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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
3
A compact reflection on life as a single hour of bold action, contrasted with dull conformity. It praises noble risk, personal honor, and authentic conduct over empty decorum, likening timid existence to sluggish waters in a marsh.
A humorous reflection on time opens the page, followed by society items from Enterprise and nearby towns. Dr. John T. Ellis returned from Chicago after a meeting of orthopedic surgeons. Mrs. L A Boyd and Townsend Boyd attended a Swicerd lecture, with several locals visiting families and traveling to Jacksonville and Auburndale for visits or illness.
A small advertisement style piece promotes Wayside News content in The Eagle. It invites readers to browse the funnies, discover new ideas, and save worse sections for last while noting the varying daily usefulness of the content.
Members of the Philathea Day School Class of Lazarette Street Methodist Church gathered last night at Mr L W Johnson’s home. Hostesses Mrs F Loc Nall and Mrs Johnson arranged camelias and narcissi, with a pink and white color theme, for a reception room setting. The evening opened with a devotional led by Mrs St P L Sanders, followed by games and contests and a social gathering with several attendees named in attendance.
The Southside Bible Study Club, disbanded during the war years, reorganized at a recent meeting at the home of Afra Guade with Mrs S N Caleman as president and Mrs W Johns as secretary and treasurer. Plans for the year were discussed and meetings set for 2 30 p m each Wednesday. Members invited to rejoin and light refreshments served. Present were Mrs Roo Tedder Mrs Ro Day Mrs Rey Mercer Mrs Rev Day Jr Mrs Q Ro Arnold Mrs Claude Tee Mrs N S Terne Mrs A TY Cherry Mrs Grady Harris Mrs Soo N Coleman Mr T W Johnson and Mrs Arnold. Visitor elect Mrs W O B Dok arrived from Taacer Virginia.
The Jud son W M U Association met at Newville Baptist Church with 13 Societies represented and 101 members present. Theme was Reaching New Herdits in 1947, devotion by Rev J F Kelley titled Reaching New Heights Through Prayer. Reports praised A-1 standard ratings for the association and Tolbert Abbeville Societies. Program included music by Mrs Dan Hollis and Mrs Seva Lindsay Mire. Graves Knowles spoke. Mary Murphy led the eecegist service and poetry. New officers elected for 1947. Next quarterly meeting set for April at Adomran Church.
Mrs Thrasher addresses the Business and Professional Women's Club meeting on Tuesday evening. The gathering at Miss Marjorie Pullum’s home honored guests and co hostesses with a Valentine themed repast. Marta will represent the club at a State Federation Council meeting in Birmingham on February 16.
The article notes under cover styles offering varied colors and better fit with longer wear and easier upkeep. Designers use new materials from wartime sources to reduce bulk, with strapless models and featherweight boning shaping the bust and torso. Nylon and elastic lace panties aim for quick drying and firmer figure control, while all nylon bras and slips dry quickly and need little pressing.
The SeAla Sub District of the Methodist Youth Fellowship met Monday evening at Lafayette Street Methodist Church. Attendees enjoyed choir numbers, solos, and a talk by Max Morris. One hundred sixty four members were present, an attendance banner was awarded to Midland City Group, followed by social hour and refreshments.
A brisk guide outlines efficient routines and smart shortcuts for the busy woman of 1947. Time saving tricks cover dress care, kitchen chores, and quick grooming, promoting streamlined domestic routines and practical efficiency.
C W Rainey travels to Ipiley Georgia after death of sister Mrs Ide Kendrick Funeral set for Saturday afternoon at Acworth Ga Rainey accompanied by his daughter Mrs John Adkins Also Mr Rainey and Mrs W C Farmer to return to Dothan after two weeks at Cowpers South Carolina Guests Mrs Paul Stewart Abbeville visitors Mr and Mrs J C Seeger Abbeville arrive for weekend with Mr and Mrs B F Sweet 719 Dusy Street
Mr. and Mrs. Clyatt Granger announce a daughter Ada Too born in Jackson on January 74. Grandparents include Mrs. J. I. Granger of Serborr and Mr. and Mrs Brown of Pansey. Berton of Wibee also listed. Additional births include De itea Gasle in Sweet Berpital, Sylvia acat, and Ernest Neal Hall Jr born December 25 to Kathryn Duke and W. B. Duke. Quinton Tedder reports a son, Tamea Ronnie, born January 24 with grandparents R. A. Bridges and UL. Tedder.
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