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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1950
Page
5
Fragmentary notice reflects a poetic reflection on storms and seeking peace, mentioning a stormy petrel and references to comfort and endurance. It also notes Mrs. Vandy Porrester's return home after a two week visit with family members W M Harris and family.
Mrs. Carl Watson hosted a Wednesday afternoon lawn party on Nora Herting Street to celebrate Branley Watsons fourth birthday. Children enjoyed games and prizes in a festive setup with pink ice and a wagon dessert with two tiers. Family friends include Breve Camer y Wimbley, Dolly Lo Sue Reynolds Kenneth Don Hagler Joan Garrard Caroly pler Jolda Richardt Garrard Guy Re land Chrthie Boland Raymond Shelley Jr Judy Watson Mickey Watson Garrard Joyce Bush and others.
Flow er Lovers Club met at Mrs Singleton home in Enterprise with 16 members and one guest Linda Martin. Highlights included a prize winning essay by sixth grader Our Nelive Birds tin on Conservation of Birds, new officers elected and plans for the Rose Luncheon in May.
Enterprise reports Mrs. Leon A. Boyd hosted Women of the Presbyterian Church at her Daleville street home. Eight members and one visitor attended, with Mrs. Eaton Speigner presiding and Mrs. Q. N. Bird recording minutes.
A fragmented notice hints at a Spring 1900 fashion book titled Bar Sellar Bock. It mentions family themes with a little girl, growing grin, and mature templates. The text references designs for a broad collection and a publication by Per Dupy Prive.
Hartford special report on the United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting at Mrs Corbitt's home with co host Mrs Commander presiding. Nominating committee recommends keeping current officers for another year. A memorial Day service plan and letters about an Alabama vision meeting were noted.
Mrs. Allen Byrd and Mrs. Lloyd Martin hosted the Alpha Epsilon chapter gathering at Mrs. A. E. Lee’s home. Four rushees attended the event, including Mrs Warry Gilder Mrs Joe Thomason Mrs Timmy Hernson Jr and Miss Lucy Hutchison. Mrs Callaway led the Beta Sigma Phi ritual and a program on Walk amy from Reader's Digest was summarized by Mrs Vance Hutchison. Dessert and coffee followed for nineteen members and guests.
Mrs H B Lingo hosted a birthday party for her daughter celebrating her 16th birthday at the Cottonwood route one home on Saturday. Guests included family and neighbors from Columbus and nearby areas, with Mrs C B Lingo of Columbus assisting in serving refreshments.
A large group gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John H Halstead on Route Two for a family reunion. Surviving children listed include D Lawson Kelley of Doran A E Kelley of Graceville and many others from Dothan Campbelton Ozark and nearby towns. Attendees planned the 1851 reunion at the Knowles home in Campbellton Florida with numerous Kelley relatives and friends from across the region.
The Pierian Club's regular meeting on Thursday featured a musical program directed by Mrs. W. H. Edmonds. Soloists Flo Moates and Mrs. Harry Gilder performed, with Miss Jane Justice on violin and a choral trio among the highlights. The event included an Easter anthem and a social reception with Spring flower decor and refreshments.
The Webb Woman's Society of Christian Service held its monthly meeting at Mrs. J. H. Lea's home. New officers and chairmen were elected including Mrs. James Whatley as president Melborne Ivey as vice president and Mrs. Joe Borland as treasurer. Fifteen members attended and the birthday anniversary was celebrated during the social hour. Captain R F Stark, of the Fifth Air Force, underwent an appendectomy Easter Sunday and is convalescing in Nagoya base hospital.
Hertford Garden Club met at the Kennedy home for an April session with a program on corsages led by Mrs WE Anderson. Officers were announced for the new year, a Junior Banquet corsage project was planned, and vocal solos by Miss Hughes and Miss Windham complemented a light salad service for twenty five members and visitors.
Jeanie Chancey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wendell Chancey, celebrated her fifth birthday at a kindergarten party on Friday morning. Mrs Chancey assisted by Mrs B F Kelsoe, with games directed by Mrs Kelsoe. Pink and white decor framed the tea table with cake and punch. The cake bearers and guests included Pegey Rhodes Johnnie Adams Gaye Chambers Jimmy Walker Pattine Kelsoe Britt Bromberg and others.
Hartford special report on the Women's Bible Class of St. Paul's Methodist Church, now reformed as the Women's Society of Christian Service. Officers elected include President Mrs. Pa Stanley, Vice President Mrs. Chit Mendrix, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Frank Glover, and Spiritual Life Leader Mrs. Mattie Childs. Various committees named and Mrs Clift Hendrix chosen as reporter. Mr and Mrs Herman Blumenberg left for a week visit with relatives in Tampa and St. Petersburg.
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