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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1949
Page
7
A reflective poem beyond sorrow speaks of a stone and shadows, promising sunshine and a lifted torch. It envisions wounds healed, Easter hope, and a future where rightful liberty opens like a stone rolled away.
UNIVERSITY Ala Any news cut should be well covered at University of Alabama this weekend. About 250 high school journalists and sponsors attend a High School Journalism conference on campus. Welcome by J Burke Johnston, then Prof. Edmunds outlines program. John Faber of Birmingham News GohHerald discusses news photography and wire photos with slides. Film The Miracle of the Millions shown. University Jess Club hosts Friday event on Northington campus. Saturday panel discussions cover school publications, business and management, sports and feature writing, printing and duplicating.
Free offer for deafened persons presents a practical guide with hearing advice and encouragement. Readers may obtain a free copy by sending name and address on a postcard to BEL NE Dept. 18 1450 W 19th St Chicago Ill. Share this news with friends who may be hard of hearing.
Miss Mildred Wooten won election as president of Alabama College Student Government for 1949 50 serving as a senior next year and majoring in history. Other officers include Jo Foster vice president Roslyn Anderson secretary and Betty Jenkins president of student senate plus multiple editors and recreation chiefs. A spring tip notes a long handled dustpan and dust broom ease for house cleaning.
Publications list sponsors for an upcoming gathering naming Brookwood Gordo Tuscaloosa County West Blocton Holt Athens Deshler of Tuscumbia Green County at Eutaw Minor Ensley Woodlawn Phillips West End Ramsay Sidney Lanier of Montgomer Hanceville Uriah Leeds Linden Pell City Perry County of Marion Russellville Suttle Tallassee and Troy.
The University of Alabama will sponsor its fourth Spring Music Festival April 28 29 in Foster Auditorium and Morgan Hall. The program opens with an all Brahms concert by the University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Ottokar Cadek and the University Choral Union conducted by Alton O'Steen, with Ruggiero Ricci as violin soloist. A Friday afternoon chamber program features the University String Quartet with guest violist Robert Dean and pianist Roy McAllister. The quartet includes Cadek, Searcy, Barrett, and Christy. Friday evening offers the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy, with selections by Beethoven Sibelius Debussy Bartok and Ravel. An informal reception for out of town guests is 4 15 to 5 15 Friday at the University Club. Reservations are requested through Dr. Alton O'Steen, festival chairman.
Mrs T C Brown was elected president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church Enterprise. Ray Hayes named delegate to Alabama Conference in Mobile April 26 to 28, with H C Donaldson as alternate. New officers include vice president O S Cunningham and many secretaries. Officers to attend Training School April 13 at Lafayette St Church in Dothan. May duties set for Lucy Warren,Young Matrons,Bettie Rawls Circles. Circles meet April 11 to discuss Victorious Living and Latin America topics.
Alpha Kappa chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma celebrated its first anniversary with a March 17 dinner at Emma P. Flowers home in Ozark. Guests heard Dr. C. B. Smyth of the State Teachers College at Troy speak on democracy and anti communism, and two new members, Ethel P. Barnes and Mary M. Long, were initiated. Officers elected include Mary Martha McLendes as president and Omar Richards as first vice president.
Ozark clubs report on budgeting and the progress of women with tea and art displays. Girl scouts discuss uniforms and an investiture, while a library fund gift is announced. Church music plans include Hoffmeister and Gretchaninoff pieces for morning service.
Mary Ethel Barfield recording secretary Ardath M Carmichael corresponding secretary Jewel D Weems librarian Berta MM Deese parliamentarian Eva Epps Brown music director Sal lie M Brennan assistant music director Dr Smith Mrs Garrett Prest wood and Mrs Raph Snell were guests of the chapter on this occasion.
A church program lists musical selections including Palms by Faure and an anthem Christ Has Won the Victory by Hawley. Hosanna by Wachs is noted as the closer. A reference suggests baby lanolin lotion as a substitute when cleansing cream runs short, effective for removing makeup and setting proper care.
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