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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1946
Page
4
A calendar of Girl Scout activities for March announced by Miss Gwen Stephenson includes March 6 birthday parties for Brownie Troops 1 and 12, March 12 Girl Scout Birthday, March 13 Investiture for Troop 6, and a Court of Awards at Young Junior High School plus a P T A program. Also a Kiwanis program and Victory Bond promotion appear in the notices.
Mrs Felix Haynes former Saida Knox of Arlington New Jersey will be guest soloist Sunday at Foster Street Methodist Church Formerly a contralto at St Bartholomews NYC she has appeared at Oberlin Bethlehem Bach Festival Carnegie Hall Town Hall and in recitals across Schenectady Philadelphia Richmond Meriden Dothan and more Mr and Mrs Haynes visiting in Dothan with Mr Haynes parents Headland Road hosts Clean up Day at Primitive Baptist Church Cottonwood Road Miss Flossie Jones leaves for Marion with Mrs Ford Judson College stay Mr and Mrs Beall visiting Cotton Amory Mrs Jacobs returns from Columbus and Atlanta Ga
William Eston Riley and his bride Freddie Singletary were honored Thursday at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs FDR Helman in Ozark. Guests included Mrs John Singletary Headland and Gordon Hubbard among others, with decorations in white and sea floral themes, a bride’s book, and gifts wrapped in themes of old, new, borrowed, and blue.
Frank Pridgen Sr was honored Friday on his fifth birthday with a party at the Country Club hosted by his mother Mrs I N The event featured patriotic red white and blue decorations miniature flags a tiered white cake with five red candles and cherry ice cream Over one hundred preschool children attended with help from Mrs Terry Calhoun Mrs Maxwell Tones Mrs Fred Moseley and Miss Elz Pridgen.
Mrs J W Knowles spends the week on Enterprise with her parents Mr and Mrs FM Hid reth. Mrs McClellan mother of Mrs J P Faulk has returned home at Capps accompanied by Mr Faulk. Miss Louie Wamb a popular teacher spent weekend in Andalusia guest of Miss Texas Clowers. Dr and Mrs FE T Brunson and children Barbara and Emmett spent Monday in Montgomery. Mr and Mrs Earl Pledger of Thomasville GA and their two daughters Janice and Karen spent a few days with Bascom Pledger. Pte Pat Woodham son of Ellison Woodham discharged at Fort McPherson Feb 14 after over three years service. He will reside on route two with wife Marjone. Woodham served at Camp Howze Fort Sam Houston Camp Wood Texas Camp Crowder Camp Weingarten Mo and West Point NY. Mr and Mrs J A McAteer and daughters Joyce Marilyn of Birmingham visiting Webb with Mrs McAteer and V L Webb.
Seaman Nancy Laraway of New Rochelle converts a khaki uniform into a cardigan suit by removing collar and lapels, adding gold braid, and shaping a civvy hat. Expert Hanna Sherman suggests further tweaks, including nipping jackets, replacing buttons, and dyeing fabrics for a dressmaker look. Retired Navy whites can become a chic bolero ensemble with a printed lining and matching blouse.
Mrs A L Casey hosted the February Slocomb Garden Club meeting in her home with camellia decorations and spring blooms. Members heard talks titled Came tha lover and Camelia friend, This Daisy is a Dandy, New Spray Kills Dandelions, and English Cottage Carnations, followed by a neighborly quiz during social hour. A salad course and iced drinks were served to members including T T Dalton, F C Phinney, C C Smith, J A Hardwick, H W Beasley, C E Segrest, S G Morris, T M Weeks, L W Segrest, A D Dorriety, Carl Register, Pat Smith, James Avery, J T Boyette, H B Segrest, Leon Purvis, Julia Dreaden, J C Silavant, and E A Helms. Mrs Leon Purvis, moving to Geneva, received a gift from the club.
Mrs Viomer Davis and Mrs Wayne Shelton hosted a miscellaneous shower for the bride Mrs W C Folkes nee Lanell Wiggins at the Davis home on Ashford route two. More than forty guests signed the book as Miss Louise Brackin oversaw the guest register and Miss Mary Frances Raybon managed the gift display.
A large group gathers at E J Roberts home on Ashford Route Two to celebrate his eighty second birthday. Rev L C Braman speaks on missionary experiences in Korea. Attendees include Otis Hobbs and daughter Daphne and many Abbeville residents and relatives.
Mrs. Nancy Scarborough of Wicksburg marked her 74th birthday with a family dinner at her home. Guests included Chester Matthews Jim Shirley Fannie Davis Fannie Brown from Hartford and numerous relatives from Dothan Headland Mobile Jay Florida and Columbus Georgia among others. Family and friends gathered for the birthday observance.
Miss Saida Knox daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Kinox of Arlington New Jersey married Felix Tankersley Haynes son of Mr and Mrs 3 C Maynes of Dothan at a quiet ceremony February 7 at North Reformed Church Newark New Jersey The Rev Howard G Hageman officiated with soloist Josephine Neri and Dr David Williams as guests Lt Commander James C Haynes Jr best man and Arch Cannon John Koex and Arch Cannon served as ushers Mrs Richard Pace was matron of honor The couple planned a brief reception at Newark Athletic Club after a wedding trip to Dothan Bethlehem and other points The bride who was soloist with the Philharmonic Orchestra and Bech Festival wore a blue net gown and a bouquet of roses and stephanotis The groom a Columbus University graduate Sigma Delta Kappa member recently discharged as a Navy lieutenant.
Two Girl Scout units at Rose Hill School join Dothan Council, with Troop 6 led by Mrs. Paul Holladay and Mrs. A. D. Suggs. Troop meetings Tuesdays at 3 p.m. at Lafayette Street. Brownie Troop led by Mrs. Charles Stephenson meets 2:30 p.m. Officers include Gloria Buie, LaRue Horn, and Mary Ann Chalker. Members listed. Also notes visits of J. W. Gilbert family and Mary Eleanor Goldthwaite’s weekend arrival.
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