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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1951
Page
6
A reader asks how to choose between two women with two men torn between security and independence. Dorothy Dix weighs the pull of a helpless partner versus an able partner, arguing love often follows the one who brings out better character. She notes many men lean on strong women for support and warns against reliance on a clever spouse.
A garbled advertisement touts a sensational No-Fol diaper from Southern Diaper Service. The copy targets parents like J T Come and Aunt Matilda, claiming ease of use and absorbency for babies, with promises of simple handling even a child could manage. The fragment hints at a product launch and home use details.
Circles of the WSCS at Blakely Methodist met at several homes for study and devotion. Members gathered at Mrs Edward Sealy and other hosts with presiding officers noting prayers, brief devotionals, and reports on activities. A dessert course or refreshments followed, with 9 to 37 members and visitors attending across groups. The article also contains unrelated onion buying tips and fragmented text about family separations.
An advertisement style article on skin care and beauty secrets by John Robert Powers. It discusses the skin mantle’s acidity, washing tips, and the impact of diet on complexion. It promotes new corrective preparations and urges faithful use for best results, ending with a teaser for tomorrow.
In Donalsonville special reporting two mothers were honored at a Sunday outdoor luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs Weyman Cannington. Guests included extended family from nearby towns, with attendees names and children listed, following attendance at Mother’s Day services at First Baptist Church.
A miscellaneous shower at the home of Miss Crawford honored bride elect Miss Patsy Williams with games and a sandwich course. Hosts, led by Miss Crawford and Mrs. T. Crawford, were Miss Robedca Crawford and Miss Patsy Williams. Guests included Miss Ann Collins, Miss Mary Kathryn Brewer, Miss Remelle Moore, Miss Wall, Miss Mary Eleanor Arnold, Miss Sylvia Hartley, Miss Martha Ann Tooke, Miss Eleanor Joiner, Miss Muriel Hall, Miss Marilyn Middleton, Miss Barbara Batchelor, and Miss Joan Chandlers.
Mrs Allen Waller of Ashford Youle one hosts Saturday afternoon party for her son Charles sixth birthday. Centerpiece features a six embossed cake with six bite candies. Guests include Barbara and Connie Waller Judy Granger Drena Rexode Sherry Sandra Terry Deave Wayne Waller Glenda Faye Larry Brookins Jo Any Cain Donna Waller Ethel Johnny Layton Vanara Jerry Mane Shiver Eva Low RA Myra Sue McDanel Jimmy Reeder Mrs JV Waller Mrs Bul Dease Mrs Norton Brookons Mrs Martellus Cain Mrs JR Cain Mrs Guy Waller Mrs Rupert McDaniel and the honoree’s great grandmother Mrs Cain.
The Robert Grierson chapter Daughters of the American Revolution honored young women Evelyn Granberry of Headland Arete Moring of Newville and Mug Lavy of Abbeville as good citizens during a Monday gathering at Mrs CW Sidney’s Headland home. A musical program featured Solomon Elizabeth Holley and Mrs Julian Epps as guests of honor were introduced.
Blakely clubs hear Albany editor James J Gray present the annual report on activities. The program includes a summer youth center lecture and exhibit, a grammar school clothesline exhibit, dances funded by proceeds for glasses, a Christmas tree and gifts, and welfare boxes. Additional projects cover fashion shows, rail station amenities, and community decorations.
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.