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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1950
Page
4
A verse on the minstrel boy contrasts courage and music with war. The Moody Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association schedules a seven o'clock meeting Wednesday at the Moody Nurses' Home to elect officers.
The First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society hosted a tea at the church honoring retiring and current officers. Meditation, brief business, and a social hour followed, with Mrs. H. Richey opening prayers and Mrs. Claude Cation leading the service. Forty five members attended the Southside Baptist WMS Ruhrval Service program directed by Lee Anna Smith. Training notes list Dothan boys reporting to Lackland Field for U S Air Forces training.
Members of the Willis Kewley Circle of Head and Avenue Baptist MS elect officers at a business meeting held at Mrs. Cecil Bel home. Mrs. Horace Whatley led in prayer and devotions. Mrs. John LaCarter presided announcing new officers: James Tex chair, Cecil Bell co chair, Horace Whatley secretary, Earl Carmichael treasurer, Byron Gy and Hazel Armstrong devotional chairs, Bruce Stinson Royal Service chair, Bi Floyd mission chair, Curtly Hardy literature, John LaCarter community missions. A dessert course followed for seven members and a stork shower was given for Mrs. Vernon Martin.
The Cavaliers high school boys club elected officers at the Recreation Center after a meeting following the Dothan-Lawier football game. Tommy Ashley became president with Joe Miller as vice president Kenneth Givens as secretary Joe Jonnson as treasurer and Gerald Gillis as sergeant-at-arms. Retiring officers listed include Jimmy Howell Buddy Pittman Wayne Ethridge Re Nowell and Billy Gill. Plans for a facility change were set for Thursday evening.
Mr and Mrs F D Veal observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary Sunday at their West Elba home. Guests included out of town relatives such as Mr and Mrs B F Hessler from Montgomery and Mrs Effie Fenn from Montgomery. The event featured a gold themed refreshment table a large multi tiered cake and photos from their wedding day.
Mr and Mrs J W Miller of Cowarts announce the marriage of their daughter Anne Loyce Dykes to James F Meinnish son of Mr and Mrs J B MeIonish of Cowarts The ceremony occurred Saturday September 16 at 5 pm at Reverend D F Hickman home with Rev Hickman officiating The bride wore navy crepe with white carnation corsage Attendants were Jacqueline Miller and Bull Johnston The couple are Ashford High School seniors residing in Cowarts Also announced is the marriage of Billie Sue Enfinger to Donald Lamar Johnston Only son of Mr and Mrs Ross Johnston of Malvern and Slocomb The ceremony occurred September 15 at 7 pm at the Malvern home of the groom s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Harry Peel Only immediate family and close friends attended The couple reside in Malvern where Johnston works in the grocery business
Bridge enthusiasts in Enterprise gathered for club play at Mrs. Rama Elis and Mrs. F. E. Pucket hosting. Wilbur Warren led high scores with prizes awarded, as guests including Mrs. Jernigan and Mrs. McKinney enjoyed salads, iced drinks, and a dessert course in a floral decorated setting.
Special reports a Florida bride Miss Bobbie Bache of Fensacolg and Zack Strickland wed September 2 at the home of Mrs. Annie Strickland. Rev. A G Thomas officiated with Avie Gliman as maid of honor and Floyd Armstrong as best man. The couple left for Atlanta to pursue journalism studies at Emory University.
Mrs J Knight was the principal speaker at a Presbyterian Women meeting held at the church at 3 0 pm. She quoted from the Bible And Learn of Me as her subject. Mrs Don Wilson presided and Mrs W H Bennett reported on the summer WOC meeting at Montreat North Carolina.
Mr and Mrs James Edwin Fobnson of Ashford route one report a son Donald Edwin born in September. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs IL Battles and Mr and Mrs JH Johnson. Mr and Mrs A P Cobb Jr of Slocomb route two announce a daughter Elsie Louise born August 31. Suzanne Walters, born September 18 at Doham Hospital to Mr and Mrs Jones ters of Panama City Florida. Walters was formerly Bonnie Smith, daughter of FE Smith of Dothan and Mrs Susie Walters of Panama City. Johnny Blanchard of Midland City route two announces a daughter Mary Jane born September 7. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs P Culpepper of Midland City route two and Charles Blanchard of Donalsonville.
In Donalsonville, a baptismal service for twins Susan Dianne and Jack Drake was led by Rev. L Elton Pierce with Rev. W. McTier assisting. Parents J C Ashley and John L Drake Sr., along with families, attended as white asters and pink dahlias adorned the ceremony. Jack wore a light blue suit. Susan Dianne wore pale pink batiste and carried a pink bouquet with a gold bracelet and locket from her paternal grandparents.
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