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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1949
Page
11
A fragmented devotional verse referencing the nativity and Advent imagery. It names Bethlehem, Mary, Christ, angels, and peace on earth, noting mortal sleep, celestial watch, and the holy birth. The piece echoes a familiar carol cadence about Christ entering human hearts.
The Dothan Garden Club announced prize winners for the Walking Flower Show. First place went to a Rim a’s Furniture living room display, with John Campbell in charge of group decorating for the window. Second place went to Mrs Gwen’s group in the Kiddie Shop depicting children singing carols. An additional kitchen scene at Southeastern App and Mrs Beck’s display earned honorable mention along with several other window scenes.
The Sixth District Nurses Association held its monthly social at the Frasier Ellis Nurses' Home with Mrs. Jewell Thrasher and Mrs. Boykin Davis hosting. Decorations, carols by student nurses, a humorous reading, and gifts marked the event. several local nurses and guests participated.
Mr and Mrs Harold Blum and Mrs Nathan Greenberg hosted a lavish Christmas buffet at the country club Thursday evening. A few hundred Dothaniens attended the festive social, the ballroom aglow with twinkling lights and colorful holiday decorations.
Mrs 5 C Stephens entertained a senior high group at her East Woodland Drive home on Friday honoring her son Sammy Stephens. Christmas decorations and poinsettias framed the festive party with games and contests. Guests included Jackie Tomlin and many others. supper featured a candlelit table with a Santa scene centerpiece. Open house planned for December 24 to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary.
About 150 youngsters from the Young Junior high school set attended a country club dance Friday night hosted by Da Flowers Nina Hanahan and Virginia Stapleton Decor featured Christmas trees red candles greenery berried branches and poinsettias Guests danced to musical recordings and refreshments were served
Members of the Onyx Smart Sunday School class gathered at Mrs. Frank Pridgen’s home on Cathedral Street for their annual Christmas party. Hostesses included Miss Elza Pridgen and Mrs. W C King with Mrs. Walter Morris assisting. Mrs. R L Turner presided as host and Mrs. Leslie Smart taught. A Christmas story by Mrs. A W Hawking and carols by Mrs. Eustace Bishop and Mrs. Leslie Smart with Miss Riza Pridgen at the piano enriched the program. Santa distributed gifts as the tree glowed with red candles and greenery. Tea service was by Mrs. Leslie Smart. A list of attending members followed, and a notice announced a Presbyterian church Christmas program at 3:20 p.m. Monday.
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