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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
8
A historical excerpt urges using compliments as clues to charm and good manners. It notes compliments reveal why outfits or hair appeal and can guide purchases, while public behavior shows manners, citing examples of rude sidewalk etiquette and seating on buses. The piece critiques self centered behavior and emphasizes considerate action in public spaces.
The Dothan post office was upgraded from second to first class status after 25 years, with 1923 figures noting revenue surpassing required thresholds. Postmaster Heard Saxon outlined growth, new equipment plans, and expanded box capacity as demand rises and carriers cover 24 miles serving over 6,400 patrons.
The ICC and Commerce Department released a fault finding report on a rail disaster. It cites central passenger train failures and miscommunications that led to multiple fatalities and injuries, while noting warnings were ignored and safety systems misapplied.
Eleanor Sistie Bocttiger, granddaughter of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt, is engaged to Van H. Seagraves of Oregon City Oregon. Parents Mr and Mrs John Bocttiger of Phoenix Arizona announce the match and release the 1943 photo dating Sistie to age 16.
The eldest granddaughter of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Sistie Boettiger, will marry Van WH. Seagraves, 25, in Phoenix on July 7. Eleanor Roosevelt, Sistie's mother, will attend. The couple met at Reed College Portland Oregon, and will set up home in Portland after a brief honeymoon. Seagraves served in the Naval Reserve in World War II and earned a degree as Sistie completed her third year at Reed.
AP reports Montgomery Attorney General Carmichael issued an opinion that Sunday flights over churches could violate the state law against willful disturbance of religious worship. He said decisions depend on each case and noted military aircraft fall under civil jurisdiction during peacetime. A Birmingham minister group had requested the opinion.
A chaotic scene in Birmingham arose during Sunday services as protesters and officials clashed over noise limits. Official remarks cited city codes and penalties including fines up to 300 dollars and potential jail time for interruptions of religious worship, while administrators discussed measures to curb the disturbance.
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