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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1950
Page
5
A fragmentary poem-like piece by Isabelle Bryans Loughtiow extols the youngest child as the bravest, claiming he learns in half the time of his oldest siblings. It describes his moments of struggle, hunger, and effort, with imagery of racing and quiet endurance.
The Community Bible Study Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. A. Stinson leading a meditation on The Meaning of Faster. Members participating included Mrs. M. A. Gilbert, Mrs. C. c. Bennefield, Mrs. TV White and Mrs. HS. Riley.
Mrs Moody Maddox hosted a birthday party for her daughter Irma Jean Maddox at her Webb home. Guests enjoyed games, soft drinks, waters, and candy. attendees included Irma Jean Maddox Mamie Deese Kenneth Maddox Haleot Hastey Emma Nett rese Sonny Deese Gail Kirk ad Opal McGilvray Joyce Burdeshaw Sue Burdeshaw Kathryn Burdeshaw Henry Eart hdox Sharron Fountain David Bush Nancy Kirk Jeng Mrs A E Maddox Mrs Burlin Hastey Cecil Ke and Mer Fawrd Fountain. An Easter egg hunt for St h church children is planned for Saturday. Betty Sue Hughes recovers at home 208 S Ostes street. Vann family visits from Ala Polytechnic Institute. Ar lived today to visit his parents H B Vann.
Mrs Hanide Tyson and Mr Glende Roland hosted a miscellaneous shower Saturday at the home of Mrs Hubert Paulk honoring the former Robbie Napier. Refreshments followed about an hour of entertaining with many guests bringing gifts for the honoree.
The Center Methodist church Youth Fellowship elected new officers led by Jane Brannon as president. Morton Lingo vice president Valeri Riley secretary and treasurer Edward Cameron program chairman Kenneth Trawick reporter Betty Sue Riley James Golden recreation leaders with Mary Brannon Norman Rejey as assistant recreation leaders. Mrs Hasting Hardy hosted Mt Pleasant Woman's Missionary Society with ten members and two visitors. J W Buckner opened, prayer by Mrs Whidston, meditation led by Mrs Engle. Mission study stressed Bible and printing presses in foreign lands. Refreshments served by Mr and Mrs Franklin Sweet and son Richard.
Mrs Horne hosted the monthly Grimes home demonstration club at her home with a cooking with enriched cornmeal demonstration directed by Mrs J J Stelle. Mrs Floyd Ward presided, devotional by Mrs C B Ross, and members discussed helping with 4 H club work. Samples were served and birthday gifts given to Mrs W M Rey.
The Dothan Eagle advertises a Pattern Department offering a wide Spring 1950 Fashion Book with designs for all ages and sizes. Patterns include bolera jackets and dresses with sizes 12 to 42, priced at 25 cents each, with extra 5 cents for first class mailing. Orders require name, address, and style number.
Mr and Mrs HOH Simms Jr and children Moli and Diana of College Park Go arrived Thursday to spend several days with Mr and Mrs H Ho Simras.
Mr and Mrs Dee Williamson announce the birth of a son named David Lee born at a local hospital on April 2. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs R J Johnson of Manchester Georgia and Mrs Graves Kelley of Dothan route two.
Mrs. Day of Route Four hosted a Sunday luncheon celebrating her son Benny's 28th birthday and daughter-in-law Mrs Willie F Day's 27th birthday. Attendees included Rev John Golden and spouse of Eufaula, many relatives from Americus, Blakely, Columbia, and Route Four area, with extended family members listed.
Armstrong and Mills families held a reunion in Donalsonville with many relatives from Atlanta Shorterville Headland Kalamazoo and Mobile visiting. Attendees included A L Mills L F Cooper R L Griffiths J L Beasley W T Mayo J H Armstrong Frank Sheldon and others with plans for weekend visits and temporary stays.
Mrs T E Trawick hosted a family luncheon in Slocomb for T E Trawick s 72nd birthday with many relatives and friends attending from Florida Georgia and Alabama. The event featured low tables in the yard and a neighborly gathering including C Hughes Nelda Fay Carl Marvin Culverhouse and numerous Exum and Trawick family members. Aaron Burr was the third vice president of the United States.
Easter sunrise service at 6 am on Lewton Route One led by Rev C C Bennett of Hartford Baptist Church with Rev Herman Creer of Beulah and Liberty Baptist churches delivering the Easter message Offerings at the service were reported but details are incomplete
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