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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1936
Page
3
Local society notices report Julian Rush announcing the birth of a son in Meridian Mississippi while households in Dothan Montgomery and Bainbridge share travels, visits, and relatives. Marital news includes Marie Pitts and Errett C Slaughter wed in Jacksonville Florida with plans to reside in Orlando.
Mrs. William D. Andress hosts a tea honoring Grandolyn Yarbrough before her marriage. The event on West Main includes Mea We Andress and Mrs. J T Trwe.k Jr entertaining. Other notes mention births, visits, and social greetings across Dothan, Geneva, Atlanta, and Columbia.
The Foster Street Methodist Missionary Society met at the church Monday afternoon with Mrs. Josh Clark presiding. Miss Orie Frazier led the program, Frances and Virginia Hancock provided violin and accordion music, and talks covered the leaflet China Woman’s Medical Culture in Shanghai and capital needed to aid China. Two members attended.
Miss Evelyn McCaskill married Frederick Lewin Yeager Jr of West Palm Beach in a garden ceremony August 1. Reverend G M Howerin officiated with matron of honor Mrs Charles Henry Levey and bridesmaids Geraldine Campbell and Julia McCaskill, bride wore Mettoes with a velvet belt and gold keepsake from the groom's grandmother.
Mrs J C Thomas of Kinsey entertained with a surprise birthday dinner Sunday Aug 23 for her husband and daughter Sarah. The party featured cakes with candles and a bountiful table while guests from Dothan Ashford and Hartford attended and Sarah Thomas celebrated her 15th birthday the day before at her mother's home.
New York beauty writers profile fall skin care trends and methods to keep complexions even after sun exposure. Experts discuss oils and creams, bleaching to even tone, and makeup techniques aiming for a natural, sophisticated look with handled brows and lashes.
Miss Kelly hosted a gathering for ABC girls at her home. Guests included Mrs Branton and Mrs Heusley, with others serving refreshments. The next meeting is planned at Mrs Smith’s home on August 7.
The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce banquet is postponed, with officers to be announced. Election ballots must be returned to the chamber by Wednesday. Brennan urges rapid voting as the board scales from 21 to 19 members, with five new seats. Lloyd Fower, Birmingham Chamber manager, and other trade leaders are expected to attend.
Plans for the Houston County Livestock Breeders Association premium show in Dothan next spring move forward with developing program plans and facilities. No gate figures set yet as the group aims to celebrate entrance into the harvest industry through modern slaughtering and drawing facilities. The association has raised about $1,400 for prizes.
A long list of attendees from LaPayetee Street Mission bands gathered in circles. The program featured a devotional by Miss Adana, a medical mission message by Mrs WooP Kurki, and a closing address by Mrs Ferret.
Mrs. Lille, wife of Theron Thomas of Alexandria, shot in a taxi near Washington after husband allegedly urged Snyder tea. He drove, she fired, died instantly. Mrs. Eimer Morrie and Joe Brown noted in circus circles. Brown rode risk horse Gypay.
The storm heads for southern Florida and Pensacola as warnings spread via teletype links. Residents flee low-lying areas with 200 mile per hour winds expected inland. few deaths occur due to early weather bureau advisories and coast guard alerts. Dr. Webster Chalmers visits the city.
Quick Relief for chills fever and malaria effects promises to destroy the infection in the blood build up the blood with iron and fortify against reinfection. The tonic is tasteless safe with no bitter quinine taste and offered in 50 cent and one dollar sizes with a value claim.
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