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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1948
Page
8
A fragmented OCR passage hints at campaign activity before a primary. Mentions Democrats and Republicans striving to mobilize voters, with references to Deal and Josely Velop tasks, though readable details are limited.
A philosophical meditation on death contrasts social ranks as final equality in the grave. Mrs. Sanford Pate presents a piano recital at Ashford High School auditorium featuring Edna Earle Christmas and 15 other students at eight o clock Monday evening. H R McClintock has been moved from hospital to home at 109 Commonwealth Court after several weeks illness.
Huntingdon College hosts the May Festival finale with the March of the Toy Soldiers and the coronation of Katie Walls of New Market as May Queen. The day includes Homecoming reunions at 10:30, campus lunch at noon, Ruth Milner of Gadsden sworn in as Student Body president at 1:30, and Alumnae Association meeting at 2:30.
Dothan Country Club plans a weekend of social events for its annual golf tournament. Open house Friday at 6 30 p.m. cocktail party. Breakfast 7 30 to 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday with lunch planned. Saturday night features a tournament dance with the Southernaires. About fifty out-of-town golfers are expected. Prizes awarded in all flights and the W. C. Faulkner trophy will be presented Sunday at 6 p.m. Participants invited hail from several Georgia and Florida towns.
Retonga helped W. T. Milner regain 11 pounds after severe weight loss and digestive distress. The retired Baptist deacon from Atlanta reports improved appetite, sleep, and no longer needs harsh laxatives. The herbal formula combines Vitamin B-1 and digestive-juice support, available at Cash Drug Store.
The Napier Field Home Demonstration Club held its monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon. The program featured distribution of new salad recipes and a devotional titled Spring Cleaning by Mrs. A. R. Jenkins. Six new members joined the roll: Mrs. Harold Curry, Mrs. Thames Spooner, Mrs. T. W. Snowden, Mrs. Ellison Powenl, Mrs. L. Davis, and Mrs. Earl Jones.
Ashford society members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will sponsor a sale of blind made articles from the State school for the blind at Talladega on Tuesday afternoon from 3 00 p m to 6 00 p m The sale features special gifts for Mothers Day and the public is urged to cooperate Proceeds go to the students who made the articles.
On Wednesday afternoon Linda Stuart was honored at a birthday party at her home in Elba. Guests included Beverly Whitman Roxie Ann Stone Mary Elizabeth Still Jo Ann Stone and others. Mrs Latert directed games and cake and Yee cream were served.
Miss Marjorie Pullum and Miss Ethel Walden hosted a picnic supper for the Business and Professional Women's Club at Porter's Fairy land on Tuesday evening. Miss Gladys Holland outlined the three day Alabama Federation program to be held in Birmingham May 21 23 under the theme We Face Tomorrow. Mrs Wiley Deal entertained with readings as members and guests gathered.
The Cradle Roll Workers of the First Baptist Church held their monthly social and business meeting at Mrs. B. C. Granger's home. Fourteen members and one visitor, Mrs. Houston Shinholster, attended as devotional by Mrs. Hobson Eddins with the topic God's Unemployed.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Webb Missionary Church held a monthly meeting led by Mrs. J. H. Lee. A meditation by Merc Raymond Williams and a program on The Faith and Her Increase by Pearl Ludlum and others preceded refreshments. Attendees included Mary Dausay, de P. Whatley, NH Ayres, J. Ho Lee, Lucie Causey, Minnie Rouse, Pearl Ludlum, Raymond Welliams, Deacy Raley, Edgar Irex, Bravan Hinson, and Mr. Whaley. hostess was Mrs. Henrys Whacey.
The lesson surveys the biblical story of return from exile in Babylon under Cyrus and the rebuilding effort led by Nehemiah with Ezra. It notes the partial return, the persistence of Jewish life in Babylon, and the rise of Zionist zeal, with impacts on Judaism and early Christianity through proselytes and Paul’s message.
VEW Auxiliary hosted a social with an 8 PM start and a served supper. About fifty members and guests danced and enjoyed the occasion. Also noted were Mrs J A Williams and others attending a Rose Show in Thomasville Georgia, while local residents visited relatives in Dothan and Raleigh.
A rapid rollout highlights delicious breads rolls and dessert breads ready for shoppers. Store shelves show quick bake options as grocers stock new products.
Mr and Mrs LO Balduin of Bunnell Florida announce the arrival of a daughter, Sara Cornelia, born at Halifax Hospital Navonea Beach Florida on April. The child is a granddaughter of Eddie Baldwin of Ozark Route Three.
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