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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1949
Page
1
A reflective verse notes that courage lies in steady love and trust, even amid hardship. It speaks of inward resolve, brave deeds, and the insistence that one must act where fate places them, near heaven and infinity. Inspiration from Amiel echoes through lines about resilience and purpose.
Mrs R B Durham entertained guests at her College Street home for a Tuesday bridge session. Drinks were served in the afternoon as scores were awarded to Mrs Geone Warrick and Mrs Alex Hewett.
The Fidelio Sunday Schools class of Hartford Baptist Church held a social Monday night in the church recreation building hosted by Mrs Robert McKenie and Rie Jousten Blaver. Mrs Bill Gardner gave a devotional message. Officers elected: Mrs Houston Blount president, Mrs Dick Jerking rrg president, Mrs Robert McKene secretary and treasurer, Mrs Tall Gardner devotional leader. Teachers named: Mrs CC Bennet clam s teacher, Mrs William Sammons assistant, Mrs Rhett Williamson sponsor. Refreshments served to numerous members including Mrs CC Bennett, Mrs Wilburn, Mrs Shelly Sketo, Mrs Flouins Toole, Mrs Hillman, Mrs BI Gardner, Mrs Beulah Richards Mee, William Samm ny, Janet McGee, and others.
Blakely special church unit meets at Blakely Baptist with Mrs Rutis Taine presiding and EEO noted by Mrs Woe Atory and Mrs Trobinson Moterdon. Devotional by Grady Smith and JL Becknam. book review and Day of Prayer planned for the next circle meeting. Will be held September 13 at 8 pm at Mrs Jett Loftin home. all members urged to attend with refreshments. Mr and Mrs Thine Rhimber resign and will spend two weeks in Taropa.
Mr and Mrs Warren Dens announce the engagement of their daughter Wayrena to Lieutenant Benjamin Groff Nell of Rewvile Pennsylvania. The marriage is planned for an early date at the Mystic Baptlet church in Bristol Florida.
Names of g is leaving Sunday for Montgomery to attend Huntingdon College and other locals visiting Mobile Panama City Beach and Dothan. Mentions Mrs Livingston and Barheld, Stricklands, and Wilson Talbert Goolsby treated for a football injury. Includes Cowan family visits and a grandparent’s degree at Georgia Tech.
Samson News reports greetings and visits among residents including Mrs Ralpa Landingham, Dr Cooper and Ms Henderson returning home after visits in Montgomery, Oak Grove, Florala, and Auburn. Notes of family interactions and travel, plus a death in Damascus prompting family gathering, with several locals hosting guests and attending events.
An old newspaper ad-style feature promotes Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers. It details quick hair styling changes from bob cuts to short sleek looks, and offers face-shape guidance with six hairstyle types designed by Tan Stylists for Powers models. Readers are urged to write for the book's details and order info.
The Junior Music Club held its first meeting of the season at the Recreation Center. President Rose Long presided as Helen Howell was elected counselor and honorary member. Officers include Mary Beten as vice president, Minna Sue Hayes as secretary, Jane Hobson Edwins as treasurer, and Hing Bara Anne Cunningham as official. The program featured a piano solo, folk songs, a talk on Negro spirituals, group singing, and Caroline Calhoun as accompanist. Sixteen members answered roll call.
Mrs W W Harvey hosted a Thursday two oclock luncheon at her North Hering Street home. The surprise shower honored Mrs Williant A Cores with garden flowers and arrangements, plus guests Mrs ON Francis, Mrs Herbert Porter, Mrs Charles Dunseth, Mrs W Pullman, and Mrs Joe Huntington. A meeting for orchestra study was called by Fay Britches Coum at 7:45 pm at Ars W Wipon. Nurses' meeting announced for September 1 at Moody Hospital with Dr Thomas B Woods as principal speaker.
The PAL FASHION BOOK offers over 150 pattern designs for all ages with easy to sew options. It advertises sizes from 12 to 42 and a pattern price of 23 cents, urging readers to order for new styles and savings.
SLAERLY Special The Blakely Womans club met at the clubhouse with Mrs P Whitehead presiding A luncheon October 12 was planned The program included Shellman Garden Club topics and the study year To Know Georgia Better A birthday party for E L Etheridge near Brown's Cross Roads drew many relatives and friends including Jack Herring Ruth Metton and others Preservation of local history and state symbols were discussed The safety pin inventor Walter Hunt is noted as ownership details in 1849.
Mr and Mrs Watlam F Green of Marianna route three announce the birth of their son James Wallie Lom in Da’han Hospital on September. The baby’s grandparents are Mr and Mrs Allo Blach Moh of Dothan route, and Mr and Mrs Floyd Green of Marianna route three. A historical note states an ironworks was established in New Jersey about 1674 as the first outside New England.
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