fla ceremony held November 1 at Dovalsonville Ga. Carolyn June Lasseter to Cecil Tipp Lasseter married August 24 at Dawsonville Ga. Eva Kirkland Smith to Woodrow Brown married Pembroke Ga October 29 The Stancil Register wedding occurred October 15 in Micro N Carolina.
November session of the Catholic Women's Club of Saint Apie with Mrs Frenk Zych hosting. Presiding was Mrs Car Neal with a devotional by Mrs Telfair Ghirlo. Parish feeds and a December church mission were discussed alongside officer names.
Ozark Study Club marked American Education Week with an educational forum at Mrs. G. Ly Dunn home. Cohostess Mrs. M. C. Carroll, chairwoman Mrs. J. T. Matthews, and members discussed education policies, funding, and democracy. The event featured a reception, floral decor, and a coffee service for twenty guests.
Miss Jean Clarke returns to Alabama with her parents. Numerous local visitors and guests are listed, including Mrs. B. D. Ingram and Arlington friends, Ashford Dixon funeral attendance, and residents returning to Donalsonville. Weekend guests span Albany to Jacksonville with multiple family visits and local births noted.
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