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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1950
Page
5
Dothan Girl Scouts host a Friday March 10 7 00 p m rally at Young Durant High School. SM girl scouts brownies troop leaders council members and parents invited. Two films The Story of a Girl Scout Troop and The Story of a Brownie Troop shown. Juliette Low World Friendship Fund explained. Group singing included.
Four ruffled tea apron patterns offer quick sewing options using scraps. No. 2280 requires 1 1 8 yards of fabric per apron if single fabric used, with smaller amounts for multiple fabrics. Spring 1950 Fashion Book advertises patterns and designs for all ages and sizes, priced 35 cents per copy.
The Friendship class met at First Baptist church Tuesday night for its monthly business and social meeting. Mrs. Linton Warrets presided during the business session and Mrs. John Adking led the meditation. A spaghetti supper with yellow and green decor featured daffodil centerpieces. Members of Mrs. Morgan McLelland's group served the meal. Games and other entertainment were directed by Mrs. Edwin Worthy. Twenty eight members attended.
Women of the Foster Street Methodist Woman's Society met at the church for two business and program sessions. Mrs. W. W. Avery directed the program on Overseas Christian Brothers while Mrs. Leslie Smart discussed Church Conditions in Japan. Mrs. H. H. McAuley presided. reports from treasurer Mrs. Paul Gamble. committees named for church, officers, and circle leaders. Circle fourteen led by Mrs. Billy Mullen will host in April. fifty-one members present.
Ozark special report notes Martha Jordan Circle of Ozark Baptist Church held a Week of Prayer for Home Missions. The program in the church education building featured talks by Val McGee on On Our Own Doorstep and other members covering Unsaved and Unenlisted, Jewish and Negro Work, Migrants and Indians, Cuba and Panama Canal Zone, and Alaska. A musical reading by Val McGee, and prayers followed each talk. Louise Waller honored bride-elect at a shower during social hour. OES Dothan chapter 76 to hold semi monthly meeting at Masonic Temple Thursday 1:30 pm, members urged to attend.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. B Murphy's home with co hostesses Mrs Venia Lowe and Mrs J R Stevens leading a business session. Program chairman Mrs Frank Culver presented talks on world literacy and how literacy aids help, followed by a reading and a closing commentary by Mrs Homer Floyd. A preceding study session at Mrs Stevens home focused on Japan Begins Again with discussions led by Mrs R M Brown and participants including Mrs E R Bullkin Mrs Mike Reynolds and others. Twenty four members attended along with Grimes WSCS visitors.
Fifty four members of the Junior IL Class in Alabama History toured the State Capitol in Montgomery led by Dr. W D Thomason and Mrs Glenn Culberson. They visited the Archives and History Building the Little White House and other sites before returning home. A luncheon hosted by Cottonwood couple honored attendees. A Fidelis Sunday School class meeting is announced and a birthday party for a young girl is noted.
Ozark clubs report Wednesday meetings with Mrs G Dunn and Mrs Carroll co hosting. The group voted to donate to Red Cross, repair sewing machines for the School for the Blind, provide sandwiches for a Crippled Children's Clinic event, and supply volunteers. Memorial services for the late Mrs Garner were held, with prayers and reflections on club activities.
Mrs TE Dansby entertained Friday for her daughter Barbara as she turned seven. Guests included Tommy Leamon Seanie Gavins Douglas McGowen Zelia Ann Barrentine Larry Williams and many others with refreshments served at the close.
Miss Lilla Story presides at the Wesleyan Service Guild regular meeting at Fayette Street Methodist Church. Mrs J G Higgs gives the principal talk titled Peace With God by Faith. Circles plan meet March 20 with listed hosts and co-hosts. Peggy Spivey of Headland visits Talladega guest of Miss Jean Fike.
Mrs. Cary Scott hosted a dinner at her Columbia route two home to honor her husband Willis Scott and her son Cary C Scott on their respective 34th and HI birthdays. Attendees included families from Columbia and Headland routes, Harvey Whatley and children, Cary Stott's family, and guests from nearby towns. The day also included announcements for the Ministers Wives Association meeting, WK Century Club gathering, and Southside PTA march meeting. W. Kay Farris Jr. visited Hodgesville and Elba en route to Peabody College in Nashville for a master’s degree. A funeral attendance group for W C Johnson traveled from Dothan and Ashford route. J. BR Dawney moved home on Duay Street after treatment for injuries from a car accident.
Mrs Cooke hosted a Home Club gathering with a demonstration of patterns and designs led by Miss Frag Mallette. Guests included P Buntin Mrs Ray Goal Mary Ednall Curtin Mixon and others. Refreshments were served by hostess Jimmy Gamble.
Arrangements reveal party rooms and table centerpiece formed of pink and white geraniums. Refreshments served during the social hour. Honor guest Mrs. W. Avery paid visit to Andalusia to see her sister Mrs. Ralph Riley.
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