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DOTHAN SUMMER SHOPPER’S GUIDE
C. L. Newton Company
The enthusiasm for boating has produced a need for well-equipped, fullv stocked boat and
motor dealers. In Dothan, it is the C. L. Newton Company at 709 S. Oates. Phone 792-6636.
They feature sales and service on Mercury outboards, Glastron, Larson, and Boston Whaler
fiberglas boats, Sioreline trailers and complete marine supplies.
For the greatest outdoor pleasure, come in and see the new models in boats and motors for
1969. Whatever your needs you will find what you want here at the C. L. Newton Company.
New models in motors with stepped-up horsepower, improved silencing and fuel economy are
here for your boating enjoyment this summer.
Plan for your vacation fun and your week-end fishing trips now. Come into the C. L. Newton
Company and see their display models in boats and motors. Let them quote you their reasonable
prices. All merchandise may be purchased on convenient time payments. Call them at once for
further information.
A&M Sales & Service, Inc.
Necchi does it again! Once again Necchi leads all other sewing machines the world over.
Necchi offers you tomorrow’s sewing machines today.
A&M Sales & Service, Inc., is your Morse and Necchi representatives in Dothan. They are
located at 721 N. Oates. Phone 794-4711.
Come in and see the newest features in Necchi, the machine that makes ordinary zig-zag
machines out of date. Also on display here the new Morse sewing machines. You can't afford
to buy any sewing machine anywhere before you’ve seen the new machines at A & M Sales &
Service, Inc.
A&M Sales & Service, Inc. features a full line of Morse Stereo and high fidelity sound equip
ment, including components, tape decks, cartridges and records. They also have the Electro-
Hygiene vacuum cleaners.
A&M Sales & Service, Inc. offers you complete repairs and service on all kinds of sewing
machines. They also offer you service and parts on sound equipment. Also they will be happy
to explain their easy payment plan on any of their merchandise for you. Call them or go by and
we’re sure you’ll be pleased with their fine selections.
The Drapery Shop
The Drapery Shop is located at 504 S. Oates in Dothan. Phone 792-4278.
This establishment is one of the most prominent drapery shops in this entire section. They
carry a full line of beautiful fabric samples from which to choose your new custom draperies.
The Drapery Shop specializes in special drapery effects, such as swaggs, cascades and Aus
trian curtains or touffs. They also do custom bedspreads and pillows. Whatever you need for
decorating or re-decorating contact the Drapery Shop first for beautiful new drapes, matching
custom bedspreads and pillows to make your interior decorating complete-
The prices at the Drapery Shop are most reasonable and it will pay you to call on tnem before
having any draperies made- You can acquire the finest in quality materials here, and the expert
workmanship furnished cannot be excelled. All the personnel here are well experienced with years
of know-how in the drapery designing field. The owner of this fine shop is Mrs. Valeria Plant,
designing and sewing is Mrs. Vera Miller and Mrs. Mavis Ratliff.
We suggest you take advantage of the very fine service offered our area by the Drapery Shop.
Interiors, Inc.
Interiors, Inc., located at 215 Plaza II in Dothan, specializes in interior decorations for homes
or businesses. They feature custom made drapes, rugs, carpet, wallpaper, lamps and accessories.
When you are ready to have that interior decorating done, consult a firm that is reliable and
capable of doing the work. Interiors, Inc. have experts in interior decorating who thoroughly
understand their work. They know the right color schemes and types of furniture to use.
There is a great deal of difference in the appearance of a room that has been decorated
with good taste, and one that has not.
The average person does not realize all the points to be considered when decorating a room.
It takes years of experience and extensive study to acquire the knowledge of an interior decora
tor, therefore, it is easily understood why the average person does not have this knowledge-
Interiors, Inc. is a firm that is known throughout this section as leaders in their field. Let
them help you solve your problems by calling 792-0971 or coming by their office the next time you
are in Dothan. Decorators are Jewell Clark, owner; Bennie Walker, and Jean Miller.
Carol’s For Fashions
Carol’s at 112 N. Foster in Dothan carries a complete line of apparel for women. Phone
794-4224.
This shop understands the clothing needs of women, and therefore makes it a special point
to buy stock from manufacturers who are leaders in the fashion field. They specialize in na
tionally advertised lines in dresses, lovely lingerie, prom dresses and formals, semi-formals.
They have a lovely selection of dresses or lingerie that make perfect gifts for Mother’s Day
just around the corner!
Another item we would like to mention -- dresses and other garments are never held over
at Carol’s from season to season. At the end of each season and often in between when new ship
ments are arriving, they have sales and put quality garments out at greatly reduced prices.
