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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1951
Page
4
Mr and Mrs C L Steed hosted a camp party honoring James E Johnston of the U S Navy in San Diego California. The turkey supper and evening recreation included games and entertainment by attendees.
Local social notes list numerous visits and family gatherings including Captain and Mrs Louis Stark in Montgomery, Mrs Shelley Wilson and J D Sawyer's families, Hubert Moore of Panama City, Emory Freddick of Phenix City, Jack Daughtry and relatives from Montgomery Eufaula and Birmingham, plus others from Tampa and Little Falls as residents and guests move through the area.
A partial list of residents and visitors recaps weekend gatherings across multiple towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. H Sawyers, Mrs. Clint Lamp, Miss Gene Roberts, Bobby Hayes student, and families from Troy, Mobile, Opelika, Grange, and Blue Springs. The notes mention guests staying with local hosts and students visiting relatives.
Local society notes describe Easter visits in Atmore with Mr and Mrs J and family, Mr and Mrs Edwin Harris visiting Mrs Harris parents, and Miss Rhoda Nichols Nina Hanshen and Anna Green Martin vacationing on the Nichols yacht at Panama City. The Berry family also appears with Charlen and sons Bob and Steve amid social events.
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