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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1948
Page
11
A poetic excerpt attributes lines to William Ernest Henley, ending with I am the captain of my soul. The text presents a renowned resilience theme with imagery of fate, chance, and the afterlife as it asserts personal mastery despite adversity.
Members of the Lafayette Street Methodist W S C S met Monday to hear reports from circle chairmen and plan remodeling of the parsonage. Mrs C H Hildreth led the opening prayer and Mrs W G Johnson delivered a devotional message on Friends.
Mrs H H McAliley presided at a WSCS meeting at Foster Street Methodist Church. The hour was moved to 3 15 pm each year on the first Monday in September. An educational seminar will be held at Samson September 22. New members were added and 42 members attended. Dr C W Northcutt has been reassigned to Curtis Memorial Church in Dothan after attending Alabama Methodist conference in Montgomery.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church held its monthly session with reports from committees and a devotional hour led by Mrs. S. G. Knowles. Honors were given to Mrs. Henry A. Parker for her service as pastor's wife, and plans were announced for September 1 Mission Day of Prayer. Circle Twelve posted the highest attendance, and the group closed with a hymn and prayer.
The Geneva Garden Club organized in March met September 4 at the Geneva Community Center with twenty five members. Hostesses welcomed guests as the group discussed camellias with guest speaker Mrs. A J Latimer and garden tips from Mrs Norvelle Latimer.
Mrs. Robert Vann and Mrs. Wade Griffin visit Gadsden and Montgomery while guests attend weddings and family visits. Billy Joe Stuart returns to Dothan after a Jacksonville trip with his mother Mrs. W R Stuart. Other items note Mrs. Clark Rudder at a Druid Hills wedding and families visiting relatives in Meridian Athens Slocomb and New York City itineraries.
Miss Mary Holloday and J Gerald Fondren were married August 8 at Bethel Baptist Church Fort Deposit with Rev Ted Seale officiating. Music by Betty Sue Garner and Mrs M D Holmes. Reception at the Holloday home followed. The bride a Judson College graduate and Fondren a WWII veteran and A P I student will reside in Auburn.
The Rev E T Carroll spoke to the Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary yesterday afternoon at the parsonage about Christian doctrine and answered questions. Mrs Joseph Kellerman introduced him. Mrs Charles R Farmer presided and reviewed the year's work. United Thank Offering urged for presentation September 15 at a special service. Treasurer's report by Mrs C T Schwalb. program chair Mrs Hardee Johnston. light refreshments by Mrs Robert McCoy. sixteen members attended.
The Slocomb Masonic Temple hosted an Eastern Star meeting where Mrs. Margaret Granger was named Worthy Matron and T. T. Dalton Worthy Patron. Other officers include J. B. Deal associate patron, Bermee Hornsby treasurer, Ora L. Thomas marshal,Marie Griffin chaplain, Kate Garner organist, Melle Deal Ruth, Myrtle Yeoman Esther, Juanita Register Martha, Louise Hughes Fledtra, Fell Stelle Roland warden, and Dalton sentinel. An orchid care note follows offering tips to extend a bloom’s life.
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