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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1950
Page
2
Miriam Teichner speaks of struggle and strength, declaring she bears no shame in facing fatigue and doubt. The verse contrasts vulgar minds under weight with the brave who endure without repining, as Mallet and Thomson are noted.
Seven members of the Grandview Baptist church Women’s circle met Monday night at Vera Causey’s home for a mission study program titled How Chelas tink Is America led by Vern Causes Lena Thompson Edna Helms Beatrice Granger Rena Hundley Gladys Deal and Ellie Perry Mrs J Riley led the worship and prayers were offered by Gladys Deal and Ellie Perry Grace William was elected literature chairman and Thelma Comte publicity chairman Light refreshments were served to nineteen members.
Mrs Mra Badiford celebrates her 78th birthday with a family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Bernard Badiford in Headland Route Two. A long list of relatives and friends from Headland Abbeville Columbus Malebites Newville and Dothan attended including Mr and Mrs James Bodiford and children Noel Bodiford Kyle Barker Tom Mims and many others.
Mr and Mrs James T Stewart announce the birth of a daughter Ray Stewart born February 10 in a local hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Stewart and Mr and Mrs W B Davis. An unrelated note mentions Mr and Mrs Avery of Cherry Point North Carolina.
Lafayette Street Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service held nine circles and two Wesleyan Service Guild units in members homes and church. Circle leaders and devotions covered biblical themes, mission studies, prayer, and social hours. Members plus one visitor attended across circles, sharing lessons on love faith Hiroshima and scripture chapters.
Church women in Dothan invite participation in the World Day of Prayer observance at 10:00 am Friday at First Presbyterian Church sponsored by the United Council of Church Women. The service unites millions in a global moment of supplication and unity, with participants from local churches and an organist to lead the program.
A government notice from Utah describes new exemptions for immigrants belongings shifting from customs to include new household goods and furniture with exceptions for electrical appliances, amid broader fraud concerns in unemployment pay. A Lewiston report notes a Danish designed mail drone project aiming to deliver mail between towns over 138 miles southeast of Bik City, expected to serve about 60 residents.
Reporters describe grave diggers struggling to work amid deep snow in Spokane Washington as freezing weather halts usual digging duties. Local officials caution on delays and crews adapt with careful planning and equipment to continue burials despite the storm.
Louise Pelham honor society of Dothan High School inducted fourteen new members at Tuesday morning assembly seven seniors and seven juniors. Senior inductees include Mary Beth Wells George Vance Betty Etheridge William Parrish Faerys Rove Long Jimmy Lashley and Charles Pafterstn. Junior inductees are Jo Ann Hall Linda Smith Juliann Flowers Robert Zbinden Griffin Givens Wayne Etheridge Barbara Jean Johnson. President Joyce Goff and sponsor E W Walker assisted with the ceremony.
Members of the Enterprise Concert Board met at the Methodist Church to plan the 1950 program. A dinner was served. Miss Robin Bird outlined the membership drive. Revel Searcy urged strong support for community entertainment. Mrs Lela Lombard from Chicago attended to assist with concert efforts. Workers report to Miss Bird at Rawls Hotel on Wednesday and Friday at 5. The final meeting will be held Saturday afternoon.
The Business Women's Circle of Hartford Baptist Church reported full attendance at the Royal Service program held Monday. New member Miss Gussie Mosley and guest Mrs. Hilda Sketo joined. Myc Houston Blount Jr led devotion and opening prayer.
Presbyterian Woman’s organization officers were elected at a busy church meeting. New officers include Mrs. Don R. Wilson president and Mrs. W. F. Covington Sr vice president. World Day of Prayer plans were discussed and a service set for February 24. Twenty two members and two visitors attended. MEETING ANNOUNCED Dothan Garden Study Club meets Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Coca Cola bottling room.
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