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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1949
Page
8
A reflective poem explores the tension between humility and aspiration. It questions how one can reach lofty ideals while remaining capable of remorse and forgiveness. The piece contrasts the striving for the supernal with the fallibility of human living and ends with a remembered sentiment on daily forbearance.
VEW Auxiliary Post 3073 met April 26 for the first meeting of the year in South Oakes street club rooms. A game party was set for Friday at 8 p.m. with a prize cake for the winner. Mrs Grady Loftin won the contest prize. Mrs William Griggs served refreshments. Ten members attended with two visitors, Mrs Robert E Riddie and Mrs T Martin. The next meeting is scheduled for May 10.
No 2995 pattern cuts in multiple dress sizes and bolero. The Summer Fashion Book advertises over 150 cotton designs for all ages and occasions, with pattern numbers and sizes. Send name, address, style number, and size to Pattern Depart. The Dothan Eagle, 121 W. 19th St., New York 1, N.Y.
The Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary schedules its annual Spring luncheon for 12:00 noon on Tuesday May 3 at the parish house. Reservations due by Friday with Mrs. Charles R. Farmer. The St. Anne's guild met Monday at Mrs. Whit Harris's home with 11 members. Nina Hanahan guild met Tuesday at Mrs. A. C. Rodenbough's home with 15 members to discuss plans and appointments. Committees include chairs Whit Harris and O. Lewis with multiple members aiding in tables, decorations, and entertaining.
Mrs C C Bennett hosted the New Century Club for its year end meeting at her home. Mrs R E Foy and Mrs Ford presented the program with humor sketches and readings. Mrs J J Flowers led business, reports from members, and plans for city beautification. a tea closed the gathering. Leslie Gunnels, first class seaman, heads to California for discharge after four years in the Navy. Jessie Earl Kirkland to represent Southside Baptist church in Troy for the Better Speakers tournament with the topic Living For Jesus.
Mrs. T Peters hosted a Saturday evening celebration on East Lafayette Street for her son Don Peters turning fourteen. Guests included Eugene King Felton Woodham Janice Crawford Donald Bigbee Jerry Blakey and others with gifts, games, refreshments, and the embossed birthday cake.
Cecil and Helen Franco hosts a Sunday family party in Ashford route two for Helen Franco s fifth birthday. Attendees include Ashford residents J L Hicks A J Dickerson Andrew Hicks L T Wells J W Hicks Joe Hicks Ouida Dickerson Lee Roy Glass and family Emmett Wiggins and children Ruthie Lee Annie Lou Mary Helen Lynda Faye Glenda Ray Tommie Bill and Bobby from Dothan John Woodham and children Larry Mary Ann J C McCraney and sons Frank Ray from Columbia Tom Cole of Ashford route.
The Intermediate department of Headland Avenue Baptist Sunday School held an “Intermediate Day” with an 8:00 p m program. A 15 minute radio broadcast followed breakfast, then visits to absent members. The day included a boys quartet and piano solos by Barbara Cutts and Elsie Williams, with scripture by Bobby Joe Ward and a prayer led by Thomas Kennedy. Forty two students and eight teachers plus leaders participated.
Members of the Community Bible Study club gathered at Mrs. Jesse Lee home for a meditation program featuring devotions readings and poems by multiple members. The group announced future meeting details while several members traveled for weddings visits and club business. A brief notes section mentions a new baby outfit and clothing details.
The Blakely chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met with the Women's Club, with Mrs George Nelson as hostess. Officers were elected for the coming year and program segments included a salute to the Flag and a skit. Visitors Mrs Singletary and Mrs Frank Graham attended. Local gatherings covered luncheons, camp fire programs, and Junior Bluebirds practice sessions for May Day. The Camp Fire Girls met at the American Legion Hall with 12 present and social refreshments served.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy Hartford chapter met at the cemetery on a Tuesday afternoon to lay evergreen wreaths on graves of veterans from the Civil War through World War II and to honor Boy Scouts. Committee members included Mrs. Will Haten er Mrs. W. Helms Mrs. A. C. Fields Mrs. Harvey Windham and Mrs. B. H. Boyd. Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Commander were called to Samson Saturday due to the death of Mr. J. G. Spears.
A society page lists meetings, visits, and outings across Dothan. Guests include Mrs Rhett Williamson and cohostesses Mrs John Jeffer, Mrs J Kennedy, Mrs Tom Tindell, and Mrs Harvey Stewart. Attendees discussed "Ceasist the Answer in the rural community" and a salad course was served to fourteen. Also reported: travels of Mr and Mrs R S Ward, U of Ala students, and many local residents visiting Birmingham, Memphis, Mobile, Panama City Beach, and other spots. Military stationing updates, school staff choices, and organization meetings are noted, plus AAUW Dothan chapter dinner plans and club roles at Go-Co-Angie high school.
Mr and Mrs Reginald Williams announce a daughter Wanda Faye born April 10 in a local hospital. Mr and Mrs Raymond Palmer announce a daughter Rebecca Ann born April 14 in Hartford route three. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Co L Lewis of Hartford route three and Mr and Mrs W T Palmer of Bonifay route four-cs.
Southside Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met in circles Monday afternoon to study Cooperating Southern Baptists. Ida Turner circle, Macy Givens circle, Reese Watkins circle, Lena Avery circle and Ida Turner circle reported on members, devotions, business and mission study progress with several visitors and new members noted.
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