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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1947
Page
3
A reader shares a reflective verse by Winifred Adams Burr about tranquility amid life’s storms. The poem recalls embattled nations fading like shadows and celebrates steadfast trees and nature’s fertility under divine order.
The Business Womens Circle of the First Baptist W. M. S. held its regular supper meeting at the church with Mrs. Dora Pearson and Mrs. C. T. Barnes as hosts. The program featured Mrs. Ray Hayes, Miss Alice Elliott, and Miss Hazel Player. Dialogue covered the Holy Spirit Begins in Universal Gospel and Jews and Arabians. Mrs. Victor Harri g led the program. Twenty nine members answered poll call. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wright returning to Samson after visiting Mrs. J. F. Deese. Mrs. Deese spent the weekend at Enterprise with Mrs. Orell Smart. Mrs. O. B. Bruce and son Bobbie of Tuscaloosa arrived to spend the week with Dr. and Mrs. R. D. McCarty. Mae Wright of Columbus, Ga., visited Mrs. Ola Caraway and family on North Alice street.
A brief florist advertisement from Wayside Flower Shop News promotes GLAD bulbs as reliable perennials for yard color. It invites customers to plant, pick daily flowers, and place orders by calling or visiting, noting packages priced by the dozen or less and quick filling of orders.
Foster Street Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met in circles to study the book To Whom Much Is Given. Multiple circles reported attendance from twelve to twenty-one, with various hostesses and leaders guiding chapters and meditations.
Ytiilty five members of the Headland Avenue Baptist W M S met at the church Monday afternoon for mission study. After the opening song He Will Hold Me Fast, Mrs J E Wood presided during a business session, Mrs Edwin Worthy gave the devotional message and Mrs Cora Lee Hicks led the mission study program. Mrs J Ramseur and Mrs Louie Seay contributed parts.
The Southside Baptist Woman's Missionary Society circles met Monday to study the WMYearbook and discuss officer duties. Mary Givens Circle with Mrs. A. J. Peac ey. Lena Avery Circle with Mrs. W. Avery. Ida Dykes Circle with Mrs. J. B. McCollough. visitors included Mrs. Hugo Gachet. Eleven, eight, and seven members attended respectively. prayers and discussions complemented the sessions.
Miss Jussie Maury Womble and Miss Margaret Clark hosted a midweek bridal shower honoring Myre Janes L. Halstead at the Ridg School. Guests included many local women and friends in attendance with refreshments served.
The Samson Y W A elected Sid Ogburn as president Dorothy Saunders as vice president Ann Watson as secretary and treasurer. Eight members attended. Work parties refurnished church pews at the Methodist Church and recent church improvements included a new altar lectern pulpit chairs and a brass altar set.
Circles of the First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met in members' homes to study the book Shining Like the Stars. Circle leaders reported attendance from eight to thirteen members with several visitors across ten circles, led by various members and presided by circle chairmen.
At a Sunday evening meeting of the Presbyterian Church Young Adult Class four new members joined the roll. Names listed are Mrs A L Rudd Jr Mrs Barbara Dell Gamble Mr and Mrs Ovcah Clark plus notes of upcoming chicken supper at the Boy Scout hut at 7 15 pm February 21. New class leaders include Miss Mary Virginia Knight Christina McClintock Rhett Bryson and John McCrea. The class roll now includes twenty eight active members.
Mrs J O Baughman hosted the Catholic Woman's Club monthly meeting at her home with co host Mrs James Park. Father John Stack gave the opening prayer and Mrs A G Barnes Jr presided over the business session with treasurer's report and minutes read. A report on the Phen City deanery meeting of February 4 was given by Mrs A A Winter. Guest Mrs Cassiday attended. Refreshments were served to members including Mrs Frank Romano Mrs Press Thornton Mrs H W Simpkins Mrs Victor Mavity Mrs A G Barnes Jr Mrs B F Sweet Mrs A A Water Mrs George Vance Mrs J H Park and Mrs J W Gregory.
Public service style advert advises early treatment for bronchitis and promotes Creomulsion as a potent remedy. It claims Creomulsion reaches the bronchial area to loosen phlegm, soothes inflamed membranes, and aids natural healing. No narcotics are used, with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
Mr and Mrs L R Ball of Slocom announce the birth of a son Kenneth Ray in a local hospital on February 4.
Mrs. Adger Moore traveled to Elba after news of her brother-in-law Will Windham's death. Funeral services for Windham are scheduled to be conducted in Elba this afternoon.
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