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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1949
Page
4
Dr. Lin Yutang argues modern life overemphasizes seriousness and religiosity. He warns dictators lack humor, leading to fanaticism, while humor purifies individuals and nations, fostering good sense and peaceful, cultured outlooks.
Mrs John Gleaton entertained her bridge club at her Blakely home on College Street with spring flowers in the rooms. Warren Flint won high score, Georgie Warrick was low, Jack Gilstrap second low, and ice cream served to a long list of attendees.
ELBA Special Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Reeves entertained guests at their home Monday evening honoring Lieut. and Mrs. James E. Reeves and daughter Patsy of Calhoun, S. C., and Mrs. Jack Duval of Anacortes, Wash. A delicious supper was served on the spacious lawn with attendees including WS. Reeves, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Brown and Harold, Mr. and Mrs. Klow Brian and Eddie, Mrs. Fay Bowdoin and Foves Ann, Ales Strichhind, Mrs. Curry Taylor, Mrs. Arkey Johnson and sons Johnnie and Ralph, Maxwell Reeves and son Max Jr.
Members urged to finish reservations for the Harmony Club annual luncheon at the Houston hotel Friday. Guests allowed. reservations due before noon Wednesday. Committee: Mrs J C Knight, Mrs Walter Moon, Mrs J L Culver Jr with phone numbers 1135 1602 1791. Highlights include Mrs F M Gaines opera trip recap and Miss Mary Beth Wells piano solo.
Infant son Gordon Ivy was baptized at the Donalsonville Baptist Church. Rev Doyle C Smith uncle of the infant officiated. Water from the Sea of Galilee used in the ceremony, a gift from Walter Britt Miller US Navy. Water obtained in 1948 near Tiberias while stationed in Palestine with the UN Truce Commission. Ceremony held before an altar decorated with aster lilies.
Dr and Mrs C E Blakey entertained Lawton Training Union of First Baptist Church for the unions second anniversary. The event featured larkspur swellpeas lilies snapdragons and an embossed anniversary cake. Members arrived with corsages and a devotional and prayer service preceded the fellowship hour with history presented by Mrs Grantham.
Four judges have been selected for Dothan's annual Flower Show to be held at the Armory on Montgomery Road April 30 and May 1. Mrs. O S Lewis chairs the judges committee and the panel includes Mrs. Chris Sherrock Mrs Roy Garrett Mrs Thomas Edwards of Montgomery and Mrs Guy Yaste of Pensacola. A luncheon for the judges is planned at the Houston hotel with reservations encouraged by noon Thursday. The public is invited to exhibit blooms and attend.
Mr and Mrs Dorman Tucker of Graceville Florida announce the birth of son Rodger Glenn born April 23. Grandparents J J Tucker of Vernon Florida and Mrs C Rolland of Dothan route. Mr and Mrs Carl W Lawson announce daughter Lisa Carswell Lawson born April 12. Grandparents E N Lawson of Gainesville Florida and Mrs W R Ryals and the late Mr Ryals of Americus Georgia. Mrs Lawson lived in Dothan seven years and visits with cousin Mrs A T Marchman.
The Junior TIT class at Cottonwood High School will stage Grandad Meets a Pal at 7:00 Tuesday night April 26 in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Charles McCord Dan Thompson Sylvia Lewis Betty Watford Charles Watford Annie Laura Messer Gene Granger Otis Kirkland Jewel Dempsey Virginia Meadows Bobby Brooks and Betty Ann Clark. A half million full moons would be required to equal the light of the sun.
Buttoning at both sides makes a butterfly sleeve dress easy for daughter to slip into and mother to iron. Pattern No. 2205 offers sizes 2 4 6 and 8 with pants ties. Send 25c for pattern with name address and style number.
Children and relatives gathered at the Money home in Pansey route one to celebrate Mr. Money’s 74th birthday. Numerous Money family members from Columbia route two Haleburg and Columbus attended, with comings and goings noted and several illnesses and visits reported. Dragonflies are stated to fly at about 60 miles per hour.
The First Baptist YWA of business women met last night at the church with Miss Bertha White presiding. Miss Frankie Preston gave the devotional and Miss Betty Preston spoke on A Good Reputation is Like Money in the Bank. Caroline Palmer reported on community mission visits to shut ins and sent sympathy to Rev Fay Askew in Argentina. A new member, Miss Marie Johnson, was added. supper was by Mrs C W Johnson. Members present included Mrs Max Morris and many others.
Ashford Principal George W. Franklin releases lists of first and second honor roll juniors and seniors for the past six weeks. Names span many students including Fay Kirkland Martha Lee Emily Adams Myra Conrad Gwendolyn Ingram Sally McArthur and James Massey among others.
The VFW Auxiliary Wiregrass Post 3073 will hold a regular session at eight tonight in the VFW clubroom 110 Oates Street a social to follow all members urged to attend A cemetery working at New Hope Baptist church Thursday April 28 invites interested persons to help clean the cemetery and church area Mrs C W Bell to entertain Sesame Study Club at 315 pm Wednesday at 214 Blackshear Street Also notes on guest towels and Java population counts included.
Advice column urges summer figure prep with posture and measurements. It details calf-building exercises to even hips and legs for bathing suit photos, including a wall stretch and barefoot rocking walk, promising gradual improvement over a week.
Elba high school Latin Club members gathered for a banquet at Elba Hotel on Thursday evening. Ann Watkins, club president, delivered the welcome and Helen Goodson spoke on Why I Like Latin. The entertainment featured a mythical baseball game. Attendees included Mrs Roberta Childs, Sam Young, Lavern e Perkins, Jerry Brunson, Patsy Mullins, Glen Vaughan, Johnny Farris, Eloise Boswell, Charles Harrison, Patricia Allred, Evelyn Sego, Olin Kearse, Koris Tillman, Buddy Whitman, Patsy Prichard, and Jimmy Bowdoin. A Sacred Harp sing is planned for May 8 at Samson high school. Also notes Rainfall in Colon Zone’s wet season averages 116 inches.
Homemakers for Wiener Roagt entertained at a roast Tuesday night at Ket Springs. Mr and Mrs Arthur Ras chaperoned the party with Brenda Sua among numerous attendees including Nelle Ivey Ruth Davis Peggy Dean Joy Miriam Marsh James W Sarah Ward Dorothy Skipge Anne Williams Rebecca Steele Dolly Fase Gay John Whiddon Hazel Robingo Dwight Kennedy Williams Jack Beasley Vic Prince Don Thompson Sue Robinson Thi Le shall and others.
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