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DOTHAN SUMMER SHOPPER’S GUIDE
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Veazey Galleries
Personalize your home, individualize your home or business by bringing out its best points.
Veazey Galleries located at 202 S. Oates in Dothan are well qualified to give you custom de
sign of all interiors. This experienced decorating firm has available to you a wide selection
of items for the execution of your interior decorating needs. Veazey Galleries specializes
in complete custom decorating service adapted for your home, your business, your part
icular needs and specifications. They offer commercial and residential service that includes
custom draperies, carpet, furniture, crystal and china, lighting fixtures, and wall and table ac
cessories. This complete service will relieve you of the worries of contracting many firms
for an interior decorating job. This complete service insures you of capability in all phases
of ddcoratlng. The cost for such a valued service is modest compared to the beauty and live
ability given to the home. Contact Mr. James Veazey, member of the American Institute of
Interior Designers, for a free estimate of the cost of decorating your home or business. Phone
792-4470 in Dothan for further information.
Shellie Moore Travel Trailers
For holiday weekends, vacations, fishing and hunting trips, a travel trailer can make it possible
for everyone to have a wonderful time.
When you have your own trailer, you can travel wherever wheels can go—no worry about
reservations, no crowded, uncomfortable car full of suitcases, no expensive meals out unless
you want to eat out.
Shellie Moore Travel Trailers handles nationally known trailers, such as Concord, Nomad,
Volunteer, Play-Mor, Williams-Craft, also pick-up campers, covers and accessories. Their
trailers are available in a wide selection of floor plans from 15 to 26 feet in length. You can
have a complete bath, fully equipped kitchen, electric lighting, air conditioning, comfortable
beds, a home-like living area — all the comforts of home, ready to travel with you to the moun
tains or the ocean.
Shellie Moore Travel Trailers specializes in personal service in helping their customers
find exactly the right trailer for their needs, and the right payment plan. Their lot is located
inside the Circle at 1715, Montgomery Hwy. in Dothan. Phone 794-4661.
Creative Fabrics Inc.
In Dothan at 1500 Montgomery Highway you will find the most unique fabric shop this section
has to offer. Everything stocked is of excellent quality and is bought in such a manner that
the saving is passed along to you.
You home seamstresses can make the newest styles in the latest fabrics from the beautiful
selections of perma prest materials, dress cottons, linens, spring suitings, silks,knits, lace and
a wide range in anything else the homemaker may desire.
Be sure to visit the pattern counter for patterns in nationally known brand names. We don’t
think you can find a larger assortment of patterns from which to choose than right here at Creative
Fabrics in Dothan.
For all your notion needs, Creative Fabrics has a complete supply. They have thread, scissors,
buttons for everything, zippers, lovely trims, lace, ribbons, belts—in fact everything you need for
sewing. Visit them soon on the Montgomery Highway. You’ll enjoy shopping and buying at
Creative Fabrics, Inc. in Dothan.
Emfinger’s Steel Company
Emfinger’s Steel Company has a complete warehouse stock of new steel, to furnish ably all
industrial needs. They are located on the Ross Clark Circle N.E. in Dothan; phone 794-4251.
This Company maintains a large inventory of angles, beams, channels, flats, squares, rounds,
sheets, plates, structural pipe and reinforcing steel. They sell both wholesale and retail and have
a good selection also of used steel. If you are constructing, or if you need steel for any reason,
it would be well worth your time to contact these experienced industrialists. The Emfinger’s
Steel Comnanv has maintained a reputation of efficient, dependable service throughout this part
of the country. They feature fast, free delivery, and can furnish crane service on short notice
at a reasonable price. They are well qualified to fill your needs to your exact specifications,
insuring you of a competent job. We highly recommend Emfinger’s Steel Company for their
service to the area and for a quality line of steel. For price quotations or any information
just phone 794-4251 and they will be glad to assist you.
Builders Homes, Inc.
You don’t have to wait to own your own home! In fact, due to the rising costs of building
materials and the rising costs of interest on home loans, it is unwise to wait. Builders Homes
at 1711 Montgomery Highway in Dothan can make it possible for you to own your own home now.
