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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1949

Page

6

Small deeds, great impact in life’s quiet drama

The piece reflects on how conduct shapes character and how ordinary acts, like guiding a child or lending courage, form our roles in life. Henry Ward Beecher’s line about radiant people and the closing remark on an architectural arch illustrate the lasting effects of impact and force. Mrs. Tom Rumph travels home to Savannah after visiting her mother Beatrice Lurle e.

Marcella Alexander Tom Rumph Savannah Beatrice Lurlee

Headland UDC Unit Holds Meeting At Reynolds Home

The Robert Grierson chapter UDC met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fred Reynolds in Headland with Miss Pearl Haynes as co host. Mrs Parvin Scott directed the opening ritual and reported on the Continental Congress in Washington in April. Mrs A D Walden presented corsages to Good Citizenship Girls Misa Monette Belcher Elmina Haston Ruby Carolyn Robinson not present. A social hour followed with refreshment served to a list of attendees.

Robert Grierson UDC Headland Fred Reynolds Pearl Haynes Reynolds Parvin Scott Continental Congress Washington, D. C A. D. Walden Misa Monette Belcher Aubeville Elmina Haston Ruby E. E. Haynes J. W. Epps Charles W. Sidney G. D. Halstead D. G. Salomon Robert E. Solomon Marvin Scott Monette Belcher Elmina Haselton

Mrs James Davis Hosts Grandview WMS Circle Meeting

Mrs James Davis entertained the Lenora Caraway circle of Grandview WMS Monday afternoon with Circle chairman Mrs G H Caraway presiding. Mrs J R Brown delivered the stewardship devotional Stewarship Placard. Nine people attended including one visitor. Refreshments were served after the social hour.

James Davis Lenora Caraway Grandview Wms G. H. Caraway J. R. Brown Jewett Riley Codus Adkinson

Miss Jones to Wed James Cunningham

The engagement of Miss Mary Ellen Jones to James Weldon Cunningham has been announced by her mother Mrs Rosa Jones of Headland. The couple plans to marry at First Baptist Church in Dothan on June 10. Randall Newton of Panama City is visiting Dothan for ten days with relatives.

Mary Ellen Jones James Weldon Cunningham George Cunningham Rosa Jones Headland First Baptist Church Dothan Randall Newton Panama City, Fla Mrs Pete Newton

Christian Homes Study Topic At Circle Meetings

Baptist Woman's Missionary Society circles met Monday afternoon at members' homes to discuss Christian homes. Susan Anderson Circle had 14 present plus 2 visitors. Catherine Bryan Circle, 10. Elizabeth King Circle, 11. Annie Sandlin Circle, 14. Bonnie Ray Circle, 13. Pearl Todd Circle hosted by J B Tooke with devotion on The World Must Have the Bible. Junior Business Women's Circle heard Cold War Refugees talk. refreshments included sandwiches, cakes, salads, punch, and an ice dessert.

W. E. Storey Annie Sandlin Carey Houston H. R. Stovall Sevola Jones J. M. Stovall Houston Bonnie Ray W. H. Alexander W. R. Alexander J. E. Ghaney Lester George H. C. Fryer Vickers Pearl Todd J. B. Tooke JL. C. Batchelor Woodrow Houston Dan Dean Ollin Goodher David Gilbert

Judson College students win three Music Week awards

At Judson College Music Week the department awarded three honors to standout students. Betty Sue Garner of Oneonta won best vocal arrangement for the 1491 Psalm. Estelle Roundtree of Selma earned the E L Powers Music Club Scholarship for next year, and Hilda Jane Dillon of Springfield, Tennessee received the Glee Club Scholarship to support senior year study.

Marion Judson College Victor Danek Betty Sue Garner Oneonta E. L. Powers Estelle Roundtree Selma Hilda Jane Dillon Springfield Tennessee Miss Garner Dillon Glee Club Judson Miss Roundtree

Dothan Musicians Present Program For Columbia Women

Five Dothan musicians gave a program at the Columbia community clubhouse for the clubwomen. The set featured original works by Mrs. W. S. Wilson and a Vocal trio with Mrs. Knowles Miss Lunsford and Joseph Dean. The event honored National Music Week with readings, piano solos, and a closing talk on women composers.

