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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1949
Page
1
Fragmentary lines evoke rural memory and seasons. It mentions April countryside, alow flowers, clouded weather, plowed fields, young corn, Lek country roads, stiles, and crickets. The piece references Queen Anne's face and blue cotton cloth, with distant church steeples and friendly dogs and people.
Tuesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. J. L. Blakey home included prayers led by Mr. Blakey and Mrs. White. Devotional Fishers of Men won by Mrs. Blakey. A poem Gods Silver Lining read by Mrs. Riley. Reading Gentle Jesus by Mrs. White. Vocal solo Closer Still With Thee by Mrs. Blakey. Refreshments served at close.
The notice promotes pattern No. 2921 with a waistline empire dress featuring a portrait neckline and flaring skirt, with applique accents. It lists sizes 11 13 15 Ms and 19, fabric details, and pricing. Orders require Name Address and Style Number and state size. The Summer Fashion Book expands with over 150 cotton friendly designs for all ages.
A large group of relatives and friends gathered Sunday at Mr and Mrs Jim Shields home on Hartford route for a yard picnic luncheon. Attendees included the Roney and Shields families along with extended relatives, children, and guests from nearby towns.
Miss June Bryson, to be married in June to Joe Sanders Jr., was honored at a Thursday morning coffee hosted by Mrs. Frank Newton and Mrs. Kells Carroll of Ozark. The Newton home on South Park Avenue showcased spring bouquets and white floral centerpieces while Mrs. Adam Grant and Mrs. Jerome Sullivan assisted in service. Relatives and close friends of the couple attended.
Mr and Mrs Alma Lofton and Mrs W R Pybus were honored Saturday night at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Troy Hughes on Ashford route one. Guests included Hughes family Pybus and Paramore families and other locals from Dothan and nearby towns.
Dothan Little Theatre members tackle repairs at the city auditorium, cleaning dressing rooms and repairing seating while earmarking profits from the upcoming Blithe Spirit for further renovations. The Noel Coward comedy stars Mrs. William Elliott with Marvin Carter and Mrs. Charles Lawshe in key roles. tickets available from theatre members or the Book and Art Shop.
Mra L M Bashinsky of Troy chairs Alabama division UDC education committee announces 1949 50 scholarships for descendants of Confederate soldiers. Funds range from 30 to 530 dollars at colleges and academies across Virginia Kentucky Missouri North Carolina Georgia and Tennessee including Transylvania College University of Virginia and Berea. Notable awards include Woodrow Wilson Memorial 100 at law school and a 530 dollarTransylvania College offer based on scholastic standing.
Graceville residents gathered for a surprise birthday supper at Ollie Harrison s home on Graceville route two in honor of her fiftieth birthday anniversary. Attendees included many friends and relatives from Graceville and Dothan, such as J W Lassiter, Buddie Peacock family, Dalton Skinner family, Paul Harrison, Rubs Davis family, Ollie Harrison, Wayne Lassiter family, Buck Hinson family, Clyde Lassiter family, Jesse Bennefield, John Johnson, and Chester Lassiter.
Mrs Brooks McNeal entertained a group of friends Saturday afternoon for daughter Jean's 10th birthday. Attending were Martha Coskrey Mary Cosbie Edith James Louise Meieal Evelyn Jean Patricia Pratt of Atlanta Georgia and others. Candy and cookies were served.
Montevallo Alabama College will host the fifth Dancy Lecture featuring Dr. Dumas Maione of Columbia University speaking on If Thomas Jefferson Were Here Reflectons on Contemporary Problems in the Light of his Philosophy and Practice. Lectures April 21 22 in Palmer Auditorium with topics on education democracy and freedom. endowment by Miss Unity D Dancy honors Sarah Dandridge Garth Dancy.
A birthday dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Alma Loftin Mrs. W. R. Pybus Mrs. Arthur Roland and Miss Eloise Battles was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Hughes on Ashford route one. Attendees included Sanford Battles and family Daisy B. Hughes Arthur Roland and family W. B. Pybus and family Alma Loftin Carmel Battles Daisy Nell and Cullen Hughes Jr.
Descendants of the Lewis family from Slocomb and Hartford gathered Sunday at the Hartford home of Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson for a reunion luncheon served picnic style. They voted to meet annually on the second Sunday in May with the 1950 gathering planned for Hurricane Church.
A meeting of the Dale County Baptist Sunday School association will be at Ozark Baptist church at 2 30 p m Sunday April 24. Vacation Bible school work will be stressed with Charles Ed Howell of Montgomery as principal speaker. Department conferences led by Mrs Freddie Windham with beginners Mrs J L Godwin primary Mrs Harris Milligan juniors and Mrs Harvey J Matthews intermediates. All Sunday school workers in the Dale association urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Fred Riley announce the birth of son John Durwood Riley on April 14. Grandparents are H C Riley Tallahassee Fla Mattie Riley Dothan and Theo Lee Daleville. Mr and Mrs O B Bright announce daughter Sharon Annie born April 12. Grandparents are H C Judah Ozark route three and J W Bright Midland City route one.
Mrs. A W Hawkins reviewed Cheaper by the Dozen at the Round Table Study Club meeting led by Mrs. Bruce Flurry with Mrs. Roy Bill presiding. The event at Mrs. C M Guillat’s home featured lilies and daisies, with twelve members present and new officers installed including Mrs. Hawkins as president and Mrs. Roy Hill as vice president.
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