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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1946
Page
7
Winsome Sunday School social and business meeting at Headland Avenue Church unfolds Tuesday at 5 00 pm. The gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Leroy ter on Headland Road with a focus on monthly reports and community activities.
Miss Sara Nell Ward hosted Thursday evening to celebrate the seven teenth birthday of Flowers Woodham. Guests included Mr. Woodham and many Hutto, Woodham, Skinner and Hicks family members, with Martha Hutto and Lois Skinner winning prizes.
Miss Kitty Elmore daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Elmore wed Staff Sergeant Paul Jimmerson of Columbia in the Fort Jackson post chapel South Carolina with Chaplain W Rey Bradley officiating. Miss Mildred Elmore served as maid of honor and Sergeant Albert L Poskus of Albany NY was best man.
Mrs John Sullivan entertained on Tuesday afternoon for the seventh birthday of her son Walter Decorations followed a Hallowe en theme with games and contests. Guests included many youths and family members. The New Century Club will meet Tuesday at three in the home of Mrs Paul Allen with Mrs R L Gaines and Mrs C Bennett Gaines to give the program.
Miss Gladys Wilkes and James Murphy of Enterprise united in marriage in a twilight ceremony at the First Methodist Church parsonage. The bride wore a light gray suit with pink blouse and a feathered hat, and the couple plans a short wedding trip before settling on West Lee Street.
Grangerhur Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Boyd Roberts home for a demonstration on destroying insects led by Miss Emilee Walton. New officers elected include J. M. Newton president and Whitehurst vice president. Ardilla School hosts a Halloween carnival to raise funds for a school piano. University of Alabama sorority pledges noted for several girls from Dothan Ozark and Mitchell Station. Mayo Clinic awaiting visit for De Floyd Coleman after hospital treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher A. Green of Midland City route two welcome a daughter Sadie Elaine born October 5. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Green route one and Mrs. Sarah Jane Pach of Midland City route two.
The October meeting of the Pinckard Parent-Teacher Association was held at the school with Mrs. R. A. Dowling presiding. Miss Marie Harris directed the program and Miss Truett led the devotional. Prizes were awarded for attendance and individual efforts. Plans for a Hallowe'en carnival were discussed. Delta Gam Club members enjoyed a steak supper at the Wagon Wheel with friends and escorts. Visitors from Florida arrived to visit local residents.
The Columbia Baptist Association meets Thursday October 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Kinsey Baptist Church with the program Oven Doors. Mrs. R. H. Purcell presides and Rev. Oland Wilson speaks. Mrs. S. G. Knowles sings, Mrs. R. F. Melad brings the missionary message. Luncheon served by the hostess church. The afternoon features Royal Ambassadors with meditation, piano, and a report on the R A Camp at Camp Grandview. The day ends with a business session.
The Young Woman's Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church met Thursday evening with Misses Tommie and Jeanette Byrd hosting. The program titled The World of Our Witness depicted a trip of a YWA member following donations through the Cooperative Program and featured mission relief to Europe. Readings from Acts chapter one framed the devotional theme led by Miss Doris Harris.
Four members of the First Baptist Church were ordained as deacons during an evening worship service. Fred Taylor F A Butner and Lester Gunter were newly ordained while Herschel Gibson was previously ordained. Miss Mary Essie Stephens Judson College field worker visited Dorton relatives for the weekend.
Miss Nina Lewis was chosen Beauty Queen of Senior 1 and W. C. Stringfellow was elected Most Handsome Boy at Midland City High School. They will compete with other class winners in a final contest at the school Friday.
The Episcopal Womans Auxiliary was set to meet Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs A K Merrill but has been postponed to the next Tuesday October 2 with arrangements by the host.
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