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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1950
Page
8
The piece recalls a pond described as twenty years old with overgrown banks and cold water, hinting at changes in air and mood. A social event at the Deal home demonstrates by Miss Lill a short temperate arene, with Miss Coxard presenting a talk on the Widow Waltz and a historical exhibit by members.
Ashford society celebrates a bride with a string of events hosted by friends including Mrs Max Bruner and Mrs David Hart, featuring bridge luncheons, breakfasts, and formal parties. Attendees include Miss Leverett, Mrs Jack Johnson, Mrs Floyd Knight, and Mrs Bill Womack, with gifts and prizes noted.
The Young Women’s Auxiliary of business women met at the Baptist church to study the mission book Buried Living. Nettie Jean Lewis presided. Justine Meadows gave the devotional. Faye Hattaway led the study. attendees included Mia, Max Morris, and numerous members led by Nettie Jean Lewis, Eleanor Martin, Anna McLeod, Nina Howell, and others. Funeral services for James Hugh Brinkley, formerly of Dothan, killed at the Atlanta race tracks, will be held in Atlanta at 11:00 a.m. today with a local group traveling to attend.
The Twentieth Century Chautauqua Club met at the Raw Hotel with Mrs Hebert Paschal presiding. Incoming president Mrs Wendell Chancey announced committees and officers for the coming year, with talks on architecture and house planning. A wedding notice for Wilma Morris and Robert Whatley was announced.
Births include Barbara Carol Helms in Slocomb with grandparents in Vernon and Florence, John Walter Grantham born March 23 to Frances Campbell and W. J. Grantham with Campbell and Grantham grandparents in Dothan. Sheila Dianne Chambers born March 18 to Sgt James and Mrs. Chambers in Frankfurt, Germany, with Webb baby grandparents Hubert Johnston. Mickey Lamar Lewis born March 15 to Ced and Weeda Lewis of Slocomb route two, with Weeda formerly Fulford of Slocomb. Funeral attendance listed for Joseph Brock family and numerous out-of-town relatives visiting in Dothan and Montgomery. Mrs. Ann McArthur Livingston earns BA from University of Alabama and resides in Avanta, Ga.
The Florida Baptist Woman's Missionary Union annual meeting is set for April 4 at Nora Mayo Auditorium Winter Haven with speakers including Gladys Keith D F Boyd Albert McClellan W H Bryant Raymond Brothers Maurice Brantley Minnie Graves Charles Cowherd and Herle H Barnette. The event is hosted by the Winter Haven association and features an arranged program.
The Junior Pierson Club held a meeting at Miss Benton's home with Miss Sara Benton and Miss Ammorette Paschal as hostesses. Miss Lucy Werren reviewed Voiceless India by Gertrude Emerson. Mex Flo Mastes, with Jane Justice, sang Song of India. Mrs Hugh J Sexton and Miss Fis Moates arranged a social hour after the program.
A Friday night Coven gathering at Napier Field with a supper in Field elementary school. Fourteen men and their wives attended chaired by Brown of Midland City. Pinna for organizing noted.
Mrs Frank King hosted a Circle gathering with spring flowers beautifying the home. Mrs Neil Atkinson introduced a new member Mrs Evans Gissendanner. Willard Spivey led the program opening with a meditation prayer by Mrs Spivey. Talks included What of the Future by Mrs Neil Atkinson and remarks by Mrs Franklin.
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