Autumn Song Amid Fragments and Echoes
A fragmentary poetic piece voices a line about love in youth and hints at a richer story behind the words. Archibald Ruthiedge is cited as the source or teller of the line in a reflective, literary tone.
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1946
Page
8
A fragmentary poetic piece voices a line about love in youth and hints at a richer story behind the words. Archibald Ruthiedge is cited as the source or teller of the line in a reflective, literary tone.
Mrs. Ritch entertained the Beta Delta Club at her S Lena street home with twelve players. Camellias decorated the room and Mrs Hawkins won high score. A salad course and tea followed the games. News notes include a Montgomery trip departure by Mrs Kreft and family.
Pandora Bridge Club members gathered at Mrs. Jerome Spann’s residence for a tea time meeting. Red roses wild flowers and fruit arrangements decorated the rooms while players and guests enjoyed light refreshments. High score went to Mrs. G Y Malone.
The Midland City elementary school 4 H Club elected Rebecca Windham as president Virginia Marshall as vice president Joan McKay as secretary Roslyn Green as reporter Agatha Corbin as song leader Sue Balkcom as game leader and Mrs Speller J Woodham as local leader Group captains include Virginia Burgess Sally Kennedy Juanita Johnston Thelma Woodham Virginia Marshell and Betty Jo Danford A shrub rooting demonstration followed. Mr and Mrs N B Solomon Jr and Dr and Mrs J M Weldon traveled to New Orders to attend the Auburn Tulane football game.
Miss Elizabeth Espy addressed the Houston Hotel banquet of the Business and Professional Women’s Club during National Business Women’s Week. She spoke on the motto Peace Justice and jobs as means for Making Better Communities and shared impressions from her Mexico City visit.
Miss Shirley Walker hosted the Junior Y W A gathering on East North street. New six month officers include Sue Register president Sunita Mims vice president Shirley Walker secretary Sara Griggs program chairman Mary K McElhenney mission study chairman and Anne Seay community missions chairman. Mrs Roy Hunter teaches with Miss Johnnie Blissette assistant. Mrs A C White to spend weekend at Brantley with Mrs Dove Colquitt. Mr and Mrs Earl L Goins attend a Columbus dog show sponsored by the American Kennel Club.
The High School Glee Club of about fifty voices will sing at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning under director Miss Lee Merle Penn. Selections include Now Let all the Heavens Adore Thee Bach chorale and Gloria from Mozart’s Twelfth Mass.
Mrs. Harry Nelson, Alabama Congress of PTA field representative, spoke at a joint PTA meeting in city schools on guiding youth through parent education. Miss Dora Cook introduced her. Minnie T. Heard PTA sponsored. about 285 patrons attended. music by Henry Parker and accompaniment by Mrs. Otis Tuttle.
Miss Norma Sellers of Westville and Rudolph Sims of Marianna were married in a double ring ceremony October 18 at the First Methodist church in Marianna. Rev Dan Whitsett officiated with Mrs. Whitsett playing music. The couple will reside in Panama City.
The Rev J B Wright of Cedartown Georgia reports eighteen pounds gained after using Retonga to relieve nervous indigestion and poor appetite He says he regained strength sleeps well and can eat anything Adv notes Retonga aids digestion and is sold at Cash Drug Store.
Olive McInnish of Cowarts married Roy McClellan Jr of Jakin at a three o'clock home ceremony. Rev. Ots Holmes officiated with prayer by Rev. Dan Williams. Attendants included Sidney Still as maid of honor and Marion McClellan as best man. reception featured white gladioli and friss, harp-like piano music, and a floral orchid corsage for the bride.
A Friday birthday party at Miss Lorraise Marenaman and Miss Mias mentie Womel’s home honored the two girls. Friends attended including J Mitchell P Paulk Tyler Edwards Jeen Metewalf James Strickland Betty Roberson Jenn Williams Betty Woodham Ralph Adkin Doris Thompson Durwood Douglas Ouido Lings Curtis Mims Corrie Woodham Cleveland Lee Joyee Jones Roy Henderson Sara Jones Ted Knight Betty Cherry Abby Matthews Dorothy Cherry Ren Beil Doris McKinnon John Chaiker Lydie MceCroon Leonard Williams Ann Willams George Ward Mildred Nowell Harvey Tindall Billy Josplin Medford Nowell James Lott Hensehred Windham Glenn Burgess Clyde Snell Floyd Corbin A B Chirk Rummel Woodham Tallise Andrews Flowers Hobinette Preston Turvin and Raymond Casey.
The veteran tenant recalls a blunt landlady hinting a baby would complicate housing, while a fifty dollar bribe crossed hands to secure the apartment. The story hints at a broader bribery pattern among landholders and brokers, with names tied to local addresses and a noted trip by Carl Treene and J. Arjerde on business.
Captain and Mrs Henry No Willford announce the birth of son Henry Williford Jr born September 26 in Malvern grandparents Graves S Williford and A A Granby. Fort Bersing Georgia stationing details included. Another birth Jimmy Garfield announced born October 15 in local hospital.
A couple celebrated with a wedding reception featuring crystal serveware and floral decorations. Guests included out of town attendees from Jakin Brinson Ashford and Do than, with a wedding trip planned to Florida and Georgia.
The bride, Ashford High School valedictorian, attended the University of Alabama and Jones Law School. She works for a Dothan abstracter. Groom, son of Ja kin residents Roy McClellan, served four and a half years in the Air Forces with Aleutian duty. They will reside in a new Ja kin home. Reception followed with flowers of white carnations and irises. The three tier cake featured spun sugar ornament and pale pink ribbon accents.
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