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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1950
Page
5
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson reflects on nature and faith, sharing a poem about peace and renewal. Sesame Study Club plans a film at a local theater at 1 45 pm Wednesday, followed by refreshments and a social hour hosted by Mrs Blakely and the Trotter families.
A Sun dress pattern No 2441 Io cut in sizes 12 14 18 20 36 40 features flowing back fullness and a contour collar. Send 25 cents with name address and style number to Pattern Department Dothan Eagle 321 W 10th St New York NY. Also offer 35 cent pattern book showing family fashions for all ages with price 35 cents.
Headland Avenue Baptist Women's Missionary Society hosted a birthday supper and meditation for Jerry Blount's first birthday. Attendees included family relatives from Georgia and Alabama along with circle groups sharing prayers and lessons on Lottie Moon Japan's New Day and The Life of Christ.
The Intermediate Sunday School class of Memphis Baptist Church held a social Friday night at the church. Willadean Ndwell Frances Drake James Drake led the entertainment. Attendees included Betty Ann Clark Johnny Mack Cherry Barbara Cherry Edna Palmer Mariette Holmes Mary Nell Coskey Kenneth Peters Ann Thornton Billy Parker Geraldine Hardy Charles Ray McCord Kathleen Elmandim Frank Bryant Charleen Holmes Ben Hugh Hooper Marcie Henderson Don Bryant Juan Wo Henderson Don Hollis Bobby Lene Elmore Eddie Carl Holmes Donna Elmore Loren Baxley Dorothy Howell Barbara Lassetter Jimmy Drake Betty Joyce Holmes M Marvin Holmes. Mr and Mrs David Sayler of Thrumont Md left yesterday for St. Petersburg Fla after spending the week-end in Dothan with Mr and Mrs Raymond F Sayler.
Chicago specialist M. Shevnan will demonstrate rupture shield methods at the Houston Hotel in Dothan on Saturday March 25 from 9 AM to 4 PM. He promises non medicinal remedies including under straps and supportive devices for large incisional hernias, with free demonstration.
The Ida Dykes Circle gave the Royal Service program at the Southside Baptist Woman's Society meeting on Monday afternoon. The program titled Am My Brother's Keeper was directed by Mrs Lee Anna Smith with devotional by Mrs CR McLeod, using the sub see We Cannot But Tell. Other participants included Mrs Cov Brunson Mrs Sidney Maddox Mrs Lemnarr Johnson Mrs Braswell Chapman Mrs William Cutts and Mrs Allison Peacock. Forty-three members attended.
Miss Frances Babb daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Babb Ento Florida wed Roger Avery son of Mr and Mrs G L Avery Hartford in a sunset ceremony at Rev J E Stokes Hartford house. The Rev Stokes officiated in the presence of the two families and close friends.
Mint Merida Mixon and Ernest Lee Golden wed in Tarriage at 8 quiet ceremony March 18. The couple, of Headland and Columbus respectively, plan a wedding trip to Florida then reside in Columbus. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Grice and numerous relatives from Montgomery, Cottonwood, Dothan, and Newville.
Dorothy Dix dispenses guidance on emotions and the excessive weeping habit. Louise suggests willpower to curb tears, while Elinor counsels prioritizing personal happiness over a sister’s demands, warning against sacrificing marriage for family. Dorothy Dix teases readers about wartime topics and marriage solutions.
Mr and Mrs F F Fain hosted a birthday dinner on March 1 at the Hartford home of Mr and Mrs Tom Fain with nine of eleven children attending. Dozens of friends and relatives from Onari Geneva Pensacola and Dothan joined in the celebration as well as local guests. Lucius G Whalley Jr left for Auburn API to resume studies after visiting home. Local social notes also mention Montgomery weekend visits and Alabama students returning to Tuscaloosa.
March meeting of Wicksburg PTA featured guest speaker Robert Mid-Right on Scouting and Citizenship. Mrs Ruby Weeks presided, A D Thorley led devotions, finance report slated funds for football field, and Mrs D Thomley elected PTA delegate to State convention in Hartville.
Slocomb High School senior class presents a three act comedy Daacon Dubbs in the gym auditorium Friday at 7 30 p m directed by Mrs Glenn Buttram The cast includes James Slaughter Carl Mall Jimmy Rex Coz Janice Morgan Ray Ray Bess Jo Ann Hidle Martha Sue Brooks Joan Crawford Polly Strickland Proceeds fund the year ending banquet Mr and Mrs Jason Trant and Charles Lewis returned from Detroit Michigan where they visited their group Mrs Marlie Hicks Lewis will resume studies at Auburn tomorrow
The marriage of Miss Martha Avery of Hartford and Leo Huffman of Hope Hall was solemnized March 7 at Central Church in Troy with Rev. A Opetres performing the ceremony. The bride wore an aus costume with black accessories and white carnation bouquet. The groom, a Montgomery County high school graduate, has been a prominent former at Hope Hall. The couple will reside at Hope Hall.
The Bethlehem missionary group held an all day prayer session at the church on Wednesday as part of a week of home mission observances. Morning sessions featured Mrs. J. De Burdeshaw Mrs. Walt Ramm Mrs. Ralph Hamm and Mrs. Henry Farmer. Luncheon was served at noon.
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