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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
13
Poem excerpt by John Kendrick Bangs about a doubter who cannot see, followed by a local notice that Dothan Chapter Number 76 ES will meet for the initiation candidates at 7:30 tonight at the Masonic Temple.
The Pattern Department advertises a Spring Fashion Book with 150 pattern designs for cotton outfits for various ages and occasions. Priced at 25 cents, the book ships from The Dothan Eagle address in New York.
Southside Baptist Woman's Missionary Society circles met in member homes Monday afternoon to study the mission book Co-operating Southern Baptists. Ida Dykes Circle hosted eleven members and one visitor, with reports on devotionals, prayers, and business. Reese Watkins Circle, Ida Turner Circle, Lena Avery Circle, Macy Givens Circle and others held similar sessions with six to ten members, one visitor each, reviewing fourth chapters and magazine articles, closing prayers, and brief business sessions.
A birthday Sacred Harp sing at Ardilla Church celebrated S H Sallis a teacher and lover of Sacred Harp. His friends and relatives from the Wiregrass attended an all day event directed by Sallis and his three sons with many class singers listed. Flowers Luncheon and a birthday cake highlighted decorations.
Members of the Book Review Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Clyde Smiths home. Mrs J C Knight gave a synopsis of Shannon's Way by A J Cronin detailing a young doctors life and his focus on medicine. A brief business session preceded a social hour with a salad course served by the hostess. Attending were Mrs M E Page, Mrs Leslie Smart, Mrs Co C Bennett, Mrs W T Burkett, Mrs H Cook, Mrs John J Flowers, Mrs Jack Howater, and Mrs Knight.
Mrs B H Stewart of Opp, author of Glimpses, spoke at the Fine Arts Club gathering held at Mrs Felton Goodwins home on Osceola street. Miss Rebecca Boozer introduced the speaker and read reviews. new officers were elected. Beth Wells of Cottonwood was named festival winner. several members attended and social were served.
Mr and Mrs Charles H Livingston of route four announce the marriage of their daughter Linda to Sergeant Lynn Mortimore. The marriage was solemnized April 8. After a wedding trip to Denver the couple will reside at Fort Ard California. Mr and Mrs John J Belcher and daughters Paula and Penny visited at Port St Joe Fla with Mr and Mrs Robert Kingry during the weekend.
Cub Scouts Pack 91 met at the Hut in the American Legion Park for the monthly meeting. Cubmaster 21 Smith presided as John Puckett earned Wolf Badge and gold arrow. John Pritchett earned gold arrow. One new member Jimmy Roberts joined. Den 2 performed a Robin Hood skit. Den 1 crafted door steps and wall flower pot holders for mothers. Next pack meeting Friday afternoon May 33 features a baseball tournament between dens. Present were families and leaders including Den Chiefs Barksdale Arnold Farriss.
Mr and Mrs Ted O Wilson announce the birth of a son named Wayne Douglas on April 6. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W A Douglas of Headland.
Teachers in the primary department of Foster Street Methodist church announce an Easter egg hunt at 3:30 p m Saturday at the home of Mrs Olen D Johnson 207 Kent Drive If rain moves the event will be held at the church Friends of H H Arnott regret to learn he is seriously ill at his Hodgesyte Road home Mrs K M Chandler and son Scotty of Mobile and Mrs D C Wilson of New Orleans have arrived to visit their parents Mr and Mrs William J Davis Ted O Wilson terminal line superintendent of the Atlanta and S Andrews Bay Railway Company at Panama City Fla has returned to Panama after spending several days here with his family Mrs Wilson and children will move to Panama soon Mr and Mrs James Park were called to Tuscaloosa Wednesday because of the death of Mr Park's brother David Park He once underwent a major operation at Tuscaloosa last Friday Mr and Mrs Kenneth Shealy left today for Tuscaloosa to attend the funeral services at 10 00 a m Friday
The Club de Vingt held its monthly luncheon yesterday at the Houston Hotel. Hostesses Mrs. Paul Flowers Mrs. Hubert Farmer and Mrs. W C Farmer oversaw a pink floral decor. Twenty four members attended the game, won by Mrs. Marcellus Spann who received the high score award.
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