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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1949
Page
4
An old house candle motif frames a wedding and birth notice while the Minnie T. Heard PTA schedules its next meeting at 3:00 p.m. Thursday. The session will include a social hour and a short program as members anticipate upcoming events.
Loch PATTER with Nani presents patterns via first class mail for orders. Address 321 W 0th St New York Nee. Pattern collection includes over 150 designs for all ages from toddlers to juniors. Fall fashion book available at price 25a per copy with special handling.
The Woman's Missionary Society held a Christmas social at Headland Avenue Baptist Church in the prayer meeting auditorium. Seventy-nine members attended as circles reported, gifts circulated, and the Lottie Moon offering was collected while carols sounded and stories were shared by members and guests.
The Pinckard Methodist church Woman's Society presented a Christmas program titled Christ in Christmas with talks by Mrs. 3. P. Walton and others. The meeting, at Mrs. M. G. Chapman's home, included stories, a meditation by Mrs. Thelma Vann, carols, and officer reports. Also noted are hospital notes, graduation plans, and club announcements from the community.
The Friendship Class of the First Baptist Sunday School held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Linton Warren’s home. Mrs. Lyman Marshall’s group organized the event with a decorated tree, games led by Mrs. Frank Giwalgey and Mrs. Edwin Whasley, meditation by Mrs. John Adkins, and gifts exchanged. The class packed a box of food and clothing for a needy family and refreshments followed as about 35 members attended.
Mrs Alvin Shirley led the Grandview WMS program at the church yesterday afternoon with opening prayer by Mrs W H Caraway. The program featured a poem The Christmas Story read by Mrs Codis Adkinson and the story Dickey's Christmas by Mrs James Brown. Participants included Mrs Hoyt Harris Mrs Alvin Shirley John Lee Deal George Edward Caraway The resa Caraway and Mrs J S Riley presided over a brief business session as the group closed with Christmas carols.
The Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church completed the Lottie Moon special services. Mrs. A. J. Jones led the series with readings on His Name Shall Be Called. Various talks covered Japan, China, Arabia, and Europe as part of the mission study. Local residents visited or hosted guests, and a birth announcement and church activities were noted.
Miss Martha Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Wright of Beix was feted on her sixteenth birthday at a birthday party hosted by Miss Matty Rae Amons. Guests gathered for a lawn bonfire, games, and a cake with sixteen candles as the group sang Happy Birthday. Local hosts Mrs Kathryn Lindsay and Mrs Ruby Wright assisted.
Mr and Mrs William M Foster of 106 Montana street announce a son Charles Edward born December 12. Mr and Mrs Gerald Battles announce a daughter Jo Ann born December 3 at Tip tops Hospital. Grandparents Henry Battles of Slocomb route one and J W Scarborough. A son Doyle Freas Jr born December 6 to Sgt and Mrs Doyle Freas Derry of Turner Air Force Base Albany Ga. Mrs Lunsie Bass of Dothan is Doyle's grandmother. Members of the Dothan Service League urged to bring clothes for Christmas baskets to Solomon Motor Company before Thursday. Boxes packed Thursday and Friday. helpers asked to attend.
Ozark community groups held a turkey dinner at the 71 Community Clubhouse with purple and gold decor and performances by Miss Filla Kelley Miss Alice Berry and Miss Margaret Ward. Members planned charitable gifts medical purchases and a book sale.
Jerry Snellgrove son of Mr and Mrs R F Snellgrove celebrated his ninth birthday at a home party on Saturday December 3. Ten friends attended and outdoor games and contests were played in the afternoon. An ice course was served at the close. Guests included Richard Tice Russell King Dalton Mills Shirefey Tice Sandra Johnson Martha Tice Sherry Ann Johnson Joe Mills Gienta Johnson and Lougenia McNeece.
Mrs 0 E Loftin discussed Bain the American Homemakers White House with Mount Vernon Monticello and the Hermitage among others. The hostess served two delicious courses tea dainties and dessert to a large group of members.
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