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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1945
Page
3
London AP reports small boys using rubber from foo masks to power slingshots for birds, cats, and dogs. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals notes the issue as a concern.
Corporal Johnson returns to the States as a double wedding ceremony in Dothan honors Mrs Ed Matthews sister of the bride. The bride Mrs LaCarter wore powder blue crepe with Sweetheart rose corsage. Sgt LaCarter recently returned from the Pacific Theater after two and a half years overseas. many relatives attended the ceremony at the Rev A D Zbindes home.
The Woman's Club held its opening meeting at the community house with officers elected for the year. Names listed include Mrs Merry Williams as vice president and Mrs Jo N. Walon as secretary, with numerous committee heads and department leaders announced. A troop of Girl Scouts sponsored by the club will serve as co-hostesses, led by Mrs Howard Gamble and co-leader Mrs Ed Simmons.
Slocomb matron hosts and guests honor Mrs George W Harris at a miscellaneous shower in Slocomb. The home of Mrs Clyde Smith featured dahlias roses and coral vine decorations with a receiving line including Sus Walter Harris of Dothan mother of the bridegroom and other relatives. The aqua ensemble bride wore a corsage of dahlias while the tea table displayed a crystal center piece and punch service flanked by white candles. Guests included out of town visitors and local women.
Birth notices report Patricia Ann born October 5 to Mr and Mrs Dorman Battles route two Columbus Georgia area. Patricia’s mother Christine Whitehurst is daughter of Mr and Mrs Very Whitehurst. Paternal grandparents Bud Battles and spouse. A son Jeri Wayne born October 4 in a local hospital to Corporal and Mrs Thomas F Sellers of Slocomb route two. Grandparents D T Sellers Malvern and Grace Dishen Oklahoma City.
Miss Mary Frances Wynn a student at Alabama College spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Talmadge Wynn. Dublin AP reports residents are using flea powder to deter fleas as the city faces a flea plague affecting moviegoers and those on dates.
Dothan Business and Professional Women's Club plans a 7:30 p.m. banquet at the Houston Hotel to mark National Business Women's Week. Guest speaker is Rochelle Rodd, director of Vocational Advisory at Alabama College, fresh from a Washington conference with the National Committee on Women in the Armed Services. She will recap the event and outline reform efforts to support service women through a women’s employment program.
Reports arrive of new members including Moss and Green from Dothan and Word and Parham Shelley recently discharged or arriving from California and Corona. Veterans of the U S Maine Corps and Pacific Theater share notes as others attend reunions and preparations for ongoing duties.
Urges prompt treatment of bronchitis and cough with Creomulsion a non narcotic remedy that goes to the throat to loosen phlegm and soothe inflamed bronchial membranes. Promises money back if it does not quicky allay the cough and restore rest.
A fragment notes a number guess linked to a planned meeting. It mentions club members and their intent to attend, implying preparation for an upcoming gathering. The exact event details remain unclear due to the truncated text.
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