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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1949
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment presents a surreal scene with distorted phrases about a bus, canyons, flags, and a child’s hand lifting canyons. It reads like disjointed imagery and dialogue, with references to a funnel, banks, and murmured whispers, lacking clear narrative structure or identifiable individuals.
Mrs L J Cowart entertained family members from Cuthbert Ga and nearby towns over the weekend. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Moy of Albany Mrs B D Ingram of Arelington Mrs Clyde Day and Mrs H A Cowert of Donalsonville and Mrs F Strength of Brewton Ala Mina Cowart daughter of Mrs H A Cowart also attended.
Lee Chilton of Danville endorses Arrid deodorant in a vintage 1949 advertisement. He praises the product for skin and clothing odor control and promises a money back refund if customers are not convinced it is the finest cream deodorant. The ad touts Arrid with Greamogen at 39 cents plus tax and notes a pharmacy address on each package.
A Webb Methodist church WSCS meeting Monday afternoon featured a devotional by Mrs. Gene Whaley. The program on The United Nations included talks on The Charter of the United Nations by Mrs. L. B. Whaley, The General Assembly by Mrs. J. H. Gees, and The Security Council by Mrs. E. G. Ivey. New members Mrs. Bon Ivey and Mrs. James King joined seven attendees. hostesses will be Mrs. Newton and Miss Clossy Newton. Drinks and donuts were served during the social hour.
Beach Bitte class of the First Baptist church gathered for an ice cream supper at Mrs. Emery Johnsons home. Opening meditation by Mrs Clyde Peterson and bus session led by Mrs Laral Brackin. Games and a large course dessert followed. Members present include Mary Skipper James Gi mora Jack Peacock Pershing Thorsell Hal Tolison Raymond Shelley Hoyt Etheridge Vivian West Frank Gwalloey Deamon Davis Lois Clements Edward Driggers Wicker Hutto Lural Brackin Ben Thomley Clyde Pet er on RJ Hall W B Adams Fisher Leod Gilchrist Mayo Davis of Perry Ga and others visiting relatives. Jim Grant of New Orleans was guest of Mollie Grant.
Mrs Charles Dillard hosted the Headland Avenue WMA Business Women's Circle meeting opening with prayer by Mrs Cedell Alanson. The devotional A New Way based on Luke 23.44 was presented by Mrs T B Cutts. Royal Services Program included Q and A with Mrs Albert Johnson leading discussion.
Ruth Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church hosted a monthly social at Mrs. J P Lanier’s home. Hostesses included Mrs. Joe Pace Mrs. George Dennis and others. An ice cream supper followed a brief devotional led by Mrs. Lamar Clark with games and entertainment.
Mrs Harvey Yarbrough presided over Foster Street Methodist Church War Service Guild monthly meeting. Devotional led by Mrs Charles Lawshe. Report by Mrs B H Isenby on the Spiritual Lita Retreat at Huntingdon College. Mrs Yarbrough spoke on her Huntingdon trip. Mrs WF Calhoun pianist. Eighteen members answered toll call. Refreshments by Mary Bruner and Miss Juanita Johns.
Lafayette Street Methodist Wsew held its regular business and program meeting Monday with circle two led by Mrs. John Howell Jr. Devotional by Mrs. JH Karke titled Christian Womanhood. Wesleyan Service Guild met at Lafayette Street church with President Mrs. Jewel Threcher presiding. Mrs. W.G Johnson elected general finance chair. Mrs Harold Coe to report on a fundraising project. Fifteen members attended.
Local residents host visitors from Florida Alabama and Georgia. Many families including Sanders of Sandersville and Bunches welcome relatives. trips to Montgomery, Geneva, Panama City and Gulf beaches are noted along with revival services and a Fort Benning outing.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met in circles across homes on Monday for mission programs and meditation. Each circle opened with prayers, readings, and devotions, with discussions on stewardship and mission work. Visitors and new members were noted, and several members traveled or planned visits to nearby towns in coming days.
Birth notices list multiple families announcing new arrivals with dates in August and July. Names include Albert and Mrs., James Speira, Crna Ann Fuller, Joe Hicks, Ene Fuller, Pete Bagnall, Ruby Bagnall, Kathy Lorhorn, and Kathy’s family ties. Dothan and Sylacauga references appear along with hospitals in local areas. The notices also mention relatives visiting from Montgomery and Panama City and a Dothan chapter meeting of OES. A note updates John H. Crawford’s health improving after ten weeks in Montgomery. The cost of highway striping is estimated at 2.6 million dollars annually for 100000 miles.
A Pan American Airways plane departed Miami last night carrying 1000 pounds of DDT insecticide and 556 pounds of serums and vaccines to aid epidemic threats in Ecuador. A local volunteer relief committee collected funds clothing and other needed articles for shipment to the earthquake struck region.
An old classified page promotes sewing patterns 2S 2428 and others in Cuban sizes 2 4 8 and 4 2% yds with style numbers. It urges readers to order by mail from Dothan Eagle ad department in New York and highlights new designs for all ages. Bright copy touts comfort and fashion, low prices, and mail order ease with a 3 cent price and sample images.
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