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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1950
Page
5
Fragmentary verse describes a violet bloom tucked in a green shaded bed. The speaker contrasts its hidden yet lovely colors with a rosy setting and hints at learning harmony with nature through gentle growth and moral sentiment.
Thelma Blobe Chambers and C. G. Woolf were married in a 3:00 p m ceremony January 5 at Headland Baptist pastorium with Rev Roby J Lee officiating. Only relatives attended. bride wore grey satin with powder blue hat. After Florida nuptials, couple residing in Shorterville. Several local relatives visited Dothan during the weekend.
A garbled health note describes nocturnal wakefulness and fatigue with references to urinary symptoms and frequent urination. The text mentions relief of symptoms and a potential medical context but is heavily distorted and difficult to interpret.
The piece traces the evolution of child guidance from treating children as objects to acknowledging individuality. It argues affection and warmth from parents influence development, and predicts mothers and fathers will increasingly participate in rearing. It notes progress toward individualized education and broader support networks for parents.
Mil l and City Study Club meets at Mrs C P Evans home with camellia decorations and UN country roll call. Members discuss United Nations Assembly and international relations followed by a salad course. Christian Social Service group hosts human rights program with scripture readings. Louis Oppert expected to return home from Augusta after recent surgery. Kinlingsworths of Columbus, Ga., visit Headland with Mr and Mrs Wate.
Ruth Millett advises that a dissatisfied teen can curb a craving for attention by earning and improving personal appearance, and by taking constructive steps at home. She urges teens to help fix up their surroundings, offer cooperation to parents, and to pursue self-improvement through initiative rather than complaining.
Mrs. W. E. Brown presented her pupils in a Sunday afternoon recital at Mrs. Fred Martin’s West Newton Street home. The program featured solo performances, duets, and selections from Liszt and Tchaikovsky, marking the first in a series of Brown pupils recitals.
Miss Betty Sue Guilford of Hartford wed Lieut James Merrill Clark son of Mr and Mrs L R Clark of Birmingham in a quiet Meridian First Baptist ceremony officiated by Rev Norman W Cox. The bride wore a blue suit with navy accessories and an orchid corsage. She attended the University of Alabama and teaches at Geneva County High School. Clark is stationed at Fort Benning Georgia.
Mr and Mrs W F Walker of Blakely route four celebrated their gold wedding anniversary with a family lunch on January 8. Guests included numerous relatives from Ashford Dothan Headland Ozark and Eufaula. a wedding cake with yellow and white decoration centered the table. Miss Peggy Walker and Miss Carolyn Roney assisted with the event. The gathering noted extended family from Webb Clip and Pensacola among others, and a hospital admission for Mr Johnson related to his daughter in law Fain.
The Young Woman's Auxiliary of the Haleburg Baptist Church held a regular meeting Tuesday at the church with Miss Henrietta Weems presiding. Mrs George Pentel led meditation and prayer, and Miss Maxine Harris led the program One Half Day in State with Norma Jean Davis Henrietta Weems and Christine White also participating.
A morning party seated tea and buffet supper honored Glee Griffith who will leave Sunday to make her home at Bainbridge. Miss Griffith and her parents Mr and Mrs E T Griffith moved from Chatta hoochee Florida to Dothan and have resided here seven years.
Study club meetings are set for Tuesday with two gatherings at 8:00 p.m. Mrs. W. E. Avery hosts at 4075 Oates Street, Mrs. Henry Plowers entertains the New Century club at 717 West Main Street, and the Scottie Fraster Club marks its 20th founding anniversary at the home of Mrs. LaBruce Hana.
AUBURN AP Bow and arrow enthusiasts formed the Alabama Archers Association. J L Adan of the Birmingham Vulcan Archery Club was chosen president, Charles B McKee of the Montgomery Field Archers was named vice president, and HF G Hineson of the Vulcans became secretary treasurer. A state tournament is scheduled for March 24.
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