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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
17
A fragment from an Irving piece discusses a woman who endures selfish neglect and danger, surrendering comforts to support a man. She remains devoted regardless of misfortune or disgrace, cherishing him even if the world rejects him.
Dothan UDC chapter met at Mrs. Jesse Burks home with co host Mrs. E N Passmore. They voted to donate 25 to the Houston Premorial Library bookmobile program and named delegates for the Birmingham division convention in October and Savannah general convention in November.
A large group of Sesame Study Club members and guests attended an open house at Mrs. W. V. Sullivan's home yesterday afternoon. Hostesses Mrs. C. E. Blakey and Mrs. Cc. J. Caldwell coordinated the event with devotional by Mrs. Buell Watford on Spiritual Frontiers and a review of Margaret Rundeck's novel Hope Of Earth by Mrs. A. L. Miller.
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Frank announce the birth of a son Ray Allen at a local hospital on April 12. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kirkland and Emery Franklin. Route four.
The Presbyterian Auxiliary held Monday circle meetings. Circle 1, led by Mrs. L A Boyd Jr., renamed as Janie Curry Townsend Circle. Circle 2, led by Mrs. Oscar N Bird, added officers Louise Bonner and H C Lewis. Bible study from Genesis led by Mrs Over N Hamby and Mrs J J Faulk presented Genesis lessons.
A birthday party for Mr. Tolor of Ashford route two was held at his home with family friends including Jack and Dorothy Lamb, Lee Taylor, Linnie Fulton, and others. The social committee announced no club supper tonight and a steak supper is planned for May 13 with reservations due by noon Wednesday.
Miss Susan Christian, a teacher at Young Junior High, spoke to the Sorosis Club on her work in Europe and Africa during World War II and her UNRRA social work in Egypt, Palestine, England, and Europe. Mrs. Flowers Crawford hosted at her home, and new yearbooks were distributed during a brief business session. A social hour followed with iced drinks and tea dainties.
The Free Will Baptist League at Union Hill church held a wiener roast with games and songs after the meal. A silver tea is planned at Echo Methodist parsonage Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. AM members and nearby church groups are invited. An Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs sixth district meeting will be held in Eufaula Friday at 10:30 a.m. The luncheon at Bluff City Inn costs $1.00.
A mother argues education rests first in the home not schools and churches. She urges strict discipline and respect for authority, claiming early home guidance shapes future happiness, character, and avoidance of prejudice. Regular religious attendance and spiritual focus are seen as crucial for mothers shaping noble adulthood.
Ashford High School lists sixty nine students on the honor roll for the past six weeks. Elementary pupils across Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 and junior high Grades 7 3 are named, including Patricia Herring ton Sharon Taylor Jane Harrison and Juno Reynolds among others.
Key protest centers on grade 3 glass from Mercer plant. Main County officials contend quality issues threaten safety standards while Mercer disputes claims and seeks a negotiated solution with the state. Public hearings are scheduled this month to determine next steps.
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