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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1951
Page
3
An unclear report describes a Home Club meeting where officers were installed after a chaotic scene with balloons and spontaneous acts. The text includes garbled phrases and partial quotes, obscuring names, places, or precise outcomes.
Blacks Woods Home Demonstration club members gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs W S Wilson home for a program on Entertaining America led by Mrs J Wilson and Mrs C T Sehwalb. Attendees included Mrs J J Flowers and other members, with devotional, a council report, a 25 cent fund drive, and a Consumers Ed demonstration followed by games and refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs C V Ailey's home.
A Nashville Tennessee mother of nine, Mrs Bowm an, describes her recovery after using Hadacol vitamins. She says prior weakness and nervousness kept her from housework and caring for children, but after taking four bottles she regained energy and joined her kids in games, praising Hadacol.
Mr and Mrs L A Roney of Dothan route their tour to Ocala Florida to visit their son Devin confined 10 an Orsla hospital with injuries from an automobile accident two weeks ago Devin will join his parents home Saturday Mrs Gertrude Cameron Joiner has returned to Chipley after visiting Memphis Tennessee Columbus Mississippi and points in Arkansas
Mrs Richard Forrester hosted a birthday party at the Recreation Center for her daughter Rebecca ca celebrating her fourth birthday. More than fifty children attended as guests were served punch cake and ice cream amid Valentine themed decorations and favors.
Mrs A W Hawkins hosted the Bistrols Garden Club meeting on Tuesday morning. R W Turner, president, spoke on opportunities and unity, with Mrs Frank Owens addressing bird conservation as essential to agriculture. A nominating committee of Mrs Horace Lola, Mrs A W Hawkins and Mrs A G Townsend was appointed. twelve members attended.
Robert L. Pope, bound for active duty with the State Division next week, was feted Sunday at a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs T Sizemore in Troy route three. Attendees included numerous local families from Troy, Birmingham, Brundidge and surroundings, sharing in the tribute and fellowship.
Members of the Philathea Sunday School class of Lafayette Street Methodist met Thursday night at Mrs. J. M. Cooper's home on S$. S. Andrews feet pre. A. H. McGowan presided with devotional by Mrs. C. M. Ballard on The Humble Heart. Prayers for world peace were offered. new member Mrs. Oliver Brown welcomed. Refreshments served to attendees listed in attendance.
Mrs Harbert hosted a dinner at her Headland home honoring her son Thomas who leaves soon for active duty with the Headland National Guard. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Harbert, Calbert Harbert family, Deannie Messer of Columbus, Ga, Elzie Dirkland and others from Napier Field and nearby, with many relatives present. Mrs Perry Clark, Mrs Terese Merrit and Mrs Glen Baylor returned from Mobile after the Episcopal church Woman's Auxiliary annual meeting.
The Cottondale school PTA led its monthly meeting Tuesday evening in the school auditorium. Teachers and parents discussed school programs and student activities for the new term.
Donalsonville Lions Club directors were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Spooner and Mr. and Mrs. Arden Parker for a bird supper. Dr. Harris Minter led the meeting with a devotional by Forrest Welch. Angus Neal, Chipola Junior College professor, spoke on World Understanding Begins in the Farms Home and sang three Negro spirituals. Fifty patrons attended. seating included Dr. Harris Minter and Paul B. Shingler among others.
A jumble of birth notices and family news from local groups. Ronald Bruce-Clark born December 26 to Sfc. Bil Buchanan and family. Belinda Mae born January 13 to Winston and Mrs Cook with grandparents named. Rose Hill PTA speaker Mrs. Clyde Peterson discusses home life. J N Dendy addresses year ahead. Additional items note hospital births in Hartford and other families, plus attendance and fund-raising at the National PTA building fund.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Taylor announce the birth of a son named John Michael at 26 S Appletree Street born January 47. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Taylor and Mr and Mrs Russell Hudson.
Eddy Arnold headlines a weekly Saturday program on Radio WOOF 880 Dothan Alabama. The nightly show features a mix of songs and a new organ personality, Owen Eddy. The ad promotes a noon time slot and encourages listeners to tune in for the music lineup.
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