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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1947
Page
3
A collection of quotations on education from Faunce Finley Carnegie Forster Senn and Ballot, asserting goals, outcomes, and ideals. The item notes Mr. Charles B Murphy recovering in Birmingham after surgery and Miss Emilee Walton with Miss Bennie Walton leaving Montgomery for a week in New York City.
Miss Frances Hall was hostess at her home on route five Saturday evening where she entertained a large circle of friends at a 2nd birthday party. Attendees included Betty Ann Beasley Arthur Powell Collins Smith Earl Smith Byron Fowler John Beasley Buck Green James Bronton Hugh Battles Fred Peterman Wallace Peterman William Henry Martin T Sanders Earl Gentle Paul Clark Charles McKay Billy Gene Sconyers Henry Sconyers Travis Cheshire Tergy Hall Tommy Cain Euden Rice Edward Cobb Irby Gene Martin Irby Ivey Jack Colling Lamar Guy Ralph Dowsey Bill Green Imogene Blackmon Evelyn Bowden Johnny Martin Merle Martin Ollie Harrell Jr Jane Williams Thaxton Lewis Robert Tew Thomas Tew Loyd Collins Dan Davis J L Tew Henry Head Ray Bauman Houston Scongers Joe Boswell Jethro Martin Frank Bush Bill Johnson Johnny Dunning and Mr and Mrs B B Hall and Mr and Mrs Doc Thompson.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Y. Kirkland of Headland announce the marriage of their daughter Eunice to Pastey Summersett son of Mrs. Rochelle Summersett of Headland The marriage was solemnized May 18 Mrs Rochelle Summersett announces the marriage of her daughter Cornelia to Orland Givens son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Givens of Headland the marriage having taken place September.
Mrs G A Skipper entertained a group of friends and relatives Sunday at a dinner celebrating her husband’s seventy sixth birthday. Attendees included families from Dothan, Graceville, Milton, Cottonwood, and Slocomb, with multiple Skipper relatives and friends in attendance.
Mrs George Lewis entertained at a prime luncheon Sunday celebrating the thirty third birthday anniversary of her husband. Guests included Fannie Lou Lewis Grady White and son Ronald Ben Oakley all of Dothan Dorman Lewis and children Theodore Larry and Mary Kathryn of Clayton Jr and Mrs Quinn Lewis of Abbeville Mr and Mrs Willie Horn Mr and Mrs George Lewis and son Henry Curtis of Clapton Charlie Glover and Mr and Mrs Buford Lewis and daughter Pesay of Fufaula.
Miss Mary Ellen Broxton hosted a Saturday evening party at her Newville home celebrating her fourteenth birthday. Guests included Jewel Bodi ford Christine Horne Mary Brannon Celia Brannon Betty Sue Riley Betty Jo Riley Elizabeth Broxton Judy Riley Ted Milne Norman Riley Billy Harrison Edward Cameron Glenn Wood Paul Kirkland Junior Riley Rupert Selfers and Mr and Mrs Arona Brannon. Mrs Leona H Godfrey returned home after a motor visit to Tuscaloosa with her daughter Fay Lee Godfrey and will visit in Dothan and Abbeville for several days.
The Heth Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church met Monday evening at Mrs. Oliver Bentley's home for a tacky party. Autumn flowers decorated the host's residence. Costume prize winners were Mrs. W. Jordan and Mrs. Norman Ward. Mrs. Attis Williams Jr. led a short business session and devotional by Mrs. Joe Wise. Visitors included Mrs. Claude Drury Mrs. Charles Moon Jr and Mrs. Carl Watson. Attending were a long list of members led by Mrs. Norman Ward and Mrs. Lamar Clark.
Samson special notice reports the marriage of Miss Gladys Frances Davis to Alonzo Sheehy on July 19 in Daleville with Justice J. Pouncey officiating. Attendants were Edna Early and Ford Mims. Davis, reared by her grandparents, is the daughter of Mrs. Linnie Davis Pickton and the late Francis M. Davis, a Samson High School graduate 1942. Sheehy, a World War II Navy veteran, resides in Bellwood where he works in lumber.
Miss Reeves was elected president of the Grandview Intermediate Girls' Auxiliary at a Tuesday meeting hosted by Mrs. B. W. Whitaker. Rebecca Tedder became vice president, Ines Beasley secretary and treasurer, Vivian Martin program chairman, and Nelle Grace Jackson social chairman. five members attended.
Mr and Mrs HW T Martin Jr announce the birth of a daughter Linda Marie born August 24 in a local hospital. Linda’s grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Scott of Ashford and H T Martin of Dothan. Mr and Mrs Lee Johnson Virginia Reynolds of Birmingham are the parents of Joyvee Elayne. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs G C Reynolds of Newton and Mr and Mrs H L Johnson of Adamsville. Mr and Mrs Filbert Clayton announce a daughter Lynda Fave born September 4. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs ROA Bridges of Dothan and Mr and Mrs J T Clayton of Ashford.
The report chronicles a church program with Bible theme discussions and a session on artistic dry arrangements featuring exhibits by local hosts and members. It notes new members welcomed, a midweek card club gathering with prize winners, and a tea before games. Also covered are regional clergy movements, residents relocating, and social visits in Hartford, Georgiana, Phenix City, and Tallahassee as the week closes.
Hartford Special The Hartford Garden Club held Friday at the Milton Holman home with Mrs John David Lasseter hosting. Flower exhibits by members featured three Dublin blooms earning the club prize while Mrs RS Ward led, with minutes read and a transfer of duties announced.
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