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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1947

Page

3

Princess Elizabeth wedding gown details leak in London

London AP report notes press fever over Princess Elizabeth's wedding dress. Rumors claim cream satin gown with silk accents, measured at two yards of material, valued up to four pounds sixpence a yard, with secrecy kept under oath until the November 20 ceremony. Palace officials decline comment.

London Prinis Elizabeth A Giresman Buckingham Daily Mirror Philip Waitbatten

French War Heroine Becomes State University Scholar

Francine Levistin a 21 year old from Nantes France and former French Resistance member arrives at the University in Alabama as the first Beth Bradfield scholarship recipient. A former second lieutenant in the French Forces of the Interior she endured concentration camps and near execution before liberation. She attends on junior standing and aims for a Master of Arts degree in France while studying American history and literature. Scholarship established by alumnae to bring a foreign student for a year of study.

Francine Nantes St. Nazaire France Germany Paris U. S. 1St Army United States Patce University of Rennes Yne Frecch Sue Association Miriam Locke W. D. Johnston Tuscaloosa Agnes Elen Hacks Alston Bennett Bertha Miller Eric Rodgers

Columbia WMS Meeting Reported

The WMS of the Columbia Baptist Church met Monday afternoon with Mrs. J R Radney presiding. The Bible lesson was from Leviticus and several songs were sung before prayer. Dr A W Reston and Mrs Reston of Pensacola are in Durban for several days. Dr Parker is in Montevallo conducting revival services. Miss Evelyn Stanton spent the weekend with friends in Montgomery and Auburn.

WMS Columbia Baptist Church J. R. Radney A. W. Restos Pensacola Durban Wow Parker Parker Montevallo Reaves Evelyn Stanton Montgomery Auburn

Ragged Nails In Condition For Fall Festivities

Advice on restoring nails after gardening with tips on filing in one direction to avoid hangnails and using emery boards or steel files for thin nails. Recommends a three coat polish technique to strengthen enamel and prevent breakage. Also notes Alabama home supply shortages in winter and suggests chilling popcorn before popping for moisture.

Fine Arts Members Meet For Luncheon At Blumberg Home

Fine Arts Club opens year with luncheon at Mrs Sar Bocturig s Woodland Drive home. Hostesses Mrs Blumberg and Mrs Billy Mullen preside as members review plans for book reviews guest talks party and the May Fine Arts Festival with officers and chairmen present.

Fine Arts Blumberg Sar Bocturig Blcnberg Billy Mullen C. R. Church Leonard Cloud George Vince Lee Shugerman J. P. Shealy Eustace Bishop W. F. Bailey Rebecca Boozer Harold Blumberg James Dees Herman Blumberg Lex Dowling Sam Blumberg L. Harris B. M. McDearman Woodfin Parkman, Jr Richard Ramsey Robert Ramsey C. G Scott J. P. Shealey T. R. Scheile Lee Shugemaan Jim Wilson Felton Goodwin Joseph Wright

Sorosis Club Luncheon Opened Season With Mrs Burns

Sorosis Club held its season’s first meeting as a luncheon at Mrs Merritt Burns home. Joint hostess duties were shared by Mrs Thomas Woods Mrs William Espy Mrs H Flowers Jr and Mrs J H McMullan A brief business session followed with a vote to provide sandwiches for the Crippled Children’s Clinic on Oct 31 A committee was named to organize the sale of blind made goods

Sorosis Club Merritt Burns Burns Thomas Woods William Eispy H. Flowers, Jr J. H. McMullan Crippled Children’s Clinic Carl Kirk T.E. Buntin Morris Malone T. E. Buntin A. D. Carmichael William Espy Henry Flowers Max Jones Arthur Malone Arthur Mazyek J. L. Mullins Lawrence Oakley Chester Parham J. M. Stallings W. W W. Turner Charles Northcutt

Birth Announcements from local hospital notices

Mr and Mrs Wayne Shelton announce the birth of a daughter Sandra Gayle born October 4 in a local hospital. Grandparents are Homer and Davis and Sam Shelton of Ashford. Master Sergeant and Mrs Hershman Byrd announce a daughter Martin born September 29. Marilyn West and Mrs E F Davis are grandparents. Mr and Mrs Allen L McMurphy announce a son Michael Allen born October 1. Mrs McMurphy formerly Emily Jacobs of Waynesville Georgia. Paternal grandparents A L McMurphy of Constable New York. Eleanor Patricia born October 3 to Major and Mrs James J ONeill. Grandmothers Elly G ONeill of Birmingham and Bidhie Skipper of Columbia. ELITE NIGHT SET Elite Night at Alabama College on Saturday October 18 selects six college beauties plus ten favorites and a senior to represent each department. Sponsored by Montage. Mrs Sam Blumberg and children Mary and Sam Jr travel to Tampa and St. Petersburg Florida. Mr and Mrs C Collings leave for a weeklong vacation visiting Birmingham Sheffield and Huntsville.

