This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1950
Page
3
A fragmentary poem with archaic diction references a dove, hound, horse and latent meanings tied to nature and fire. The piece weaves mythical imagery with moral overtones while a note mentions Ruth Pittler and Miss Carolyn Cook visiting Tampa with Mrs Beltze and Mr Beltze in the same issue.
An ad offers the Summer Fashion Book patterns with sizes 10 to 18 and price 25 cents. It promotes easy to wear warm weather styles for all ages, with patterns from The Dothan Eagle and patterns ready for immediate orders. The catalog highlights vacation outfits, town and country wear, and comfortable designs.
Recent Bride and bride elect were honored Saturday at a bridge and canaste party by Mrs J D Rogers and Mrs Wijtnn Rodney at the Woman's Club. High score prize went to Mrs Hal Clnkscales, hostess prizes to Mrs Carey Houston and Miss dow Childs. About one hundred guests attended as piano selections entertained during refreshments served by local hostesses and a student from Howard College.
Mrs Bird entertained in the afternoon honoring her daughters Bert and Madelyn on their birthday. Pink decorations and baked treats highlighted the event. A long list of attendees included Carla Coblev, Jimned J Terie, Geraldine Tab ers, Kay Griewold, Jeanie Chancey, Susan deJarnette, Janet Carmichael, and many others. The Rev T Rogers is visiting, and Ed Kirk attends Camp Etk- Tere in Winchester Tennessee. Mrs Mupert Juty of Graceville Florida plans a week in Atlanta. all are in a local hospital for various reasons.
Mrs. Louie Murrell hosted Saturday at her Cottonwood Route Two residence in honor of her mother Mrs. Ada Joyner celebrating her 70th birthday. Attending were Frank Joyner and family, Judge Joyner and Jimmie from Auburndale Florida, plus numerous Joyner relatives and Murrells including Perry Ludon, Marine Watford, Jarviz Faye Jane, Wagton Joyce Marylen and more.
Howell and Mrs J R Howell hosted a Sunday gathering at their Hartford home for a family reunion. Attendees included HC Donaldson and family of Enterprise, Brown Howwell and children Jacqueline and Ren of Samson, Peacock family of Samson, Howellena Millard Dees and Dixie Jo of Moscow Idaho, James King and sons, Lillie Wonger, Fannie Elmore of Greenland Florida, Margaret Morn, Jane Stewart of Birmingham, and Bad Uhaney of Sk Ardren IA.
Mrs RoR Pestus formerly of Dothan now residing in Panama City was honored Saturday with an informal tea by her daughters Mrs L Schnewter Mrs LA Neleev and Mrs Robert Lee at Mrs A V Peoples home 902 Oak avenue Mrs Earl Oakley and Mrs presided at the tea table. Tom West will return from Camp Grist near Selma to visit. Misses Attired Thursday to spend days with Mr and Mrs H B Hall.
SAMSON Special The Entre Nous club was entertained by Mrs B B Howell last week at her cottage at Grayton Beach. Games of bridge were played all day with high score prizes awarded to Mrs L S Sawyer and Mrs A L Falk. At noon the hostess served a delicious luncheon. Attending were Mrs H O Wellers Mix Bow Swath, Mrs L Sawyer, Mrs Charle Maund, Mrs Brin yon, Mrs A K Faulk, Dr Mrs Oval Bronks and Mrs Dixie Howell of Moscow Italia.
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday night at Legion Hall to elect officers. Vice-president Ashley Cain presided in the president's absence. Secretarial and treasurer reports were given by Mrs. Alva Hawke and Mrs. B We Smith, with hostesses Mrs Edd Phillips Mrs Aich Ausley and JMcs ES Cooney.
An excerpt on voice appeal and social perception argues that a pleasant voice boosts personal and business success. It outlines three steps to improve voice, invites readers to assess qualities, and promotes a Powers beauty booklet with a self addressed stamped envelope.
A bridge party at Mrs T Brunson’s home honored Mrs Maud S Farmer who spent winter in Santa Barbara California. Decorations featured roses dahlias and gladioli. High score went to Mrs R A Wright with gifts for the guest of honor and Mrs Henry Crenshaw faculty member at Headland schools visiting for the summer.
Curtis Memorial Methodist Church pastor Dr C W Northcutt announces revival services starting the first Sunday in July. Rev B H Schneider of Columbia assists the pastor as morning services begin at 11 00 and evening services at 730 daily with the sermon Sunday morning titled Christ Before Paul.
Mr and Mrs Delphus Collins visit Atlanta this week while DL McCormick and daughters return from Birmingham. Miss Thenie Jonsson and Mrs Charlie Gran of Dothan host Spanish instructor Wille Johnson in Birmingham for summer with sisters. Midshipman John Lewis Leslie will spend days with Mr and Mrs John Testie after Naval Academy arrival. Mrs Willan T Brown and Linda Sue depart for Pascagoula then Toland Mississippi for job transfer. Mr and Mrs W E Arnold with daughters marry into Greenwood Mississippi then return home after visiting H S Hall. The Olivers and Jon Alton return from Ft Meade and Winter Haven with Mrs Hubert Skinner and Linda. Mrs Jack Garrett and Carolyn visit Florida Beach with Mrs Alvin Brimlow. Brimlow spent two weeks at Gulf resort. Miss Elizabeth Lee visiting Carp Mary Munger in Trainville. Mrs George D Phillips returns to Atlanta after short visit, escorted home by her mother Mrs NC Stewart who had stayed with Mrs Bowers.
Mr and Mrs R E Wright hosted guests including Ethel Woodham of Bruce ton Tenn and many others from Georgia Florida and Alabama. Families attended reunions traveled to Montgomery and Elba, with visits by Woodham Brunson Mixson and Spears groups. Local residents like Barbara Bronson Lindsey Redman and Hugh Wise shared extended stays and field visits.
Mr and Mrs Harold E Barrett announce the birth of a son Stephen Ashley on July 2 at a local hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs E F Fain of Harvford and C L Barrett of Dothan. Mr and Mrs W Z Tommy Tidwell of Geneva are parents of a son born June 12 in a Dorian hospital named Ronald Thomas. Grandparents are Mr W E Lewis of Geneva and Mrs Virgie Champion of Hartford.
The week brings many visitors and returning residents. Mrs A Allo and Mr and Mrs Alfred Hobart host guests from New Orleans. Eddie Ray Beckham and daughter return to Cincinnati from visiting Able Ausley and Opel Beckham. Carlton Searcy of Coalings California vacations with W B Hoffman. plans mention Fort Lauderdale visits and Andalusia relatives. Billy Young Cyrus Smith Mrs W O Young and Carolyn Young also noted among social circles.
Mrs. W C Green of Troy returns home after visiting sister Mrs J Penetie in Orlando Florida. William UL Wood reports back from El Pece risk where he is stationed in the Air Corps after a pesthood with Bis nis parents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.