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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1949
Page
4
A cobbled item mix shows Macbeth quotation warning about life as a brief candle and a later note on steak suppers at the Country Club with reservations urged by phone. Local social notes mention several families visiting, returning, or traveling to Biloxi and Springfield, with Dental Association plans and a house address listed.
Donalsonville specials report the Junior Class of Seminole High School hosted an elaborate Nautical Banquet for the Senior Class. Miss Alma Adams and Mrs. J. J. Hickson coordinated months of work, with naval decor, glass boat favors, sailor figurines, and autograph book programs. The evening included invocation by Claude Rickman, opening address by Theda Odom, a senior honors recital led by Kate Childree, and a faculty toast.
Elba area circles of the Baptist missionary society and the Wesley Circle of the Methodist WSCS met at members' homes with devotions, talks on China and Latin America, and date changes for gatherings. A second birthday party for Salita Ann Farris featured pink and green decor, a cake embossed with Happy Birthday, and several guests. Members and guests attended a banquet at Shaw's Cafe, with a program on women in American history and character impersonations, prizes, and colonial songs performed by a quartet.
Johnnie Sue Stephens was honored on her 10th birthday at a Saturday party hosted by her mother Mrs. John William Stephens. About twenty guests attended with games directed by Miss Mary Ann Stephens. A ten-candle cake with ice cream and balloons followed the activities.
Plans complete for Huntington May Festival and Homecoming on May 7. Alumni and guests from multiple classes gather for reunions, a picnic, and the coronation of Nora Alice Prine as May Queen. The day features a May Day Pageant with dances, Robin Hood pantomime, and a flower girl procession. Betty Wood Pearson to inaugurate student body president. Alumnae Association meets for officer elections and 1949 Achievement Award.
Mrs. J. D. Smith and Mrs. B. H. Mitchell of Montgomery hosted or visited relatives including Mrs. F. A. Farris and Mrs. Charles Hayes. E E Purvis and children Ed III and Mary Jo from Enterprise stayed with Judge and Mrs. J. A. Cartney. Lamar Thomas from Morris Station visited Elba friends. Kermit G. Crook visited Crestview relatives. Judge J. O. English and wife spent time in Cor vee with Sam Byrd family. City Clerk W. W. Ham and Mrs. W. W. Sanders, recovering from eye surgery, are progressing well.
Dr E L Gibson of Enterprise spoke at the Ozark City School P T A meeting. The session opened with prayers led by President W D Parker and minutes read by acting secretary Mrs Albert Byrd. New officers announced include vice president Mrs Ralph Toole secretary Mrs L F Doughtie and treasurer Mr O W Rudd.
A column argues wives often nag over minor faults like a cluttered basement or towel on the floor. It urges changing tactics, offering kinder solutions or hiring help, and says a reasonably good husband should avoid nagging.
Wellness and style guidance advise lifting the head to reduce facial aging and improve lighting on the face. A mirror test shows proper alignment flatters the throatline and eyes. Local society updates include Philip Cantrell visiting Panama City and several members traveling or returning from Dallas and New York City. the Dothan chapter meeting is postponed due to Alabama Division convention in Mobile May 4-7. Miss Juanita McQuagge returns from Dallas. Mrs. Robert Schenk returns from New York City. Mrs. W E Finch arrives for a visit with local hosts.
Mr and Mrs J R Curry of Daleville announce the birth of a son William Danny on April 27. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W C Grantham Enterprise route two and Mrs Cc C Curry Daleville route one. Mr and Mrs Hollis Kelly Columbus Ga are parents of twins Michael Dean and Murray Gene. Mrs Kelly formerly Evelyn Lee Hartford. The column notes simple solutions to irritations in marriage and hints at accepting minor faults.
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