Dorothy Dix Says on War Between Parents and Friends
The column comments on misunderstandings among parents and friends over wartime matters. It notes how voices clash and how clear, frank talk could reduce tension.
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1944
Page
8
Do Needle Work To Cure Fidgets In Wartime Homes
A piece advising needlework as a calmative for jittery nerves and restless teens. It contrasts changing parental control with wartime strain, urging modern parents to negotiate peace with insurgent children. It argues 15 and 16 year olds still need guidance and that strict control may drive youths to risky behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicsa Hartner
Fandsbury
Two American MPs Capture German General at Brest
Two U S Army MPs tackled a German general held at a Brest collecting station on August 8. They repelled about 1200 German troops attempting a rescue, triggering four hours of combat that left an estimated 350 Nazis dead and the general captured. Major Frederick F. Field reported the incident from the Sixth Armored Division bivouac in Flushing New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mp’s
Tso
War Department
Frederick F. Field
Flushing
New York
Sixth Armored
Brest
Karl Spang
Washington
Igee
Betty Mason Serves as Servicemen's Santa in New York Store
Betty Mason, known as Servicemen's Santa, arranged thousands of Christmas orders for U S troops worldwide from a New York department store. She reports servicemen buy lingerie, makeup kits, purses, and musical powder boxes, with the tune Always popular. She filled 7000 orders last Christmas and expects more this year, aiding prodded families and mending quarrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Kere AY
Newafestures
Betty Mezon
Santa Claus
United Nasons
New York
Pacific
United Nations Service
Betty
Hetty
Italy
England
Emfinger Succumbs After Long Illness
J. E. Emfinger aged 75 died at his Dothan route one home at 2 p m Saturday after a year long illness. He lived in the area 24 years was a member of Old Center Church and Echo Masonic Lodge. Funeral will be at Old Center Church on the arrival of his Army son, burial in the church cemetery. Surviving wife seven sons Jessie L Emfinger Brewton Lollie Hartford John C Emfinger Jr U S Army Paul Glenn Riley Joe and Jack Dothan route one two daughters Mrs P T Riley and Martha Jean Emfinger three brothers Frank Jay Fla Bill Dothan Charlie Columbus Ga and several grandchildren. Ward Wilson Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Emfinger
Dothan
Old Center Church
Echo Masonic Lodge
Church
Jessie Emfinger
Brewton
Lollie Emfinger
Hartford
John C. Emfinger
Foster USO Club Program Announced
The USO Club on South Foster Street released a weekly schedule. Today features coffee and doughnuts, bingo, a servicemen hour broadcast, and a free movie. Activities include crafts, knitting, dances with junior hostesses, game nights, and classical recordings throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO Club
South Foster Street
Servicemen’s Wives
Southernaires
Servicemen's Wives
Psychiatric Methods Salvage Workers for War Industries
Streamlined psychiatric methods salvaged a0 percent of workers cracking up mentally and enabled them to return to vital war industry jobs. The group included not only psychoneurotics but some so seriously ill they would normally be hospital inmates for life. Their ability to continue as productive workers with treatment has importance for postwar planning.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wants
Baxter
Brownbilt Shoe Store
Foster
Dorothy Dix
By Williams
Betty Mason
Romania
LD Co
Chwrn
Maighbor
Hazel Hurst
U. S. Treasury
Treasury Department
War
Ted
War Council
Mayfair
Mayfair Jewelry Company
Lawrence M. Weathers
N. Foster St
Emfinger
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