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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1949
Page
3
Members of the Piney Grove Methodist WME circle met Thursday afternoon at the parsonage of the Rev and Mrs Abs Daughtry. The gathering featured a musical selection, prayer, and a social hour with iced drinks after the business session.
Mrs McAlily addressed the Methodist WSCS at Foster Street church yesterday afteroons business meeting. The group opened with a hymn and heard two topics on Why Mission Schools and The Importance of a Child. Mrs H McAlily won the mooder for the afternoon.
Headland Avenue Baptist WMS circles held meetings and elected officers for the new year. Mrs. Edwin Worthy chaired the Lucy Wood circle with four regular members and one new member, E. C. Alumbaugh, as guest. Other circles named officers for chairmen, co chairs, mission study, and community missions, with prayers, devotions, and humility of leadership noted.
The Cathelly Woman's Club held its first fall meeting at Mrs. James Park's home with co hostess Mrs. Kenneth Shealy. Father Tom Kennedy led the opening prayer. Mrs. Gene McJoy and Mrs. Vielar Mavity were added to the October committee. a bingo party was planned for October 20 at Mrs. Kenneth Shealy's home.
Three Presbyterian Women of the Church circles met for Bible study and meditation. Circle four, led by Mrs. Wilkinson Lumpkin with Mrs. Rich mond McClintock presiding, Circle five chaired by Mrs. A D Mixon reported ten members and one visitor. The Business Women's Circle met at the church with Mrs. Bailey Griffin and Mrs. John W. Jackson hosting, Miss Carolyn McCallum presiding, and Miss Duffie Algier as secretary. Twenty six members attended. The meetings closed with a social hour and light refreshments. Mrs. Hodge returned home from Newton after attending the Baptist leadership school in Birmingham.
The Ozark Community Clubhouse and Hotel Mills hosted multiple events for the Thomason wedding party. Guests included Mrs. Thomason, Miss Thomason, and numerous relatives from Miami, Jacksonville, Montgomery, Asheville, and Cairo. Decorations featured white chrysanthemums, coral vine, magnolia foliage, and crystal candelabras. The bridal couple received gifts at luncheons, teas, and a buffet supper as 44 guests attended the first party and 75 registered at the bride’s book.
The First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society held a business meeting at the church. Circles were reorganized with new chairmen named, and reports from retiring officers were presented. The meeting opened with a hymn and prayer, and closed with another prayer.
Mrs. Kate Hartel of Cottondale is ill at her daughter's home Mrs. W B Shores. Frank Bodiford of Panama City was weekend guest of Mrs Bodifords parents Mr and Mrs E F Gilbert. Mr and Mrs D Pritchard and family of Panama City visited Cottondale trends and relatives. Mrs Aldrine Ward and daughter Shirley returned to Key Georgia after visiting Mr and Mrs L W Ward.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lb Seeley announce the birth of their son David Odom in September. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mack Odors of Columbia Route Two and Mrs Ella Seeley of Kalamazoo Michigan.
The sixth district Federation of Women's Clubs annual meeting will be at Ozark Baptist Church on Wednesday October 5 with E C Griswold of Enterprise presiding. May Kyser AFWC president will speak at the sewing station. talks from Mrs H A Ogun and others. The meeting runs 945 am to 1230 pm with lunch served. theme is Building the Peace and Enlightened Club Women Promote Desirable Legislation.
Mr and Mrs A B Rudd are the parents of a son named Thomas Jackson born at a local hospital on September 28. M C Rudd of Panama City Panama and Mr and Mrs O J Mooney are listed as the baby's godparents in the same notice.
Forty four members of Southside WMS met at the church for an installation service and business session. The Rev. Qland Wilson gave the devotional and led the installation. New officers include Mrs Allison Peacock president, Mrs Ed Matthews first vice president, Mrs C McLeod second vice president, Mrs Coy Brunson secretary and treasurer, Mrs Hugh Ross pianist, and several circle and committee chairs. Annual reports were presented and circles reorganized. Harry Grubb, recently ill, has been discharged to home care.
Residents visit relatives in Montgomery and Ozark while others move to Dothan. Mr and Mrs Thomas Craig reside at 719 Frazier Street and Craig works as a Guilet Gin Soar Company representative. Mr and Mrs G E Dean relocate from Tifton to 117 Frazier Street with their two children.
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