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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1949
Page
4
Fragmentary verse describes a sculptor named in a poem about the unveiling of a statue. It mentions the artist's daily labor, the statue in graceful form, and the theme of revealing inner strength and beauty of the soul. The piece references Tabitha Marie Ritzmann in a title or caption.
Newville chapter of Future forem Makers held its regular meeting Tuesday with vice president Grace Hicks in charge. Jane Brannon and Annette Moring spoke on Bing Crosby and his songs were heard. Members voted to adopt a foreign home economics class. Grace Cutchen was named reporter as Helen Speigner moved away. Dr and Mrs W C Howell of Colorado Springs spent days here with Mrs J R G Howell, en route to Panama City for the winter.
Miss Christine Blatsios and Reece H Ennis Jr plan a Saturday 8 pm ceremony at Foster Street Methodist Church with Dr W F Calhoun officiating. A reception at the Houston hotel follows. The wedding party includes attendants Charliene Simms Carolyn Trawick Sue Hornsby Martha Kendrick and more. flower girls Susan King and Jean Kinsaul. best man Lester A Farmer Jr. ushers Cowdy Merrill J T Brock Jr J N Mullins Jr Alex Whiddon Jr Quay Farmer.
The Woman's Missionary Union will hold its quarterly meeting Thursday at the Baptist church in Columbia. The program begins at 10:60 a.m. with Mrs. He B Purcell presiding. Rev. D. F. Hickman will give the devotional, and Mrs. H. V. Richey will be the principal speaker. Special vocal music by Mrs. Walter Whatley. Luncheon to follow. WMU members urged to attend.
Judson College at Marion marks January 15 birthday party for 211 girls with a monthly theme dinner in candlelight. Faculty and student groups sit by birth month tables, celebrating New Year January theme. other months feature seasonal motifs. College officials attend meetings in New York City. March of Dimes drive led by Jane Jewett Honor Society aims for $100, with Margaret Mickleboro presiding.
Mr and Mrs Perry A Walker entertained many friends Thursday at a barbecue supper at their country home in Donalsonville Tables and chairs were on the back lawn and supper was served buffet style Miss Johanne Walker assisted her parents in entertaining Invited guests included Mr and Mrs A J Jones Mr and Mrs Grady Richardson Mr and Mrs Ellison Dunn Mr and Mrs Julian Webb Mr and Mrs Dallas Wurst and many others including doctors and local residents
The Hollis home demonstration club met at Mrs. D. W. Hollis residence with Miss Lilian Cox Henry county agent presenting an insecticide demonstration. A treasurer reported, plans for the new year discussed, and nine members were served refreshments during social hour. The New Century Club scheduled to meet 3:00 p m Tuesday at Mrs. E Ford’s home with Mrs. Joe Beall Jr of Commonwood as hostess. Also advice on improvised mitts using a thin plastic film to protect manicured hands during cleaning tasks.
Enterprise reports a piano recital by Miss Nell Haygood's pupils with Junior and Senior groups. The Junior program featured many named pieces and performers such as Betty Ann James Glenda Pouncey and Dan Sexton. The Senior pupils included Annette Hatcher Marilyn Marsh Patsy Taylor Gloria Warren Suz Anne Sexton and more, performing works by Beethoven Chopin Haydn and Debussy.
Cynthia Lowry weighs competing views on whether housewifery is a noble calling or a new form of servitude. She contrasts glossy advertisements praising homemakers with Edith Sterns critique of domestic labor as enslaving. The piece ends by noting no clear answer and implies the rose-colored view hides confinement.
The article reviews 1948 fashion shifts toward make-down looks and light makeup, notes women cutting hair short despite protests, and offers kitchen advice such as rinsing starch from dishes while moist, discarding unsteady utensils, using decorative oil cans, cleaning greasy stoves with ammonia water, and adjusting rayon jersey sewing tension for elasticity.
At a Monday Worans Society meeting at Pinckard Methodist Church members approved spending for a kitchen upgrade in the Sunday School annex. Mrs. W D Solver led a 22 device service outlining the four point program for 1949. The board discussed past month work while plans for an April revival and church school work in 1949 were revealed. The next meeting is the first Wednesday night in February, hosted by the Men's Bible class Oyster supper.
Mr and Mrs Litt Borman of Midland City route one announce the arrival of a daughter Irma Sue born December 26. Mr and Mrs Eugene Johnson Ruth Hunt are the parents of a daughter Marisma Miranda born in a local hospital December 4. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Barlow Johnson and Mr and Mrs Wille Hunt.
Members of the Taylor home demonstration club were entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Harris Kingery and her daughter Mrs. John J. Belcher. Mrs. Elton Clark presided and the devotional was given by Mrs. R. C. Deese. Daisy Taylor led in group singing.
A report from the meeting records Mrs. Clayton Horn and Mrs. Hubert Clark. The secretary Mrs. Luther Kelly noted sixteen members and six visitors present. Refreshments were served at Mrs. W. BR. Weeks who recently had a major operation at ACE hospital Warcross. Mrs. Gs. has returned to Dothan and is convalescing at 612 S Appletree St.
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