This firm is a volume builder, in fact, they are Alabama s largest builder. They are serving
this entire area, so if you prefer you may contact their office in Albany at 1500 N. Slappey Drive.
Builders Homes in Dothan is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. six days a week. They give personal
attention to everyone who calls on them for information or advice, and will be glad to meet with
you in the evening by appointment.
Builders Homes features a complete building service. They will build you a fine brick home
on your own lot or if you do not have a lot, they can secure one for you. These homes are com
pletely furnished. They take all the work out of buying a home, handling all the paper work
and details. They help you with financing either FHA or VA. Also this is the only building firm
in this area that gives a full year's warranty on your new home- If anything goes wrong, all you
need do is contact them.
This is one of the outstanding firms in our area, offering the best in home building as a real
service to their entire trade area. Call them at any time at 792-5129 or come by their office.
They will be glad to talk with you and explain the easy way to owning your own home.
Van Ritch Inc.
Van Ritch Inc., located at 213 N. Foster in Dothan has long been known as this section’s
leading ladies’ apparel shop. Phone 792-5290.
They offer the highest quality apparel at prices enabling all the women in this area to be
fashionably attired in distinctive clothing. Their slogan "Particular people prefer a parti
cular store” is certainly fitting. We would like to mention a few of the outstanding features
of this store.
Van Ritch, Inc. has the largest selection of natural ranch mink furs in South Alabama. Char
les Taylor, furrier, visits the world renowned New York fur outlets several times a year hand
selecting furs for Van Ritch's outstanding collection.
In their bridal department, Van Ritch Inc. has everything for the wedding, beautiful gowns,
dresses for bridesmaids, mother of the bride, etc.; and they plan and direct the wedding so that
everything goes smoothly.
Van Ritch Inc. always has the most outstanding selection of party clothes, cocktail dresses,
and formals. Buyers for this fine store visit New York six times a year, Dallas six times a
year, and Los Angeles four times a year, to select for you, their customers, the most fashion
able, the lates t styles and the most outstanding items in every line of ladles apparel. Select
your clothing needs here and you will agree it is the best place to buy.
The Yarn Shop
The Yarn Shop, looted at 517 Fortner in Dothan, features all types of yarns, stamped linens,
crewel kits, and all types of needlecraft supplies and knitting accessories. Come in and see the
lovely needlework items perfect for Mother’s Day gifts. They have the crochet fork for hairpin
for knitting. If you have not been successful in finding the yarn or needlecraft items you have
peen wanting, try rhe Yarn Shop in Dothan. Here you win find outstanding consultants in knit
ting and needlecraft. They represent one of the most valued assets in this section.
Knitting and needlecraft is an art that appeals to almost every woman. Not only is it a very
enjoyable past time, but you cannot put a price tag on the lovely things you can make for your
home or for gifts, or in wearing apparel. The Yarn Shop in Dothan is open every day from
9 a. m. to 5 p.m. except Monday. They would be happy for you to call them for any information
at 792-4070 and be sure and go in and see their outstanding stock and samples of what you can
do in needlecraft and knitting.
Dothan Outdoor Advertising Co.
Posters and outdoor signs are one of the best and most
popular means of advertising. The Dothan Outdoor Adver
tising Company located at 1722 Montgomery Highway in Do
than will be glad to talk over your sign needs with you and
quote you their reasonable prices.
Your business is judged a great deal on your advertising,
and an attractive poster or outdoor sign can add much to your
business, where as a sloppy, carelessly made sign may detract
from it. This firm is know throughout this section for their
high quality' work. They take pride in turning out first-class
work, and this has paid off in the growth of their business.
They' serve a large area in Alabama and Georgia and will
be happy to give you further information if you will call them at
794-5404 in Dothan or write to P.O. Box 1849. Don't fail to
contact the Dothan Outdoor Advertising Company for outdoor
advertising of all types. Let them show you how they can help you.
