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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1949
Page
5
A garbled poetic fragment describes a bleak street scene with undertones of hope and gratitude. The speaker muses on freedom, inheritance, and duties, mentioning a tortured, deformed path and a distant sense of blessing.
A fragmented reflection on effort and persistence. The text suggests that true purpose comes from ongoing striving rather than easy rewards, and notes a continual search for meaning as life progresses guided by inner resolve. The style echoes Maeterlinck's contemplative voice.
The Friendship Class of the First Baptist Sunday School held its monthly social at the church. Mrs. J. F. Nixon gave a devotional, readings and excerpts on faith, a discussion on why a scientist believes in God, and a vocal solo. A spaghetti supper followed for listed members. Also announced are PTA meetings with speakers and music, and Mrs. Lois Riley has been discharged to home after hospital treatment.
Mrs. Jessie Mae Rice and Glover B. Brockins were married Friday evening January 14 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B J Mathis in Blakely in a quiet ceremony. Rev W E Storey officiated. The bride wore a gray suit with gold blouse and blue iris corsage. The groom, son of the late R B Brookins of Ylastman, is a G M C Milledgeville graduate employed by City Gas. The bride is Miller County High School graduate and Veterans Service Office worker. They live with the Mathises until moving to their apartment at Mrs D M Wade’s home.
Mrs Lane spoke to Dothan Garden Club at the Houston Memorial Library on rose cultivation and plant history. The meeting featured social time, refreshments, and committee appointments for the Spring Flower Show and exchange month. Nearby notes mention Mrs Bernard Neal visiting the Carmichael family and preparations for Harmony Club events.
BLAKELY Special the Junior Bluebirds met at Mrs Josh Davis home for their first meeting of the year They sang practiced pantomime Little Black Sambo and Little Toot Desks were decorated with 1949 calendars Hostess Little Miss Carleen Bell served crackers and iced drinks Those present included Sidney Howell Priscilla Marshall Carleen Bell Barbara Sue Duke Martha Prichett Linda White Lynn Hodges Beverly Barksdale Merlyn Davis Sterlyn Davis Charleen Dunning Judy Michael
Dothan hosts its 70th annual Camellia Show at the Country Club from 2:00 p m to 9:00 p m under the Cherokee Garden Club Dothan Garden Club and Garden Study Club sponsorship. Judges include K Sawada Mobile Cleve Stokes Montgomery S B Coleman Fort Gaines GA and Mrs A E Dykes and Mrs James Bartow Knight Columbus GA. The event aims to outdo prior shows and attract many out-of-town visitors.
In Donalsonville, Presbyterian Wom en circles met for Bible study and mission focus. Vanna Liddell Circle hosted at the church with Luke study and dessert. Circle One gathered at Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Brad ley's home with guest Mrs. H. A. Kib ly from Knoxville. Discussions covered Exodus chapters and covenant themes. The group planned joint church and foreign missions study next week. Russian tea was served. Lettie Moon Circle held at Mrs. Brackin's with Commission program on Southern Baptist Missions. Church members reviewed the Great Commission and mission efforts in China and Palestine. Thirteen members attended with one visitor. social hour followed. Staff Sgt. G Rocha reported to Germany with the 61st Air Base Group and resides with Mrs. Rocha and son Michael at the Lee home on E. Collins. Highland School PTA to meet Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium with Girl Scouts in charge of nursery. Ruth Hogan returned from visits to Columbia and Nashville.
The Community Bible Study Club met Tuesday at Mrs. M A Gilbert’s home with members present, leading prayer and a devotional on Love. Next meeting set at Mrs. Ernest Brock’s home.
Henry Michael of Blakely Ga spoke at the New Century Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Joe Beall at her mother Mrs. E Ford home. He described Kalaupapa on Molokai Island where leprosy settlement operated.
Mr and Mrs D B Halstead announce the marriage of their daughter Gladys Miller to Jim Holder of Macon Ga The ceremony took place January 1 They will reside in Panama City Florida
Mr and Mrs Powell E Dalton formerly of and Mrs P F Simmons announce the birth of a daughter Virginia Ann Sporn on January 2 at a local hospital. Dr and Mrs Delmas Green of Slocomb announce the birth of a daughter Sylvia Elizabeth in January at a local hospital.
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