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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1950
Page
2
A poetic meditation on what makes a city great blending ancient and modern imagery. The piece speaks of noble deeds and enduring spirit as the city’s true jewel, praising Athena and Florence as embodiments of lasting cultural vitality.
Hartford Special reports a Hartford teen group from Mem bers of the Hartford Temnane City attended a hay ride Saturday night. They left from Legion Hall for the old Bell word bridge where games and a bonfire were followed by wieners and cold drinks. About forty-five attended with Wallace Toihble and Mrs J Mr Rerogan as chaperones.
The notice promotes patterns from The Dothan Eagle catalog with pattern numbers, sizes, and style details. It offers special handling by mail, an extra six dollar charge, and emphasizes the Spring 1950 Fashion Book as essential for home sewers with designs for all ages and genders.
Hartford Special The Hartford P T A met in the high school auditorium to hear Mrs Art Ackerman former Hartford girl who spent years in Vienna Austria speak on the subject of work and comparison with life in the UnitedStates. The group heard reports from chairmen and the treasurer noted 1 28 in the treasury. The annual baccalaureate will be given by Rev Bachel at the Martferd Baptist Union on Sunday May 21. Exercises are set for May 26 at 8 00 a m in the high school auditorium. About 50 members attended and awards were given to Miss Metia Davis and Mrs J R Peat tack.
The Martha Sunday School class held its monthly social and business meeting at Lancashire Street Methodist Church Tuesday night. Hostesses were Mrs Jank Coe Mex Roy Bullock and Mrs Harold Coe. Mrs Howell Coe led the devotional titled Fesna Our Ident in Service. Members present included Ron Sullivan Mes Mes HF nirwhere Mrs iMome Mrs J Ro Parsh CON Strickland Mea ALA Eth title Mrs Haicell Coe Mrs J D Paramore Mrs C T Goolsby Mrs O Brown Je Mes Les the Jarvis and Mrs Hobson Snuges.
The Columbia RFE home demonstrators hosted an outdoor fish fry at Mrs. Wiley Williams home. Mrs. Lowe Stringfellow led songs, Mrs. Hercy Hunter spoke on Farcly Goals, and Keron club members recited the club pledge. Mrs. Sam Thompson chaired the event with Mrs Larry Hunter as secretary and treasurer.
Members of the Midland City Study Club gathered at Mrs. Corbett Benton’s home for the season finale. Mrs. Benton directed a program on the life and works of Chopin, guest artist Mrs. Ralph Snell from Piuchard played several selections, and a salad course with drinks followed.
Mrs. Dowling leads a Fine Arts Club session at Mrs. Robert Ramsey’s home focusing on readings about Women. Luncheon committee includes Mrs. Marvin Lewis and Mrs. R. A. Dowling. Several local members attend, with details of the September meeting discussed.
The Business Women's Circle at Headland Avenue Baptist met Monday night with Mrs W J Martin. Min Guasie Johnson gave opening prayer. Miss Inez McArdle and others led a devotional. Royal Service program titled In Visible Bridges was presented by Cedell Adkinson and group before a closing prayer and fellowship.
The Beacon Bible Class of the First Baptist Church entertained guests at a shower for teacher Mrs Clyde Petersen. Decorations featured Gladys and white Wes with gifts and refreshments served to many attendees including Mrs Ed Granger and Mrs Jack Peacock.
Claude P. Kelley of the Fayette community celebrated his 57th birthday with a Sunday luncheon held picnic style under shade trees at his home. Attendees included numerous Kelleys and friends from Slocomb, Dothan, Malvern, Columbus, Pensacola, and nearby areas.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lanford of Columbia announce the birth of a son, William Davis Lanford Jr., born in a Dothas hospital April 29. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Fhitchisom of Cattonwood announce the birth of a daughter, Evelyn Lotamae, born April 18.
Mrs. M. A. Gilbert entertained the Community Bible Study Club Tuesday afternoon for a program with prayer by Mrs. J. A. Btingon. Nets Bacon accompanied singing and members read poems and songs honoring Mother’s Day, including works by Mrs. Gilbert and Mrs. Arthur Lane.
Jane Brannon of Newville won the Miss FHA title at a county elimination contest after a morning event where contestants modeled simple dresses and gowns. She will compete in the district and State finals at Montevallo in June. she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Branton of Newville Route Two.
Four circles of the WSCS at Hartford Methodist Church held a joint afternoon meeting in the church auditorium for the last conference year. Mrs. Glynn Gibson chaired. devotional by Mrs. Milton Holman and a review of The Suretest Story Ever Told by Mrs. J. T Holman highlighted the program. A social hour followed in the basement with punch sandwiches and cookies for 44 members and two guests.
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