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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1951
Page
5
Fragmentary quotation discusses value of money and debt with references to Franklin and Shakespeare. Mentions borrowing and lending as a tangle and sorrow, highlighting moral caution about debt and finance.
About two hundred high school students attended a Country Club dance honoring Marty Howell of Dothan High School. Decorations featured white daisies, a diploma motif, and pastel flowers. A local orchestra played as guests were served wafers and confections. chaperones included Mr and Mrs Culver and Mr and Mrs Chureh Jr.
In Donalsonville special report Mrs D K Talbert presented piano pupils in a Thursday recital at First Baptist Church. The program featured Gwen Faircloth, Gayla Lee, Wilson Gideon, Glenda Kingry, Patricia McCarty, and others performing pieces by Brahms, Waltzes, and seasonal tunes.
Forty six members of the Southside Baptist WMS attended a church meeting Monday afternoon. Mrs Jack Adams led prayer and devotion, Mrs Ed Matthews hosted, and a Mothers Day program was presented by two GA groups under Mrs Cecik Draughon. Members voted to sponsor a Negro boy or gig at Camp Fletcher this summer. Committee chairmen reported and the meeting closed with prayer.
Mrs BOF Tingle Jr presents her speech pupils Friday night at 7 pm at Seminole County High School. Participants include Don Howard Milton Minter Sun Even Sheffield Lamar Cobb Bobbie Jean Cobb Aileen Bagley Harriet Simpson Joanna Hannah Albert Cordell Patricia Brigham Fitzhugh Lee. A vocal solo and tap dance by Ann Raley and Mary Ollie Ward. Public invited.
Mrs Fiourney Hobby and others travel visiting relatives in Alabama and Georgia as Hartfort residents host guests and attend sorority rush. The Chub de Vingt and Dothan Harmony Club announce meetings at Houston Hotel and Houston Memorial Library with listed hostesses and programs.
The Methodist Society elected officers for 1951 52 led by President Mrs J L Dauphin and Vice President Mrs R L Turner. Other posts include promotion secretary Mrs Eustace Bishop and secretary Mrs Cecil Chancey. Installation is set for May 22 with a special service following. Attendance reached 47 members with visitors Mrs E T Her Tong and Mrs W Chappel.
Three circles of the Grandview Baptist Woman's Society met yesterday afternoon in members' homes for brief sessions. They planned to visit the home for the aged on Mothers Day. Refreshments followed each meeting as members shared devotionals and prayers.
Instructional note outlines asymmetrical lines for balance and figure, recommending short sleeves in shantung or lizen or three quarter sleeve prints. Mentions sizing codes, yardage figures, and a request to send 25 cents per pattern with name address style number to Pattern Bureau at a New York address.
A Seminole High School banquet honored the senior class with a graduation themed decorations and program. Notable attendees included two county trustees, the county superintendent, and the faculty. Marilyn Arirett led as master of ceremonies while seniors, guests, and relatives enjoyed speeches, musical numbers, and autographs in memory books.
Jackson groups observe National Home Demonstration Week with events led by club heads and mentors. Members, including juniors in 4-H, participate in community projects at tuberculosis hospital, churches, and schools, promoting sanitation and welfare through seven clubs and related programs.
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