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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1949

Page

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National Federation Music Clubs meeting travels and visits

A cluttered note lists travel plans and visits involving Whittier Wilson, Mrs Harrison, and a National Federation of Music Clubs meeting. The group spends time in Dallas and Galveston, plans a Mexico tour, returns to Mobile, Panama City, Compass Lake, and Dothan, with several accompanying friends and relatives named.

Wilson Harrison Wll Sunda Marvanlas Texas Fedeaton of Dallas Mexico

Easter Fashion Pattern Book Offered by Pattern Depart

Advertises pattern catalog with over 130 designs for babies and petites. Includes size options, pattern numbers, and styles for home sewers. Listing price is 20 cents with address at Pattern Depart, The Dothan Eagle, 19th St, New York 11, N.Y.

Dothan Eagle 19Th St New York N.Y

Miss McDonald Weds Leonard Helms In Hartford

Miss Mellisa McDonald of Hartford daughter of Mr and Mrs John Barton McDonald wed Leonard Helms son of Mr and Mrs Alex Helms of Hartford in a quiet ceremony Tuesday night March 15 at 6 30 in the home of the officiating minister Rev W F Daniels Several intimate friends attended The bride wore aqua with black and white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations She has worked at First National Bank Hartford for two years Helms a former U S Navy veteran is now a business partner at Bottoms Garage in Hartford After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Hartford

Mellisa McDonald Hartford John Barton McDonald Enterprise Leonard Helms Alex Helms W. F. Daniels

Donalsonville Boy Sings With A Capella Choir in NYC Broadcast

Foster Wurst, student at Georgia Military Academy Milledgeville, heard on WSB Atlanta after a New York broadcast of the A Capella choir directed by Max Noah. The 15 boys and 20 girls tour East from Milledgeville to Mt Vernon Place DC and other stops, with Beethoven, Bach, Kopylow, and Thompson works on the program.

WSB Beethoven Bach A Kopylow Pt. S. Wilthovsky Thompson College

Program At Bethel Church Sunday Afternoon

A Sunday afternoon program at Bethel Baptist Church at 2:00 will raise funds for church repairs. The Usher Board sponsors a musical event featuring quartet singing seven shape sacred music and solos. admission is free with voluntary contributions. Janie Bell Matthews leads the board and Rev. C. H. L. Anderson is pastor.

Bethel Baptist Church Usher Board Janie Bell Matthews C. H. L. Anderson

Home Club Meetings Feature Oven Meals

The Camp Springs home demonstration club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. M. Armstrong’s home with eleven members and one visitor present. Mrs. Ludie Smith presided and led singing. devotional and oven cooked meals were demonstrated under Mrs. Lora Holland and Mrs. Royce Armstrong. The meal was served to members, and four visitors attended Hebron club’s meeting with Miss Lillian Cox leading the oven cooked meals demo. Refreshments followed. Mrs. Dave Harvard and sons John and David Jr. plan to return home today after a Montgomery visit. Frances Farmer will join them for the weekend with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. McClendon returned from Troy after a week there.

Camp Springs M. Oo. Armstrong Ludie Smith J. W. Marshall Hebron Home Demonstration Club Lillian Cox Dave Harvard John David, Jr Trcntgomery Frances Farmer Lester Farmer

Mrs Malone Lectures At Scottie Frasier Study Club

Mrs W D Malone spoke on the advantages of a cancer clinic at the Scottie Frasier Study Club meeting held at Mrs H B Burdestin's home. Officers for 1949 50 were elected: Blumberg president Hall vice president Sanders secretary Bishop treasurer Halston parliamentarian. A salad course followed the social hour.

W. D. Malone Scottie Frasier Study Club H. B. Burdestin Myer Blumberg Harry Hall John Sanders, Jr Eustace Bishop Frances Waters Halston Philip McLauchlin Curtis Adams Charles Chapman Dupree Davis Quinn Flowers Frances Halston Whit Harris Leon Harvard Jefferson Hudson W. C. King Luther Wilson Clyde Levern P. B. McLauchlin Howard Owens John Sanders Jr Jerome Spann Marcellus Spann J.F. Stallings T. A. West, Jr Ettstace Bishop

Simms Wilson wedding party gathers for Foster Street ceremony

A large wedding party arrives for the Simms Wilson nuptials at Foster Street Methodist Church Saturday evening with guests expected today. The list includes Mr and Mrs William R Wilson of Staunton Virginia Dr and Mrs Arthur Chalmers Lieut F R Hartin and many others from Georgia Virginia and South Carolina.

Simme- Wilson Foster Street Methodist Church Willian R. Wilson Staunton E. L. Taylor Lynchburg George Stone Mark Thomas Mark Thomas, Jr Savannah W. B. Miller J. A. Fiewellyn, Jr H. H. Simms Maro Martha Speight Birmingham Reece Innis, Jr Philip Huttinson Panama City Arthur Chalmers F. R. Hartin Richard Deas Page Keesee Robert Dillard Kidsey Cobb Ensign John Carlson Charleston S. C S. F. Light Mt. Pleasant 8. C Buckner Melton Macon, Ga

Circle One Hosts WMS Program On Racial Tensions

Ozark Baptist Church WMS met Monday afternoon with Circle One led by Mrs Gordon Pennington. Theme was Christ is the Answer for Racial Tensions. Members spoke on tensions, race, and solutions, followed by a business session and scheduled circle meetings for March 28.

