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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1949
Page
1
A fragment from a wedding and scripture for today echoes steadfast faith that will not shrink in adversity. It speaks of courage facing danger and remaining steady on the brink of earthly woes.
The Coffee County YWA Council met at Enterprise Baptist Church with Mrs. Brances Smith presiding. Miss Jane Justice gave the welcome, Miss Joan Hayes led devotion, and Miss Florentes sang with Jane Justice at the piano after a turkey dinner. Mrs. W. H. Ball spoke on What Shall We Render, committee appointments were announced, and Christmas boxes planned for Joyce Tomberlio at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Mrs Edwin Worthy entertained Fidelis Sunday School plans at Headland Avenue Baptist church with a program and social. Mrs J E Woods presided and prayers were led by Mrs Earl Snedy. A fanellgraph story The Birth of Jesus was given by Miss Boa Amos. Members sang carols and refreshments followed. Thirty three members and two guests attended. Gifts were toys for shipment to Seneca Gospel Mission in Buffalo New York.
Blakely Special The regular monthly meeting of the Blakely Woman's Club will be held today at the clubhouse. The program includes a talk Christmas Tradition by Mrs. W J Gust Georgia's Music and Art by Mrs A J Sing totarys selections from Frank L Stanton and more. Ed Sealy hosts with Mrs George Gee and others assisting. Veterans hospitals and Alabama Hive appeal for musical recordings for hospital parents. contact Mrs W S Wilson at 209 West Main for details.
Mr. and Mrs. Grace West Culler of Washington DC announce the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Culler at Jutkem hospital on December. The infant will be named Manes Sur. The baby’s father, an employed at Carl Neal’s Mortuary in Menty, eweng, has been in town since last August from Suit Florida.
Cherokee Garden Club members hear guest speaker Glenn Baylor on Christmas Decor at Mrs Guther Wilson home on Cherokee avenue. 39 members attend as plans for the Camellia Show January 19 at the Recreation Center are discussed. Mrs Hardwick wins a camellia plant.
The Carroll Class of the First Christian Church plans a Christmas themed social with a supper at 7 PM and a gift exchange. Mrs. Lloyd Peacock leads supper arrangements, Mrs. Forrest Collins heads entertainment, about three members expected, and Ralph Hynson presides over a business meeting to elect officers for the coming year.
Bela Gamma chapter of Epsilon sigma Alpha sorority held a business meeting Tuesday night at Miss Duffie Algier’s home. Anne Borland reviewed Personality Unlimited after the session. Social hour featured sandwiches cakes and coffee. Mrs William Elliott attended as a guest with several members present. Also in town guests included Mrs Harvey Mouring of Columbus Georgia and Mr and Mrs John Kraft Atlantic New Jersey with Robert Kraft.
A letter from a concerned mother urges parents to confront teen drinking at high school dances. She recommends joint parental discussions, involving other families, and setting strict limits, including denying future dates for daughters who drink. Also notes funeral attendance and simple cooking tips amid a mix of local notices and household tips.
Members of the Ruth Sunday School class at the First Baptist church hosted a Christmas party for their husbands. The event opened with a devotional by Mrs. Eugene Faulkner, a Christmas story by Mrs. Lamar Clark, and group games led by Mrs. Paul Robinson, with many couples in attendance.
Mrs Hazel Dykes hosted a miniscel aneous shower at the Recreation Center Thursday for Misa Merl Detile whose December 24 marriage to Pat Smith of Ozark is planned. Christmas decor and red gladioli highlighted the event as 15 friends attended with four games and light refreshments.
Sorosis Club members met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Flowers Crawford home to assemble gift baskets for needy families as an annual holiday tradition. Mrs. J. H. McMullen presided and Mrs. W. H. Turner led collections for the Christmas box. Miss Julia Ann Powell was visiting Tuscaloosa this week.
The note advises wrapping butter with waxed paper, cellophane, or aluminum foil to shield it from odors and flavors of other foods, ensuring careful packaging in the fridge.
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