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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1947
Page
3
The section outlines items of interest to women with notes on events, fashion, home life, and social happenings. It highlights gatherings, charity efforts, and community activities featuring local residents and organizations.
Dothan and Cherokee Garden Clubs and the Men’s Camellia Club thank all who aided in planning for the Camellia Show. The event at the Country Club was postponed due to bad weather and insufficient blooms. The death of Mrs. Birs WW Meleson in Albany prompted travel for Clyde Melton. Funeral plans not announced. A wedding is noted in Athens with C Lenfon and Ray Ellen.
Perry Webb of Route 1 Round Mountain Alabama credits Retonga with relief from gas bloating constipation and loss of appetite. He reports improved sleep energy appetite and no need for laxatives after using Retonga bought at Cash Drug Store.
Midland City student Baxter Walton, a member of the Dawideon Cally staff, is honored for securing nine gold medals in a recent competition. The piece notes a rise in church numbers across the United States over the last five decades and references local academic and civic activities.
Several birth notices from Clarksville area families. Eleanor, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Rosson, born January 20 in a Clarksville hospital. Also Zack eral Center baby born in Inca hospital. Grandparents listed for multiple families. Additional notices mention new arrivals and relatives visiting, with various names and addresses.
On Saturday afternoon Mrs W A Clemiania hosted a lawn party at the Clemons residence for Gloria Clemons seventh birthday. Guests included Gloria, Jane and Al Baw Bon, Ruth Gerdy, Mary Francis Salvis, Tan Overjan, and many others. The event featured embossed white pink and gired cake portions and socializing among attendees and family. Dr Neil Meckinson and son Alfred joined Pensacola visitors, while late weekend travelers and relatives were noted.
Mrs Fred C Moseley entertained Wednesday with morning coffee at her South Orange Avenue home. Guests included Mrs James Welden Mrs W K Moll Mrs Clyde Levern and others. In the afternoon she hosted her bridge club with high score prize going to Mrs Eustace Bishop. Tea and light refreshments followed.
Mrs. Carlton Bule entertaining the Lenora Caraway Circle of Grenaview Baptist Church held Monday afternoon. Devotional and program were led by Mrs. Annie Mi Shelby Stephens and others, with closing prayer by Mrs. B. W. Whitaker. Light refreshments followed. nine members attended. Nearby, Maitie Jean Lewis was due to arrive from Birmingham to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Lewin.
The Onyx Smart Sunday School of Foster Street Methodist Church postpones its monthly social meeting from Monday night to a later date due to the Marine Svetlova concert at the high school auditorium. Wade Griffin and N. C. Cain departed yesterday on a business trip to Delies Texas.
Fragmentary note about a new Curl for front door and shop contents. Mentions Dawn and moving to a larger space, inviting a customer to stay and help. Text reads like informal, keyword heavy chatter with unclear context and several typos.
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