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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1946
Page
6
A fragment from a Women's Page discussing books and reading, quoting Thoreau on the love of books as the highest pleasure prepared by God. It reflects on the value of literature, against interruptions and distractions, and the lasting nourishment books provide throughout life.
At the South side Parent-Teacher Association opening meeting, Rev. Charles Hildreth delivered the devotional “Guiding Our Youth.” Mrs. Woodfin Parkman performed two Romberg pieces, with Mrs. Marvey Harrison accompanying. President Mrs. J. T. Weeks announced committees for membership, program, historian, budget, flower, national PTA magazine, health, bylaws, ways and means, radio, music, parliamentarian, lunch room, and nursery, plus appointed room mothers.
John D Ayres president of the Board of City Commissioners urges citizens and groups to join the Business and Professional Women’s Club in observing the week. The theme Let’s Work Together for Better Communities frames a schedule including a morning church service at Foster Street Methodist Church and a Thursday banquet at the Houston Hotel with Marianna club members invited. A 1:30 pm Wednesday radio program is also planned.
Miss Bernice Arant and William W Pittman married at 4 pm Saturday Oct 5 in Auburn at the bride's brother Dr F S Avant home. Opulent decor with smilax gladioli and waxen candles framed the improvised altar. The couple, announce residence in Dothan after a trip to New Orleans, and the bride, Miss Arant, is a Farm Security Administration home management supervisor.
Mrs. Leamon Cook hosted a miscellaneous shower in Malvern on Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Nelma Watson. A large group of friends attended, including Mrs. Tom Selfers, Mrs. Weldon Tindell, Mrs. Ralph Tindell, and many others.
BTU presents a mission play at Wiggins Church Sunday night titled Two Thousand Miles for a Book. Cast includes Thelbert Powell Aureeio Jenkins Mildred Nowell Billy Williams Norma Carol Sessions Medford Nowell Francis Reeves W. C. Stringfellow Dorothy Skipper Mavis Reeves Virginian Daniels Ruth Hicks Martha Ellen Skipper Lillian Whiddon Mavie Arnold John Espy Whiddon Leon Mancock Olga Hicks Lennie Hamin Gilespy Whiddon Mike Buckner Leon Garrett Bonnie Fred Jordan Billy Hicks Billy Joe Johnston Patricia Hicks.
The Presbyterian church Young Adult class elected new officers for the quarter at a Sunday meeting. Mary Virginia Knight was named president succeeding Bailey Griffin, with Frank James as vice president and Nick Said serving as secretary and treasurer. The group will meet Thursday at Mr James home to plan the quarter. The Round Table Study Club will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs A E Mathis home.
Mr and Mrs 3 N Massee ree returned Saturday after a three week tour visiting Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles and El Paso Mr Massee attended the American Legion convention in San Francisco
An old time advertisement claims 888 Tonte tonic can rebuild non-organic anemia by increasing red blood cell production and gastric juice, boosting appetite and energy. It promises stronger digestion, better sleep, improved mood, and a healthier skin color with regular use, urging readers to buy from their drug store.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship SeAla Sub District held its monthly meeting Saturday at Sylvan Grove Church. About 150 members attended and the Newton group received the attendance banner. The program theme was The Meaning of Christian Stewardship with participants Gwendolyn Thompson Molen Pope Betty Jo Thompson Michael Woodham Martha Nell Thompson Billy Marshall and Mrs Audrey Helms. The Rev Charles Hildreth led closing prayer. Plans were made for a district rally at Lafayette Street Methodist Church. Refreshments followed. The Sororis Club will meet Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. hosted by Mrs Henry Flowers Jr at Woodland Drive. Francis Hackett dedicates a book about Henry VIII to his wife.
Funeral services for McColeskey Smith seventeen of Slocomb route one were held Friday afternoon at Burns Church with the Rev Elbert Jackson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Surviving are his mother Mrs Claudia Smith two sisters Terressa and Wanda Sue Smith and three brothers Duncan Jimmy Earl and David Smith all of Slocomb route two.
Mr and Mrs Randolph Watson of Cowarts announce Velma Elaine born October 11 in a local hospital. Grandparents are D W Watford of Cowarts and J Watson of Ashford. Mr and Mrs E E Robbins of Henry Green Apartments announce Marcia Nelle born October 12. Grandmothers are H G Reeder of Dothan and M L Brooks of Moscow Tennessee. Mr and Mrs Samuel Hawking announce son Samuel Lamar born September 30. Grandparents are A B Enfinger and Cc Hawkins.
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