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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1949
Page
5
Fragmentary verse from Winthrop Mackworth reflecting on the season’s end and the formless fate of wit and morals. The lines question whether time will bring blessings or losses, and whether judgment or affection will prevail as the season closes.
Mr and Mrs Henry W Arnold announce the marriage of their daughter Theresa Arnold Stull to Holian S Adkinson of Ho oda. The wedding took place November 3. The couple returned from a Florida trip and reside at 104 West Newton Street. Phi Beta Kappa, oldest American Greek letter fraternity, began at William and Mary College in Williamsburg, Va.
The notice advertises No 5053 sewing pattern options with convertible collar cap sleeves or cuffed sleeves and mandarin style, priced patterns, and ordering details. It invites readers to request the FALL WINTER FASHION BOOK and mentions extra 5c for first class mail and special handling. It promotes a collection of 350 pattern styles for all family members and provides a New York address for pattern orders.
Sunday night December 25 the First Baptist Church hosted a student night with Miss Betty Brunson as general program chair. about forty Baptist students from various colleges attended a post program reception honoring Dr and Mrs B R Justice. Speakers included Catherine Byrd Auburn on Significant Facts and Activities of BSA Wilbur Goodman University of Alabama on I Joined the Church at College Brady Justice Baylor on Baptist Student Union Convention and Dean Shivers Alabama College on Found Christian Fellowship Joyce Tomberlin New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary on I Read His Word and Prayed Carol Martin Jonesboro Athantas led All on the Altar and Jane Justice organist Brady Justice Jr chaired music with Batty Capps decorating and Jimmie Brunson usher chair.
Blakely special report: Junior Bluebirds hosted a Christmas party for their mothers at the American Legion Hall. Girls wore choir robes and performed nativity scenes and songs while Charlene Dunning, Lynn Hodges, and Mrs. Josh Davis narrated. Mrs. J L Underwood read Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. A playlet Santa’s Toyland featured puppets handmade by the Bluebirds. Hostesses served refreshments as the hall glittered with greenery and a large lighted Yule tree.
Special from Donalsonville details the Hodges family Christmas gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Hudson. The home sparkled with Yuletide decor and trees as gifts were exchanged among attendees including S. L. Hodges Jr. John Hodges, Barstheij Hodges, Frederick Hodges Jr., Peter and Gaye Wilkin, and many Hudson relatives from Bainbridge Amsterdam Ft. Benning and destinations.
Robert Allen Kingry was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in Donalsonville on a Sunday morning. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Don Skinner with Elders Arden Parker and J. W. Brunson assisting at the baptismal tent. The child wore a robe previously used by cousin Rebecca McLeod and a white wool coat gifted by Mrs. Bob McLeod. Named for his paternal and maternal grandfathers, he is called Allen. his mother is Agnes McLeod and he has a sister, Glenda Kingry.
The Elba Faculty Club hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Lamar Rainer’s home with hostess gifts and seasonal decor. WMU and Baptist WMU circles held December meetings at various homes with devotional talks and gift exchanges. Several local residents and students are listed as spending the holidays in Elba, with visits from relatives and travels to nearby towns.
A Cottondale Christmas scene as Mrs. E. F. Gilbert hosts a mill workers party with gift exchanges and treats. The Astleford residence hosts a 150 guest Christmas Eve open house with pink and purple decor, red roses, and Waterford crystal. Guests include local families and visiting relatives from Quincy and Brewster.
Mrs. Wiley Lamar Bullard, formerly Hazel Murdock, was honored at a luncheon at the Rawls Hotel Friday before her December 24 wedding. Hostesses were Misses Mary Blanche Hutchison and Madge Windom. Guests included the honoree's mother Mrs. Robert Murdock and relatives from Enterprise, Elba, Elpai, New Brockton, and nearby towns.
A parade of relatives and friends from Chattahoochee to Panama City and Miami spent the holidays visiting local households. U S Merchant Marine Leland Frank Thomas returns home to greet family. Mr and Mrs Dick Gainey host and visit elsewhere. many others, including Rev Hawk and Miss Branton, share holiday hospitality with local kin.
Light rain expected in Tonville Florida while New York City anticipates rain and mild temperatures to ease Christmas consumption drop. Rain totals forecast include 0.6 inches at Poughkeepsie and 0.35 inches at West Point as scientists discuss ongoing water supply concerns.
Encyclopedia Britannica notes that among cochineal insects used for dye, females far outnumber males by about 180 to 200 to 1. The imbalance highlights the insects' reproductive dynamics and cultural use in coloring.
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