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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1946
Page
7
A fragmentary verse compares wealth to gems and crowns. It contemplates vast riches, imagining seas as a chrysoprase and the earth as a golden ball, with red diamonds and star gems surpassing any store of earthly treasure. The piece references a book and a fictional speaker named Leggett in a reflective, literary tone.
A historical fragment notes Sir Jacob Astley and a prayer asking remembrance before a day of battle. It also records Mr and Mrs Oliver Bentley announcing their daughter Olivia Anne will leave today for a week at Panama City Beach.
A guide explains how enlarging facial features with makeup can alter perceived face size. Emphasize lips with lipstick to widen mouth boundaries, and use mascara to make eyes appear bigger. Heavily define brows and consider large hats to balance proportion and avoid a too small look.
Drew Peacock Jr formerly of Opelika Alabama is named Naval Academy honor graduate. He received his diploma from General Dwight D Eisenhower during graduation week at Annapolis after being among sixty six top scholastic midshipmen. Peacock and thirty four peers were led before the regiment as a Dress Parade moment, when he received a $100 Victory Bond from Rear Admiral Aubrey Fitch. Naval ceremony attendance included his parents Mr and Mrs A J Peacock and Earl Peacock of Opelika.
The Samson area hosts a flurry of visits and returns. Miss Lucile Pucciarelli of Birmingham directs a vacation Bible School at Samson Baptist Church with a staff including Mrs Eugene Johnson and several Misses French and Wise. Many residents travel to Marietta, Mobile, Panama City, and New Orleans, with relatives and friends visiting or returning home.
Mr and Mrs Bruce hosted at their home for the twenty third birthday of their son Willie F Kirkland. Guests listed include Mrs L L Free James Porter Crumpler from Marianna Fla Mrs John Mynard Miss Ernestine Mynard from Enterprise Ala Miss Lilie Sammons from Geneva Ala Mrs G D Brackin Early Grady Brackin Tycle Rae Prackin Joseph Brackin Mr and Mrs A C Fortsen Roy Fortson Sarah Crawford Duglas Clowers and Cutchena from Dothan. Also a kitchen tip advises soaking cookware to loosen crusted food before washing.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Culpepper of 461 S St Andrew announce a daughter Patricia Anne born July 18 in a local hospital. Mr and Mrs James Ewarst Hudapeth of Headland announce son James Ronnie born July 22. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W B Ward of Headland and Mr and Mrs T J Hudspeth of Columbia route. Mr and Mrs Claude Prier of Birmingham announce daughter born July 26 in a Birmingham hospital. Mrs W D Prier and Mr and Mrs E E Turner of DeFuniak Springs Fla are grandparents. First Lieutenant George E Tuttle and Mrs Tuttle announce son Gary Edward born July 26. Mrs Tuttle formerly Ruth Elmore of Ashford. Lieut Tuttle recenses at Wright Field Dayton.
Marianna Special reports two birth announcements. Charles Clark and Frances Elder of Bel Alton welcome daughter Donna Marie born July 19 at Jackson hospital. Robert Hall Milton and Mary Lucille Truempy of New York welcome daughter Mary Lucille born July 15 at Jacks No.1 hospital. Milton is a Major on terminal leave. their German marriage at Kronberg Castle was noted.
Mrs. Dexter McCaskill announces the birth of a daughter Martha Jay at Jackson Hospital on July 23. Mrs. James Mount announces the arrival of a son at Jackson Hospital on July 25. Mrs. Mount is the...
Mrs Grey Wilson announces the birth of a son Michael McKinnon at Jackson Hospital on July 22. Mrs Wilson, formerly Gwendolyn McKinnon of DeFuniak Springs, is connected to Marianna High School where Mr Wilson recently resumed his athletic director post after Army leave. In Marianna a son John Gary Martin was born July 18, with Mrs J D Martin of this city named Nan Hinson of Cottondale linked to the family.
Mr and Mrs Charles L Register announce the birth of a son C L Jr at Jackson hospital on July 17 in Marianna Special.
Wash promptly after using egg beaters and keep cogs out of water. Do not leave wet parts submerged. Store dry to prevent rust and preserve mechanism.
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