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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1950
Page
13
Poem expressing a plea to ease a troubled mind and forgive others while acknowledging personal guilt. The author reflects on times she may have hurt others and seeks gentleness, mercy, and happiness in being forgiven and forgiving.
The engagement of Miss Carline Sparks Acree to Raymond Emmett Scheibe of Winter Haven Florida, formerly of New Orleans, is announced. The marriage is planned for early spring. Miss Acree is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Leonard Acree and a Judson College alumna. Scheibe, a World War II veteran, works in the citrus supply business in Winter Haven where they will reside.
The Cowarts Parent-Teacher Association met for its monthly program at the school with 22 patrons present. Mrs W H Givens directed a pupil performance by third and fourth graders featuring songs and two one act plays titled Sarmuel's Propossi and Making a Cake, directed by Patricia Conrad Gerald Crowley Jerry Watford James Earl Vaughan and Charles Dickerson.
The Philathea Sunday School class held its monthly social at the church dining room with Mrs. J. T. Wilhite presiding. Mrs. T. Seymour donated draperies for the chess room and Devotional by Mrs. A. P. Seddon titled The Prayer Jesus Gave Us. A salad course with coffee followed and several members attended as hosts with a long list of names. Archie Carmichael visiting from University of Alabama arrived Thursday with guest John Durr II of Montgomery. the families spent the weekend at Florida Beach.
A varied Fine Arts program by young Dothan students conducted by the Fine Arts Club will be presented Tuesday night at Young Junior High School. The 8:00 p.m. program features Betty June Smith and others in vocal numbers with LeMerle Penn directing and Joan Hines as pianist. Additional piano and dance items accompany readings and a spoken piece titled The Morning Newspapers.
Harmony Club members heard a Carver High School chorus directed by Principal Porter in a program including Oh Sweetly Ssemn Fhoubt In My Heart and Be Ready When He Comes The event featured solos a quartet and a tuba number Proceeds support arts and a Transylvania Choral appearance at the high school auditorium March 20.
Mrs. Charlie Coe welcomed members of the Alathean Sunday School class of the First Baptist church Thursday afternoon. The home was decorated in a St Patrick theme with green and white refreshments. Mrs. C. W. Rainey presided during the business hour. The hostess served a salad course and coffee assisted by group captains. Attendees included Mrs. Carl Seliirs Mrs. Dowie Adams Mrs. GT Barnes Mrs. Nula Brown Mrs. J.T. Bruton Mrs. W. T. Burkett Mrs. J. W. TDeloney Mrs. Houston Forrester Frith Mrs. L. Pate Mrs Mrs. J. R. Senecs hackleford Mrs. Zada J. W. Wilkes and Mrs. J. PF. Botts.
Rickie Price marked his sixth birthday with two celebrations. A morning party at Collier Kindergarten hosted by Mrs. Fred Price and Mrs. B. M. Price featured games, six candles on a cake, and 38 classmates singing. An afternoon gathering at Napier Field included cake, ice cream, and punch with favors like pager hats and Easter baskets.
The Bible Learners Class of Southside Baptist met at the teacher Mrs Abe Lamb's home with Alyne Underwood as hostess. Officers were elected during the business meeting followed by games and group singing. Miss Nina Dean played piano. refreshments served to a list of attendees. Separately Miss Bobbie Culreath married Murdock Nall at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. E M Culbreth officiating and music by Frances Voak and Louise Maddox. The couple left for a Florida Georgia wedding trip.
Mr and Mrs M B English of Evergreen announce the birth of a daughter Tommie Gail at Dothan Hospital on March 16. Mr and Mrs Ray Mixon of Gordon Roule Our are parents of a son Charles Lamar born March 13 at a local hospital. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs W Southerland and Mr Fandalls C P Micon Gordon Route One and Mrs John R B Ellis Jr Leadland announce son Glen Howard born March 14. Mrs Ellis formerly Elizabeth Howard of Ashford. A son James Wayne Sellers born March 28 to Mr and Mrs James Sellers. Grandparents Mr and Mrs J W Sellers Leadland Route One and Mr and Mrs W E Dixon Midland City. Mr and Mrs P E Dickerson parents of a son Philip George born February 2 at a local hospital. Grandparents Mr and Mrs W E Bickerson Ashford and Mr and Mrs B Cleverley England.
Yan D and Mrs. C. M. Guilletts visit head land for the weekend to see her sister Mrs. Glenn Hawkiat.
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