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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1946
Page
6
The clippings discuss reader types from avid collectors to casual readers and note social visits. It mentions Jo Ellen departing for work, Mrs. Alfred QC London, Mr. and Mrs. Olue L. London, and relatives visiting Birmingham with Mrs. 4. E. Morgan, all tied to local figures and households.
Miss Frances Nowell and George Dolen wed in a ceremony announced by Mr. and Mrs. B W Nowell of Ashford. The marriage occurred on March 20 and the Dolens reside in Memphis. Edward L. Hewell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Omer Howell, is spending 30 days at home after fifteen months in service including eleven months in the Pacific Theater. He will then proceed to New Orleans to receive his discharge.
Newton Home Demonstration club members met at Mrs. Dave Knowles home for an afternoon program led by Miss Nellie Daughtry on cottage cheese making. Members discussed farm and home plans for poultry rural family life health and textile and clothing supplies. They voted to donate canned foods to the school lunchroom and assist local churches with Bible school. Grady Johnson and James Maurice Johnson visited Norman Oklahoma after a two week stay with Mr. and Mrs. Grady Johnson at 724 Cottonwood Road. Mrs. Grady Johnson and Miss Martha Gantt traveled from Anniston to Montgomery for several days. Mrs. Louise Wren Annette Winn and Mrs. J. W. Battle returned from a short visit with relatives in Union Springs.
Mrs Bartow entertained Thursday afternoon an informal shower on Route Five in honor of Mrs Paul Dark. Guests listed include many local ladies. the event featured refreshments and a program honoring the guest of honor, with a register of attendees noted.
Mrs Wykle Williams entertained the Rock Club at her home on Juanda street Friday afternoon. Roses decorated the game room as members gathered, including Mrs Henry Williams Mrs Vermin Todd Mrs Aubrey Todd Mrs Tony Clements Mrs Perry Clark Mrs Bess Snell and Mrs Clyde Gregory of Monigamers. Sandwiches and drinks were served after the games.
Webb Home Demonstration Club met at the Knowles home with Mrs. Howard Windsor presiding. Mrs. J. W. Worrell led group singing and Mrs. W. E. May gave the devotional. Fran Mallette demonstrated beautifying the home and a “What Kind of Member are You” reading was presented. The gathering closed with social hour and refreshments.
Lafayette Street Methodist Youth Fellowship Club held a tacky party at Miss Betty Jean Williams home on Wednesday with Forty Club members present. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Hobson Snuggs and Mrs F Williams received a birthday gift. After an hour of games, refreshments were served and several couples enjoyed contests.
Mr Vinson is honored at a birthday dinner amid a society gathering. A recent survey is reported with unclear figures and stray text about preference for up. Names are incomplete and many words are misspelled or garbled.
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