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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1950
Page
7
John Robert Powers advises on cosmetic fixes for unphotogenic angles hair control and figure concerns. He outlines fashion tricks to slim hips use line of clothes to mask bone structure and achieve a desirable silhouette with minimal pain and effort.
Mary Emily Mixon celebrated a birthday at her Gordon area home with family and friends. Guests enjoyed a three tier cake, pink blue and white decor, and punch. gifts included items from Myra McArthur and Jeanne Etheridge. Mothers of guests attended and conversations touched on fashion shapewear and a four section foundation garment.
Descendants of W. A. Hickman gathered at the Coltan wood home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Messer for a reunion. Attendees included numerous Messers, Hickmans, Bakers, Windsor, Parker, Bell, and other families, with many children listed among the attending kin. A later note mentions canasta hostess Mrs Hugh Redding and a gathering with prize scores and a salad course.
The notice promotes a guide titled Your Steps to a Successful Career. It claims tips for proper footwear and posture help projects a good impression in business. Readers are urged to send 10 cents plus a self-addressed envelope to receive the advice, with a teaser for tomorrow's feature on beauty tips.
The piece argues astrology signals spiritual decline and lack of firsthand contact with God. It contrasts Western Greece and India, condemning meteorology and star guidance, and urges embracing God’s plan for each life. It cites a missionary note about Jazzy in America and ends with a prayer for discernment and action.
Enterprise sixth graders under Mrs Averett staged a citizenship themed play at the weekly chapel exercises in Enterprise City School Friday morning. Participants included Mack Tinney Mary Jean Byrd Roger Forehand Modrey Brown Gayle Condres Bob Crosby Eldridge Burl Beagles Joann Bowers Paul Hundley Hillman Batchelor Gerald Dale Maton Bowden Joyce Penton Barbara Daughtey Doris Dean Barbara Ann Cutis Linda Byrd Patsy Goodson Connie Chancey Catalyn Akridge Gail Garroll Billy Byrd Doris Donald son Terry Hayes James Mane ring Roy Byrd Angelyn Adame Jack Forehand Charles Rowe Juanita Hartzog Gracie Merle Evan Mane Bynum Mavis Bynum and Donald Hardwick with Mre A Bradley and Miles Nell Hagood as accompanists.
Blakely Specials Mary Martha class of Blakes Methodist Church met at Mrs Ray Harris home Tuesday night with Mrs San Ow es and Mrs Frank Gilbert as hostesses. Members voted to send clothing to a child at the Methodist Home in Macon. Mrs Jamey Dubose led the devotional and Mrs N A McPhaul spoke on Living the Chris Ken Lit. Mrs Tommy Jenni rs directed games and contests. Prize went to Mrs Bill Smith. Hostesses served an ice course to eleven members.
Mrs Jarrell spoke at the Donalsonville Worgan’s Club home meeting. The program included a Farm Bureau report and a demonstration on household tasks. Mention was made of the Three Months Korean War impact on the United Nations Organization and an elaborate fireworks display.
Kate Justice Sunday School members at First Sopirst Church split into two groups at a Monday night meeting at Miss Jame Hudsons home. Group one elected officers led by President Miss Myrelle Martin and group two chose Miss Jame Hudson as president with Ermine Lasseter as first vice president and Mildred Heath as second vice president.
ENTERPRISE Spevin Mr and Mrs R J Rhodes entertained Saturday evening at a party in their home celebrating the eleventh birthday of their daughter Martha Jane The refreshment table featured pink coral vine and the center was a pink and white cake with eleven white tapers Guests included Martha Jane Barbara Hollis Becky Warren and Pat Howe who won the talent show prize Punch sandwiches and cakes were served The guest list includes Ed Chancey Charles Carmichael Carlton Spelgner and others A note mentions garden hose brushes for washing automobiles.
Two leaders were named Blakely Thel Ness M Barksdale and the Teall group received the Torchbearer award at a council meeting in Arlington on Monday night. Mrs B M Hammond announced a fall drive through the Community Chest program with 5 E Boatwick arranging.
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