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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1949
Page
5
A fragmented notice describes a WSCS event at De Methodist Church Fender. Charles Leprogart authored a review for Grimes WSCS and includes the mission and steps. The piece mentions Mrs and Newton and notes a closing house and solo, with memory of a society gathering.
A monthly meeting of the Sunday School class at Ark Church was held in the annex with bowls of flowers. Miss Salome Harris led the service with a prayer and hymn, and Is Rela Thomas directed the context. Members listed include Elizabeth Taylor, Mary Elsie Andrews, Salome, Ethel Hudson, Lully Parker, Betty Bryant, and Jewel Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. A Dowling attend events in Illinois with broadcaster group meetings.
Miss Elizabeth Sheffield daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred L Sheffield and Gilbert CL Wilson Jr son of Mr and Mrs G L Wilson of Tampa married March 20 at the First Baptist Church in Panama City Florida in a four o'clock ceremony. Rev E D McDaniel officiated. The church was decorated with white gladioli snapdragons and greenery. The bride wore a white satin gown with seed pearl detailing and carried a white Bible with an orchid. Maid of honor was Eleanor Henshaw with best man Gordon Brainerd. ushers Al Saha and Robert Parker. A reception followed at the couple’s home. The couple will reside at 532 Massillon Drive Panama City.
Mrs. Joe Cumbie hosted Circle Four of the Ozark Baptist WMS at her Ozark home with roses and mixed flowers. Circle Chairman Mrs. R. R. Holman led the session on Joy in Soul Winning. Devotional by Mrs. W. D. Snellgreve, prayer by Mrs. T. F. Helms. Mrs. Kelley reported on a new WMS at New Hope Baptist and the State Baptist convention. Guests included Mrs. Don Holtman. CLUB BROADCAST The Dallas Elementary School Choir will be heard on NBC Saturday April 2 from 12:30 to 1:00 EST from the National Federation of Music clubs biennial meet in Dallas, Dr. Alton O'Steen to conduct final number.
The Winsome Sunday School class of Headland Avenue Baptist held a social and business meeting Tuesday night at Mrs. Laverk Bruner’s home. Prayers were led by Mrs. Horace Whatley and Mrs. Buster Cutis. Bible study covered Second Corinthians. Visitation plans were discussed and a love offering collected. Refreshments were served to members and visitors, with gifts given to Mrs. Ruth Buie.
The page notes several newborns and family details. Marvin Geng Strickland, born March 28 to Mr. and Mrs Carthell Gee Strickland, with FP Strickland and Saville Woodham as grandparents. another daughter born April 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Dagostive. Edward M Price Jr. born March 21 to Mr. and Mrs. Edward M Price with Dowling and Prix as grandparents. Mildred Louise born March 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Hayes with C. Snelgrove and Lucy Hayes as grandparents. Also mentions Carol, daughter of Mrs. E T Whitaker and Mrs. Dewey Keith of Panama City visiting Dothan. travel plans of J J Flowers, Borkett, and Richard Crawford. Barbara Ann Wells visiting West Palm Beach with her mother Mrs. E M Wells. and news of J A Trawick convalescing after surgery in St Augustine Florida.
Baptist Women’s Missionary Society circles met Monday afternoon for mission study. Circles Ida Turner and Ida Dykes reported devotions, prayers, and short business sessions led by members including Mrs Benton Waites, Mrs Merritt, and Mrs Hugh Ross. Visitors Mrs Ray Anderson and Mrs Webster Buckner attended. nine members joined Ida Dykes with one guest.
Blakely special report notes Miss Lillian Mims presiding at a Friday Camp Fire Girls gathering held at the American Legion ball. After roll call, the group toured the Courthouse and jail led by Sheriff Sid Nowell, visiting Blakely’s oldest newspaper and county history. The girls ended with a drug store party hosted by leader Dewey Owens. attendees included Pegey Stewart Claudette Fleming Sylvia Harley Lillian Bilms Faye Robinson Barbara Batchelor Rebecce Crawford.
A school social at Damascus High School’s agriculture building drew over seven dozen attendees including high school girls and teachers. The P.O.A. square dance provided entertainment with tables offering fruit, candy, cake, and sandwiches. Mrs. John T. Kratt left for Atlantic City after a five week visit with her daughter and son-in-law. Bill Bennett of Davide gon College planned Spring holidays in Washington with grandmother Mrs. Barbour. Friends note Mrs. D. F. Odom is ill at 210 West Main Street, sister Mrs. H. H. Odom of Gordon visited Dothan yesterday.
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