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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1950
Page
6
A reflective verse fragment recalls a mother cherishing roses and the Infinite. It also hints at a father who loved the stars and a shared family reverie about wonder and sacred places beyond ordinary sight. The piece blends memory with celestial imagery and personal devotion.
Mira Caroline Sparks Acree, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Acree, wed Raymond Emmett Scheibe of Fla at First Presbyterian Church Orlando in a candle lit ceremony. The bride wore a hornpipe blue gown with lace medallions and navy white accessories, with an orchid corsage. After a small dinner hosted by the bride's mother at the Angebilt Hotel, the couple left for Daytona Beach and will reside at 4121-2 F Central Avenue, Orlando.
The Friendship class of the First Baptist Sunday School held a church social with a kid themed party. Members wore costumes, enjoyed bubble gum and stick candy, and Ed win Whatley led games while Mrs Raymond Shelley gave a devotional and a brief business session. Attendance included numerous members and the Moody Hospital Alumnae Association announced a meeting at 7:00 p.m. tomorrow at the nurses' home.
Mrs. and Mrs. Marshall Ivey of Webb announce daughter Marsha Jean born in a local hospital in April. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Kirkland of Dothan and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Ivey of Webb. A son, James Averette Hughes, born April 11 to Mr. and Mrs.
Hedland Avenue Baptist Women's Missionary Society met in members homes Monday afternoon for mission study. Four circles reported meetings with eight attendees in some circles, prayers led by various members, and lessons on Life of Christ and Japan a New Day. A visitor and a new member joined Anne Judson circle, while other groups held devotional and meditation segments.
Mrs Burl Pope hosted the Mr Pleasant home demonstration club with eight members and five visitors attending a chair slipcover making demonstration led by Miss Rita Thomas and devotional by Mr CP Inv Dan. Williams and Perry Williams clubs reported members new visitors and demonstrations on sewing equipment care.
Lena Avery Circle held a Royal Service program at Southside Baptist Woman's Missionary Society. Mrs Hubert Snell led. topics included reading material needs in Europe and Latin America, publishing in Nigeria, and presses for God. Forty nine members attended and plans were made for the quarterly Webb meeting.
The Southside Baptist Woman's Missionary Society circle met at Mrs. A. G Spinks home with seven members and a new member Mex Lewin Bure. Mrs. Abe Lamb opened with prayer. Clarice Weeks led devotional. the mission book Prophet of Little Cane Creek reviewed by Mrs. Spinks.
The Panama City Federation of Garden Clubs sponsors a spring flower show at the Civic Center on April 29. The event runs Saturday evening from 8:00 p.m. and continues Sunday, opening at noon. Expected participants include local garden clubs and horticulture enthusiasts.
Robert Hollis and Robert Lara chair the event with a plan to stage a show themed Through the Golden Gaia. Members are refining entries and invites go to amateur gardeners and Garden Cubs to participate.
Curtis Memorial Woman's Society of Christian Service elected officers Monday afternoon. Griffin named president, Mrs Rata Walker vice president, and Mrs Calvin Mee Lu secretary and treasurer. Department chairmen were appointed including Mrs W D Robinson secretary of promotions and church social relations. Other roles covered missionary education youth work children's work and literature. The program featured Methodist Woman and World Outlook readings. Thailand School Parent Teacher Association will hold its next meeting at 2 30 p m Thursday in the school auditorium.
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