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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1949
Page
5
A fragmented OCR passage presents quotes attributed to Longfellow and Carl Schurz. It notes noble instinct, mischaracterized suffering, and a metaphor comparing people to stars and mariners navigating by them. No clear event or context is provided beyond the two named figures.
Norman Spann entertained at the Country Club Saturday afternoon for the sixth birthday anniversary of his daughter Ron Dean. Guests received punch, pink and white decorations adorned the ballroom, and a pink ribbon hair band and pink birthday cake highlighted the party. The honoree wore a floor length pink chiffon gown with a blue sash as a group of guests sang Happy Birthday. Entertainment included games and singing, with about one hundred girls in attendance. Local notices mention VFW Auxiliary and Fine Arts Club meetings and other community updates.
Mr. W F Bailey and Mrs. Malone and Mrs. Rowe will travel to Montgomery to address the Press and Authors Club at the Blue Moon Inn tomorrow at 3:00 p m. Bailey, author of Devil Make A Third, will be the guest speaker, with the novel having gone on sale September 10 and leading to several engagements at clubs radio and press luncheons across the Southern States.
The Beta Club at Slocomb High School named Who’s Who honorees from senior classes for the yearbook. Awards included most versatile, best personality, most popular and most likely to succeed among both girls and boys, with other top categories listed. The PTA held its first meeting, electing officers and hosting a film about Slocomb events, plus prize awards for elementary and high school attendance. Dr. John T. Ellis returned from Biloxi after attending a sectional American College of Surgeons meeting, accompanied by his sister and Mrs. Rawlins McKinney.
John J Belcher of Route Two was honored Thursday evening with a surprise party by his wife celebrating his thirty ninth birthday. The Dixie Rhythm Quartet played as guests enjoyed sandwiches cakes and hot drinks. Local attendees included Dempsey Rainwater Edward Sprouce Dothan friends Comstock Weeks Burgess Cherry Gilbert Dees Scarborough Trawick Roper Bonner Weeks Kingly Paula Penny Belcher.
A reader asks how to repay hospitality without hosting. The guidance: accept invitations gratefully and offer a separate gesture such as flowers or a personal gift with a note. If living away from home, repay by inviting friends to a restaurant or by giving theater tickets or inviting the hosts to a concert or movie.
East ern Star units in Houston Henry Geneva and Dale counties announce a 7 00 p m school of instruction at the Masonic Temple chapter room OES 76. Worthy Grand Matron Hazel Whaley and Grand Conductress Lila Jones will conduct. Dress for officers is mandatory.
Dr. Claude Haygood of Montgomery will speak at the January P T A meeting at Dale County High School in a program sponsored by the local American Legion post. A Cotillion Club masquerade ball, Misses Study Club meeting, Fidelis Sunday School class gathering, and Ozark Study Club discussion on The Home were held or planned, with decorations, menus, and member lists noted.
Two Maude Martin Study Club gatherings feature child care study and a painting talk on Gladys Roquemore Davis. Ozark Book Club plans library purchases for Ozark City and Dale County High Schools while members discuss books and review Harriet Kane. Paris fashion notes highlight Winged Victory hairpieces and avant garde belts and hats.
A school column lampoons a self centered girl nicknamed Miss Know It All, noting she insists on HER information, doubts others, and may conceal warmth beneath her bravado. Ruth Ellen Stewart, daughter of Mrs. Ruth Stewart, is ill at her home 206 W Main Street.
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