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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1947
Page
9
Dorothy Dix laments poor speech as a lifeline to opportunity and friendship. She urges parents to raise children who speak clearly and tactfully, arguing that good conversation opens doors, shapes relationships, and prevents offense in adult life.
Tulsa police members of the Fraternal Order of Police plan to ask the city commission to permit a cooperative food buying agency to offset high living costs. If denied, they warn they will seek a pay raise.
A Chicago man Herbert Williams rented a seat at Milwaukee station to nap. He woke to find his new shoes missing and replaced by much larger old brogans. Investigators noted irrigation facts: over two thirds of western states’ irrigable land is under irrigation.
The Ozark study clubs held a regular meeting at Mrs N B Holacean home with Mrs S N Cresty in attendance. Members voted to send a seven year old blind girl to a school and to purchase gowns for a Negro boy with impaired sight. Delegates to the Sixth District Federation were named. The program titled What Do You Want For America featured a history of local clubs and talks on freedom and children. Guests joined later for a dessert luncheon.
Mr and Mrs Henry Joseph Hayes entertained about 100 guests at a tea at their Newton home on October 3 celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Relatives and friends gathered in rooms decorated with chrysanthemums dahlias and autumn roses. The couple were joined by Mr and Mrs Tally Hayes Mr and Mrs Denny Hayes Dr and Mrs J C Hayes Mr and Mrs W E Perryman and grandchildren Misses Martha Ann and Elizabeth Perryman Henry Joseph Hayes II Candles and a three tiered wedding cake with sugar daisies lilies and roses adorned the dining area. Gifts were displayed in the gift room. Assisting in serving were Mrs Gerainie Rosser Mrs John C. Elhean Mrs Relph Adenck Mrs Bill Woods and Miss Mary Carmichael. Pianist Roy A Jones played requested tunes. About one hundred and fifty guests called during the tea period.
Mrs Julian Byrd hosted a Halloween party honoring Faye with guests including Ward and Miss Louuise Muzeil. The event featured Halloween decor, games led by Miss Jean Byrd and Mrs Aubrey Windham, and prizes for originality. Guests included Nancy Tate Johnson and Martha Delaney. Separately, members of the Women’s Auxiliary band met at Mrs Fred T Poste’s home to organize bandages for hospitals supported by the Presbyterian Church, decorated with fall florals.
Marana fair events showcased livestock and crafts with prizes awarded in divisions. Names such as Roberts and Beard appear in program notes, highlighting the awardees and participants at the county fair.
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