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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1950
Page
3
A clipped admonition urges silence and restraint in speech to avoid cynicism and ruin. The prose warns against spreading ruin through words and promotes hopeful, constructive writing that guides others toward light amid pain. attributed to Grice Bughenan Shetwood.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Henry Green Apartments announce the birth of Roger Alle on December 25 at a focal hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Avie Arnold and Mrs Zula Gibson. Mr and Mrs Hugh Kirkland announce Alben Barkley born December 9. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joel Saalvy and J Cleveland Kirk. CLUB TO MEET The Dothan Study Club meets at 3:00 p.m. Friday in the home of Mrs Beaty Whiddon.
Members of the First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met at the church Monday. The president delivered the New Year message with the theme laborers together with God. Members and guests shared religious news from 1848, prayer and rededication.
Samson special report notes Mr. and Mrs. James Andy Thompson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on December 25 with many friends visiting their home. Thompson, born 1887 in Enambia County, is about 82. Mrs. Thompson, Martha Ann Hidie of Sellersville born March 5, 1871, married Thompson in 1889 at her brother Clyde Hidle’s home in Selersville. They have seven of ten children living: Cleola Melvin, Ida Hornsby, W. D. Thompson, Charlie Thompson, Dallas Thompson, Judge Thompson, and John Thompson. They also have two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Thompson worked in the lumber business and managed farms for eight decades, retiring in 1936.
Grandview circles of the Woman's Missionary Society met yesterday in members homes. Reports were submitted by leaders in the Enota Caraway, Frances Pate, Julia Askew, and Name circles, detailing devotional sessions, business, and mission talks on topics like The 12 Nuggets of Gold and Partnership With Christ. Members named include Mrs. Will Perry, Mrs. P. H. McKeithen, Mrs. G. H. Caraway, Mrs. C. L. Baxley, Mrs. S. & Wemp, Mrs. Alvin Shirley, Mrs. Hoyt Harris, Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. Woodrow Whitaker, and Mrs. Carlton Rule.
Mrs. W E Barber hosted a Sunday luncheon at 601 1-2 N St Andrews St to mark Mr Barbers 47th birthday. A two tier cake, flowers, and a gospel music program framed the event with family and friends present. Roberta Andrews offered guidance on adoption and telling children their origins with care.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Big Creek Methodist Church held its monthly business meeting at the church Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Howell Branton presided and led the opening prayer. Dues were collected and pledges made. Twelve members attended with two visitors, Mrs. Carl Cobb and Miss Blaine Cobb. The next meeting will take place at the church February 6.
The Dothan Harmony Club will meet at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Houston Memorial Library with Mrs. B. M. Merrill and Mrs. Troy Lewis as hostesses. Mrs. A. L. Townsend will lead the program with participants including Mrs. J. C. Knight and Mr. J. W. Parkman. Timmy Gamble leaves Monday to resume studies at the University after holidays at home.
A Gordon home hosted a large Christmas Night gathering for relatives. Laurenia greeted guests as greenery and colored lights lit the festive scene. After turkey dinner, gifts were exchanged and music and games followed in the living room with numerous attendees from Beaumont to Washington DC.
Mrs BM Hall and daughters Joan and Virginia Burkett Hall of New Nanda join Mr and Mrs W H Croom and Carie Burkett with son James Ward and Ina Nelson of Dothan. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Kaland Obi of Ashford, Mr and Mrs W E Hobland and Hugh Jett with children Joseph and Martha of Gordon, and Mrs Clara Strock of Dothan.
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