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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1951
Page
3
Mrs. M. L. Hanahan honors visitors at gatherings with a prayer wishing sunlit hours and clear vision. The note thanks friends and comrades from the year for shared journeys and support on the long road, preserving memories of the time together. Edith Craddock
Mrs. M. L. Hanahan hosted morning and afternoon gatherings on South Park Avenue to honor Miss Mary Kelly Saunders of Fort Lauderdale. Dozens of guests praised the host’s hospitality amid floral centerpieces, iced drinks, and confections. The article lists numerous local residents and military families moving to Moorhead, Minn., with their new addresses and assignments, reflecting a community scene of arrivals.
A lawn party hosted by Mrs. F. B. McCollum on West Powell Street celebrated her son Donald Hagler turning eight. Guests enjoyed cake, punch, games, and favors. ice cream followed. Attending children included Ronnie Walker, Deanna Lee, Barbara Peacock, and many others. The Piney Grove Methodist church Women’s Society met with Mrs. Matethe Nolan and Mrs. Blanche Daughtry presiding. Miss Marjorie Pullen led the mission lesson. Rev. J. P. Daughtry gave closing prayer. Refreshments served by fifteen members.
Miss Catherine Lightout Sanders wed Lieut Walter Hope Bryan at the bride’s Gates Street home in a single ring ceremony. The aunt played music, bouquets featured lilies and orchids, and a reception followed before the couple departed for Florida. The bride is the daughter of Joe Sanders and Alberta Steagall Sanders. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bryan of Columbia.
Sunday School held its annual picnic at Blue Springs this past Sunday with Betty Howell as guest of honor. A luncheon followed for attendees including Betty Howell Pete Jenkins and many others plus Mrs Billa Mrs Sheridan representing clubs and several families. Attendees traveled from Decatur with John Burdeshaw and family spending two weeks there.
A White Rock hen owned by Mrs. Ray Parmiey at Murphysboro Illinois lays an egg two ounces heavier than a baseball, prompting a local study at Grandview Circle meetings.
Names of servitors at the Moore Johnson wedding reception were omitted from this week’s account. The June 15 reception at Houston Memorial Library featured Miss Sue Norris, Mrs BR Buchanan, Miss Barbara Cutts, Miss Annetle Guy, Miss Jane Burdeshaw, Milge Frances Snel, Mrs David Johnson, Miss Susie Gitsendanner, Mrs Raymond Bissell, Mrs Herbert Furlong, Miss Berta Lov Worrell, Mrs Lehman Johnson, Mrs L J Johnson, Mrs Mack Richards, Mrs Feed Johnson, and Mrs Lannie Cain in attendance. Francisco California, where Lieut Bryan will be stationed at Hamilton Field.
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