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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1948
Page
2
A fragmented verse recalls a gift found, kept, and treasured. The speaker says the item cannot be bought and will be kept for the beloved, insisting it remains theirs since it was found. The mood is intimate and possessive, with archaic phrasing suggesting a historical text.
Seven of eight federated clubs in the county attended a Friday conference at Houston Memorial Library to discuss year projects. Mrs T J Creel presided, Mrs C W Bell gave the devotional, and Mrs O Griswold of Enterprise spoke as district director. The library was decorated by the Same Study Club with yellow and white flowers, and iced drinks and sandwiches were served.
Approximately one hundred twenty eight school patrons attended the Southside Parent Teacher Association meeting at the school Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Adkins presided. A devotional on Values was given by Mrs. Max Morris and a review of No Trumpet Before Him by Nelia Gardner Whit was presented by Miss Ruby Sherer. Five students of Miss Henri Bruner won the attendance prize. Light refreshments followed the social hour.
Ozark Garden Club met in the Community Clubhouse with hostesses Mrs. Orr Mrs. Dykes Mrs. Cumbie and others. Ligon Ard spoke on The Charm of English Gardens and Eric Peterson demonstrated African violet culture. New members Oscar Riley and W H Barbaree joined, Holiday House committee named, dessert course served to thirty members and three guests.
Mrs. E. R. Prickett hosted a Saturday party at the Henry Green apartments for her daughter Shirley Anne turning eleven. Guests included relatives from Columbia and a long list of attendees. punch, cake with eleven pink candles, and favors marked the afternoon with games and contests.
Mr. Croom honored Sunday on his 50th birthday with a family luncheon at his Cottondale home. Outdoor lunch featured Mexican design cloths and a fruit centerpiece. Attendees included neighbors, relatives, and friends from Cottondale, Marianna, and Panacea City, with many households listed in attendance.
Southside Baptist Church's Intermediate Girls present a playlet titled The Last Church during a 7:00 p.m. youth service. The program includes Barbara Drakes Jand and Barbara Dykes among attendees, with Rev. C. W. Northcutt delivering the morning sermon Mind and Spirit. Weekend travels report visitors and returns from Atlanta Montgomery Oakland and Panama City as families share news of members' journeys.
Ozark special report: Mayor Douglas Brown served as guest speaker at the Ozark Chapter of the DAR meeting held at Mrs. Sam Y Carrolls home. The program focused on national defense education, preparedness, and moral guidance with a reception featuring bronze and gold chrysanthemums.
Mrs Scott hosted the Fidelis Sunday School class business and social meeting at her home with joint hostesses Mrs Norvis and Mrs Bruner. Officers led prayers, minutes were read, and Beatrice Ames led devotional. A wiener roast followed with many members and two visitors in attendance. Additionally the Community Bible Study Club met at Mrs Jesse Lee’s home with verse roll call, devotional on Confession of Sin, poems read, and several readings. Mr and Mrs Harold Griffin and son Douglas left for Cusseta for a few days visiting relatives.
Mr and Mrs B E Faulkner announce the birth of a daughter Gloria Frances at a local hospital on November 10. Mr and Mrs Earl Mathews announce the birth of a son James Michael at a local hospital on November 3.
A Maloney family is listed for relocation from their Montezura Avenue home following an illness that required hospital care. Mr B T Malone and Mrs Lida Mae Malone, with Mr and Mrs George Ye Malone, are noted in the notice as moving.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Wells depart today for a week in Atlanta to attend the Alabama Georgia Tech football game. Warrant Officer A B Godwin Mrs Goateit and their son have returned after visiting relatives.
Mrs Edwin Rogers Mrs C T Rogers and Mrs J W Salmon entertained visitors from Columbus and Auberville. Jon Harris a River side Military Academy student will spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs J L Harris.
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