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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1948
Page
3
The author cites H L Mencken on vanity and beauty harming or helping a wife s ego while a man seeks steady amiability, tolerance, and good humor. A sagacious man trades scenery for daily peace and comfort rather than dramatic displays or constant dispute.
The Business Women's Circle of the First Baptist WM S met at the church with thirty members. Hostesses were Mrs H Hall Mrs Victor Harris and Mrs Fey Mizelle. The devotional Dollars and Sense was by Mrs Pat Barnes. Rev James Spearman educational director spoke and sang. Mrs Spearman discussed conditions in Palestine. Mrs Bryant Collins was welcomed as a new member.
The Nina Hanshan chapter of the Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary met briefly at Mrs. A. J. Roquemor e s home Tuesday. Ms W H Turner led the opening devotional, followed by a short business session. A report on the silver tea and book review was given and the event voted to become annual. Cleanup plans for the church were discussed. Next meeting set for Tuesday morning at Mrs. Philip MeClaughlin's home.
Vir and Mrs Barfield of Keyton honored friends at a large picnic luncheon with a long list of attendees including Mr and Mrs Floyd Calhoun, Mrs Myrle Jenking and daughter Fay, Nolan Barfield, Arnold Saula and children, Shirley Betty and Judy, Dosie and Danny Peterman, Sanford Barfield and others. The event celebrated anniversaries and featured extended family and local residents from Bay Harbor to Miam.
AP News reports on teen age movie stars who juggle school with heavy work demands. Lois Butler, 16, describes daily tutors, on-set classrooms, and breaks spent in study. Stars face strict rules, public attention, and continued schooling to earn credit toward a diploma.
The Phebian Sunday 9 school class of the First Baptist Church held a covered dish supper at the home of Mrs E G Pittman on Tuesday evening. Officers presided and prayers were offered. A business report was read by secretary Mrs H B Vann. Attendees included numerous members such as Mrs C W Bell Mrs Eldred Grimsley Mrs J N Norris and Mrs Max Morris among others.
Mrs M L Roland hosted a May 9 dinner in honor of Mrs Clements birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs M C Clements and their son, plus numerous relatives and friends with many children, reflecting a lively family gathering and festive atmosphere.
In this vignette a hostess obsessed with immaculate details preoccupies herself more with the party than her guests. The piece notes that guests sense the strain and the hostess loses the fun herself, while men claim wives should avoid excessive trouble.
Mrs COD Memne Clarence Mart hosted a social gathering with seven men present. The Fidelis Class of Avenue Baptist Church will hold its monthly social Thursday at seven pm. Mr and Mrs Jewett Riley and family returned to Birmingham after a weekend visit with Mr D P Youngblood.
A social gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Howell’s Cottonwood home honored Mr. Howell’s 58th birthday. Attendees included families from Ashford, Jonathan, Greenville, Abbeville, Wendland, and members of the Navy, with many relatives and friends attending. Martha Youngblood, visiting from Alamo, Ga., returned home after wintering with relatives.
The Echo Glee Club will present a fortime'ne'e program Friday May 14 at 7 00 p m The concert includes spirituals and hymns such as Ol Min River Go Down Moses There Is Beatty All Around and Lover of My Soul The choir performed and earned a rating at the district music festival at State Teachers College Troy March 16 with 1300 students, with Echo Glee Club the only junior high ensemble in the event.
Mrs. Ellen Garner hosted a Sunday afternoon birthday dinner at her Cottonwood residence. Honorees included Mrs. Meda Floyd Mrs. Jinnie Smith Micky and Lin da Battles. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dickerson and their children Sammie Gladys and Glenn of Ashford Mr. and Mrs. W F Dickerson and children Marilyn and Barbara of Dothan Miss Carolyn Rites Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith Mr Rudolph Smith Mr and Mrs. Frank Floyd and son Jimmie Mr and Mrs. B B Watford and Mr and Mrs Jack Cattles. The note ends with a casual remark on bobbed hair among fashionable women.
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.