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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1948
Page
9
Dorothy Dix argues that while formal education is valuable, society undervalues practical knowledge for everyday life. She critiques neglect of diplomacy, social skills, marriage basics, and homemaking, asserting real success comes from knowhow in relationships and daily tasks, not just degrees.
A note asserts that snakes lack slime and possess smooth, often shiny scales with no liquid on their bodies. The statement emphasizes texture and appearance over moisture.
Members of the Estelle Many Chapter met at Mrs F O Grangers for a monthly social. Worship led by Mrs Pace Harrison, with singing and a talk on Paine College Augusta Ga by Mrs L B Greene. Dr John Wesley Gilbert noted as the first graduate. Plans for a study course on Great Prayers of the Bible discussed. Mrs Robert Earle Christmas to host first session Friday. Mrs Tullial Layton led a Spiritual Life session and a salad course served. Seven members present. Mrs J T Rodney hosted Ela Sellers Circle meeting with nine members attending. Mrs Robert Farle Christmas led worship in Mrs S K Sellers absence. Discussion of Paine College and its notable workers. Closing refreshments served. Mrs Miley Miers of Tallahassee honored with a series of socials. Mrs Johnson hosted bridge with table decor featuring camellias and daffodils. High scores won by Mrs Ed Williams and Mrs Solomon Baxter. Refreshments served. Mrs Miers further honored at Mrs Joe Summerford’s home with pink camellias and narcissus decor. A late buffet and spirited bridge followed. Friday morning a party at Mrs H C Lambert’s honored the visitor with pink gladioli and carnations. Musical recordings enjoyed. refreshments served. Mrs Lambert assisted by Mrs Wyatt Wells and Mrs Walter Bruner. Sixteen guests. Mrs Joe Summerford hosted a card club at her home with camellias and daffodils decor. High scores went to Mrs B E Johnson and Mrs Robert Barte Christmas. Salad and drinks served to a list of attendees.
The Abbeville Chapter of the National Beta Club enrolled ten new members, bringing total to 37. Initiates at Abbeville High School auditorium included Gail Gregory, Joy Keller, Jule Bland, Zima Ruth Kirkland, Mary Katherine Davis, Jacqueline Kurkland, Ruth Waters, Grace Gamble, Lacey Messick, and Betty Griggs.
The Mary and Martha Sunday School class of Lafayette Street Methodist Church will sponsor a Spring Festival on Thursday after church services. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.
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