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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1949
Page
3
A garbled excerpt includes scattered words and names such as Grant Springer and LAMB AID IT with mentions of forgiveness and kindness. The legible content reads like isolated fragments without complete sentences or clear context or events.
Bible outside Society at Church reopens after hiatus with a service led by Mr Ad, small business session, and a taught lesson from the book of 5. Closing prayer followed as members offered remarks.
An advertisement from the Dothan Eagle promotes a spring fashion book featuring 130 patterns with various sizes 12 14 16 20 16 38 40 42 and 44. It highlights cotton fashions for all ages and occasions with prices around 20 cents per pattern and includes pattern department contact in New York NY.
The Foster Street Methodist WSCS held a business and program meeting at the church Monday afternoon with about sixty members present. The J Ruth Lawrence circle presented the program including a devotional by Mrs B R Daughtry and a tale by Mrs Aurie Franer titled Light to Latin America. Mrs Saxon presided and Mrs Paul Gamble gave the treasurer's report. Hostess circles for May were appointed: Sane Peach Foster and Carolyn Dowdell. Supper for May’s Men's Fellowship Class was announced by the Alice Newton Bel Bennett and Lockie Ranlon circles. Officers training school was set for April 13 at Lafayette Street Church. Numerous new co-chairs and delegates were listed for various circles and committees. One visitor, Mrs Charles Thetoach, attended.
A March 25 afternoon shower honored Mrs Williford at Mas Virginia Kirkland residence 206 West Washington. Guests greeted by Miss Kirkland. bride and mothers Mrs Ward and Mrs Williford formed receiving line. table settings featured pink roses gladioli and white accents with a punch bowl centerpiece and bridal themed sandwiches.
Headland Avenue Baptist Women’s Missionary Logity met by circles yesterday afternoon for mission study programs. Lucy Wood circle had seven members and two visitors. Lottie Moon circle reported ten members. Ida Keyton circle included Mrs. Mary Brasers and Mrs. J C Sims led the lessons. All circles shared prayers and devotions with various hostesses and visitors.
Mrs Thrasher presided at the Wesleyan Service Guild session held at Lafayette Street Methodist Church. She announced committee appointments including missionary education and service. spiritual life. Christian social and other activities. Twenty three members attended.
A Sunday birthday dinner at Mrs C C Snellgrove's home honored Mr CE Hayes and several guests from Dothan and nearby towns. Attendees included Mr and Mrs F Snellgrove and family, the Snedgroves, Wil Lam a family, the Hayes family, Mixon and others, with numerous relatives listed from Dothan and Columbia. A meeting of the Franer Elis alumnae and the Mary Sunday School class will be held at local venues, with hostesses named.
A local club sponsors its annual spring festival on April 12 at Young Junior High School. Participants include Mary Carter with violin, Mrs Elmer Follen with dance and speaking pupils, and Mrs E Fort Taue Flurry supervising. The event features an exhibit in the auditorium and showcases talents from Dothan’s public schools.
Mrs Harper addressed Episcopal Womans Auxiliary at the parish house on the growth of Christianity in China and Japan. She shared missionary work examples from abroad, noted her two years in China and eighteen months in Tokyo, and spoke of Major Harper’s Army service and training duties.
Dedonaire Guy led the weekend social series with a costume hall at the Recreation Center on Friday night. Donald Hawkins won the costume home prize while Miss Falla Kelly and Stanley Garner earned best dressed couple honors. The events continued with a spend the night party, breakfast, and brunch at local homes. A seated set by Miss Jane King and a supper at Miss Martha Watford’s joined later activities. Pledges Joyce Howard and Jant Olive Chalker joined the festivities and will be initiated at the next meeting.
A historical guide extols eating for beauty and youth, recounting timeless beliefs in foods that confer charm. It outlines Powers Girls' regime, dieting and exercise, and a blunt list of a daily menu to maintain an ideal weight and a poised figure.
Mrs Fort entertained club members at a bridge supper with a spaghetti spread and light score procedures. Guests included Mrs Joe Nason and Mrs SH Grav, among others, as social dining followed the card games.
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