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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1950
Page
5
Readable text fragment notes an event at Mas Arias Hall involving Sh00 Weaung and Wirth Ant. Names appear in unclear OCR form. no concrete date, place beyond hall name, or outcome provided.
Church groups in Enterprise report active home gatherings including Mollie Henderson YWA at Ramone Meola's home, with songs, prayers, and a collection for a needy family. Church Women’s Society sessions discuss Lord’s Supper significance, and upcoming School of Missions details are announced by leaders.
The Rev and Mrs W S Guica returned from Montgomery after attending the annual pastor readership school at the Alabama Methodist Church. The conference began at Huntingdon College on July 24 with over 300 church officials present led by Dr. Pierce Herrick of Atlanta First Methodist. Mrs Roy Hayes and Mrs A C Donaldson of Enterprise represented the Dothan District WSCS and the local Methodist WSCS.
At a joint installation in the Masonic Hall, Bullard OES and Carmichael Lodge officers assumed duties for the year. Grand Matron Mrs. Lila Jones of Dothan led the service, with Grand Marshal Mrs. Gladys Mills, Grand Organist Mrs. Dot Bush, and others sworn in. New Carmichael Lodge officers include Park Jones as Worshipful Master and Harvey Lasnett Jr as Senior Warder, with Ozark Geneva Dothan visitors attending and refreshments served afterward.
Blakely chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution selects beautification of the cemetery entrance. Supervisors Mrs Oscar Whitchard and Mrs Dunbar Grist oversee work. Grass planted on slopes. plan for boxwood hedge or cement border. Pine trees to be planted on the plot between sidewalk and street. Front fence, erected by the UDC chapter 10 years ago, is gone. Cemetery cared for by Jesse McLendon, who has kept it in first class condition for 12 years.
The SWA of the First Baptist Church met at Miss Elizabeth Carliste's home with Margaret Mims presiding. Genevieve Crocker led the program on Bright Days for a Dark Continent, joined by Elizabeth Carlisle De Joris Guilford Lark Miller Joyce Hall and Clara Patterson. Refreshments were served to eight members. Local residents include Miss Joan Scarborough visiting Miss Patsy Woodham and relatives hosting guests from Gainesville Florida and Mobile Alabama.
Day to day gossip recalls Mr. and Mrs. Denzil Shiran of Daytona Beach visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dilford. Tours bring Captain and Mrs. Adolph Tucker and Toni to Maxwell Field after three weeks with Tucker relatives. Major William H. Frazier with the 9th Infantry arrives at a port in Korea, while his wife and son plan a visit to Guntersville. Other entries note travels between Louisville, Abbeville, Dothan, Tuscaloosa, Memphis, and St. Andrews as family members vacation, attend events, or attend meetings.
The Hickory Grove Woman's Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. A. Burnham with Mrs. B. C. Herrington presiding. The program featured a discussion of the book Prophet of Little Cane Creek led by Mrs. Nell Guy. Prayers were led by Mrs. Kies Feats Mrs. Grover Guy and Mrs. Jones. Refreshments were served to six members and five visitors.
Miss Margaret Baker and Ralph Hartzog united in marriage at Prospect Church near Louisville at 5:00 p m on July 10. Rev Keidell Thomas officiated as family and friends attended the double ring ceremony with organ and vocal music. The couple will reside in Scottsboro where the groom works for the Alabama Extension Service.
Birth notices report a son for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Day Jr. born July 27 with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Holman of Foley and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Day of Dothan. Navy man T. J. Spivey and Mrs. Spivey announce a daughter Linda Joyce born July 4, granddaughter of Jr. and Mrs. J. A. Tew and Mr. and Mrs. LP Spivey. A daughter Mary Elizabeth Crockett born July 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Tullis Crockett. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Crockett and Mrs. B. L. Causey.
Wednesday night activity at Blakely Church MYF included singing led by Margaret Pullen and officers listed as President Margaret Pullen Vice President Donald Farris Secretary Mims Treasurer An Wal Bir. The group planned ongoing meetings and midweek prayer. Drinks and cookies were served. Bir and Mrs. Robert McCoy visited relatives in Franklin Pennsylvania En route they stopped to see Dr. and Mrs. Joe Stearns in Le Grange.
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