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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1948
Page
6
A reflective poem recalling candlelight and a low fire in a small house. The speaker evokes rain, cold days, and a dark road ahead, contrasting morning and evening scenes under an elm tree with intimate memories.
The Busi ness Women's Y.W.A. held a supper meeting at First Baptist Church with Mrs. Roy Turner serving. Doris McCauley led the opening prayer, Ruby Avant gave the devotional, and Bertha White presided over the business session. Present were a dozen members including Nina Howell and Carolyn Palmer. A Phebean class gathering is announced for 4:00 pm Wednesday at Mrs. C. W. Bell’s home. An avocado note on ripeness closes the item.
The Presbyterian Church Woman's Auxiliary met in five circles yesterday afternoon and Monday evening to continue their study of a Bible book. Circle leaders, hostesses, and members reported attendance ranging from six to twenty, with thirteen at Circle Three and twenty at Circle Seven.
Births reported include Joseph Douglas Barber born May 16 to Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Barber Sr and Wade Hampton Griffin III born June 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Griffin Jr. Grandparents listed include J. W. Windsor of Columbia and Mrs. Wade H. Griffin of Dothan. John Curtis Jones born June 5 to Captain and Mrs. C. C. Jones of Guam. grandparents are J. F. B. Owen of Dothan and the late Charles Curtis Jones of Glasgow. Mrs. Elizabeth Owen, formerly of this city, is noted among visitors. Other entries mention Miss Carolyn McCallum and Miss Lou Farmer hosting guests at St. Andrew, Fla., and Dr. Adams at an Alabama Optometric Association seminar in Montgomery.
Mrs Ralph Pilcher hosted the Bible Learners Class with members including Mrs Fay Chalker and Mrs Hugh Ross. The group discussed a picnic and postponed the Mary and Martha class social to June 16. Also report an appendectomy, graduation trips, and a coach appointment in Amory Mississippi.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met for its June session with Mrs. J. Creel presiding. Reports from departments were heard. Royal Ambassadors noted 26 boys on roll and planned an outing to Chacco Springs. Circle 12 earned a gold pin with a 94 percent May rating.
Mrs J F OBrien presided over the Lafayette Street Methodist W S C S meeting with about fifty members present. Mrs G C Clark led the opening prayer, reports followed from the secretary and circle chairmen, and Mrs Grads Watford gave the meditation on The Hand of God in the Affairs of Men. Refreshments were served in the church dining room.
An advice column urges women to plan two hours of free time daily and use it wisely. It cautions against wasted hours on television, phones, or shopping and stresses personal growth through purposeful activity. The piece notes individual planning and cites local residents' routines and travel news as examples of daily life.
Mrs G B Procter hosted a Friday bridge gathering with sunny flowers in the rooms where games took place. Mrs GB Huey won the high score prize and Miss Margaret Peacock took the pent prize. Guests included Mrs 2K Peacock, Mrs GB Huey, Mrs B I Thrower, Mrs Woolsten, Mrs Will Warren, Mrs 105 Cue me, Mrs J O Rawls, and Miss Margaret Peacock. Additional visitors Mr and Mrs Gary Seidel of Houston enjoyed a cordial welcome during their visit.
The column argues mothers spoil newlyweds by controlling advice and undermining husbands. It cites many cases where a mother’s constant interference erodes romance and respect, showing the danger of a mother as a family oracle and urging brides to avoid quoting mom in disputes. Also notes a family reunion in Cornelia, Ga, and a church class social planned for Headlong Avenue Baptist Church.
Royal Ambassadors held a meeting yesterday to elect officers for the upcoming term. Elected were ambassador rober, first assistant ambassador Billy Adams, secretary and organizer Thomas Gachet, chief sergeant Fred Dykes, chief scribe Brad Dykes, chief steward Tommy Joe Vann, with Shelby Kirnland and Donald Smith named as heralds. A playlet featured Fret Dykes, Billy Adkins, Thomas Gachet, Donald Smith and Mrs Fred Dykes. Prayers were led by Thomas Gachet and Fred Adkins.
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