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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1950
Page
5
A historical fragment cautions against expecting benefits from adversity and urges personal responsibility. It warns that effort, not divine indifference, yields outcomes and mentions a guest, Mrs. Harvey Gorden, in a local social note.
A fragmentary notice records a local matter mentioning Sara in connection with a carton. Details are incomplete but suggest community records or an administrative note filed under a general notice. No clear dates or named organizations are readable.
Mrs Clyde Cot was elected president of the Lafayette Street Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service at a meeting yesterday afternoon at the church. Mrs John C Howell Jr presided. circle members presented a devotional and music, with reports from officers and circle chairs. New officers include J C Vinson vice president and several secretaries and committee heads, as listed by Mrs Earl Butler and others.
The Southside Baptist Woman's Missionary Society held its monthly meeting at the church with the church's young people in charge. Dorothy Mullins presided as Dorothy Mullins led the session after Mrs Nubert Snellgrove opened with a meditation. Thirty three members and one visitor attended. officers included Charlotte McCullough steward, Id Faye Vann community missions, Carolyn Lamb program chairman, Helen Wilhite vice president, Elizabeth Gachet literature, Carol Sullivan secretary treasurer, Joan Hayes white cross, Martha Senders mission study, Jeanette Hickman group leader, Barbara Johnson director of young people. attendance banner presented to Ida Dykes. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs Allen Peacock.
Mr and Mrs Jasper Scott of Taylor announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Nell to James Boward Sellers son of Mr and Mrs J H Grantham of Headland. The ceremony took place March 31 at Fort Gaines and the couple reside with Mr Sellers's parents in Headland.
Baptist Circle Meetings highlight mission study periods with prayers and socials. Circles at Lucy Wood, Lotus Moon, Ida Keyton, Mable Hall, Hattie Newton, Anne Judson, and others report members present, new members, and hostesses. A note recalls Lieut and Mrs. Gerald B Gill sailing from Manila March 2% for new assignment at Randolph AFB.
Catholic Women meet at the Catholic Woman's Club with Mrs D W Harvey hosting. Mrs J W Gregory spoke on Easter and Rev Cee Gi led opening prayer. Members planned church decor Easter Sunday and a bingo party and egg hunts. New member Mrs J E Lusford introduced. others attended.
Bonath Sunday School class of Headland Avenue Baptist church met Friday night at Mrs Charles Prichett home with Mrs Larry Harrison presiding and prayers by Mrs Harrison. Devotional by Mrs H B Dowling, games led by Mrs James Tew, and a dessert service for members and two visiting guests. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Brooks and daughter Christine of Valparaiso Fla visited during the weekend. Mr and Mrs Allen Lee and Mrs Paul Tadlock are moving from 212 West Washington to 606 N Herting Street.
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