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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1948

Page

5

Baptist Youth Rally Set Saturday Night at First Baptist Church

Final plans for a Baptist Youth Rally at the First Baptist Church are set for Saturday at 7 30 p m. Max Morris leads the planning with Patsy Pitman as revival chairman. The speaker will be Max Johnson a Howard College student and Gadsden ministerial student in Birmingham. Johnson is a former Army Air Force serviceman and active Howard student leader including roles as freshman class senator and ministerial association president. Music will be directed by Kenneth Houchin with a youth choir joining the song service.

First Baptist Church Max Morris Patsy Pitman Max Johnson Gadsden Howard College Birmingham Johnson Army Air Force Howard A Capella Howard College Ministerial Association Max Calvary Baptist Church College Church University of Alabama Kenneth Houchin Napier Field Mission Bob Jones College

Mr John McNair of Columbia Improves in Hospital

John McNair of Columbia has been under treatment for several days and relatives report his condition is improving today as friends take interest in his health update.

John McNair Columbia

Golden Wedding Day Honor For Mr and Mrs Smith in Graceville

Friends and relatives gathered Sunday at Graceville route two to celebrate the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Bob Smith. The couple, natives of Henry county and long residents of Holmes County, Fla, have six children and a total of 24 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A noon picnic featured a two tiered white and gold cake as the centerpiece.

Bob Smith Graceville Route Two A. C. Push Wilmer Charlie Gerald Sylvia Eugene Smith Jack Jerry Joyce Joe D. B. Kelley Tom Edna Earle Fred McIntosh Joe Ann Freddie L. J. Johnson Maurice Sonny Sidney Cynthia Fla S. B. Smith Buford Ralph Sarah Robert Bonifay Albert Whitehead Roy Black Elia Gilbert Apopka Edd Whitehead Wayne and Wyman Tallahassee Margaret Kirkland Kissimmee Johnny Ellison Jacksonville Dock Gilly Dorothea Columbus Fred Skeen Thomasville Fay Skeen Herby Skeen Pauline F. W. Taylor Alma Newville C. V. Allen Clapton John Whitehead Hubert Culpepper Bobbie Ann Abbeville H. C. Whitehead J. D Frankie Johnny Tumbleton Fred Byrd Fredna Dothan

Mrs Fred Bass Hosts Hollis Home Demonstration Club

Mrs Fred Bass entertained the Hollis home demonstration club with a Lighting and Better Eyesight demonstration by Miss Thelma Smith the new Henry County assistant agent. Refreshments followed the social hour for members including Mrs Jack Base Mrs Joe Bass Mrs A J Masters Mrs Chester Hollis Mrs J A Parish and Miss Smith. Mrs Hugh Jones and daughter Jan of Pensacola arrived for a brief visit with Mrs Robert Gwaltney. Mr and Mrs Milton Williams plan a few days visit to Macon with Mrs Williams mother Mrs Felix Dunwoody then to Washington DC before returning home.

Fred Bass Hollis Home Thelma Smith Henry County Jack Base Joe Bass A. J. Masters Chester Hollis J. A. Parish Miss Smith Hugh Jones Jan Pensacola Robert Gwaltney Milton Williams Macon

Vegetables Help Teen Agers Keep Skin Clearer

NEA SERVICE advises teens to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to improve complexion and control weight. Tips include making salads appealing with light and dark greens, colorful vegetables, and a terrace setting to boost appetite.

Talking Tips Add Poise To Teen Agers and Social Advice

NEA service offers guidance for teens to appear relaxed when talking with older people. Tips include entering calmly, standing straight, breathing to steady voice, and having ready anecdotes or leading questions about school to engage adults. Local society notes list visits of Mrs Brannon, the Carrolls, Carolyn Calhoun, Aurie Frazier, and Erzor guests with Dunklin family from New York to Alabama.

