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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1950
Page
2
Ecclesiastes inspired note outlines times for life events as Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Jones announce a wedding and birth. Mentions Mrs. Rhode Roe of Russellville Mrs. Merle Chapman of Birmingham and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. South of Molette among those sharing the celebration.
About thirty young people from various city churches gathered at the First Christian Church Friday for the annual inter faith banquet closing Youth Week. Guests, delegates, and Christian Youth Fellowship leaders from multiple congregations attended a program of songs, invocations, and readings, with Mary Jo Pate presiding and Betty June Smith as pianist.
An ad promotes The Spring Book of Fashion featuring over 130 patterns for all styles and costs. It invites readers to order by mail from Pattern Department, Dothan Eagle, 431 W 10th St New York NY, with price 35 cents and details on pattern sizes and ordering.
J B Hoffman of route five in Wan was honored Sunday at a birthday dinner hosted by his children. Attendees included many families such as Baxter, Herring, Brackin, Adkins, Holm, Halfman, Holtman, and others, marking his ninth birth day anniversary with a full gathering of relatives.
The Big Creek Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Howell Branton presiding. Mrs. Mamie Tindell opened with prayer, then a youth report by Mrs. Pearl Martin. Talks covered A Christian's Dedication, Oh Yes You Can, and Missionary Education. Nine members attended, one new member, Mrs. Otis McAllister. The next meeting is scheduled for March at the church.
DONALSONVILLE Special Presbyterian Women of the Church met Friday evening to complete study of the book Japan Begins Again. Mrs E Pierce wife of the Methodist pastor gave the book review. Wana Liddell circle members had a covered dish supper and fellowship hour before joining the VOC group in the sanctuary. Mrs Pierce exhibited curios from Japan and scenes depicting island life. A Japanese vase with azaleas was a decorative feature. Mrs Finley Perry read the scripture. Mrs Don Skinner read a brantiful poem by Kagawa The Living Christ.
Home clubs report a Friday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Murray Phillips home featuring lamp shade making and a hymn origin talk by Ms Meiba Phillips. Ten members and one visitor attended with refreshments during social hour. Nearby notes mention other club happenings and visiting guests in Dothan area.
Miss Marie Harrit and Mrs Benn Clements hosted a Midland City study club afternoon at the former’s home. The program on Contemporary American Poetry featured Terry J Stevens and Mrs R Brown with Whitman Sandburg and Lowell references, followed by a social salad course for listed members.
Mrs. Frank Culver and Mrs. W. 3. Woodham hosted the Midland City Woman’s Christian Service group Monday afternoon at the Culver residence. J. R. Stevens presided as Ike Reynolds led a program on The Whole of Love Is Our Answer. Readings and talks covered Adoration Consecration Realization. Eighteen members and guests attended a selected meal. The Houston County School of Instruction for the Order of Eastern Star meets at 7:30 PM at the Columbia Masonic hall hosted by Columbia chapter 9.
A church study guides readers through the second and third steps of the scientific method applied to faith, urging honest self-examination and repentance. It includes a meeting notice for Dothan chapter 76 CES honoring Eastern Star officers and references to the Abundant Living book from Abingdon.
Birth announcements include twins Larry and Larue Williams born January 25 to Mr and Mrs James B Williams with grandparents J C Davidson and J B Williams of Daleville route one. Vera Margaret Lee born February 5 to Mr and Mrs Alto V Lee in a local hospital. Club notices list Book Reviewee meeting Wednesday at 3 00 at Birr Clyde St Ube Mrs E H Cook to review Gentlemen of Mill. The Club de Vingt to hold monthly luncheon at Houston Hotel with hostesses Mrs Fred Yarbrash Mrs W H Turner and Mrs Van Ritch. Mrs C H Dew of Cowarts hospitalized after a fall. Mrs J E Christmas of Coltonwood visiting Fernandina with daughter Mrs Jack Lathrop.
One thousand baby chicks headed for Early County tomorrow under a Sears Roebuck sponsored poultry chain. Five boys and five girls receive the chicks for a year long egg production demonstrat ion, with a poultry school in Morgan on February 15. Additional chicks and two more chains planned this month after last year's three successful chains.
Advice on preventing feed waste by placing feed on racks above the floor to deter rats and keeping feed hoppers half to two thirds full to prevent spillage. Focuses on simple housing adjustments to reduce loss and improve efficiency.
Cottonwood youths Mary Beth Wells and Maryn Windsor played piano for a Robelston Baptist Church program on Sunday evening with Sue Woodham and Terry Olive singing and Earl Woodham on trombone. Rev. and Mrs. Rice and Mr. and Mrs. Durrance, of Cottonwood, visit Mobile during the period. Port wine exports from Portugal top list, with 22,282,000 liters shipped between January and November 1949.
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