^lhouse of fashion
Ladies, have you bought your spring and summer wardrobe
yet? Carolyn Coe House of Fashion located at 701 W. Main
in Dothan has a wide selection of spring and summer garments
from which to choose. At Carolyn Coe House of Fashion, you will
find a tasteful, fashionable line of Women’s clothing. Trim
daytime dresses, fine sportswear, and elegant evening wear
are all to be found here. Your selections will have the cus
tom-made, tailor-made appearance of highly expensive cloth
ing, but priced so that they will fit into every budget. The
courteous personnel at the Carolyn Coe House of Fashion
will be glad to assist you in making your selection and will
see t o it that your summer ensemble is fitted to your speci
fications. Choose from an assortment of accessories in cos
tume jewelry, hats and gloves to give you the most becoming
summer wardrobe you have ever had. Be cooler, look more
beautiful, shop at the Carolyn Coe House of Fashion in Dothan.
Phone 792-0747.
Tri-Angle Wright Motor
Mobile Company
Homes
If you’ve been shopping around
for a new home, just pack up
your troubles by Investing in a
mobile home from Tri-Angle Mo
bile Homes in Dothan. Regard
less of the size of your family,
they have the right size mobile
home for you—fully equipped,
completely furnished, with mo
dern kitchen and bath—all ready
to move in.
Visit Tri-Angle Mobile Homes
on their show lot on Highway
231 south at the Ross Clark
Circle and take a look at all
the items they have to offer you.
In addition to full size mobile
homes they have everything for
your outdoor enjoyment this sum
mer. They have a full line of
beautiful Chrysler Boats and
Chrysler motors in whatever size
you need. Also they have the
Shasta Travel Trailers to make
all your outings more pleasant
and convenient. They also have
pick-up campers and toppers.
You can expect to get the best
when you deal with the friendly
folks at Tri-Angle Mobile Homes
in Dothan. They will be glad to
help you with your selections
and explain the easy payment
plan that applies to your pur
chase. Phone 792-2731 for in
formation.
The
Cover Shop
For fine upholstering go to the
Cover Shop located at 309 E.
Selma in Dothan. This firm
has restored many valuable
pieces of furniture to their ori
ginal beauty and usefulness. Here
you may make your choice of up
holstering fabric in the color
and style you need to suit any
color scheme you desire. Up
holstering is one of the best
investments to be made- In
stant credit is available. The
Cover Shop honors all approved
credit cards.
How about new seat covers
for your car, truck or boat?
The Cover Shop realizes the
importance of good looking seat
covers and carry a large variety.
Here you can find just what you
want in color, design and fabric.
If you want to be assured of the
best in workmanship, materials
and friendly, courteous service,
go to the Cover Shop in Dothan.
Their slogan is "If it can be
covered —we cover it.” So when
you need furniture upholstering,
covers for boats, cars or trucks,
think of the Cover Shop. Call
792-4711.
Chrysler led the field in
automotive transportation for
many years. In these automobiles
you wil 1 find the highest quality
workmanship, dependability, e
conomy and absolute pleasure.
For more information con
cerning the wonderful new 1969
Chrysler, contact the Wright
Motor Co. of Dothan, Inc. at
710 S, Oates. Phone 792-3558
for the office; phone 792-7236
for parts. They also feature
wrecker service and a complete
service and repair department.
Here you will also find on
display the new 1969 Plymouth.
Plymouth is also a Chrysler
product, and thus carries the
same guarantee of dependability
and service. Drive into Wright
Motor Company and let one of
their representatives show you
the advantages of owning a new
Plymouth. Here the personnel
are very courteous and accom
modating, and will be pleased
to make you an estimate for a
trade-in of your present car
on one of the new Chryslers
or Plymouths, without obligation
on your part. Stop and see
them today.
Ward-Bell
Communications, Early County
Inc. Wins Third Meet;
Ward-Bell Communications 1
Incorporated at 917 S. Apple
tree in Dothan features factory
authorized service on Motorola .
Radio Communications Systems.
They offer you installation and
maintenance on all radio com
munication equipment, citizens
band installations and service
and tower installations.
Here you can obtain the best
in service for any 2-way radio.
Take your problems to the com
petent men at this leading ser
vice establishment and they will
be more than happy to help you
in any way they can. Here you
have access to the best in parts
as well as trained personnel who
know their job. If you have radio
communications equipment giv
ing you any trouble or if you need
installation of a radio let the
capable men at Ward-Bell Com
munications help you. They have
built up an excellent reputation
for service in our area already,
so if you are not one of their'
satisfied customers, you owe it to
it to yourself to find out what
they have to offer. Call 794-
3777 for information.
