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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1936
Page
9
Caroline Parker Smith reflects in The Poet's Forum on colonialism and the psyche of oppressed lands. The piece presents stark imagery of Congo waters, dark jungles and the pain of racial domination.
The Baptist Training Unions of the First Baptist Church will hold a sunrise service at 6 30 o clock Saturday morning at the church. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Violin Club met on South St Andrews St with Annette Stephenson as hostess. Attendees included Peggie Coleman, Jimmie Wood, Beatrice Thames, Medge Forrester, Mrs. Forrester, Marjorie Pullum, Mrs. Pullum, John Lewis Leslie, Irving Feingold, Charles Cherry, Daisey Dell Brookins and Mrs. Edlean Trotter. An ice course followed the program. Eerl Green of Uvalde Texas roped a ice hawk while riding a horse after it attacked sheep.
Mrs T J Holl and Mrs M S Horton hosted a miscellaneous shower Saturday from 2 to 4 pm at Mrs T J Hollis home honoring their niece Roma Mae Drew Brown of Malvern, a recent bride. Guests named include many in the Rehobeth community and surrounding towns. A luncheon and iced tea followed the afternoon gathering.
The Alabama Supreme Court on April 24 handed down rulings on several appeals from Dale Covington and Houston circuits. Applications for rehearing were overruled in cases including George Bryan v. State, Fred Gulledge v. State, Jesse Priestwood Jones et al v. D W Gantt ex ad, and M Lewin et al v. Sarah Francis Lenket.
Verner Haldens, longtime director of Montgomery Little Theatre, resigns to become production director of a WPA sponsored federal theatre project in Birmingham. His resignation was accepted by the Little Theatre board. He is a native of Des Moines Iowa.
A fragment from a 20th century notice discusses D A R figures and alien deportation debates. It references Mrs. William A. Backer and Mrs. Harper Sheppard with claims about birth records and marriages, noting opposition to the Connidge Kerr bill and remarks on ancestry.
A Sunday school study course will be held at the Baptist church this week and next, taught by Dr. W D Ogietree at 7 PM. The course uses the book Rome Learning Pro licensed, with 43 teachers and officers enrolled in the program.
Lawmakers weighed altering the corporate tax structure to lift revenues. Senate finance committee pressed questions on revenue impact while House members considered a plan to tax undistributed profits and adjust rates, with broad opposition and cautious support from both parties.
The Geneva High senior class enjoyed an outing to Junction and a nearby river park on Wednesday. Home room teacher Mr J F McLeod hosted the event as a reward for staging one of the best short plays in Geneva. Attendees included Alice Byrd, Marge Blount, Mary Grantham, Rachel Jenkins, Mamie Howell, Hildeg Newman, Ciara Martin, Maxine Majors, Bernice Johnson, Kitty Stewart, Bas Hathaway, Beatrice Vaniandringham, Annette Crutchfield, Bula Morris, Billy Hightower, Abby Harris, Ethel Morris, Joseph Ward, Dick Bullock, Melvin Cain, Lamar Beck, Revert Beasley, Ned Bryan, Jack Alexander, James Driv-Winton Justice, James Barratt, James Abbott, Paul Hendrix, and Charles Winn.
Hollywood star Fred MacMurray recalls his shy high school days at Carroll College and his early doubts about acting. He describes moving from small parts to popularity after The Gilded Lily, facing war delays, and receiving support from leading co stars. MacMurray confirms engagement rumors with model Lily Lamont, noting they plan marriage.
Mire D C Walston hosted a two table card club gathering at Catalpa sires with members and guests including Mrs Myer Bineberg and Mrs KR E Mert of Calwego TH Mrs Julien Dell Norman Blaum Mrs George Vance of Andeluste J J Har ra Mrs Lariee Manahan and the hostess Mrs Jutan Dall. Mrs Dall won the club prize and Mrs one sweet prize salads and drinks were served by Mrs Halsten and Mr Louis Losffier left Junction Texas after weeks with relatives. Mrs Julian McCorkly and son and Mrs J C Etheridge of Arlington Ga visit Mrs Trusie Sport for the week.
In Geneva on Academy Street Mrs M F Noblin entertained the Baptist Women's Missionary Society circle at her home. The program centered on Faith with Mrs L F Nichols presiding. Poems were read, a Bible query led by Sam Byrd, and Mrs Noblin shared missionary life event notes. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs A J Latimer.
Hartford April 24. The YW A of the Hartford Baptist church met at the home of Miss Ruth Donell. Mattie Davie presided. Agnes Hartfox led the program with prayer by Mattie Davis. Members and leaders listed enjoyed refreshments. Mrs Tinyarman and Mrs Witton Duncan of Montgomery visited for the weekend. Mrs Davie returned from Montgomery after attending the Alabama Medical Society convention.
Montevallo YMCA announces Serah Selma as president of the student senate while Dor Andaluala becomes council president and Rachel Morris Geneva is named president of W. Co. A. Additional posts include Elizabeth Donald Pine Appice YWCA treasurer and Sophia Murawiec Selma athletic board president. Barbara Jean Burgosa birth noted.
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