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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
5
A quoted reflection from Swiss author Johann David Wyss emphasizes that sacred feeling and pious sentiment exist everywhere. He suggests the divine influence can move the soul more powerfully than any manmade stone church and praises inward worship over outward architecture.
Twenty three members of the Club de Vingt gathered at the Houston Hotel for a bridge luncheon yesterday with the bridge contest starting at 11:00 am. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles R. Farmer and Mrs. B. Whit Harris. Mrs. Philip McLauchlin won the game. luncheon followed as small tables displayed spirea and azalea arrangements.
The Business Women's Circle of Headland Avenue Baptist WMS met Tuesday night at Mrs. T. B. Cutts with prayer opening the session. Miss Berta Lou Worrell led meditation on Mark 12 about Tithes and Offerings. Mary Masters led the mission study. reports were given by secretary and treasurer. the meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Cedell Adkinson. A salad course was served to six members. Karol Wilson Jr. of Oneonta will visit his parents E. K. and Mrs. Wilson for the weekend, and Mrs. Teddy Riley will travel to Jacksonville to visit Mr. and Mrs. Roy Riley.
Foster Street Methodist Society met at the church with 73 members to elect new officers and hear reports. Treasurer’s balance stood at 218.78. New officers include B. H. Lisenby as president and H. H. McAliley as vice-president. Conference secretaries were elected for education, social relations, and youth work among others. Upcoming events include a mission study March 28 and a Huntingdon Glee Club program April 19.
Fine Arts Club members heard Dudley H. McDowell describe Indian home life and customs, showing figurines, teakwood elephants, and brass items. The meeting at Mrs. Lee Shugerman’s featured a business session electing Mrs. Nathan Greenberg president for 1949 50 and planning the April 12 Spring Festival at Young Junior High.
County education chief Solomon Baxter spoke to the Business and Professional Women's club at Houston Memorial Library on the topic More People Need Jobs Longer. The event featured a technicolor film of the Great Salt Lake Valley and a social hour with Geneva and Dothan members attending. Myra Lawson was admitted to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Mrs. W. W. Avery entertained the Round Table Study club Tuesday afternoon at her South Oates Street home. Mrs. Roy Hill presided. Mrs. A. W. Hawkins reviewed the club constitution and by laws. The program featured life of Jenny Lind by Mrs. H. C. Hutchings and La Boheme by Mrs. Bruce Flurry. A salad course with hot tea followed. Members present included Mrs. W. B. Adams, Mrs. Bruce Flurry, Mrs. J. T. Trawick, Mrs. A. B. Mount, Mrs. Jay Dinkins, Mrs. W. C. Faulkner, Mrs. C. M. Guillot, Mrs. A. W. Hawkins, Mrs. Roy Hill, Mrs. H. C. Hutchings, Mrs. J. W. Roberts, Mrs. Troy Lewis, Mrs. John Rish, and Mrs. W. B. Watford.
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