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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1944
Page
8
AP report notes OPA ceilings on new car prices take effect Monday July 16 preventing waves of high prices. Dealers warned the new rules set two price types, price with warranties and the no-warranty “as is” sales, amid wartime constraints.
The article discusses the B F Goodrich Silvertown tire, highlighting decades of use since 1940 and claims of vast miles driven on synthetic rubber. It notes consumer confidence in synthetic tires and positions Silvertown as a reliable option backed by extensive real-world wear.
The piece argues divorce rates rise due to vogue and alimony profits, noting Hollywood influence and Reno as a cure for sorrows. It contrasts Grandma’s stricter times with modern permissiveness, claiming marriages are often conveniences pursued for profit rather than affection. It urges removing profit and fashion from divorce to save broken homes.
A correspondent notes that women are the primary petitioners in most divorce cases and that wives file more matrimonial complaints than husbands. The piece muses on marriage satisfaction, gender roles, and the social perceptions surrounding divorce, hinting that expectations among brides often outpace reality.
Eagle Wade, longtime Salisbury resident and 1937 graduate of Teank High School, has been promoted to captain in the Chemical Warfare Service. He entered active duty in August 1941, served at Edgewood Arsenal and Fort Benning, with later postings in Africa and involvement in the Salerno and Anzio campaigns. He is married to Mabel Freedland and is residing in Headland, NC.
A protracted meeting will be held at Cool Waters Church west of Ashford starting Sunday July 9 with Rev. W G Deas preaching. The Houston Banner Singing Convention will meet there July 14, as announced.
A local conservation group Bible School class undergoes reorganization and issues certificates. The notes mention a planned event and the need to maintain order, with emphasis on safeguarding efforts and participation. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR.
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