Ozark W. M.S The Ozark Baptist Church Circle One Gordon Pennington Christ J. H. Kelley W. 8 Hill 5. S. Dominey H. H. Hodges Heya W. H. Hunt Tillman Stubbs

Mrs Spooner Feted At Luncheon In Donialsonville

Mrs Ed Spooner honored Thursday at a luncheon hosted by her daughter Mrs J B Thomas in Donialsonville. Guests included Mrs Thomas Ausley Mrs Maude Shingler Mrs Julia Shingler and many others. The celebration featured gladioli snapdragons delphiniums Easter lilies and roses with a white cake and Italian cut-work cloth.

Spooner Rudolph Spooner Ed Spooner J. L. Dickenson Thomas Ausley Maude Shingler Julia Shingler Alva Cordell Peart Ingram W. H. van Lanningham J. B. Mosely L. R. Robinson Estasr Spooner Tom Shingler Uueia Parker Ella and Perry Spooner J. H. Hatcher Oscar C. Smith

Johnston Kirkland December Wedding Revealed

Ozark special announces the marriage of Nina Jo Kirkland to Farnie Johnston Jr on December 23 1948. The bride, educated in Ozark Dale County High School Bob Jones College and the University of Alabama, was Zeta Tau Alpha and organist at Ozark Baptist Church. The groom is a medical student at Emory University and Sigma Chi member. The couple will reside in Atlanta.

Zeta Tau Alpha Ozark Baptist Church Emory University Sigma Chi Atlanta

Ozark Concert Group Plans Rummage Sale

Ozark Concert Association under Mrs. Imogene Wright announces a rummage sale on the courthouse lawn this Saturday in April to boost the treasury. Music lovers seek support for another concert series next year as citizens are urged to cooperate. Mrs. Wade Griffin, Mrs. Alfred London and children Jo Ellen and David returned from Grayton Beach.

Ozark Ozark Concert Association Imogene Wright Wade Griffin Alfred London Jo Ellen and David Griffin Grayton Beach

Echo Board Supper and Meeting at Riley Home

The Echo Methodist Church Christian Education board met for a covered-dish supper at Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Riley home. M. W. Riley presided over the business session. Plans for a summer Bible school and Mothers Day program were discussed. An assistant superintendent and teachers were elected. Next meeting set for April 16 at the Robersons. Rev. M. S. Baldwin gave the closing prayer.

Board of Christian Edaucation Echo Methodist Church M. W. Riley M. W.riler J. T. Roberson Jed M. S. Baldwin

Enterprise Club Hosts Pierian Meeting at Mrs Edmonds Home

The Pierian Club met at Mrs. Edmonds home with Mrs. J L Jeter presiding. Plans for an April 21 open meeting were outlined and committees named. Mrs. W C Peacock was named the most outstanding club woman for 1949 as the club eyes state recognition. The program topic was The South Plays in Leisure Time with talks on Churchill Downs, world sports, and Florida as a playground. Guests included Mrs. Tullis. Also noted were travel plans for Mae Minshew to Montgomery and the Granger siblings with J D McIntyre heading to New Orleans for medical care.

Enterprise W. H. Edmonds H. H. White Pierian Club Edmonds J. L. Jeter W. A. Brown Jr Alex Huey W. C. Peacock Shocco M. L. Warren Churchill Downs Hinlen Park H. C. Stephenson Florida South Tullis

Births in Hartford and Bartow Families

Mrs. Merrill Richards of Hartford announces the birth of a daughter Sara Vesta born in a local hospital on March 238. Mr. Eugene Coulter of Bartow Florida and Mrs. Coulter formerly Estelle Brookins of Grimes announce a daughter Alicia Nel born March 4 in Bartow City Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brookins of Napier Field.

Merrill Richards Hartford Sara Vesta Eugene Coulter Bartow, Fla Alicia Nel Bartow City Hospital Coulter Estelle Brookins Grimes J. D. Brookins Napier Field

Music Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Floyd Butner

The Exteprize Music Club met at Mrs. Floyd Butner's home with Mrs. B J Engram and Mrs Rex Forehand as assisting hostesses. Miss Mary Ruth Lewis presided in the president's absence. The group discussed revised by laws and planned a future vote. Jane and Brady Justice performed piano pieces including works by Beethoven Chopin and Bach. Decorations featured spring blossoms and an Easter tea hosted by Mrs Ray Mentealf and Mrs J W Henderson.

Exteprize Music Club Floyd Butner B. J. Engram Rex Forehard B. R. Justice Mary Ruth Lewis Federation

Grimes Home Club Holds Meeting At Community House

Twelve members of the Grimes home demonstration club met Thursday at the Community House with Mrs. Gladys Ward presiding and Mrs. Cy Ross leading the meditation. Nettie Ben Hicks gave the secretary's report as the afternoon demonstration titled Pantry Parade was presented. The hostess, aided by Mrs. H C Skipper, served light refreshments. Mrs. F A Fowers and a son John, with Mrs. R M Rowan and daughter Rita, are spending several days at Seagrove Florida.

Grimes Home Demonstration Club Gladys Ward Cy Ross Nettie Ben Hicks H.C. Skipper F. A. Fowers John R. M. Rowan Rita Seagrove, Fla

Circle Entertained By Mrs Forrester

In Donalsonville the Satie Moon Circle of the Woman’s Society at First Baptist met at Mrs. C S Forrester’s home. Mrs J Porter South urged Bible reading. Mrs Smith spoke on love and read verses from John 3 and 4. Mrs C J Patterson prayed for guidance. Eight members attended a salad lunch. Mrs Joe Bunti left for Panama City due to Mr D J Askew’s illness.

Donalsonville Specia Womanionary Society of the First Baptist Chy J. Porter South C. J. Patterson C. S. Forrester Joe Bunti Panama City D. J.askew

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