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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1949

Page

3

Enterprise Lions Hear Of Convention At Mobile Meeting

The Enterprise Lions Club held a weekly luncheon where Guy Dyar gave a report on the Alabama Lions state convention in Mobile. George S. Sand and N. W. Phillips spoke as district representatives while the club noted Alabama’s three districts and Enterprise’s placement in district B.40. A slate of officers was named, including Lou Keing as chairman and Tom Colley Wilbur James Bill Capps as secretary. Bobby Pee’s seeing dog project received support from Pathfinder Guide School owner Glenn S. Staines, who planned to speak at Barrie Ontario Lions Club. Staines also shared progress on a Lions Club song and discussed laboratory experiments simulating lightning strokes for testing materials.

Enterprise aFons Club Guy Dyar Mobile George N. W. Phillips Alabama Spelgner Folice Bobby Ples Frank Bynum Billy O. N. Hamby Lou Ke Ing Tom Colley Wilbur James Bill Capps Reon Glenn S. Staines Pathfinder Guide 4 Bobby Pee Lions Club Staines Ions Club Barrie Ontario Lion Billy Bobby Bobbe Lions Ub

Powers Girls secret for graceful arms in model guide

A 1949 Powers Girls feature advises young models on shaping their arms into graceful, fluid lines. It prescribes posture with arms kept near the body, one arm forward and the other behind, and notes how to position hands while seated. It warns against excessive swing while walking and suggests arm placement to slim the waist. Tomorrow: Keeping in model condition.

Ieee New York Carter Bernas Carter Powers Girls

Golden Rod Keeps Status as Alabama State Flower

In Montgomery the Alabama House narrowly upheld the golden rod as the state flower 41 to 40 after a heated floor debate over replacing it with the camellia. Rep. Molette moved to reconsider, delaying a second vote to Friday amid opposition citing camellia’s non native status and ethics concerns raised by Weaver.

Montgomery Alabama William P. Molette Dallas County Central South Alabama E. E. Nelson Clay John B. Weaver Winston Weaver

Glass Industry History Presented to Dothan Pilot Club

Miss Flurry gave a talk on the glass-making history methods and types, illustrated with posters and paintings. Miss Marilyn Davis introduced the speaker, followed by a Pilot education program by Mrs. Janie Tranam. Birthday gifts were given to Miss Helen Andrews Mrs. Ann Cooper and Miss Essie Mae Smitherman. Twenty two members attended.

Jane Fhurrys Flurry Marilyn Davis Janie Tranam

Blakely Rotarians Hear Talk On Corn

Special-Edgar Merritt of Thomasville guest spoke at Blakely Rotary about agriculture in the Southern economy and Dixie 18 hybrid seed corn. He described Whitney plantation experiments and Southeastern state efforts to boost corn production. Visitors included R. C. Gresham of Moultrie, Rev. Bennie Loyd of Atlanta, and Mrs. W. E. Storey.

Blakely Edgar Merritt Thomasville Whitney Thomas County Blakely Rotary Ub Raymond Singletary Whitney Plantation R. C. Gresham Moultrie Club Price Holland Bennie Loyd Atlanta W. E. Storey Bill Storey

Goldenrod Replaced as State Flower in Early Court Move

A historic shift sees goldenrod ousted as the state flower after a decision by state officials. The change reflects new symbolism and aims to boost awareness of native flora among residents and visitors alike.

Veterans Campaign To Eradicate Flies In County

ABBEVILLE Special Henry County veterans start a drive to rid homes of houseflies and mosquitoes using DDT. They pool funds for reduced price spray purchases, with instructors showing proper spray gun use. Additional campaigns include rat eradication, sanitary toilets, purebred pigs, winter legumes, terracing, and permanent pastures.

Abbeville Henry County D.D.T Vetpales Nowerd Improvement Art

Dothan Kiwanis Defeat Motion to Pay Miller Fine

Dothan Kiwanis Club members vote against paying Colonel Zack Miller’s $100 speeding fine in Danielsville Ga. The decision ends a bid to have him released from the clinic with his Dothan friends opposing. Kiwanian Fred Mosely recalls the 101 Ranch earnings.

Col Zack Miller Peat Bond Danielsville Dothan Kiwanis Club Fred Mosely

Protesting Kiwanis Debate Touches Park Fees and Bonding

Spring motion sparked protests as Kiwanians argued over finances and reputation. One member floated paying parking tickets, another cited Florida trips and driving charges, while a third dismissed bonding aims and recalled past rodeo obligations. The discussion spotlighted club unity amid internal tensions.

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Egg salad sandwiches recipe note from March

Presented last March. Delicious egg salad sandwiches can be made by chopping or mashing hard cooked eggs and mixing in finely cut celery or green pepper. Add mayonnaise or creamy type salad dressing and a bit of onion juice to moisten.

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