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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1950
Page
4
Fragmentary notice hints at a wedding and a birth or anniversary event under a stylized poetic voice. Readable phrases urge perseverance and timing, referencing a pair or party and a hopeful outlook. The text blends verse and casual editorial tone, with uncertain proper names and dates.
Miss Mary Nell Pate of Ashford is feted as a bride elect in two gatherings hosted by Mrs. Willis Perry McArthur Mrs. John Ed Williams and Mrs. Henry C Lambert. About seventy two guests attend the Monday morning event with pink and white blooms music and refreshments, followed by a Tuesday afternoon tea at Mrs Christmas home with a pink and white theme. Attendees include Eleanor Logan Martin Kathryn Lane Mary Eleanor Goldtowait Mary Bess Fling Howell Nettie Jean Lewis of Dothan and others from Atlanta and nearby towns.
Miss Mavis Monk bride elect daughter of Mrs M N Monk of Skipperville was honored at a tea shower by Mrs Morrell Baker Mrs Relph Grantham Mrs Floyd Buckner and Mrs Mary Martha McClendon in Skipperville Junior High School auditorium. Decor included dahlias gardenias. guests signed a bride’s register. about sixty five attended for 3:30 to 4:30.
Members of the Dothan Country Club social committee announce square dances at the club on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Herman-Callaway's Orchestra will provide music with Calaway calling. Monday night is for adults, Tuesday night is teen-age night. Girls do not need escorts.
Summer Book of Fashion offers over 250 pattern designs for casual and dressy outfits. The Dothan Eagle advertises sizes 12 through 44 with eyeset and tailored details, plus pattern orders via PATTERN Department. Includes price 85 cents and first class mail handling, with New York mailing address and order instructions.
ENTERPRISE reports Mrs. Litford Gunter entertained at a dinner party honoring daughters Miss Olivia Capps and Tobyanna Gunter on Friday night at the Gunter home on the New Brockton highway. Guests were seated at three white linen tables with Bondaimen's of white and silver centerpieces featuring battenvas, Queen Anne's lace and shasta daisies.
Caroline Morgan left Saturday for Troy to attend the State Teachers College. She is a 1850 graduate of CCHS, daughter of Robin and the late Morgan of Enterprise. Mrs Arthur Mazyck and children Marjorie Arthur and Earl stay two weeks at Moody cottage in St Andrew Florida. Miriam Jones and Mack Jones, children of Mr and Mrs W M Jones, depart Sunday for Tuscaloosa for a summer session at Judson College. Mack Jones will receive an MA in August and start a PhD at Northwestern University in September.
Presbyterian Women circles met in members homes for Bible study and to set yearly objectives. Reports show nine attendees in circle one with devotional on Hannah and Samuel. Circle two voted to sponsor a missionary family. circle three had fourteen members with new attendees and prayer from Great Prayers. Circle four heard on home mission work with eleven present. circle five welcomed new members. business women circle of fourteen met at the church for meditation.
Mrs Wayne Wells hosted a morning party at her Gerard street home in honor of bride elect Mrs Jane Flurry. Rooms held roses daisies and gardenias while Mrs William Bolling helped serve refreshments. The hostess gave the honoree a silver gift to fifteen intimate friends in attendance.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Monday evening meeting at the Legion Home. Mrs. H C Donaldson was elected president with Una Edwards, Grady Mixson, Sid Mathews, Albert Lee, M J Hardwick, Sonn Crenshaw, and Basen Kelly also chosen for officer roles. Donaldson named as delegate to the Huntsville state meeting. Sixteen members attended. Mrs G Nyers traveled to Miami for her brother J F Patterson’s death. funeral set for tomorrow in Miami.
Blakely WSCS officers and circle leaders announced. Clara Butler Circle chair Mrs W R Stewart. co chair Mrs C L Tabb. treasurer Mrs W H Fain. conf treas Mrs Joh Holman. Trudie Smith Circle chair Mrs W C Cook. conf treas lists and multiple officers named across Lula Bird Grace Des Circles with several chairmen and co chairs.
Mrs Frasier hosted a tea at Mrs J J Astleford's home honoring W S Wilson noted musician and Woman of the Year. The Fine Arts Club program featured six compositions by the honoree sung by Mrs Joseph Wright, highlighting Wilson’s hymn Faith and For You. Attendees included retiring president Mrs Nathan Greenberg and many club members and guests with floral centerpieces and formal service.
Mrs George Malone entertained Wednesday afternoon with a tea at the Malone home on South Pate to honor three future brides Martha Witherington Newton Jean Blurry of Dothan and Pink roses and magnolia blooms decorated the rooms. Crystal cornucopia center a pink white theme candlelight and linen gifts were presented to the honorees and Mrs Cannady Telera.
Enterprise readers learn of the marriage of Mrs. Helen Godwin Edwards of Enterprise New York to James G. Richter of Los Angeles California. The wedding occurred April 26 at Marble Collegiate Church New York City and the couple plan to reside in Los Angeles. Mrs. Richter formerly Helen Godwin is the daughter of Albert M Brundidge and the late Mrs Ole Carroll Godwin. She was born and raised in Enterprise and lived there until moving ten years ago for a New York position.
Miss Love was honored at a morning party with celebratory remarks and refreshments. Attendees included local residents and community figures who praised her contributions and announced upcoming events in her honor.
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