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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1932
Page
3
An old poem recalls the Biblical gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh as symbols of faith charity and guidance. The verse reflects on light guiding from the Judean night to a hopeful future while noting local notices of visits to Mobile Dothan and Panama City and a church gathering and illnesses in a community.
Garden club met Tuesday morning at Mrs. W A Jourdan’s South Oates street home. With president absent, Mrs. C G Lewis was replaced by acting chair Mrs. G HL Malone. Members J P Myers and J J Astleford enrolled as Gsw members and Miss Sue Malone led an agenda featuring a vocal piece Do You Know My Garden and a talk on Culture of Roses by L B Dye.
Members of the VU. D. C. gathered at Mrs. Jack Johnson’s home on a Sunday afternoon for a program led by president Mrs LE Manley. Several members, guests, and local families attended as stories and Hull House work were discussed, with plans announced for leadership changes and social hosting.
Miss Kate Helen Harris presided over the Thursday club yesterday afternoon on Woodland drive. Three bridge tables were set, and Mrs. Horace Hall won high score. Refreshments followed as guests, including Norma Braum and numerous club members, enjoyed the gathering despite flu cases in the area.
Mrs J H Adams entertained the Methodist Wheel at Mrs W R Buntin's home during test week with Bible study on First Kings and a secretary elected for the year. A list of attendees includes Mrs D D Strong Mrs W H Herrington and Mrs Banford Pate. After the program, sandwiches cake and coffee were served. Mrs Wyett Wells hosted a card party with contract bridge at four tables and a salad plate with coffee for the players. Little John Gheesling celebrated his fifth birthday with games and lunch at his home hosted by his aunt Madelon Gheesling.
In Stockholm, King Gustav V chose Helen Wills Moody over a dinner event to attend an exhibition tennis match. The monarch delayed the dinner by an hour to visit the stadium, where he played mixed doubles with Ditse Wille and gave her his photograph.
In Little Rock officials show 14 counties will have women in key county offices over the next two years. A list compiled by Secretary of State Ed F. McDonald found a rise in women elected as county treasurers, marking a historic gain in Arkansas county vacancies.
New York AP reports that 1932 Christmas cards blend novelty with restrained excess. Designers revive Victorian motifs while spoofing hard times, featuring reindeer, penguins, animals, and sports scenes, with affordable options and imported etchings appealing to both young and gift buyers.
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