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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1949

Page

4

Home Is Where There's One to Love Poem Fragment

Fragmentary verse by Charles Swain about home as a place of love and welcome. The lines evoke home not as walls but as presence and cheer, focusing on a single loved one as the core of home.

Mrs. Mullen Hosts Tea for Bride-Elect Miss Bryson

Mrs. Billy Mullen hosted a seated Thursday tea at her West North Street home in honor of Miss June Bryson, bride elect. Twenty-two guests attended as garden flowers and white lilies decorated the event. gifts were presented to the honoree and several ladies assisted with serving.

Billy Mullen June Bryson West North Street Mullen T. J. Whatley, III Joe Baxter D. T. Huskey Shirley Doak Jean Farmer Mary Anne Sanders Robert Hollis Lamar Hart John Walter Stowers Eugene Faulkner Rhett Bryson J. H. Bryson, Jr Charles Chapman Robert Rush Low Farmer S. E. Cgellerstedt, Jr Harry Council Collier Espy Charles Whiddon Richmond Flowers Earle C. Moody J. N. Mullins, Jr

Wausau 4-H Club Elects Officers in Chipley

The Wausau 4-H Club held its first meeting at the local high school auditorium. Dempsey Odom was elected president, Joe Shirley vice president, Jimmie Wood secretary, Eddie Gene treasurer, with Ralph Carter serving as president of the council of 4-H clubs in Washington County. Mrs C J McLeod of Lucedale Mississippi is visiting Dothan with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs O B Pitman.

Chipley Wausau Dempsey Odom Joe Shirley Jimmie Wood Eddie Gene Ralph Carter Council of Washington County

Southside WMS Units Meet In Homes For Mission Study And Meditation

Southside WMS circles gathered Monday afternoon in private homes for mission study and meditation. Ida Turner circle at Mrs. Colon Vann’s home led by prayer, with a devotional and articles on spiritual topics. Ida Dykes circle at Mrs. L K. Gunter’s home featured devotions, spiritual articles, and a brief business session. Macy Givens circle met at Mrs. Fred Adkins with devotional and discussion on Spiritual Gold for the Migrant. Reese Watkins circle hosted by Mrs. Hint Vann included prayers for the sick and WMA workers, readings on Faith and gathering Jews. Lena Avery circle held at Mrs. N. S. Turner with closing prayer and ship of materials from home mission magazine. Ten members present in final gathering.

Southside WMS Ida Turner Colon Vann Alto Huggins Ruby Fa High Ross Bension L. B. Roney H E. Craigher Ida Dykes L K. Gunter Jack Adams Fred Lamb Ed Mathews Russia J.T. Masters Truman Johnson Macy . Givens Fred Adkins J. Armstrong Charles Seymour John ‘Atkins Oland Wilson Fred Boyd Ray Merritt Merritt Reese Watkins Hint Vann Gachet Ralph Dykes W.M.A A. B. Buchanan Palestine Hugh Gachet Lena Avery N. S. Turner D. F. Hickman McIntyre Mision Magazine J. A. Williams Sanders Marley D. F. Sickman W. M. A. Watchword

Ashford Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Ashford residents share weekend visits as families travel to see kin in Ozark and Banks. huntingdon May Day festival attendees. many return from Mobile UDC convention. Auburn students visit home. several families relocate or travel to Atlanta and Trenton with local church and school events noted.

R. D. Knight T. B. Woodham Ozark Floyd Knight Evelyn Baxter Lutline Dobbs Lucille Lamb Huntingdon College R. E. Christmas Charles Christmas Ivingston H. M. Dykes, Jr B. J. Leverett Bette Bruce Leverett Montgomery B. Leverett Jim Shaw Skipper Earl Zimmerman Macon Emma Hall E. B. Johnson Mobile Huntingdon W- P. McArthur C. C. McArthur Walter Robinette Dan Hollis Auburn Paul Carpenter Ashford Methodist A. J.santoz

Killingsworth Honored At Family Birthday Luncheon

C B Killingsworth celebrated his seventy seventh birthday with a family reunion luncheon at his Newton route one home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs C B Killingsworth and numerous relatives from Dothan Hartford Panama City Columbus and Do than.

