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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1948
Page
6
A prose poem by Ira M. Bryce Blakely begins with lines about seasons and life, then shifts to a social note: Special Mrs Bert Tarver hosted a Wednesday afternoon party for her daughter Eileen’s sixth birthday. Seventy five girls and boys attended with Jack and Jill kindergarten and first grade classes.
Miss Opal McGilvray of Webb Route One entertained friends Sunday for her twenty second birthday anniversary. Guests included Eloise Shelton Sue Shelton Mamie Mae Deese Hattie Jo Clowers Nell Miller Joyce Miller Mary Catherine Mills L. L. Deese A K McGilvray Emery C Johnson Carole and others who spent the weekend at Mobile and attended the Vanderbilt Alabama football game.
The bridal shower for Mrs Ollie Harrell Jr former Annie Merle Martin who wed Sept 11 was hosted by Mrs J T Branton at her home with fall flowers and a central coral vine arrangement. Dozens of friends including Cora Jean Martin Grace Skipper and many others attended and gifts were presented. The Sorosis Club will hold a luncheon at 12 30 PM tomorrow at 1208 Catalpa with Mrs N Frank Pridgen hosting and Mrs William Espy new president presiding. The Ruth Sunday School class meets tonight at the First Baptist church at seven. B Whit Harris is recovering at his home after a hospital stay. The Rev C W North cut moved Thursday to the parsonage at Curtis Memorial Methodist church. Mobile weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Guy Hardwick and Mr and Mrs Meir Hardwick of Hartford.
Blakely native Miss Carolyn Holman daughter of Mr and Mrs Grady Holman has been chosen president of the Sullins College senior class in Bristol Virginia. A piano major she performs with the Sullins Symphony sings in the vested choir and glee club and has served as junior class social chairman and Mardi Gras court member. Her sports include tennis and swimming with cooking as a noted hobby.
The Grimes home demonstration club held its regular meeting at the Grimes community house with president Mrs. R. M. Skipper presiding. Mrs. Oscar Pearce gave the devotional and members reported on farming bureau gardening poultry clothing and home gardens. A vegetable and fruit quick freezing demo was led by Miss Nettie B. Hicks with help from Miss Flora Ward. Plans were made to exhibit farm products at the Ozark community fair on October 28 2930. A salad course was served by hostess Mrs. J. C. Paramore with assistance from Mrs. Bill Paramore and Mrs. George Robinson. Twelve members attended along with two visitors and two new members.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stringer of Headland celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family picnic luncheon at Kelly Springs. The table featured a gold embossed wedding cake and yellow and bronze chrysanthemums. Numerous relatives and friends attended including Ryland Redding, Gene Claire Redding, Doris Redding, Bob Redding, Phil Hanes, Emory Solomon, and many Solomons, Grants, Ramblings from surrounding towns.
Two matrons hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. James Edward Powell at the former home. Guests enjoyed an hour of games and contests, then refreshments were served. gifts for the honoree were displayed among a long list of attendees.
Mrs. J. R. Godwin of Napier Field presided over a Sunday luncheon celebrating her birthday anniversary. Attendees included numerous families from Napier Field, Midland City, Opp, Grimes, Dothan route two, and Montgomery, with many children and relatives listed as present.
Elizabeth Nell Beasley daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Beasley of Pinchard married Jefferson D Loftin son of Mr and Mrs James H Loftin in a quiet Curtis Memorial Methodist ceremony officiated by Rev C W Northcutt. The couple plans a wedding trip to Tallahassee and Jacksonville and will reside at 306 12 N Herring Street after returning. Loftin is a Dothan resident and works with the Loftin Transfer Company while Beasley is employed with the U S Farm Service in Dothan.
Renowned news analyst Raymond Swing will open Alabama College concert and lecture series on October 13 with a talk titled The Current World Crisis. The event starts a five performance series featuring Barter Theater, Martha Graham, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra across dates through March. Swing, a celebrated journalist and radio broadcaster, is noted for wartime reporting and leadership in world governance efforts.
Birthday luncheon celebrated Mr Bass of Slocumb Route One marking his fiftieth year. Attendees included family and friends from Panama City, Graceville, Malvern, Noma, and surrounding towns. Several Bass relatives and neighbors joined in the event, with local officials noted among the attendees.
A group of friends and relatives gathered at Mrs Mus Ada Clapton home for a birthday dinner honoring her seventy seventh birthday. The room featured a three tier cake and fern decorations while attendees included Mr and Mrs Admire and others.
Advertises Calotabs as a pleasant to wake, sugar coated laxative that flushes the intestines and relieves bilious symptoms, gastritis, and constipation. Claims antiseptic and diuretic effects, urging readers to follow label directions and ask their druggists.
A formal reception at the church honored the Rev. CLOW. Nort and Mrs. North as the new pastor and wife. A pantry shower, punch, sandwiches and cakes accompanied the social hour. About fifty members attended. the Women’s Missionary Society committee arranged the event. Charles Adams and John Turner McAlister joined others at the Alabama football game in Mobile.
Marianna speciale rites wed Cox-Ceilliette at Dorddsonville Georgia on September 1. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Coulliette of Bascomn. The couple will reside in Marian na. The Round Table Study group meets at 4:00 p m Tuesday at Mrs Jay Dinkins 13 N Ve street.
The Dothan Service League will hold a regular session at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday in the Elas Foots of the Geca Cola Buttling area.
A partial OCR fragment lists residents including Mrs Fannie Grice Clopton Mor and Mrs Claude Rogers of Missouri with families such as Mr and Mrs Glen Cheel and Miche Aldo of Treadhind. others include Mr and Mrs PLOM Rogers and children Sutra and Vicki. Mr and Mrs Stanton Griffin of Dothan. Mrs Pat Cambie and daughter Jods of Vicksburg. Phillip Walker of Clopten.
Mr and Mrs J H Seay wrapped up a week in West Palm Beach Florida as guests of Mr and Mrs Woodruff Goucher. They were hosted during their stay with the Gouchers and returned yesterday.
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