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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1948
Page
15
The passage critiques phonetic use of the Bible as dogma while praising its beauty when personally understood. It notes mischief from broad to specific application and reflects on proportional, time and place dependent interpretation. Goethe is cited.
Mrs. J. S. Mullen of Alto, formerly of Dothan, was honored at a seated tea hosted by Mrs. T. R. Scheile and Alto V. Lee on Osceola Street. Camellias and narcissus decorated the reception room and dining area while Mrs. T. K. McFatter led the silver service. The Dothan Garden Club met next at Mrs. F. C. Brookins’ home with speaker Miss Fran Mallette discussing evergreen planting. four new members joined, totaling nineteen regular members.
Dr and Mrs D T Huskey and Mr and Mrs Earle C Moody entertained more than two hundred guests at a Friday dinner dance at the Country Club. Mrs Huskey wore black velvet and red camellias while Mrs Moody wore black moire taffeta with white bodice and white camellias. The ballroom featured pastel spring flowers, vine screens, branched candelabra, and candlelit tables as Southern Aires played for dancing.
Mrs. Alice McPherson elected head of Jackson County Association of Social Workers to succeed Mrs. Ruth Hodges. Other officers named include Arthur G. Dozier vice chair, Alvne C. Heath treasurer, Marian Harrison secretary. Out of town guests included Mrs. Alice Cooper of Atlanta and Miss Sadie Bostick of Quincy. New officers assume February. Funeral attendees and Adams Faulkner wedding details mentioned.
Friday afternoon the Dothan Study Club heard speakers Mrs 0 B Lewis and Mrs C L Newton discuss Life Among the Peasants of China and The Women of China. Hostess Mrs C M Ling entertained at Mrs Troy Lewis’s home on South Oates Street.
Mrs. Florence Carter of Milton Grand Conductress of the Florida Order of Eastern Star will be guest of honor at a Marianna O E S meeting Tuesday January 13 at 730 PM. Stars from Blountstown Chipley Grand Ridge and Marianna invited. A District 4 proficiency test follows at 10 AM at the Masonic Hall with Mrs. Lee Shores in charge.
Mrs. W F Calhoun hosted the Ministers Wives Association at the Methodist parsonage on N Foster Street. Mrs E T Carroll chaired and outlined plans for a Valentine party marking the group's first anniversary. Members in attendance included Mrs Joseph Kelleyman, Mrs J N Dendy, Mrs E T Carroll, Mrs Charles Northcutt, Mrs Martin Hinchin, Mrs Arthur Carlton and Mrs Wendell Avery. Ralph Hynson is convalescing after surgery at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta. Mr and Mrs Chester Parham of Atlanta visited here with their son Chester Parham Jr en route to Orlando for a week with relatives.
Mr and Mrs Nilton Arnold announce Pamela Sue born January 7 in a local hospital. Mr and Mrs Dan Phillips report Kenneth Warren born December 25 in a local hospital at 305 E Washington. Mr and Mrs Ocie Clark announce Thomas Ray born December 14. Grandparents are Wade Clark of Dothan and C C Powell of Andalusia. Mr and Mrs John D Hardy parent Billy Wayne born December 27. O D Hardy of route two and W S Bigbie of Graceville route three are grandparents. Mr and Mrs Winfred Givens announce Keitha born December 24. grandparents are W G Hinson and Rev and Mrs H M Givens.
The Revelers' Club met at the Recreation Center to plan the annual spring holidays house party. Committee chairs named for transportation food and cottages. Bruce Roney elected sergeant at arms and Dickey Ramsey named honorary member.
Miss Beulah McClain and Noah Killbrew married in a double ring ceremony in Donalsonville Georgia on December 30 Attendants were Daisy Callum James Killbrew and Wilburn Moss both of Marianna Florida Beulah a Cottondale High School graduate and Southern Bell operator. Noah also a Marianna High School graduate and Navy veteran now studying watchmaking in Memphis Tennessee Mrs S A Montgomery of Newburg Missouri visited the couple Grady Johnson returned home after visiting relatives in Montgomery
Sorosis Club met at Mrs Chester Parham's home with Mrs Henry A Parker as guest speaker detailing her summer travels in Europe and showing post cards from various countries. Mrs Frank Pridgen led the opening business session as nineteen members answered roll call. Tea dainties were served, and Mrs James Givens and daughters Helen and Hazel returned from Columbus Georgia to visit Mr and Mrs G L Givens.
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