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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1950
Page
1
Incoherent OCR text appears to quote religious language about kneeling prayer and sacrament. It references authority, a "new born foe spirit," and opposing slander, all within a cryptic, damaged passage. No clear event or identifiable entities emerge.
The Gordon Missionary Society held a Thur covered-dish lunch at Mrs. T. BR Handert home. Mrs. M. A. Ballard reviewed the book Gods Hurry. Attendees included Mrs. Ballard, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Harteon, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Linholster, Mrs. Watford, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Cartlee, and Mrs. Rex Henderson.
Donalsonville church groups gathered for a night social at Trinity Methodist Church with a fellowship session led by Rev L E Pierce. Women’s circles discussed activities, prizes were awarded for a word-building contest, and plans for ongoing fellowship meetings were noted.
Mr and Mrs Allo Blackmon announce the marriage of their daughter Corl to Gnester Kitey of route two The ceremony was February 4 at the Rehobash Baptist church with Rev GG Bailcom officiating A short wedding trip to Florida followed and the couple reside on route two
Regular Haleburg YWA meeting at Haleburg Baptist Church featured a Focus Week report with secretary remarks and a program led by Ruch Eivats Marilyn Carter Christing White Beatrice Mone Norma Joan Davis Henriet Weeks and Mrs Gear Penuel. Nearby residents and visitors completed weekend trips and family celebrations across Montgomery Bainbridge Dothan Tallahassee and Alexander City with multiple visits and returns.
Shelley School 4H Club members who completed a project in 104 and submitted reports received achievement certificates Friday night. Invitations were sent to members and their parents for a celebration that highlighted the club's work and progress.
Special report from Abbeville notes the Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met February 20 at Miss Gussye Arjon's home with seven members present. The circle discussed Race Persecution and heard a history of the church. The Business Women's Circle met Monday night with seventeen members and two visitors. Miss Sara Chancey and Bill Hughes presented a recital at the Abbeville Methodist Church as part of a talent campaign, with free will offerings collected.
Albert Rivenbark of Auburn and other relatives visited family in Troy Andalusia and Havana over the weekend. Numerous guests attended a hamburger supper at Columbia Baptist Church with a list of local youths and area families. The Mothers Club planned a 3:30 gathering at Dan Boon’s home, while church activities and a sermon on The Faith were announced for Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Willan Byron Lotter announce Barbara Sue born February 7 at a local hospital. Grandparents listed include Mrs P H Poulk Graceville and Fie M Lott. A son Donald Lei born February 9 to Thomsey family. grandparents Hollis and Ash Thomley of Nemton. Dennis Kyle born February 17 at Drake Hospital to Auborn relatives. W M Sanders Headland and C L Johnson Headland noted as grandchildren’s families.
George W. Peters was honored at a supper party at Henry Green apartments for his 25th birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs. Thomas Peters and family, Mrs. Claude Harvard and children Claudette and Tommy, and several Peters relatives from Newton, Dothan, and nearby areas.
The Elba Garden Club is organized with President Mayo Prescott and officers including first vice president Tamer Wise second vice president Mrs Duke Tatum and secretary treasurer Mrs M A Owen. Plans include forming smaller sectional clubs and beautifying courtyards while an out of town speaker in March will advise on plant growth. The Episcopal Women’s Auxillary four guilds set meetings this week with details listed for guilds one two three and a service for Wednesday.
Mrs Joel Smith hosted a birthday gathering at her home on Sunday February 18 for her first birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs R R Borders Mr and Mrs Will Smith Mr and Mrs Collis and Dowell and family Mr and Mrs Hussey and children Donald Carolyn Sue and Mrs Dick Jackson and children Avalone Fenny Sevelian Billy Mr and Mrs Ewell Blanton and family Da Hattie Mr and Mrs Carl Bussell and son Robert Mr and Mrs Johnson and son Dennis Mrs Mande Bisanays and children Roland Reanie Carolyn Mr and Mrs Lemuel Walden and children Paul Mark Cecil and others James Smith and Bert Owens Miss Frances Wyatt BUL Jackson and Ray Hussey enjoyed a delicious luncheon.
Abbeville special report notes Mrs S L Wood entertained the Matrons Club at her home Tuesday evening. Floral arrangements of camellias azaleas and seasonal bloom filled the reception rooms. After the club collect Mrs Emmett Carter led with the evening theme seeking better understanding among races and less selfishness. Members offered suggestions for improving relations. Mrs C W Espy attended.
Members attended a program featuring excerpts from works including Ho Shall We Solve Our Racial, prize pieces by Modding Carter, and Mrs T Roberts humorous monologue plus Mammy's Baniorophy read as encore. In the business session committee chairmen presented annual reports and projects with club achievements reviewed. fourteen members and a guest joined, with visitors from Tampa, Dade City, and Montgomery in attendance.
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