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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1950
Page
4
A reflective note shapes a forward path using cornerstones of purpose and resolve. It references Wheeler and Wileou and contemplates turning past wreckage into hopeful future through steady effort and shared vision.
Members of the Wesleyan Service Guild gathered at Mrs. Joe Balliet’s home for a pledge service. Eighteen signed pledge cards. Mrs. Grady Richardson presided and announced project plans. Earle Moseley spoke on Guild east projects. Oscar Smith praised a book. Shingler welcomed as new member. report on Christian social relations and devotions. pastor’s report on Korea. protestant efforts against communism noted. service closed with prayer and refreshments.
A Community Bible Study Club gathering at Mrs. Neta Facon's home included Mrs. M A Gilbert Mrs J A Bunnon Mrs T White and Mrs H S Riley. Mrs Bacon led meditation on the 80th Psalm and discussed The Secret Place while the group studied. In Australia 2000 plant species occur uniquely there.
Blakely circles discuss church mission projects and hostesses serve sandwiches and punch. Members from Lyle Byrd, Grace Desi, Trudie Smith, Evigenia Fryer, and Clara Butler circles attend with officers and guests. A $500 check to Rev. Dibble from Clara Butler Circle honors Mrs. Butler’s birthday.
Blakely MYF members met at Mrs. Tun Morgan home with devotions by Mrs. Ralph Brown. A short program featured readings and poetry, with prizes to Oscar Which ard and Lottin Hawkins. A salad course was served. Sub-District Methodist Youth Fellowship hosted a swimming party at Mantze Springs on July 19 with Edison and Arlington groups joining. The Blakely MYF reported a pulpit Bible presentation to the church and Edison MYF outlined a new group with Martha Davis as president and Annette Davis as secretary among others.
Mrs Ralph Snell Jr entertained the Billy Gis Sendanner circle of the Methodist Woman's Society at her Pinckard home. Presiding was Mrs Ernie Gibbons with July church activities listed, program by Mrs Robert Glasendan ner including scripture reading and talks onNeeds in China Japan India Africa and South America United States and Let the Nations Now Rejoice. Pledge cards distributed. social refreshments served. Erol Watson of New York City and magician Mr Ezekiel, with his children Barbara and Robert, plus Miss Edith Richardson, will attend Foster Street Methodist church service.
Charles L. Carter of Atlanta and Mrs Schwall visit a week, then travel to Solas ruan Flay. Nettie Jean Lewis leaves for Bahama Beach weekend with W. K. Miller of Birmingham. Walter Bradford underwent major surgery Tuesday. Several families plan trips to Milani and Tosberg Florida and a sightseeing tour from Dothan to Washington New York and Canada. A Knoxville court hearing features juror misidentification during a trial.
Genevea personals list engagements and visits as Misses Annette Beasley Jeane Fulcher Blondel Smith and Anne Nan McDowell travel to see relatives in Mobile Plant City Montgomery and Washington. D C Mrs Capas M Jones and family visit parents while others host guests and soldiers at Fort Benning El Paso and Bayou La. Paris while Mr and Mrs Ralph Jackson host relatives and friends at home.
A new sleeveless silhouette features a full skirt designed for daytime dates. The style promises easy wear and versatility, aligning with the season’s popular sheet fabrics and light, breezy comfort.
Mrs. Frank Whitesell hosted a Wednesday late afternoon birthday party for her daughter Bettye Neal with twenty six children, including neighborhood friends and relatives. Grandmother Mrs. R E Yarbrough helped serve after a wiener roast, followed by outdoor games.
Mrs Yarbrough reviewed Circle of the Day by Helen Howe during a Book Review Club session at Mrs E J Cook's Lena street home. The program celebrated Faith and Eric Millet's tenth wedding anniversary. refreshments followed with Mrs H H Simons assisting.
A large Hartford gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Le Peterson marked a Sunday reunion on July 9. Attending were numerous Petersons and relatives from across Florida and Georgia including J. B. Peterson, Lillie Mae Lee, Lewis Johnson, J. W. Peterson, James Peterson, Marvin Peterson and Mary Nell, plus Roy Petersen and families from Bayford and others from Benifar, Chipley, Darlington, Vero Beach, Bonifay, Slocomb, and Hartford.
Miss Roverta Malone hosted a luncheon Wednesday honoring Miss Diane Drake of Atlanta Gr. The party rooms displayed summer decorations as guests were entertained. Lunch was served buffet style to eighteen young girls seated at small tables.
Blakely news notes a shower and canasta party honoring Miss Lois Strickland, bride elect, hosted by Mrs B H Fitzgerald and Mrs Grady Holman Sr. Attendees enjoyed a salad course and floral decor. A separate canasta gathering featured garden flowers and a similar menu. The item ends with an odd aside noting sharks’ rough skin used for sanding wood before sandpaper.
Birth notices report Barbara Jean Gaupter born July 31 to Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Jenkins and a daughter Nancy Jene to Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Tate born June 6 at a local hospital. Grandparents listed include R. R. Smathers, Ida Tate, Claude Williams, and M. W. Hall. Also Nina Jean born June 36 to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Williams Jr. with grandparents Claude Williams and M. W. Hall.
A garbled ad targets mothers with a pitch for NeFat Diaper featuring super absorbent material and a promise of double protection. The text references Southern Piaper Service and a casual appeal to fathers, though many words are obscured. The readable elements suggest a product promotion rather than a news item.
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