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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1943
Page
9
A reflective verse piece from Minnie Case Hopkins laments the season's decline as autumn leaves, once bright from maple trees, now crushed and muted. The speaker marks the contrast between lively October days and the present barren scene, capturing a quiet, elegiac mood.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Cleveland Spumean of Monticello Florida announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Earths Cameron Mealy of Dotcam. The marriage is set for November 75 at the First Baptist Chech in Monticello Florida.
Grimes P T A met at the school on Wednesday afternoon for a social and business session. Pupils from first and second grades presented three short plays. Mrs. Frank Grace urged parent affiliation, Mrs. Houston Newton compared modern and past schools, and Rev. Cullen B. Wilson spoke on church and school ties. A social hour followed as plans were made for landscaping the grounds and obtaining playground equipment. A large group attended.
The morning service at First Baptist Church features Corporal Henry L. Brooks, organist from Camp Rucker. Mrs. Laurie Wynn assists with the prelude Fantasie by Demarest, Brooks performs Ca Filion Sortie-Mulet for offertory, then Hendelmithe Fantasie Free Sonata One closes the program.
Mrs J C Seeger of Abbeville and Mrs B F Sweet will be released at one o clock Wednesday October 20 at the Library where they will entertain Emmasee Chapter D A F at its sixth birthday anniversary party. A Dutch Luncheon will open the meeting and a musical program and other entertainment has been planned for the afternoon. Each member may bring a guest.
Catherine Fain Matthews daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. D. Matthews of Ozark wed Lieut. William Robert Revel of Gainesville Fla at the Baptist Church in Ozark. Rev. J. H. Jonazon officiated before a large gathering as rich wedding decor and music framed the ceremony. Bridesmaids wore gold taffeta and net gowns, with Emily and Catherine Crawford as flower girls. The bridal gown was antique Duchess satin with Juliet cap and orange blossoms. a reception followed at the Matthews home with a three sided lace table and a three tier wedding cake.
Pasdors Bridge Club members and guests gathered Thursday at Mrs Jerome Spann Roses home for an afternoon of games and a Halloween themed reception. High score was won by Mrs Collagion with other members named including Mrs Burdenbew Mrs Covapion and Mrs Keyton. Private Wayne Batty will solo at Foster Street Methodist Church tomorrow with Harold Welz and Mrs Wilson performing at the vesper service.
The obituary notes an Alpha Delta Pi member active in student life and welfare work in Alabama. She worked a year as a case worker in the Hezston County Welfare Office and directed child welfare in Chilton County in Dothan. Lieutenant Revel, a 1942 Army inductee from Alabama Polytechnic Institute, excelled in scholarship and athletics, taught at Clemson and the University of Florida, and previously worked in Montgomery.
Newton residents celebrated Miss Annette Jones at a Thursday afternoon tea and shower hosted by Mrs. A C Dowling and Miss Dorothy Dowling at their Newton home. Attendants included Miss Margarette Morton and others. 75 guests signed the bride’s book as gifts were displayed. Mrs. Henry Luing is convalescing after a major operation.
Ruth Zipiar of Opark Community attends a luncheon for the ty and out-of-town guests. The event highlights include discussions led by Hubert Law Mn Holman and local organizers.
The Victory Belles will host a weekly event organized by the Recreation Committee. A formal masquerade ball will be held at Center Hallows’sg with a vision orchestra furnishing music on Friday, October a story.
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