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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1949
Page
3
A fragmented verse praising a baby’s lovely face and a father Time as artist. It extols gentleness and charitable deeds shaping a life, with older age yielding wisdom and golden sands. The style resembles old newspaper verse with reverent tone.
Members of the Carroll Class of the First Christen Church met for monthly fellowship and business, electing chairmen for the Peanut Festival booth and approving a new permanent booth. The meeting followed by Hymn Time and refreshments hosted by several class members.
A long, fragmented newspaper column by John Robert Powers mixes diet warnings with fashion guidance, urging readers to guard their figures against “figure thieves” like fats and condiments while detailing six hairdos tailored to six face types and offering a book order to learn personal styling and confidence.
Special report from Enterprise describes a GA coronation at First Baptist Girls' auxiliary. Mrs. B R Justice led young people. Mrs. Joe Jernigan presented awards. Queens and maids named with listed participants. ceremony included rites, readings, and decorations led by Mrs. B H Redman and Mary Ruth Lewis.
Bobby and Glenda Williams hosted a Friday afternoon party for children with games and contests followed by an ice course. Decorations featured pink and white theme. Attending guests included Rennyates Angerome Stokes Edd Oates Jonnie Ruth Oates Tommy Shelley Combe Stokes Sunny Harris Cynthia Stokes Ruth Marpel Oates Warner Williams Bobby Williams Joann Elgon Evelyn Williams Mrs Kately Oates Mrs Tommy Stokes Belt Agnes Tartis and Mrs pets) Tu and Mrs Robert will i
Ozark news item details a barbecue supper on the lawn of the Community Clubhouse hosted by Mrs. Lucile Parker, Mrs. Joanne Martin, Mrs. Derione Barnett, and Mrs. Ile Garable. Rev. Charles H. Landerg led discussion on religious beliefs as attendees socialized and discussed group concerns. Birth announcements note David Hart Clark born October 4 to Mr. and Mrs. David B. Clark with grandparents listed.
Dothan BPW members join national clubs to observe the organization's anniversary week. Theme boosts town progress and women's roles in economy, politics, culture, and civic life. Week features a breakfast, church service, radio talks, Driver’s Day events, and a banquet with Woman of the Year candidate presentations.
Miss Joann Ellison hosted a marshmallow toast Friday night with a long list of attendees including Tony Parker Bryd Horne Pete Hayman Jed Bodiford Willard Summierset Pud Sowell and many others. Women of the First Christian Church voted to rename the Woman's Missionary Society to Women's Christian Fellowship the Disciples of Christ group. Mrs Bealy Whiddon led the session and speaker Mrs Roy Connat discussed Hazel Green Academy the church’s mission project in the Kentucky mountains.
Geneva remains home to Catherine Patterson aged 93 as she marks her birthday on October 6. widow of Thomas Patterson, mother of ten, resided in Geneva 24 years and counts friends in Hartford, Slocomb, and Dothan. Her children include Irvin Early Allie Patterson of Miami. Levada Blount, Barima Savage, and others in Georgia and Florida.
Donal Patrick was born September 2 to Mr and Mrs Cody Phillips. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J B Strickland and Mr and Mrs Foy Phillips of Cottonwood.
Graceville Florida hosted a September 25 luncheon at Mrs I W Lassiter s home for her 70th birthday. Attendees included Chester Lassiter Joy Dothan Wiley Brown Auburndale Clowers Skinner Oates Sanders Tidwell Mabry and many Lassiter relatives plus friends from Blountstown Malvern Rehobeth Columbus and Graceville.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Pinchard Methodist church met Monday afternoon at Mrs. J. P. Watton's home for a program entitled Why Some Missions School. Mrs. Maude Beckham led the discussion. Mrs. W. C. Spivey presided during the business session with reports from racins atticars. WSCS delegates reported on the district meeting in Huffala. Thirteen members attended, one visitor, and several pastors were present. A social hour followed with party plates served.
Members of the Addie A Wilson Sunday School class are urged to be at the church promptly for a special program arranged by Hite W S Wilson Mrs Bernice Anglin and Mrs Nelile Hobbs. They recently visited relatives in Ferriday La where Mr and Mrs Veuleman are improving after illness in a Friday hospital.
The notice promotes pattern No. 2629 in sizes 11 through 19 with a smooth sweetheart bodice and gathered back skirt. It invites readers to send Name, Address, and Style Number to Pattern Department at The Dothan Eagle, 421 W 19th St, New York, with a FALL WINTER FASHION BOOK offer and price of 25 cents.
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