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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1951
Page
2
A cryptic verse fragment alludes to four swift paths meeting and parting forever. It hints at fate, severed futures, and a warning not to forget a guiding dream, with a symbolic winged title movement guiding the reader.
Mrs Hidie hosts a luncheon at her daughter Slocomb home celebrating Mr and Mrs H W Burdeshaw 71st and 73rd birth days with family including Hidie Bryson and many relatives. Cub scouts later visited near Clinton Scout Reservation for swimming safety lesson led by Rus Hinxon.
The Blakey School graduation featured lead performances by Mary Willard DuBose and Alex Howell, with graduates including Trey Herring Angeline Jerrett Sara Williams Joe Middleton Rachel Rice Ben Houston Joy Shierling Ricky Houston Mary Jane Owens Edward Morton Mary Willard DuBose Johnny Hollington Aleta Jell Bubber Cox Genevieve McKinney Bobby Hightower and others. Rev W E Storey delivered the keynote while H H Brinson awarded certificates and welcomed the class.
Mrs. Carl Brooks hosted the Calvary home demonstration club on Friday with thirteen members present. Mrs. Litford Gunter presided and welcomed new members Mrs. Douglas Martin and Mrs. Oren Bowdoin as the new joins. The lesson covered is related to fashion and home crafts led by Jewel Price.
Five Dothan area graduates from Huntingdon College were celebrated at Monday exercises. The group photo features Betty Edgar Jeannie Ward Mary Joan Cox Martha Bozeman Nell Dean with Betty also noted as a Huntingdon graduate. Commencement Trevelsen included the baccalaureate service Sunday at First Methodist College Church with Dr Marion J Smith of Millsaps College as speaker and a Sunday afternoon reception at President Searcy’s home.
Blakely Union High School seniors were entertained after a Tuesday night dance at a chicken supper hosted by Mrs. Clarence Pullen. She has hosted similar events for six years, with assistance from Mrs. Lester George and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Watkins of New York City. Attendees included Margaret Pullen and a long list of named students and staff.
Blakely WSCS held its monthly business meeting at the Methodist church and installed officers for the coming year. Rev. W. V. Dibbie led the service with Mrs. J. H. Moye named president and a long list of officers for various roles including treasurer Mrs OC L Tabb and publicity chair Mrs James DuBose. The session also announced circle chairmen and life memberships presented by the society to two members. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pullen hosted a gathering in honor of their son and daughter with a turkey supper and several guests from Blakely and New York. TIME EXPLODES IN HASTINGS CLOCK ACCIDENT noted with details.
Blakely special report notes Camp Fire group led by Mrs. Josh Davis and Mrs. J Underwood held its second meeting with 15 girls voting to adopt the name A Ta A meaning to do anything. Three songs were sung and the Camp Fire prayer recited. Plaque handwork featured the Camp Fire emblem. Nancy Wardin provided entertainment after.
Donalsonville report covers Linda Reynolds turning six with a Someren birthday party hosted by her mother Mrs. Arthur Reynolds. Guests listed include Bert Tru lock and Frances Yord, with a white cake, six yellow candles, ice cream, and party favors. The piece also oddly mentions fashion stitching tips about buttonhole stitching.
Disjointed OCR notes describe a weekend class event at APL in Auburn and a Lamdg Chi Alpha formal location mix. The text lists attendees including Miss Mary Ann Gillz from Geneva County High School and party details with decorations, gifts, and hosts, though many names and places are garbled.
DONALSONVILLE Special The Alday family held its annual event Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs R E Wheeler Luncheon was served from lawn tables with Mr and Mrs Lamar Bivings Betsy and Mr and Mire Guterman and Bury listed among attendees
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