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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1948
Page
3
Whitman declares a solitary path in Leaves of Grass urging each person to travel their own road. The excerpt uses vivid imagery of rain coat shoes and staff as signs of self reliance and personal voyage beyond others guidance.
The July meeting of the Wesleyan Service Guild of Foster Street Methodist Church was held at the church with President Mrs. Wendell Avery presiding. Mrs. Stella Ray led prayer after the opening song. minutes were approved. a report on the Belgian child matter led to a $10.09 donation for food. Plans were made to send clothing. TH A Yarbrough led a program on Is Way in Poland. Mrs. John Skipper spoke on Protestantism In Europe Today Warsaw Devastated City. Eleven regular members and one new member attended.
Miss Elizabeth Blue of Union Springs and Miss Frances Mallory of Anniston were guests of Ming Jane Whiddon and Miss Marlon Wright. Mrs Beaty Whiddon hosted a morning party with twelve girls, garden flowers and refreshments. Barbara Ritch hosted Tuesday morning and Shirley Doak led a luncheon for the visitors. Whiddon hosted a nine o clock supper at Magnolia Avenue with seven couples. Blue and Mallory depart tomorrow for Union Springs, joined by Whiddon and Wright for several days.
Mrs Mary Masters hosts circle of Business Womens Cycle at Headland Avenue Baptist in Florida. The meeting opened with prayer led by Mrs Cedell Adkinson chair, devotional by Miss Berta Jou Worrell, booklet Spiritual Frontiers taught by Mrs Mary Masters. A business session followed with secretary and treasurer reports and a love offering collected. Refreshments served by a list of members then J C Barber and S A Jordan returned from Gainesville Leesburg Orlando where Sam Jordan Jr graduated University of Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Robinson of Bascom Florida entertained a large gathering at a Sunday family reunion luncheon. Attendees included Reasle Waters and son Julian. Shelby Yins ey and son Lee. Bessie Mae Knight and Sue Jacqui. Thomaz and Lem Ross. Wilkey Hutchins. Brown Shiver and son Leonard. Edna Merle Robinson. Henry Taylor of Chatsworth. Edward James Lonnie and J M Robinson families. Edwin Robinson and children Robbie Jean Johnnie Earl. Elmer Robinson and children. Mickie Mee Alex L E Sam Verna Allie Louie. Tanny Hatcher. Curtis Stephens and children Kar Jeanette Arnold. Jane O Stephens. Ed Conrad and Benjamin Conrad. FL Robinson and children Ads Ruth Buddy of Gordon.
The Woman's Auxiliary to VEW Poll 9073 met at the VEW hall on North Oates street. Mrs. Mary Higgins presided and the meeting concluded with games, a run contest won by Mrs. Margaret Fubler, and refreshments served to members.
Mrs Haram Bracewell led a Jelly Imak Ige demonstration at the Napier Field home demonstration club monthly meeting. Mrs Julius Palmer reported on Mural Youth while Mrs Denke spoke on Farm Hy. Mrs AR Jenkins led the opening prayer and Mrs Palmer presided over the business session.
Mrs Bob Deane entertained members of the Mt Pleasant home demonstration club Friday afternoon. Mrs Pope presided and reports were given by various members. Plans were discussed for a picnic in August at Kelley Springs. The club voted not to contribute to the Crusade for Children. Mey Ward conducted the social hour.
The Forks of the Creek Home Demonstration Club held an all day meeting at Blue Songs near Marianna with 24 members and guests attending. Guests from Friendship and New Harmony clubs in Alabama joined, and swimming and a prime lunch were enjoyed. An obesity health survey was discussed by Jackson County officials, with Mrs Alene Heath speaking on outreach and cooperation.
Dr and Mrs Calhoun hosted a church social in Dothan entertaining about two hundred guests. The gathering featured floral decorations in pink and lavender and honors at the tea table by Miss Mary Sue Calhoun and Miss Bobbie Gills with others assisting. Attendees included local families and members from Ozark New Orleans and Florida beach trip companions, with notes on former Debonaire Club members and several residents traveling for meetings and visits.
A Dororthy Dix column addresses a mother worried about her daughter’s quarrels with a fiancé and questions about peace, arguing that some people enjoy conflict and that making up often follows fights. It warns against rushed marriages and emphasizes waiting for genuine love and partnership.
A middle aged wife explains how quitting a job boosted family finances and harmony. The piece argues women may earn indirect gains by focusing on home management over outside work to support their husbands and careers.
Do You Know Kasamir and Hyderabad each cover thrice Ohio in area. Magnetic storms from sunspots are forecast within 13 minutes of effect on global radio. Nylon carpets now available for home use and resist moth damage when cleaned and stored. An optics radar for surveying is described.
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