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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1946
Page
7
The Dothan Eagle notes a breakthrough in chemically treated paper products designed for inexpensive decorating. Durable flame resistant draperies imitate high style using prints and motifs, with paper curtains, shades, and three ply Venetian blinds claimed to be low cost and easy to replace. Porous wax paper coasters and mats priced about a penny each are also advertised.
J. C. Lowery, API extension agronomist, advises clearing new pasture while leaving shade trees on higher thinning areas to boost fertility from animal droppings. He also recommends thinning shade trees to allow sunlight on soil to help control parasites.
A recent consumption estimate places annual gum consumption at around 12 million pounds in the United States. The figure highlights widespread chewing habits across ages and regions, reflecting robust demand for bubblegum and mint varieties.
Mrs J H Williams of Midland City hosted a party Saturday afternoon celebrating her daughter Shirley's tenth birthday. Games and prizes were part of the festivities with refreshments by Jean Davenport and Jean Williams. Attendees included Carolyn and Joe Ben Robertson Nellie Ruth and Billy Charles Woodham Betty June Smith Jane and Dan Soloman Sue and Ted York Sonny Elizabeth and Betty Williams Winfred Richards Dan Johnson Randall Tice Ted and Patricia Marshall Shirley Rose Parker Sue and Terry Ballrcom Ann Gloria Williams and Betty Sue Woodhum.
Joan Tew and Johnnie Maude Bolin hosted a joint birthday party Friday at Tew’s home. Guests included Doris Jean Childs Wayland Childs Jeanette Moss Frances Bass Lee Ray Bass Harold Bass Jerry Bass Jimmy Brown and many Bolin Culverhouse and Moss family members. Cookies sandwiches and iced drinks were served from a table featuring two large embossed birthday cakes.
The Dothan Silk Hosiery Company started the first Red Cross first aid classes in a Dothan plant as a safety measure. Foreman Alonzo Laughan teaches the 14 workers across shifts in an 18 hour program earning standard first aid certificates. Red Cross officials hope other plants adopt similar training.
The 1864 cruise ends with the captain from Saco Maine dying at sea. The crew, not wanting to bury him at sea, pickled the body in a barrel of brandy and buried the barrel with the corpse when the ship returned to its home port.
A kissing club has been organized in Oklahoma City by the Rev. William E. Webb. Married men pledge to kiss wives once daily, compliment them on cooking and household duties, and express love.
An Illinois projection estimates college enrollments may total as many as two million by 1950. The forecast highlights rising higher education demand and potential expansion needs for universities and state funding programs.
Formal convocation in the Alumnae Auditorium with Dr John Ingle Riddle presiding marks his fourth year as president at Judson College. The event noted rising enrollment debt payoff and campus improvements while welcoming new faculty and students with a reception at the president's home.
Home demonstration agents from 34 counties gather in Auburn for a training school on handicrafts for home demonstration and 4-H Club meetings. The program covers metal and leather craft, stenciling, silk screening, spatters, lamp shades, wool animals, and glass etching, with SPD extension specialist Levice Ellis assisted by agents Nona Shatley Irby Barrett Lillie Maude Alexander and Ruth Carlson who recently took a North Carolina course.
Alabama gardeners enter greens month as September brings fall rains. W A Ruffin advises preparing seedbeds ten days before planting and dusting crops with rotenone or Cryolite to deter turnip web worms. Broccoli and cabbage can be set out, with English peas. A light nitrate application aids early growth of salad crops.
An OCR fragment references daily programs for children and dietary guidance. It mentions not letting tallow grease production rise, salvaging fats, and using salt vinegar solutions to remove stains. It also warns against handling electricity with wet hands and notes nutrition details like vitamins and minerals.
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