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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1950
Page
5
A fragmentary page cites Maron Burrell and Abbie Graham sharing Christmas thoughts on joy, forgiveness, and gratitude. The text references a 308 line or mark and mentions how children’s stockings once inspired appreciation, with Chesterton’s ideas on duty and generosity appearing amid garbled OCR.
The Business Women's Circle at Bouthside Baptist WMS met Monday and elected group captains. Members planned to bring food items to church Monday at 7:00 p.m. for the home for the aged and conduct a devotional at the home when the gift box is presented. The meeting was hosted by Mrs. EM Adams with several attendees.
Mrs Ellison Blakey entertained at the Country Club in honor of her daughter Shir fe y’s twelfth birthday. About seventy five sixth grade guests enjoyed a evening of music dancing and punch. Cake and ice cream concluded the party with assistance from several hostesses and a punch table attended by two young helpers.
Mrs W H Bennett was principal speaker at a United Daughters of the Confederacy unit meeting in Dothan. She spoke on the meaning of Christmas and read a story by Harry Stillwell Edwards. The event included an opening prayer by Mrs A E Mathis, a business session, and a plan to honor Houston County widows of Confederate veterans at Christmas.
Three couples host a large Dothan country club gala with buffet supper and an Autumn themed ballroom. Dr and Mrs William Ball Dr and Mrs S G Latkins and Mr and Mrs Mark Cannon preside as hosts for a festive holiday party attended by over two hundred.
A three act comedy Damsels on Distress will be presented by Campbellton High School junior and senior classes on December 15 in the school auditorium. Open house at Chipsla Junior College Library set for December 14 from 11 00 am to 7 00 pm with Dean K G Skaggs reviewing at 5 30 pm. Mrs Jack Witherspoon author of Somebody Speak Itor Katy will discuss at DAR lecture. DAR notes no admission fee. Christmas dance set with Auburn Knights at Dothan Country Club. Round Table Study Club to meet Tuesday at 3 00 pm.
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