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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1946
Page
6
A reflective poem by Lois Snelling evokes rest after labor, praising daffodils and roses, and noting beauty born from dark mulch. The verse contemplates tucking away plants to dream through winter and awaken to flowering splendor again.
Max Morris led the Sesame Study Club at their semi monthly gathering held at the hostess home with yellow and white chrysanthemums. Mrs J W Cooke delivered the devotional and Mrs G W Blakey presided over the basics session. Members voted a donation to the United Charities Chest. Eva Anne Stephenson pictured, eight months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Stephenson of Dothan.
Miss Bobbie Jean Cook a University of Alabama student spent the weekend at Cottonwood with her parents Mr and Mrs J E Cook. Friends learn she has been pledged to Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Mr and Mrs Cook Dora Sue Cook and Miss Dora Cook accompanied her to Tuscaloosa yesterday.
The Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary will hold a Week of Prayer and Self Denial with daily 3:30 p.m. meditation programs at the church Monday through Thursday. A Friday luncheon at Mrs. Frank Covington's home closes the week at 10:00 a.m. with a review of Home Mission Investments led by Mrs. W. H. Bennett and including Mrs. Frank Moseley and others.
Girl Scouts in Dothan plan a birthday party Thursday 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center honoring Girl Scout Week with all fourteen troops taking part and a cake cutting by a Brownie and a Girl Scout.
Miss Nellie Pearl Battles marked her twenty third birthday with a Saturday evening party at her Route Two home. Attending were Oillie Brackin Edsel Davis Donnell Hall Ed Guy J Walden Lamar Guy Albert Brackins Efla Jean Cook Haiston Johnson Melbs Brackinson Floyd Ellison Duoise Thrash Wayne Smith Jonn Guy Jack Tharp Carl Dunning Purwood Davis Gene Johnson Randolph Tew Benjamin Woodham John Ed Gamble Bonnie Howell Gana Goldshire Jimmy Holley Inez Vance Carolyn Granberry Roy Holley and Mr and Mrs C Y Holley Helen Howell a Huntington College student returned to Montgomery after a weekend home. Mrs F B Whitfield was called to Enterprise for her aunt Mrs David Mixson’s death funeral at Old Tabernacle Church. Dr Whitfield and Jesse Whitfield attended. Mr and Mrs W K McRae and family spent the weekend at Mobile with Mr and Mrs J C McRae.
A meeting at La Fayette Street Methodist Church organized a Sub District Adult Fellowship with Rev. A B Carlton presiding Noah Moring named president Charles Smart vice president Miss Helen Dean secretary treasurer Five commissions and chairmen named G O D Halstead teaching Miss Martha Dobbs evangelism Miss Maxine Fleming recreation Merlin Bryant social action Mrs Walter Robinette missionary Attendees listed from Slocomb Enterprise Geneva and Dothan among others Sub District group formed with local clergy and lay leaders present
Geneva The Athenaeum Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. M. L. Strickland’s Live Oak Street home. President Mrs. C. D. Chapman presided as delegates reported on the Federated Women’s Clubs district meeting in Clayton. The travelogue program featured We Visit Historical Homes and Gardens and We Visit Our Capital City with a social salad course served.
The W. S. C. S. of the Methodist Church gathered Tuesday afternoon in Campbell Heights with fourteen members present. Mrs. J. C. Barrett hosted, the Bible study was led by Mrs. Wilbur Pridgen, and new members Mrs. Ada Kelley and Mrs. Merlin T. Bryant joined the roll amid fall flowers and refreshments.
The Youth Fellowship group of the Christian Church held a Hallowe'en party Saturday evening at the Houston Memorial Library. Twenty five members attended as members and guests wore costumes and prizes were awarded. Music and games were enjoyed throughout the evening with Rev. E. T. Carroll and Mrs. Lloyd Peacock among the sponsors present.
A fashion-minded piece argues restraint in detailing. It cautions against overdecorated shoes bags and gloves overpowering the overall outfit and warns that flashy accessories should not outshine the wearer's face.
A series of birth notices from Marianna and surrounding towns reports on newborns Barbara Ann Konopacka born September 30 in Stonenam Massachusetts to Mr. and Mrs F Konopacka and daughter Margaret born October 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCrary in Jackson hospital. Twins Eugene and Imogene Dixon born in Columbus Lush Hospital with Duke Howell Dixon and J A Dickerson connected as relatives. Kenneth Lamar Dixon born October 18 to Mr. and Mrs. George T Dixon with grandparents listed. William David Crosby born October 24 to MSgt William E Crosby and Mrs Crosby, daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Cutts.
Girl Scout News announces an open house at the Scout office starting Saturday afternoon November 9 for all 14 troops to work on Christmas toys. Mrs Gwen Harmon urges donations of broken or discarded toys for repair and collection arrangements are provided through Mrs William Espy or the Scout office.
Bullard Chapter No. 457 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Enterprise received its charter from the Grand Chapter of Alabama on October 22 during the 46th annual Old Glory Session honoring WWII soldiers. Charter members include Mrs. Lucey Webb and Miss Frances Smith among others, with several affiliates from Dothan and Elba assisting.
Special Anne Garnant named president of the Diversified Cooperative Training club at Marianna High School. Dot Clark elected vice president with Christine Medlock secretary Mythrel Porter treasurer and Herrice Hall sergeant at arms. Rev John KR Smith of Ozark preached at Dothan Presbyterian Church last evening.
Members of Liafayette Street Methodist will meet Wednesday at 10 00 a m at Mrs Charles Hildreths home for a covered dish luncheon and a meditation program as part of a week of prayer for home and foreign missions. Weekend visits note football games in Montgomery with several locals attending Alabama Kentucky clash.
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