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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1935
Page
4
A testimonial extols Thedford's Black-Draught as a reliable family laxative for constipation. Mrs J E McDuff of Elgin Texas reports long relief after starting use, praising its effectiveness and affordability.
The Young Women’s Study Club elected officers for 1935 10 26 at Mrs. A J Grant’s South St Andrews home. President Mrs Curtis Adams vice president Mrs J L Sealle recording secretary Mrs Tom Murray corresponding secretary Mrs Jerome Spann and treasurer Mrs Whit Harris. An entertainment on the Barrymore family followed with readings from the Life of Ethel Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore.
A column offers beauty tips stressing proper skin care with boric acid wash and cooling eye compresses.
Washington reports a push by Senators McCarran and Nye to introduce a resolution for a single comprehensive NRA investigation. They argue the finance and judiciary probes are insufficient and seek a special committee with $19,000 to review NRA from top to bottom, aiming to shape recovery act changes.
Huey Long dominates opening as the two houses meet and up to eighty seven measures are introduced. National Guardsmen guard the chamber doors in the $5,000,000 skyscraper courthouse with about 100 militiamen on duty to enforce martial law amid uprisings. Wingate resigns from lieutenant governor post while Noe, named to succeed him, says he is done with politics after his term ends. Long's bills move through the hopper as typical in extensions of his control, with early amendments granting vast influence. Controversy erupts over seating of governor appointed legislators. House blocks challenge 62-24, Senate confirms 21-10. Attorney General Portorte later rules governor can appoint during this time. voting under new constitutional amendment will affect elections.
Barbara Bell Pattern No 691 B showcases spring frocks with papilione necklines and belt skirts. The design emphasizes roomy bodices, dolman sleeves, and back and front scarps, sized for bust measurements 30 to 42 inches, with matching mature figure guidance.
A Georgia community tale recounts a farmer who built a home for workers on Henry Nelms's land after a year of planting cotton and corn. Hannam praises Nelms for support as the man nears a quiet retirement. The piece also notes Montgomery reporting that Attorney General Carmichael found a 1952 tax exemption unconstitutional for colleges using mortgage funds for educational purposes.
Mrs William Blount welcomed her card club and guests to a Tuesday afternoon gathering at her West Troy Fort home. Two living room tables featured hollyhocks and spring blooms with refreshments and a prize for best guest. Guests included Mrs T Moody, Mrs Morris Garner, Mrs LaCount Anderson, and Mrs Astleford.
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