This not only enables them to keep stocked with clothing that is new and different, it helps
the economy minded woman to buy good clothing at very reasonable prices.
We know that after you once shop Carol’s for Fashions, see their many lines and types of
clothing, and their reasonable prices, you will want to become a regular customer. They offer
you all the convenient ways of shopping - charge accounts, lay-aways, credit cards, etc. Carol’s
For Fashions invites all the ladies in our area to shop with them regularly.
B and J Music Company
One of the most dependable firms in the music business is the B & J Music Company in Dothan
at 103 S, Edgewood Drive. Whether or not you are familiar with musical instruments and their
relative use, this well-known firm is the place for you to go.
Instruments in stock here are brands known the country over. You will also find on hand
here used and reconditioned instruments and a complete repair department where instruments
are restored to their original condition by experts in the business.
This store features an outstanding rental plan. This plan is designed so that a person can
see how he adapts himself to instrumental music before making the investment of an instru
ment. If you wish to keep the instrument at the end of the rental period, the rental fees you
have Invested may be applied as a down payment on the purchase.
The B & J Music Company is considered music headquarters in this area. You are invited
to come in and investigate the easy terms that can be arranged for your musical purchase.
If it’s a band instrument you are interested in, this company handles the finest.
As thousands of others do, visit the B & J Music Company in Dothan. Phone 794-5936.
Automatic Transmission
Rebuilders
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106 Kornegay St. 792-2422 .Dothan, Ala.
V & W Canvas & Leather Co.
The V & W Canvas & Leather Company located at 105 Colum
bia Highway in Dothan offers you a complete line of canvas goods,
coated nylon, western items such as boots, saddles, etc., boat
covers and many other items. They feature custom made
tarpaulins and canvas goods, custom leather products, leather
and shoe repair, and specialize in peanut drying ducts which
they manufacture for many of the people in this entire area.
The V & W Canvas & Leather Company is well qualified
to fill your needs in either canvas goods or in leather pro
ducts. They are experienced in working with canvas and leather
and custom make many items to fit your exact needs and speci
fications. Their reputation for quality workmanship assures
you of a competent job. They maintain a modern, fully equipped
shop as a further guarantee of quality craftsmanship.
Call the V & W Canvas & Leather Co. in Dothan at 794-
3022 or visit them on the Columbia Highway across from the
Skyview Drive-In. They will be glad to give you all the infor
mation on their products and services and estimates on their cost.
Nichol’s Oldsmobile, Inc.
Nichols Oldsmobile, Inc. is your authorized Oldsmobile dealer,
featuring complete service and genunine parts from the manu
facturer. Stop by and see the brand new 1969 Oldsmobile
in their display room. In the new Oldsmobile you will find
riding qualities and visibility that is unequaled by any other
car. For the highest engine efficiency, longest, durable ser
vice, and all new young styling, see the new 1969 Oldsmobile
today.
Nichols Oldsmobile, Inc., fully realizes that satisfying a
customer means success. They are capable of rendering you
complete and dependable service for your car with factory
trained mechanics, complete body shop, and air conditioning
service. You can be assured that the work will be as you
desired and that the price will be reasonable.
Stop by Nichols Oldsmobile, Inc. at 506 N. Foster in Dothan;
phone 792-5161. They also have an excellent line of used cars.
See them on your next trip to town.
Taylor’s of Dothan
Taylor’s of Dothan, conveniently located on 405 S. Alice,
phone 792-1401, gives personal, satisfactory attention to every
customer.
Taylor's of Dothan is a complete barber and style shop,
specializing in hair styles for men, and featuring razor cut
ting, sculpture cuts and men’s hair pieces. Here the barbers
really know hair styling. They take pride in the work they do
and will not let a customer walk out of their shop without look
ing his best, with a hair cut that is thoroughly finished and neat,
and styled to suit the individual.
You will find this shop is clean throughout, from linens to
instruments. Men find it a pleasure to patronize these expert
barbers. Taylor's of Dothan also specializes in shampooing
and shaving, providing first class service in all they do. We
urge you to stop in at Taylor’s of Dothan. You will be delighted
with the results.
Kennington’s Centml
Dress Shop Roofing
and Termite
You don’t have to pay extra
for quality ladies’ wear when
you purchase from Kennington's
Dress Shop located at 134 N.
Foster in Dothan. Phone 792-
6012. Here you will find the
versatile, stylized apparel that
is a necessity for every ward
robe- Kennington’s Dress Shop
has a line of ladies’ wear that
will suit your every taste, every
personality at reasonable cost to
you. They are experienced in
helping you choose styles to fit
and compliment you. You will
also enjoy the added accessories
that you may select at Kenning
ton’s.
