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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
4
Robert Green Ingersoll declares he would prefer a simple peasant life with family over the imperial image of Napoleon the Great. He imagines vines, grapes, autumn sun, and peaceful domestic scenes as a richer end than conquest and murder.
The Round Table Study Club held its annual Christmas social at Mrs. J. W. Roberts on West Main street. Mrs. Bruce Flurry led roll call with historical Alabama facts, Mrs. W. T. Burkett shared a Christmas story, a vocal solo by Miss Betty Seymour, and gifts from a decorated tree were distributed during the social hour. Hostess served a salad course to many members including Mrs. Jay Dinkins and Mrs. Roy Hil.
Club de Vinet held a hotel luncheon in Houston with Mire Whit Harris and Mrs Horace Hall as hosts. A bridge contest started at eleven and ended with a cabage prize to Mrs Adah Chant. Notables included Frank Pec ton, Mere Bidsard Crawford, Mire, and Mrs Teun 7 f. Separate notes mention Sacred Harp singing at the courthouse and a Friday Christin observance at Mrs Hawkins home.
NEA service offers safety tips to reduce Christmas fire risk. Set up trees away from flames, keep water, use flame proof sprays and materials, inspect lights, have a fire extinguisher, unwrap gifts away from heat, dispose of wrapping material, and never leave lights burning unattended. Also warn about inflammable costumes at pageants and keep children away from open fires. Names and locations mentioned include Mrs Wiles Deal and others visiting San Francisco and residents on Ashland Drive.
Mrs L J Lunsford hosted about forty members of Foster Street Methodist Sunday School Class 35 at Airport Road. The party featured Christmas decorations, a tree with gifts, punch by Miss Wanda Lunsford, carols led by class president Mrs W B Wilson, vocal solos by Wanda Lunsford and Mose Smith, plus games and contests for festive cheer.
Fine Arts Club members gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs T R Scheile homes with Mrs Leonard Cloud Mrs J L Harris and Mrs James Dees assisting as hosts Decor featured holiday style with carol singing led by Mrs Lee Shugermian A large Christmas tree offered gifts and the tea table served eggnog and fruit cake by Mrs James Dees Attendees included Harald Blumbig Sam Plumbers CC Ro Guareh Leonard Cloud Charlie Chapman James Peel William Espy Nathan Greenberg Felton Goodwi Marvin Lewis J J Harris Bilis Mullen Bancroft McDearman Wandfin Parkman Robert Bur sey C G Scott and other ladies Charlten Simms planned for visit from Agnes Scott College and Tau Fiomer Carolyn McCallum Elizabeth Flex Caroline Acree traveling to Atlanta tomorrow for weekend visit
Mr and Mrs Harmon Pattles announce the birth of Edna Parle on December 3 at a local hospital. Grandparents listed include Mr and Mrs Wolf Jahesoan and Mer o, Bead Beatties of route tan, Mr and Mrs a Batasvin of NLOY. Also announced is the birth of Sherry Learn with grandparents Aly ard Mes and Mere oS L banks of Ashford, and ties to Tie Spurrock of Dethan.
American and German teens will perform joint carols during Christmas week in Berlin. About 50 American youths, under Mrs. Robert A. McClure, join with 20 German Madrigal singers for holiday appearances at Army hospitals and American institutions. Rehearsals are held weekly, with main events on Christmas Eve featuring sleigh rides through the city.
A fashion feature by NER Staff Writer explores breaking pearl discipline in outfits. Designers suggest draping a single strand across the chest with jeweled pins anchoring ends, pairing a pearl choker with high necklines and screw-on earrings, and using a pearl bracelet as a peep-show necklace or hair accent to revive looks.
An aging actress reflects on maintaining youthful roles as aging limits fade with time. The piece notes her focus on future parts younger performers seek, discussing career resilience and the era’s press tone. Also reports Mrs. Eustace Bishop and her father Charles I Newton traveling to Atlanta after the death of Bishop's father Cy H Bishop, who died in Decatur. The WWII education stat contrasts two eras, while Australian service men reach six feet.
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