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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1951
Page
7
Dale Matron is crowned winner in the State Federation Institute Contest. The event, tied to women’s clubs, centers on an institute with four parts covering national state district and local organizations. A mimeographed copy and contest submission were noted, with participants including Mrs C. 611 Verpla and club officials.
Mrs. E. T. Crawford presents a recital featuring numerous pupils including Dwight Mercer Sandra Paul Sharlene Dunning Ginnie Jenkins Priscilla Marshell Glyndell Thompson Martha Pritchett Jo Ann Moore Mary Jean Goff Ann Morgan Barbara Batchelor Faye Wynne and others. The program includes duets solos and a birthday song for Julia Oldham. Music pins were presented for the first time to the girls, with a note about Eskimo uses of whale jawbones for toofing material mentioned as an odd aside.
A speech recital by Mrs. Great Powell’s pupils was held Wednesday night at Blakely High School auditorium. The program included songs, playlets, readings, and musical readings featuring many named students and a certificate presentation by H. H. Brinegon, closing with a farewell.
The Pierian Club wrapped up its year with a Thursday gathering at Mrs. H. M. Sessions home on Daleville Avenue, hosted jointly by Mrs. J. H. Sessions. A program on Lets Predict followed business, featuring papers Changing Face of the South by Mrs. W. A. Brown and The Church and the Home by Mrs. J. B. Colson.
Blakely Union School announces graduation program with baccalaureate sermon Sunday eight o'clock at the school auditorium. Graduation exercises follow Monday night. Jack and Jill Kindergarten, led by Mrs. C G Brewer, holds graduation Friday at eight. Operetta Little Lady Morven to be featured with numerous students named. Rev Storey to give invocation. Certificates presented by Principal Brinson. Graduates listed include Angeline Jarrett, Rachel Rice, Mary Jane Owen, Bobby Righower, Christine Tarver, Sheila Pitts, and others.
The Marianna Business and Professional Women’s Club received top local prize, a second place tie, and three citations at the Florida Federation of BPW groups annual session in Miami. The club has about 31 members with Mrs Clyde Mayhall serving as president among the representatives.
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