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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1950
Page
2
A Thanksgiving themed women’s page features devotional quotes from Shakespeare Plutarch and Jeremy Taylor, emphasizing gratitude, cheerful hearts, and God’s goodness. The piece reflects on thankful women, relief for widows and orphans, and the moral tone of holiday worship.
Miss Bessie Jones acted as hostess at a New Century Club gathering Tuesday afternoon. Speakers included Mrs. Paul Allen on Social Consciousness in History, Mrs. Turner on Social Consciousness in Public Administration, and Mrs. Beall on Hemisphere Solidarity. The business session was chaired by Mrs. C. Bennett, followed by a salad hour hosted by the hostess with her sister Miss Flossie Jones assisting in serving.
Mrs Troy Lewis hosted the Gladich Club meeting and spoke on Thankserving origins. She displayed original Thanksgiving arrangements for a new home, with a cascading fruit and floral display and a novel buffet design.
A shower honoring Mrs Grover B Searcy was given Saturday afternoon by Mrs Chester Seay and Mrs Billy Parrish with about twenty guests. Guests enjoyed games, prizes went to Mrs A G McAllister and Miss Betty McAllister, corsages given to the honoree and Betty McAllister, refreshments on a cream lace tea table, and white chrysanthemums as the centerpiece.
Southside residents and families travel and visit for holidays as local church events and evangelist Billy Graham are noted. Several households relocate briefly, attend events, and host guests while relatives plan trips to Jacksonville Atlanta and Sea Island for gatherings and football games.
Mrs Gause honored Miss Ruth Gwaltney at a late afternoon shower on Headland Avenue. The bride elect guests included Mrs A W Gwaltney and Mrs J P Whiston. Forty guests attended as arrangements of white chrysanthemums and tapers graced the home and buffet.
Mrs Lester Aman, formerly Azel Graham Slosberg, was honored at a morning party hosted by Mrs Paul Reynolds and Mrs Bol McCorkle. Guests attended at the Reynolds home, decorated with gladioli and chrysanthemums. June Reynads played piano as teas and refreshments were served to twenty one guests.
In Donalsonville special coverage notes Mr and Mrs Madison Parker marked their golden wedding on a Sunday at their Parker community home in Seminole County. The couple married November 1900 and have ten children 31 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. More than seventy two guests attended including extended Parker family and friends. Mrs Parker wore a black dress with a gold mums corsage. The event featured gifts such as a clock two lamps new electric stove and other keepsakes.
Mrs W T Kirball honorary member of the Marianas church and charter member of the Women Workers Cress noted on her August birthday. The birthday table featured lace covering and burning tapers. Present were Mesdames J P Ivey Sr SG Winslow Stone Charles Corbitt Georg Harrell Alice Dickson and others.
Mrs Owen led a Monday mission study at Blakeley Methodist Church Rogue on The Near East. Speaking was Mrs Richard Grist with help from Mrs Jack Clifton Mrs Lil Smith Mrs R C Singletary Jr Mrs Steve James Mrs Wile Cox Mrs Warren Hunt Mrs P D B DuBose Mrs Chester Kee Cnopstead Grubbs and Mrs g C Singletary. WSC served refreshments.
A school era fashion booklet features new fall and winter designs for outfits and occasions. It promotes sew and ready to order garments with variety in colors and styles and notes pricing availability.
Ashford UDC gathering in Ashford with Gordon matron presiding. Mrs. C. Srunet, president, opened the ritual, Mrs. E. Grimstey led the prayer and flag salute. Mrs. I. B. Johnson read an Armistice Day note. Guests included Mrs. Grimsley, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Suknson, and Mrs. MacArthur among others. New Mexico and Nevada data mention Las Vegas meaning The Meadows in Spain.
AP Newsfeatures writer Dorothy Roe notes rising costs and limited stock for Christmas gifts with shortages in metal toys appliances and gadgets. She highlights popular items such as cowboy gear lassos and new novelty toys, plus talking dolls and early electronic novelties while urging shoppers to buy now before prices climb further.
Dothan Chapter Number 16 JOS plans a regular meeting at 1 20 p m Thursday at the Be son Temple.
Mrs Dan Phillips entertained a group of girls and boys at her West North Street home on Wednesday night in celebration of Gary Phillips 12th birthday. Guests arrived to panel snacks and played games around an open bonfire with wieners and marshmallows. Candy and bubble gum favors were given to attendees.
The text notes stylish and frilly items likely to be sought after, with nylon stockings deemed reliable. It mentions sweaters for the whole family available in new colors and styles, priced similarly to last year, and jokes about a potential title Tess.
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