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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1949
Page
4
A concise meditation on accepting what cannot be changed and summoning courage to alter what can be changed. The speaker contrasts Niebuhr's serenity prayer with Hare's line about the cross, noting a historical tension between worldly power and spiritual triumph.
Virgil Whitehead of Cottonwood celebrated his 29th birthday with a dinner at his parents home, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Whitehead. Attendees included numerous Whitehead family members, relatives from Cottonwood, Gordon, Kingston, Dothan, Ma tanna and Ashford, plus friends and neighbors. Mrs. Bill Faulk will recover from illness at her mother’s home.
A spring flower show sponsored by Dothan Garden Club, Garden Study Club, and Cherokee Gardens Club will be held at the Armory on Montgomery Highway Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1 with public hours 2 to 9 pm on Saturday and 2 to 6 pm on Sunday. No admission charge. Organizers include Mrs. Hobson Eddings as general chair with co chairs Mrs. W. V. Sullivan and Mrs. Ss. H. Wright.
Engagement announced by Miss Odom’s parents for Kathryn Odom and Albert Buchinsky. Kathryn, a Dothan High School and Alabama Polytechnic Institute graduate, member of Kappa Delta. Albert, Pottsville High School and Hampden Sydney College graduate, Lambda Chi. Ceremony at bride’s home, 210 West Main Street, April 22.
Twelve young Dothan students selected by teachers for the Fine Arts Club spring festival to be held at 8 pm Tuesday in Young Junior High auditorium. The program includes dances music speech violin numbers with student art on exhibit. A silver loving cup will honor the most votes in the attendance contest, engraved with the date. Free tickets available from the students and at the door. Each participant receives a certificate. Jack Robinson: Mrs Coke Jones. Supplies
Mrs. Alice B. Smith and E bp McDaniel were feted Sunday at a Napier Field birthday luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs H W Prince. Buffet service featured a tiered white cake, white cloth table, and floral decorations. Attendees included numerous family members and friends from nearby communities. News also notes visitors and travelers including Mrs Tom McCord of Atlanta and Charles Newton Jr returning for the weekend.
Mrs H S Riley hosted the Community Bible Study club on a Tuesday afternoon. A gift was given to Mrs T V White who will observe her seventh birth anniversary on April 2. The program featured prayers and various talks led by AE Jesse Lee, Mr White, Mrs J Stinson, and Mrs Lee on faith and never growing old.
Blakely Woman's Club will meet Friday at 3 30 PM in the clubhouse. Guest speaker Mrs Lloyd Hatcher of Alba will discuss flower arrangements and arrange for club displays. A short music program by Mrs Edward Sealy is planned with hostesses Mrs J H Moye Mrs Oscar Whitchard and Mrs Edward Sealy.
The Montgomery Federation of Garden Clubs sponsors the Spring Flower Show and Garden Pilgrimage on April 9 and 10 at the Clover Dale School Auditorium. Exhibits include twelve shadow boxes and garden table decorations, a professionally designed wedding scene, and a display from the Montgomery Curb Market Association. Five private gardens will open to the public, including those of Spencer Longshore and Walker Yost, with guests from Maxwell Field and local professionals.
Mrs Adkins entertained at a birthday dinner with numerous guests including Mrs Frances and W FL Grumreer of Naner Field and Barbara Ann, daughter of FE M Wete Jr. The party followed a period in West Palm Beach Florida with relatives, while Mr Traaigs improves after a medical procedure at Palm Beach hospital.
Birthday dinner honoring Mrs R F Lee drew more than thirty relatives to the home of Mr and Mrs D D Mitchel in Enterprise Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C W Tindell and daughter Nancy Amos Jr Me and Mrs Cokce Tindl and daughter Nanny and Mr and Mrs James Tindell.
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