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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
4
A collage of verse and notes includes Mary Brent Whiteside lines about knowledge and peace, a gloss about a taste for books by Gibbon, a notice on J M Ingram’s illness after surgery, and a home decor tip for a space-saving double-duty table using old chest and boards.
Mr and Mrs Pete Thomas of Hartford announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Blaine on December 14 Miss and Mrs W H Cline spend holidays with relatives in Birmingham and Mer an Miss
New York socialite Mrs Stanley Mortimer retained her title as the world’s best dressed woman in the New York Dress Institute’s annual list. The Duchess of Windsor rose from tenth to fifth, with other notable entries including Mrs Barbara Cushing Whitney sister to Mrs John Hay Whitney, Rosalind Russell, Clare Boothe Luce, Valentina designer, and Mrs Esme O'Brien Sarnoff.
Graceville Florida announces the marriage of Clara Bell Davis to Staff Sergeant Hubert C Galloway U S Army Air Forces stationed at Merced California The ceremony took place December 22 Sergeant Galloway is the son of Mr and Mrs B W Galloway of Graceville
The December meeting of the Prichard Parent-Teachers Association was held at the school with Mrs. J E Goolsby in charge. Devotional by Miss Marie Harris and a talk on Religion and the Child by Mrs. Howard Edwards. Lunchroom plans were discussed and members urged to attend January meeting to finalize operations. Attendance prizes awarded to second grade taught by Mrs. Clements and to fourth and fifth grades taught by Miss Harris.
Mrs J. W. Harris and Miss Marie Harris hosted a Pinckard afternoon gathering for Pinckard school teachers. The reception room featured red and silver decor with red berries and silvered pine cones. Attendees included Mrs Frances Preston Andrews Miss Mollie Truett Mrs Penn Clements Mrs Howard Gullage Mrs De Priest and out of town guests Mrs Loxie Ard Sor rell and Mrs McSwain of Ozark and Miss Lone Truett of Newton.
An American girl entertainer in Japan denounces fraternizing between American soldiers and Japanese women as disgusting and unAmerican. She argues American women must speak out to oppose such conduct and questions why soldiers would be tolerated dating German or Japanese women after the war. She stresses wartime moral standards and accountability for American men.
Betty Clarke explains how the pre war eye lash curler helps dull eyes look alert, with rubber cushions and steel construction. Proper use prevents lash breakage, and tips include curling lashes, brushing with vaseline, mascara for evenings, eye wash, and brow upkeep to avoid straggling hairs.
Miss Joyce Parker celebrated her thirteenth birthday at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. K. P. Parker of route three. Attending were families including Dowlings from Hartford Boni fay and Dothan, plus Coker and Parker relatives, with guests listed in attendance.
Mr and Mrs EB W Valentine of Salina Kansas announce the marriage of their daughter Dorris May to Kenneth E Myers son of Mr and Mrs GC Myers of Do than the marriage took place December 17 at Salina Kansas
Mr and Mrs Billy Cook move to the Spartan School of Aeronautics as he enters training after discharge from the Arey Air Forces. Mrs Balas Madson and children depart for Albany Ga to serve as rector Mrs Q Dowling and daughters return home after a visit with Mr Vash Hutchine. Several families, including Mrs E Parrish and Mrs Mose Emits and Lamar Totes, visit from Montgomery and Greenville with relatives in the area.
Mr W T Lampkin made a brief visit today in Graceville with Mr and Mrs Bal Mr and Miss Davis who were also guests at Mr and Mrs Hall. The Burkett family plan to return home at Ky ville Tennessee after a stay here with Mr and Mrs Burkett and Dr W T Burkett.
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