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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1950
Page
6
The trees along our city streets are lovely gallant things. Their branches reach with green and gold, bending under a sullen sky. In fall their waves become banners of red and gold. As winter nears, frost brims with silver flakes, silhouettes against water.
Miss Nellie Daughtry of Tallahassee Florida wed Paul Cameron Mills of Andalusia at the Methodist Church in Hartford in a late afternoon ceremony on September 27. The bride wore pink lace over taffeta with a pink nylon net veil and carried white roses with purple throat orchids. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home with prominent local guests and prewedding teas held in her honor.
Mrs Jesse Burks and Mrs G Owen hosted the Dothan chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy at Mrs Ad Carmichael’s Woodlawn Drive home. Decorations featured green and white, with gardenias and coral vine. Mrs Jom Keight spoke on pioneer churches in Alabama. Tea was served. several members attended including Mrs J Haynes and Mrs Witt. The Woman of the Year project was announced with October 12 13 as deadline for candidates. a banquet is planned October 14 at the Hous ton Memorial Library. Other guests and visits noted with local agents and Montgomery kin.
A long Enterprise church gathering featured Rev L C Branson missionary to Korea for 38 years as guest speaker at a Methodist Youth Fellowship. The event included installation of new officers, a devotional service led by Montes, and a banquet with 163 youths from multiple local churches attending.
Mr and Mrs HH McLendon announce a daughter Teresa Annelle Dorn born October 1 at Edge Hospital in Troy. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J R Stevens of Midland and Mr and Mrs ZB McClendon. Johnny Ray Snell and Mrs Snell announce daughter Myrile Delwanda born September 3 at Calhoun hospital. Donna Gayle Kirkland born September 21 at Dothan hospital to Sgt and Mrs Doyce Kirkland of Hartford. Donna is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs E S Kirkland and Mr and Mrs G S Grant Kam of Hartford. A cameral wool dress shown at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago remains in good condition in a local museum.
In Talladega Alabama three weeks ago James H Costner of Munford donated a pint of blood for a friend injured in an accident. The friend died after a transfusion began when a nurse noted the donor name on the blood container. Effort to trace the mix up follows.
The Dorcas Class of the Baptist Sunday School met at Mrs. Luke Spooner’s home for a social and business session with officers elected including teacher Mrs. Porter Smith and assistants. Other church groups held meetings, prayers, and lessons, drawing attendees from Donalsonville and Bainbridge, amid social refreshments and upcoming study plans.
A Baptist Woman's Missionary Union event observes State Missions Week of Prayer Tuesday at 2 with a church luncheon. Mrs. A J Jones leads the program on "Sharing Our Light" featuring lamps and an outlined map of Georgia. Speakers include Mrs. J B Thomas, Mrs. E P Stapleton, Mrs. C S Forrester, and others.
The Baptist circle gathered with Mrs. J. presiding as praying opening. Officers introduced included Mrs. Louie Seay as chair, Mrs. Hall as co-chair, Mrs. N K. Mires as secretary and treasurer, and Mrs. J. E. Woods as mission study chairman. Members discussed community missions and stewardship as the session closed.
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