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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1948
Page
7
A reflective poem likens happiness to a crystal broken into pieces. It contrasts seeking wealth and fame with valuing fragments of beauty health and honor found in others journeys. The speaker urges gratitude and mindful fitting of pieces into a whole sphere.
C D Davenport secretary manager of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Junior Woman's Club of Marianna on Education. Mrs C A Adams Jr presided in the Community House with Mrs Cecil Rhyne Jr guiding programs. Camellia and narcissus decorations graced the tea table during the informal reception after the program. Hostesses were Mrs Joe Hilsen Mrs Woodrow Lewis Mrs A J Lewis Jr Mrs Guy Lewis and Mrs Dexter McCaskill.
Panama City hosts the organization meeting for the Business and Professional Women's club formed under sponsorship of the Marianna club. Officers elected December 10 include Mrs. Roy Harrison president and Miss Allene Maulden second vice president. Members plan charter night in Panama City and Miss Blanche Justiss heads the local group. Other notes mention visits and local recognitions in surrounding towns.
Three American Camellia Society accredited judges were chosen for Dothan's Camellia Show at the Country Club on January 29 from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Cherokee Garden Club and Dothan Men's Camellia Club sponsor. Regulations require early entry, variety naming, and a final judge's decision based on a point system with blue red and white ribbons.
The Sesame Study Club gathered at Mrs. Ray Hayes residence with Mrs. W V Sullivan presiding. Devotional by Mrs Buell Watford titled God Is With Us. Talks by Mrs A A Middleton and Mrs Jesse Harwell on gadgets in daily life. Social hour featured pink gladioli decorations and a dessert course. Mrs Tom Ward recovering at 206 W Washington.
Mrs Woodfin Parkman and Mrs Joseph Wright hosted the Fine Arts Club at the Country Club on Wednesday afternoon. Guests Mrs Mary Lane and Mrs Eveline Thomas of Barry Wales gave a program on conditions in England and answered questions. Mrs Alfred S Frasier, returning resident, also attended. Seventeen members were present. Light refreshments were served.
The W M U of the Columbia Baptist Association will hold its quarterly meeting Thursday January 22 at 10 00 a m in First Baptist Church New officers will be installed and reports given Speakers include Miss Anna Jean Norris Montgomery Miss Graves Knowles president of the fifth district and Mr F R Bowman Bowman will discuss his work in the association and the Howard College campaign Mrs C L Williams Jr Columbia will lead a memorial service The program will feature special music.
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