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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1950
Page
5
A compact collection of quotes on honor duty and integrity from Pope Coleridge Shenandoah Marcus Antoninus and Socrates. The passages emphasize acting with honesty keeping promises and presenting a true character rather than chasing appearances.
Donalsonville Presbyterian Woman of the Church entertained the Wana Liddell Circle with a missions program and an offering collected. Mrs. Finley Perry presided and reports from committees were heard. An engraving for a negro orphanage and a box of clothing were planned. Refreshments followed social hour.
Ai meeting of the Fatty Gis sendanner Circle of the Pinckard Methodist WSCS led by Mrs. Frank King presented a program titled Never Again Such In Mrs. Martin Price read scripture and offered prayer. Teas were given by Mrs. King Mrs. Noel Dowling Mrs. Ralph Snell Jr and Mrs. Ennis Gibbons. Mrs. William Spivey hosted with guests Mrs. Lamar Moring and Mrs. Say Mae Brennan. Mrs. Ennis Gibbons presided business, reports from treasurer and activities chair were shared, revival plans and membership drive discussed, world peace prayer led by Mrs. Gibbons and closing prayer by Mrs. Kong.
ENTERPRISE Special The Presbyterian Women of the Church met Monday afternoon to study The Superiority of the Christian Religion a Hebrews Leviticus based work Mrs J 3 Faulk directed using a question and answer format Devotional led by Mr O N Bird included reading Hebrews Chapter 1 Prayer by Mrs Eaton Speigner punch and cookies served to nine members. The remainder notes cover a local wedding and Baptist meeting details.
The Dothan Dental Assistants Association met at Charcoal Steak House with state officers presenting. Mrs Abby Pryor spoke on Alabama association history, State President Yvonne Mallette presented a gavel with ribbons, and others discussed clinics, programs, planning, and affiliating with state and national groups. Nine executive board members attended along with 28 fellows.
Marianna notices report the birth of Edna Dernell to Dr and Mrs Edward A Rilcher in Jackson Hospital on July 29 and the birth of a son Ralph Dane to Mr and Mrs Lamar McGhee on July 90 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna special notices.
Mrs. Billie Frank Kelsoe hosted an afternoon reception for the Enterprise Club at her mother’s home with summer flowers and potted plants. Bride-elect Miss Marlon Huey attended and received a china gift. out of town guests Mrs. Billy Howard of Glenville Georgia and Mrs. Howard Nelson of Monett Missouri were honored. Howard won the high score prize and Mrs. Joe Callaway the cut prize.
Miss Bettie Proctor hosted a morning event honoring Miss Mary Nichols of Montgomery and Miss Nancy Knowles of Samson. Roses decorated the living room as guests were served party dainties and iced drinks to the honorees and attendees including several Miss Rawls Hollis Brooks Looms Benton War Andrews and others. Willie Jiles McLain Candidate For Degree. McLain, of Coffee Springs, seeks a Master’s in Education from Auburn’s Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Commencement exercises set for August 24. Dr. Fred Allison notes the class will be the largest in A P I history.
Northbound items report Mr and Mrs Dewey Napier Jr and son Kenneth visiting then returning from Nashville. Names include Miss Jolan Rivers and Julian Murrell traveling to Atlanta after two weeks with Louie Murrells. Others mention Rev and Mrs J F Kelley and Flora Ward at Baptist World Assembly in Cleveland with trips to Washington and Virginia. Gilbert Chapman visits Dallas after ten days with siblings. J W Steele hospitalized for back injury from home accident. Debut of a Chicago robbery where Ralph De Leon’s wallet proved empty, as he concealed money in a second wallet, thwarting four robbers.
Two partyminded sprona patterns offered for gifts and personal use. The heart style features a deep ruffle with ether applique. Pattern Ao. 2287 comes in one size and requires 3/4 yard fabric plus applique. Send 25 cents each to Pattern Department THE DOTHAN EAGLE 121 W. 1th St New York 11 8.
Mrs H F Zeigler and daughter Sylvia return to Adel after visiting Mrs Duda Clark. Joanne Johnson from Montgomery visits aunt Mrs Ole Fowler. Mr and Mrs L L Walker and grandson Lloyd McDonald of Perry Florida were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs C P Ywan. Lavether Lanier Jr returns to Graceville after days in Lakeland. Sanders Smith and Miss Willa Dean Fowler weekend in Columbus Georgia with James and Raymond Fowler and the Smiths. Tully Reddick returns home in Panama City after weeks with grandmother Mrs A D Buns. Marion Kirkland and Leo Markland with son Marion plan a trip to Ocoee Florida. Mr and Mrs A J Spencer and daughter Mary Evelyn of MS Don Florida weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Don Yawn. Mrs W J Knight returns after visit with Mr and Mrs B B Knight of Murfreesboro Tennessee. George Martin of Dothan and Mrs Martin visit mother Mrs Willie Williams. Mrs Curtis Smith of Albany visiting relatives. Ronnie McNutt leaves for Young Men’s Mission Conference at Ridgecrest North Carolina. Louis Register of Columbus Georgia weekend guests of their parents. Margie Nell Ray of Dothan visits cousin Miss Sara Nell Ray. Mary Harris spends week in Tallahassee Florida with Miss Jackie Pierce. Rupert Curry hosts McCure re’s mother Mrs R C Curry of Marianna Florida. Bil Paramore of Atmore visits Mr Rey Mixton. American Legion Auxiliary to meet August 3 at 7:40 pm Napier Field clubhouse. all members urged.
Miss Farrys Rose Long and Miss Mariam Long attend a children workers conference at Huntingdon College this week.
The Hartford Baptist Church educational building hosted a Newcomers reception Saturday evening. Miss Jessie Mae Metcalf introduced honorees Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Merritt, Mr. Louie Maddox, and Rev. and Mrs. Lacey Spencer. Tables were decorated with summer Dow colors pink blue and yellow. Refreshments were served to guests. Jane Crawford, daughter of Dr and Mrs R. D. Crawford, is visiting Hartford with Hits Hughes.
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