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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1950
Page
2
Women's page notes include Sirth Announcements and a poem by Tristram Coffin about strength and memory. The item mentions Mrs BH Lisenby recovering after a week in hospital and a move from Dothan to Birmingham. details imply local society notices and personal updates within the page.
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Chi chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held its February meeting at Mrs Alt Casey home in Slocomb with 20 members and delegates from Coffee Springs Hartford Samson and Slocomb. Mrs Mame Ruth Murdock presided. Miss Dessie Mae Metcalf spoke on Personality Problems. Miss Nell Windham to represent the chapter at the State DKG convention in Montgomery. The chapter will donate a copy of Dr Stakes new book to each high school library in Geneva County and a social salad course followed. Celeste Foster presided at the party table.
The Grandview YWA from Grandview Baptist Church met with 14 members present Tuesday night. Miss Nayo Harrell hosted the session and Bhunett McCord spoke during the business hour. The gathering included a fruit basket delivery to a student and a prayer meeting practice. Refreshments followed for Jean Collins, Bobbie Calhoun, Faye Reeves, Gwen John Searcy, Rheuwell McCard, Geraldine Vision, Maria Ruth Bass, Betty Peterman, Arleen Martin, Victoria Stinson, Chr ie Une Owens, Nase Harrell and Mrs GH Caraway.
Mrs F L Givens was hostess Sunday at a luncheon at her home on Ashford route two celebrating the 45th birthday anniversary of Mr Givens. Guests included Mr and Mrs Horace Givens and son Ronnie, Mr and Mrs Jeff Blackin and children Sennett Hida Ledon and Bernard Wilson, Mrs Nite Writers and daughter Billie Jane Bilis Gene and Lenny the Mr ato Mes, Will Roney and children Nell Willie and Suc Mr and Mrs Whit King of Dethan and Gerald and Martha Ant Givens, of Ashford route two.
A series of birth notices include Donna Olivia Neary King born January 26 at a Panama City hospital to Sgt Neary F King and Mrs King of Tyndall Field. Also named are Kenneth Eugene Howell born in Hartford February to Annie Lee Lisenby and Frank Howell, with grandparents Jent Howell and Mrs Lisenby of Hartford and Hugo B Griggs and Mrs Griggs of Scaloosa. James Michael Griggs born February to Hugo B Griggs and Mrs Griggs of Scaloosa, with grandparents Eula L Stewart and JoC Griggs of Dothan. Dandy Chale born January 25 to Wille Clyde South and spouse, with grandparents Smith of Ashford and HG Reeder of Daleville. Nanette Carol Clark born February 2 at Memphis Hospital in Tallahassee to Eugene and Mrs Clark of Tallahassee, with Mrs Clark formerly Imogene Farris of Enterprise, and paternal grandparents Harry P Clark of Quincy.
The Club de Vingt held its monthly luncheon at a Houston hotel on Wednesday. Sixteen members took part in a bridge contest with high score won by Miss Te Wyatt Harris. Hostesses included Mrs Fred Yarbrough, with additional attendees: Mrs W H Durner, Mrs Van Ritch, and many named members. Luncheon followed in the coffee shop as Mrs Henry Flowers Sr and others joined for the meal.
Blakely Womens Club held February meeting at the lab house with a program titled To Know Georgia Better. Fatous Gardens in Georgia, Natural Wonders of Georgia, imitation of bird calls, and readings were presented by members including Ann Martin, Marilyn Middleton, and the Tiner sisters, with Mary Jane Hutchins as reader.
Wille Kelly circle of Head jland Avenue Baptist WMS met Monday night at Mrs Bruce Stinson home with new members and one visitor. Opening prayer by Mrs Byron Gwaltney, devotional by Mrs Vernon Marlon, Royal Service program by Mrs LaCarier. Salad course served. guests include Clara Ade cock and infant Stephen at Mrs Tracy home. Notable visitors: Don Lee and A C Rodendough. H B Haiman and Henry Michael guests. Mrs H G Stevens convalescing at 1024 Headland Avenue.
Enterprise special report on a church business meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church. Officers elected for the conference year include president Mrs H C Donaldson ace president Mrs Ray Hayes recording secretary Mrs Alex Huey and other named officers. Circle meetings set for February 13 with various hosts and a spring mission study Japan begins again to be held in March. World Day of Prayer planned for February 24 at First Methodist Church. Resolutions committee appointed to present resolutions of respect for late Mrs W E Peters. Young Matrons Circle to present March program. Mary Linton Circle led by Mrs M L Warren on World Must Learn To Read. Meeting closed with prayer.
Fine Arts Club meets at Mrs Marvin Lewis home for a Tosca program presented by Mrs W T Burkett. Mrs Harold Blumberg introduces the speaker. business session led by Mrs Nathan Greenberg. March 21 Fine Arts Festival planned with committee chairs named. hosts and guests noted. Magnolia decoration and a salad coffee hour conclude the event.
Enterprise Pierian Club met at the Rawls Hotel as Mrs E Sherling and Mrs R S Boyd hosted. The six weeks study topic was Africa with papers on The Beauty of the Desert and A Vivid Picture of Arab Life read by Mrs M Capps and Mrs Frances Clark. A nominating committee was appointed and refreshments were served with Mrs W Guice as a guest.
James M. Vickery, aged 48, invites friends to join him at Sears Roebuck and Company appliance department for major appliance purchases and assistance.
Donalsonville churches host a busy week with women groups meeting at homes and church. plans for a Work Day of Prayer on Feb 4 and a Nazarene Mission fund drive are announced. Members attend, share Bible verses, hear lessons on the Resurrection, and collect boxes for mission hospitals. Mr and Mrs Quay Fortner relocate to 1200 Osceola Street.
Ozark special report details Mrs Sam Carroll Jr as hostess for the Ozark Literary Club at her home. Decorations featured camellias and narcssi. Readings, a plan for a Kiwanis Club event, and a Founders Day silver tea were announced with participation by Mrs Joe Cumbie and Mrs RB Sheppard.
Piney Grove Woman's Society of Christian Service met Thursday afternoon at Miss Ethel Walden Bryndes home. Miss Marjorie Pullen renewed the third chapter of Women of the Scripture. Seven members and one visitor attended. Mr Barron and childre n Pettny and Mack left to join Mrs Barron in Miami Florida. Rev and Mrs Joseph Avers of Phenix Gits visiting Mr and Mrs W Avery as Mes Albert Logue returned from Emory University hospital. American use a gallon measure dating from Queen Anne era.
A distorted item notes manganese minted in Shady Valley district of Johnson County Tennessee since 1082. It claims an average 164 pound meat intake in 1948. It also asserts a statue of liberty holds the Declaration of Independence in her left hand with broken chains at her feet.
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