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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1950
Page
5
A fragmentary ballad recounts a figure sent into the woods by a master, the master’s return content with death, and a final claim that Sidney Lanier was slain. The verses mix images of trees, longing, and fatal reckoning.
Mrs Bowell Branton presided by afternoon at a meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Charity at the Big Creek Methodist Church. The meeting opened with prayer and meditation, discussion followed, and announcements were made about the next meeting on May 20 at Mrs Carolyn Rome’s home. Closing prayer by Mrs Dim p Newton. Seven members were present.
The Wille Kelley circle of Headland Avenue Baptist Women’s Missionary Society met Monday at the home of Mrs. Cecil Bell nine members attended President John Lacarter presided and the devotional was by Mrs Horace Whatley The program from Royal Service titled Presses at Work for God led by Mrs Bill Floyd After the meeting gifts were exchanged and Mrs Whatley offered a prayer Then a social with sandwiches waters and cold drinks was served
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Lafayette Street Methodist Church held a regular business meeting last night at the church. Moss Ruby Chapman led the program, a nominating committee was appointed to select new officers, and members voted to contribute 1000 dollars for foreign missions. Unit meetings for the month were announced with details of coordinators.
Chipley society honors Miss Marequita Deermont at a luncheon and supper party toast to bride-elect Miss Eleanor Speight. Decorations feature calendulas pink tulips and Easter lilies. Guests include Miss Speight Miss Barbara Dunn and Mrs Paul Gord with Miss Sylvia Dubroca of Havana. A later supper at Mrs Goode Farrior’s home continued the festivity with yellow calendulas and blue irises.
Mes W J Forrester leaves tonight for Hamilton to visit family including daughter and son in law. Mes TA Shealy hosts an overnight party at Santa Monica Beach cottage. Group travels afternoon includes Mrs WS Brooks Mrs Cari Sheatouse Mre EK Wilson Mrs B H Lisenby and Mrs Hutchings. Misses Speight and John Speight of Birmingham visit Dothan with parents. T A West Sr under treatment in hospital. Mr and Mrs Robison visit Frank H Robison in Birmingham briefly. Mrs Harmon and infant Harvey Stephenson moved from hospital to 604 Hartford Road. Frank Slocomb of Headland receives hospital care. Mes W Strickland to Montgomery for a week with Galloway Moody and Dan Jones family. Mrs Dan Jones to Montgomery for weekend visit. Mrs Howard Patterson recovering from eye operation in Birmingham hospital continues at daughter’s home.
Practical sewing pattern offering a trim dress and matching apron in multiple sizes from 12 to 42. Includes order details for pattern with name, address, and style number, plus requests for immediate handling and a Spring 1050 fashion book reference.
Mr and Mrs Joe Bif Branson of Newville route one announce the birth of their son Jake born April 14. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Berman Branson of Moultrie Ga and Mrs Anne Branson of Newville route one. Mr and Mrs Charles B Harman of Hartford Road announce the birth of Harvey Stephenson born April at a local hospital. Mr and Mrs W M Harris of Harmston announce a son Richard born April 4 at a Russellville hospital. Mrs Harris was formerly Marjorie Forrester, daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Forrester of Dothan.
Esoteric Club gathered at the Hilson home on South Lene Street at 10:00 am for a social meeting with light refreshments. Pink gladioli and snapdragons decorated the reception room as current events and treasurer’s reports were shared among members and a guest, Mrs J B Gouge, attended.
Mrs Gusme Johnson hosted the Business Women's Circle of Headland Avenue Baptist WMS on Monday night with Mrs Cedell Ackinson presiding. Opening remarks were by Mrs W J Martin, meditation by Mrs LR White, and the Royal Service program by a member based on scriptures from John. The topic was Presses at Work for God. Business items were discussed, and closing prayer by Mrs Cedell Adkinson. A dessert course was served.
A fragmented social note lists Mrs Cedell Adkin and others including Mrs Joe Bunun Mrs T By Gut Mrs Pege Floyd Mrs Ward Johnson Mrs W J Martin Mrs Mary Masters Ms Marie Morns Miss Inez McArdle Mrs Dewey Sellers Mrs LA White Miss Berta Lau Worrell and the hostess Mrs Johnson with no further detail.
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