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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1945
Page
3
Poem reflects gratitude amid grief as the speaker embraces faith through hardship. Amid memories of loved ones and earthly joys fading, the speaker thanks God for steadfast saints on earth and in heaven, finding hope in suffering and the promise of renewal beyond death.
Dothan Garden Club met at Mrs. Campbell's home with Mrs. Cuthbertson presiding. Talks on rose culture and a future lecture by Mrs. Pat Russell were planned for December. A social hour followed with sandwiches and drinks. Also noted is Navy veteran Otia Tullie discharged in Memphis and residing at 503 Hammond Avenue with his wife.
Midland City study club members gathered at Mrs. W A Parrish home with cohostess Mrs WL Linds ey. Dr Ralph Stevens preached and Mrs J W Daniel gave the secretarys report. Guests included Sir Harold Ferguson and Mr and Mrs Max Williams from Midland City for a Columbus football game.
The Mary and Marsha Sunday School Class held its monthly social at Mrs. Leon Redding’s home with co hosts Mrs. Florence Newberry Mrs Luther Cummings and Mrs Mary Ira Snuggs. The group enjoyed games and contests after a brief business session. Mrs Dan Boone was honored at a 2 stork shower. Refreshments served to numerous attendees.
Mrs Victor Mavity hosted the Catholic Woman's Club for its monthly meeting with Mrs J W Gregory as associate hostess. New chairmen were announced including Mrs J W Gregory telephone committee and Mrs Victor Mavity sick committee. A new member, Mrs J J Krause, joined the rolls. The next gathering will be a Christmas party December 10 at Mrs A A Winter's home.
The Sorrells family gathered at the old family home in Kin Saul north of Hartford for their annual reunion on the third Sunday in November. They honored Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Sorrells born 83 years ago. Mr. Sorrells marked his birthday November 12 and Mrs. Sorrells November 17. The couple has been married 62 years. F. A. Collins G. B. Hicks J. J. Collins and J. J. Smith led morning and afternoon religious services. Luncheon followed under shade trees as many relatives and friends attended.
Hartford residents hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Clinton L Snell LM3-c. Attendants included extended Snell family members and friends from Hartford and nearby areas, with several relatives listed among the guests. A separate note mentions plans to travel to New York City for a PhD study and upcoming social events and visits.
Melon Sorrell principal of Ardilla School announced that three lots totaling 69 dollars were raised from the faculty sponsored carnival held recently on campus and added to the lunchroom fund. The event featured a coronation of the King and Queen Betty Ann Clark and Earl Jahenson. Pauline Johnsos won the beauty contest amid other carnival games and shows.
Mr and Mrs L A Dicks hosted a Sunday luncheon at their home near Webb. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Smith, Mrs Israel Garer of Cottonwood, Hessie Dickson and children Sammie Glynn Gladys of Ashford, Lamond Thekson of Webb, Mr and Mrs Erice Crosby and Mrs Ander Frank Fieyd of Cottonwood, and Mrs Jack Battle with children Linda and Mickey of Cottonwood route two. The Sneads and their children spent the weekend in Columbus Ga and plan to travel Thursday to Pell City to visit Mr and Mrs A W Scott. Mr and Mrs A B Lynch left for a brief visit in Allanta.
Mr and Mrs BM Grubb have moved from 49 Peyner Street to 1097 Went Main Street. The notice records the change of address for the couple and confirms their new residence details.
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