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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1946
Page
6
The fragmentary text mentions Elizabeth Barrett Browning and F. Rodenbough visiting Jack and Fla friends in Dothan for several days. It references introspective lines about life, souls, and vision, with notes on weathered panes and a distant sense of longing.
Catholic Women’s Club gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs. Jow Gregory’s home on Alice Street. Mrs. G. Barses presided. Jenner read from the National Council of Catholic Women urging members to read the daily Rosary in May. reports were given on committee work. a gathering April with Sky Tranx Romano announced. Father Stack praised a mission program led by Father McEnrick who spoke on his China years.
Marianna special report lists newborns at Jackson Hospital including Leland Melyon Matreh born to DeWitt Taylor and wife. John Walters born to John Water Drew and wife. Kenneth Hugh born to Frank V. Strickland and wife. Marilyn Jeane born to Arthur W. Henderson and wife. Jerry Laney’s child listed as a son born March 17 to Jerry Laney of Chipley.
The First Baptist W M S met at the church Monday afternoon for its regular program on Home Missions Building A New World. Mrs. Earl Hendley led meditation with talks on Building Anew in Old Fields, Rural South, many races, Cuba and Panama, and New Fields by multiple speakers.
An old advertisement urges quick treatment of bronchitis and postnasal coughs with Creomulsion a non narcotic cough remedy. It promises to loosen phlegm soothe inflamed bronchial membranes aid rest and sleep with a money back guarantee if not effective.
Circles of the Colursa Bapt Church met in the afternoon for study at several homes. Mrs Mc Qellin, Fred Penutt, Moen Johnson and Marius SN led Circle One with programs by Skipper and others. refreshments followed. Circle Two, led by Mrs. Les, included fourteen members and a devotional. Circle Three hosted by Mrs. Penuel featured a program by Muse Mac Ft and Mrs. C. A. Me. light refreshments. Circle Four at Mrs. E. B. Fields' home had presiding Mrs. W W Peterson with Bible study directed by Mrs. H A Waitten and participants including Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Dupes. sandwiches served.
The Cottonwood chapter of F R A met March 24 in the Home Economics Department with about 60 members present. Bronnie Hall, president, led the meeting with roll call and minutes read by secretary Mary Ellen Howell. Treasurer Mary Neil Brookins reported, devotional by Brookins, story by Lucie Love, and a poem by Christine Adams. An Easter Parade article was discussed and song leaders led several songs.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mathis of Headland route three hosted a Sunday birthday dinner honoring Mr. Mathis. Attendees included S. Dp. Gulledge and family, Jewel Guilledge, Robert Pius, Ray Mathis and family, David Mathis and children, J. J. Mathis and children, Bill Gulledge, Horace Pippin and family, and John Cookzil of Headland.
Mrs T A Lewis hosted the Round Table Study Club at her South St Andrews home. The event featured spring decorations, a program directed by Mrs C M Guillot, guest speaker Mrs Paul Allen on Chinese art and social life, a Hoover paper read by Mrs John W Hish, and a salad course.
A local PTA group gathers for its monthly program chaired by Mrs Webeer and Mrs Vand to discuss upcoming events and student activities. The session includes reports from committee heads and plans for community outreach.
A local youth fellowship gathering at Headland was held with members and attendees describing a modest turnout. Details were limited due to partial text, but attendees discussed upcoming activities and community outreach efforts.
Miss Dorothy Wright presides over a social gathering introducing a roster of attendees including Doohan group members Doohan, Pates Helmes, Devetae McCord ford, Rabbie McCord De ze Holl, Sirah Watford, Carleen Holmes He, Watford, Pinesie, Powell, Hooper, and Watford. Names also include Crawford Watford, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Watsead, and Mr and Mrs S. Wright with Nancy Angerson as hostesses.
Mrs Maxwell Jones entertained at her home with iris arrangements and rose bowls. After a brief business session, Mrs Arthur Malpam spoke on wartime photography, followed by a tea social hosted by Mrs Chester Parham and Mrs J J Mullins.
Birth notices from the city paper report the arrival of newborns with names and brief details. The snippet highlights recent births, families, and local hospital references, signaling community celebrations and updates for readers.
A county club hosts a dance and chicken dinner with a social hour. Proceeds support Navy relief and local families. Prices listed as 1.25 to 1.50 with reservations suggested and contact numbers provided.
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