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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1936
Page
7
Fragmentary poem fragment by Caroline Parker Smith from The Post's Forum. Contained lines evoke playful imagery and distant memories with unclear context.
Bennie Evans, daughter of Mr and Mrs H R Evans, celebrated her sixth birthday at Franklin Street with a tea party for friends Friday afternoon. Refreshments included punch and coke. Guests included Julia Lewis, Mary Frances Hills, Ferrel Shanks, Betty Carl ax, Jenn Saunders, Olle Feenmold, Robert Lokey and John Sphenson. Helpers serving and assisting were Betty Adams, Beth Bell, Ellen Evans, Dorothy Arna, Bralene Evans and Saxe Adma.
Mrs Billie Hardwick hosted her card club at her Enterprise home on College Street on Thursday at 8. The living room featured decorations of yellow lilies and petunias. Eight players attended: Mesdames Watkins Wapley Oscar Lee Pittman Lo Sax Byrd and Misses Floy Laspier Bara Nell Golf Elizabeth Falemon and Eva Grimes. After several rounds Keane was played for the prize won by Miss Noy Lassiter. A salad course and tea followed.
Mrs E M Tomer was hostess at her Woodland Drive home for a bridge gathering of Ard Club members including Mrs T J Whatley, Mrs Mots Garner, Mrs Edward Burke, Mrs Guy Prescott, Mrs K Winnon, Mrs Vance Baldwin, Mrs Harry Grubb and Mrs M Thrash. Mrs Gartner won the high score prize and refreshments followed.
New York, April 27. Famous children influence spring juvenile wear. Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose spark pastel, bright hues, sailor suits echoing on boys and girls. Coats, knitted wear, and colorful frocks reflect a varied palette and lively design trends for the younger set.
The Chautauqua Club of Enterprise was hosted by Mrs Mia J Henderson with members serving in committees for the new year. Mrs F A Butner was named president elect and reported on the federation meeting in Tuscaloosa. The afternoon included readings on Rembrandt and The Puritans, music by members, a social hour, and a formal dinner with pink roses and spring decorations. Out of town guests included Mrs Fred Sheridan and Mrs Joe Barron.
The Gunter Metcalf rites were solemnized at the Enterprise home of Mrs Huey Gunter Metcalf in county. Mr Gunter, a popular young man from New Krackton, was buried.
The Elba Club’s April gathering at Mrs Windham’s home featured a party for Parttime Book Club members. Tables for four hosted rooked geit games and congealed salad sandwiches plus ice drinks were served. Attendees included Mrs ROL Martin Mrs T OH Deal and Mrs Jeff Bryan with news of members recent travels and upcoming May Day plans.
ENTERPRISE April 27 Mrs F A Butner hosted a luncheon for 20 guests at her Lee Street home. Pink rose decorations brightened living room and hall. A three course meal was followed by bridge with high score to Mrs Grady Proctor and cut prize to Mrs Kels Peacock. Out of town guests included W T McElwaine Lakeland Fla and Mrs Joe Barzan Greenville. Mrs E M Hightower and Miss Ann Johnson Brundidge left for Louisville Ky to attend the Kentucky Derby.
George Washington Coleman 7 and his brother Jame Coleman 41 lived in a one room cabin in Bakers Gulch for 62 years separated by chalk lines marking individual domains. They never crossed into each other’s areas, kept separate meals and belongings, and rarely spoke to neighbors. Jame died of pneumonia, leaving George in seclusion with the chalk boundary still in place.
Hollywood April 27 AP Grace Moore pursues serious camera lessons with director-coach Josef von Sternberg and a standard size film on her European tour. Celebrities mingle at a Hollywood ball with Joan Bennett, Robert Taylor, Janet Gaynor, Irene Hervey, Joan Blondell, Dick Powell, Dolores Costello, Isabel Jewell, Rosa Alexander Hodges, Josephine Dillon, Judy Haydon, and others noted.
Wild turkeys in the Texas hill country awaken to the gobbler season as spring arrives, with calls echoing through the pines and birds gathering near water and food sources. The scene marks the transition from winter calm to breeding activity, reshaping local wildlife behavior and hunter expectations.
The Geneva Garden Club outlined plans for its annual gladioli show to be held in Geneva, with a May or June date dependent on town development. Mrs Johnson hosted a spring gathering at her North Commerce home, where members admired a rare flower arrangement and awards were given for miniature diaphry. Officers and several members were elected, and the club voted to sponsor vaudeville acts during the week starting April 27, led by Mrs Winter and Velthe Punion.
The final Pierian club meeting was held at the home of Mrs R C Conner with Mrs J J Fanti presiding. The program featured readings by club members, musical selections, a panel bowl hosted by J W Wender, and decorations of pink roses and candy. Out of town guests included Mrs Fred Sheridan and Mrs Lewell Farrin, with several Montgomery visitors returning home after the weekend.
Elba community notes the Elba Girls Auxiliary meeting held at Doris Dubois home with 25 members present, largest attendance since founding. Vice president Marjorie Bruneti chaired. roll call and minutes read. devotional by Sara Young. prayers by Helen Jon. stories of missionaries shared by Martha Ham. Guests served cherry nectar and sandwiches. guests included Mrs Grace, Dorothy Graze, Judy Moore of Clark and the Hicks from At-Tabla area as Frances Creech covers.
Paragould Arkansas resident Mrs I C McDonald shares her experience with Cardus during menopause. She reports relief from weakness and nervousness after using about seven bottles, noting improved energy for daily tasks in her forties. She urges others to consult a physician before use.
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