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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1947
Page
3
The text urges peace through understanding among peoples and exchanging ideas and resources rather than politics or force. It cites a Swiftian view on service to the country and notes local life events including a major operation, a funeral, and a weekend visit.
An upbeat notice promotes visiting Wayside Flower Shop in the morning or any time. It extols flowers as a pleasant habit and encourages customers to try browsing the selection and enjoy any purchase.
The First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met at the church for the first program in a series to observe a week of prayer for home missions. Eighty-two members attended as Circle 14 posted the month’s best general average. A second society, Weiman's Missionary Society of Southside Baptist Church, plans a Wednesday prayer service at 7 00 a m with lunch to be brought. More than 200000 children pass through juvenile courts annually in the United States.
Members of the Onyx Sunday School Class at Foster Street Methodist Church held their monthly social in the church reception room. A buffet supper was served and decorations featured shamrock and daffodil displays. The program included invocation by Mrs. Leslie Smart and a devotional on Things We should Think About During Lent.
Foster Street Methodist W S C S met Monday afternoon at the church with Mrs. H. H. McAuley presiding. The session began with a devotional by Mrs. Edgar Adkins and discussed routine matters before adjourning with prayer. Seventy five members attended. Rex Wright of Slocomb is among University of Alabama initiates into Phi Delta Kappa. Cotton fashion tour planned from New York to Washington Memphis Indianapolis and more features Maid of Cotton Hilma Seay to travel as goodwill ambassadress with 39 pieces by 19 designers showcased in a stylish itinerary.
The Headland Avenue Baptist W M S held the first in a week of prayer on Monday afternoon at the church. Members led lessons from the mission book Shining Like the Stars and the auxiliary introduced its Girls Auxiliary members. Leaders announced plans for the week and noted upcoming studies and prayers by various circles and members.
A local church group held a stewardship meeting at the Methodist church. Mrs. I. H. presided with reports from members, prayer was offered, and plans for future church activities were discussed.
Presbyterian Women’s Auxiliary circles wrapped up a yearlong study of the Book of Isaiah at the church. Circles reported attendance ranging from eight to fifteen members plus visitors, with programs led by Mrs. T F Buntin, Mrs. Frank ton, and others. The theme was Faith in the Future Unafraid as they closed the cycle with final meetings.
Mr and Mrs John Wood announce a son Harry Elwerd born at Gipson Hospital February 15. Mr and Mrs Comner Hanners announce a daughter Myra Jean born February 20. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Marion Hanners and Mr and Mrs Horace Wilson of Newton route one.
The Southside Woman's Missionary Society met at the church with 31 members present. Mrs. W. W. Avery led the opening prayer and Mrs. Quin Barfield gave a devotional on Seek Ye First the Kingdom of Heaven. Circles each sponsor Young People's groups and an all day home missions meeting was announced.
The Dothan Service League will hold a business meeting at the Recreation Center at 10:00 a m on Wednesday. All members are expected to attend.
A Curtis Memorial meeting was held at the church with eleven members present. Mrs. Earl Garrison and W. G. Wills directed the study, Mrs. R. A. McLennan delivered the devotional message, and the session closed with a brief business meeting. Mrs. O N Ray left for Mountain Grove Missouri to care for her ill mother, accompanying S. A. Russell.
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