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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1943
Page
5
The feature highlights feminine robes in velvet, taffeta, and chenille with satin trim, including ankle and midriff styles. It notes flannelette pajamas with gaucho pants, lace trimmed gowns, and durable daywear for civilian defense readiness, plus a preference for one contrasting color slipper.
Mrs. Ella Sellerg hosted the Estelle Manley circle at her Ashford home on Monday afternoon. J. T Radney chaired the business session, with Mrs. Robert Meadows leading the program and giving the devotional. A discussion on "The Family" and "God in the Heart of a Nation" followed, ending with a prayer poem and refreshments for the group.
Census reports show 17 527 bales of cotton were ginned in Houston County from the 1943 crop prior to Oct 18, compared with 15 208 bales for the same period in 1942. Walter F Oakley Jr special agent reports today.
Scout troop 22 met Monday night at Lafayette Street Methodist Church with Scoutmaster A. H. Lane presiding. Attendees included Charles Pelham Sonny Harrison Billy King L. C. Smith Jr Heywood Sulivan Billy Worth Charles Lewis Billy Gregory Tim Higgins Bobby Howard and Tommy Cree. Flaming Arrow Patrol led the program with a Worst Aid demonstration by Sonny Harrison.
All women aged 18 to 50 with high school education are urged to enroll with the American Red Cross for three hours a week. Immediate volunteer nurse aides needed to assist in Red Cross services.
Dr Moore presides over quarterly meeting of church officials and board of stewards in Hartford. A turkey dinner followed, with Rev and Mrs Moore hosting, and attendees including local pastors, trustees, and named stewards. Colorful fall flowers decorated the church dining room.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service observed a Week of Prayer with a program at the Methodist Church in Ashford. Mia Sanford Pate, president, led the program titled For This to Love's Prerogative. Contributions were collected for home and foreign mission work.
Two Gypsy fortune tellers Rosa John and Mary Frank were arrested by the Houston County Sheriff on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing 100 from a Negro at the county fair. Sheriff B. G. Farmer said the suspect’s name could not be recalled and the case is before the grand jury. Chief Deputy J. T. Casey and Special Investigator T. R. Knight made the arrests.
Former actor star Clark Gable returns from a European air force assignment and faces questions at a press conference. Report notes mixed public interest, with women stenographers and others gathering as he discusses policies and military duties amid a theatre of media scrutiny.
John D Blick, 43, arraigned on a Selective Service charge after claiming he would not sign forms without his wife’s consent. His wife approved the project, and Blick was released. He said he is not henpecked and plans to have a beer down the street.
Army procurement notes show purchases approaching two million pairs of shoes monthly. The figure reflects ongoing supply needs for soldiers and footwear programs across the service branches.
Readable fragments mention return, preparations, and army control but lack clear names or dates. The text suggests a tension between civilian life and military oversight, with references to a retreat and a “pimp” or protector figure, but specifics are unclear.
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