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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
11
The text contrasts Bible based happiness with worldly views. Augustine notes true happiness is found in the call to come to Jesus for rest. Coleridge and Drummond echo that happiness is not in possession but in giving, helping others, and serving.
An insurance group and families gather for a Saturday outdoor supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. James D Nall on Edgewood Drive. Attendees include the Statt, Windham, Bence, Whiten, Sixley, Powell, Forrester, Derse and related families with numerous children listed among the guests.
A meeting of the Ashford chapter of the Future Homemakers of America was held Monday in the home economics department of the school. Plans were made to initiate new members and officers were elected as follows: president Eluse Collings vice-president Ann Preston secretary Willanne Meadows treasurer Janige Jeffcoat reporter Willie Pearl Raney advisor Bennie Lewis historian Bally McArthur parliamentarian Carole Harrison song-ienvere Sharon Jackson Blondell John program committee Genders Ingrameid Sirlam Bile recreational committee Or ine Culver Emily Adams VitelIa Conrad Sunday newspapers are prohibited by law in Melbourne Australia.
First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society circles held mixed meetings at members' homes to study missions and elect officers for the year. Circle leaders included Mrs Theodore Jackson, Mrs Sabu Hourtis, and Mrs J H McMulhin among others, with topics on WAU beginnings, Communist China, and Christian service.
Members heard talks on citizenship by Mrs Ray Mayes and Mrs T J Creel at the Sesame Study Club meeting hosted by Mrs Buell Watford on Montezuma Avenue. Plans were made for an annual banquet October 26 at the Houston Hotel with a Halloween party theme and a fundraising booth run by Mrs C E Barkey.
Ozark Garden Club outlined a city beautification program centered on public grounds around the county courthouse Ozark City School Dale County High School Memi Stadium and the Community Clubhouse A hedge for the cemetery and park south of the clubhouse were planned along with highway approaches The meeting featured reports from chairmen and a guest artist Miss Barbara Riley who performed a piano solo and heard remarks from founders and organizers of the club.
Mrs Stinson led a Tuesday Bible study at her home with Isaiah readings and a Bible drill. Attendees included Mrs James Stinson and several others. prayer was led by Mrs Murphy. Updates note family travel and illnesses among local residents.
Dorcas Class held its October meeting at Mrs. A E Chaney home Blakely with Mrs W R Alexander leading devotional on Press Forward to Better Things The class plans future church events and social meetings at the church Nov afternoon Dec night Mrs J H Davis led entertainment and hosts served a salad course during the social hour
Mr and Mrs Harrell hosted a Sunday farewell dinner at Route Three home for sons Hubert and Glynn Harrell bound for Army service. Guests included numerous Harrells and friends, with extended family and community members listing names and relationships. A separate notice asks Sorosis, Young Women's Study, and Scottie Fraser clubs to deliver sandwiches to the Recreation Center before 9 am for Cripple Children's Clinic luncheon.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Midland City Methodist Church held a regular session at Mrs. E R Bulfkin's home with Sylvan Grove guests. Discussion centered on That Healing Gift He Lends, marking the WSCS tenth anniversary with a candlelight ceremony. Guests included Mrs. J D Green and others, as well as Sylvan Grove members. A separate Book Review Club meeting at Mrs. Leslie Smart's home featured That Pink by Mildred Spurs vier Tapp, with Mrs. Clyde Smith leading the review and a social hour following.
Blakely Union High School Hi-Y club elected officers at its first meeting with Safety as the month’s theme. President Max Jordan and Vice-president Mickey McPhaultrea led 41 members as Donald Farris presided. Officers include Secretary John Mansfield and Recording Secretary Billy Bryant, with Ben Hunt as Roanoke reporter and Mrs. Martindale as advisor.
Mrs Bi celebrated at a birthday dinner with Mr and Mrs Bill Desse of Ashford hosting. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J B Brookins Napier Field. Mr and Mrs Sherman Hicks Headland with children. Mr and Mrs Damon Hodges Pensacola and son Buddy. Sherry Ann Sandra and Terry Dease. and others.
Tre Dothan Country Club plans a spaghetti supper Saturday night for members and guests. Reservations are required by Friday via Mrs. Robert Beck at telephone number 8700.
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