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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1949
Page
4
A tender verse portrays a mother tucking her child into bed after a day ends. The child pleads for the light as fear eases with the mother’s soothing words. The stanza evokes domestic warmth and parental care in a simple bedtime scene.
Baptist Young Womans Auxiliary members from the Kirst Baptist church held a swimming party and picnic supper at Napier Pool last evening. The event featured a picnic basket arranged by Nagier Feit Bach and was attended by Misere Justine Meadows Opal Marler Madge Joiner Mary McDonald Edith Barber Faye Hallaway Beverly Batter Nana Howell Eileahor Mutetin Nelle Jean Bewis Bev Wieave Warrena Canaco Frantin Easton Carolyn Pulver Bertha Winter Anna Rath Mcbeod Wille Goon Weeks and Mia Mae Muv Fir and daughter Fayeale.
Vacation Bible School at Mist Christian church closes tonight with a program at 7 30 p m. Certificates awarded to students and a primary department history based on Job. Songs directed by Mrs Anne Pencoel conclude the event.
Hartford special report notes Med Ford Dean was honored at a home dinner on his birthday. Guests included Leroy and Mrs Denton, Pub Dein and wife, Pete Drag and family, and others from New York and nearby towns. The revival at Selio Church was postponed until Title 17 enforcement.
Mrs Louie Jones the bride elect receives a kitchen shower at Mrs Shingler's Donalsonville home. Pink and blue decor, white damask, and gift tables set the festive mood. Prize winners include Miss Louise Jones and Miss Jessie Mae Roberts of Culquit. Attendees include Miss Alice Jane Lancer and numerous local guests.
The secular monthly business meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church held Monday afternoon with 28 members present. Devotion led by Mrs. B Beviz followed by a watchword. a poem by Mrs. Lue Jernigan, Jr. closed the session. The group discussed sending boys and one girl to Camp Fletcher for leadership training. The executive meeting was announced for July 7 at 8 o’clock at Mrs. C. M. Capps’s home.
Ozark special report: Mrs WB Holland entertained members of her bridge club Tuesday afternoon at her home, decorated with hydrangeas and magnolia leaves. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Ld Poughtie, Mrs Grover Flowers, and Mrs Foy Hayes. Salad course served to guests including Mrs Ry B Sheppard, Mrs C E Lathn, Mrs Grover Flowers, Mrs J D Casey, Mrs Foy Wares, and others.
Mrs J I Kelley hosted Circle Four of the Baptist WMU at Circle in Ozark on Monday afternoon. Mrs R Holman presided with brief business, minutes read by Miss Lime Hudson, chapter summary from Torchbearers in Kenan, and a light salad course served to seven members.
Hartford special report on Hartford Baptist Church circles meeting for mission study. Daisy Chaney Circle met with Mrs E S Anderson led by Mrs W F Helms. E L Woodham spoke on Christ the Answer for Questing Youth. Mary Ward Circle met in church education building with host Mrs A C Lofting. Devotional by Mrs Val McGee. program led by Mrs Tom Tindell and Mrs Henry Guilford. light fare for nine. Genie Black Circle met at Mrs C A Peaport with Charlie Chaney guiding. devotional by Gus Haw. others present. Refreshments served to nine. Arnold family reunion announced for July 2 at Enon Church. birthday dinner planned for Mrs Motiea Kirkland on July 3 at Midland City home.
The Rev. W. K. Blake spoke at a Women of the Church gathering in Ozark, detailing progress in East Alabama home missions. Mrs. L. F. Doughtie led, with reports from several members and the Mizpah benediction to close.
A union hill church service honored Rev Will Davis with a daylong program led by Hast and featuring readings by Bates Tew J D Ham and others. A noon picnic followed the morning session with an afternoon lineup of readers including ILFY Farmer R Buller and Bob Cameron. Mrs H J Rice and her son Pat plan a monthlong visit with Ms Erling Standel.
Mr and Mrs James A Langford formerly of Headland and Pensacola announce the birth of son James Terry Langford at Niagara Falls on June 128 despite a garbled OCR. Mrs Langford, formerly Miss Mary S of Pensacola, is the mother.
Community Bible Study club met Tuesday with Mrs J A Slinsom hosting. Attendees included Mrs T B Murphy Mrs West Brock Mrs TV White Mrs St 8 Reley and Mrs J L Blakey plus Mrs Brock who led prayers. Refreshments followed. Visitors honored at a barbecue supper at Choctawahatchee pool hosted by Mr and Mrs Beary Sue.
Newly elected officers of Bullard Chapter No 437 Order of the Eastern Star were installed at Masonic Hall in Enterprise last Monday. The service included flag presentation and pledge, withfarewell speeches by retiring Worthy Matron Mrs. Tavana Goodes and retiring Worthy Patron Neal Speigner. Installing officers introduced by Mrs Nell Ellis included Mrs Tila Tones and Miss Julie Howell. New officers listed with matron Collis Goodworthy and patron Hugo DeVanen among them. Out-of-town visitors named.
Mrs Tommie Burton Mrs Erle Paul Gamble and Bell Mrs Veda Permington with Gamble’s mother Mrs F ley Riley and Mrs Willie Mae M Harvey plan a Saturday departure from Ozark toward Florence Aiken and Charleston for a short visit Refreshments closed the meeting Me and Mrs Lawrence Coe Roddy and Larry with Mrs Charlie Coe returned from Poplar Bluff Mo after attending the June 28 wedding of Miss Neil Moore and Louie Letillier The bride’s mother Mrs W E Moore formerly Louise Coe of Dothan Mr and Mrs Eddie P Daum left for New York City after visiting here with Mr and Mrs J J Lane Friends of E Ralph Dowling and wife adopted a four weeks old son Mr and Mrs Robert Beck and Mr and Mrs A B Rudd with son Andrew Mack returned to Dothan after a week at Bahama beach Becks plan a Montgomery visit with Mr and Mrs F P Baldwin Mr and Mrs Frank Morring arriving from Huntsville to visit George Vance family Betty Marilyn Ne daughter of Harley Jones formerly of Dothan Pipers were noted Nero was referenced as playing pipes in ancient Rome Mrs Emery Johnson and daughter Carol moved to 801 N Her spring St from 105 Morgan St Miss Trudy McIntyre and her mother Mrs Edd McIntyre visited Miss Pickett in Geneva with Mr and Mrs Hugh Penuel and family
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