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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1946
Page
3
A reflective verse fragment explores lingering affection and the haunting memory of a former beloved. The speaker admits that fate and time cannot kill the "ghost of an old love" and acknowledges the enduring pull of what once was.
Announcement from Abbeville notes the marriage of Willie Jean Stinson to Marvin A Culpepper Jr. on July 12 officiated by Rev. Mark A Lower Jr. Willie Jean, from Abbeville Secondary Agriculture School class of 1946, and Marvin Culpepper, a World War II veteran, were the central couple.
Alicia Hart reports on a youthful hair style inspired by Princess Elizabeth. New York stylist Fred Paul demonstrates a side part, deep front wave, matching ringlets in front, and loose back ringlets, creating a bathing-cap friendly yet party-ready look.
Miss Pauline DeVane wed Jesse Powell on June 29 in a formal ceremony. The couple plans a Florida wedding trip and now reside on Cottonwood Road. Various local residents travel and visit family, with trips to Gatlinburg and Frankfort noted along with stays at camps and beaches.
Mr and Mrs Royee Ward announce the birth of daughter Linda Jane on July 11 at Aspford route two. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W E Ward and Mr and Mrs John Ellis of Asaford.
The piece notes a Japanese phrase book used by occupation troops offering lines for flirting and saying goodbye. It argues American men often struggle with farewells abroad, needing tact and firmness to end romantic entanglements respectfully.
A homecoming Sacred Warp sing at Enon Church drew singers from Wiregrass. J U Ketchum opened the event with prayer and led officers elected: Ketchum president Roney vice president Lisenby secretary plus program committee members Givens Dixon and others. Directors listed include Barker Andrews Dickerson Cox Roney Mathews and Sallis with Nora Lee Smith Liberine Campbell and Robert Cameron among participants.
Dorothy Dix addresses a soldier's trust shaken by a fortune teller rumor and a wife's credulous mother. She urges separation to protect the marriage, labeling fortune tellers fake and the wife weak. In a second note, she says kissing on a first date is poor technique, not disgraceful, and advises caution to avoid seeming too eager.
The speaker contends a husband must secure his wife before his mother, noting the wife has her own money and worries about child support if the husband dies. The respondent disagrees, asserting the husband’s first duty is to the wife and that the mother’s financial independence does not justify a lesser provision.
Week in review shows Joseph R. Gall and Mrs Edith among couples issued licenses at the Houston County probate office. The list reflects additional names recorded by county authorities during the past seven days.
A long list of names and addresses from Orlando Dothan Graceville Bristol Covington and other localities appears in a community notice. Individuals include Jane Martin George Warren Rosie Boutwell Earl Barber Evelyn McClenney Marie Wilson James Ellis Lillian Glover Raymond Hightower Ora Miller Holley Calloway Alma Revell James Seauchamp Winton Jones Homer Floyd Ruby Clark J B Creamer Florine Carrell Robert Tyson Elouise Martin Quincy Pate and Oulde with multiple routes and addresses across counties.
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