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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1950
Page
4
A damaged page shows a wedding and birth notices section with handwritten signatures and literary fragments. The readable text preserves editor tags and faint quotes from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Ralph Waldo Emerson, alongside a reference to a dial number and a signature line.
Lawrence T Oakley spoke to Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary Chapter Four at Mrs Seldan Bailey's home on Queeda Street He outlined church growth and the expanded budget from the San Francisco general convention in October A brief business session preceded the lecture and Mrs Dowling Jr chaired the meeting Refreshments were served to a group including Mrs Bailey Mrs For yeater Miss Satu Nissen Miss Elizabeth Sallbu Mrs Francis Mrs J Stringfeller W K Melrue and Mrs Re Glimatin of Dunedin Fin.
Dental assistants gather at 1 00 p m at the Recreation Center announced by temporary president Mog Sybil Taylor Eighteen assistants are eligible for membership and invited to attend Officers will be elected and general business discussed Chicken suppers will be served at the Country Club Saturday evening for members and out of town guests Reservations must be made before noon Saturday
A newly issued fashion guide titled Spring Book of Fashion showcases the latest trends translated into wearable patterns. Illustrated throughout, it covers styles for all ages and promises elegant designs suitable for diverse wardrobes. Copies available for thirty-three cents.
Six circles of Headland Avenue Baptist Women’s Missionary Society met Monday in members’ homes for study and business sessions. Lottie Moon circle hosted by Mrs. Bruner reported six members present. devotion led by hostess. lessons from Thus It Was Written. prayers by several members. refreshments served. Ida Koyton circle hosted by Mrs. Adkinson with five members and two visitors. devotion by Mrs. Zhinden. mission study Japan’s New Day. prayers and refreshments shared. Hattie Newton circle at Mrs. Allen’s had five members and two visitors. devotional by Mr. Hoyt Cook. prayers by multiple members. mission study on Lottie Moon. hostess assisted with refreshments. Anne Judson circle had five members and one visitor. Stewardship of Witnessing devotional by Mrs. Lane. review of Japan’s New Day. prayers. Lucy Wood circle at Mrs. Whatley’s with five members. devotion by Mrs. Harrigo. mission study Latts Moon. Miss Anne Whatley helped with refreshments. Mable Hall circle included eight members. devotional on The Marks of a Christian. prayer by Mrs. Schulman. mission lesson The Bite of Christ. refreshments served.
Members of the Do han Geneva and Union Springs B and PW Clubs will meet at the Recreation Center at 7:00 pm Friday to hear a lecture by Mixy Boutvive A. Patty Leeson, field director of the regional Foundation of the B and PW Clubs. A reception will follow.
Mrs E H Cook spoke at a Book Review Club meeting in the home of Mrs Clyde Smith on Wednesday afternoon. She reviewed the historic novel Gen Man Hill by Elizabeth Good, recounting the life of a chaplain in Torquay Abbey. Attendees included Mrs Jack Hoveter Mrs R E Yarbrough Mrs J J Flowers Mrs 4 H Sims Mrs B N Passmore Mrs M E Page Mrs O S Lewis Mrs Leslie Smart Mrs Cook and visitors Mrs Beaty Whiddon and Mrs Harry Hail. Early spring bouquets decorated the hostess home and light refreshments followed the previews.
The Gom muicity Bible Study group met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Neta Bacon's home. She served refreshments and read Psalm 1. Members on the program included Mrs. J. A. Stinson Mrs. T White Wes H S Riley and Mrs. Eaton. The U N Food and Agriculture Organization cites Australia New Zealand United States, Denmark, Ireland, and the U.S. as leading fishing nations.
Members of the Wesleyan Service Guild of Lafayette Street Methodist Church met Monday to prepare for a district meeting set for March 5. Committees include hostess, program, devotional, hospitality, decorations, ushers, and refreshments with named members and officers organizing arrangements and a brief devotional program led by Miss Willie Faircloth and Miss Lilla Story.
W D Malone presented on The Siege of Vicksburg for Sarosis Club members at Mrs Merritt Burns's West Woodland Drive home. Officers were elected: Crawford president Kirk vice president Jones secretary Roquemore treasurer. A faux sale raised 524.80, with coffee and refreshments served as nineteen members attended.
First Baptist Church Young Woman's Auxiliary hosted an enlightenment tea for prospective members in the primary department. About forty attendees enjoyed Valentine themed decorations, punch service led by Faye Hattaway, and sandwiches by Ning Howell and Eleanor Martina. A devotional by Mary McDonald, prayer by Mrs. Morris, and a talk by Justine Meadows titled The War and What it Means were on the program.
Blakely special report on the Early County Home Demonstration Council meeting at the American Legion Hall. Mrs. Aaroh Jawcett presided. guests greeted by Mrs. Bill Hobbs and Mrs. Harve Brown. Mrs. F. B. Melton spoke on Peace. attendance led by Mrs. J. A. Tinimone. Seven clubs planned county work for 1950. reports on clothing, home improvement, poultry, gardening, industries. 39 leaders attended. end with lend erinks and a note about sea fugs C0ught by hand or speared for market.
Mrs. Si H Till of Yazoo City formerly of Dothan visits for several weeks and attends Mrs. Morris's home events on West Main Street. Honorees include Mrs. Hill and Miss Mary Newton from Jackson, Georgia. Floral decor features roses blue irises snap dragons camellias lilies nat sister. Dainties served from a tea table showcase oriental magnolia blooms and azaleas. Assistants include Mrs. Arthur Mardyck Mrs. W. T. Street and Mrs. Milton Holman of Hartford. Alaska Highway cost and maintenance noted: 1820 miles long at 22000 per mile to build and 700 per mile annually.
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Daughtry announce the birth of Carol Kay Feldered. Mr. and Mrs. Dan F. Capps announce the birth of a son Dan Fenn born January 27 in Local hospital. Harold Sallas born January 21 at a local hospital. grandparents listed. A note about a weights and measures table on a kitchen cabinet door and use of insulation tape.
Tri States Hospital Council held a Tuesday session at Moody hospital nurses' home discussing Hospital Personnel Policies with a panel and plan to continue March 7 at Jackson hospital in Marianna. Members noted an administrators meeting February 24 25 and a social hour with a guitar accordion program by Lucile Rodger. Representatives from Jackson Barigana Th pin Hartford Frasies Elis Moody Dow than Gibson Memorial Enterprise Mizel Memorial Opp Covington Hillcrest Andalusia attended.
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