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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1947
Page
3
A verse memorial ends with the line Gladys Burke and reflects on spring as hope after loss. The speaker recalls gifts of life in green, enchanted moments and the resilience found in welcoming renewal despite grief. The tone is somber yet uplifting.
At the Book Review Club meeting on Wednesday afternoon Mrs C C Bennett presented a review of Edna L Lee's The Web of Days. The event took place at the Library with Mrs E N Piss More as hostess. Visitors included Mrs E T Grady and Mrs Margaret Grady of Houston Texas. Members present were Mrs Lawrence Oakley Mrs Clyde Smith Mrs O S Lewis Mrs Leslie Smart Mrs J C Knight Mrs Paul Allen and Mrs C C Bennett.
Mrs. Allen Pate of Martford announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Hielen Pate to Diadhas Moore, son of Mrs. W. M. Moore of Hartford route two. The ceremony occurred at Este Florida on August 30 in the home of the Rev. John Spears. The bride wore a light blue costu...
Nell Zorn entertained a social gathering at her Slocomb residence with a large list of attendees including Mary Jean Warris Bill Pitts Marjorie Marsh Macy Hall Betty Burdeshaw Jack Harrison Jacqueline Hagler and many others. The event reflected a local holiday mood with numerous Zorn family members and friends in attendance.
A public opinion piece argues companionship tops looks and status for a wife. A companionable woman listens, avoids constant talking, senses mood, keeps humor, stays youthful, and remains open to new experiences. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Moore living on Harifurch route two.
University of Alabama anticipates over 9 000 students for fall term starting September 24, with freshman report for placement tests on the 24th and classes beginning September 29. Registration periods span September 24 25 for former students and September 26 27 for new students.
A birthday dinner was hosted for Mr Spivey at his Tansey home to mark his seventy first year. Friends and relatives from multiple towns attended, including families with the Mullers Cobb Adkinson Kirkland Baker and many more, sharing well wishes and fellowship.
A resilient figure presses on despite obstacles, facing life with keen anticipation and steady resolve. Her firm stance and hopeful outlook project a sense of perseverance and determination amid challenges.
The marriage of Miss Mary Elton Hutchison to Joe Walden was held recently in the bride’s parents home with Rev. W O Phillips officiating. Readings by Miss Martha Chancey accompanied the ceremony, and the couple left for Charleston, S C where the groom serves with the U S Marine Corps. Mrs Walden is a 1947 Enterprise High School graduate.
Birth notices report Laura Gayle Wal drop August 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Wal drop with Lucy Gibson and Orea Waldrop as grandparents. Brenda Gayle Granberry Marshall born September 10 to Ruth Granberry and Marvette Marshall with M. J. Granberry and J. W. Marshall grandparents. Peggy Ann Jones born September 7 to R. W. Jones and family with Newton and Jones grandparents. The Crawfords and related families relocate to 401 N Pur Avenue. Andress family to 1109 Woodland Drive. W. R. Jordan and wife head to Bretton Woods New Hampshire for insurance meetings. plan to visit Atwasta Gat and attend J. M. Pippin Jr. wedding October 1.
Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club gathered at the Library Tuesday evening to map programs for the year and outline plans for the district meeting scheduled October 11 12. Miss Lilla Story presided and appointed Mrs Lewey Coleman chair of arrangements for the district event.
Members of the Dothan Lions Club heard Dr Henry A Parker pastor of the First Baptist Church discuss his recent trip to Europe to attend the Baptist World Alliance in Copenhagen Denneth Lion Nathan Greenberg introduced the speaker and the October program committee was formed with Jimmy serving on it.
The former June McArthur of Dothan was honored at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday at the home of Mrs. T. M. Weeks in Slocomb. Guests registered with Mrs. Johnny Sorrell, dining room host Miss Helen Bell, and decorations featured soft candlelight. Iced punch and party dainties were served, and gifts for the honoree were displayed by local hosts.
Public invited to Seven-Shape Sing at Ney Methodist Church Sunday at 2:00. Rev Joseph Kellermag recently returned from Birmingham after attending a conference of Episcopal clergymen of the Diocese of Alabama. Meeting held Monday and Tuesday at the Church of the Advent with C C Carpenter presiding.
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