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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1947
Page
3
A reflective poem notes that wounds never fully heal and memories flare when stirred by music, flowers, a gaze, or a blade. Time eases hurt, yet certain moments reopen the scar, leaving the mind with lingering embers that resist full closure.
Ardilla School students presented a Safety program at a Parent-Teacher meeting with Rev. John Batton leading devotion. The feature demonstrated proper bus loading procedures and a film by Solomon Baxter, superintendent of education. Business discussed playground equipment with Edna Snell Ezell Stringer and Earnest Brown appointed to the committee.
Members of the Intermediate and Senior Young Woman's Auxiliaries of Southside Baptist Church met Monday night for a business session at the home of Miss Jean Dykes. New officers were elected for the Intermedi ate Y W A with Edna Wilkinson as president and Edith Wilkinson as vice president. Senior Y W A officers chosen were Jiminita Holloway president Jean Dykes vice president Wauthena Malling secretary and Betty Holland treasurer. Committees were announced and the program was presented by several members. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs Quin Barfield and twelve members were served light refreshments by the hostess.
New Century Club met yesterday at Mrs. M C Rowe’s home with Miss Sue Malone and Mrs A E Malone presenting a program. Miss Malone reviewed Pearl Buck’s The Good Earth and Mrs Majors outlined a World Bank plan including its purpose and monetary system. Mrs Rowe presided, a brief business session was followed by a social hour with Russian tea and sandwiches.
Mrs Maxwell Sims formerly Louise Drinkwater honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Drinkwater at her home. Co hosts included Mrs A W Sims Miss Edna Drinkwater and Mrs Tather Gantble. Games and refreshments followed with many Mrs S F Cook Mrs Finssie Merkerson Mrs J T Knight and others in attendance.
Mrs Penton entertained the Round Table Studs club yesterday afternoon at the Jdbrars. Mrs Hilee Biarty presided. program by Mrs A Ek Mathis, Peggy Mc Akley, and Palmer Brooks. Mrs Mathis spoke on Those Who Have Lived in the White House, Miss McAliley read a paper entitle That Man Truman, and Palmer Brooks sang Reveries and Annie Laurie with Eleanor McAliley at the piano. Local salad hour followed. Announcement of next meeting March 4 at Mrs WLC Faulkner home. Members listed include Mrs Com OG st Mes Tees Hill and Rev Joseph De Revertuon arriving to serve as rector of the Church of the Nativity.
Christine Cotter joined the Pilot Club at a Houston Hotel meeting presided by Virginia Phillince. A nominating committee was appointed including Blondel Garrett Sara Abt and Bernice King. The program focused on Pilot Education with a quiz by Martha Little. Essia Mae Smit herman sang two solos with Ruby Kennington at the piano. Eighteen members attended and the Lafayette Street Methodist Church class hosts a social Thursday at 7 30 pm at the Houston Memorial Library inviting all members.
Birth announcements list Sandra Alice Clark born February 16 to Ruth and B H Clark of 311 Jeff Street. Bobby Gene Barkinad born February 3 to H I Barkinad of Weldland route five. Patricia Ann Rice born February 14 to Marvin and Ashford route two. Don Gorden Lewin born February 11 to Rube Lewin of Ashford route one. Patricia Ann Rice listed as child of M L Rice and Mrs Moore Lewis.
The marriage of Miss Vernette Tieng and Robert J Bowen was solemnized at a quiet ceremony on Wednesday February 12 at Rev FLOM Culbreth home. Present were Miss Marthe Long C D Adem Miss Flaine Garrett Beatrice Kelly and Badan Douglas. Mr and Mrs Bowen reside near Columbia.
Mrs. Joe McCormick hosted about 40 fourth grade children at a school Valentine party with games and a Valentine box. A Methodist W S C S Valentine tea followed with a program of music readings and decorations in red and white. About 60 guests attended a Clifford Lanier chapter U D C meeting, including a Birth day of the Confederacy article and Edison life notes, plus a social hour after.
A group of friends and relatives gathered at W. 10. Danford’s home on Ashford route one to celebrate his forty seventh birthday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Danford and children, C. ol. Wayne and Robert Earl, Mrs. Leonard Danford, and others from Achford route, Woodrow Herring family, Anglin family, Lovie M. Danford party, and relatives from Dothan.
Dr W T Burkett Houston County health officer will speak on Cancer Control at Minnie T Heard PTA meeting Thursday at 245 pm in the school. Rev J N Dendy will give the devotional message and Essie Mae Smitherman will lead special music. Highland School PTA meets at 620 pm in the school auditorium. Rose Hill PTA meets at 245 pm Thursday with a George Washington program by Miss Sura Abt students.
Miss Henrietta Burkett presided at the monthly supper meeting of the Business Women's Y W A at the First Baptist Church Monday night. Supper was served by Mrs Ray Turner. a devotional by Miss Lucile Churchwell and prayer by Mrs Max Morris preceded a review of In a River Front Mission by Miss Bertha White. Attendees included Misses Evelyn Stanton Louise Bruner Anna McLeod Mary Mc Donald Nina Howell Helen Winery Justine Meadows Martha Collier Opal Marler Starla Taylor Ruby Avant Madge Joiner Henrietta Burkett Laudile Courchwell Bertha White and Mrs Max Morris.
New Officers for Girl Scout Troop Seven were elected at a meeting held yesterday afternoon at the scout hut. Jimmie Sue Harris was elected president, Quinn Ellen Kelley vice president, Janet Clark secretary and treasurer, and Jo Ann Hall scribe. Gloria Thornton continues as troop leader. The troop hosted a Valentine dance at the Country Club Saturday evening with about 150 attendees, red heart decorations, punch and wafers, and music from records.
A simple filling described for stuffing tomatoes or sandwiches combines cream cheese with enough mayonnaise to reach a soft spreadable texture. Finely chopped nuts, preferably pecans, are added to finish the mix.
Joel Johnson of Geneva spoke to Hartford Lions Club outlining ways to attract industries to Hartford and vicinity, the main aim of the Lions Club and Hartford’s newly formed Industrial Club. A technicolor film Farm Research in Alabama will be shown at the Lichs Club on Feb 25 with Dr E V Smith of Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station presenting.
Frank Moss Gefnes will attend a national training day in Mendham New Jersey to represent the Southeast Alabama Scout Council. Afterward he plans to return to duties as field staff for the council and continue supporting local scouting operations.
Odd advertisement note for Wayside Flower shop promises ready orders and best service. It invites customers to try them despite limited stock and imperfect phrasing, ending with a casual sales pitch about satisfaction or sale.
The speaker argues cancer should be discussed like other diseases such as mumps or measles. Recognising danger signals through open dialogue could improve awareness and early detection, challenging the notion of cancer as confined to older women. The quote emphasizes publicity and education for prevention.
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