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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1949
Page
3
Poem in verse form about resting beneath prairie grass with winds passing overhead and the meadowlark singing. The speaker requests eternal peace and heavenly bliss as earth fades to quiet darkness. The signer Lynn Hamilton anchors the piece with a personal farewell.
The Dorian Garden Club met at Houston Memorial Library with hostesses Mrs Wright and Mrs Lewis. Flower show plans were explained by Mrs Lewis. New committees were appointed led by Mrs Ralph Daughtry and music chairwomen Mrs Campbell and Mrs Fiddins. Miss Sue Malone spoke on flower arrangements and color balance. Visitors Mrs H T McAliley and Mrs W C Cumbie attended. thirty six members were present.
A vintage ad touts a frock with a portrait neckline and scalloped bertha collar, noting skirt fullness. It lists pattern No 2972 in sizes 10 through 20, with size 16 priced at 54 dollars yds and 35 inch, plus ribbon yardage. requests 25 cents for the pattern and the seeker’s name, address, and style number.
Mrs Dalton Cotton entertained her bridge club on Wednesday afternoon at her home with white gladioli and snapdragons. Iced drinks preceded games. Prizes went to Mrs Adna Hubbard Mrs J R Dykes and Mrs Murray Wells. bingo prize to Mrs John McClure. Easter baskets were awarded to Mrs Carlos Andrews and Mrs Coleman Garrett. A dessert course in Easter motif followed. Attendees included Mrs O W Rudd Mrs J R Dykes Mrs Adna Hubbard Mrs Carlos Andrews Mrs David Pruett Mrs Harry Mixon Mrs Murray Weiss Mrs Coleman Garrett and guest Mrs John McClure.
Chipley Garden Club schedules its annual flower show for Wednesday April 26 at the Methodist educational building. Fifteen arrangements compete across categories led by chairmen Lena Richards Ross Cox Z. F. Blackburn G. W. Carter F. B. Calloway F. Stanton A. Alberson T. Herndon Gordon Warren R. H. Chambers Jimmie Laseiter Howard Bowers Lee Buchanan and others. Ribbons awarded per design color harmony originality balance and material condition with multiple classes including bowls roses fruits minis and more. Also Moody hospital alumnae to meet at seven this evening at the nurses home. Dinner ideas include baked fish with peas and lemon onion sauce and a quick applesauce dessert with graham crumbs and brown sugar butter.
Ozark special report on a Thursday afternoon party hosted by Mrs H D Casey honoring her daughters Mrs H W Burnette of Athens Georgia Mrs H N Prestwood of Beeton and Mrs Graves Riley Jr of Auburn. Guests enjoyed roses snapdragons bridge prizes and a salad course with iced fruit drinks.
Ozark Special The monthly business and social meeting of the Fidelis S S class of the Ozark Baptist church was held at the home of Mrs J H Kelley with Miss Lily Hudson as co host. The devotional was given by Mrs Ross Grimes. Mrs O W Rudd presided over the business and Miss Lily Hudson was secretary.
Thomasville prepares for the 28th annual Rose Festival with a free Friday program at VA Domiciliary Center open 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm. A mammoth parade of 25 to 30 floats begins downtown, escorted tours of large northern estates are offered, and several social events accompany the weekend festival.
Blakely special report notes eleven junior camp fire girls met at Mrs. Warren Hunt home to finish apron work and plan a Canadian dance for May Day in Arlington on May 1 Patricia Davis served a salad course during social hour Intermediate group met at the American Legion Hall with eleven members and one new member Virginia Jackson Officers were elected for the group including President Sylvia Hartley Vice President Rebecca Crawford Secretary Faye Robinson Treasurer Peggy Stewart Reporter Marilyn Middleton Program Chairman Rebecca Crawford Project Chairman Lillian Mims Assistants Peggy Houston and Virginia Jackson Song Leaders Claudette Fleming Martha Jane Rogers Hostesses Peggy Houston and Martha Jane Rogers provided cold drinks and sandwiches.
Hartford special report on Geneva Methodist Youth Fellowship sub district meeting at the Geneva church. New officers elected include Simon Hobbs as president, Millard Dillard vice president, Carol Dismuke secretary, Laurene Burch treasurer, and Mary Ann Gillis publicity chair. Officers and chairmen reports, worship program, and social on church lawn followed by sandwiches. Also notes about participants from West Side Pondtown Samson and others. Philip Ramsey had appendectomy recent night at local hospital.
Blakely circles report multiple meetings with twelve to eighteen members per circle. Programs covered Easter reflections, missionary letters, and prayers, with clothes drives for overseas aid and refreshments provided by hostesses and assistants.
Mr and Mrs James C Taylor announce the birth of a daughter Rita Jane born April 13 in a local hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs H C Taylor and Mr and Mrs Sam Lane.
Two Grandview Woman's Missionary Society circles met Monday afternoon for meditation and mission programs. Lenora Caraway circle had nine members with Mrs. J. E. Brown as devotional chair, topic Garments Given. James Drake led prayers. Mrs. G. H. Caraway presided and reports were heard. Frances Pate circle met with Mrs. Alvin Shirley for seven members. prayers were offered by Mrs. Hoyt Harris and Mrs. W. H. Caraway. Refreshments were served in both gatherings.
Presbyterian Women of the Church heard a Bible study titled Household of Faith led by Mrs J N Dendy and Mrs Charles A Dunseth. The meeting discussed joint circles, Family Week activities, a May supper, prayer band day, and gifts to theChildren's Home. Twenty seven attended the luncheon Friday at the Houston hotel.
Careful on eyes use Lavoptik for soothing irritation burning soreness and inflammation. Promises cooling relief for tiredness itching and granulated lids with a money back guarantee after 30 years of use embraced by thousands.
The Rehobeth Parent Teacher Association held its final meeting of the school year in the high school auditorium with Mrs. John Hughes in charge. Rev Edd Hinson led the meditation and Dr H B Belmar directed two film showings Time Nursing and Milk Parade. Officers elected were Mrs Early Deal president Mrs Albert Martin vice president and Mrs Otis McAllister secretary and treasurer. The group voted to send the new president to the P T A convention. Fifth grade pupils received the attendance prize and a social hour followed with refreshments.
Circles of Headland Avenue Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met Monday afternoon in members homes for mission study programs followed by socials and refreshments. Hattie Newton circle hosted ten members with three visitors. Anne Judson circle had seven members including one new member. Lottie Moon circle eight members with one visitor. Ida Keyton circle eight with one visitor. Lucy Wood circle eight. prayers led by various members, mission lessons taught, and close with prayers. James Arthur Hughes Jr is ill at 208 S Oates street. Mrs S H Wright Jr and children Karen and Harper Wil are staying with relatives in Gulfport Mississippi.
OZARK special report recalls a birthday party for Jerry Cotton aged eight at home. Decorations feature ragged robin carnations and spring flowers. About forty guests enjoyed games, an egg hunt, prizes to named children, Easter basket favors, photographs, and an ice cream cake with pink and yellow flowers and eight pink candies.
The Fidelis Sunday class of Headland Avenue Bay church will hold a social event at 7:30 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs Edwin Worthy.
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