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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1949
Page
6
Quotes fill this women's page as reflections on virtue, merit, and character. The collection opens with Ed Howe and James Howell lines about accomplishment versus criticism and the worth of deeds over promises. It echoes values of restraint and courage.
Madrid School P T A hosted a Halloween Carnival with cake walks house of horror palace of wonders and fish pond contests. Miss Betty Lou Watford was crowned queen and Neg McCollough king. Proceeds totaled 713 dollars for new stage furniture and blinds.
The notice advertises Kitchen-wise pattern No. 3068 with two heart pockets and Tex timer No. 2860 in felt over scrap bag pieces. It lists patterns 3088 and 2960 in one size with fabric requirements, priced at 5 cents for each pattern, and directs readers to address pattern department THE DOTHAN EAGLE in New York for pattern orders. It also promotes a Fall Winter Fashion Book featuring practical designs for all ages, priced at 2 cents, available by mail.
A long listing of Lafayette Street Methodist circles details gatherings at multiple homes with members ranging from seven to fifteen per circle. Devotionals cover topics from Newness of Life to God’s Geography, with prayers, poems, and business sessions led by circle chairs. Several nurseries and visitors are noted, plus reports on Methodist settlement homes.
The Hearland Avenue Baptist WMU Business Women's Circle gathered Monday night with Mrs. Albert Johnson presiding. Mrs. Berta Lou Worrell led devotion and reviewed the study book To What Much Is Given. Reports from secretary and treasurer were shared, a brief business session held, then social hour and a sal ad course served to members and a visitor.
The Thelma Baxley YWA of Grandview Baptist Church met at Aileen Martin's home Tuesday. Rhone McCord presided Faye Reeves delivered a devotional on proving wisdom in managing money. Vic Martin gave the closing prayer. Refreshments followed for Jo Ann Williams Vivian Martin Faye Reeves Vic Stinson Babble Calhoun Gwendolyn Searcy Geraldine Carlisle Rheuwell McCard and new member Betty June Eddins.
Miss Barbara Cutts hosted Headland YWA members Monday evening with Miss Marjorie Simmons presiding. The program on teaching and healing in Nigeria and China was presented by Misses Jane Johnson Reba Bean Dorothy Andrews Helen Reeder Joyce Cumbie and Marjorie Simmes. Prayers were led by Dorothy Andrews and Dorothy Ward. Eleven members and one visitor Miss Evelyn Kitchens attended. Mrs. Lowell J. Black of Montgomery arrives today for a few days visit with Mr and Mrs D. C. Haynes.
The Moody Hospital Nurses Association met last night at the nurses home with hostesses and a social hour featuring Halloween skits and contests. Prizes were won by Mrs. Ross Mullins and Miss Ora Mann. A brief business session closed the gathering after a salad course. Attendees included Mrs. Emma Dean, Mrs. Ross Mullins, Miss Evelyn Coker, Mrs. Geraldine Skipper, Mrs. Louise Burkett, Mrs. Frances Hopes, Mrs. Marie Acaar, Mrs. Annie Phillips, Mrs. Eloise Lowe, Viola Newton, Mrs. Marie Hardy, Mrs. Alma Wilson, Mrs. Kate Register, Mrs. Katharine Webb, Mrs. Will Harvard, Miss Annie Wise, Miss Ora Mans, Mrs. Martha Thomley, Mrs. Woodham, Mrs. Myrtle Littlejohn, and Mrs. Jack Summers.
The Round Table Study Club met at Mrs. 4 H McAliley home with dahlias as decor. Members heard programs by Mrs Wendell Avery and Mrs A W Hawking on Federation and Communism while Mrs W R Watford became parliamentarian. Social hour featured a salad course for attendees including local residents and visiting relatives from Decatur Ga.
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