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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1947
Page
7
Reverend Tip Carroll of First Christian Church recounts a rough week with traffic citations. He received fines for speeding in Vernon and for an overlong parking spot near the courthouse, expressing surprise at the run of penalties after years of driving.
Jimmy Harzog, once a trainer to eight horses for fanciers in Dothan, now works as a farmer a mile south of Brannon Stand. He has put 125 acres into cultivation since giving up training and keeps only one work animal on his place. He says trainers tire of the hobby and move on, though he still loves horses and admires the smart ones.
A quoted attendee vows to go to the event this summer and says they can arrive after Saturday noon. The remark emphasizes commitment and flexible timing to attend.
Dr P I Hopkins returns to Dothan resuming practice after 21 years away in Illinois and Florida He and his family have a home on the edge of town near the Dothan Enterprise highway He recalls old residents and can name many former familiar families in the area.
Louie Meyrovitz, county gasoline tax collector and warehouse supplies keeper, says inventory and precise accounting for equipment costs dominate his duties. He notes oil company cooperation eases tax collection and most records pass through the courthouse highway department office.
Automobile expert Leo Bush with fifteen years in sales and a fisherman for a year predicts new car salesmen will press buyers nine to twelve months after next October. He expects a revival of prewar competition once government controls ease and manufacturers can churn out cars freely.
The speaker advises enduring a long stay to observe a buyer, learn his hobbies, and steer conversation away from cars to maintain interest in a trade. This suggests patience, rapport, and strategic pacing as a prelude to a deal.
The Dothan Community Concert Association opened its spring membership drive with a dinner at the Houston Hotel led by retiring president Fred Brookins. Remaining 1947 48 season tickets go on sale to the public until Saturday noon. prices are 6 for adults and 3 for students. The association booked the St Louis Sinfonietta for the next season due to space limits at the high school auditorium.
Health and school officials appeal to parents to keep children home until chickenpox is cleared. Children often leave home to attend town events and movies while sick, risking wider spread. Dr W T Burkett county health officer says many absences reported and urges keeping kids at home until roads clear and illness ends.
Sacred Harp singers announce a Sunday birthday tribute to S. H. Sallis at Ardilla Church on the Dothan Cottonwood road four miles from Lothan. The all day convention opens at nine in the morning with all singers and friends invited.
The United States ranks first in global egg production, with major contributions from Australia Canada Denmark Erie and Holland noted as important regional producers in the industry.
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