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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1948
Page
7
Foster Street Methodist church will host the Onyx Smart Sunday School annual event at Kelley Springs on June 16 at 7 00 PM. All class members and their husbands are cordially invited to attend.
Miss Julia May Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A Lewis and Jason Harlan Trant son of Mrs C L Trant announce plans for a June 17 wedding at 8 p m in the First Baptist church with Dr Henry A Parker officiating Louise Wynn will lead music and Edwin Blitz will sing. Ralph Trant will be best man and bridesmaids include Nell Campbell and others. After the ceremony a reception at the Houston Memorial Library follows.
Members of the Alathean Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church met Thursday evening for a chicken supper hosted by Mrs. Fay Mizelle at her daughter’s home. Numerous couples and guests attended, then played games directed by Mrs. J. W. Delaney.
Mr and Mrs John C Howell Jr entertained fourteen guests Thursday at a swimming party and barbecued supper at the Country Club in honor of Mrs Howell’s brother Albert McGowan a Dothan High School graduate. Attendees included Miss Ivey Burns Miss Jane Spann Miss Anne Hanahan Jackie Bush Betty Bohannon Martha Watford Janell Lane Lester Ramsey and others.
Miss Edna Earle Wright daughter of Mrs T D Wright Hartford and Marcus C Milterson of Hartford married at 6:00 p m June 12 in a Methodist church ceremony. Rev W F Damtel officiated in a double ring service. Bride wore blue crepe suit and hat with straw lace. Attendants included matrons of honor Trafford Butler and best man Grady Shields. After the ceremony the couple planned a wedding trip then home in Hartford. Mrs Miller is a Hartford High School faculty member and Alabama Polytechnic Institute graduate. Mr Miller is a World War II veteran and technician with the City of Hartford electrical department. Guests included Mr and Mrs W M Lain Headland and others.
The Alabama Writers Conclave will hold a four day convention at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Programs include welcomes by Dr John Gallalee and Mrs Jeffries, a pageant of past presidents, a reception hosted by Dr and Mrs Guada Jee, and sessions directed by Dr Don Seiwell with a focus on Alabama history and culture. Notable participants include Dr Edward Kimbrough and poets led by Mrs Louise Cesshow Ras Moray. Open to the public with invitations mailed to Alabama writers.
Mr and Mrs George Mandile of Brooklyn New York announce the birth of a son George Mandile III born May 30 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Albert Mande of Brooklyn and Mr and Mrs Wo OW Merritt of route one Mrs Mandile was formerly Sara Grace Merritt
Abbeville weekly notices list engagements births tours and visits. Mr and Mrs Lee Whitehurst announce the June 10 wedding of their daughter to Michael Scott. John Ray White announces the May 31 birth of son John Timothy. Various alumni guests and family visits are noted along with campus and travel plans to Europe.
A tea shower honored bride-elect Miss Lee with hostesses Mrs J O Lee and Mrs H G Fletcher in her home. Guests arrived between three and five, enjoyed punches from a crystal bowl, and were greeted by the hostess and the bride-elect’s sister. The event featured pastel mints, sandwiches, wafers, and music by Mrs Cullen Scarborough and others.
The column argues wives bear routine, exhausting duties from dawn to night and receive little help from husbands. It notes wives live longer by years and that men often work to provide for the family while women manage home life with persistent chores.
Miss Marthe Bozeman entertained Saturday at her South Appletree Street home honoring Miss Julia Lewis, bride elect. Summer flowers adorned reception rooms, and damties were served by the hostess with Miss Cecelia Brackin assisting. Guests included numerous local young women and relatives. A single herd of bison seen by Col RL Dodge was estimated to contain at least 4.100.000 animals.
Fo Cutchens Mrs Walter Blevins Jr and children Sere and Baabara of Oklahoma City attend a gathering honoring Dr and Mia. Merlyn Shell an Auburn student has returned to campus for the spring term. Mrs WOR Tasenbe underwent an operation at Foager Felis hospital and is reported improving.
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