This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1943
Page
5
A rustic collage describes phone exchanges and a catchy “Bella ring” motif as neighbors gossip about daily life on the country line. The item also notes visitors and a change of personnel at a Texas household, with brief references to Army camp and local addresses.
Mr and Mrs Hubert McLain announce the birth of a daughter, born February 21 before their upcoming marriage. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A C McLain of Headland and Mr and Mrs John Sesith of Webb, with the couple previously linked to Mary Franca Smith of Webb.
The Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle State convention opens in Montgomery for a three day session led by State President Miss Lila Story who has long served Wiregrass district. National president Mrs Dora A Tally of Omaha will be principal speaker with treasurer Mrs Ethel Holliway aiding program presentations. Delegates include Mrs Annabell Holle Mrs Florence Carroll Mrs Vera McGee Mrs Robert Cherry of Dothan Mrs Ethel Bush Webb Mrs Bonde Bruner Mrs Janie Snell and Mrs Frances Exell from Ashford and Geneva.
Newville society notes report Mre A ta Whigham hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at her Newville home with stock flower arrangements. Guests included Mrs Jack Hovarter and others. Updates mention Mrs JE Wase's Dayton trip, Mrs E O Raborn’s Camp Shelby visit, and funeral attendance for Mrs Mark M. Botham.
Ms and Mrs Myer Blumberg hosted a wedding reception Saturday evening honoring Ming Serabe Kraselaky and Liewl Low Spitz. About 35 guests attended at the Blumberg home with tulips, lace over cloth, and silver centerpieces.
Dickie Bell celebrated his fifth birthday Friday at the Houston Memorial Library with punch ice cream and a cake from a flower-laden punch table. A long guest list included Arthur Mazyck Marjorie Mazyck Salle Lou Rush Cy Harris Ray Spano and many others.
Rev Hendley drew a huge crowd at the Dothan Gospel Tabernacle with a fiery sermon titled Hell A Place, based on Luke 16 19 31. He described hell vividly, prompting many to seek mercy and acceptance of Christ as city officials and soloist Owen Heard offered welcome and stirring music. Tonight Hendley promised another talk Sing Are Damning Souls in Deleea.
Dorothy Dix advises women to preserve familiar homes during wartime by renting to trusted roommates and maintaining routines. She warns of strain on elders, urges gratitude for support, and suggests practical steps to share living space while keeping morale high.
Chicago(AP) Easter 1943 falls unusually late with Ash Wednesday on March 10 and Easter on April 25, the latest since 1886. Maude Bennet of the Adler Planetarium notes the lunar-equinox rule fixed by Nicea. The last such late Easter was 1906. next will be 2038. Also, Huntsville Times raises home-delivery rate from 20 to 25 cents weekly. Santa Tsabel Island transfer note appears from 1900 treaty era.
A dense guide lists radio programs across networks with show times and segments. Featured are musical varieties, drama, news, concerts, and star entertainers such as Blondie, Kay Kyser, Alfred Wallenstein, and Gracie Fields, spanning 6 PM to 11 PM with repeated broadcasts and wraparound news.
The Office of Price Administration announced that on April 15 prices of women's rayon stockings will drop by five to ten cents a pair. A new standard price schedule will take effect and each stocking must be stamped with the exact quality and legal price on the welt to aid enforcement.
Athens Georgia AP reports Athens High School students returned to class after the school board member Percy L. Huggiss said an amendment to the post law would be proposed. The change would delay teacher recalls and take effect only at the end of the school term. Over 2000 people signed a petition calling for Principal Mell's recall. Mell had served 37 years. Pricing news covers OPA stocking standards and Grade A and B hose prices with adjustments through July, plus store pricing flexibility for smaller businesses.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a meeting or event involving Thay and allies with unclear spelling. The text mentions Japan and a time or method that is unreadable, leaving the core details undetermined.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.