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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1949
Page
3
A fragmented, period voice urges consistent grooming for women, stressing care at home and at work. It suggests nightly cleansing, warm baths, favorite deodorant, body lotion for dry skin, nail care, and pulling curls up, promising a pretty look by morning and with age.
A mix of poetry by Majorie Lederer Lee and local notices follows. Families. Luther Wilson and H M Nowell visit New York. Betty Robinson prepares to depart for New Orleans with Gloria McKeon and Mrs McKeon. A cemetery work at New Hope Baptist is planned for August 10 with tools requested. Beta Gamma of Epsilon Sigma Alpha holds a semi monthly meeting at Catharine Pearson’s home. Pete Albright returns from San Diego after Navy service and is with his mother at 111 N Bell Street.
An old fashion catalog text promotes pattern No 2076 with detachable peplum and pockets in multiple sizes, plus the Fall Winter Fashion Book promising 150 easy to sew designs. Social notices include a Methodist WSC S silver tea, a book review by Dr Arva C Floyd, and local visits and illnesses among Iron City and Abbeville residents, with travel mentions to Texas and New Mexico.
Local society notes list guests visiting Ashford route one families including Bennie Mieka of Panama City and Kerrs. Burlington visitors Mrs George H Forehand and daughters Navar a Patric call on J M Latiolais in Shelby Miss. funerary travel prompts return of Mrs S G Latiolais to Memphis. Convalescence for John Lewis Lele follows surgery. Various weekend travels to Mem phis Menigamry Greenville Daytona Beach Auburn Birmingham Baltimore and Atlanta mark wedding and family visits.
Teens can boost dating life with casual sport outfits rather than dress-up gear. Bright prints distract during tennis and white pastels work best. avoid sun-back dresses outside beaches. For sailing, old jeans and sneakers beat summer dressy looks. keep active wear uncluttered and practical. The State Division of Forestry offers priority seedling orders if submitted before October 1.
The article argues rough ginning can be avoided by adopting better harvesting methods and by improving conditioning of seed cotton before ginning. It stresses improved practices to minimize waste and protect fiber quality.
Mr and Mrs Edgar B John son of Slocomb announce the birth of Patrick Edward born July 2 in a local hospital. Mrs Johnson formerly Bessie Bowman daughter of M and Mrs D M Bowman of Slocomb. Mr and Mrs Sam Taylor of Newport Ky are the baby's paternal grandparents. Mrs S L Broadhead of Marin Fla visits her parents Mr and Mrs Dex Merritt in New Orleans.
WEA Service advises seven to eight hours sleep for adults, plus a calm routine to beat heat fatigue. The article promotes a scheduled grooming plan, mid day rest, cooling showers, and handy tips like carrying perfume and powder for quick refreshment. It notes how heat affects all ages and suggests practical daily habits to maintain composure and vitality during hot weather.
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