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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1947
Page
8
Softly strident phrases fill the night with intermittent strains as the page explores longing and the ache for unreachable stars. Katherine Fernelius Larsen presents themes of self, beauty, and distant skies through a contemplative, intimate voice.
The Lo-Z Club gathered at Miss Betty Capps home on Tuesday night with Miss Hildred West reading the program. West reviewed the first chapter of this year’s study book as the group enjoyed social hour treats of sandwiches candy and cake.
The New Century Club will meet at 3 00 p m Tuesday at Mrs W T Burkett home. At 8 00 p m Tuesday the Business and Professional Women's Club will meet at Houston Memorial Library to hear lectures by Guy Hardwick and Alto V Lee III on the equal rights amendment. Wednesday includes Book Review Club at Mrs Harvey McBryde home. Fine Arts Club hosts at 2 00 p m at Mrs J P Shealy home with co hostess Mrs James Dees.
Miss Mary Alice Paulk hosted the Junior Pierian Club on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Delma Reeder reviewed Swan Song and the Girls Ensemble of the high school sang Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes. Miss Nixon from the high school faculty attended as guest. Reports from the Sixth District Federation meeting were given by Mary Alice Faulk and Judy Bates. Mrs Jack Johnson of Geneva was admitted today to a local hospital for medical treatment.
The Barbara Wilson Y W A of Southside Baptist Church met Thursday at Betty Jean Smith home with Jean Dykes giving the devotional. Participants included Marjorie Murrell Jewel Caulcy and Betty Jean Smith. Mrs Fred Dykes led prayer. Lottie Moon book reviewed by Jean Dykes. Plans made for a stewardship play. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Columbia Baptist W M S met Monday afternoon to elect officers and welcomed eight new attendees. Officers chosen include President Mrs J R Rodney and First Vice President Mrs K L Oakley, with a full slate of vice presidents, treasurers, and chairmen.
Dr and Mrs Camp West of Nashville Tennessee announce the birth of a son Sam Carroll West Jr in Vanderbilt Hospital on November 7 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A West of Dothan and Mr and Mrs L H Sessions of Enterprise
London reports Queen Elizabeth II will wear an apricot lame gown for Princess Elizabeth Mountbatten’s wedding on November 20. The ensemble features a V waist with brocade bands, long sleeves, a pointed train, and a blue Order of the Garter sash. A hip length cape and an apricot hat with amber feathers are also planned. Spectators will be kept back by a police cordon due to paper shortages and lack of wedding souvenirs.
A University of Louisville psychology professor argues that marriage failures are not caused by wives working or financial strain. He says excuses like money, housing, in-law issues, and lack of time are not the core problem, and vows to seek real causes rather than blaming external factors. Probate records list numerous marriage licenses issued in Houston County last week, detailing names and locations across Dothan, Panama City, and nearby towns.
An anniversary reception honoring Mr and Mrs WF Covmeien was held Sunday with attendees listed from local families. The event featured speeches, congratulatory notes, and refreshments as the couple marked another year together in a community gathering restored from an old newspaper write up.
Incomplete lines recount entertainments and visitors in Leakesville and Mobile. Names include Mrs Covington Mrs Jerome Spann Mrs Aho V Lee Mrs Carl Kirk Mrs Billy 3 and Mrs Morris Breland with mentions of Miss Wiz Tavior and Mrs Marr Wither in Main Street area. Plus stray notes on New York and North Africa.
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