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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1947
Page
3
A Mary Maxtone verse meditates on hills as earth’s music and the eye. It describes vast spans that stir the heart with profound chords surpassing earthly distillations, praising the hills’ grave crescendo and blessing the land with a symphonic image.
A reflective note quotes Wilde on modernity and aging, contrasts tenderness and devotion, and memorializes Calvin Coolidge Jr with an inscription honoring a friend and their sons. The piece blends aphorisms with a heartfelt dedication from Calvin Coolidge.
Mrs Colman Meadows former Bertha Merkerson was honored at a Wednesday bridal shower hosted by Mrs J T Knight and the bride’s mother Mrs Walter Merkerson at the Knight home. Guests included Mrs Meadows Mrs J A Stuart Mrs A T Skipper Mrs Julius Lewis Mrs Bill Love Mrs A T Sewell Mrs John Anglin Mrs A W Simms Miss Elvis Knight Mrs Eltis Rogers Mrs C L McNiel and Mrs Frank Lamp.
An advertisement touts SSS Tonic and 85 Tonic as solutions to low blood strength, claiming improved appetite energy and a healthier color. It urges readers to start now, noting countless bottles sold and benefits across the body from better digestion to vitality.
At a Wednesday night meeting of the VoOF.W. Auxiliary at the Dothan Recreation Center nominations were made for 1947 officers: President Reba Faulk, Senior Vice President Bess Walker, Junior Vice President Maudine Jeanette, Treasurer Gladys Mills, Secretary Barbara May, Chaplain Fanagan Graves, Conductress Auroalia Rasmussen, Guard Maddie Taez Bowden, Trustees Touecite May Alberta Seay and Katie Faulk. Refreshments followed adjournment.
The ministers wives organization held its monthly meeting Friday at the home of Mrs. Charles Hildreth. Games and contests were enjoyed and a brief business session led by president Mrs. Tipton Carroll. Next meeting planned for April 1 at Mrs. S. M. Baker’s home.
A novel lipstick device with a swiveling chain attachment doubles as costume jewelry. Worn on a belt, bracelet, dress, or hat pin, it can be operated single handedly while other tasks are performed. Glamour enthusiasts like Morel Dillan Nefeows showcase its decorative and functional appeal, though some misusers remove it from belts or bracelets.
The Jiethan Service Leopie announces that no reception will be held Saturday night March 22 at 8 00 at the Country Club for Mr H V Casstevens director of the Dothan Service League Follies. The Follies is set for production on April 1 at the Martin Theater. Mrs Jahan Hathsa has been called to Montgomery due to the death of her sister in law Mrs Jule Patterson. Mrs B S Sellers is visiting her daughter Mrs Bo O D Senmff of Columbus Ohio.
Announcement by the New Century Club sets an exhibit of paintings by Mrs. John Hill at the Houston Memorial Library on Thursday and Friday March 27 and 28. The Orlando, Florida artist, also known as Mileen Frazer, will showcase landscapes and portraits while visiting with Mrs. W. B. Wilson and Roy Hill. Hill studied at Ringling School in Little Switzerland North Carolina and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She is a grand-niece of Charleston miniature painter Charles Frazer whose work is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Jere Armstrong's sixth birthday was celebrated at the Houston Memorial Library on a Wednesday afternoon, March 5, with host Mrs. Henry Armstrong. Guests received candy and favors, and activities included punch service, singing, and games led by Betty Ray Love, Virginia Delaney, and Gayle Armstrong, followed by cake and ice cream.
A Louisville notice reads front rent near bath private family gentleman near transportation, suggesting a housing scarcity or misprint. The rest of the item notes cooking tips for frozen vegetables and urges minimal water, with specifics on corn greens asparagus and broccoli thawing.
Mr and Mrs Paul F Carpenter of Ashford announce the birth of a son Gregory Keith in a local hospital on March 4.
Dorothy Jean Hotz becomes the bride of Jasper C. Coleman in a 3 PM February 26 ceremony at the Hotz home Chicago officiated by Rev. W F Powell. The bride wore her grandmother’s navy blue Henrietta cloth gown with white roses. The couple plans to reside at 1803 W Adams St Chicago.
Hurricane Herb McKenney of Jamaica broke the indoor 440 yards record at the Illinois Tech relays in Chicago clocking 47.9 seconds as he ran two laps on the fieldhouse oval. Earlier he reportedly posted a 30.3 for the 300 yards indoors and wore new spikes.
In Jacksonville Fla Washington D Cs Worsham and Clayton Heafner of Charlotte NC will contest a special 18 hole playoff for first place in the 16000 Jacksonville Open at Hyde Park. Both finished 72 holes with 281s and the winner will take 2000 and the runner up 1500. Jim Milward Madison Wis was third with 282 and amateur Frank Stranahan earned a fourth place with 283. Tied fifth at 284 were Herman Keiser and Ed Furgol each winning 150.
Gov. James E. Folsom proclaims Wildlife Conservation Week in Alabama. The Alabama Wildlife Federation and State Conservation Department sponsor the observance. Turkey hunting runs March 20 to April 15 with a bag limit of one per day or five for the season.
Wash old powder puffs and reuse them to polish silver instead of a cloth. The tip suggests repurposing worn cosmetic items as economical cleaning aids for silverware.
Mrs Ola Flowers will host the regular D A R meeting Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. A typographical error in Sundays Eagle misstated Flower Arrangement School session time. the correct opening is 10:00 a.m. on April 4 at the Recreation Center. Miss Catherine Lane arrives from UNC for spring holidays with her mother.
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