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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1945
Page
6
Dorothy Dix argues that choosing a child's name affects their life and happiness. She critiques vanity in namesakes from grandparents and famous figures, warns against incongruous or blended names, and urges parents to give a simple, honest name unlikely to embarrass the bearer.
Hartford PTA chapter held Founders Day in the school auditorium with Mrs W O Daughtry in charge. Rev A G Thomas gave the devotional. songs by Mary Low Daughtry and Barbara Johnston. tributes to pioneer PTA founders Mrs Williams and Mrs Ford. Carmel lamps to be planted in honor, funds raised for playground equipment, band costumes, and Hare Economes building rug. Elizabeth Hall and Trene Yolman returned from Panama City visit with Mr and Mrs C G Holman.
Alicia Hart notes style reflects attitude more than price aided by models. A top model demonstrates that accessories like a hat and a bag elevate simple outfits. She emphasizes tailoring a basement bargain dress to fit and using smart angles and hair to finish the look.
A feature on how bangs can camouflage a hairline, with Dorothy Hart sharing steps. Cut a thick bang about 3 inches, shape hair to temple, set with pin curls, sweep back hair, then form rolls above the temples and create an inverted pompadour for a fuller look.
The Birmingham district Marine Corps recruiting office seeks volunteers for the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. Applicants aged 20 to 38 should contact the Birmingham office for details. Qualified replacements will receive base or boat training at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. The notice urges immediate action and directs to the 210 Farley Building in Birmingham Alabama. Captain Park Morothy Shealy arrives at Lawson General Hospital in Atlanta for treatment of wounds from October 1 action near An- Ruar. Captain Park recently returned to the United States. Mr Tom Jones and Miss Louise Clendinen visit Panama City with relatives.
The Marianna Junior Womans Club held a three part quiz contest during its regular meeting directed by Mrs Milton Moorepeed. Highlights included a Shake Jove starx, love meter around wives of songs, and profiles of notable men. A business session preceded the program with reports from various group members.
The 1845 Writers' Contest of the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs has a March deadline. Mrs. Washington Moody, chair, urges entries in essays stories poems and lyrics. Prizes come from Birmingham Moble Montgomery Fairhope Selma Anniston Troy and other cities. details from Mrs Moody at University Alabama.
Washington AP reports the BRL refrigerated barge will supply ice cream, meats, fruits and vegetables to soldiers on Southwest and Western Pacific islands. It yields ten gallons of ice cream every seven minutes and makes five tons of ice daily. Eight holds store frozen meats at 12 degrees above zero, with two deck compartments for perishables. Also notes Mr and Mrs William Whatley visiting Pelham Georgia for the weekend.
Pastor W Wilson of Grandview Repist Cooren presided over a church service for Ackve Bf 39 gariy date 1re at Asmin Ga and a large gathering on February 1. Captain Morton M. Knox, recently promoted, is serving with the US Army Air Forces in the Pacific theater after a 34 month posting in the Hawaiian Islands, and Corporal JY Enfinger returned to the Southwest Pacific for Army duty following a visit with brothers A D and MC Enfinger and sister Mrs J H Hutton.
A fragmented report notes 19 railroad employers killed in 192-43 versus 6818 in 1917-18 and 243 railroad passengers killed in 2042-43 compared with 374 in 1917-18, highlighting a long term shift in fatalities across eras.
Miss Susie Stapleton of Maria visits Dothan with her aunt over the weekend. Mr and Mrs J P Shealy host relatives as plans for a social gathering are sketched in informal notes.
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