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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
9
Jackson Daily News poet Gussie Rainer Higgins recalls Elba’s home amid a Christmas season memory. The poem centers on the town square, the courthouse oak, and the old town clock as residents yearn for serenity and a Happy New Year.
In Dowalsonville a capacity audience heard a Christmas cantata sung by the Methodist Church choir. The program featured a central arrangement of white chrysanthemums and gladioli, with candles and greenery adorning the space. Joanne Webb, her sister, and other church members performed, while director Joanne Pierce was absent for the final rehearsal. a recording was made for her to hear the full cantata.
Special report from Donalsonville describes a Christmas party at the Baptist Church for Nursery Beginning and Primary divisions of the Church School. Mrs. J W Dunn led a program, gifts were distributed by Santa from the tree, and decorations included lighted wreaths and candles. Refreshments were nuts candy and fruit. Also notes Huntington College Christmas vacation and listed students from nearby areas.
Dr and Mrs C Blakey entertain Lawton Training Union at a Christmas party on Catalpa Street. Frank Reynolds presided, Jed led prayer, Mrs Carl Synco told a Christmas story, music and carols followed, gifts distributed, reception with silvered foliage and blue lighting, supper served, social committee chaired by Mrs Bill Hattaway. Attendees included numerous couples and individuals listed.
Mrs Travis Mixon Jr hosts the Madrid Methodist Womans Christian Service group at her Madrid home with Christmas decorations and music. Guests include Rev and Mrs Daughtry, Gwendolyn Reese, Loomis Brinks, and several Mixon family members. gifts for the children’s home in Selma.
Mrs Bryant Mims presided over Trinity Methodist Church Christmas program in Donalsonville. The event featured readings, prayer, and scripture from Luke 1 1 20 with Mrs J B Mostly leading prayer. Attendees included Mrs L E Pierce and others from Donalson. gifts were exchanged and a sandwich course served. The church had raised a superannuate fund quota of 200 dollars.
Birth notices report a son named Charles and a daughter Sirah born to Mr. and Mrs. James Aplin of Columbia with grandparents Oakley Lominle and J J Aplin. Also listed are arrivals at Montreville Hospital and other family notices from Frisco City and Cutter.
Guild unit meets at Maude Baughman home for Christmas gathering. Decor featured hawthorne berries and pansies. Miss Lil la Story led devotional. Willie Finn Faircloth presided. Guests and members present include Fay Williams, Lilla Story, Alice Story, J. B. Beauchamp, Q. T. Patterson, Yvonne Keel, Willie Jim Faircloth, Betty Jean Williams, Theda Jobson, Earl Moore, Mary McDonald and others.
Members of the First Presbyterian Church and two other city churches presented a Christmas pageant titled The Christmas Rose at the Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. The scenes depicted the town of Bethlehem with the roadside inn and birth scene in the manger as Mary kneels, with the Wise Men bringing gifts. A choir sang Christmas carols during the program.
Mrs Knight honors church group at her Shallae Avenue home with decorations and Christmas candles. The event featured readings by Mrs Peacock and Mrs Bennett, a refreshment table, and the announcement of officers for the new year including President J C Knight and Vice President Malcolm Davis.
Mes Eager Wilkin and children Peter and Gaye of Ft Benning stay with Mrs Eunice Hudeon as she recovers ill, while Mr Wilkin plans weekend arrival. D L Mixon hosts granddaughter Ginger Stevens two weeks as she and David Nixon head to Atlanta to join Ginger’s parents W H Stevens. The couple will spend Christmas in Baltimore and relocate to Greenville S C in January, with David returning to Donalsonville after holidays.
Miss Wanda Whitfield hosted a Friday afternoon party for her eighth birthday in Cottondale. Outdoor games and refreshments were served. Attendees included Annier Lobby, Kenny Gainer, Sonny, Hobby King, Don, Walter, Virginia Glass, Buddy Ind, Perry Register, Ann Sne Dasinger, Skipper Kathy Kelly Jeanie Patricia Brock, Mary Jean Geraldean ay heth Braxtex Lynn Ann She Spittach Bobby Eldviee Bemare Mercer Mary Ahi Wally I Um Seliivan Gwenlye Cone Jung Mutkey Wede Sewel.
An appreciative audience at West Presbyterian Church heard an organ and harp program by Mrs. Robert S. Morrison of Climax and Mrs. Yancy J. Roberts of Donalsonville. Sponsored by the Women of the Church, guests greeted by Rev. and Mrs. Dan Skinner and others. Mrs. Roberts opened with Andante Maestoso from Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5. Mrs. Morrison performed Bavorelle Le Cyne and Clair de Lune.
The column lists numerous Graceville Florida residents and relatives traveling to join service members in Hawaii and visiting kin in Martinsville Pensacola Lakeland and elsewhere. It notes arrivals departures and weekend visits by Mrs Toner Mrs Gwaltney Mr Spearman Lt M C McDonald J E Owen and many others. It also mentions Christmas music performances by Mrs Morrison and others and a technical note on matches producing sulfur dioxide to mask odors.
Special notes from the Beadleand chapter outline fund needs for the National Building Fund and a request for December issue mailing to Kate Du Smith School. Alabama Day featured a round table on Alabama history with Miss Charles W. Smith presenting on espionage in America since World War II.
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