Kennington’s Dress Shop can
aid you in your sleeping comfort
during the stuffy summer nights
ahead with cool, thin pajamas,
or nightgowns, or shorty styles.
They feature fine lingerie in the
newest, coolest non-cling fabrics
for a refreshing, comfortable
summer. Buy smart clothes,
buy them at a modest price,
shop at Kennington’s Dress Shop
in Dothan.
La Potpourri
Wig Boutique
Your loveliness begins with
your hair, therefore first con
sideration should be given to
make sure your hair always looks
its best. This can only be accom
plished by having a hair piece or
wig in the latest fashion on hand.
La Potpourri Wig Boutique in Do
than at 102-B South Cherokee
offers our area an outstanding
service in hair pieces of dis
tinction including wigs, wiglets,
switches and falls. Phone 794-
7407 or come in and talk with
them about your purchase of one
of their fine quality hair pieces.
They offer you the finest quality
100% human hair wigs and hair
pieces and accessories at whole
sale prices- This is Dothan’s
newest wig shop. They have
well informed and well qualified
personnel to give you the latest
style for your wig. You will
Co.
The Central Roofing & Termite
Company in Dothan provided a
complete bonded and insured ter
mite control service- For a free
inspection and estimate consult
them 702 S. Oates. Phone 792-
5105.
If you need a new roof for
your home or business, you
naturally want to choose a firm
that is dependable. Such a firm
is Central Roofing & Termite
Company. Many people do not
know what type of roof they
should have on their homes. This
firm will help you decide and will
explain the various roof
materials and their advantages
to you. They also do remodel
ing, insulation, siding, and in
stall aluminum window screens
and awnings. This is a firm
with over 20 years of exper
ience, and they give personal
attention to every job. They
will gladly give you free esti
mates at any time you are in
need of their services. Call
them and learn of their reason
able prices.
Personality
Shop
"Look like One in a Million—
Not like a Million Others—
Individualized Clothing to
Suit Every Personality
Name Brand Ladles Apparel--
Dresses, Lingerie, Sportswear,
Hats and Accessories
Sizes from 3 to 24 1/2
119 E. Main 792-2 090
Dothan, Alabama
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receive their courteous, specia
lized service not once but every
time you visit La Potpourri Wig
Boutique. For wigs of every kind
and color, oe sure to visit the
new La Potpourri Wig Boutique
in Dothan.
Pake-Dyess Inc.
In this area, Pake-Dyess Inc- in Dothan located at 224 N. Foster has come to be recognized
as one of the foremost athletic goods houses. Sporting organizations make this establishment
their headquarters for all their needs in athletic equipment. Whatever your sporting needs,
let this enterprising firm have first chance at helping you, and you need go no further. Pake-
Dyess Inc. features athletic and physical education equipment. Pee Wee League football equip
ment, Little League baseball equipment, uniforms and outfits for teams, and trophies for every
occasion. The highest quality' in standard and nationally known lines are in stock here, and in
every' department you will find the stock complete and the prices reasonable.
For golfing supplies, archery equipment, billiard equipment, bowling supplies, the better
lines in hunting, fishing and water shorts equipment, visit Pake-Dyess Inc. You will find every
thing here you would expect to find in the most up-to-date sporting goods store anywhere.
We urge you to take your needs in sporting goods and athletic equipment to this store, visit
all the various departments, and let the experienced personnel help you with all your needs.
Call 794-6741 for any' information.
Smith’s Seamless Floors
This firm is one of the finest in the floor covering business. They are located on the Hodges
ville Road in Dothan; phone 792-8514, orif no answer call 792-5256.
Select your floor coverings from the most comprehensive display of styles and colors in
carpeting including World, Trend, Loomweave, Ozite, Coronet, Roxbury, and many other na
tionally advertised brands manufactured by the world’s leading carpet mills. Smith's Seam
less Floors have carpets to blend with any decor. What a wonderful difference new floor cover
ing makes —especially when the styles and colors are as lovely as you see at Smith’s Seamless
Floors. Stop in and choose now from the wide selection. They are also dealers for Torginol
Seamless Flooring. They furnish residential, commercial and industrial flooring. This shop
has established a reputation throughout this area as one store where you receive quality mer
chandise and friendly service. Phone them today for a free estimate or their expert advice on
any floor covering problem.
Buchanan Church and School Supply
Bill Buchanan’s Church and School Supply is located at 1604 Montgomery Highway in Dothan.
Tney have a very large selection of Bibles, sheet music, school supplies and other books, includ
ing biographies, novels, short stories, histories and children's books from which to choose.
You will find the finest in religious literature here, for adults and children. Reading is one
of our greatest sources of information. Many things we hear we do not remember, but seldom
do we forget the things we read. For this reason, good reading material is essential.
