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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1945
Page
7
A fragmentary local item notes promotion gossip and family visits. William Pee earns a new rank, his wife cited, and Mr Kent with daughter Cosmette reside in Columbus Georgia. W G Hogsed and Clyde sisters visit Mr and Mrs Edard in town, while the Church family travel from Salisbury to visit relatives.
Baying trends show berets moving from Basque and sport origins to glamor headwear. Gold lace headbands, plume cavaliers, and veiled wraps elevate berets to high fashion at parties this fall. Descriptions highlight Madame Suzys olive felt beret with ostrich plume and Madame Paulines black felt halo beret studded with pearls.
Simplicity Is presented as a teen beauty guideline stressing subtle makeup and simple hair for young girls. It advises fresh youthfulness, avoiding loud styles for daytime, and saving glamor for evenings while encouraging confident, natural conversations. Major Irwin returns to the U S with family in Atlanta after Pacific service, and community notices recap local social events and travel.
Christmas Day family reunion sing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Webb Roney in Newville drew a large group of relatives and friends. The event honors the late Watu Roney, a longtime leader in Heary County affairs and sacred harp music, with a noon meal following. Additional notes include military returns, holiday travels, and baby Larry Wynn’s short introduction to the family.
F. M. Roney was honored at a surprise birthday dinner Sunday in Kinsey marking his 77th birthday. Attendees included numerous family and friends such as Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Roney, Leander Roney, J. M. Roney, Lizzie Hicks, Inez Gray, Ella Roney, Lucille Woodham, and others from Kinsey and Newville.
T Sgt and Mrs James E Jack announce the arrival of daughter Barbara Lower at a focal hospital on December 23. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Guy Willis of Dothan and Mr and Mrs J H Jackson of Bostic NC. Also named are Ragins and McCardle families of Columbus GA, and others. Lieut (Gig) Cowdery Merri, stationed in the Pacific, has arrived in San Diego with news received by his parents Mr and Mrs Allen Merrill.
Mrs W B Lee and children Sephane and Peer Lee were in Mississippi yesterday for Camp Shelby, visiting Major Lee who has recently returned from five months in the Pacific. The text notes quarantine and patrols across several Alabama counties and nearby Florida, while prices for farm products in Alabama are expected to hold but trend lower in 1946 if production remains high.
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