Henderson Jones Buy Another Paper in Lanett

AP reports Henderson and Jones acquire another local newspaper. The sale appears connected to the Chambere County News and involves regional presses and editors. Details are fragmented but indicate a media ownership change and cross-paper transactions.

Henderson Jones

Improving personal appearance through natural beauty and style

An instructional piece urges focusing on self improvement rather than envy of others. It advises refining hair, experimenting with hairstyles, enhancing wardrobe with mix and match separates, and using accessories creatively. It also suggests diet and exercise changes to improve figure and daily routines, with local social notes about families visiting Panama City and Pensacola.

Susie Mary Jane

Desperate Lovers Seek Fun as Young Marriage Fails

Dorothy Dix advises on a young couple overwhelmed by domestic duties and lack of personal time. The column urges couples to seek balance, warns against early marriage risks, and encourages honest communication to avoid heartbreak.

Visitors and relatives gather in Birmingham area

Miss Eva Stuckey of Birmingham visits two weeks with sister and brother in law the Williams family and others plan a Florida trip to Leesburg Tampa and points. Several Birmingham and Florida relatives plan weekend visits with Lora Stephens Hosea Saunders and others including the Dowlings with Lex Dowling convalescing after a recent illness.

Eva Stuckey Birmingham A. J. Williams Emery C. Johnson Carole J. R. McArthur Leesburg Tampa Florida Lora Stephens Hosea Saunders T. A. Burtleshaw Griffin W. E. Taylor Venice Fla W. V. Dyer Danny Bessemer Ross Black Eleanor Miriam Stephens B. &. Burtleshaw Fort Pierce

Tasty Crust Helps Wright Win Bake Off Albeit Narrowly

In a regional bake off, contestant Wright edged rivals with a light crust noted for using LIGHT CRUST flour described as the finest of fine flours.

Tage

Birth Announcements From Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Leo Sullivan announce Franklin Newton Sullivan born July 15 in a local hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Howell announce Gwenell Howell born June 29 in a local hospital. Mr. and Mrs. C. Cauls and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Howell announce Barbara Gayle Paulk born July 9. Mrs. Paulk formerly Myrtle Lou Metcalf. Theresa Anne Bryan born June 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Bryan. A. K. Tucker and N. B. Bryan are grandparents. The Pont Alexandre III spans the Seine in Paris.

Jerome Leo Sullivan Franklin Newton Sullivan Byron Howell Dothan W. J Porky) Paulk Barbara Gayle Paulk Theresa Anne Carl E. Bryan A. K. Tucker N. B. Bryan

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Mrs Julian Mall William H. Hayne Helen F. Stickney B. W. Pearson South Orange Avenue Martha Clair McGilvray Mary Lou King Dale Wilson Sue Stapleton Lee Wilson Delia Hall Roberta Malone Rex Powell Washington, D. C Inez Barnes Baptist Youth Rally Penney’s Penny Mac Mr. and Mrs. Smith Mrs. Fred Bass NEA Service Dothan’s Ken Houchin Jesus Berlin Germany Margueretta Semann NEA Acme Jack Chitham Harold Brannon Montgomier Newton W. J. Bryd Kells Carroll Kells, Jr Ozark Carolyn Calhoun Cottonwood Glenn Kingly Cahoun Aurie Frazier Troy Lane Erzor Mrs. Erzor B. C. Dunklin Breu Dunklin, Jr Anne Dunklin Bronxville, N.Y Rosa Dunklin Selma Crete NEA Sergice M. Wells Fo Wells Panama City Beach Fo M. Wells Nanette Wells Attis Williams, Jr Juanita George Ciatmner Bear Billy Mullen Mullen Dorothy Dix Miss DIX Nea Red Trougseau L. J. Dowling New Brockton Ex Dowling Aows Lex Dowling John Doe Advan Paris Pont Alexandre IH the Seine Lydia B. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham United N. Cherry Oole Ervices Kage Alm Ousbole Ala Coca Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling Company Dethan
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