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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
5
A fragmented quotation exchange discusses human sympathy between individuals classes and nations. It urges careful thought to avoid quarrels and to verify whether disagreements concern terms rather than substantive matters. The text cites William Jennings Bryan and Caleb Colton in a dated, reflective tone.
Women of the First Christen Church honored former member Mrs. T. C. Cuthbertson of Atlanta Ga at a social Monday night at the home of Mrs. Frank Scofield. Group meetings and programs featured members from groups one and two with meditations, prayers, and a business session. A monthly meeting of the Christian Women’s Fellowship was announced for Monday night. Lizzie Martin hosted the Grandview Baptist WMS Business Women’s circle with mediation and a program including several members. Plans were made to send clothing and food to refugees through mission agencies. A square dance at the Country Club was announced for tonight inviting Jabara and out of town guests.
A 96th birthday celebration honors Mrs. Lily Holland of Geneva County known as Aunt Li or Granny. Born in Henry County, she has resided here 65 years, married Fate Holland in 1874, mother of four, survived 11 siblings, and foresees a 100th birthday. Her descendants number 20 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild, with relatives across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Mrs. W Garrett formerly Marion Huey was honored before her marriage at a Monday luncheon at the West Lee home of Mrs. Huey. Hostesses included Mrs. Warren Lane Rowe Huey Griswold Huey and others. The setting featured bridal colors white and green with flowers and place cards. Musicians James Hatcher and Sarah Cuancey provided music during the luncheon.
Hartford special report says the Hartford Methodist Church Senior Board of Stewards met at Mrs Albert Hughes home for supper with nine guests. Mary Ann Gilmar led a business session and final plans were made for Youth Night including August 27 guest speaker Erskin Johnson from Turningdon College amid remarks by Rev Lamar Spencer and others.
A string of personal notices lists Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A Shealy visiting Mt Holly Spriggs Pa while Mrs Qurelyn McCallum returns from New Jersey and New England. Others include Mrs Wanda Lunsford undergoing surgery, moves in town, and trips to Boston Troy Birmingham and Camp Grandview with many relatives and friends visiting relatives inAtlanta Dalton Knoxville Gatlinburg Cherokee Bainbridge and Sea-Fla Grove.
A series of birth notices from local families records daughters and sons born in August at area hospitals. Dianne Sue Coleman to Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Coleman. Patricia Marie Brennan to Mr. and Mrs. James H. Brennan Jr.. Larry Wayne Hilson to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hilson. Daniel-Ernest Martin to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lamon Martin. Grandparents listed for each family, with contact ties to Ke Wan es, Dothan, Daytona Beach, Webb Route One, Headland, and Ozark.
Miss Carolyn Roberson hosted Tolbert YWA this week leading devotional and delivering the main talk on Love In the Power of God. Light refreshments followed as members including Christine Horne Molly Horne Betty Bodiford Martha Roberson Carolyn Roberson Margaret Sellers Mary Smith Jane Hariley and Miss May Mathis attended. Additional reports note Mrs BR Doscher of Aiken South Carolina visiting relatives in Birmingham before returning home.
A birthday dinner was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Cherry to honor Mr. Cherry’s birthday. Attendees included numerous family members and relatives from Dothan Slocomb Graceville and Miami. Also referenced is a beach party near Panama City for H. T. McNeil and wife celebrating their 39th wedding anniversary with relatives from Dothan and Panama City attending.
In Parkersburg West Virginia the city notes chewing gum and popcorn sales dominate the market with Popcorn the best seller while references to a historic discovery like the Comstock Lode hint at mining memories. These fragments imply local commerce and regional history shaping daily life.
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