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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1936
Page
6
Jumbled OCR fragment describes a person named Maddox returning to Bainbridge Georgia to visit his mother Mrs J, staying a few days. Mentions Pere ata and Smith, and a free meal or meeting with an unspecified office or person.
Highland School PTA outlines an upcoming assembly featuring fourth grade work. Betty Malone and Spann sisters, along with other students, will perform in a program coordinated by teacher mentors and city school officials.
Fe Southelda Bible Study club met at the home of L W Johnson on South St with attendees including Mrs Bucild fertow Mrs C E Dupree Mrs L Fremma Mrs J T Wilson Mrs McGi Mrs Ethel Hubert and others. The session continued Tabs study with readings prayer and refreshments provided by Mrs Miller.
Mrs Driggers hosted Ruth Sunday School class at First Baptist on Dury Street Ynroome for a monthly social. El erid Grimsley presided, Graves Knowles gave devotional, Charien Lewis led Pleasant 20. a serving of coffee followed for members including Odell Waeth Lloyd Cherry Hobart Loftin and others.
The Eurelian Sunday School class at First Baptist met on Tuesday afternoon on Pontiac Avenue hosted by Mrs. Whiddon with Mr. Alex Whiddon. Devotional led by Mrs. J B Murray. Members included Mrs. J T Wilhite Mrs. W E Byrd Mrs. J R Chamblee Mrs Wey Des and many others. Gay games and prizes followed with Mrs Wiley Deal and Mrs S T Whitaker winners. Refreshments served by Circle 3.
Mrs J C Dunn entertained her bridge club at her Newville home on January 4 with clever New Year decor, game accessories, and light refreshments. Guests included Mrs A L Walt ham, Mrs Grant Whiddon, Mr Livya Griffin, Mrs C T Jones, Mrs Leo Riley, Miss Ann Leo Griffin, Miss Louise Lindacy, and Mrs Canton Kirkland.
The Royal Neighbors of America Dothan Camp Wo 9262 will meet Thursday evening at 7 o'clock with Mrs. Cora Porter at her home on East Crawford Street.
The regular Parent-Teachers association meeting of the elementary school at Rehobeth will be held Jan. 16. Patrons are cordially invited.
Mrs Harris will entertain the Dothan Study Club at her North Belt Street home at 3:00 Friday afternoon. The event invites members to discuss club matters and enjoy a social gathering with refreshments.
C L Roach aged 62 died at Lakeland Fig while visiting his daughter. Funeral held Monday from the family home with Rev J W Turnipsed of Geneva Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Geneva Cemetery. Survived by wife, mother Mrs Lacy Roach of Geneva, five daughters including Mrs Hugh Ward and Mrs Jimmie Roach of Geneva, Mrs W O Silcox of Lakeland, Mrs J A Ensley of Miami, Mrs E W Summy of Indiana, a son Dan Roach of Geneva, three brothers D L and Fred Rooth of Geneva and Jos Rosch of Greenwood FIs, three sisters Mrs J H Turner of Quitman Got, Mrs J W Hartley of Beaumont Texas, Mrs Jim Childs of Geneva.
In Memphis on Monday, Daisy Root awaits trial for the murder of her husband Brenton Root after a quarrel at a nightclub party. She tells an interviewer she believes the truth will justify her actions, while her attorney plans an innocent defense. Root, 20, sits with her four-year-old son George, bond set, and vows to raise him as she faces the case.
The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill 35 to 2 seeking to fund a government bonus program with $11.3 billion over 17 12 months. Morgen thr? uiau testimony cited. Couzens and Gerry opposed. The measure envisions non transfer able $50 bonds starting June 15 with three percent interest for nine years, plus a redemption option, while refunding amounts would not add to the public debt. House action favored similar provisions with a different funding mechanism.
Hollywood notes a poor year for glamour with masculine stars dominating top pictures. Gary Cooper, Fredrick March, Cedric Hardwicke, and James Laughton lead shifts as women recede to secondary roles in films like The Lives of Bengal Lancer and The Three Musketeers. Domestic and international drama anchor the year with key titles including Pasteur and A Tale of Two Cities among others.
Mrs. Jonh Clark hosted the New Century Club at Wadlington Hotel for a post noon meeting. With Mrs. Palmer absent, Mr. Benton Quick and Mrs. R. M. Gainer led a program on Catherine The Great from Katherine Anthony's book, followed by an author study sketch.
Elba Jan 15. Two new Sunday schools have been organized and are operating due to the efforts of Rev. W J Hughes pastor of the Methodist church. West Elba Sunday school met at Cooper building with 60 members and officers including C B McDowell superintendent Dwight Bloody and W I Faris teachers. The Rev Hughes preaches locally each Friday. The second school was started at the county alms house with R C Bryan chosen superintendent. The program included devotional led by Mrs B C Bryan with Mrs J M Garrett assisting, and a talk by Rev Johnson Baptist County Missionary. Fifteen were present and Mrs B Hart visited Montgomery later.
A Paris press summary reports Mussolini's pacific mood and possible peace overtures in Ethiopia, while Laval presses a wait and see line amid radical party splits. London cites Geneva talks on an embargo, and Whitehall denies a German Rhine coup. Mussolini and Hitler rumors swirl as Franco-British alliance debates continue. The text also previews upcoming film reviews noting Miriam Hopkiss, Ann Harding, Gary Cooper and Katharine Hepburn in new releases.
Frances Cobb of Tuskegee has been elected president of Maasey Hall at Huntingdon College in Montgomery. The dormitory is named for her grandfather, a former president of Alabama Conference Female College, which moved to Montgomery and became Huntingdon College.
The Elba Methodist Missionary Society met at Mrs F H Murphree's home with Mrs D Marley absent. Mrs R T Cooper led Bible study and the group chose Toward A Christian America by Herman Morar for spring lessons. Rev W J Hughes outlined Bible study methods and historical divisions before adjournment. Delegates to district institute included Rev W J Hughes and others.
Headland mission groups held their first meeting of the year with reorganization. Ann Judson circle led by Mrs Richardson had ten members and one visitor. Louis Moon circle had no report. Willie Kelly circle led by Mrs Olive Campbell had eighteen attendees. Henrietta Smucka circle led by Mrs Lesa McGer with eleven present. Hostesses served refreshments after the meetings.
Mrs J L Harris entertained her card club at her apartments on West Main Street Tuesday afternoon. Eight members played with Mrs Don Burke named prize for high score while the hostess served drinks and salad. Attendees included Mrs P O Halsten and Mrs Herman Blisibers.
Mrs Armstrong entertained her two table card club Tuesday afternoon at the Hounton Sweet Shop. Members included Mrs J C Wadlington, Mrs Charles Farmer, Mrs Edward Crawford, Mrs Horace Hall, Mrs J T Traewick Jr, Miss Marjorie Moody, Miss Thea Hall and the hostesses. Mrs Edward Crawford won the prize for high score. hostess served drinks and sandwiches.
A regular meeting of Hounton Chapter No. 287, Order of the Eastern Star, will be held Thursday night at the Masonic Hall. The session starts at 7 30 with Secretary Fannie Williams present. Nearby visitors Lawrence Oaking, Kon, and Shelly Parker of Ozark spent Sunday in Dothan.
Mrs Lee Shugerman Mrs Julian Bell Mrs Don Burke and R M Rowan appear in airs with Mrs Norman la Btnum in a small local recital. The program lists several performers including these individuals and hints at a community cultural gathering.
The Star Sewing Circle No. 76 of the Order of Eastern Star will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. A. F. Lidder. Ida Espy will preside and oversee lodge proceedings.
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