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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1949
Page
5
A devotional excerpt by Edwin L. Sabin and Westcott celebrates Easter with praise for Christ’s resurrection. It contrasts April’s spring miracles with the risen Lord and notes the stone rolled away as proof of life beyond death.
Mrs Jesse Burks entertained Yothan chapter UDC on Wednesday at her West Main Street home with Mrs A E Mathis as hostess. Flowers decorated the room as Mrs J C Haynes led prayer and secretary’s report. New officers were elected including Mrs W H Bennett as president and Mrs J C Haynes as vice president.
Dothan Service League met to discuss the June Day Camp at Kelley Springs and announce a Crippled Children’s Clinic at the Recreation Center on April 22. The group inducted 21 new members including Miss June Bryson and Mrs. Harry Council, and reported a net of 570.43 from the St. Patrick’s Day dance to fund the camp.
Engagement of Miss Florence Caswell daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Caswell Placerville California to William E Cannady of Talara Peru formerly of Dothan announced by the bride elects parents. The marriage is planned for June in Placerville with date and plans to be announced later. Cannady son of Mrs W E Cannady and the late Mr Cannady, of Dothan, and grandson of the late Mr and Mrs J R Faircloth and the late Mr and Mrs John Cannady. He served as a captain in World War II and now works for International Petroleum Company in Talara Peru. Other notes include visits by Mrs B H Clark and Mrs C L Walton and Dan Walton from Jemison.
The Fine Arts Club announces its Spring Festival with performances at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Young Junior High. Twelve Dothan students will deliver dances, musical numbers, readings, and violin pieces led by Miss Jane Flurry and Mrs. Gene Spearman. An exhibit of paintings and ceramics by local students will run in the auditorium. The program features piano, violin, flute, and dance numbers, a reading, and a closing awards ceremony led by Mrs. Richard Ramsey with George Vance Jr. as stage manager and a team of ushers.
Marianna's Junior Woman's Club met in the Club Rooms for a regular session. Harold Bell Dean of Chipola Junior College spoke on The United Nations and The Atlantic Pact. A business session preceded the talk, with reports from committee chairmen and executive board recommendations.
Mrs Cliff Cave entertained at her home on Thursday honoring her children Margaret 5 and Sammie 3 who share a birthday. About sixty five attended with Easter egg hunt and games on the lawn punch table decorated with spring flowers. Out of town guest Marsha Lee Jakes of Montgomery attended. Junior Club representatives for Federation Convention Week of April 24 are Mrs Cecil Rhyne Jr incoming president and Mrs A J Buddy Lewis Jr. Convention will meet in Hollywood Florida.
Mr and Mrs W H Wilson and son immy and Mrs Striping of Montgomery spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Peterman. Mrs Nacry Griffin visits Cordele Georgia guests of her sister and brother in law. E C Clouse Jr of Ozark underwent an appendectomy in a Dothan hospital. Mrs Clouse Evelyn McGill visits her parents. Mrs B O Knight returns to Ashford after Memphis visit. Gertrude Turner leaves for Memphis after visiting her son Dr W H Turner. Mrs Wilmer Aghtree arrives home convalescing after Birmingham hospital stay. Mrs Jack Moseley leaves for Union Springs after visit. Sarah Gissendanner initiates into Alpha Gamma Pi Tau Chi at Alabama College. Mrs Arthur Keyton visiting Atlanta guests. Dr and Mrs Joe F Garner and daughter Charlotte Ann Harrow visit Jacksonville. Dr Garner to be resident obstetrics gynecology at University of Georgia Augusta hospital in July. Mrs Van Ritch returns from New York City and other cities. Mr and Mrs Wiley Gore return to Elkhart Kansas after visit. Mr and Mrs H A Jordan Jr of Eglin Field visit. Mrs Mattie Aman and Miss Hettie Mae Roney of Newville spend weekend with Mr and Mrs Willie Koney.
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