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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1946
Page
15
A fragmented verse depicts wind and nature scenes with gypsy tease, maple, willow, bees, honey, goldfinch, thistle, and shadows over crops. It invokes evening darkness and a window left open to hear a murmur, attributed to Cosette Middletown.
Marilyn Moseley celebrated her sixth birthday Thursday at home 208 S street with her mother Mrs Moseley. Guests arrived served orange punch and played games and contests. A six tier Halloween themed cake with yellow candles and favors wowed the party. Cream and cake were served and baskets of hard candy given by Harriet T. Her sister A C Moseley and others assisted. Preschool children enjoyed the afternoon party.
Mr and Mrs C W Long announce the marriage of their daughter Eunice to Mr T W Squires son of Mr and Mrs Everette Squires of Hand N Y The wedding occurred in October Squires recently died from the Army after three and a half years service The couple resides in New York where he is employed at a silk mill.
Ollie B. Powell of 1335 S Street announces the marriage of her daughter Betty Anne to Emory Turner son of Mr and Mrs J T of Sycamore Ga. The wedding was held at the Baptist Church in Folkston on October 20 with Dr Water officiating. They will reside at 105 Second Avenue K Beach Fla. A J McCool took a Saturday trip through Texas New Mexico and Kansas.
Mrs. C R Church entertained guests at her N Oates street apartment honoring her mother Mrs W C Fenn and Tampa visitor Mrs Mark Edwards. The event featured dahlias roses tuberoses and white sasanquas with light refreshments for a long list of local friends.
Miss Helen Pilcher, bride-elect, was honored at a tea at the home of Mrs. John P. Walton in Pinckard. Guests included Mrs. Espy Pilcher and Mrs. Evans Gissendeuner among others. The event featured autumn décor, a centerpiece of yellow roses, and a bride’s book display.
Local correspondents list weekend visitors and residents at addresses in Dothan and nearby. Families from Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana attend events, moves, and home visits while students from Judson College and the University of Alabama mingle with friends. The Alabama Ole Miss grid game is noted with attending families.
The Foster Street Methodist Church lists the morning service program. Processional hymn For the Beauty of the Earth by the choir. Anthem Lovely Apostle from the Redemption by Gounod sung by Mrs. Graham Carson and the choir. Offertory organ solo Shephard's Song by Merkel. Recessional Bless Be the Tie and postlude Spirit of the Hour by Johnson.
Little Kaye Park celebrated her second birthday at home on Woodland Drive. Mrs. James H. Park hosted with pink and white decorations and a crochet lace cloth table centerpiece. Guests included Linda Smith Ken Hayes Jan Hayes Bess Krasefsky Gayle Baughman Theron Wells and others as Halloween favors were handed out.
Virginia Stapleton and Earl Stapleton celebrated their tenth birthday with a Halloween party at the Dothan Country Club hosted by their mother Mrs Helen Stapleton. About 75 guests attended in costumes with Barbara Latious and Tommy West winning best costumes. there were cakes, punch, and decorations planned by Mrs Autre Ellis and others.
The Foster Street Methodist W S C begins a week of prayer with a 3:00 p m start on Monday. Quiet Day with meditation at the church and a 10 30 a m visit. W M S circles of First Baptist meet at various homes on dates and times including 1 To be announced 2 Mrs Roy Hughes 3 Mrs Jim Watson etc 14 Mrs M M Moore 3 30 p m The Presbyterian Women's Auxiliary holds a week of prayer and self denial for home missions with study reviews and a Friday 10 a m to 2 p m luncheon.
At 10 a.m. the Dethan Harmony Club will meet at the Wouston Memorial Library, inviting members and guests to attend the session.
The Dotain Study Clubs will meet with Mrs. FB. A. Childs on Friday at 3 p.m. The note provides a small community meeting detail and a host name for the gathering.
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