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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1946
Page
6
A nostalgic voice recalls a boyhood home with sunlit mornings and familiar trees. The speaker notes changing seasons, roses and violets, a Jaburnum birthday tree, and swinging memories. As years pass the joy fades and distance to heaven grows.
A Sunday luncheon at Cottonwood route one celebrated Mrs. G. W. Noblin’s forty fifth birthday. Attendees included family members and friends such as Mr. and Mrs. James Noblin of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Adams of Ashford, among many others.
The Montgomery Federation of Garden Clubs hosts Flower Show Judging School with speakers Miss Dorothy Biddle and Miss Maude Jacobs at the Jefferson Davis Hotel in Montgomery on October 28 and 29. Four lectures cost three dollars for the group. tickets available at the door.
Junior Hudson of Cottonwood Milas Whitehead U S Navy New Orleans Jewel Whitehead Ordia Jones and Early Noblin named in the readable notice fragment.
A group gathered at the home of Mrs. Mamie Love to celebrate her sixty first birthday. Attendees included extended family and friends from Cottonwood route two and nearby towns, with numerous children named among the guests.
A Cottonwood High School celebration honored Miss Dorothy Mixon sponsor of the senior JTI class. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Powell hosted friends and classmates including Jack Sellers Betty Powell James Trawick Mary Evelyn Fowler Ralph Capps Willie Dean Hodges J Cameron Carolyn Reeves Billy Cameron Betty Holland Theo Mathis Olivia Cameron Don Exum Eloise Brown Theodore McCall Lounette Harper Lavon Anderson Marie Mixon Raymond Hard Kathryn Mathis John R Mixon Betty Kerksey Bobby Bruner James Goodman Clarence Williams Carl Sellers Carlos Hodges Randy Murphy Ray Womack James Deese Howard Williams Floyd Newman J Mixon Albert Powell Donzell Hall.
The Webb Methodist W S C S met at Mrs. Harvey Lee's home Tuesday afternoon with roses decorating the room. Mrs. Lee presided. devotion led by Mrs. Dewey Raley. Miss Barnis tine Lawson of Dothan spoke on India and helped outline a children study course. A social hour followed with several members listed. The Round Table Study Club will meet with Mrs. S F Wilkes Tuesday at 3 o'clock. Miss Tona Blatsios, pledged to Delta Gamma at the University of Alabama, will visit with her parents in Dothan.
The Mable Crawford Sumlay School Class held a social gathering Wednesday evening at the Streyer apartments. A spaghetti supper followed by bingo entertained members and guests including Edward Crawford and Miss Emites Walton among others.
The Graceville school PTA welcomed Rev Dan Whitsett pastor of Marianna Methodist Church as guest speaker last Wednesday. He spoke on He Grew In Favor With God And Man after a brief business session the 2nd and 3rd grade room of Mrs Roy Watford earned the most parents present award. Hostesses were the 10th 11th and 12th grade home room mothers. The meeting, attended by 36 members, concluded with refreshments.
Girl Scout Week runs October 27 to November 2 in Dothan with a Sunday Scout's Own program at First Presbyterian Church. Troop schedules include meetings at churches and homes across Dothan with leaders and juniors named. many details listed for Troops Two through Twenty.
Sam Wexler of the Bay School for Boys in Chatta noosa earns honor roll for the current term. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Wexler of Ozark. Betty Sue Stokes, university of Alabama pledge, visits Dothan with her parents. Mrs Carl McClendon recovering after surgery at a local hospital. J2 Solomon and Mrs Russell Kennington return from a ten day business trip to New York City.
The Henry D. Clayton district U. D. C. annual meeting at First Baptist Church elected Mrs. Jack Johnson of Ashford district director for two years and Mrs. Henry Lambert secretary. Honorary members include Dr. Henry A. Parker and Rev. Joseph White. The group announced a Golden Jubilee next May in Montgomery and heard reports from Children of the Confederacy chapters. Oscar L. Tompkins spoke on National Unity with music by Mrs. Elmer Pollan Jr. and Mrs. Graves Knowles.
A vintage hint advises glamour through nail care after chores. It recommends gloves for wet and dry tasks to prevent peeling and hangnails, then notes a glamorous woman who removes polish before additional labor.
A brief guide describes speeding up boxing prep with off-soaked bandages, nail care, and mitts. It notes ten minutes to ready hands for sparring and adds new quick drying coats can save even more time.
In 1781 a Parisian surgeon documented how opium acts on the body. The account notes the drug’s effects and potential medical uses, reflecting early understanding of its pharmacology from a European medical perspective.
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