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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1945

Page

5

Ruth Ann Riley First Birthday Party Hosted by Mother

Mrs. Riley hosted Ruth Ann Riley's first birthday at 209 Morgan Street. Guests included Thurman Robertson Jr and many neighbors. Assisting were Gwen Robertson Betty Thompson Jeanette Thompson, with gifts and refreshments after outdoor play.

Ruth Ann Riley Eduard J. Riley Morgan Street Riley Gwen Robertson Betty Thompson Jeanette Thompson Ruth Ann Thurman Robertson, Jr Wayre Sydney Sanders Judy Byrd Cartle Ann Johnson Elaine Brown Bruce White

Senior Girls Feted At Informal Parties in Dothan

Miss Carolyn Spann hosted a late afternoon tea for cousin Betty Spann, a Dothan High School graduate, with roses and radiance centerpieces and a guest list of senior girls. A morning party hosted by Mrs Merritt Burns honored Alden Howell and Betty Spann with yellow and white decor, light refreshments, and several attendees. Also visiting were Lieut Collins and family, Miss Mary Collins from Washington DC, and several local families spending the weekend at Sunnypoint Beach cottage.

Carolyn Spann Jerome Spann Betty Spann Dothan High School Esther Spann Carolyn Cannady Celeste Carmichael Barbara Anne Harris Betty McClendon Annette Myers Janet McClure Billie Jewel Fletcher Sara McGee Evelyn McGil Miriam Merritt Burns Lucy Burns Alden Howell Jane Spann Evelyn McGill Annetty Myers Miriam Rish Barbara Ann Harris

Program Announced For Concert At Methodist Church Today

Harmony Club presents a 4:00 p.m. concert at Foster Street Methodist Church featuring Mark Matheny Los Angeles mezzo Grace Marie Zagada and pianist Gordon Myers with Montine Lisenby Baker Jones as accompanist. The program includes organ solos vocal solos and selections by Zagada Matheny and Jones, highlighting Ave Maria Panis Angelicus and The Rosary among others. Richmond CC McClintock left for Cherry Point Marine Base after a week with family and Mrs Franklin Preston departed for Cleveland Ohio after ten days with relatives.

Foster Street Methodist Church Harmony Club Mark Matheny Los Angeles Grace Marie Zagada Gordon Myers Columbia University London Nevin Evening Star Wegner Mrs. Baker Jones Home Quear Fox Prim Schubert Panis Angelicus Franck Piang Mebussy Debussy Chopunt Dana Josephine McGilh Sanderson D'Hardelot Ethelbert Nevin Mrs. Zagada Richmond McClintock Marine Air Base Cherry Point N.C Susan

Author And Artist Spend Weekend Here

Mr. Albert Idell, an author from Philadelphia, and Mrs. Idell, a Palm Beach artist, visit Dothan for the weekend as guests of Emil Mc Kenzie and Edward Sharp. Mrs. Idell has just completed sketches shown in Palm Beach and is painting for the Philadelphia Art Academy annual water color exhibit. Her husband authored several books including Centennial Summer and Bridge to Brooklyn.

Albert Idell Idell Philadelphia Palm Beach Dothan Emil McKenzie Edward Sharp Philadelphia Art Academy Brooklyn

Mr. Morris Is Honored On Sixty Third Birthday

Jett Morris was the guest of honor at a Sunday dinner in Slocomb Route One for his sixty third birthday. Music provided by Luther Willis, Jack Crawford, Laddie Peters, Louie Greer, Paul Dykes, and T E Hall. Attendees include numerous Hall and Fondren families plus guests from Atlanta and Midland City.

Jett Morris Frame Slocomb Route One Luther Willis Jack Crawford Laddie Peters Louie Greer Paul Dykes T E Hall Mia. B. Warren Jacqueline Hall Pfe Edward Hall Doris Virginia Hall Mary Evelyn Hall Joe Hall W. A. Morris Daniel Fondren Jack Tindell Joe Butler T. Braxton Hieburn Fondren C. H. Boyd W. S. Shelley Alice Morris Wilma Shelley W. H. Hollis Betty Sue Burdeshaw Edward Boyd Fred Boyd Fredna Ee

Hostess at Bridge Fetes Mrs Cannon at Home

Mrs Harry Cannon hosted a bridge gathering at her home on 113 XN featuring spring flower bouquets and prizes awarded to Mrs L G Nichols and Mrs P L Managend. A second course preceded late afternoon refreshments hosted by Mrs Jim Parrish and Misses Mer a Cannac and Sare Cannac.

Harry J Cannon

Mrs Alva Saunders Hosts Bridge Party

Mrs Alva Saunders hosted a bridge gathering with guests including Mrs Angersoc, Mrs Glenn Gibson, Mrs Lanney, Mrs JF Colling, Mrs GCG MreCarty, Mrs Quins Borland, Mrs Frank Bradshaw, and Mrs J A Anderson. Salads and drinks were served. Corporal Charles Sobran and Private James Bran Brannon are mentioned with family ties and service details. two soldiers in the European theater and Fort Sill basic training of a third are noted.

Haetporg Alva Saunders T Wotrenisy Afterrman Nod Week Bhasts Damien and Gisdiol Byvang E.7l Angersoc Glenn Gibson Kire W OM. Lanney JF. Colling Mra. McCarty James Howard Bran ‘Pen Jim Brannon Midland Cry Fort Sill Oklahoma Jewell Johnson Bobby Gene Dothan

Graduation Program Held At Hartford High School

Hartford special report notes a Friday morning graduation at Hartford Elementary High School auditorium. Fifty graduates sang Home-Going Song led by Mus Elizabeth Palmer, a playlet Which Will You Consecrate featured Betsy Berkbickler and peers, and honors went to straight-A students Rudel Adkinson and Kenneth Howell. Diplomas were presented by Prof C C Edmondson. Rev Fletcher McLeod Jr gave the address.

Hartford Graditson J. E. Dykes AG Toomes Mus Ftwabeth Palmer Betsy Berkbickler Laura Jean Wood Aubrey Lammon Adjyer Thames Harriet Borland Joe Berland Christine Harrison Anne Be Matthews Mary Ann G.lis Jack Sheppard Rudel Adkinson Selilatorian Kenneth Howell Vardictorien Fletcher McLeod, Jr C. C. Edmmondson A. J. Hawley J. B. Peacock

Recreation Center Activities Listed

Recreation Center weekly program includes a musical program at 2:00 p.m. followed by a bingo contest with a grand prize of two free round trip airline tickets. Tuesday features the Victory Belles dance with games. Wednesday hosts dancing and white games. Thursday offers lawn games and badminton. Friday hosts a bridge party. Saturday closes with a cabaret. Hostess groups listed for Sunday and Monday include Foster Street W. & C. S. and several named members.

Collee Sarritemen Fom Tidleyet Recreston Center Niga Victory Belles

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