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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1948
Page
18
A poem praises teachers who build enduring temples not of stone but of learning and character. The unseen temple lies in every child’s soul, crafted with patience, care, and quiet daily effort, lasting through the ages while physical structures crumble.
Mrs. Charles McArthur Jr and two sisters hosted a Wednesday party honoring Miss Scottie Leverett June bride elect at the McArthur home. Guests enjoyed bridge contests with prizes and an ice course in a pink and green bridal theme.
Vacation Bible School at the First Presbyterian Church concluded with a program on Friday evening. Certificates were awarded to thirty two children including Sandra Bogers Mayrene Parker Martha Lou Parker Judy Arnold Larry Cain Larry McLennan Claudia Lumpkin Jimmy Wheeler Sandra Radford Gloria Dupree Judy Michael Susan Warrick Susan McClintock Elizabeth Lee Johnny Peacock Sadye Parker Jerome Sullivan Sara Linda Davis Vickie Anne Rogers Donna Dupree Susan Alexander Charlotte Hand Olivia Rand Catherine Anne Watson Charles Morris Charles Jackson Billy Covington Teddy Watson Jeanette Rudd Danny McGowan and David and Julia Dendy.
Miss Carolyn Spann and Robert Hayne Hollis Jr. announce plans for a June 19 wedding at Foster Street Methodist Church with Dr. W F Calhoun officiating. A reception will follow at the Spann home. Pre nuptial events have been held, including a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Morris Malone.
Mrs. O. S. Lewis presented a review of Bright Feather by Robert Wilder at the Wednesday regualr meeting of the Book Review Club. The session was at Mrs. J. C. Knight’s home with members Mrs. Leslie Smart Mrs. Roys Lewis Mrs. Paul Allen Mrs. Cc. C. Bennett Mrs. FE. N. Passe more Mrs. H. H. Simms and Mrs. Clyde Smith present, visitor Mrs. Stanley White of Uniontown attended, and an ice course was served after the program.
Mrs Spann entertained at a Laurel avenue home party for her daughter Priscilla Spann on Friday afternoon to mark her fifth birthday. Outdoor games preceded an ice course and cake with five pink candles. punch and favors were provided by Ellen Crawford Barbara Burns and Marcellus Spann. Twenty five guests attended.
The Friendship class gathered for a covered dish supper at Mrs. Hilda Olive’s home. Group 9 seven members assisted the arrangements as Mrs. Ida Lou Carr delivered the devotional and Mrs. Myrl Peterson read. Mrs. Frances Hyatt led the business session and offered the opening prayer with Mrs. H. A. Parker delivering the invocation.
Vacation Bible School starts Monday at Evergreen Presbyterian chapel with classes from 8 30 to 10 30 a m for two weeks.Sunday School leaders Mrs J W Jackson Mrs E P Alexander and Mrs J N Dendy will teach the children an adult Bible school directed by Mrs Arthur Johnson runs same hours.
Monday schedule lists Circles of Southside Baptist W M S meeting at 3 30 p m with Lena Avery and several other circles led by named members. Foster Street Methodist W S C S follows at 4 p m with multiple circles and co hosts at listed addresses. Tuesday 9 30 a m Dothan Garden Club and Garden Study Club meet jointly at Houston Memorial Library with Mrs. Troy Lewis and other hosts. S S Lewis reports Alabama Federation annual meeting in Huntsville.
Miss Julia Lewis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Arthur Lewis, will wed Jason Harlan Trant June 17. A Thursday luncheon at Miss Warrena Cannon's home and a later miscellaneous shower at Miss Noel Campbell's featured green and white wedding decor with roses, gladioli, and handpainted place cards.
Fidelis Class held a session at Mrs Nordan's home with Mrs Jenet Ritev presiding and prayers. Althea Hooker led a Bible reading, Beatrice Ames led closing prayers, and hostesses served refreshments with Miss Iona Cherry and others assisting. attendees included Victoria Mathis, J M Palmer, Louis Seay, and more. A church soloist, Spurgeon Howell of New York City, will perform at First Presbyterian Church with the anthem Seek Ye The Lord. A Newark police note and a Seminole OK tale follow.
Intermezzo by Provost opens the service with beauty of the earth processional. The offertory features Debussy Chur de Lune played by Mins Counsell and Mrs. W. A. Wilson. Palmer Brooks solos The Holy Dis by Adams. The closing piece is The King's March by Gambrell.
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