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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1950
Page
4
Fragmentary poem notes a seeker’s cycle from dark to light and back, with lines about time and memory. Mae Winkler Goodman expresses a shifting vision of existence and love across a vague voyage, referencing a final shore and unnamed paths.
A group of college girls led by Miss Bobbie Gillis presented a program for Foster Street Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Monday afternoon. Talks included Why I Love Hunting College by Miss Jeannine Ward the Methodist Club by Miss Posty MacAliley and A Student From Estonia by Miss Betty Edgar. Mr and Mrs Jack Hartley and daughter Edith of Ashford returned home after a weeklong visit at Sanford Fin with Mr and Mrs Woodrow W Hartley.
Mrs Alva Lewis hosted the Round Table Study Club at her home on 3 St Andrews street. The New Year program featured readings by Mrs Wendell Avery Mrs A W Hawkins Mrs Troy Lewis and Mrs Donald Pierce with prayers and devotions from John 14 and a discussion on historic churches and world affairs. Tea was served during social hour with camellia centerpiece. Guests included Mrs Frank Aseery and many club members.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Lafayette Street Methodist Church met for a Monday business session with Mrs. Jewell Thrasher presiding. Plans included a district meeting at Lafayette Street in March and a January 8 planning session with WSCS representatives for a February Bill Mann concert. Unit meetings are set for January 16 led by various members, with a program featuring Mrs. Howell Coe and Miss Mary V. O'Brien. Attending funeral services for B. House of Calvo included numerous Cairo and Pensacola area relatives and friends, while several residents prepared for medical and travel arrangements including Mrs. Bryson’s upcoming Emory Hospital operation and others returning from trips to Miami and Jacksonville.
Miss Ida Louise Newton daughter of Mr and Mrs Mancil Irwin Newton wed Kenneth Leonard Todd Jr of Cottonwood in a December 8 ceremony at the Newton home The Rev W C Rice officiated the double ring service The bridal party wore lavender and green gowns and the bride wore a white slipper satin gown with a fingertip veil The reception featured white carnations gladioli and magnolia foliage with candles and mirrors enhancing the setting
Mrs Ray Metcalf and Mrs J W Reed hosted the Enterprise Study Club at Mrs Metcalf home. A short business session was led by Mrs Eaton Speigner. The program featured The Christmas Story narrated by Charles Laughton and a Christmas poem read by Mrs J G Grimsley. Post program carols and a decorated tree with gifts followed. the reception showcased a pink and white dining room and a traveling wedding trip for the newlyweds.
The Southside Baptist Woman's Missionary Society gathered at the church Monday afternoon with about twenty seven members present. Mrs. Robert Williams led the opening prayer and Mrs. Ralph Dykes oversaw the stewardship devotional. Chairmen reported, and the Margaret Zbinden circle received the attendance banner for December.
Mr and Mrs Stanford Wells entertained a large group in Vicksburg during the holidays. Guests included families and individuals from New York Hartford Pensacola Dothan Enterprise Orlando Birmingham and Montgomery among others with notes of travel plans for Ensign Michael Fleming and Mrs Fleming and the visit with J A Register at 212 E Battleshaw Street.
Fragmentary notice notes a person named Mr. by wreark and gon to pour in Bow n Florin water ice cream and is said to rent at the St Louis Exposition of 1204.
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