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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
6
A poem extols creation as the Hand that made us is divine, describing celestial orbs and cosmic display. It closes with a note on early U S road laws requiring drivers to stop, shut off engines, and lead horses past autos.
Abbeville article records a local meeting of women’s circles with music talks and performances. Mrs L G Roberts spoke on What to Do for Music, a program on Music of America included a piano duet, followed by refreshments for members and visitors. Circle One of The Methods W S C S hosted at Mrs. Galloway’s home with Prayers Of Jesus study and a brief business session. Circle Two Baptist WMS featured devotional by Mrs. Cutchens and program led by Mrs. Garrett with eleven members present. Circle Three Baptist notes conclude the segment with continued activities.
The report covers Baptist W M S circles meeting news including Circle Five led by Mrs W D Griggs and Circle Six led by Mrs Hinton Gregory with refreshment details for fifteen and thirteen members. Mentions of Mrs Bryan Whitehurst leading a mission study, and visits by Mrs J B Jathneon. Also notes members visiting Montgomery and campus students visiting home, with several local hosts listed.
The Stonnwasi Jackson chapter hosted a State U D C session in Ozark with delegates from Dothan Eufaula Harford Ashford Clo and Ozark attending. Mrs John B Privett Alabama Division president urged members on U D C projects while special music and a red white theme luncheon highlighted the day.
Local social notes list numerous Auburn and Birmingham students and relatives visiting, including Barbara Jean and W. W. Oliver of Birmingham. Merlyn Shell from Auburn. Annie Earl Lindsey. Bobby Searcy. Joe Bert Culpepper. Willie Faye and Lester Kelley. and Kirby Bland who had a tonsillectomy in Dothan. Births announced: Kathy to Fred Arnold and Margaret to John Espy Jr. Also noted are guests from Montgomery and Panama City and several families hosting relatives over the weekend.
Morrow day session featured Minuette G Mervine assisted by Mrs BRM Dowling with a luncheon at Leenweous Uewe course. Mrs E B Johnson preached, minutes by Mrs W C Bruner, gavel for attendance to Eufaula, Ashford invited to next meeting, about sixty five attendees, closing hymn Blest Be The Tie That Binds and prayer by Mrs W S Wilson.
AEWS members and guests gathered for a club session with a study topic on modern meal problems. Mrs J B Anthony reported $127.70 from a blind goods sale. Athenaeum Club luncheon set for May 27 at the Community Center. Geneva County Teacher Association closed year on May 13 at Geneva High School with visual aids music and social studies summaries and a barbecue at Lake Ge.
A community center event on Wein Night drew attendees from the local scene. Guests included Meg from the local board and Iggy, among others, underscoring community participation.
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