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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1949
Page
2
A fragmented quotation from Alfred Tennyson about prayer and wisdom, invoking themes of divinity and the human condition. The text speaks of voices, fountains, and knowledge of God, contrasting blind life with enlightenment and referencing the earth bound by gold chains to mortality.
Blakely Special report notes the Intermediate R. A. group met at Bill Cheek’s home and organized as eight new members. Officers elected include Royce Davenport as ambassador in chief, Dan Toole as first assistant ambassador, Bill Barksdale as scribe, and Ronald Taylor as chapter recorder. A drug store treat followed the meeting.
Ozark and nearby members gathered Wednesday for three club meetings. Mrs. Albert Byrd welcomed the Ozark Book Club to her home for a Fine Arts program with an art exhibit and a review of Lloyd C. Douglas The Big Fisherman presented by guest speaker Mrs. L. F. Doughtie. Seventeen members attended.
Mrs W S Wilson entertained Emassee chapter DAR Wednesday at her West Main Street home where she presided as regent. Ola Flowers served as chaplain and reports covered Ellis and Angel Island committee and Kate Duncan Smith school. Membership applications were received from Mrs E E Jones and Mrs William Lamar. Ola Flowers elected alternate delegate to the Continental Congress in Washington in April. Three visitors attended: Mrs Marvey Harrison Mrs P I Hopkins and Mrs Troy Lewis. An ice course was served.
Harmony Club members at the Houston Memorial Library heard guest pianist Mrs D B Whittenburg perform May Night Rustle Of Spring and Album Blatt. An accompanying talk on parliamentary law by Mrs F M Gaines was presented. President Mrs W T Burkett oversaw the meeting with hostesses Mrs Harold Blumberg Mrs Carl Synco and Mrs A F McArthur.
Mrs Jewett Riley hosted the Lenora Cataway circle of the Grandview W M S for their monthly business meeting. Mrs Will Perry presided with circle chairman Mrs C L Baxley leading a stewardship devotional. Committee reports were given and the meeting closed with prayer. Refreshments were served to six members and one visitor.
Mrs J G Hancock hosted the Mt Pleasant home demonstration club Friday afternoon with Mrs Richard Phillips presiding. Mrs Co P Jordan gave the devotional and Miss Johnson led the insecticides demonstration. Refreshments were served to nine members and two visitors.
The Cradle Roll Workers of Southside Baptist church held their monthly business and social meeting at Mrs. J A Armstrong's home. Mrs. Foy Chalker led the opening prayer and refreshments were served. a note mentions a 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm event and a Fort Gaines display. Dean is reported improving after a minor operation at the local hospital.
The Rev E T Carroll spoke on The Influences in a Child s Life at Highland School P T A meeting. The group voted to improve the teachers lounge with Mrs A A Middleton as project chair. Each parent to contribute one dollar. The PTA won the gold leaf award for membership. About 150 members attended.
The Southside Baptist WMS Business Women's circle held a Royal Service program Monday night. Alison Peacock opened with devotional and prayer, with readings by Mrs. Seymour Day Weeks and Strickland, and Holland leading. Topics covered included moral power, new paganism, Jesus Christ, joy, and guidance for living together.
Mrs E C Cumbie entertained the Intermediate Girls Auxiliary of Grandview Baptist church Monday evening with the program themed The Gold Rush of 49. Participants included Shirley Baxley Eleanor Jean Palmey Bobbie June Glass Faye Reeves Inez Beasley June Owens and Nellie Grace Jackson. Refreshments were served by Mrs Fay Kelley and the meeting ended with a song and prayer led by Mrs Cumbie.
Mrs Loyd Tyson and Mrs Howard Williams hosted a Saturday afternoon miscellaneous shower at the former’s home to honor Mrs James Tyson. A long list of attendees included Mrs Alma Drew, Mrs J H Tyson, Mrs William Hadden, Mrs Ollie Harrell, Mrs M H Tyson, Mrs Ollie Harrell Jr, Miss Glenda Roland, Mrs Haston Jenkins, Mrs Robert Heath, Miss Cora Jean Martin, Miss Billie Joyce Branton, and many others.
Donalsonville News items list social visits and travel. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Roberts and Mrs. Roy Robinson spent the weekend in Atlanta. Mrs. H. B. Kilby of Knoxville visited Mrs. Jane Bradley and Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Clarke. Mrs. L. T. Hudson and others planned Mayo Clinic consultation in Rochester. Harry King returned from Archbold Hospital after a major operation. District Wa. M. A. meeting attendees in Bainbridge included multiple local ladies. W. J. Steadham left for Moultrie. Iveys moved into the Guterman home. Guter mans hosted with Mrs. Guterman. Mrs. L. J. Cowart hosted Jennie Sharpton and Tom Whidden. Dallas Wurst and Marian Roberts with Jim Roberts traveled to Atlanta for the inauguration in Washington. Tele Mrs. Ben Dempsey and Ben Jr. visited relatives.
Dorothy Dix answers a series of questions on love and marriage. A young man, 18, considers marrying a divorced woman, while others seek guidance on heartbreak, inlaws, and dating. The column offers cautions on impulsive unions, insistence on peace in marriage, and social tips for a shy teen boy.
Cottondale P T A in January 18 meeting at Cottondale High School discussed plans to buy a visual aid machine for student use. A film strip projector has been purchased and is in use. A chicken dinner on February 9 will fund the purchase. Also featured were talks on report cards and a devotional, plus a sixth grade chorus.
A teen asks how to handle an unwanted marriage proposal. The adviser notes a 17 year old is too young to marry and should stay single to explore life and decide on responsibility later. The exchange urges honesty without hurting feelings and emphasizes personal choice.
In a quiet January 16 ceremony at a home, Miss Dorothy Cannon and Marvin Harold Willis united in marriage with Rev. W. T. Wiley officiating. The bride wore a light blue suit with black accessories and carried white carnations. attendant Miss Aline Williams wore a green suit and camellias. The couple left for a wedding trip to Tennessee.
Blakely FFA announces winners from contests. Grady Brownlee earned 10 dollars for state treasury contest top finish. Martin Sheffield won 7 dollars 50 cents for state secretary contest second place. Sammy Bostwick won 1 dollar 55 cents for reporters contest and first in Soil Conservation.
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