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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1947
Page
20
The fragment mentions Dorothy Hobson and themes of light, thirst, water, cold arctic elements, and the idea that only a few know what love is. It reads as a poetic or philosophic musing rather than a clear news item.
The Mary and Martha Sunday School class held its monthly social at the library. Hostesses included Mrs. Snell, Mrs. Whittenpag, Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Hadney, and Mrs. Goolsby. Devotional by Mrs. Johnson with musical items by Kirkland, Goolsby, Radney, and Johnson.
About 256 alumni, students, and guests gathered for the Bama Ball at the Country Club hosted by University student Ray mond Saliba. The annual spring holiday event featured Bill Farmer's Orchestra and vocalists Billy Mizell and Mrs Joe Joseph. Red and white decorations and punch service enhanced the evening.
The Presbyterian Church Young Adult Class elected to retain current officers for the next quarter starting April 1. Officers are Nick Saad president, B L Tareas vice president, Fanassy Graves secretary and measurer. All Dothan young adults are invited to attend Sunday meetings at 9 45 a.m.
The Rev. E. T. Carroll spoke on religion through the ages at the Dothan Study Club meeting held Friday at Mrs. W. S. Brooks home. The session included a blind-lemon sale, floral arrangements, a salad course, and social hour with Mrs. Heard Saxon assisting.
Miss Flossie Jones departs for Columbus to attend a deans meeting in Ohio. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Rosborough of Grosse Pointe arriving for time with family, and Betty Malone returning from the University of Alabama.
Mrs. Thurman Robertson entertained about seventy five children at the Country Club Saturday afternoon for Thurman Robertson Jr's fifth birthday. Spring flowers decorated the rooms as the youngsters played games and enjoyed an ice course and a large embossed cake with five candles. Assisting were Mrs. G. W. Blakey Mrs. A. E. Mathis Mrs. Ray Hayes and Mrs. W. F. Martin Sr.
Miss Barbera Ritch of St Catherine's School Richmond spent spring break at home. She was honored Saturday at 8 am at a morning party hosted by Miss Marion Wright and Miss Jane Whiddon at Wright's Cherokee Avenue home. Guests included Martha Jane Bell, Terry Blumberg, Catherine Adams, Catherine Beatt, Raynell Allen, Doris Adams, Betty Wood Pearson, June Bryson, Martha Jean Nordan, Bobbie Jean Cook and Anne Witherington.
Third grade pupils at Highland School performed The Magic Egg at the monthly Parent-Teacher Association meeting. The program included three Spirituals sung by Mrs. Fustace Bishop, Mrs. Joseph Wright, and Mrs. Woodfin Parkman with piano by Mrs. Alton Lynch. New officers elected for 1947-48 are President Chester Parham, Vice President Whit Harris, Secretary V. OC Tokey Jr.
An unclear report notes a president’s decision on additional playground equipment and a dispute over delivery timing and patronage. Community members voiced opinions as officials considered project details and funding implications.
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