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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1950
Page
4
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A birthday luncheon for Mr. Roberts gathered family and friends at his home near Newville. Attendees included Mr. Moody Starling and Glenn, Robert Starling and family from Columbus, Elmer Crady, Cloris and Faye, Mrs. Ottis Bedal, Ver Judean, Annie Clements, Carl Paschal, Emma Kirkland and children, Rev Art Patsy Elmer, Mr. and Mrs. W H Roberts, Georgia Fountain, Hoses Culp, and other relatives and neighbors.
Mrs Clyde Lavern presented a talk on The First Ladies of the White House at the Scoste Frasier Chub meeting hosted by Mrs J P Culver. Wilson presided, a brief business session was held, and a social hour followed with Halloween decor and refreshments.
Julia Askew Circle met Monday night at First Baptist Church for a supper program led by Miss Nettie Jean Lewis. Mary Virginia Patterson gave a devotional and Margaret Weathers led prayer. Anna Ruth McLeod was honored with a cake and gift. Members present included Mrs Lehman Johnson Miss Nettie Jean Lewis Beverly Patterson Madge Joier Mary Eleanor Golathwaite Eleanor Martin Nina Howell Juliette Mount Edna Barber and others.
Dothan Chapter Number 76 of the Order of Eastern Star held a Monday afternoon reception at Houston Memorial Library to honor Mrs. Lila Jones Worthy Grand Mason of the Alabama OES and Mrs. Ruth Pitman Grand Marshal. Guests included state officials retiring officers and local leaders, with Gladys Mills greeting and leading the receiving line.
The Sesame Lady Club hosts an American Youth program in observance of National Youth Week. Talks by Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Booster Club Junior Pitman Club Future Farmers of America Future Home Makers Baptist Training Union. World Peace Through Better Understanding is the yearbook theme.
Mrs R E Foy hosted New Century Club members at her Woodland Drive home. Miss Aurie Frazier and Mrs E S N Passmore spoke, with Frazier winning the topic American statesmen and politician and Passmore discussing The American Economy. Officers announced Miss Bessie Jones and Miss Aurie Frazier on the AFWC roster. Mrs Raymond Christian elected new member. A social hour followed with a repast for members listed.
In Enterprise First Baptist Church Sunday School class groups held separate meetings. Group One, led by Jamie Hudson, planned visits to the sick and new members, with meditation from Luke and a Lord's Prayer closing. Group Two, Fidelis, chose daisy as the flower, colors cold and black, and a motto Be Thou Faithful Unto Death.
Miss Mary Will Autrey of Enterprise Alabama wed William Ernest Lott in a quiet double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Enterprise Alabama officiated by Dr. George Kerlin. The bride wore a mist blue sabardine suit with a blue corsage. the groom is employed by the State Highway Patrol. After a wedding trip to Savannah and Atlanta the couple will reside in Birmingham.
Eight births were reported recently at Gibson Hospital in Enterprise. Announcements name new babies such as Linda Kay, Joel Malone, Danny Glen, Tamera Danette, Alfred Eugene, Bobby Cooper, James Phillips, Nancy Gertrude and list parents including Cooperatives Colleges Antioch and local residents in Enterprise and Chancellor.
A Blakely district American Legion Auxiliary meeting was held at the Blakely American Legion Hall. Mrs Greeks presided, opening prayer by Mrs B Lee, with welcoming address by Mrs P R Fitzgerald and response by J J Harris. The program included a VA dormitory discussion and notice of a training course in Thomasville. Mrs Peeler introduced Mrs PF T Coleman Jr, Albany unit president, who spoke. Mrs Coleman presented Mrs I Fisher from Albany Unit 30 on the Military Training Bill. Attendees from Thomasville Pelham Albany Arlington Blakely Camilla Hopeful luncheon served by Blakely Unit. Dothan Chapter OES 76 to meet Thursday at 7:30 am at Masonic Temple.
Mr and Mrs Herman Kirkland announce the arrivals of twins Steven Gerald and Annie Merle born at Merrill’s Clinic on September 22. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs E Kirkland of Slocum Route 2 and Mrs Annie Steven of Dothan Route 1. A daughter Patty Sue was born October 24 to Mrs Paul Savelle formerly Martha Sue Blount. The baby’s father is the late Sgt Savelle who was killed recently in an automobile accident in New Mexico.
The Enterprise Junior National Honor Society met at Don Elis home on Doster Street with Ann Martin as president and Betty Baker as secretary. Mrs Josephine Armor spoke about her trip to St Louis last summer for the National Education Association. A salad course was served to attendees and guests.
A fragment notes a closing prayer and an upcoming meeting at 10 o clock hosted by Mrs. Morte with Joba Sanders assisting. The readable text mentions a gathering at a home and specifies potential helpers for the event.
Blakely special report covers Thell Feter leading the DAR chapter meeting at Mrs. BR Collins home with two members. Mrs. W. A. Fuqua reported on recent Camp Fire Girls sponsorship. Mrs. Dunbar Grist spoke on Socialism in America from the National DAR Magazine. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. S. F. Janas and R. D. Norton.
Fragmented fashion copy highlights two piece outfits including shawl collar jackets. Mentions skirt and jacket ensembles with styling hints and fastening details. Contains garbled branding and scattered product terms indicating a 3 piece or multi item collection aimed at young shoppers.
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