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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1943
Page
2
Prothy Dix laments parental evasion of duty in arranging stable marriages for children. She argues propinquity matters, mothers often misjudge suitors, and fathers miss early chances to know potential sons in law. The piece urges parents to engage from first dates and stay vigilant about morals and suitability.
The piece urges Marine Chief manners as a model for fathers to vet suitors before marriages. It argues fathers should investigate a young man’s past to prevent ill matches, criticizing lazy inquiry and harsh opposition. It advocates diplomacy to break off unsuitable engagements in favor of genuine love marriages.
W Emmett Brooks Alabama state labor director urged labor organizations to file their constitutions and by laws with the State Labor Department by August 29. The Bradford Labor Act requires union constitutions and by laws filed within 60 days of the act’s effective date. Gov Chauncey Sparks says the Supreme Court will be asked to rule on the act’s constitutionality.
A British military mission of land sea and air officers arrives in Washington to coordinate future joint operations against Japan with the United States and other Commonwealth allies. Led by Major General J A Lethbridge, the group will study American Pacific war experiences, visit military and naval installations, then proceed to observe combat in the Pacific theater.
The Enterprise Company of the State Guard prepares for a fleet encampment at Deuph Island, about 35 miles off Mobus, from September 5 to 12. Of 50 active members, zero are making plans to attend, as the regiment joins with the Third Alabama State Guard in reserve. The First and Second Regiments in north and central Alabama will host camps at Dauphinisten during the weeks prior.
Funeral services for Sixty Paschal were held at 3 p m Wednesday at the First Methodist Church of Enterprise with Rev Henry M Andrews officiating Burial followed in Cypress Cemetery Searcy Funeral Home in charge Paschal born in Coffees County son of Mr and Mrs Don Paschal resided in Hawk Ridge Dale County before moving to Enterprise Survived by widow Mrs Gladys Miller Paschal two sons Grady Paschal Panama City Florida and Jobo Paschal US Navy Jacksonville Texas one daughter Mary Eten Paschal Enterprise one brother Will Paschal Enterprise three brothers Gus Paschal Enterprise (text damaged)
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