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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1945
Page
3
In a garden poem by Sera Van Alstyne Alien, spring arrives through vivid imagery of an apple tree shedding winter shadows and bursting with pale blossoms. The lines celebrate renewal as birds, warmth, and new growth fill the scene, contrasting with the cold.
W D Prevatt of Mananna Foute two was honored Sunday at a dinner by his wife for his fifty first birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs J D Lawrence Mrs Marvin Parish and families from Gordon Ashford Malone Dothan Graceville and more with many relatives attending.
Miss Bargerer of Bainbridge Georgia announces engagement to Julan Sith of Bainbridge. She is a graduate of West Bainbridge High School class of 1961 and is employed by Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C Cazalas of Chancellor Alabama and is a Bainbridge native. He served three years overseas in the U S Marine Corps and was wounded on Guam. he holds a medical discharge. The couple plans a marriage at an early date.
Brussels reports reveal German housewives endure daily scarcity as war drains fuel, food, and heat. Potatoes, dried soup, and jam replace variety while black market trade thrives. Gas, electricity, and water falter under bombing and rail disruption. Women in Hadamar and Frankfurt endure shutoffs, forced efficiency, and special permits for basic needs.
Cleaning experts warn against rubbing a spotting fluid into spots on fabrics. Use feathering technique by applying fluid with a cloth in continually widening circles to prevent rings and avoid visible lines between treated and untreated fabric.
Alicia Heart Nea Atar reports on jewelry care from Charlotte Manson and the radio show Homance of Helen Trent. She cautions against using probing pins or sudsy scrubs and suggests a small eyebrow brush for crevices. Finish with alcohol or a jeweler cleaning fluid and polishing to restore luster.
We The Women interview with a New York banker gives advice on balancing work and life for business women. She argues that many career women neglect outside interests and domestic life, while men pursue both work and social life, suggesting women need to expand life beyond the office. Also noted are brief items on Navy assignment by M E Hanahan family and a fireproof cream for soldiers from the Naval Research Medical Institute.
Mrs A Y Malone and Mrs E S Fura led the New Cesury Club yesterday afternoon at Mrs C C Beane’s home. Malone spoke on modern plays and the word, Ford discussed drama methods, and a pupil from Academy Dunug gave experiences. Mrs Roe Foy and Mrs Bessie Jones were elected to roles, with Mrs Jor Wilson listed among attendees. Seven club members were present plus Mrs WC Howell from Denver, a former member. tea was served at the close.
The Senior class of Newville High School presents Bashful Mgr. Bobbs at 8 p.m. Friday in the school auditorium with Doris Sean Danzey and others. Houston County High in Columbia stages He Couldn't Take It at 8 p.m. Friday with Darrell Johnson and peers, directed by Ant onie B Parish. Webb Junior High hosts Romance in a Boarding House at 8:30 p.m. Thursday featuring Imogene Raley and a full cast.
Miss Burma Hasty hosted Camp Springs Sunday School members Friday evening at her Columbia home, celebrating her birthday with a large pink and white cake, roses, dainties, and lawn games. Guests included EW Powers, Darsite Remert Ada, Lillie Mae Kirkland, Ruth Jean Armstrong, and many neighbors. Also noted were Ben Dempsey of Brantley, recently post operative, and Mr and Mrs Blomberg’s convalescence update at 808 Woodland Drive.
The piece argues that peace hinges on the Big Three unity Russia Britain and America as Allied forces pledge cooperation. It notes bombs at Pilsen and a warning to workers as Nazis defend Berlin with fierce counterattacks and a gripping, near final battle in the war.
Allied forces close on the southern redoubt as German units withdraw from the Berlin corridor toward Alpine defenses. Estimates place total Wehrmacht strength in the Alps around 1.9 million to 2.5 million men, with many divisions heavily mauled. The Third and Seventh US Armies, French First Army, and Russian forces press from multiple directions, while a large German garrison concentrates in Denmark.
The readable text references a gathering with times eight thirty and eight pm at a location named Wiener and a chapter meeting. It mentions Offaly and a group named Bothan Chapter with members asked to note the meeting hour.
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