Woodland Florist
Woodland Florist, Dothan's most complete florist, nursery, and garden center is located,
at 1005 W, Woodland Drive. Here at *
you IC ™ garden supply eenr.r has a full Un. .1 Inseencdes. pea. moss, fertilizers
and garden chemicals. Woodland Florist lovely permanent flowers in ar-
For floral decorations, you will find at Woodland rionsi loveiy
rangements for all purposes and occasions. Call them at ,94 •
For wedding banquets or hospital arrangements their service in the fresh Bower department
is unique. Call 792-8731 or 794-5771. For funerals you may be assured your final tribute
from Woodland Florist has been most fitting and proper. Their designs are always distinguished
every language and are the world's most appreciated gestures of remembrance.
Jeffcoat Equipment Inc.
For a complete line of contractors equipment and supplies, this well known firm, located on
the Ross Clark Circle, N.E., in Dothan will gladly show you equipment or give you estimates
or information if you will visit them or call them at 794-4184. Ibis experienced firm will
fulfil your needs dependably and efficiently, in both sales and service- They feature John Deere,
the best in modern contractors equipment. They offer you the best in earth moving equipment,
and equipment for logging, landscaping, and material handling. If you are thinking o pure asing
equipment or supplies, visit this firm today. They can furnish you with the specialised equip
ment necessary in your line of work, built to exact specifications, to last longer and perform
for your better.
Jeffcoat Equipment, Inc., offers you the best in service for the most reasonable prices. They
have the reputation of quality service to our area. We suggest that all our readers call this
firm for more information concerning your equipment needs.
Woodall’s Cooling and Heating
LENNOX
This firm located at 1223 S. Oates in Dothan features the famous;FT*! r Jsflair condi
tioners. Lennox air conditioners are manufactured in units to fit any home or office building.
They are attractive, efficient, reasonably priced, and can be easily and quickly installed.
Don’t go through another summer suffering from the heat in your home or office when you
can have an air conditioning system installed that will make you completely comfortable. Turn
those days of misery and sleepless nights into enjoyable hours of pleasure by installing a Lennox
air conditioner today.
Woodall’s Cooling and Heating Service have employed men who are experts in installation
and repair on these systems. In just a few hours, they can install your air conditioner and
you will be enjoying its benefits. It is to your advantage to consult this firm in Dothan to get
their estimates now. You will be amazed at the reasonable cost and will want to be first on
their list. For information, call 792-9223. This firm is a certified Electric Heat Pump Deal
er and Services and does commercial, industrial and residential work.
AAA Fence Company
If you are in the market for fencing, contact the AAA Fence Company of Dothan located at
611 N. Oates. Call 723-3524 Preston Murkerson in Blakely or call collect Willard J. Lucas at
792-1490 in Dothan.
Their efficiency, workmanship and materials are of unquestionable quality and you will find
yourself well satisfied after doing business with them.
The AAA Fence Company has been serving this area with dependable service in chain link
fencing and the privacy panel weave, which comes in six colors, either solid or combinations.
Whether you need commercial, residential or industrial fencing, if you want an economical,
speedy, excellent job, see this firm. Their estimates are free with no obligation to you. They
have an easy payment plan that allows you to pay for your fence while you receive its benefits.
We are fortunate in having this firm serving our area with their progressive manner and ma
terials that are the latest in the chain link fencing business. We sincerely suggest that you
get in touch with a representative of the AAA Fence Company for all your fencing needs.
Teens and Queens
Located in Dothan at 901 S. Foster; phone 794-2112; Teens & Queens offers you exciting
new fashions in dresses and sportswear. Teens and women of all ages who are seeking up
to-date styles in pants, tops, dresses, skirts and blouses will find exactly what they need
at this popular shop. In making their bid for the trade of the well dressed girls and women
of this area. Teens & Queens has selected a wide range of name brand clothing, in the newest
fabrics and styles, for the spring and summer season, and priced for your seasons clothing
budget.
You certainly cannot afford to overlook the outstanding selections being offered now at Teens
& Queens. They have apparel by Mr. Jack in sizes 6to 20, Old Town Sportswear in sizes 3to
15, the Helen Whiting Junior Line, The Herman Marcus Misses Line, and Pinehurst lingerie.
