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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1949
Page
5
The piece explores the four seasons as phases of human mood and desire. It meditates on Spring as clear beauty, Summer as luxurious youth, Autumn as measured rest, and Winter as a pale reminder of mortality. The text presents a contemplative, poetic view of seasonal life.
Mrs J C Adkinson and Mrs Cedell Adkinson hosted Fidelis Class of Headland Avenue Baptist Sunday School last night with Mrs J E Woods presiding. Altha Hooker gave a devotional on The Two Natures of Man using a flannel graph and directed a contest before a social hour. Visitors Mrs F B McCollum and Miss Judy Woods helped serve light refreshments as gladioli and narcissis brightened the home. Members present included Mrs J E Woods and many others.
A tea at the Country Club honored Miss Christine Blatsies on Thursday afternoon, hosted by Mrs. J. N. Mullins and Mrs. Norio Mullins Jr., ahead of her January 22 wedding to Reece H. Ennis Jr. at Foster Street Methodist. The event featured pink and white decor, floral centerpieces, a silver tea service, and gifts for the bride elect.
Mrs Neta Bacon hosted the Community Bible Study Club Tuesday with members listed including Mrs Jesse Lee Mrs M A Gilbert Mrs J L Blakey Mrs T V White and others. Devotional readings quotes and talks followed a social hour with refreshments served. The meeting also covered “Important Things in Life” and “His Loving Kindness.”
Mrs Pat Gillis of Brewton is recovering from a major operation at a Brewton hospital and is convalescing at her daughter and son-in-law Dr E G Burson Jr’s home.
Mr and Mrs B L McCain of 104 East Lafayette announce the birth of a daughter Virginia Rey in December. The family notes the new arrival as a joyful addition to their home.
Mrs E N Passmore reviews Smile Please by Mildred Spurrier Topp at the Book Review Club gathering at Mrs Lawrence Oakley s home in Greenwood Mississippi The novel centers on the life of the author s mother a pioneer in photography A social hour and dessert followed the program Present were a group of ladies including Mrs J J Flowers Mrs O S Lewis Mrs Jack Howater Mrs Clyde Smith and others.
Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club reported a $200 donation from the play George Washington Slept Here presented by the Little Theater Guild. Mrs Bernice Lewis to mail the check to the high school band. The group discussed garbage disposal and a health and safety emphasis day. A social hour followed.
Ozark D A R unit hosted a Thursday program at Mrs. Dunn's home with Camellia décor in red and white. Regent Mrs. Holman led the meeting, readings and discussions covered Lafayette the Man and The Constitution. Guests included Miss Marjorie Pierce Opp and Mrs. W Hill Ozark, with a dinner service and salad course. Mayor Douglas Brown updated Ozark Garden Club on beautification projects and the playground matter tied to the American Legion building.
The 20th Century Club of Dothan held its second meeting at Mrs. James Baughman’s home. Officers elected include Mrs. Maurice Steensland as president and Mrs. Robert Tiol Us as vice president. The group voted to meet the second Thursday each month and heard a talk by Mrs. Alfred Frasier on what psychology can do for you.
The Ozark Baptist church honored Pastor Rev Charles Landers on his thirty second birthday with an evening party. Guests registered by Mrs W S Earefield. The decor featured smilax and yellow chrysanthemums. A short program led by Mr Wrat Beicher included songs and prayers. Gifts included a typewriter table and lamp and a chair. A birthday cake was displayed among refreshment tables. Guests served included Mrs Victor Taylor Jr and Mrs Tillman Stubbs with various aides. Refreshments consisted of sandwiches cakes nuts and Russian tea. The event concluded with singing.
Ozark church group meets at Mrs W D Thomason home with camellia decor and prayer service. President Mrs L F Doughtie reads a Dale Carnegie excerpt in the session focusing on missionary life and foreign work. A later gathering notes the Martha Jordan Circle event and a Baptist Circle plans a meeting at Mrs W W Edwards home on Eufaula street.
The library meeting of the club house was led by Mrs. W. E. Holland Jr with officers and committees reporting. Hostesses included Mrs. Andrews, Davis, Mixon, Williams, Barnes, Barbaree, and others. A program on camellias featured Miss Mary Jo Cumbie and Miss Delores Stowers with soil, planting, and care guidance. Tea and coffee were served to twenty-three members and three visitors.
A surprise party celebrated the guest of honor with about two hundred attendees reveling in the event and marking a joyous occasion for the honoree.
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