Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper fragment outlines a local public sale with readable details toward sale action and involved officials.
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1948
Page
8
A damaged newspaper fragment outlines a local public sale with readable details toward sale action and involved officials.
A jumble of quotes and garbled phrases hints at reflections on ambition and progress. The text mentions Lorraine Murphy and historical roads, suggesting a commentary on time-worn highways and those who paved the way.
Lorraine Brunson led the Bible Learner's Class at Faithside Baptist Church Tuesday evening at her Cotton Road home. A social hour followed the study session and refreshments were served to members including Mrs. Eate Williams and others. Terlace Bale attended as a visitor.
Friends and relatives gathered Sunday at Mrs. James Whitehead's Turumbleton home to honor P. D. Danzey on his 60th birthday. Attendees included Danzey family members from Columbus Dothan Headland and Abbeville with a blue and white cake as the centerpiece.
W M S circles at Headland Avenue Baptist met in members homes for meditation and mission study. Seven members attended Wille Kelley Circle at Mrs P B Killingsworth with Mrs Joe Hall presiding and Mrs J C Glaze leading the study. The Lucy Wood Circle met at Mrs Jack Hall with seven members. readings included Jewish Persecution and Bible Prophecy. Anne Judson Circle hosted by Mrs P F Floyd with Lillie Miller as leader and A E Reynolds reviewing the mission book. Several circles failed to report.
Wesleyan Service Guilds representatives in the Alabama Methodist Conference meet in town. Opening session is 2 09 p m Saturday at Foster Street Methodist Church. A banquet moves to 6 30 p m Saturday at the Houston Hotel. Sunday program starts at 9 00 a m at the Recreation Center followed by worship at Foster Street Methodist Church.
The Junior Music Club holds a practice at 8:00 a.m. at Minnie T. Heard School. Members slated for the State Festival at Enterprise in April rehearse piano numbers. Final concert plans by Gloria C. Ljunglof of Huntingdon College are set. concert time moved to 4:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center. No admission charged. public invited.
Mrs. J F Waters of Troy route two entertained at a home luncheon Sunday honoring her mother Mrs. B S Pope on her 78th birthday. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends from Troy route two Wedowee Clayton Montgomery Birmingham Brundidge and nearby areas.
Houston County seniors attend the Alabama College Senate House Party on March 12 to 14. Miss Betty Jo Baker, president of the Alabama College Student Senate, announces sponsorship with festivities including Step Singing, dormitory visits, a Camp House hike, a tea, a Dietics Club banquet, and a Recreation Association party. Houston County girls Jean Dykes Allegene Johnson Mary Priscilla Watson Mary Nell Pate Carolyn Taylor attend.
Havana born pianist Jorge Bolet presented in Enterprise in a Community Concert Association show at the city school auditorium. Bolet, a Curtis Institute alumnus and Naumburg award winner, showcased Brahms, Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert, Debussy and Liszt with noted encores. An intermission followed before Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz closed the program.
Mr. and Mrs. Creel Parrish announce a son born March 11 at a local hospital. Allen Jones and wife welcome son Larry Wayne born March 5. Grandparents are Grady Adams and Mary Jones of Cottonwood route one. Ralph Williams and wife announce a son born March 9 in Donalsonville. Grandparents J W Williams and J M Jernigan of Donalsonville. Glenn J. Lee and Henry Green Apartments report a son Glenn Wayne born March 8 locally. Willie Hobbs and wife welcome son Winton Harrell born February 25 at a local hospital. Grandmothers Cora Nolan of Camilla and C L Guilford of Dothan noted.
Graceville Florida plans to form a local chapter of the National Beta Club a service leadership organization for high school students. Principal Fred W Turner announced the effort on February 28 at Graceville High School with Erle Geiger as faculty sponsor and Grace Adams elected temporary secretary treasurer. Permanent officers to be chosen after an installation meeting.
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