These are only a few of the name brand quality lines offered at Teens & Queens. We wish to
call your attention to Teens & Queens in Dothan, "fashion place for every teen and queen”.
They feature free alterations, free parking and a convenient lay-away plan. If you are style
wise, and value-wise, you will let them serve you for your clothing needs.
4obbs High Scorer
BLAKELY, Ga.—Early Coun
ty won their third straight track
meeting as they scored 83
points, Pelham, 65; Miller, 56;
and Calhoun 43, here Wednes
day afternoon. Results of the
meet were as follows:
Shot put—Pollock (P); Hatta
way (E); Eurbanks (P); Glass
(E); Arnold (E) XD-43 feet, 7
inches.
Discus—Anold (E); Eubanks
(P); Bass (P); Manry (C); Da
vis (E); D-133 feet.
Pole Vault—Askew (E); Holt
(M); Brinkley (P); Harp (C)
and Peters (E) (tie) H-10 feet,
6 inches.
High Jump — Brinkley (P);
Layton (M); Holt (M); Rah
berg (P); Bonner (C) H-5 feet,
7 inches.
Triple Jump—Singletary (E);
Morrell (P); Goodyear (E);
Johnson (E): Rehberg (P). D-
36 feet, 10 inches.
Broad jump — Duncan (M);
Manrv (C); Clower (E); Jar
rett (E); Jolly (P) D-18 feet,
15 inches.
440 Relay—Miller County No.
1; Early County No. 1 and Cal
houn County No. 1 (tie); T-46.5
Mile - Mcßee (P); Mathis
(M); Wilson (C); Long (P);
Glenn (P); T-5.06.
440—Hobbs (E); Turner (C)
Evans (E); Wise (C) Womblt
(M); T-53.2.
. 100 — Duncan (M) and Hum
' phries (P) tie; Middleton (M)
Import Motors, Inc.
This well known firm is your economy and sports car center.
They are located at 1723 Montgomery Highway in Dothan.
Phone 794-6736. Import Motors, Inc. is the oldest established
sportscar dealer in the Wiregrass area. This is your dealer
for Datsun, Austin-Healey, MG, and Triumph.
Import Motors, Inc. also has a good selection of used cars.
If you have been thinking of selling your present automobile
and getting a better one, this is the place to go. You will be
offered a trade-in value here that you won't want to refuse.
You wil 1 find it worth your time to stop here, see the variety
so used cars, as well as the latest models in sportscars. Check
their price list—you'll be pleased with their values.
Import Motors, Inc. has one of the most complete, service
departments in tnis area. Their facilities are fully staffed
with experts on paint and body work, automatic transmissions,
air conditioning, tune ups and motor repairs. They have a
air conditioning, tune ups and motor repairs. They have a com
plete line ot parts and equipment for all types of cars including
imports. When you need parts or service be sure to check
first with Import Motors, Inc., your economy and sports car
dealer in Dothan.
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and uariea (E) tie; Humphries
(P); T-10.8.
120 H. H. Joren (C); Middle
ton (E); Alston (E); Chambers
(P); Gowan (M) T-17.2.
880—Hobbs (E); Warren (M)r
Shippey (C); Willis (C); Cald
well (P); T-2.13.
220—Duncan (M); Evans (E);
Ingram (C); Middleton (M) and
Wise (C) tie; T-24.1.
180 —LH-Middleton (E); Joren
(C); McNease (M); Ricketson
(E); Humphries (HP); T-21.7.
2 Mile — Mcßee (P); Long
(P); Mathis (M); WiUis (C);
Ford (E); T-M.12.
Mile Relay—Early County No.
1; Calhoun No. 1; Pelham No.
1 3; 1-3:42.3.
High scorer in the meet for
Early County was Carl Hobbs
with 13ti points,
k
Two hippies were sitting by
a river when along came an
. alligator and snapped off the
leg of one.
"Man," said the victim, "like
I think an alligator has chewed
off my foot. ’ ’
"Which one?" asked the other
hippie.
"Like I don't know, man,’’
returned the victim, "you see
one alligator, you’v_ see: diem
all."