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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1949
Page
2
Fragmented verse recalling prized possessions and nature plus a claim that grief forges stronger bonds than happiness. The speaker values skies forests fields and friendship, ending with a note on shared sorrow deepening ties.
A large gathering of relatives and friends celebrated Mr. Martin’s 74th birthday at a family dinner held Sunday. Attendees included numerous Martins and their spouses and children, with warm tributes and well wishes. the event concluded with a safety reminder to properly extinguish campfires and pipe ashes to prevent wildfires.
Lafayette Street Methodist WSCS met at the church for a program and business session yesterday. Mrs. John C. Howell Jr. presided, circle chairmen reported, and supplies chairman Mrs. Earl Butler gave a report. October 24 was set for a week of prayer program. Mrs. J. D. Wilson Jr. led the Twenty Third Psalm reading, and the meeting closed with prayer.
A large gathering celebrated Mrs Ann Hollis in Headland with a noon luncheon on the lawn. Family and friends including Mary Hayes Walter Trotter and numerous Hollis kin joined the event to honor her sixty fourth year in the community born Ann Trotter she is the widow of W A Hollis and has seven children fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren in attendance.
Misa Betty Rae Love chaired the Baptist WMU program at the church Monday afternoon with the theme song and prayer. Rev. Harold Cambie spoke on happiness in Christian life as officers including M rs H V Richey and M rs Theodore Jackson were elected.
Mrs. Lester Beckhaw of Niceville, formerly Grover Nell French of Samson, was honored at a Saturday tele shower hosted at Mrs. Shel ley Griffin residence. Co hosts Mrs. Evelyn Wright and Mrs. Fleming Brooks helped as guests enjoyed punch mints embossed cakes and toasted nuts.
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Union held a business meeting and Royal Service in the ladies parlor with Circle three in charge. The program titled Christ the Answer to Atheistic Communism featured Mawke leader with Johnson, Mra. Jack ira, John K. Page, Mrs. S. L. Morsio, Mrs. Jon Currenton and Mrs. Pinkard. Circles one through four were represented and refreshments were served during the social hour.
Mrs J R Floyd hosted a Sunday dinner for J R Floyd s birthday and anniversary with many relatives from Geneva Columbus Cottonwood Ashford and nearby areas attending. Guests included George Barnes Eleanor Herschell Floyd Saille Barnes J C Floyd Bernie Wallace Charles Dimps Adams Pete James Harold Buegene Medlock Joan Bobby Gwendolyn and James Elmore among others from Cottonwood Phenix City Auburndale and Gadsden.
Miss Ethel Walden hosted the Piney Grove WSCS on Thursday afternoon. The program featured a Bible reading by Miss Marjorie Pullum, prayers by Mrs. Creamer, and a mission lesson by Mrs. Creamer and Miss Pullum. A Missionary Korea tester by Rev. L. C. Brannon was read. Refreshments were served by seven members.
Multiple church circles gathered Monday afternoon for mission study meditation and business sessions. The Hattie Newton circle hosted twelve members and three visitors with prayers devotion and leadership by several members. Additional circles Rama fudoor Lottie Moon Lucy Wood Ida Keyton and Royal Service programs were reported with six to twelve attendees and guest observers.
Blakely civic club gathered at Miss Verne DuBose home with president Mrs. P Jenkins presiding. After business, DuBose served salad and iced drinks. A surprise party at Mrs. C G Brewer’s home followed, with many gifts for DuBose.
Personal notes recount Mr Monterey and companions staying with the Malones and Mrs Alice Dee, Miss Terry Blumberg's New York arrival after two months in Europe, and several families visiting Atlanta. Also announced is the 2d Century Club meeting at Mrs B Adams home with Mrs Hone Faulkner as hostess and updates on Dr and Mrs W T Burkett in Smith Station and other local movements.
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