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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1949
Page
3
A chaotic marriage of names and events fills a Women’s Page wedding and society column. It lists Alice Barbour Bennett and other relatives, notes visits of Mr and Mrs Weeks and family, and mentions a student staying for the weekend, with scattered references to local institutions and events.
First Baptist Womane Missionary Society circles met in members homes on Monday afternoon to complete summer plans. Reports were given, devotional talks shared, and prayers offered as circles 9 through 14 discussed topics from cooperation and religion to aid for trench refugees, with guests and multiple hostesses noting communal offerings and social times.
Grandview YWA members meet at a Grandview Baptist church home. Rheuwell McCord is elected president while Fay Reeves leads the program on Communism themes. Members and guests share a watchword song and light refreshments.
Mrs Yasily Eubanks entertained friends and relatives Sunday at a dinner in observance of her husband s birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C A Ingvont of Patency, Mrs RT Bown and Janice Brown of Dotanir, Mrs Eubanks and family, plus several others from Pansey and Calvanwood. The Junior Harmony Club hosted a meet Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Recreation Center and all members were urged to attend.
Members of the Onyx Smart Sunday School class of Fnate Street Methodist church hosted a Wiener roast on Tuesday night. Husbands were special guests, supper preceded a church program and business session led by Mrs. Jonn Dirkins. Attendees included numerous couples such as Colonel and Mrs John Marbn, Mr and Mrs Julian Smith, and Miss Robbie Gillis among others.
The 45th annual singing convention of the Middle Creek society was held at Magnolia Church. President J. Z. Mallory presided with WY Weed. Numerous leaders and committee members were named including W. T. Weed, Lyman Davis, Tommy Spurlock, and Rev G W Bald ich as chaplain. An extensive list of participants and officers followed with the noon welcome by W T Weed.
Ashford Miss Jo Ann Toney celebrated her eleventh birthday with an afternoon party at her home. Guests enjoyed yard games, a white birthday cake, decorated table, and eleven candies. Attendants included Jane Uevinson Sara Grim es Marelle Henrington Dorothy Mickman and others.
Ash ord Bridge gatherings highlighted by Mrs McCraney honored guest Mes John Malcolm Mc Craney who moved from Graceyite to Chipley. Decorations featured motigolds and fruit amid two tables of games. High score awarded to Mrs May Brier, consolation to Mrs Johnson of Gordon. guests include Mrs Max Bruner and Mrs Wells with new editor Mrs Wells from Arizona.
Blakely Union School auditorium hosted PTA committees with Mire XT Crayford presiding. Chairmen named for Cub Scouts and related roles. general fund donations noted, and a district meeting announced for Bainbridge on October 11. Principal HH Bunsen praised school programs and new classes as teachers highlighted facilities and achievements.
DONALSONVILLE Special The Presbyterian Women of the Church met Monday afternoon with Mrs Nether Youmans leading the mission study Mrs J W Brunson led the opening prayer and members gave talks on Home Missions and Easter In Japan Mrs Homer Goodwin Mrs JW Bullason and Mrs BB Clarke spoke. Officers for the past year were elected including superintendent LW Barber secretary treasurer teachers Miz Fred Gibbons cradle roll and nursery Mrs Launder Garwood beginners Mr Don Skinner primary Mrs Font Chance and others.
The Foremen Wireyand club met at the KatOLog Wednesday evening for a chicken supper. Attending were Mrs Jasper Baines, Mrs Roy Baines, Mrs HA hei, Mrs Clyde Cunningham, Mrs G Fletcher, Mrs JD Fountain, Mrs Ralph Franklin, Mrs LD Granger, Mrs G W Hawkins, Mrs J M Howe, Mrs Emory Méndhewe, Mrs Ralph Money, Mrs A Posey, Mrs Byte P3 bus, Mrs Jack Shirsh, Mrs J W Slesle, Mes J T Stewsi, Mrs Ja W Wilkes and Mrs George Wredds.
Olbert of the Ruth Sunday School class of the First Baptist church met last night at Mrs Howard Doster's home for a clinic conducted by teacher Mrs W R Jordan. Refreshments followed instruction and members joined a visitation program. Attending officers included My J Garrett, Mrs Joe Pace, Mrs Billy Sanders, Mrs Raytoo Coleman, Mrs Eugene Faulimer, Mrs Paul Robinson, Mrs Jack Cable, Mrs Wade Thomas, Mrs Max Puller, Mr Francis Meeker and Mrs Jordan.
Mr and Mrs Hershel P Baker announce a son Jerry Adderson born September 14 at a hospital. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Sam Juley and Mrs Mellon Baker of Dothan. A daughter Laura Susan Chandler born September 21 at St Margarets Hospital Montgomery to Mr and Mrs Leonora Chandler. Laura’s paternal grandmother is Mrs Floyd Chandler.
The Ashford Methodist Circle hosted a meeting Monday afternoon at a living room setting. Rev Raymond Renner and Mrs Renner attended with Mrs Selsteat Meadows as hospitality host. Mrs Charlie MuAr Jr led the devotional on Good Neighbors and outlined community needs through Austria related to the mission.
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