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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1951
Page
6
Wise words attributed to J. P. Senn emphasize the impact of maternal guidance on a child's character. A note from W. & Forster and H Ballou highlights the duty of parents to nurture virtue from early moments, shaping future conduct and values.
Vera C Dough and Roy McCallister were married May 11 at Dr. Jeory A. Parker’s home with close family present. Dr Parker officiated. The bride, a Houston County High School graduate, attended business college and worked as secretary in the Houston County Demonstration office. The groom, a Reset High School graduate, served 33 months in the Army during World War I and now works with the Veterans Vocational program in Houston. The couple planned a wedding trip to Florida after the ceremony.
Mrs. Harrison hosts a morning party for Potban High School graduates with Miss Julianne Flowers, Miss Patsy Jones, and Miss Jo Ann Hull among guests. Decor features gladioli and day lilies, a pansy centerpiece, iced drinks, sandwiches, and confections. Attendees include honorees Mrs. Pat Rice and Miss Charlotte Knight alongside Ann Grubb and others. A Presbyterian Church visitation program is announced for Monday afternoon with spiritual life representatives meeting at 3:00 pm. Mrs. Calhoun and Mrs. Hayes depart for Birmingham to attend graduation exercises.
Mrs Don Snead and Mrs B M Merrit entertained sixth graders at Southsole school with a square dance held Tuesday at the Country Club. Guests Sylvia Snead and Melinda, daughters of the hostesses, were honored. Farm theme decorations featured lanterns, bucket stacks, dippers, saddles and bridles. Punch wafers and popcorn were served as Diane Snead Branham Merrill and Carolyn Ludlum served refreshments. Mrs George Sommer called the sets while pianists Mrs Ruby Lawrence Mrs Raymond Garcia and Eva Bal Bailey led the music. About four dozen girls and boys attended the gallery.
Mrs Everett T Patterson hosted a seated tea at her West Woodland Drive home for Zeta Tau Alpha members. Garden flowers formed centerpieces and a decorative tote graced the refreshment area. Invitations went to Mrs Charles Dunseth Mrs Lawrence Oakley Mrs Young Boozer Mrs Margaret McCall Mrs Loyd Hildreth Miss Mary Alice Faulk Mrs Ralph W Garner Mrs Jean Lord.
The Cherokee Garden Club staged a Covington show at Mrs W F Covington home with Mrs W T Hart winning the sweepstakes prize for the second time since 1840. Runner up was Mrs Howard Owens. other winners included Mrs Hall and Mr Carl Kirk as top winners in divisions. The event revived as an annual show after a long gap, with blue red and white ribbons awarded under a point system.
Eighteen Dothanians joined about one hundred sixty Danley employees and families for the annual Danley's Holiday picnic at Danley's Park owned by H D Ley. Attendees included Ewell Heath, J W Bleiser, Charles Thomas Jr, Clyde Harden and family, Ben Woodnar, A B Mathis and family, Tholly Mathis, Eugene Peters, Elmar Fortson, and Neil Porter. Contests, boating, swimming, fishing, and music by Harold Angrens and Gulfcoast Players highlighted the day. Families came from De Funiak Springs, Panama City, Port St Joe, Marianna, Quincy, Pensacola, Tallahassee, and Fort Walton.
The Dothan Girl Scout Council hosted an outdoor afternoon at Mrs William Evans home honoring troop leaders. Remarks praised service and cooperation of leaders while new equipment was shown for inspection. Dozens of leaders, including Mrs Freder Moseley and Miss Fannie Mae Faulk, attended or were listed as present or absent.
A luncheon at Mrs Wilson’s Wilson home honored bride elect Miss Nelda Camp and bride Mrs Burdeshaw scheduled for April 25. Hosts Mrs Wilson and Mrs Robert Dawkins decorated the rooms with white flowers, greenery, and gardenias. A buffet luncheon featured a center piece in silver with a cut glass epergne. Guests included numerous local women and friends, gathering to celebrate the upcoming weddings.
The El la Jones PTA and Blakely Union School bought a new piano now in the auditorium. Half the bus was paid by the PTA with the balance due next fall. A piano for the Speech Department and one for the primary room were purchased. Funds came from selling paper, pennies, drinks, and ice cream. The PTA also sponsors the Halloween Carnival as a fundraising project. The high school boys maintain grounds and other repairs were funded similarly.
Mrs L E Andrews hosted an afternoon party in Ozark to honor her son Roy Andrews newly elected head drum major of the University of Alabama Mullion Dollar Band. Guests included band members and Col Carlton Butler and Mrs Butler. The garden party featured tea dainties sandwiches and iced drinks with help from Miss Elaine Kelley and Miss Phylis Andrews.
Blakely Union School pupils have benefited from a string of grade level events. Second graders rode a train to Columbia and returned by bus with teachers and chaperones. First and fifth graders enjoyed room parties and a pool outing, while eighth and tenth grades attended trips and graduations, as well as a Beta Club day at Porters Fairyland and plans for Asbury College and seminary after graduation.
A man knocked on Mrs Jones' door in Relena Montana and said he would bite. She gave him something to eat and told him to stay, but the chaotic incident led to police involvement.
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