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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1949
Page
4
A reflection on parental love noting how children’s traits from innocence to needs bring joy and comfort, while lacking love for wife and children leads to sorrow at home. The passage emphasizes the deep bonds of family and domestic harmony.
The Moody hospital Alumnae Association held its monthly business and social gathering at the nurses home with hostesses Mrs. Ernest Dean Mrs. John Bruner Mrs. Miriam Berry and Mrs. Lena Cotton of Ozark. Mrs. Milton Newton presided and Mrs. Frances Box reported. Games followed a talad course and coffee. Valentine decor highlighted the reception roger.
Mrs Hank Stroup hosted the Robert Grierson chapter DAR at her Headland home with co host Mrs Charles W Smith. Regant Mrs Marvin Scott presided. chaplain Mrs C A Stringer led ritual and pledge. reports were given by Scott and Doris Redding. A motion thanked Mrs Charles B Sidney and committee for January 25 party. Donations to the schol were approved. Food drives reported 2909 pounds frozen and 900 gallons canned foods prepared this year. The program featured Mrs Fred Reynolds and Mrs Julian Epps speaking on Washington and related topics. Refreshments followed for many members and guests. Mrs Louie Tamplin and Ozark residents mentioned among others visiting.
The Headland Study Club met at the home of Mrs. Marvin Scott with joint hostesses Mrs. H Hawkins and Mrs. J M Bridges. An Alabama Day program featured a talk by Mrs. D G Halstead on Alabama and Henry County history and development, plus a history of denominational growth by Mrs. Robert E Solomon. Spiced tea and snacks were served. Members present included Mrs. C P Solomon and others.
The Rev and Mrs William S Guice hosted the First Methodist Church executive board at the parsonage on Tuesday evening. Red and white flowers, camellias, candles, and heart shaped place cards decorated the rooms. Guests included district and church leaders such as Dr A E Shafer and Dothan district superintendent, plus numerous officers and members.
DONALSONVILLE Special A Woman's Club meeting convened Friday at Mrs J L Jernigan's home with hostesses Mrs C C Foster and Mrs E H Howard. Gladiolus decor, program on United States leadership, talks on Berlin airlift and other topics highlighted the afternoon. Officers elected include Mrs J B Thomas president and a by-laws committee named. LeGrand Jones of St Louis MO arrived to visit Mr and Mrs Carl Kirk.
Chipley Special school opened its doors Tuesday night February 15 from 6 to 9 with about 700 parents and friends. Buses brought roughly half the crowd while classrooms showcased student work. Beta Latin Key Spanish and Journalism clubs displayed projects and guides led visitors. The program featured Chipley 56 piece band and Chipley High Glee Club. Founders Day candles were lit by county supervisor Haromon Pierce and a prize awarded for the room with most parents present. Mr. and Mrs. J W Moore Jr of Birmingham visited.
Springfield Sunday School Intermediate class members were entertained Monday night at teacher Miss Dorothy Lambs Ashford route two home. Nellie Lane led a brief devotional with prayer. Eunice Clements and Nell Roney directed a Bible quiz. Valentine games and refreshments followed. Attendees included Nell Ron ey and others. the class presented Miss Lamb a valentine. Mr and Mrs W C Faulkner departed for a several day visit to Columbus Mississippi.
Ashford couple Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Eubanks announce the birth of their daughter Judy Ann on February 1. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. FE. L. Eubanks and Mr. and Mrs. C A. Ingram of Pansey.
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