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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1947
Page
3
A poetic meditation compares life to a desert and a stormy petrel seeking calm. The speaker contemplates heavenward travel toward a secret place of peace with biblical imagery and hopeful lines about finding oasis moments amid tumult. The text blends spiritual longing with natural imagery, asserting a quest for quiet amid life's din.
Mrs. Oscar T. Durden hosted a small Sunday party at her Route Five home celebrating her daughter Shirley Ann Durden's fourth birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Ott Mrs. Mary Williams Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dt of Dothan Route and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Ott and their sons.
We have received another authorization, bringing total to five. Our Dothan facility is now an authorized repair station for Sparton Delco Zenith Philco and General Motors, reaffirming radio repair as our primary business rather than a sideline.
The Harmony Club holds its monthly program at 10:00 a.m. Thursday in the Library. Mrs. F. M. Gaines leads the study on Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni and Mrs. Graham Carson will speak on the composer’s life. Mrs. John Hubbard narrates the opera story with musical selections including a piano Prelude by Mrs. W. C. Smith and an aria by Mrs. Graham Carson. Accompanists are Miss LeMerle Penn and Robert Livingston with Mrs. W. B. Whatley of Columbia. Hostesses are Mrs. Amos Jones, Mrs. R. R. Pettus and Mrs. Paul Anderson.
The First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society held an afternoon program at the church with ninety five members present. The subject was The World's People Today with talks by Mrs J H McMullan on Where Jews and Arabs Meet and Mrs J T Weeks on Two Ancient People. An open discussion on Our Work in Palestine followed. Mrs Graves Knowles led the closing prayer.
Mrs. Leon Redding led the program at the Southside Parent-Teacher Association meeting held Thursday at the school. Rev. J. N. Dendy gave the devotional and Mrs. H. V. Richey spoke on Founders Day. Mrs. J. G. Higgins presented a history of the group. A social hour followed with room mothers as hostesses. Girl Scout Troop Nine, led by Mrs. G. W. Blakey, held a cookout on Saturday at Miss Martha Speight’s rear lawn. The troop included Clare Stephenson and others from Midland City, Dothan, Slocomb route, and Lottville areas.
Friends and relatives gathered at Mrs. J. R. White’s Newton Route One Stan day residence to honor her seventy ninth birthday anniversary. Attendees included Homer White Nancy White Homer White Miss Nancy White John Sheffield M M Kirkland Dewey Kirkland G B Kirkland Phillips Claudia Caraway Ruth Singletary Wilburn Garner Ray Lee Garner Travis Garner Loyd White J W Drew Carlton Alley and families.
Marianna special report notes Junior Woman's Club guest speaker C Davis Turner addressed the Palestine problem as a direct challenge to world responsibility and Western justice. Turner argued Jews in Palestine should remain and a world protected truce could renew Palestine's place among free peoples.
The Foster Street Methodist W S C S held a regular literary meeting at the church with Mrs. Morris Garer presiding. An eight member committee was formed to aid Wesleyan Service Guild, including Mrs. E A Childs, Mrs. J W Roberts, Mrs. O N Ray, Mrs. Mary Frank Waters, Mrs. Edward Crawford and Miss Alice Watford. Anna Pierce Circle led the program and Mrs. Heard Saxon spoke on Race Relations. Seventy four members attended.
Southside Baptist W M S held a mission study at the church on Monday afternoon. The Lena Avery Circle led by Mrs Ww Avery presented talks on The Jews and Arabs in Palestine. Mrs Avery spoke on The Holy Spirit and other members spoke on The Jews as a Nation Arabs and The Jews in Palestine. Twenty six members attended. Highland School PTA to meet Thursday at 2 30 p m in the school auditorium.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Headland Avenue Baptist Church met in circles Monday afternoon for mission study and meditation. Circles met in members' homes, with programs, prayers, and social hours. Nine members attended the Ida Keyton Circle. eight attended the Lottie Moon Circle. nine attended Anne Judson. eight attended Lucy Wood. five attended Willie Kelley. Members planned packing a clothes box for a needy local family and discussed community mission work projects.
Circles of Lafayette Street Methodist Church met in homes for a year theme on For Such is the Kingdom and Stewardship of Children. Circle leaders, members, visitors, and devotional leaders are listed with attendance figures and program details.
Mary Wood of Miami and Neal Dekle of Miami and Marianna wed February 1 at Central Baptist Church Miami. Rev Roy C Angel officiated with white gladioli and ferns in the decorations and a double ring ceremony. The couple plans to live in Miami after the wedding and both hold positions in local firms.
An unsolicited letter from Oregon touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a reliable daily aid for irregularity. The cereal is promoted as not a purgative but a high fiber breakfast food, with a money back offer after 10 days if not satisfied.
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Wyan of 214 E Commerce announce the birth of a daughter Hila Jean born February 18. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Johnson and Mrs. G. L. Wynn. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stewart of Dothan Route Three announce a daughter June Wilene born February 13. Mrs. Stewart is Grace Woods, daughter of Walter Woods of Dothan. Paternal grandmother is Mrs. Lydia Stewart of Dothan.
The Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary held a church business session with T E Buntin as presiding officer. A foreign missions total of 316.72 was reported for the Week of Prayer and Self Denial. Prayer Band Day will resume with monthly meetings on the fourth Monday. A nominating committee reported and new officers were elected. Mrs. W H Bennett led worship with a meditation from Isaiah and Mrs. J P Wilson spoke on What My Church is Doing Toward World Peace. Nineteen members answered roll call.
A list of guests at an evening party near Ford includes Mise Jacqueline Haglee of Sey and many attendees such as Gene Entinger Mae Jes well Edsel Smith Jacque ag ter J. Harrison Joy Boswell 8. Smith Maxine Sorrells J.C Betty Burtleshaw Jack Harris Dock Carroll Jimmy Killings worth George Harris Buford Gigg ins Doyce Kirkland Calvin Cop rells Burnell Carroll Glen ger Betty Ruth Brannon Snell Aynes Bill Pitts Edwin Giy Marie Bolin John Harrison Harold Hagler Charles Paul Watkins Paul Smith Gerald Marsh Robert Harrison Hagler and his wife and children.
An old time sale note from Wayside Flower Shop describes a display of pot plants from azaleas primroses tulips and cyclamens as suitable gifts. It invites customers to call and arrange a delivery of flowers to mend someone's heart with affordable pricing and rainbow colors.
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