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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
10
A longtime carrier, Jans Singleton, delivers the Wilmington Star-News by foot, walking about miles daily to distribute papers and also assists with mail delivery. The report notes her routine and dedication as part of the paper’s history.
Mr. J. J. Benton was honored Sunday on his birthday with a dinner hosted by Mrs. Benton and family. Attendees included many Bentsons and friends, with camellias as a table centerpiece, recognizing the honoree in a community social notice.
Bir Rogers and Mrs. W M Rogers announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Lois Rogers to James Ray Canady son of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt A Canady. The ceremony was at 10 p m January 7 at Foster Street Methodist Church officiated by Dr W F Calhoun. Only close friends and relatives attended. The bride wore Kelly green wool gabardine with white hat and black accessories, a white carnation corsage. After a 2 breakfast at the Canady home, the couple will reside at 802 S St Andrews Street. Canady works at Borden Tea Cream Company.
Henry J Kaiser bets vast holdings on a new low priced car funded by a $44.4 million RFC loan with a $15 million guarantee. The project centers on Kaiser Aluminum, Permanente Cement, and Willow Run, aiming to produce a lightweight sedan under a price likely between $1,200 and $1,500. Kaiser plans multiple models to compete and expand his auto ventures after earlier Kaiser-Frazer struggles.
Donalsonville notes host Bruce Jenning and Bruce Jr from Athens and Erms Cowart of Albany. P E Wilkin family return to Ft Benning after visiting Eunice Hudson. Mrs Bob Wilhelm from Chicago visits then heads to Ft Lauderdale. Emory Edwin Johnson and Kathleen Ivey Johnson welcome son James on January 8, first boy in family in 30 years. John Brooks of Temps visits Hatcher household along with Cairo and Albany guests. An ordinary paint brush makes good duster for carved or planted furniture.
Local notes record visitors from Tampa Jesup and Albany Miss Annette Bridges joining the State Revenue Department in Atlanta and the birth of twin daughters to Mr and Mrs Victor Phillips Inverness January 7 Mrs Mose Stinson underwent an operation at Holland Hospital and other household news from Blakely readers.
Lawton Dye of Dothan spoke on landscaping at the Geneva Garden Club regular meeting held last Friday at the Geneva Community Center. Hostesses were Mrs. Joe J Johnson Mrs. J Able Bryant and Mrs. M F Noblin. Reports shown include $80 from the November bazaar and $40.50 from the December holiday tour.
The club publicized the Geneve cemetery project and noted Mrs Beasley’s home won first in holiday inside decorations while Mrs Latimer took outdoor judging first prize. During social hour refreshments were served to members and guests. a note mentions a shampoo shade for babies hair washing in available colors.
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