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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1949
Page
10
A reflection on true Christian virtue urging conviction without arrogance and faith without credulity. It calls for charity without condescension, meek power, balanced emotion, and love for humanity beyond sentimentality.
Chipley Methodist Church will observe Promotion and Hay Day Sunday at 8 40 a m with the entire church gathered in the main assembly room. The program features a call to worship by Dix Dawnell with choir music and a talk by Harry Crissman the church school superintendent. Dorothy McNeill will tutor youth and Jake Lewis will discuss adults in the church school. Certificates of promotion will be awarded to children in the various departments.
The Presbyterian WOC of the Clio and Pea River churches met at the Clio Church on Monday afternoon, electing Mrs. Felsom Foster to preside and appointing Mrs. R. A. Mann and Etra W. J. Tillman to lead a drive for subscriptions to The Christian Observer. A Bible lesson from John was taught by Rev. A. R. Cates. Louise Baxter hosted a bridge gathering with prizes won by Mrs. W. J. Tillman and Mrs. W. A. Jackson. refreshments served to several members.
About 140 guests attended a Marianna P T A tea honoring the faculty at Marianna schools. The event in the high school cafeteria featured purple and gold decorations, a welcome by Mrs Eugene Bowles P T A president, and a program highlighting goals for Blue Ribbon membership. Music was by the high school band under Howell Hampton.
Blakely Amelia news item lists students entering Hollins Holling College Converse College and Abraham Baldwin College. Local visits include Bostwick Loyless Spence students teachers and families across Georgia Florida and Tennessee with births and a kitchen storage quip about a fur coat.
The visitor list includes Mrs. Mary Carter, Dr. J. L. Reynolds, B. C. Botts, Tack Chandler, James Lee Reynolds, Horace McLean, and Mrs. Malcolm McKinnis who spent the weekend with his mother.
Blakely Baptist Woman's Missionary Society circles held Monday meetings at members homes. Circles reported funds for orphans nearly complete and focused on stewardship with devotions, prayers, and refreshments. Members planned Day of Prayer for State Missions and upcoming events with new arrivals and community service.
Gil Lowe son of Mr and Mrs A G Lowe was honored at a party on Tuesday afternoon at the Northcutt home for his second birthday. Blue and white decorations and a cake with blue embroidery marked the celebration. Six young friends attended and were served ice cream and candy. Mrs Lowe was assisted by Mrs Northcutt and Ange Vine Cook. ONE WAY TO DO IT SLINT Mich AUP A man tried a new remedy for starlings by hanging sulfur rubbed underwear in trees and the birds disappeared.
Mr and Mrs Mandio de Costa of Haverhill Massachusetts, evicted from their farm, search for a new home. They have ten children and seventeen cows and appeal for assistance to relocate quickly.
The Bonnie Ray Circle gathered with eleven attendees at Mrs. Luther Warthin’s home. Mrs. Wo R. Alexander led the meeting with a devotional, followed by program participants Mrs. Lester George Mrs. J. B. Chaney Mrs. B. V. Lee Sys H. G. Fryer and Mrs. L. B. Lone. Mrs. Warrick served during the event.
Ed Bradley discovered that a thirsty horse can drink from a fountain just like a human. Lacking a bucket or trough, he turned on the fountain and used a shovel to guide the water stream into the horse’s mouth.
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