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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1950
Page
5
A fragmentary verse image describes daylight dying and colors fading to grey. The queen of the night rises beyond the hill, casting delicate shadows on waters as the moon governs her high palace. The piece evokes Spanish twilight textures and lingering, cool night atmosphere.
Devotional groups from Dothan High and Young Junior High hosted a social at the Recreation Center on Friday night with about 200 to 250 teens enjoying free fun, fellowship, and refreshments. Organizers included executive and recreation committees led by Buddy Pittman, Bob Zoinden, Tom Carr, Janesa Herkroth, and others. Adult counselors Rev Charles Hildreth, Dr Henry A Parker, and Asa Couch supervised as chaperones.
Mrs. Love Manning, newly installed president, led Enterprise by School PTA’s first meeting. Officers include vice president Mrs. J R Speed and secretary Mrs. Robert Paschal. Standing committees cover program, budget, hospitality, publicity, character education, and membership with numerous chairmen named. A budget was approved, a Bookmobile drive supported, band uniforms funded, and a tea followed to honor members and faculty.
Members of the Fall nursing class at Frasier-Ettis Hospital School of Nursing attended a business Frasier-Ettis Alumnae Association meeting. Guests included Carolyn Godwin and Narede Peacock, with Miss Annie Brooks presiding at the Others Home.
Miss Norma Jo Saliba celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a country club dance hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph E Saliba. About 250 high school girls attended as a gala evening featured pastel decorations, carnation corsage, bowti gown with velvet back, plaid taffeta skirt.
Mrs Myrtle Brannon entertained the Pilgrim home demonstration club with ten members and three visitors including Mrs Vita Les Grenberry Mrs Eady Riley and Mrs Ruth Bauer. Miss Eunice Ives led a good housekeeping demonstration. Committee reports were given and refreshments served during social hour. Meeting changed Mrs A A Winter will entertain the New Century Club at 3 00 p m Tuesday shifting from Mrs J J Flowers residence.
A conference sponsored by two units of the East Alabama Presbytery met today at Evergreen Chapel with Mrs. Spurgoor Howell presiding. Speakers included Mrs. W. K. Bitke and others from Ozark Wetumpka Montgomery Enterprise Andarsia. The meeting opened at 9:19 a.m. with worship led by Rev. J. N. Dendy. Luncheon was served by Evergreen WOC and about seventy representatives attended.
Mrs. Arabelle Smith of Hartford announces the marriage of her daughter Willie Ruth Smith to Kenneth Roberts of Birmingham. The ceremony was Sept 7 at Rev James H Buller’s home in Birmingham. They will live at 121 Berkeley Up Highland Ave Birmingham Ala.
The Junior Music Club met at the Recreation Center to organize delegates for the Music Camp at Tuscaloosa. Proceeds will fund camp expenses. Joe Kingry was elected vice president. Juliann Flowers named club pianist. Guests included Mrs. Harry Hall.
The ad promotes pattern No. 2188 in sizes 14 through 48 with ruffie trim and various sleeve styles. It invites orders for the Fall Winter Fashion Book featuring over 125 wearable designs across ages and occasions, priced 25 cents plus extra postage. Mrs W E Calhoun and daughter Drucilla arrive in Birmingham and visit relatives in Dothan.
Chaplain and Mrs Sco eld, Mrs Gilbert Kirby, and Miss Lucille Seaborn left today for a conference in the city. They will return after attending the convention of the Disciples. Also noted were Mr and Mrs Latolats who spent past days in Mobile and attended the football game.
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