Mr. Killingsworth C. B. Killingsworth Newton C. W. Green Columbus A. S. Killingsworth Hartford Bob Chalker E. D. Killingsworth Willard Snell Dothan W. T. Killingsworth Betty, Lomax Douglas Mary Ellen Jimmy Killingsworth Patricia Bond

Mrs Johnson Hosts Picnic Luncheon On Route Two

Mrs W L Johnson hosted a Sunday luncheon at her Route Two home with pink gladioli and larkspur decorations. Guests included Mr and Mrs W L Johnson, Mrs Mary Smith, Mr and Mrs Leonard Howell, Mr and Mrs Otis Johnson and children Royce and Larry, other couples and children, and extended Johnson family members.

W. L. Johnson Billy Mack Harmon Battles Edna Earl Robert Steele Curtis Smith Wayne Pauline Ray Earl Johnson Jake Holman Grayton Beach Felton Goodwin Olen Johnson Chester Parham Frank Pridgen

Eyeshadow Stick Aids To Makeup Technique

NEA service notes a new eyeshadow stick that twists from a gold case like lipstick. The creamy, firm texture glides on lids instantly and promises neater application and professional-looking results, reducing mess for novices. plus social updates from Lucedale and Donalsonville bridge clubs with scores and floral decor.

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First Baptist WMS Circles Present Varied Programs

First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met by circles Monday afternoon for varied programs. Each meeting closed with a social hour and refreshments. Circle reports list members, visitors, prayers, devotions, and topics on tithing, Jewish work, Christianity in the home, and mission field letters. Eleven members and two visitors attended circle six. circle seven had ten members. circle eight nine members. circle ten eleven members. circle eleven eleven members and one visitor. circle twelve seven members. circle fourteen ten members and one visitor.

First Baptist Woman's Aissionary Harry Hall Clyde Smith Ofrs Robert Ramsay Circle Two M. C. Rowe Alex Whiddon Louis Adams Curtis Adams Jacob Gartenause Circle Three Earl C. Moody Carl Synce E. C. Crzth Joe Johnson W. M. Lamar J. P. Sheaty Circle Four WMS H. V. Richey Circle Five Circle Six Graves Knowles Rufus Cherry Milton Lurie Roland Wurt Knowles WMU Gladys Keith New Orleans Annie Denmerk Anniston College Everett Gill Patricia Phillips Rex Poveman Hope Oliver Bentley Rex Bozeman Harry Anderson H. D. Harrison Love Ed Sanders

Mrs. Fred Bennett Pupils To Give Piano Recitals

In Chipley and Vernon venues, music pupils of Mrs. Fred Bennett perform piano recitals. Students from Chipley include Edwina Yates and Jois Lassiter among many others. additional participants hail from Vernon and nearby towns. Performances are scheduled for May 16 at Vernon High School and May 20 at Chipley High School at 7:30 p.m.

Fred Bennett Chipley Vernon High School Chipley High School Edwina Yates Jean Braxton John Paul Simon Alis Lassiter Robert Newman Donald Harrell Betty Sue Brack Jovy Simon Flossie Owen Norma Jean Harper Jimmy Duncan

Births announced for Ruby Nell and Aubrey Dan

Mr. and Mrs. Willie Joe Davis of Pansey route one are parents to a daughter named Ruby Nell born in May. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hughes of Pansey route one and Mr. and Mrs. Muriel Davis of Columbia route two. A son Aubrey Dan arrived in a local hospital on April 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Obie D. Baxley. Mrs. Dora Oliver of Ashford is Aubrey’s grandmother.

