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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1946
Page
6
Bert Henderson Franklin Patterson and Charles Skeen have returned to San Diego after seven days at home. The group had spent time in New York seeking or reporting a distant sea tale and now reunites with local ties.
In the First Methodist Church of Marianna on September 24, Miss Elizabeth Dark married James Henderson Finch. The service featured white gladioli decorations and traditional music. They plan a wedding trip to Tennessee and will reside in Marianna while he attends Northwestern College of Optometry in Chicago.
Enrollment already at 4 200 former students, with total expected to top 8 000 as registration closes next Monday. Dean Adams notes freshmen exceed 3 000 on campus, housing 1 459 on Northington campus and 450 housing spots still open. University aiming for an all time high, exceeding 4 927 last spring and 5 500 in 1939.
Mr and Mrs Lee Watson of Enterprise route one marked their golden wedding with a Sunday luncheon at home. Married September 17 1896 the couple resided near Enterprise. Seven living children twenty grandchildren and six great grandchildren attended along with numerous relatives from Georgia Florida and Alabama.
Marianna special report lists PT A committees led by Mrs. J. W. Kelly president. Appointments include budget and finance with Mrs. Herschel Mulloy Mrs. Sydney Newell and Mrs. Rex Toole. program with Mrs. A. E. Budde. citizenship with Mrs. FLw Bullard and Mrs. B. S. Sandusky. publicity with Mrs. Virgil Milton. founders day with Mrs. Z F Griner. health with Mrs. Marry Wikle and Mrs. Rayburn Joyner.
A Wednesday evening farewell picnic at Kelly Springs honored Billy Parrish who leaves Thursday to report for Navy duty. Music and games accompanied a social gathering with a long list of attendees including Loyd Clark Ola Garrett Fred Stephens Sara Ward Mildred Nowell Martha Skipper Ted Knight Lorraine Marchman Ralph Adkins Jean Metcalf Billy Williams Betty Robertson J T Keel Roy Keel Merta Lou Worrell James Miller Dewey Windsor Billy Hicks Jean Marchman Harold Arnold Billy Hughes Roy Carpenter Medford Nowell Raven Casey Rudolph Daughtry Comer Benton Merline Garrett James Etheridge Ralph Newman Cleveland Lee and Alice J Mathis.
U S S Navy man M. E. Harrell stationed in San Diego was honored at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Harrell of Cottonwood. Guests included Whit Jones and family, Jesse Stringfellow and family, Leonard Burnham, Jewel Adams and children, Clarence Harrell, Ruby Harrell, Christine Jones, Hubert Harrell, Glynn Harrell, Marie and Denny Harrell, Howard Smith Adams, Ruth Harrell, Charles Riley Harrell, Billy Adams, Harold Burnham, Betty Stringfellow, and Bobby Stringfellow.
The Senior II class at Houston County High School in Columbia has elected officers for the current school year. Mary Edna Brown is president, Charlie Nell Etheridge vice president, Joan Cox secretary, Patsy Douglass treasurer, Winton Culbreth reporter, and Connie Sauls song leader. Miss Nelle Johnson is the Senior sponsor.
Medical authorities report 853 Tonic builds up low blood strength in non organic anemia. The 888 Tonic formula activates digestion and improves appetite, energy, sleep, and overall vigor. Millions sold. get a bottle at your drug store.
Garden Club members meet at Mrs. O. S. Anderson home and plan Dothan's third annual Camellia Show. February is set as the best month for the event with all local growers urged to submit exhibits and begin preparations now. Entries will range from a single bloom to large displays as per club custom.
Mrs. C. M. McEachern of Acree Georgia announces the engagement of her daughter Bettye to C. R. Brooks Jur. of Bascom Florida, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Brooks of Chatta hoochee Florida. Bettye is a recent Albany High School graduate and sister to Miss Mary McEachern and Private William E McFachern. Brooks siblings include Mrs. Steve Blankenship and Mrs. Tommy Roberts. A related note mentions Nobixa Smith employed at Tipping Hospital Hartford and her Orlando residence last year. Mrs. Charles Patterson and son Samuel visit Blakely with her parents S R Hartley.
Floral advertisement urges expressing congratulations to new mothers with a bedside bouquet. Do Than Floral Co. offers arrangements described as beautiful and colorful for bedside display at 705 N. Oates with day and night phone numbers.
Mr and Mrs O L Kirkland announce the birth of a son Jerry Keith born September 26 His maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J H Forrester of Webb.
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