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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1936
Page
3
Edited by Miss Theo Hall phone 118 houra. A garbled poem reflecting seasonal imagery and a lines about Burns and Seneca. Contains phrases about nature, winter, and human vanity, with no clear single news event.
Mrs Henry Witherington entertained the Double Six Bridge Club and guests at her West Main Street home Wednesday afternoon. Four tables played with pastel decorations and pansies. High score went to Mrs Joe Martin. guest prize to Mrs Henry Crenshaw. Participants listed include multiple members and guests such as Mrs Henry Flowers Jr, Mr W C Barden, Mrs Julian Hall, and others.
Mrs Harper a hostess to Bible Students weekly meeting at her South Eastern home. The class discussed The Lad of Galilee and the Deal of Acts. Members and guests listed include Mrs Burkert Vanners Mr Hubert Mrs T McGit Mrs E Bentin and others.
A Sunday April 20 birthday celebration drew a large crowd at Route Two festival. The list of attendees included numerous relatives and neighbors, with names such as Mead Willie Lee Fimore and Paul Sys among those present, and many families noted for their participation. The gathering marked a communal tribute to a group of celebrants with widespread local attendance.
New York April 30 AP Bikes surge back into daily use with cycle trains and bike bounty kits as stars and common folk embrace two wheel travel. Rail lines eye sport of bikes on roads with gadgets like speedometers and lights. Fashion and gear evolve with streamlined bicycles, jewelry, masks, and women riders adopting new outfits for all weather and long rides.
Messick Kingry entertained 47 children at her home on Anpletter Street celebrating the third birthday of her son Joe. Guests played games on the lawn and received novelty favors while punch and cream were served.
The Geneva Womans Missionary Society held its social quarterly meeting in the church on Tuesday afternoon led by president Mrs D S Nash. Eleanor Ard read a summary of southern missionary activities and the year book was introduced by C D Chapman. Roy Gilstrap reported a strong calendar plan income and the parsonage furnishings committee noted a 12 dollar payment for an electric refrigerator and a 1600 dollar church debt recently paid. Members present included Mrs Nash Mrs Chapman Mr Alexander Mr Purvis N N Thoroton R L Martin C A Hinson Roy Gilstrap Dan Clemmong Hubert Clemmona W T Ronson J A Mulkey and Miss Ard.
Mrs M Thea hosted her bridge club and guests at the Hilden on Thursday afternoon. Four tables were set with bridge accessories and roses as attendees included Mrs Lou Macey, Mrs V C Lokey, Mrs Bruton, Miss Edith Holmen, Mrs B L Davis, Mrs J D Campbell, Mrs Glenn Moseley, Mrs J Fil Bliss, Mrs Lola B Yarbrough, Mrs J A Tiler, Mrs Guy Predock, Mrs Amos Tindell, Mrs T J Whatley, Mrs Morrly Garner, Mr E Ty Moesy, Mrs Ed Burke, Mrs A F Wilson, and Mrs M F Baker.
Mrs. W B Sellers entertained her card club at her Samson home with a bridge afternoon. Three tables played, high score trophies went to Mrs. Richard Wright and Mrs. Leonard Trawick guest of the club. Refreshments were served. Invitees included Mesdames Bowyer Watson Rima Davis Neal Register Redman Faulk Wright Palmer and Mrs Leonard Trawick.
Bridge club members were entertained by Mrs Julian Dell Thurn at her home on West Main. Players included Mr Louis Blaum Mr R E Neff Mrs J D Ayers Mrs Stanley Pittmat Mrs J L Harris Mrs Barry Hall Mrs Randolph Lurie and Mrs A Davis.
Samson April 30 Special The Rameon Study club marked Reciprocity day and Home Coming day with a reception at Mrs W F McCartney house on Broad street. Guests included representatives from five federation clubs and members of the Samson Music Club with attendance by out of town visitors from Montgomery Elba Geneva and Opp. An ice course featuring club colors concluded the event.
Mrs Myra Thowley and Miss Minnie Davis jointly hosted a miscellaneous shower Saturday at the home of Miss Davis for Mrs Ceclon Draughon Dupree of Dothan the recent bride. Guests registered included numerous local residents as roses decorated the reception rooms. Food was served in the dining room by Mrs Thomley and Miss Odessa Bates.
Coffee County High School PTA held its final meeting of the year in Enterprise on Tuesday afternoon President Mrs Max Warren presiding Officers for next year named include Vice President Mrs W S Huey Secretary Mrs W H Harrigan Treasurer Mrs Will Capps Parliamentarian Mrs H H Luther A $30 PTA donation will fund stage repairs Vocations building received $14.88 and the Enterprise library association $8 Thanks and farewell remarks praised teachers and mothers for their cooperation during the year.
On Monday afternoon April 30 Mrs Farris and Mrs Mayo Prescott jointly hosted the Methodist Missionary Society meeting at Mrs Farris home on Plant Avenue. The program included talks on Korea and other items, devotional led by Mrs Walker Bancroft, and a social with salad sandwiches and tea.
Mrs H A Denton entertains her bridge club Thursday at her mother Mrs H Green's North Poster Street home. Read list includes Mrs R D Crawford Mrs T W Palmer Miss Sue Malone Mrs Z N Mul Ying Mrs John Flowers Annie Lauria Harmon Reynolds May Mrs E F Moody Mrs Henry Flowers Mrs A D Ussery and Mrs Floyd Baxter.
The Ozark quarterly rally was held at the church with members present. Mrs J H Johnson presided, and Ralph Seal, Hugh Moony, and Mrs Ruby at Jere served as officers or attendees. Names like Pinckard and others are listed among participants.
Mrs Ralph Charming hosts a Friday bridge gathering on South Johnson Street with a prettily appointed room, bouquets of cat flowers, and high score prizes. Guests include Mrs Leon Cooper, Roland Faulk, Harlan Bascom Pledger, John Beall, and others as dainty sandwiches and iced fruit drinks are served.
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