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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1935
Page
7
Fragmentary society notes describe Murphy hostess birthdays and a long guest list in Dothan area towns. Numerous names including Hoddas Cobb Hardy and Martin families are listed. a promenade party and joint birthday observances are described with dates not fully clear.
The Grand Coulee dam across the Columbia River will transform central and eastern Washington into a fertile basin and industrial hub. Construction, funded partly by federal money and state support, will create a 160 mile long reservoir with a power output of 2 520 000 horsepower and irrigation for about 1 200 000 arid acres. The project includes a high dam, pumping plants, and canals, with contracts expected for the complete structure before foundation work finishes.
Calendar notes list Mrs W W Dunkley hosting Episcopal Guild Monday at 3 PM. Woman's Missionary Women of First Baptist plan fifth Monday gathering. W B U of Hasdland Avenue church set State Mission Day Monday afternoon at 3. UDC to hold first meeting Wednesday at 8 with Mrs J L Ele.
U S policy signals rapid emergency naval construction as Parliament returns. Britain considers invoking the escalator clause of the London treaty to exceed limits amid fears of a renewed arms race. Officials in Downing Street push to resolve the Ethiopian crisis and avert war on two fronts while Italy faces naval limits and Japan shifts.
A compact notice lists Sunday school and worship times for churches on Readland Avenue and surrounding streets. It covers Baptist, Methodist, New Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, First Baptist, Grandview Saltist, Temple Emanuel, and Salvation Army services with Sunday School times, pastors, and notable events.
Dothan route 4 residents William Godfrey Jr Henry Arnold hosted a large dinner for guests including many local families and friends. Attendees listed include Miss Foy Lee Godfrey and Miss Minnie T Weaver among others. Also noted are sports and social mentions from Monte Romery and Montgomery gatherings.
Mrs W C Harden hosted a Friday bridge afternoon at her mother Mrs J R G Howell’s home on South Andrews Street with guests including Mrs Citts Adams Mrs J W Grant Mrs J L Harris Mrs D C Holton Mrs Tam Murray Mrs W E Turner Miss Helen Logan Mrs Julian Dell Mrs Jerome Spann Mrs C W Segrest Mrs Lee Shuxerman and Mrs J M Stallings. Mrs Julian Dell won the high score prize and a salad course with drinks was served. The Country Club held its weekly bridge and domino party Thursday evening with attendees including Mr and Mrs William Blount Mr and Mrs J De Ayers Mr and Mrs J N Beve Mr and Mrs Floyd Baxter guest Mrs Carlton Fuller of Andalusia Mr and Mrs LaBruce Hanahan Mr and Mrs Fred Mopety Mr and Mrs Reymond Spann and Mr and Mrs T W Hathorn. Prizes for high scores included punch and sandwiches. Mix J H Batley is improving after a recent operation in Ineay hospital. Mr and Mrs Eric Folmar of Bonifay Florida plan to spend the weekend in Dothan with Mr and Mrs Btes and attend the Country Club dinner dance. Mr and Mrs Fusesely Kennington attended the game in Montgomery last evening and Mr and Mrs A Detert are improving after a recent illness.
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