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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1945
Page
3
A Dothan area notice reports Mrs John M W Senn hosted a Library 1 celebration for her daughter Sue on her third birthday. Guests wore party attire, punch served, and a birthday cake with cream novelty favors. Attending were many local friends and relatives, along with family visiting from nearby towns.
County officials said today minor changes will create extra storage for office furniture and equipment not in use at the courthouse. The need arose when offices opened for the County Service Officer in rooms previously used for storing equipment. A rear warehouse is fully utilized and more space is needed to relieve congestion.
Designers present young black dresses, bean-catcher frocks, town-wear suits, and casual tees as grown-up style for teens. Variations include suede woolen wraps by Josette Walker, Claire McCardell bolero suits, drop-shoulder details, and wraparound skirts paired with candy-striped jersey blouses. Active sport outfits feature pedal pushers and a Ciro gray flannel bike set with a light jacket.
A guide from Margery Wilson in How to Live Beyond Your Means promotes a three in one routine that blends beauty care, light exercise, and lingerie laundering during bath time. The method suggests multitasking by washing, cleansing, and applying products while performing neck stretches and torso twists, then soaking garments and finishing with more exercise as the bath completes.
Mr and Mrs Dan Hutchinson of Panama City announce a daughter Sue born July 17 in a Panama City hospital. Mr and Mrs John Lee Cutchens of Headland route two announce a son Thomas Paul born July 18. Grandparents named Beatly wise swimmers noted. local items include health tips and Beach-related satire, with Barbara Hale- and Carl Farmer mentioned among hospital stays and visitors.
Technical Sergeant Ernest Cutchens and Mrs. Cutchens announce the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth Ann, born July 14 at the Eglin Field station hospital. Mrs. Cutchens is the former Elizabeth Brannon of Buchanan Georgia, and T Sergeant Cutchens is from Dohian.
The fragment notes a World War II sinking near Corona with Coast Guard involvement. It mentions Technical Sergeant John P. Clemecus arriving in the United States from England on July 3 and various local visits and family travels including Mr. and Mrs. Clements, Roy, Jimmie, Ele, and others in Piney and Montgomery areas.
Ruth Millett cites Margaret Mead on postwar family life and symbols. The piece argues the American family lacks old props, yet young couples may forge stronger patterns through trial and error and new media. Joe and Helen show flexible starts and sacrifices, evolving through separation to reevaluate life.
Betty Clarke outlines wartime beauty standards for the American Girl in 1945. The piece stresses sleek grooming from curls to manicured toes, with face shapes guided by updo and sweep styles, and advises careful skin, arm, leg care and beach makeup to maintain a polished wartime appearance.
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