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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
2
A fragmentary verse like meditation on a child’s braids and a guiding figure. The speaker contrasts calm hands with a latent urge to rush forward, hints at a fateful moment, and questions a turning path or choice ahead.
Mr. and Mrs. Travis Richard of Enterprise announce the birth of their son James Travis born July 25 in Gisbon hospital at Rinterpeie. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Price of Ariton and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Hendes Bor.
Tailored Crock front buttoned coat look offered in multiple sizes 12 through 46 with yardage details and color contrasts. The Summer Fashion Book promises over 150 pattern designs for all ages and occasions, urging readers to order by mail from Pattern Department, The Dothan Beagle WLWith St New York, NY.
A fragmentary notice hints at a local health or youth issue as readers report pimply skin conditions among boys and girls. The text is garbled, offering no clear details on cause location date or authority involved.
Miss Nancy Eva Rigdon becomes the bride of James Ed ward White of Memphis Tennessee in a First Baptist church ceremony at Tifton Georgia. The Rev. Davis M. Sanders officiated as relatives and friends attended a formal service with choir music, floral decorations and a reception at the Woman's Club. The bride wore an imported marquisette gown with a three length illusion veil and a bouquet of lilies of the valley. The couple will reside in Memphis where Mr White is with Aetna Life Insurance.
The Webb Woman's Society of Christian Service opened its new church year at Webb Methodist Church with Mrs. J. P. Whatley presiding. Devotional by Eloise Newton, a Bob Jones College student. programs on Africa missions by Brown Hinson, Raymond Williams, Shelby Thomas, Dewey Raley, and Juanita Lee. Co-hostesses served a salad course. 17 members and 4 visitors attended.
Mrs Walter Capps of Cottonwood celebrated her 50th birthday with a Sunday luncheon at home attended by family and friends. Music was provided by Gene Jones Loyd Jones and Sam Jones with guests from Cottonwood Chatta hoochee Fla include many Capps Massey Herrington and Jones families and others. A group will depart Saturday for a two week vacation to Washington and New York City via Birmingham.
Misses Earline and Merline Culpepper hosted a Friday night party at their Ashford home to honor their visiting brother O. B. Culpepper of the US Navy. Guests enjoyed games and music with refreshments. attendance included Thurman Harrison, Betty Jean Trawick, Nina Jo Culpepper, J.W. Forehand, and many other local friends and family.
Mrs. Thornie Granberry hosted the Hebron home demonstration club on Wednesday morning with a hat cleaning and restyling demonstration as the feature. A business session followed and the gathering closed with a luncheon. Jaca member contributed a picnic luncheon. Mrs. T. L. Nichols is spending a month with relatives at Lenox NC.
Judy Cherry daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Cherry of Dothan was honored on her third birthday at a Tampa lawn party hosted by Mr and Mrs J H Lucas. Pink and white decorations and balloons complemented refreshments as relatives and close friends attended. Judy born in Seattle celebrated her first birthday there and spent a second birthday in a New Orleans hospital. Now in Tampa Mr and Mrs Tucas hosted the party.
Mr and Mrs N A announce the engagement of their daughter Edna Leis Griffin of Marianna Florida Springs to Hubert Edgar Po man of Nichols South Carolina. The marriage will take place in July.
In a 1949 Baltimore appeal Lana Lane touts Arrid Creamogen deodorant claiming long lasting odor protection up to 48 hours, stops perspiration for 1 to 3 days, and is safe for skin and clothes. The ad promises a money back guarantee if not fully convinced, with a purchase price of 39 cents plus postage and a safety address on each package.
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