Dothan Columbia Club‘women of Columbia W. S. Wilson Graves Knowles Winda ‘Lunsford Marvey Harrison Joseph Dean Clarkie Margaret Whatley Mammy

Business Women Circle Meets at Mrs Jones Home

The Business Women's circle gathered at the new home of Mrs. S D Jones Monday night with 27 members present. Mrs G W Whatley co hosted. Mrs Vivian Reynolds presided. The program Christ the Answer in the Christian Home was given by Mrs J D Arnett, Mrs Rufus Lane and Mrs Reynolds. Plans were made for the Federation of Business Women's Circles to meet in Blakely on June 6. Hostesses served a salad course and drinks.

L. L. Roberts Marjorie Weaver Roberts Chester Stokes Billy Jones Bill Cheek Mary King Business Women's Circle S. D. Jones G. W. Whatley Vivian Reynolds Christ the Chrstian J. D. Arnett Rufus Lane Federation of Business Women’s Circle Blakely

Newville Seniors Host Picnic and Swimming Party

The Newville high school senior class hosted a picnic, supper, dancing, and swimming at Porter's Fairyland Monday night for about thirty five attendees. Chaperone Mrs Phyllis Anderson led JIT students on a Sunday Panama City outing. The group included Sarah Well Hartley Mary Ella Brannon Nina Lewis Beatrice Money Ruby Carolyn Roberson Betty Sue Ethridge Lafayette Roney Charles Carter Willie Harold Parish Connie King Joseph Doswell and George Smi thers.

Newville High School Porter’s Fairyland Phyllis Anderson Newville Panama City Sarah Well Hartley Mary Ella Brannon Nina Lewis Beatrice Money Ruby Carolyn Roberson Betty Sue Ethridge Lafayette Roney Charles Carter Willie Harold’ Parish Connie King Joseph Doswell George Smothers

Mrs Glover Hosts Dinner Honoring Mother's Birthday

Mrs James Glover hosted a Sunday dinner at her route three home to celebrate her mother Mrs M C Clements 58th birthday. Guests included numerous Glover Clements and related families from Cottonwood Dothan Marianna Columbus and Ashford with many children present.

James Glover Route Three M. C. Clements Doyle Leamon James Frazier Dorothy Jeanette Judy Cottonwood Press Clements Don and Jerry Hughie Jenkins Lamar Beverly Dothan Mack Roland Shirley Billy Bobby M. GC. Clements Earl Cecil Clements Larry Carl Bowens Ashford Ray Sewell Denny Ray Herman Glover Lee Rex Roney Marianna Fra Bessie Glover Brenda Thrash Columbus Opal Suratt John J E. Owens Sarah Ann Renard Hawkins Joe Frank Johnson John Elis Eldridge Mathis Albert Newman Donnie Sarah Keel Jarvis Sowell Mary Evelyn Mathis

Miss Betty Capps Hosts Spaghetti Supper Party

Miss Betty Capps entertained friends at a spaghetti supper Tuesday evening at her home. The house was decorated with summer flowers and the table held attractive appointments. Attendees included Catherine and other guests.

Betty Capps Capps Catherine

Local families listed in community social page

A long OCR fragment lists numerous residents and families from Dothan Ashford Bonifay and Columbus including Mr and Mrs Porter Vann their children Raymon Bonifay Ruth Mary Nell Calhoun Bobbie Jean Hardy Ben Nett Dawkins and many others with spouses and offspring residing on Dothan routes Webb and nearby towns, reflecting a social roster.

Joe Ray Eugene Porter ‘Vann Raymon Bonifay Cobbia Bar Johnnie d Billy Joe Doris Ruth Mary Nell Columbus

Local names listed in partial article fragment

Incomplete OCR fragment shows names Gail Murdock Elsie Leow ery Joanne Edwards Betty Hagood Ann Nichols and Bonita Averett as cited individuals in a community notice or social item from the newspaper page. The text provides only a partial list without context or actions.

Not Half-Safe Arrid Ad in Greensboro 1949

Joyce Winthrope of Greensboro and Atlanta endorses Arrid deodorant with Creamogen claiming long lasting perspiration and odor control. Ad promises refund if not satisfied and notes price 39 cents plus tax with retailer address on each package.

Greensboro N. C Joyce Winthrope Atlanta Georgia

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John B. Dykes Henry Ward Beecher Cae Reynolds Home Mrs. James Davis Miss Jones James Cunningham Christian Homes Westinghouse Ted Malone Singletary and Carmichael S. Foster Dothan Ala ABC Network Igney Jack’s Blumberg Corday's France House of Corday Eau de Cologne Ooter As Gaidan Ana Iris
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