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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1951
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Norman B. Jaffray and Indian made goods tied to a marketing racket. Phrases imply a lure for tourists and a dismissive line about Kokomo and mintlock muskets. No clear event, date, or entities beyond the scattered names.
The Grandview Baptist Woman's Missionary Society held its monthly business meeting Monday at the church with twelve members present. A visitor, Mrs. T. W. Wason, attended as the meditation was led by Mrs. Carlton Bule and Mrs. C. S. Wemp offered prayers. Circles submitted reports and routine business was discussed.
The New Century Club held a monthly program at Houston Memorial Library with Mrs Joe Bell as hostess for her mother Mrs E Ford. Speakers discussed industrializing America and changes to birth certificate laws to protect legitimate children. Desserts, decorations, and arrivals included numerous club members and guests as the Round Table Study Club prepared for a future Federated Clubs gathering.
Mrs Willie Skeen of Dothan route four formerly of Henry County hosted a Sunday dinner to mark her daughter in law A K Tuckey s return and birthday. Guests included Captain Owatt and Mr Adolph Tucker Skeen with children Don Jar Lucine Jack Newberry and Donalsonville visitors Quin Stinson Skeen with Shery and Waylon of Cowatts Huey Skeen Ralph Skeen and Robert Skeen plus Mr and Mrs Hudie Skeen Mr and Mrs Elbert Davis and son Frankie and Mr and Mrs Wills with Annette and Jackie Shorterville Bobby Jones and Pine Valley Folks provided music for the afternoon.
Mrs H Eightower entertained her bridge club at her South Main Street home. Prize for high score went to Mrs A J Singletary with low to Mrs John Williams Jr. A guest prize was awarded to Mrs Zeline Doak of Atlanta. Other players included several local women. A Young Women meeting and church social activities were announced with schedules and hosting duties. John A Keyton Sr will teach in Holly Hills while continuing Stetson University studies. Several local residents planned family visits and club events through the week.
Rose Hill school hosted Dothan elementary teachers Tuesday as each grade level observed lessons. The in-service training, part of the Cotton Teachers Association program, included a forty minute observation period followed by a lunchroom refreshment break provided by the Rose Hill Parent-Teacher Association.
The Boneth Sunday School Class of Headland Avenue Baptist Church met Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Bobby Box for a business session and social hour. Officers elected were Mrs. Hugo Griggs president, Mrs. Bobby Box vice president, and Mrs. Bill Buchanan secretary. Mrs. Carl Waller became social chairman. Devotional by teacher Mrs. Howard Tromas. Games led by Mrs. Rit Buchanan Jr. A stork shower honored Mrs. Joe Williams. Refreshments served by multiple class members including Mrs. Joe Williams and Mrs. Hugo Griggs.
Mrs Sullivan and her daughter Miss Sue Sullivan, along with nephew Bobby Bord, are recuperating at the scene on South Oates street after several weeks of illness.
Mrs. David M. Dunne, chair man of the American Red Cross Production Auxiliary of the Camp Rucker Women's Club, invites area women to join the group in producing 800 bedside bags and other hospital items for the post hospital. The group meets Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Nursery Building near Service Club one, with members encouraged from all areas including enlisted wives.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Gilley announce the arrival of a daughter Brenda Joyce on February 14. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ernest Benefield of Enterprise and Mr and Mrs G E Gilley of Geneva.
Sixteen members of the Camp Springs home demonstration club met at Mrs. E. W. Powers home. Mrs. C. K. Carter led devotion and group singing. The hymn of the month was introduced by the hostess. A pantry gifts demonstration by Mrs. Powers and assistant Lathan Cox followed. Reports, then recreation and light refreshments. Mrs. Jmdie Smith will be addressed at the next meeting.
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