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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1947
Page
18
A historic Thanksgiving ode from the Solian Hall Women’s Page celebrates labor in fields and crafts, the sun and dew, and the wealth of the land. It honors artists and workers, homes filled with affection, and the United States as the Land of the Free, expressing gratitude for seasonable plenty.
The Debette Club at the Dotnan H School elected Martha Jo Sorrenzs president Jane King vice president Eth Butz secretary and treasurer at the Recreation Center on Wednesday. Plans for organization will be finalized next meeting on Monumental day afternoon.
Miss Kathleen Brookins daughter of Mr and Mrs James T Brookins Grimes becomes bride of Braxton Corner Smith in a quiet ceremony at the bride's home at 690 pm on November 7. Rev G G Vickers officiated with a small gathering. A reception followed and the couple plan a wedding trip to Mobile and Florida points. They will reside on Montgomery Highway.
Mrs Emma Price Solomon of Headland celebrated her eighty eighth birthday with a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Brage Oates. The event featured white bronze chrysanthemums and a Thanksgiving motif centerpiece. Family members present included Eva Carroll Curtis Solomon Ralph Sotomon Kate Vann Bob Solomon and Camp, all Headland residents.
The Foster Short Methodist Church morning service features a Thanksgiving harvest themed program. The procession opens with Oh The Lord Hath Brought Us and Praise the Lord Oh Jerusalem. Mrs. Ca of i will play a piano piece and Chopin Marche Religieuse is listed among the selections.
Mr and Mrs Mire Ben Martin of Graceville announce the engagement of their daughter Fiancece to Jewell Kirkland son of Ste and Tis Reif Kirkland of rate three tare le. The couple plans a wedding to be held in Grace.
In Monday through Friday entries the Episcopal Auxiliary Grandview Baptist WMS Sunbeam Band and several circles of Southside Baptist WMS hold 3:00 p.m. meetings at various churches. The First Baptist WMOS circles meet at multiple hosts. Presbyterian Prayer Band meets 3:30 p.m. at the church with preparations at 1:30 p.m. The Wesleyan Service Guild gathers 6:00 p.m. at Foster Street Methodist. Tuesday lists Episcopal Chapter II hosts 10:00 a.m. at Mrs. Chattes Fatne's home. Young Woman Club 3:00 p.m. at the Pothan Counties Club. New Tremors Club hosted at Houston Memorial on 2:00 p.m. The Jane Gavis Auxiliary meets at Grandview Church with Miss Charles Dykes. Thursday includes Intermediate Gavis Auxiliary at Grandview Church. Friday notes social events and a Tuscaloosa visit by local residents for the Alabama LSU game.
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