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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1949
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text mentions Seeman and Bon har ee acc Ric with references to Covingta live demo and wars. It names future advances, corn in Asia, and health port events. Details are unclear due to damaged source text.
The item presents a Thought For Today attributed to Browning's Paracelsus, noting inner truth and self discovery. It references an inmost centre within us and the idea that truth resides beyond outward appearances. The lines emphasize inner perception and the clarity of truth.
Dr Samuel W Windham president of the Houston County Medical Society will be guest speaker at the Business and Professional Women's Club meeting at 7 30 Tuesday evening at the Houston Memorial Library He will discuss the proposed federal health insurance plan Mrs Mary Dean Hazen program leader will introduce the speaker All interested persons are invited to hear the lecture which will be first on the program Routine club business will follow.
The Junior Music Club met at the Recreation Center with speaker Mrs T G Vaughan discussing district work and suggested activities. Members Sallie Williams Roberta Malone Lois Cherry Merilyn Windsor Jerry Hicks took part as Miss Claire Faulk presided, and the meeting opened with the federation hymn. A baked foods sale is planned for February 17 at Foster and Main for the piano fund. Charles McNab reported, and Enterprise Junior Music Club was invited to March 5 meeting with Mary Virginia O'Brien hosting and serving punch and wafers to forty six members.
Mrs R C Singletary Jr entertained the Blakely Study Club at her North Main Street home on Wednesday afternoon. Decorations featured camellias and hyacinths while Mrs W E H Wall presided. A program by Mrs Singletary and Mrs W J Grist reviewed How to Stop Worrying and Start Living and Sound of Petticoats. A salad course and hot tea followed during the social hour. seventeen members attended.
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs sponsors a writers contest urging members to submit by March 1 to Mrs. Clarence L. Moys. Awards range from 1 to 15 dollars for categories including stories poems and essays featuring Alabama history and civic themes with multiple clubs and locations named as sponsors.
The Rev. and Mrs. Harvey J. Matthews of Newton welcomed daughter Rose Ellen born January 26 in a local hospital. Sergeant J. T. Myers and wife of Panama City Fla welcomed son Rodney Carlton born December 21 in a Hartford hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Vester Myers Wartford and Mrs. Lunie Enfinger Midland City route one. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Gellerstedt announce birth of son Samuel Eric Gellerstedt III born February 4 in a local hospital.
Blakely special report on two Bluebird meetings led by Mrs J H Davis and Mrs John Williams Jr with eleven and ten members present. The first meeting featured a circus theme with Bozo the Clown recording and a moving elephant craft. Refreshments included animal crackers. The second meeting included piano songs and Musical Chairs.
Mrs. Snead hosted Friday at the Houston Memorial Library a birthday party for her daughter Diane s sixth year. Guests included Mary Ann Carter Gayie Shanks Sellers Rickey Dean Lucy Jonella Blackmon Jerry Lurie and many others with a pink taffeta frock corsage and embossed birthday cake as key features.
Blakely special meeting of the Blakely Woman's Club at the clubhouse elected officers for the year. Mrs. W. R. McKinney named president, Mrs. Rufus Lane secretary, and Mrs. W. L. Collins treasurer with a vice president to be named. Repairs and grounds improvements assigned to Mrs. B. Holland and Mrs. L. B. Fryer. Next meeting scheduled for the second Friday in February.
Blakely special report shows Den 1 meeting at Mrs A L Prichett home with Den Chief Roy Arnold in charge. Cubs pass achievements and plan banquet for February. Living Circle ends meeting. Den 2 meeting at Mrs H R Stovall includes pledge law and cub promise. outing planned Saturday. blue and gold work complete for Feb 8 banquet. Living Circle ends. treats by John Reid Stovall.
NEA staff writer suggests brightening winter outlook with vivid color accents and makeup. Wear near the face items like scarves or neckline ribbons in pink fuchsia red or electric blue and green to lift pallid skin and dark outfits. Ensure accessory colors match lipstick and rouge for a cohesive look.
Donalsonville WSCS completed a three session study of China Twilight or Dawn by Dr. Frank Price. Mrs Earie Mosely led programs with reports on China, Asia, and postwar church conditions. Members shared meals and reflections, with 17 to 19 attendees at sessions hosted by local members.
The Onyx Smart Sunday School class will sponsor a book review as a silver tea at 2 30 p m tomorrow at Fos Methodist Church Mrs Smar class teacher will discuss Douglas latest book The Big Fisherman All active and former members are urged to attend Meanwhile Mrs Mae Barcroft left Friday for Miami to spend six weeks with relatives and friends accompanied by her sister Mrs Horton of Montgomery The Ruth Sunday School class of First Baptist planned a 730 p m meeting at the home of Mrs Frank Newton 202 Madison Avenue Dr and Mrs W attended a pediatric seminar and Edward Saxon and Patrick Poyner spent the weekend at home
Mrs Harvard led a discussion on the schools while members formed two sides and used questions to review the recently completed book. Mrs Mosely received a token of thanks for her efficient and attractive presentation. Average session attendance was about 15.
The VFW Auxiliary Wiregrass Post 373 will meet in regular session at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Veterans Club at 330 32 S. Gates Street. Mrs. Mary Higgins announced the gathering and invites all active and prospective members.
Former Secretary of State George C. Marshall left San Juan for Washington aboard the presidential plane Independence at 4 p.m. He said he would undergo a final checkup tomorrow at Walter Reed hospital after a kidney operation. He expected to see President Truman and thanked Admiral Barbey and his wife for the farewell as he posed for photographs.
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