Also the Church and School Supply has wedding books, graduation books, and other special
ties. Now is the time to buy all those needed Vacation Bible School supplies, and here you will
find a full line- The sales personnel here are well qualified to assist you in making your selec
tions if you do not know exactly what you want. Also you may have your selection of Bible or gift
book gold stamped or engraved. You are invited to drop in at any time and browse around. Call
794-406 8.
Lou Hovater
Located at 212 N. Foster in Dothan, Lou Hovater is the shop where quality reigns And style
is paramount in ladies wear. Phone 792-6573. Here at Lou Hovater they feature garments
and accessories for the most fashionable ladies at reasonable prices. Their quality dresses
and sportswear are the very latest in smartness and their styles will distinguish the wearer
as a well-dressed woman. This shop has long been known to the women of this section as the
place where they can obtain their every need.
For any one firm to assume the fashion responsibilities of this section is rather a large under
taking, but Lou Hovater, through their desire to represent only the finest has become known
as Fashion Headquarters for ladies in this area. The principle upon which this store is ope
rated is that of furnishing individual and distinctive garments and of meeting all competition
in quality, style and price.
We compliment Lou Hovater upon their policy of maintaining merchandise of quality ant.
the latest in fashion for discriminating women.
David Hopson Motor Company
The David Hopson Motor Company is located at 300 N. St. Andrews in Dothan. Phone 794-
6232.
This dealer is equipped to serve you and is among the most successful dealers in used cars
in this section. They have been supplying the people of this area with used cars of outstanding
values. They take pride in the fact that their customers know they can always find a car to suit
their needs, and at the same time get a car that will pass a close inspection and check up. At
the David Hopson Motor Company you know the car you buy will do all they say it will. So, don’t
take chances when you buy a used car, for the car can only be as good as the dependability of
the man from whom you buy it. It stands to reason you are not gambling when you buy here.
If you are planning on buying a car of any kind, then don't fail to see the fine selection which
they have provided from which to choose. At this particular time, this firm has some of the
lowest prices on good used cars in this section.
Holland Manufacturing Company
Holland Manufacturing Company does its part to further the agricultural interests of the area
by specializing in farm equipment, rotary cutters, tomato grading machinery and truck bodies,
• at the lowest prevailing prices and by rendering exceptional service to their customers. They
are located in Dothan on the Hartford Road. Phone 794-4737. If no answer call 792-1066. Mr.
Doyle Holland is owner of this fine firm.
Holland Manufacturing Company has been offering the finest in sheet metal work since 1954.
This company does industrial metal fabrication and Industrial blow pipe work. They specialize
in industrial and commercial contracts and will be glad to give you free estimates or infor
mation if you will contact them. They have provided the latest improved machinery that will do
your job in the least time, at the lowest cost. They make sure their materials and service
have always been in advance of competition.
This leading manufacturer is well equipped to serve your needs. Go in and see what they have
to offer you.
The Hamac Corporation
The Hamac Corporation in Dothan, Alabama, is our authorized Volkswagen dealer, and renders
complete service and parts-
This fine dealer on the Ross Clark Circle in West Dothan; phone 794-6667; features Volks
wagen sedans, trucks, station wagons, and Karman Ghias, all at prices anyone can afford. These
cars have been dubbed the most economical transportation of this day and age. Since it costs
nothing to see the new 1969 Volkswagen, why not investigate before you buy any car, anywhere?
In addition to Volkswagen, the Hamac Corporation is also an authorized dealer for Porsche.
See the Porsche ^>day, one of the most unusual sports cars produced.
Keep your car operating and looking like new by letting the Hamac Corporation help you take
care of your car. Take your Volkswagen or Porsche back home for service. You can't go wrong,
for the parts used are genuine, from the manufacturers, and the mechanics are factory trained.
See them today!
Dixie Drafting Service
The Dixie Drafting Service in Dothan is located at 605 W. Main Street. Phone 794-6000.
In the home planning and designing field there is no company more worthy of extended men
tion than this drafting service- A service such as this is an important asset to the entire area.
The personnel at the Dixie Drafting Service have had wide experience in every feature of
drafting, residential designing and complete home planning. They can draw you plans for either
FHA or VA specifications. Because of their comprehensive knowledge of every phase of the trade,
they have continued to witness the increase in the number of their clients.
The Dixie Drafting Service offers you years of practical experience and assistance in the
planning and designing of your home. They are contributing in their work to the building pro
gress of this entire section. Contact them today for complete home planning. They will be glad
to give you any information you may need if you will just call them or write to the Dixie Drafting
Service, 605 W. Main St., in Dothan, Alabama.