Wayne Shelton Aline Davis Sandra Gayle Homer Davis Sam Shelton Ashford Mis Hersman D. Byrd Martin Mari‘lyn Walter E. West Headland E. F. Davis Enterprise Allen L. McMurphy Michael Allen Jin MecMurphy Emily Jacobs William H. Jacobs Waynesville, Gat A. L. McMurphy Constable, N.Y Eleanor Patricia Major James J. O'Neill iMloise Ray Skipper Washington, D. C Eleanor Frandmothers Elly G. O'Neill Birmingham Bidhie Skipper Columbia Alabama College the Montage

Ozark Garden Club Opens 1947 48 Year in Fall Meeting

The Ozark Garden Club held its first meeting of 1947 48 at the Community Clubhouse hosted by Mrs. Fred B. Saliba Miss Mae Crandall and Mrs. L F Doughtie. Rose and fall flower arrangements matched the High School colors red and white. Reports by committee chairs including yearbook progress. six trips planned and a junior garden club project. A talk on growing roses in the South by Mrs A D Matthews and a discussion on bulbs followed with demonstrations and a home rose display. A salad dessert was served to 32 members and visitor Mrs Malhe Helms of Montgomery attended.

Ozark Garden Club Fred B. Saliba Mae Crandall L. F. Doughtie W. E. Holland, Jr R. B. Sheppard A. D. Matthews South James H. Kelley Henry N. Clouse H. J. Loftin W. D. Thomason S. N. Crosby Mgr. W. D. Thomason South Pacific Ozark A. R Allie Garnet William Dean W. M. Sorrell W. P. Price N. W. Holman G. I. Dunn I. F. Sessions U. S G. L. Dunn L. F. Sessions Fanny Sessions J. T. Matthews W. S. Garner Hiram Edwards Henry Clouse Foy Hayes W. S. Hil Ralph Garner Mauie Helms Montgomery Huie Birmingham

Ozark Women Plan Loyalty Supper and Activities

The Ozark Woman's Auxiliary met at Mrs. John McClure's home with eleven members. Plans were laid for a Loyalty Supper at the church, home mission season, and a Group Conference in Andalusia on October 10. Mrs. Crosby spoke on religious education, and guests from Georgia and Alabama visited. Mrs. McClure returned from Birmingham after attending a relative's wedding.

Ozark Presbyterian Church John MecClure L. F. Doughtie E. R. Mosrissette W. D. Thomason S. N. Crosby Andalusia H. R. Page Moultrie BE. UL. Haley

Southside Group Meets At Church

The Girls' Auxiliary of Southside Baptist Church met Monday with Janice Dykes leading the opening prayer. The program on Forward Steps was directed by Mrs. Fred Adkins. Present were Neva Dykes Janice Dykes Peggy Shulman Carol Clendenin Elizabeth Gachet Maryetta Mc Cauley Ida Faye Vann Charlotte McCullough Carolyn Lamb Barbara Ann Gibson and Mr and Mrs A D Carmichael Archer Carmichael H and La Bruce Hanahan Jr. will attend the Auburn Florida football game in Montgomery tomorrow. Mr and Mrs Billy Mullen and daughter Mary Louise will spend the weekend at Columbiana with Mrs Mullen's parents Handy Flljs.

Southside Baptist Church Janice Dykes Fred Adkins Neva Dykes Peggy Shulman Carol Clendenin Elizabeth Gachet Maryetta McCauley Ida Faye Vann Charlotte McCullough Carolyn Lamb Barbara Ann Gibson A. D. Carmichael Archer Carmichael La-Bruce Hanahan, Jr Montgomery Auburn Billy Mullen Mary Louise Columbiana

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Dorothy Oberle Rincess Avorite Luc State University Columbia W.M.S NEA Service Alabama Gottled Urder Avinority Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Dothan The Fine Arts Cib Mary Sam, Jr Tampa St. Petersburg Fla Lary Wayne Bryant Max Bryant Larry Will Bryant Route Three A. C. Sheffield Colquit, Ga Ozark News Dale County Crippled Children's Clinic Ozark Community Clib House W. C. Hannon Mobile John McClure Southside Nollars W. Main Lynn Bootery East Main Street Supreme Mie Ji
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