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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1949
Page
3
An evocative, fragmented meditation on an old house and its scent. The narrator recalls mingled fragrances and a long, tranquil memory, linking the dwelling to a journeying companion and a sense of timeless calm.
Mrs Robert Ramsey hosted the Em axes DAR chapter at her North Herringshort home for a monthly program. Plans for completing Houten county history and building funds for a DAR national building in Washington were discussed. A historical quiz led by Mrs Earl Marnoni and a dessert reception followed, with several chapter members listed among the attendees.
The paper notes several birth announcements including twins Jon ny Thies and Glade Joyee born September 8 to Joni Shopler and Nya Berry in hospital, with relatives Calvin Smith and Lenn McGriff mentioned as family. Stephen tonne Fern born September 1 to Peter H. Rycenheimer and Mrs. Bysiesheimer, with grandparents G S Garner and B H Rydesheimer. Announcer references Annie Oakley as a historical note.
Methodist circles met Monday afternoon to continue the mission study book Newness of Life. Circles 1 through 10 held meetings in homes or at designated hosts with eight to ten members and several visitors present. Devotions, prayers, and business sessions followed readings from the study book, with talks on Christian womanhood and investments, ending in refreshments or social time.
A jumble of society mentions notes convalescence travel and visits. Mrs Dan Bane convalesces at her home 603 North Apple Tree while Mr and Mrs R R Church from Salisbury NC arrive for several days with relatives. Several families including the Bailies Roxas and Herring clans visit or travel between Orlando Pensacola and Tallahassee for schooling nursing and family events.
The Fing Aing Club held its opening fall luncheon at Mrs. T Ki McFatter's home. Co-hostesses Mrs. W F Bailey Mrs. Nathan Greenberg and Mrs. Lex Rowling aided as business session elected a candidate for Dothan Woman of the Year. Richard Ramsey retiring president received a gift.
Miss Annie Mae Murdock was elected president of the Moody Hospites alumnus association at the monthly meeting held at the nurses home. Annie Wise was named vice president and Mrs Martha Thomsey secretary and treasurer. Hostesses included Mrs Kate Register and others. social hour followed the business session with a salad course and iced drinks. Visitors Jay Dinkins and W Littlejohn attended. members listed include Mrs Viola Neveton, Mrs Francis Box, Miss Amy Mae Murdock, and many others.
Mrs Loyd Miller entertained Saturday for daughter Linda Sue Miller on her fourth birthday. Guests included Jerry Crews Jimmie Aplin Joan Wise Carolyn Parker Jerry Logan Jamie Fay William Pegsy Fimmy E B Stafford Ronnie Williams Annette Stafford. A pink and blue two tier cake topped by four pink candles was served with cream cake and fresh drinks. Each guest received a party favor as fall floral arrangements decorated the home.
The Bhilathea Class of First Methodist held a spend the day gathering at Mrs. Tom Goodson’s home with dahlias from Rev. W. S. Guice’s garden. Rev. Guice addressed the devotional, and Mrs. Mabel Fleming spoke on Prayer in the United Nations. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Guice, dozens of members, and several guests. A social for the Junior Department of First Baptist Sunday School is planned at the church Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
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