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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1949
Page
6
A damaged prose poem fragment portrays a child's awe at tomorrow and bright yesterdays. It mentions grownups and a longing for simple moments, with typographic quirks and garbled lines. The speaker stylizes memory and imagination through enigmatic phrases.
Barbara Witton of Southside Baptist Church led a program titled Little Moon at a Monday gathering with Miss Dorothy Mullins. Thirteen members and two visitors attended, sharing gifts from a Christmas tree and light refreshments.
The Avenue Baptist Sunday School class at Illard Snell’s home held a Christmas party with Mrs. Anell and guests including Mrs. Robert Box and Mrs. Hubert Chapman. Charles Prichett presided, prayer led by Mrs. Larry Hartleen, and The Christmas Story read by Mrs. Harrigan. Mrs. Ray Allen won a poem titled Twas the Night Before Christmas. The group sang carols, played games, gifts were distributed by Carl Waller, and refreshments followed. Attendees included Mrs. Larry Harrison, Mrs. Lamar Traromoli, Mrs. Carl Waller, Mrs. Howard Ryals, Mrs. Harold Brittin, and others.
A customer requests pattern couture with 23 items for Hach Pattein including Name Address and Style Number. They note preferred size, address appears as TRE DOTHAN EAGLE 721 W. 29th St New York WY. They seek immediate readiness and special handling via first claws mall factuda. They mention collection of over 100 other pattern styles and request ALL WINTER FASHION BOOK in order.
The annual Methodist Youth Banquet occurred last night at Lafayette Street Methodist Church. The hall featured holly and pine decorations, red candies, and a silver centerpiece. The Rev. Edm Cumble gave the invocation. Dr. Olin Cooper entertained with magic. Tom Carr was toastmaster. The program included a piano solo Christmas Fantasy by Peggy Bottoms and a Christmas reading by Jacqueline Coe. Mary V. O'Brien accompanied Carol Nevia. Attendees included Shirley Walker, Don Johnson, George Lee, Harry Bedsole, William Parish, and many others. Hostesses were Mrs Jack Kingly, Mrs Luther Snell, and Mrs JD Barker. Misses Mary Y. O'Brien, Mary Jim Beasley, and Peggy Bottoms served.
The Grimes Methodist Church WSCS held its monthly meeting Wednesday night at Mrs. C. W. Ross home. Mrs. Martha Paramore presided and Mrs. Spells Woodham gave the devotional. The program titled A Little Child Shall Lead Them featured participants including Mrs. Clady Horne and Mrs. Tilman Adkins. Members exchanged gifts and home decorations reflected Christmas designs. The hostess served a salad course to fourteen members.
Members of Southside Baptist Church held a Royal Service Program Monday afternoon. The Reece Watlane circle led the program with It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. Devotional by Mrs. L. K. Gunter used The Hopes and Fears of All the Years. Talks covered World Government for Peace Kagawis Flea for Peace Mothers For Peace Christian Efforts for Peace. A large duet Silent Night and Joy to the World finale. Crossing prayer by Mr. Ed Mathaws. President Allison Peacock presided, meeting closed with prayer by Mr. Sidney Maddox and a Christmas gift to the president.
Tae Dothan Garden Club met for its annual Christmas celebration Tuesday morning at Mrs. Ralph Daughtry’s home. Hostesses Mrs. Ewell Heath and Mrs. H. H. Meakley assisted. The room featured a lighted Christmas tree with gifts. Mrs. John Campbell acted as Santa Claus. Guests enjoyed fellowship, carols, tea drinks, and party dainties. Twenty five members attended. Next meeting details given for Tomert Dothan chapter.
Sgt and Mrs Capas M Jones announce the birth of Capas Monroe Jones Jr in a local hospital in December. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs G L Jones of Geneva and Mr and Mrs D H Ward of Geneva.
The column lists numerous family and friend visits and trips for the holidays. Names include Floy Hall, T. G. Vaughan, Alfie Horn, Alfie Horn family, Lena Cunningham, Walter Stephenson, Ed Jones, Roy Hill, W. S. Wilgon, Robert Fay, RE Fay, Frank Graham, Arthur Graham, Misses Mare and Martha Speight, John Speight, Catherine Lane, Ben Simm, W. White, Michael Logue, David Culver, Vanderbilt students King and Faulk, Dr. Sam West, Sammie West, H. H. Spagions, W. T. Jones, Louise Clendinen, Ralph Dowling, Helen Andrews, Ted Rogers, Newberry, and many others. Travel to Florala, Louisville, Alabaster, Moulton, Athens, Nashville, and more noted settings.
Grandview Circle entertained members and guests at a Christmas party Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Hoyt Harris. Activities included games and Christmas recordings, with decorations featuring a lighted tree, nativity scene and poinsettias. Jewett Riley led a brief meditation and prayer as gifts were exchanged and refreshments served.
Children of Saint Columba Church were entertained at a Christmas party at the Houston Memorial library. Mrs. A. W. Winter led the arrangements, about thirty youngsters attended for an hour of gaiety with light refreshments and gifts from a festive tree.
Mrs Henry Crenshaw entertained the Junior Music Club of Readsland in the school lunch room on Monday afternoon. A program of piano and vocal selections featured Becky Knowles as leader and included pieces by Thompson, Liszt, and Berlin among others. Forty members attended as carols were sung, gifts exchanged, and cake with ice cream served.
Mr and Mrs W H Temples marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on December 11. Relatives and friends attending included Inez Windsor Odis May Dr Melton JW Worrall and Annie Ethridge.
A list of residents from Jackson ville Dothan Ashford and Gordon attends a May gathering. Families include Mr and Mrs Wade Jessie Vickers Addie Holmes Mamie Deese Omar Lee and others. The event showcases community ties with names linked across several neighborhoods.
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