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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1947
Page
3
Miss Gladys Rowland and Miss Lula Rowland left today for a visit with relatives at Atlanta and Gainesville Ga. The poem speaks of childhood fantasy and a missing day, imagining little girls under an apple tree and the miracle of belief.
Birth notices list Brenda Sue Clark born October 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Lee Clark of Napier Field. Julie Newton Bishop born October 39 to Mr. and Mrs. Eustace Bishop. Julie born October 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Julius B. Rountree at 2105 Foster Street. Virginia born October 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Dudley G. Barnes of Tampa. Gienda Kay born October 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Otis Williams of Hartford Route Two. Grimes 4-H elected Dora Skipper president. Ann Newton vice president. Robbie Adkins secretary treasurer. Ruby Faye Ward reporter. Sue Dykes and Dorothy Hall song leaders. Janie Sealy game leader. Mildred Waters bookkeeper. Phi Mu pledges Geraldine Delaney and Mary Kirkland of Ozark, Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Mrs. Norman Ward returns from visits in Elkheart, Kansas and Texas.
Miss Jane Isbell longtime reception ist in the Governor's office leaves state service to return to Guntersville home until her marriage in early December. Her fiancé Maj William H Frazier Jr of Dothan and Washington D C is a liaison officer at Johns Hopkins University.
Graceville Garden Club invites the public to a November 5 lecture by Mrs. J. L. Weller of Norfolk Virginia on flower arrangements and decorations at the Graceville Methodist church an all day program from 9 30 a m to 3 60 p m with a 2 00 registration and luncheon fee Reservations through Mrs B L Miller or Mrs Tom King before November 3 The speaker a noted authority will cover Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations and demonstrate arrangements centerpiece cards ornaments and door accents.
Mrs. Pittman of Abbeville guest speaker at Cherokee Garden Club meeting at the Recreation Center. She spoke on planting fertilizing and care of African violets followed by open discussion and plant exhibition chaired by Mrs Luther Wilson. Attending members named. Mrs Driver to return tomorrow from Warcross Georgia where she has been visiting.
La Fayette Street Methodist Church Sunday School class at La fayette Street Methodist elected officers and chairmen at a Wednesday gathering hosted by Mrs J M Cooper. Roles filled include teacher, president, secretary treasurer and multiple committee heads. A devotional on love and prayer and a social hour with light refreshments followed, with Nanette Harris of Sioux City as guest.
Lafayette Street Methodist W S C S met yesterday at Mrs. Charles Hildreth's home for a special program marking a Week of Prayer for Foreign Missions. Devotions included three messages, solos, and a duet. Speakers emphasized Christian education for youth and missions in Brazil and China.
Mrs Mose Smith Jr leaves soon for Atlanta and was honored at a bridge party by Mrs Robest Cox at her East Newton Street home. Guests at four tables enjoyed refreshments and prizes awarded for high and low scores, with Mrs Eldred Grimsiy and Mrs Scott Lindsey among winners.
The Hartford American Legion Post 142 met for a special session led by vice commander E B Quillin with 50 attendees. A three chairmen membership committee and funeral arrangements group were formed. Plans included semi monthly meetings and a November 10 membership supper. The Legion Auxiliary reported a fall meeting at Mrs Shelly Helms home with tokens for the Hartford Post Office can and an $8 lunchroom aid. The group announced the Montgomery conference on November 19 20 and named Lois Dykes as protege. A Week of Prayer program at Hartford Methodist Church featured Mrs Frank Bradshaw spiritual leader Mrs Seth Ward and Mrs J F Collins among participants. Refreshments followed.
Articles prepared by Mrs. Metz Hardwick and Mrs. Phillip Chaney describe the work and needs of 044 schools and colleges where Harvest Days offerings were sent. A duet of Prayer by Stewart Landon was sung by Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Caglins, followed by Mrs. Bradshay closing the meeting with a prayer.
The Dothan Minis trial Association announces a meeting at 10 00 a m Monday at Grandview Baptist Church All city ministers are urged to attend to discuss upcoming matters and coordination.
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