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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1950
Page
4
A poem by Dorothy M. Weertfall in Kall Moxraph laments destruction and resilience after war. It speaks of indestructible culture living on despite bombardment and scorched landscapes.
Local Woman’s Society of Christian Service circles meet in homes to discuss missions and support the Children’s Home in Macon. Members hear reports on Abdul Hamid, Africa teaching, and missionary work in China and Africa while sharing devotions, prayers, and a salad course.
The reader asks to include the Fall Winter Fashion Book in pattern orders. It mentions numerous designs for all family members including men women and children, with patterns for teens, misses, mature and larger sizes. The request emphasizes a broad pattern collection as a fashion aid.
Mrs Jim Tomberlin formerly Elsie Lowers was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted at the home of Mrs E L Averett from 3 30 to 5 00 in the afternoon. Guests included the honoree her mother Mrs Lowery and others with decorations of white chrysanthemums camellias and narcissi. Attendants helped serve punch at a decorated porch table and a bride’s register was managed by Betty Capps with music by Ann Forehand.
Mrs Clennie Baker hosted a post rehearsal reception for the Murdock Bullard wedding party. Guests included Hazel Murdock Lamar Bullard Mrs Carl Clawson Blanche Hutchison Madge Windham Joe Jernigan and Sarah Helen Chancey. The room featured narcissi and ferns with green and white decor and a lace tablecloth. Food included green and white sandwiches and green mini pastries.
New York actress Faye Emerson planned to fly to Mexico City seeking a quick Mexican divorce from Elliott Rosevelt. She denied any other man involved, noted a property settlement, and said the marriage ended for private reasons.
The Blakely Baptist WMU met for its first yearly session at the church with 54 attendees. Mrs. Robinson Mee Lendon presided, programs led by Mrs. Brewer and others, and plans set for charity visits, child care, and a Mt Hebron WMU meeting on January 25 with transportation.
The Themla Baxley YWA of Grandview Baptist church met Tuesday night for a monthly business gathering. Miss Bobbie Calhoun hosted with Miss Myrna Locke Jed opening remarks as Drayer and Miss Rheuwell McCord presided. Dues were collected and plans set for an YWA association banquet. Members present included Arlene Barton Johnnie Parish Margaret Dykes Victoria Stinson Geraldine Carlisle Gwendolyn Searcy Ruth Bass Faye Breves Naya Karrett Betty Peterman Myra Locke Jean Colting and Mrs Gi H Caraway. Sybil and Grace Ivey visited their mother Mrs A J Ivey in Richardstown and Sybil Ivey works at the Veterans Hospital in Dublin while Grace Ivey studies nursing at Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Anniston.
The Harmony Club held its regular program at the Houston Memorial Library on Thursday morning with Mrs. B. M. Merrill and Troy Lewis hosting. New members were introduced as Mrs. Marvey Harrison spoke on federation hospital work. Mrs. J. C. Knight discussed Charles Ives. Music included works by Copland Romberg and Grieg with Mrs. Wilson at the piano.
Members of the Mary Sunday School class of Lafayette Street Methodist Church held their monthly social Wednesday night. Mrs. Alton Palmer gave the devotional message, followed by a business session. After an hour of games, refreshments were served in the dining room from a lace covered table decorated with chrysanthemums narcissi and fern sprays.
Mrs. Tera Averett honored her son Eben on his eighty birthday at an Enterprise party. The table featured an eight candle cake, punch, and party favors for guests. Boniia Ayettle helped serve while the Junior Harmony Club meets Saturday at 2 PM at Mrs. W. S. Wilson’s home with Mrs. Wilson as principal speaker.
Mrs Burns entertained a small afternoon party at Woodland Drive to honor Miss Sara Curtis Harrison of Washington DC after a visit in Dothan. The guest list included friends of the honoree, with red and white camellias and a centerpiece of red roses decorating the tea table. The event featured Canadair snow silver holders and fine silverware. Miss Harrison plans to depart tomorrow for her home in Washington.
Donalsonville residents hear reports from Lottie Moon Circle and Catherine Bryan Circle of the Baptist WMU as officers are elected and plans set for the Training School. Members include Mrs. J B Thomas Mrs Otis Bragkin Mrs Forrester Mrs Porter Smith Mrs L E Hay and others with committees named for supper and Bible study. Margaret White convalesces at home in Linwood after illness at Jackson Hospital.
Mrs W H Douglas presided as Camp Springs home demonstration club met in December. The program began with a song and meditation by the hostess. Chairmen reported and hosts were listed for 1950. Decorations included a music theme and refreshments were served to 1044 members.
Evergreen Chapel Circle met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Jack Rogers home on Enterprise Road with ten members and one visitor present. The program opened with a hymn and prayer. Mrs. Ruby Cherry read the secretary's report, and Mrs. J. W. Sackson gave the meditation on The Lord's Plan for Our Life. Refreshments followed.
Birth notices report Linda, daughter of Albert Allums, born December 14 in Jacksonville. Reverea Ann Deal, daughter of Harold L Deal, born December 19 at a hospital. grandparents J Evans, W B Shetton of Dothan and Herbert Deal of Starke. Marsha Lynn Hallford born January 3 to Rex Hallford. grandparents M A Whittle of Hallford and Eddie Hallford of Slocomb.
Dorothy Dix offers guidance on a wife learning to manage money like her husband, adopting a budget plan, and regaining control of the pay envelope. She also weighs the nuisance of unsolicited letters of introduction and a disillusioned wife facing infidelity, noting timeless tensions between virtue and companionship in marriage. The column features reader questions from unhappy spouses and a Jackson Ga guest.
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