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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
4
Washington Irving Meanger reflects on the season’s influence and the joy seen in friends and neighbors. The writer notes personal loneliness but highlights happiness through the cheerful faces and benevolence around, celebrating a communal Christmas spirit.
The First Christian Church hosted an adult Christmas party with carols, gifts, and refreshments last night. Rev Frank Scofield was surprised with Christmast gifts as the event honored Mr and Mrs Lloyd Peacock on their fifteenth anniversary, with remarks by Harvey Etheridge and decorations by church members. About 45 attendees were present, and Miss Barbara Ritch and Miss Martha McBryde were noted as visiting students returning for holidays.
Senior and Junior Business Women's Circles met at Blakely Homes for Yale socials with Mrs. Bruce Lindsey hosting. Decorations featured Christmas motifs, the Lottie Moon Week of Prayer was observed, and officers for the coming year were named. A Christmas program included readings, a radio skit, carols, and a dessert course served to 34 members.
The Round Table Study Club met at Mrs. A. B. Blounts North Lena Street home. Members arrived to gifts around a decorated Christmas tree and packed items for a needy family after a brief business session and program led by Mrs. Ewwn Heath.
A Wednesday afternoon seated tea at the West Main Street home hosted by Mrs. T. A West Jr and Mrs. Fred Moseley featured pink and silver decor. The rooms displayed Christmas scenes, a large tree, and a table centerpiece of pink carnations with silver accents, with assisting guests listed among local social figures.
Cottonwood football players, coaches, school principal and cheerleaders were guests at a supper hosted by Mr. W. Johnson. Attendees included Ray Johnson, Edwin Knowles, Charles Brookins, Dorman Whitehead, Bobby Monk, Foman Owens, and others with coaches George Maddox and Layton, along with several staff and assistants.
Hartford Special twelve members of the Student Council met Thursday night in the library for a business session. A treasury total of 44.37 was reported. They discussed chapel programs YMCA rooms and the school store. Committees were appointed including Jimmy Daughtry Betsy Berckbickler Harriet Borland Mary Houston JamesPatrich Betty Cotton KL Glass Sack Shepard Sarah Margaret Hughey Sara Alice Guilford Ann Gilts Jean Wood Bill Hughes Carolyn Entinger and Belly Jo Daeriety James Parrish.
A party at the nurses home featured Christmas carols and readings including Miss Bille Story on the meaning of Christmas. Mrs O N Ray read The Birth of Jesus, with Miss Lillie Joyce Thomas as accompanist. New members Nettie Driggers and Ernestine Lurie welcomed. many members present.
Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Weeks hosted a Sunday luncheon in Dothan to celebrate their daughter Toni Weeks second birthday. Guests included extended family and friends from Dothan Pensacola and nearby, with a large white cake featuring two candles.
Fashion note describes a delicate dress with puff sleeves and smocking around the neckline. Transfer for smocking included. S608 pattern available in sizes 2, 3, and 4. Send 28 cents per pattern with name address state and size desired.
The Midland City Woman's Society of Christian Service held its monthly meeting at Mrs. R. Bullking's home. Leaders included Mrs. Mike Reynolds with the "Christ in Christmas" program, devotions by Mrs. Mike Berend, a piano piece by Mrs. R. M. Brown, and a Christmas Message by Mrs. Homer Floyd. Brown recounted the gospel story of Christmas while the White-winfield Board discussion covered an offering by a student at Baylor School for Boys.
Mary Baldwin College student Misa Melen Blount will arrive Saturday from Staunton to spend Christmas at Yale with her mother Mrs. William Blount and brother Billy Blount, according to family plans.
Announcement of the marriage of Doris Virginia Fields of Iron City and Lake City to Chesley Clinton Roberts Jr of Lake City. The ceremony occurred November 27 at the home of Reverend and Mrs Whitt Aiken. The bride wore wine gown with brown accessories and was attended by Mrs Roberts.
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