Willie Joe Davis Pansey Route One Ruby Nell H. H. Hughes Muriel Davis Columbia Aubrey Dan Obie D. Baxley Dora Oliver Ashford Awbrey

Senior Betrothed Couple Honored At Mrs Quin Flowers Parties

Mrs. Quin Flowers hosted a seated tea honoring her niece Miss Mary Ann Sanders, a Dothan high school senior, with pink roses and pastel gladioli. She also gave a duffet supper for her nephew Joe Sanders Jr and fiancée Miss June Bryson, featuring white flowers and bridal green, with sweetpea and bridal daisy centerpieces.

Quin Flowers Mary Ann Sanders Dothan High School Gladiali Jane Gladioli Juliann Flowers Debonaire Club

Mrs. L. L. Kelly Heads Marianna Legion Auxiliary

Mrs. L. L. Kelly installed as president of the Smith-Kelly post auxiliary in Marianna. Officers elected include Ruby Garnant, Lois Copeland, M. M. Brinson Jr, Charlotte Cook, Quinn Stone, and Coy Mitchell. The group awarded a four year State College scholarship and will send two Marianna High School girls to Girls State in Tallahassee. Twenty-two members and guests attended. Nearby visitors and weekend trips are noted, with reentries of R. D. McCarty from Montgomery and Birmingham.

Ashford Merle Mercer Ashford High School Ashford Stadium Sandy McArthur Miss Mercer Doris Johnson Delores Taylor Ruby Joyce Nowell Evie Jean Nowell Wynora Mercer WillAnne Meadows Burnett Branton Martha Jane Harmon Martha Baxter Sweet Wind Betty Trawick Marianna L. L. Kelly Smith-Kelly American Legion Cornelia Marhall Ruby Garnant Lois Copeland M. M. Brinson, Jr Charlotte Cook Quinn Stone Coy Mitchell

Summer Fashion Book pattern offer from Dothan Eagle

Tanning Time Trio pattern numbers 2516 details sizes 2 4 6 8 with dress parts and yardages. The Summer Fashion Book features over 150 cotton friendly patterns for all ages. Send 25 cents for the pattern with name address and style number plus state size.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Swain Mrs. Mullen Miss Bryson Wausau 4-H Club Ae Kool-Aide Ena Claus Merle’ Mercer B. M. Cherry Vivian Baxter Elizabeth Wood Roberta Gay Joyce Eubanks Martha Shiver Nell Roney Jaclyn Miller Annie Laurie Shiver Ria Ee Alabama the Home Termite Co N. ST. Andrews ST Bentley Venetian Blind Co E. E. Bentley Mgr Ashford News Mrs Sanford Pate Earle MelLeod Lucedale, Miss Mac Caldwell Clarence Herrington Donalsonville Robert Earle Christmas W. P. McArthur Herrington Christmas McArthur Bernard Whitaker Bill McCorkle C. O. Adams, Jr Max Bruner Thursday Bridge Club Solomon Baxter Carson Glass H. C. Lamber Ed Bruner David Harrison First Baptist Wms Circle Seven J. R. Lewis Coftonyyane Road Lena Wilson Mission Hoo J. C. Stanton J. J. Thomas Circle Eight John Cannon Wyatt Prevatt Jetson Mitard Page Circle Nine Joe Schulman Woodfin Parkman Eloise Guest Clarence Bell J. C. Haynes Circle Eleven J. H. McMullan Henry Parker M. Cherry Brazil Gene Spearman W. F. Covington and Son Billy Covingon St. Catherine's Guild Jerome Sullivan Romeo Frank Lamar, Jr Carmichael Cottage Florida Beach Kells Carroll Sara Newton Gon. Kells, Jr Sunnyside, Fla Town Criers Sanders Rhet Bryson J. H. Bryson. Jr Lou Farmer F. A. Flowers, Jr Harvey Oates Stephenson Heywood Wynn J. W. Stowers Clifford Stephenson Mrs. L. L. Kelly Marianna Legion Auxiliary James Hogue Hunter Atlanta Joe Nse Drxter R. D. McCarty Birmingham Dothan Eagle W. 19Th St New York Nuy Blumberg
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