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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1943
Page
10
Fragmented OCR notes describe Eugene Hales hosting a Christmas party with scattered names and places. The text references attendees such as Charles Ald and Mrs Wanderh in Dothan, Joans and Almas, and various surnames, but specific details and events are unclear due to corruption.
A festive Yule gathering hosted by Miss Nell Wynn featured guests including Mrs. Gwendo yn Stepnecon, Eleanor Martin, Margery Johnson, Annette Stephen, Nina Hathaway, and Christine Cotter Lane. The event, served by hostesses and attended by family and friends, created a warm holiday mood with music and light refreshments.
Mrs Taylor hosted a pink and white themed party at her residence on Dass Suret estecive rd celebrating Barbara Jane Arlor. Entertainment featured Ira Smith and games with a crowd including many local guests and neighbors. The gathering continued Saturday night with family fare and plans for a Montgomery weekend visit.
Approximately two hundred younger members attended the Penguin Club Christmas dance at Dothan Country Club last evening. Parents served as chaperones and guests from out of town included Misses Jean Bryson and Jane Bryson of Enterprise with Miss Lougenia Stallings and Miss Frankie Roberts hosting. Notable members listed include Shirler Doak Dotls Adams Tona Blatsios Juné Brynon Robyn Ann Driver Anette Harris Rosemary Johnson Jean Farmer Betty Wood Pearson Carolyn Spann and Lougenia Stallings.
Hartford notes describe a Christmas pageant presented by Girl Scouts and Brownies with Harriet Borland and Sara Miller in cast and a Christmastree gift exchange. Guests include family members and community figures as the troop celebrates with a visit from extended relatives and local residents.
The First Baptist Church will host Student Night at 7:00 pm on Sunday December 28. Sergeant Karela Wale of Napier Field will be organist and Daisy Del brookings will serve as violinist. The program includes a procession, scripture reading by Ensign Randall Goldthwaite, opening prayer by Al Garner, and a keynote by Chaplain Alfred K Boutsell of Camp Ruher. Musical numbers include a poem by Erin Dall and a focal solo by Corporal Paul Bosin.
In Hartford a miscellaneous bridal shower was given at the home of Mrs J W Huther for Mrs Thomas Sweeney. Hostesses included Mrs J W Riley Wis Shelly Mrs M Donnell and others. The event featured a floral setting and a gift presentation with attendees from Mobile Ovark Newville and Albany, concluding with festive well wishes for the bride.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Gease hostesses hosted a tea for her engagement to Evian Hur, with Mrs Seaborn and Mrs Gaalnes among organizers. The event featured light blue crepe gowns, white camellia corsage, green and white decor, and a gift display with numerous presents. about one hundred guests attended between four and six oclock.
Hartford special report notes an evening at the home of Mrs J S Quilin with decorations in white, green, and red. Guests included Mrs Glenn Gibson and Mrs Quilin’s sister, with refreshments served by Mrs J T Holman, Miss Virginia Gibson, and Miss Glyne Brileson.
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