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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1945
Page
3
Fragmentary verse by Margaret F. Sangster reflects on aging and memory. The speaker contemplates life’s passing, comparing summer’s seed and dawn’s loss to bitter fear and lingering grace, ending with the line This, at last, is middle age.
A large group attends the Rose Hill School PTA meeting with 118 occupations registered for the November session. The program included grade problem discussions, open forums, and a general business session, followed by refreshments. Mothers dominated prize eligibility in grades two and three, and a social hour followed the session.
The Highland School Parent-Teacher Association met with 177 members to discuss how the PTA can aid the school. Speakers urged more playground equipment and a committee was formed to report at the January meeting. The group planned a Thanksgiving basket for Child Welfare and enjoyed a social hour with coffee and refreshments.
The Minnie T Heard Parent Teacher Association held Fathers Night with Rev G Ralph Madson as master of ceremonies Mrs C W Bell presided and the narrator gave a welcome. Sixth graders under Miss Mary Baker presented a play Peace Donald Kennington sang a solo Betty Seymour offered two vocal numbers and a quiz was conducted by Rev Madson. Iced drinks sandwiches and wafers were served. More than 375 patrons attended.
Thousands suffer from dyspepsia acid indigestion and stomach distress. Drinking hot water after meals with a spoonful of Neutracid gives relief within minutes. Neutraeid neutralizes excess acid aiding digestion. Available at Harrison & Lisenby or any drug store.
Mrs Hall entertains Chipley Circle at November meeting with nineteen in attendance. Mrs Bowen and others led a missions program and YWCA plans were discussed. Refreshments served after a local social. Attendees include Mrs Ruth Hauchinson and Dr G W Cacer with guests from Dania Florida and Panama City connections noted.
Judson College senior class sponsors a Saturday night Wishing Well event in the alumnae auditorium after the horkey day athletic contests. Mary Miller of Greensboro and Dorothy Myrick compete for Hockey Queen honors. Committee members include Ann Waller Mary Frances Dew Adell Woodward Eleanor L. Martin Carol Armstrong Doris Rippy. Decoration committee lists Evelyn Smith Dorothy Shumen Charlotte Gardner Marguerette Shiver Martha Lou Fagen and Mrs Beryl LaVert.
Children of Mr and Mrs C C Johnson entertained Sunday at the Johnson home on route four. Present were Mrs Edgar Johnson and children Robert Odell Betty Sue James Lee Larry Ladon and Alex of Panama City Mrs Jewell Brannon and son Bobby Gene Mr and Mrs Ernest Johnson and son Lafayette Mrs Robert McCord and children Patsy Fay and Kay Toby of route four Mrs R Givens Mr and Mrs Leslie Givens and son and granddaughter Mrs Guy Carole and grandson all of Panama City Mr and Mrs Forester Metcalf and children Wayman Max Jacqueline Douglas Diane of route four Mr and Mrs Jam Brannon and children Ruby Nell and Coy Lee of Midland City route two.
The Headland Teen Age Club elected officers on Friday evening led by Jerry Haynes as president and Terry Spann as vice president. Sara Harvey was named secretary and treasurer with Jacqueline Masters chairing the social committee and Irma Calloway chairing the finance committee. Nearby, George B.R. Lewis of RM 2c visits his parents as brothers and cousins recount Navy service in the Pacific and upbringings of several Lewis siblings. Mrs Jerome Lee Sullivan prepares to join her husband in Avanta after eighteen months in the Pacific. Lieut. Sullivan to report for discharge at Fort McPherson. Mrs J. H. Scarbrough and daughter Barbara came from Mobile to visit, planning to return Monday.
A NEA article lists ten practical measures to cut heat loss in homes. From sealing leaks and insulating attics to clearing furnaces and optimizing radiators, experts urge tight construction and smarter use of heat. Suggestions include door and window sealing, attic insulation, reflector panels behind radiators, and maintaining boiler and furnace parts for efficient operation.
Major John H. Cannon Jr arrives Wednesday to join his wife, former Elsie Hawks, for a thirty day visit after serving with the Army Air Forces in the Pacific for over seven months.
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