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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1949
Page
8
A compact quotation card quotes Beecher urging self discipline and high standards. It pairs with Marie Ebner Eschenbach reflections on value and worth, contrasting harsh self-judgment with fairness to others. The piece prompts reflection on personal effort and humility in daily life.
The Doihan Service League opened its season with a Wednesday luncheon at a Houston hotel. Nineteen members attended as Mrs. F A Flowers gave the president’s address outlining the league’s community service purpose. Reports from chairmen, Day Camp project notes, and a revised constitution were presented.
Seventy five contestants have registered for the Baby Revue to be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the city auditorium under the Dothan Pilot Aid. Judges will pick the most handsome boys and prettiest girls across age groups. Prizes include health certificates blue ribbons and loving cups for top scores in health beauty and personality. Grand prize awards follow at 3:00 p.m. in the same venue.
Mrs. A P Lamb hosted the Business Women's Circle of Southside Baptist Church on Monday evening. The mission study opened with prayer by Mrs Adams. Roy Day Jr led a discussion on Malachi, Paul, and Jesus. A brief business session followed and a Royal Service program was announced. Psalm 19 14 was recited to close the meeting. Six members attended.
Miss Helen Childs hosted a birthday anniversary Friday night at her parents home on Hartford route three. Guests included T. Yet, Bil pod John Skipper, Edward Wayne Hatfield, Lot and Ralph Hutto, Charles Burch, Peggy Spears, Audrey Bradshaw, Madeline Bradshaw, and many others. Also noted is a Holmes County singing convention at Bonifay cotter house with public invitation and a business trip of Jesse Stewart Rogers to Washington and New York after visiting his parents.
The Fidelis Sunday School class of Headland Avenue Baptist held a social meeting at the home of Mrs. Early Eddins with co hosts Mrs Frank Nowell and Mrs C T Andrews. Mrs J F Woody presided as secretary Mrs O W Scott read the minutes. Mrs Autha Hooker the class teacher reviewed a Hebrew chapter and prayers were led by Mrs Edwin Worthy and Miss Mary Beer a visitor. Gifts were given to Mrs Hooker who will move to Birmingham next week. Guests included Mrs Edward R Harris of Atlanta and Miss Linda Sue Stokes Mrs J E Dem of Macon GA and Miss Mary Beer. Members present listed many ladies including Mrs A M Stokes Mrs J C Adkinson Mrs Homer Wright and others.
Hartford special report notes Mrs Jess Gillis hosted a party for her daughter Brenda Sue's fourth birthday on a Wednesday afternoon. She was helped by Mrs J E Marley and Mrs Frank Glover with games and refreshments. Attendees included Janata Brannon Pon Brannon Sara Childs Lelia Ducden Peggy Hardwick Carole Brannon Jimmy Junior Billy Ray Posey James Daughtry Martha Bullaton Patsy Childs Buddy Childs Charley Dowling Danny Glover Jane Gilliz Carole Deane.
Hartford hostess Mrs A C Saunders entertained for her daughter Gracie and guests Misses Jane Jackson Alice Knight and Barbara Dobuston seniors at Huntingdon College and Mitiz J Cummings of Donalsonville Ga and Vanderbilt University at a othersink party. The room was decorated with seasonal cut flowers and guests rendered musical numbers. Present were Mary Houston Betty Guilford Kathleen Tindsll Ann Segrost Glynn Gibson Virginia Gibson Elizabeth Palmer Harriett Borland Lauriean Wood Marion Holmes Sarah Margret Hughes Jodean Harden Sue Folsom Janet McGee Ann Gills Mrs Earl Loftin Mrs Hartwell Hatcher Mrs Paul Black Mrs Bush Cox Mrs E H Anderson Mrs Ed Holmes Mrs Glen Gibson Mrs Dewey Brannon and Mrs Ralph Segrest of Bonifay Fla and Miss Virginia Clark.
Hartford Garden Club met at Mrs. W T Tianes home with co hosts. Program leader Mrs J P Kenedy spoke on bulbs and Lily bulbs were awarded to Mrs W O Daughtry for a zinnia arrangement. Seventeen members attended a salad tea after the talk. The Young Woman's Study Club plans a luncheon Friday at the Houston Hotel with S J Gellersted Jr presiding.
Miss Myra Deal celebrated her 17th birthday with a party at her mother Mrs Gas Deal’s home. Attendees include Jarolyn Moore Charles Smart Lennette Wetford Harold Anders son Billie Branton Charles McTendon Naya Harrell Harold Deal Jane Johnson Wallace Newton Myra Deal and many others including Mortis Gene Reation Lamar Johnson Burl Tindell Earl Tindell Donald Clyde Skipper and Margaret Deal among listed guests.
Mr and Mrs Bacvey Greathouse hosted a Sunday dinner on route two celebrating the second birthday anniversary of Mrs Hattie Greathouse. Guests included numerous Greathouse relatives and friends from Clayton Eufaula Troy Enterprise Gordon and surrounding areas, with extended family connections across several towns.
Mrs Elton Pierce led two chapters from the mission book Newness of Life during a WSCS meeting at the home of Mrs Esrle Gibbons in Donalsonville. Twenty seven members attended the study and were served refreshments after the program. The event featured Mrs Joe Howard as pianist and decorations with a green and white color note.
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