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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1949
Page
4
A poem by Patience Strong on the power of saying sorry. It argues sincerity can heal old hurts and mend quarrels, urging humility to preserve friendships and reduce sadness caused by pride and vanity.
Mrs. Don Skinner, superintendent of the cradle roll at the Presbyterian Sunday school, hosted a Friday afternoon party for mothers and children. The event featured a birthday cake, a Bible lesson by Mr. Skinner, a short talk by the Rev. Mr. Skinner, and group photos.
Edward Guterman was feted at a party celebrating his fourth birthday. Family and friends, including Dave Roberts and Gayle Skinner, attended at Specialyfirst Sel Caiterman. Mr and Mrs Gulerman presented the boy a bicycle and birthday gifts as a cake with four candles was cut.
Geneva news recounts Baptist meeting at Mrs Jannig Bullock home with new officers chosen, plus local moves and visits. Includes Charles Hightower relocating to Dothan, Nell Brannon weekend with Troy family, Janica Cullerton to US Health Service Montgomery, and Panama City trips. Also notes new Geneva City School teachers Naomi Williams Margaret Old Margaret Anderson Al Bushinsky Joseph Ward and Durwood Meare. A short crime item reports a Milwaukee truck driver Heaty Radiott helping stalled motorists then being robbed for $35.
Promotion piece on hair care and beauty guidance by John Robert Powers. Advises on hair health, conditioning, brushing, scalp care, diet, and lifestyle for flattering styles. Mentions a booklet titled Your Crowning Glory with six model hairdos designed for different face types and Powers models.
Chipley students plan to depart within two weeks for colleges. Those going to Florida State University include Joyce Port, Licey Mary McGeachy, Jane Carter Pen, De Boer, Billie Jane Dickson, Betty Jean Gilbert, Betty Hargrove, Roger Laney, Russell Cook, and Davis Lane Gardner. To the University of Florida at Gainesville go Kinnon Wil Big 219 Dasinger and Charles Hughes, with Joan May and Mary Elizabeth Dae among others.
A brief note asks readers to write care of the newspaper and send 10 cents plus a self addressed return envelope to support costs. The message mentions tomorrow and the Powers Girls venture detector in a concise, period voice.
Vis and James Owens left early this week for Stetson University in Deland Florida. Rose Cox Jr will attend Emory College in Atlanta.
Thousands of spectators watched as Air National Guard pilots performed breathless capers at Alabama Aviation Day in Birmingham. Miss Bobbie Brown arrived by Air Force helicopter, greeted by M. Gen. W. E. Kepner, commander of Air Force Ground Command, as various aircraft from the Air Forces Navy helicopters and torpedo bombers buzzed through the sky.
The Tennessee National Guard staged a dramatic air show in Nashville and Memphis featuring a speedy F51 Mustang and F-47 Thunderbolts. The Alabama group followed with over 50 planes, including FSIs, B-26 and C-44 cargo aircraft, filling the sky with formations.
A 15 year old, Carman, reports a teddy bear bit her foot in a bluff encounter. She says the bear, described as Today variety, approached when she seated and stepped on. its button eyes pierced her foot as the bear bit. She will be wary of the next bear she sees.
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