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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1949
Page
4
The fragmentary text references a family greeting a returning figure and rough wartime tasks such as plumbing and social duties. It mentions Gladys McKee urging not to retire from the world, and a confrontational line about a man who does nothing and grumbles. The writing evokes a wartime domestic scene mixed with defiant sentiment.
Short notices list residents traveling and visiting relatives across Morbgwinery Dothanna and nearby cities. Names include Miss Tuminye Harrison, Mrs Ontar Clary, Misa Doyly Fltia, Sylvia Warsick, Charlotte Kuyt, John Chalkney, Barnes of Tampa, John W. Newton, Lula Tew, the Zhinden family, William H Bennett, and J S Dendy. Varied trips to Davidson College graduation, trips to Charlotte, N.C., and South Carolina. Many entries mention week ending activities and family visits.
Ozark bonds celebrate Betty Smile and Joseph Montgomery Neivell Jr with multiple pre nuptial events in Montgomery and Ozark. Hosts include Mr and Mrs Luck Wadsworth and Mrs Aubry Dickson Martin. Attendees list features Bertha Givar German Gowan Dixie Wort George Shellman and many others. Nighttime rehearsal dinner followed a morning party with flowers and crystal centerpieces.
David Dunn returns from a Lake Ghamies visit. Families and friends travel from Albany to Panama City and Dothan. The obituary line notes Joe Le Davis of Savannah and Joe Bridges. A series of guests visit local homes in Blakely and nearby towns. Memorial Hospital care for a father and births announced. An automobile accident injures Mrs Thompson and her daughter with both in Wall Hospital.
Bonot Sunday School class met at 21 Me Slice Street for an evening of fellowship games and contests. Decorations included seasonal chrysanthemums and datian in chatins windows. A dessert was served and attendees included Mrs Charles Prichett Mrs Carl Watty Mrs Larry Warvison Miss Norrell Pabuer Mrs Willard Snel Mrs Bloise Scott and others.
Advice column on posture and posing for models, stressing daily grooming and finishing touches. Describes standing positions, arm angles, and hand placements to create elegance. Mentions social details and a column offer for a calendar.
The notice advertises patterns for school wear including jumper jackets and blouses in sizes 6 8 10 with prices. It promotes the Fall Winter Fashion Hook from The Dothan Eagle New York address and offers over 150 easy to sew patterns for all ages at 25 cents each.
Lawton Union clubs hosted a post contest celebration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Myers. The event featured decorations with sweetheart roses and pink Radiance centerpieces. Mrs. Myers opened with a devotional, followed by games and contests led by Mrs. Bill Ward, with refreshments for members including J Bridges, RH Hatlayway, Bill Ward family, One Shields family, Miss Vondle Arnold, and others.
Ozark WMS Circle Four met at Mrs. Joe Cumbie’s home with autumn color decorations. Mrs. R. R. Holman led prayer and conducted a brief business session. Mr. F. Helm Jeda discussed the Torchbearers mission study belt Honehusiig chapter three. Refreshments followed.
OZARK Special reports Dr and Mrs George W Hall Miss Jennie Hall and Mrs Roy Stype hosted a Saturday party at the Haj home in Tuscaloosa to honor Miss Sue Faust and Guy Houston Hollis whose marriage occurred August 18. The event featured Autumn Branch decorations, a tiered wedding cake with spun sugar and lilies of the valley, and silver candelabra with white tapes. Attending were the bridal party, relatives including aunt Mrs D B Barnet and Mrs Louise F Adaing at the registry, and other out of town guests.
Mr and Mrs J B Sullivan announce the birth of daughter Jane on August 35 in a local hospital. Grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Ven Livingston and Mrs Janie Sullivan. Kenneth Justin Hodges born August 31 at a local hospital to Mr and Mrs Shelby Hodges at Headland House.
Onyx Smart Sunday School class of Feater Sweet Methodist Church held a monthly social at the church Wednesday night. Twenty two members attended a buffet supper after a brief business session led by President Mrs John Dinkins with nominating chair Mrs Quin Flowers announcing new officers: President Mrs B D Turner Vice President Mrs Paul Gamble Second Vice President Mrs Oaks Secretary Mrs Raymond Spain Assistant Teacher Mrs Don R Pierce. The invocation was by teacher Mrs Leslie Smart with devotional by John Binktos. Members present included Mrs Frankeedeer sais Blan Pridg jen Mrs WC ars Don KR Biren Mrs EK Mes Car Shearonse and others.
On his first descent into Homestake gold mine a young miner rides with his uncle. At the 2,000 foot level the lad asks if he will exit there. His uncle replies that they will continue downward, indicating a deeper journey into the mine.
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