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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1948
Page
8
A father speaks to his son urging fairness and courage in competition. He calls for honesty, humility in victory, and nobility in all actions while upholding the family name. The quote emphasizes virtuous conduct and personal integrity.
Kay Sherwood profiles Mrs. Herber C. Hines of Springfield Illinois named American Mother of the Year She champions large families as financially feasible and desirable Her 10 children eight sons and two daughters span college degrees and successful careers She recalls managing large meals laundry and shared trips while stressing discipline and pride in her brood.
Mrs Alice Jorne McPherson married Dr William Daniel Rosborough at First Methodist Church Marianna in a yellow bronze and gold wedding with attendants including Emory Singletary and William Rosborough. Reception hosted by Mrs Chester Horne featured pastel decor, a four tier cake by WL Hart, and a post ceremony trip to Washington New York and Cincinnati.
Miss Hazel Edwards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Edwards of Enterprise, has graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute with a degree in physical education and will serve as counselor at Camp Seauoyia in Bristol, Virginia for eight weeks. The Enterprise News also notes church meetings, club activities, and a garden party hosted by the Reynolds.
A bridal gathering featured a green and white palette with congratulatory decor. Attendees included Mrs. Bennon Grimes, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Kirkland Jr, Mrs. Wink Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Byrd, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knight, Mrs. Lere Baker, and Mr. Jehan Byrd, among others as guests.
A legendary account claims the Aztec word root for cocktail and tells of a Toltec noble who sent the liquor by his daughter Xochith to the king. The king named it Xeoctl, evolving into cocktail in time.
The piece explains that about half of every dollar spent on food goes to water contained in produce and animal products. Vegetables run 40 to 80 percent water, eggs 63 percent, pork 60 percent, beef 69 percent, and fish 50 percent or more.
Slocomb couple announces Betty Ruth Brannon to Billy Joe Smith with marriage set for June 5 in Blakley Georgia. Fortner and Parker announce Catherine Fortner to James Parker in a ceremony at the Weet Elbrook parish. Geneva man J T Meadows reveals marriage of Sara Elizabeth Meadows to Hanlon Owens planned for June 5 at Dr B R Justice home.
The article advises gradual sun exposure for legs to achieve a tan while protecting the face and shoulders with a hat or shade. It cautions against overexposure, suggests starting with five minutes and increasing slowly, and notes make up can act as sun protection though may slow tanning. It ends with a mention of baby sitter New York placement issues and a bureau director’s views on trustworthy sitters.
A fragment notes that che fas was used more in World War I and suggests it would cover an area if 500 gene shells were involved. No clear persons, places, or organizations are specified.
Dr Eosborough son of Mrs Joseph Leander Rosborough and late Dr Rosborough of Seratodia Mississippi has served as superintendent and medical director of the Northwest Florida Tuberculosis Sanitarium since its opening years ago and now takes a State Welfare Board position in Jackson County.
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