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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
11
A fragmentary poem expresses April as a time of awakening and emotion. It juxtaposes gardens waking with playful laughter and tears, longing for spring, and a wild, dream haunted April childlike voice amid images of planting, pruning, singing, painting, and words.
Mrs G F Lewis spoke at the Book Review Club meeting on Wednesday afternoon, summarizing God and Seven Days by Henry Miscurri. She highlighted a story about the healing of four veterans, arguing faith faces a flawed world, with a social hour and refreshments for eleven members and a visitor.
Hartford Juhan Smith and Geneva County students showcase works at an elementary PTA exhibit. Awards go to multiple contestants across grades with names including Mary Pat Sith James Minahew Faye Jackson and several others. Oil painting prizewinners are listed with top placements Hubert Burch Watson Wells and Don Desi Dean.
The Mound Table Study club held its regular program meeting Tuesday at Mrs. W. R. Watford’s North Oates Street home. Spring flowers decorated, a club collect led by highway patrolman W. A. Norris spoke on safety in driving, with brief remarks on cancer control by Mrs. Hugh Spann. A social hour followed with coffee.
Christine Adams entertains the YWA with Thelma Baxley presiding and devotional by Mrs. Gee Caraway. Members answer roll call with Bible verses. minutes read and approved. Treasurer reports, plans to attend YWA camp at Shores Springs in August. Social hour features refreshments. 14 members present. Mrs. CW Bell and family plan weekend visit and breakfast honoring Barbara Scarborough and Betty Rolling, with other local guests.
Circle home meetings of Forter Street Methodist Women Society of Christian Service discussed mission study from Women of the Service book. Circles one two seven eight did not submit reports. others met at various members’ homes with eight to sixteen present, led by named members and visitors, covering meditation, devotionals, and mission study.
Mr and Mrs Levie Finney of route three announce the birth of their son Donnie Edward Finney born March 11 in a rival hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs JC Rice and Mrs and Mr Joe Knight of Dothan.
Southside Baptist Woman's Missionary Society held home meetings Monday for mission study and meditation. Circles led prayer, Bible study, and business sessions with ten to twelve members present per group. Refreshments were served. several visitors attended.
The Enterprise reports on Junior Pi erian Club activities with Rosa Rawls reviewing Bride of Fortune by Havishnett Kane. Members discussed May banquet plans and pledged club spirit while noting 288 of 306 members attended Sunday School at Hartford Methodist Church East.
Mrs A Y Malone entertained the New Century Club at her North Alice Street home with dainty floral arrangements and a program led by Miss Sue Malone. Reports noted club proceeds of 300 dollars from blinds goods sales while speakers discussed homemaking Alabama memorials and local historic homes.
Mrs 5 A Davis was returned home at Valparaiso Florida after a brief visit with Mrs J M Stallings.
The Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority hosted Dothan Baseball Club members Tuesday evening at the Recreation Center. Hostesses included Catherine Pearson and Mary Parish among others, with get acquainted games, dancing to musical records, and light refreshments on a green white tablecloth. Guests included Charles Smith and daughter and several local residents.
The Wana Liddell Circle of the Presbyterian Church attended a parsbyteriel dinner in Albany on Monday. Len Knox of Atlanta spoke on Woman's Work and DrHW Kere j Taxlor of Milledgeville delivered an inspirational message on Going On to Maturity. Donalsonville attendees included Mary and Ellen Goodwin, Mrs. Ellis Armstrong, Mrs. Font Chance, Mrs. Finley Perry, Mrs. Fred Gibbons, and Susan Drake.
Special report from Hartford notes four Methodist W S C S circles gathering in member homes to study youth and emission work. Reports cover circle hosts Mrs Jesse Gillis Mrs Smith and co hosts Mrs Mat calf Mrs Daugh dey Mrs Daniel with guest Mrs Charlies Weed from Montgomery. Mentions program by Miss Miz Hubert Brannon and Misses Bareicn Gillis. Refreshments served. new member welcomed.
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