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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1949
Page
2
Poem in reflective voice addresses a future owner of a house. The speaker recalls a strong, cared for home and hints at a lingering personal presence. A quiet warning of a possible dusk noise suggests a dream hidden within the setting.
In Semingle County the Parcel-Teachers Association meeting heard N. P. Malcolm announce desks and chairs for the new birth school building and a lunch room opening. Mrs. Julian Hickson thanked members for serving the Juicer-Semer banquet. Mr Girard Kwileski of Balu teadye spoke on creative art, defining art as expression and noting creative thinking as essential to progress. Second grade teacher In the Bainbundia schools showcased an exhibit of creative work, and a committee led by Mrs. Hugh Broome with Mrs. C. D. Thomas and Mrs. Paul Shingler was formed to plan adding creative art to Donalsonville schools.
Mrs N Frank Pridgen and Mrs Samuel W Windham hosted two morning and afternoon gatherings at the former home on Catalpa street for about sixty guests. Summer floral décor featured daisies and gladioli. A Briarcliff rose and blue delphinium centerpiece with pink marine bows graced the refreshment table, lit by pink candles in silver candelabra.
Ozark special report notes Miss Lillie Hudson hosted circle four of the Baptist WS on Monday afternoon at her home. The decor included wlad jiol bowls roses and gardenias. Mrs. R. R. Holman chaired worship ending with prayer by Mrs. Frank Helms. The group approved iced drinks for the two day daily vacation Bible school and Mrs. J H Kelley led a discussion of Torchbearers In Honan, the China mission study. Refreshments followed for seven members as prayer closed the meeting.
Mr and Mrs George H And rews of Midland City announce daughter Donna Joyce born May 5 in a local hospital. Mr and Mrs Philip C Farris of Campbellton Fla announce son William Larry born May 19 in a Dothan hospital. Grandparents listed including R G Adams W M Farris C W Durden J L Dike. Also birth of Wayne Ladon Duke May 17 to Mr and Mrs FE L Duke of Webb route with grandparents C W Durden and J L Dike. Jack Campbell of Slocomb announces son Jerry Wayne born May 6 in Hartford hospital with grandmothers A J Gibson and Ola Campbell. A final note warns against using dry cleaning fluids on leather bags.
Ariton musician Bob Dean, a University of Alabama student and son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dean Sr., will present his graduate viola recital Sunday at three in the Ariton High School auditorium. He will be accompanied by Dan Rice at the piano. The public is invited.
Sixty six students from Minnie J Heard Elementary School with perfect attendance will enjoy a party this afternoon sponsored by the school and the Martin Theater. Miss Emily Slocomb and Miss Bernice Woods will host. Refreshments will be served at the school before a group trip to the theater.
Sixth grade students at Highland School were treated to a picnic and swimming party at Kelly Springs yesterday afternoon. Room mothers led by Mrs. John J Flowers Jr and others hosted the outdoor event for fifty two pupils with Principal Miss Emmie Thompson and Sixth grade teacher Miss Edith Moore present. A note adds oatmeal is a good substitute for bread crumbs in meat loaf.
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