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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1947
Page
3
The poem contrasts small-town life with envy and power seeking, praising patient kindness of local people. It notes visible goodness in neighbors and hints at misperceptions from outsiders. Virginia Scott Miners and Earl Tatum Jr. headed to Wentown, Pa after attending Alabama University fall term.
The Rev D A Swicord will speak Wednesday at eight o clock on his missionary work in Korea at the Presbyterian Church. A devotional by Dr R D Dafin and music by Miss Essie Mac Smitherman and Robert Livingston will follow the supper at 7:00 p m for the Auxiliary members and spouses.
Mrs. Lucille Causey hosted the Webb Methodist Church Webb Society meeting Tuesday afternoon with co host Mrs L A Rouse. Delegates heard a treasurer report, devotional, and program notes. New members welcomed included Mrs J P Whatley Mrs Mary Dawsey and Mrs Dallas Hadden. A lively program followed featuring Svetlova and Roland in a series of dances and solos, including Sleeping Beauty Grand Pas de Deux and a flirtation routine with elaborate costumes and humor. The meeting closed with a social hour and light refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Welch announce the birth of a daughter Marjorie Elizabeth in a local hospital on January 27. Mr and Mrs Cloyce D Lewis of Columbus Ga announce a daughter Dolores Gayle born January 21. Grandparents are Mrs Lena Fillingim of Slocomb and Mr and Mrs W F Lewis of Newton.
The Southside Baptist W. M. S. held its first meeting at the church with president Mrs. Hugh Gechet presiding. Three Circles were organized, officers named, and the constitution read. Mrs. Gachet delivered the devotional message Go Ye Therefore, ended with prayer by Mrs. Avery as 25 members attended.
The Newville F H A chapter held a school meeting with the Junior Homemakers presenting the program led by Sara Hicks. During business, yearbooks were handed out and officers were asked to state duties and plans for the year. Florida Home Economics Association creed was recited.
Methodist Circles at Memorial Methodist Church met yesterday afternoon in private homes to study the mission lesson Of Such is the Kingdom. Brief business sessions, then night refreshments. Circle One met with Miss Ern estine Tawson at 490 N Foster St. Mrs Roma Walker chaired the program with Mrs N Claw and Mrs We G Willt also participating. Circle Three met at Mrs Creel Parrishs home on West North St with nine members, secretary and treasurer elected, and recruit talk given. After performances, the group and Mrs Svetlovas parents were guests at a buffet supper at the Dothan Country Club hosted by Miss Elizabeth Espey.
The First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society started studying the new book Shining Like the Stars with Circle meetings held at members' homes and the church. Circles 1 through 14 reported turnout varying from six to fourteen members plus visitors, with devotional leaders, presiders, and meditations focusing on chapters of the mission book and related topics.
Mr and Mrs W F Dickerson observed their fifty ninth anniversary with a dinner at their Webb route one home. Attending were many relatives including A L Polar I A Dickerson H F Dickerson and families totaling eleven children twenty one grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mrs W H Bennett will review Now in the Time at Eufaula and Geneva Presbyterian Auxiliaries.
The Business Women's Circle of the First Baptist W M S held a supper meeting at the church with hostesses Mrs Victor Harms and Mrs Paul Robinson. Chairman Mrs Lois Baker presided while Mrs Ray Hayes led devotion under the theme One God One World The Eternal Message for All People featured speakers Miss Essie Mae Smithaerman and Miss Burma and others.
The gathering included Mrs. Paul Tadoek Mn, Lois Baker, and other attendees. A new member joined the Ba, and twenty four members were present for the session.
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