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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1949
Page
3
A poetic fragment notes daily toil by Cobtrn Beyer and family. It reflects gratitude for a steady home life with a daughter a son a small flowering patch and a quiet heart content, praising divine support for daily labor.
The Baptist WMS met Monday afternoon for an installation of officers at an impressive service led by Mrs. H A Parker. The program opened with the WMS theme song and the watch word recited. Mrs. Max Morris led the devotional and Mrs. W E Andrews spoke on Sharing With Others. Mrs. Eugene Faulkner guided a program titled Christ the Answer for Atheistic Communism. Seventy eight members attended the social hour following the event.
Pattern showcases a wardrobe ensemble with a bodice wig and full skirt featuring scalloped cuts. Includes a round collar blouse and detailed trim to enhance the four design set.
Dorian Garden Club met Tuesday morning at the home of the former on Cherokee avenue. Beautiful rose arrangements adorned the rooms and a centerpiece of Talisman roses graced the party table. Mrs C S Lewis presided and the yearbook was distributed. Wilhelmina Schad reported on the cemetery project. Lawton Dye was the principal speaker on Modern Landscaping. Refreshments were served during social hour.
The Presbyterian WOC met at the church Monday afternoon with twenty seven members present. Mrs. Spurgeon Howell presided and Mrs. Charles Dunseth reported for the religious education committee. Mrs. J. C. Knight spoke on faith and adult responsibility. Mrs. W. H. Nett discussed the World Student Christian Federation.
Gayle Dean, eight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ford Bean of Hartford, celebrated at a Saturday birthday party at home. Games were led by Betty Catton and Sara Snell, with ice cream and cake served later and balloon favors given to a list of attendees.
Geneva County students head to Auburn University Alabama University of Alabama Troy State Teachers College Stetson Judson Sepans Montevalio among the colleges listed. Names include Fred Lacz Helen Hightower Betty Ann Selfers Kathryn Jackson Lonnie Cowan Cecil Carr Jean Duncan West Johnson Jack Herring Maryalice Mor Karol Latimer Joe Hughes Daklay Vickers Billy Vickers Randall Smith Jack Smith Carle Dean McCall Rollin Mr Call Velma Black Mary Elyse Johnson Peggy Jerkins and others.
Mrs Hugh Ross led the Royal Service program for the Woman's Missionary Society at Southside Baptist Church. Ida Turner circle presented a devotional All Things in Common by Mrs F McLeod and prayers by several members. Discussions covered Christ and atheistic communism and a note on returning from communism. Forty three members attended.
In Donalsonville special Baptist Women’s Missionary Society circles met. Ann Judson Circle hosted by Mrs. Bin-Greer with tea and a talk on Dr Harold Dye’s Like the Stars. Margaret Aiken Circle of Business Women discussed a polar-ice curtain image and the program Christ the Answer to Atheistic Communism. Visitors included Mrs Roy Jones and Mrs Harry O’Neal.
Mr and Mrs J C Strickland of Cottonwood announce a son Ronnie Galvin born September 18 in a Dethan hospital. Grandparents are Rev J C Strickland and Mrs Strickland of Cottonwood route one and Mr and Mrs W E Smith of Ashford. In Marianna Mer and Mrs Albert Williams announce a son Donald Ester born September 19 at Jackson Hospital. Mrs Williams is the former Irene Marshall of Bonifay.
A string of bridal gatherings honored Mrs. W. D. Cannon on recent celebrations. Mrs. Jason Trant hosted a Tuesday evening shower at her mother's East Lafayette home with floral decor and refreshments for 18 guests. Neil Campbell hosted a Wednesday kitchen shower for 18 at her West Washington Street home with mixed arrangements and rice and cakes. Other events included a seated tea at Mrs. Max Morris on Dusy Street and a later gathering at Mrs. H. S. Nordan's home featuring roses and green white decor, with readings and songs by Anne Mallory and Faycile Morris among attendees such as Miss Betty Rae Love, Miss Jackie Cooley, and Miss Lilly Joyce Thomas.
The September meeting of the Firemen's Wives' Club was hosted by Mrs. Ralph Franklin on North Appletree street. Mrs. Ray Barnes and Mrs. L. D. Granger served as hostess and secretary, with Mrs. J. W. Steele winning a bingo prize. Light refreshments followed for members including Mrs. Jasper Barnes and others.
Hartford News items note Mrs. Mary Ann Gills visiting sister Mrs. Ay Fields and Mrs Randolph Howell suffering a broken arm after a yard fall. A.C. Donalson of Enterprise stayed with Randolph Howell’s family, with many relatives and friends listed as weekend guests from Osborn, Lakeland, Crestview, and other areas. The piece also mentions Miss Mation Wright heading to Tuscaloosa as a University junior and a brief Montgomery visit by Eugene Thortey and son Kenneth.
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