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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1933
Page
2
Marth Anne Gaylard celebrated her eleventh birthday with a party at her parents home. Punch on arrival, cake and refreshments followed amusements. Guests included Isobel Windsor Nellie Jim Jerkins June Golson Beatrice Goodman and others.
An old advertisement touts Blue Star Ointment as a cure for itching and skin conditions like ringworm and tetter. It promises fast absorption and germ-killing action with ingredients described as tested to die and soak in quickly, claiming money-back efficacy.
Houston Sun presents Constance Bennett in Our Betters with Masquers and Pathe News. Slim Summerville and Zasu Pitts headline They Just Had to Get Married with Radio Stars Kenny Art Jarrett. Barbara Stanwyck and Nils Asther star Bitter Tea of General Yen, Nancy Carroll and John Boles in Child of Manhattan, plus Chester Morris Mae Clarke in Breach of Promise. Jack Holt When Strangers Marry with Lilian Harvey and Gat-Tom Mix in The Terror Trail. Parole Girl with Ralph Bellamy Mae Clarke next Sunday.
Bulgarian youths are drafted into a national labor army as an alternative to military service. Units of 100 to 250 men wear dark gray uniforms and perform nation building tasks with picks shovels and other tools. Eight month terms train young men in state duty physical fitness and honest labor while saving the government money. Tradavaks serve at home after reserve duty and may avoid labor through monetary exemption.
A sacred harp sing will be held Sunday evening April 23 at John Barnes home 242 miles northwest of Taylor just off the Pothin Lartford highway. The event honors Wilburn Bass who died January 1 1901 and invites all lovers of sacred harp singing to attend.
Members of a local bridge club and friends gathered at Mrs Solomon Baxter's home on Wednesday afternoon. Five tables hosted play with top scores earned by Miss Lucille Lewis and Miss Dolly Parker Hughes. A salad plate and iced drinks followed. Mrs Gene Stutts of Ft Gaines attended.
Georgia visitor Mrs. P B Cox and daughter Joan from Columbia stayed with Mrs. W D Grant. Families from Montgomery Malvern Bainbridge Dothan Geneva Enterprise Ashford and Birmingham shared weekend visits with local residents including Mr and Mrs J H Owens Mrs Janet McKay Miss Dolly Parker Hughes and others.
The Dothan Country Club will host a benefit bridge party Saturday at 3 30 PM. Tables may be reserved for private games or for progressive contests. Prizes will be awarded.
A vintage ad claims women face endless household duties and fatigue. It touts Lydis E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a tonic to renew strength and ease daily tasks, asserting 96 of 108 women report benefit and urging readers to buy a bottle today.
In Washington readers see a shift among conservatives toward New Deal style ideas. Senator Frederic Collin Walcott of Connecticut abandons Hoover lines and endorses progressive language and 30 hour work week talk before wavering on final vote. The piece contrasts past noninterference principles with current calls for government action and relief programs.
Admission of twenty five cents will be charged each player for the upkeep of the club. Mrs. J E Carter of Montgomery is visiting her mother Mrs J W White for several days. Eagle Want Ads bring quick results.
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