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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1949
Page
3
An OCR fragment presents a garbled autumnal verse with references to fading summer, nature’s beauty, and a carnival of beuty. It juxtaposes life and death themes with vivid imagery of trees, warning, and patient endurance as a stylized meditation.
The Community Bible Study met at Mrs Murphy in May with Mrs J L Blakely leading prayers and the hostess delivering the devotional on Holy Spirit Mrs Blakely also led, and Mrs Jack Taylor gave an hymn Eternal. Attendees included Mrs Wade Taylor Mrs J A Stinson Mrs Reginald Stinson Mrs St A Gilbert Mrs J J Blakey Mrs T W White and others. The New Woman's Auxiliary planned a social at Mrs Ilan Griggs's home on North abreet with reminders to attend and to report at the next meeting.
Ozark society holds a sequence of pre nuptial events honoring Miss Agnes Thomason bride elect of Albert Bartlett. The week of luncheons and teas features autumn flower decor, yellow and white motifs, and gifts from friends including Mrs J M Semmes and Mrs Glenn Hollman. A Saturday luncheon at the Community Clubhouse continues the celebrations with a formal dining room setting and personalized place cards for guests.
AFWC director lists district prize winners during a Enterprise board meeting. Highlights include awards for writing, music, and community service as members discuss the fifth district gathering in Dallas and a future workshop.
A Sunday family reunion was held at the late Josiah Hughes residence to honor birthday anniversaries of Mr and Mrs Wallace Jimmerson, Mr and Mrs J T Branton, and others. Attendees included E H Hadden family, Leo Hadden, Clark Michael and more from Florida and Michigan, with songs accompanying the gathering.
The Chi Rho youth group of the First Christian Dutch enjoyed a Friday night social at the Recreation Center. A large number attended. After an hour of games, members returned to the shore for refreshments.
The Rev. Frank Scofield of the First Christian Church and several members depart for Selma to attend the 64th annual convention of Christian Churches of Alabama. Scofield will lead the opening devotional period as the convention begins with activities for women and men, led by Rev. O. T. Foster of Flatfences.
Newville community groups held meetings with plans for fall activities. The home demonstration club discussed freezing cooked fonds and recognized members. Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society heard a Bible quiz and essay, with refreshments afterward. A Tuesday High PTA meeting set October 4 to sponsor a beauty queen contest with prize money for winners.
Be My and Mrs Emory T Nelson announce the birth of a daughter, Betty Carol, born in St Vincent's Hospital at Fackwonvilly, Fin September 18. Nelson was formerly Betty Anne Patterson of this city.
The Scottie Frasier Study club hosts a luncheon Tuesday at 12:30 at Mea Luther Wilson’s home. Mrs Myer Blumberg delivers the president’s address. The New Century Club opens its luncheon at the same hour at the Houston hotel with Abrs M C Howe Mrs Gipsy Baccar and Bire W F Burkett as hostesses. The Onyx Nazar Sunday School class from Foster Street Methodist Church plans 7:00 pm Tuesday gathering with husbands as guests. University news notes Alabama entrants including Robert Lokey Jack Garner George Mawne Charles Sheen Fratskiin Paterson Hent Sardar Glenn Haring and Luther Gause. Nina Hanahan Guild meets Tuesday at 20:00 am at Mrs Horace Hall’s home with Mrs Arthur Reyton hosting. Mrs William Brown entertains St Ann’s chapter at 20:00 gm Tuesday at West Main Home. Mrs J T Eley was returned to her shore in Mertgor.
Miss Hilda Heath and Hillart Forehand wed at First Methodist Church Enterprise in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony. The bride, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Dudley Heath of Leonia Florida, wore duchess satin with a flower bouquet. groom son of Mr. and Mrs. Forehand of Enterprise. The reception followed at the Hotel Raws. The couple plan to reside in Tuscaloosa after a New Orleans Biloxi honeymoon.
Pio and van spent weeks with daughter and son Jadauy. Mr and Mrs Myon Blumiborg hosted guests over the weekend including David Blumberg, Cartan Ziker of Atlanta and Jay Fiho of St Low 0. Dr Bessie Williams left for Jessup Ga to attend a con devious Lil Jess of her con. Edwin Williams and Mr and Mrs E 2 Griffith welcomed visitors. The Griffiths returned from Seattle after a ticket agents convention and toured Yellowstone Park en route home spending several days in Orangeburg with Mr and Mrs TR Griffith.
Herbert Gentry, a deaf mute, faces a murder trial in Talladega for the pistol slaying of Mrs Lourse Deal Columpus and her friend Mrs Flnoia Adams Gentry. Found nude bodies were discovered at the rear of the Sentry home last winter as many watched in horror. A sanity board ruled him sane. a judge ordered a single trial despite pleas of innocence or insanity.
The text outlines a separate trial on each plea heard before Judge Dehardetebon with Circuit Solicitor Wackrellend County. Solicitor Harry Teel directs pretrial, about 26 witnesses expected, Gentry involved, a bilingual interpreter likely, and Gentry a former student at the State School for the Destriers. In Memphis Mrs M L V Smith solved a home fire loss with a diamond mounting preserved atop ashes. In Mobile Thomas J O'Brien Jr faces a drunken driving conviction after a collision with the city marshal's car. fined 23 dollars.
The Fall Winter Fashion Book showcases over 130 practical, easy to sew pattern designs for all ages. Winl dams, address and style number requested for each pattern. Matonite desired, just out with new ged vies a come.
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