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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1950
Page
5
A reflective meditation contrasts steadfast faith with prudence and love for humanity. It urges courage paired with humility and conviction balanced by sanity, warning against sentimentality. The piece champions core Christian virtues amid worldly temptations.
Enterprise and New Brockton residents Miss Mary Holland and Misa Winnie Kelley belong to the Moody Hospital School of Nursing graduating class. They will receive diplomas on September 26. Commencement events include a Baccalaureate sermon at First Baptist Church in Dothan on September 24, a Senior Banquet on September 23, and exercises at the Nurses' Home on September 29. Mrs L Baxley was elected chairman of the Grandview Baptist WMS circle at a meeting hosted by Mrs Grace Williams. two new members joined the thirteen present.
Merle Tilley and James Yancey Carroll united in a Saturday evening wedding at the Ozark Methodist Church. The ceremony featured Rev. Rupert Walkup and Dr. Dow Slaughter, with music by Florence Carroll and Wilmer Parker. Attendants wore foam green gowns, and a reception followed at the Community Club house with white chrysanthums and gladioli decor. The couple will reside in Ozark.
Auburn residents hosted relatives on Enterprise last week while trips to Birmingham, Jacksonville, and Dothan were enjoyed by families. The Sixth District Nurses Association meeting occurred in Dothan with members listed. Frozen apples show four months of storage retain most vitamins.
Auburn freshmen in Home Economics at Alabama Polytechnic Institute will be honored at a Smith Hall tea on September 29. Dean Marian Spidie announced the event, with Catherine Adams of Dothan as chair and Miss Dana Gatchell of the home economics faculty pouring. The Dana King Gatchell Home Economics Club sponsors the tea from 4 to 5 pm, with Dean Spidie and club officers in the receiving line.
Mamle Dorsey GA gathered Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Joe Jernigan president of the Baptist WAS to hear Linda Martin Mary Jo Forehand Judy Richardson Laura Benton and Patricia Feagy with Gayle Tomberlin giving meditation The group included 20 members and counselors Mrs Truett Meredith and Mrs Frey Faylor The next meeting will be at First Baptist Church with Joanne Mynard as host organizers and attendees listed from the local community
The notice lists Mack Jones Jr departing Monday to Evanston Illinois to pursue a Ph D at Northwestern University. It mentions visits and arrivals from Avon Park Soro Dothan and Charleston including Charles A Martin Leslie A LaDam and Mrs Spann and son Walker. Martha McBryde heads to Kilns College for her sophomore year as Helen Blount and Mrs Blount also travel toward Tuscaloosa for university entry.
Napier Field Methodist WSCS held its monthly meeting with Mrs Thames Spooner presiding. Nurses Cal ly Marsh Bernice Glover and Louise Williams spoke on health and brotherhood of nations. Hostesses served light refreshments. election of officers announced Grady King president W C G Cumbie veep Keener Baxley recording secretary Bart Harris corresponding secretary and Victor Mavity treasurer. Degrees of Eastern Star awarded Loyd Helland and Myrthe Nowell. TV and film notes contrasted with Hollywood in 1943 filming trends.
Donalsonville notes report AAUW members and guests gathering at the Blumberg home for a membership party and garden club activities. The program covers cemetery improvements, fund raising, and a review of the International Peace Garden booklet. Dorothy Watkins of Jacksonville was guest. Mrs. Oscar Smith presided. fines for absences discussed and a list of membership invites announced.
Enterprise notes Miss Sara Benton entertained the Mollie Henderson W. A. of the Reptial Church at her home on Thursday evening. fourteen members attended including new member Miss Lelly Baker. The meeting, directed by vice president Miss Dorie Harris, opened with the YWA Watchword. Nominating committee named: Jane Justice Connie Loomis and Mrs H O Kirkland. Connie Loomis presented chapters of the tilapion study The Prophet of Little Cane Creek. Hostess served refreshments to Doris Harris Juanita Adams Lourie Byrd Tommie a Betty Baker Connie Loom Vera Moaten Cataattie Byrd and J C Kirkland.
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