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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
5
A fragmented historical column discusses masks and concealment, noting how public figures and nations manipulate appearances. It reflects on tolerance, social judgments, and the dangers of rigid standards while hinting at personal reform and misjudged lives.
Mrs J J Flowers reviews The Blon per Hasset family story in Edwin Branley novel at Book Review Club meeting. Guests include Mrs Richmond Flowers and Misses many, decor themes include red and white, plans for a Cairo to Cape railroad project highlighted.
Hartford Methodist Church circles met Monday in members homes with about 50 attending. Each group presented programs on study and devotion, led by Circle officers and assisted by members. Readings, prayers, and light refreshments followed, with multiple circles reporting gatherings and attendees.
Foster Street Methodist Women meet in members homes and church to continue study of the book Women of the World. Circles report attendance ranging from seven to thirteen, with devotions and mission study led by various members including Mrs. Flowers, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Spann, and Mrs. Malone.
Southside Society of the Southside Baptist Church holds multiple circles meeting Monday afternoon for mission programs and meditation. Members participate in prayer, Bible study, and mission book discussions, with eight to ten attendees at each circle and new visitors noted.
Hartford P T A met Monday with president Howell Brannon presiding. Projects adopted include furnishing playground equipment for the elementary school and buying lockers for the high school. Marvin Wood named chairman for leveling grounds at the elementary school. Mrs A C Loftin appointed shrubbery chairman for both schools. Mrs Coffin and Mrs J T Holman were asked to collect shrubbery donations. Mrs Frank Bradshaw led the program with Rev W F Daniel and Mrs Fele Lee assisting. Seven third grade girls sang, Tommy Holmen tapped, Jeff Strickland and Belorus Guilford played a trumpet duet. Attendance prizes went to Mrs Frances Berckbickler’s elementary homeroom and Mrs J M Reagan’s high school homeroom. Members mourn Mrs W Z Childs’s illness at her Hartford home. she is mother of Macon Pete and Troy Childs, Mrs Herth, Mrs Horer Mor Towan, and Mrs Claresce May of Dothan Sumatra.
The Hartford Garden club met at Mrs. Marvin Wood's home with co-hostesses Mrs. Minshew and Mrs. Harrington. Camellia arrangements filled the rooms as members shared favorite parts of the season and announced winners of the Christmas decorating contest led by Mrs. W. C. Daughtry.
Hartford special report on the Wiregrass Methodist Youth Fellowship subdistrict monthly meeting at First Methodist Church of Samson. Simon Hobbs presided. council set for Jan 10 at Learie Chapman’s home in Geneva. About 50 members from six churches attended and a program on Christian Needs in Japan was presented.
Hartford Baptist church hosted the Fidelis Sunday School class meeting with co hosts Mrs J W Isler and Mrs Hart Windham. Mrs Rhett Williamson led the devotional and offered prayer. Secretary Mrs Robert McKenle read reports as Mrs Houston Blount presided and plans were made to visit absentee members and prospective new members.
Mr and Mrs J B Roberts of Donalsonville hosted a family luncheon Sunday for their son Charles 13th birthday Attendees included Charles paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs J R Roberts of Donalsonville and numerous Roberts relatives from Donalsonville Pinesville and Dorsaleen ville in varying households The gathering featured siblings cousins and family friends in a small celebratory event.
Joseph Batiste, a brilliant young American pianist, performs tonight at eight o'clock in the high school auditorium as part of the Community Concert Association series. The artist, who after service in the Army returned to fame with major engagements in Boston and New York, has toured extensively in the U S Canada and Mexico. His program includes Scarlatti to Bach to Chopin, Schumann, Brahms and Ravel, highlighting a promising postwar career.
A Columbia Community House party Thursday afternoon celebrated Annetta Lanford’s third birthday with pink white and green decor. Guests included Claudia Williams Rennie McGritt Billy Zorn Lanny Oakley and many others as punch and goodies were served and favors distributed.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Steens announce the birth of Maurice John Steenstand Jr at a local hospital and arrival home on Menton street Denise Lenora Tucker born December 24 in a local hospital Barbara Am Ker born January 11 to Preston Smith and Mrs James J Keel Hilds daughter born January 9 to Roy B Thompson and Dorothy Pybus at 303 East Newton Street with grandparents Madia Pybus and Alice Hodges noted.
Enterprise clubs discuss indoor gardening and plant care. Arlen Garden Club at Mrs J McGlivary home covers house plants African Violets and propagation. prizes awarded to members. Dallodit Garden Club hosts at Mrs Warren Jr with camellias and purple iris decor. indoor gardening program notes tips and film showings. Twenty members attend and a new member welcomed. salad served.
The Rev. Joseph Kellerman spoke on juvenile delinquency at the Fine Arts Club meeting held at Mrs. Woodfin Parkman’s home. Discussion covered environment and parental influence as key factors, with plans noted for the Spring Fine Arts Festival and a permanent auditorium committee. Twenty members attended the tea and business session followed by social hour.
Marianna special report states Chipela Junior College in Marianna was admitted to the Southern Association of Junior Colleges in Houston Texas on November 25, 1940. Officials noted the association groups junior colleges to aid mutual problem solving and standard setting. The article also mentions Alaska Railroad trains operated by the U.S. government as a separate note on temperature conditions.
The Flower Lovers Garden Club gathered at Mrs. G. G. Harrell's home with co-hostesses Mrs. Joe Jernigan Mrs. Franklin Harrison and Mrs Marvin Brackin presiding. Mrs. Robert Conner led the program and newly elected secretary Mrs. Franklin Harrison recorded minutes. Twenty members attended. The study topic was The Art of Indoor Gardening with a paper on African Violets by Mrs. Joe Slawson and another on African Violets by Mrs. Morris Jones. A social hour followed and camellia corsages were given to each member.
Mrs. John Cowell hosted a party honoring Betty Howell on her 15th birthday. Guests included James Sides Yvonne Draughon Edward Draughon Maybeline Mail John Guy Irene Gitaca Houston Parmer Myrtle Gibson Lamar Guy Margaret Tolar Herrington Dorie Tolar Clinton Webb Sara Lingo Larelie Guy Davir Bree er Evan Billy Ethel Cappas Earl Kirkland Myrtle Guy Sara Howell Charles Brookins Bart Gene McCall Harold Wormeck Billy Womack Carl Guy Hulon Howell Max Hall Fred Hall and Don Jenkins. Also present were Mrs. James Walden Mr. and Mrs. John Howell and C Hall.
Miss Charlotte Moates was elected director of the Training Union at the First Baptist Church during a Special conference. As Training Union director she will oversee the church's collective training program with about 200 members enrolled in seven classes. She attended Tucson College and is with the County Welfare Department.
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