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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1936
Page
7
A fragmented column recalls nature’s renewal with hermit thrush and spring joys, contrasting with fallen trees and damaged woods. It mentions Merrick Walsh, Onderdonk family in Chatom, and a weekend visit in Dothan with relatives, plus recent health updates and moving plans.
McAdenville resident L Austin recounts using Black Draught to ease bilious spells and constipation. He notes a full bottle on the mantel and says the remedy, a purely vegetable laxative sold in 25 cent packs of 25 doses, is the quickest medicine to relieve dullness and headaches.
Miss Frances Boozer of Dothan and her brother Young Boozer will lead the University of Alabama Easter Dances set for April 21 and 22 with Anson Weeks as the orchestra. Boozer, a freshman in Arts and Sciences and Chi Omega, will headline Cotillion Club leadouts and decorate the gym into a medieval courtyard with spotlit walls. Governor Graves and other dignitaries are invited as honorary guests.
Jack Cowart son of Mr and Mrs Elgin Cowart celebrated his fourth birthday Friday with a party at his West Main Street home. Guests included Tommie Oakley, Carmen Onderdonk, Mary Ann, Catherine and Joe Sanders Jr. and many others from Donalsonville and surrounding areas. Activities featured games, ice cream with fruit punch, a birthday cake, and favors presented by Mia Cowart.
The Rev Jonas Mitchell preached on Sunday night that Sunday is manmade not Gods Sabbath and urged true Sabbath-keeping from the heart. He cited history and Bible passages arguing the church has wrongly changed Gods law and urged all Christians to honor the Sabbath as the Lord's.
Rescuers from two directions intensified efforts to reach three miners trapped after a landslide at the Magill shaft. Communication improved via a microphone through a drilled pipe as a doctor and others offered encouragement. The miners sent words of resilience and promised to persevere, while the area faces continuing delays and dangerous conditions.
Rotary excerpts discuss the organization's global influence and aims for peace. The report notes members and events across regions, mentioning districts, governors, and conferences. It references Rotary activities in Alabama and nearby towns, with names and dates tied to meetings and dinners.
Dorothy Collinge entertained her bridge club at Academy meet Friday afternoon. A pink and white decor set the scene. Eight players joined the outing including Mrs James P C Black, C T Hull, Lee Ellis, J A Mulkey, Horace Holland, J A May, Decer Mulkey, and Minn Maurie Andrew Tenquents. Mrs P C Black won high score. the consolation prize went to Mrs Tee Bly. Minnes Esme Ard and Eleanor Ard assisted with refreshments.
Hollywood April 20 AP reports on Jolion Jtercently and Ruby Keeler planning a modest home that evolves into an expansive winged villa. The project grows to include guest rooms baths a nursery a kitchenette sunlit windows and a five-stall garage with living quarters for staff and a chauffeur.
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