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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1950
Page
2
Readable fragments describe Midlagd City events and a chaotic city scene with police, driving incidents, and a music concert. Mentions W. E. Woods and Mond Gredy CH trap with references to a release and a two line chart. The text is garbled but centers on local life and entertainment.
Permits were issued for 11 new structures including a $6,100 project in the 1200 block of a street for a dense area and a $94,000 grant to build a center plant on Montgomery Highway. The notices indicate bids and construction plans for local development.
Dr Charles Allen and Bill Mann conducted a revival at Lafayette Street Church and attended the Dethan Kiwanis Club meeting. Mrs Cit Schwalb played piano as Rev C H Hildren spoke. next week's noon Wednesday meeting is planned at Mousten Hout Roenday with a hotel coffee shop table discussion on Tuesday for Kiwanis members not at the Wednesday event.
Lucy Peart of Malone High School captured top honors in a school spelling bee judged by Moby Carroll and others. The competition saw several contestants, including Carr School entrants, vie for the title with pronouncer Joseph P. Carroll and judge duo Fred Stubbender and E.R. Wycoff present. The event sets the stage for a district spelling championship slated for May.
Report notes Mouston County voters view sample ballots while a tense Ming Senate contest unfolds. The piece details an ongoing search operation for a missing aircraft with ten crew members, as air force units and naval bases brace for possible further developments amid Cold War rhetoric.
The Defense argues for fees totaling 40 and a highly capable man named Gray will act as special assistant to the President for several months before taking a prison role at the University of North Carolina.
Funeral services for James Brown Thigpen formerly of Do has died this week in Nat an Ark were planned for 3 30 p m at Johnson Funeral Home City Cemetery. The Rev Roby J Lee officiating. Burial followed in church cemetery. Surviving are his wife residing in Mobile and Mrs L Hutt of Columba route one and one brother James Hutt of Belle Glade. Fin Headland Mersary was in charge of arrangements.
Handwritten notes and artifacts relating to Theodore Roosevelt are preserved in the house museum. The Roosevelt library holds a marriage certificate for Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleans Roosevelt, a draft inaugural address, and the old family Bible brought by Roosevelt ancestors. A veteran garden keeper describes ongoing upkeep of the rooms and displays.
The Dothan Chamber of Commerce hosted the Hereford and Angus show with group champions and prizes awarded. Winners included Robert Woodall and Sterling Ba in Hereford classes and Don McKnight Roy McKnight and others in heavyweight divisions, plus several Angus and reserve champion recognitions. Performances at the Cheriler Wild Werr rodes will be held nightly at the Stock Yarde arena with matiners on Saturday and Sunday.
The board of tome saints of Traidenia surveyed growth in Marianna and demanded a detailed report from Florida Public Utilities. Mayor Holien stated the current franchise, active since February 1827, would lapse if unaddressed. The city seeks maps, charts, and a full action plan within 60 days, with a 30 day reply window after April. Commissioners Holley, Datin, Bell, Broan, and Stephens signed the letter.
Fragmentary text indicates officials refused to confirm details of a possible air tragedy. The report mentions a flash fire and a casualty count, with references to military prisoners and a march date. Readable fragments mention a planewreck area and disaster context amid war times.
U S District Court releases a three day civil docket beginning May 9 with Ne roy Carter vs Atlanta and Andrews Bay Railroad Company retried after an earlier loss. Also listed are Mary Lee Mitchell administratrix vs Lewis Bear Company and Jake B. Purviance General Electric. Three auto cases involve government seizure and a Geneva injury filing against Mrs Burvin.
The Soviet government denounced a U S four engine military plane as it violated Soviet frontier over Latvian territory. U S Air Force and Navy officials denied any attack, stating the Baltic patrol plane was unarmed and on routine reconnaissance. Naval spokesmen noted a training flight with a route toward Copenhagen, while Soviet authorities claimed provocations and a breach of international law.
The article notes about 406 000 in grants from the federal government for hospital costs and that the remaining funds are to be covered by the city and county. The location of the proposed hospital is to be selected by the board later.
Florala artist Carlos Alpia Moon opens a one man show at Houston Memorial Library drawing visitors to view paintings across themes. At 3:18 p m he is scheduled to lecture on his work. Moon leads Lake Jackson Studio of Art and has exhibited widely in Alabama and the Southeast. He holds memberships in several local art groups and previously won first prize in 1947 for Trammel Row.
Livestock totals report 280 cattle 12 percent calves and 2000 hogs at eight major packing plants from Albany and Columbus to Thomasville Tallahassee and Jacksonville. Hog market mostly steady with steers and gilts 190 230 lbs at $10. 180 240 lbs at $1478 to $315 at other plants. Prices listed for 475 lbs and 270 420 lbs ranges. sows and large sows also priced across plants.
In a press conference McCarthy alleged the Communist Party places adherents in key roles including Alger Hiss in the State Department and claims hundreds of thousands support such fronts. He cited Browder and Far as saying the Navy is small yet influential and warned against naming too many fronts to avoid reputational damage. He urged trial transfer due to prejudice and claimed the defense lacked sufficient representation.
The Wiregrass Soil Conservation District in Geneva plans an anniversary event tomorrow with a morning field trip to area farms under air conservation practices. County officials, including C. B. Johnson, will host a barbecue and address, with stops at Renzer Brown Negoy Farm and Dick Lewis Farm to view clover and fescue plantings. The district, founded in 1989, spans six counties and has overseen significant soil conservation gains across 3,054 farms and millions of acres treated, marking notable progress in soil and erosion control efforts.
In the Ita case, advocates allege discrimination in jury selection and argue that the defendant faced cruel and illegal treatment by law enforcement officers, challenging the jury pool and post-arrest conduct.
In Marianna Florida the judge dismissed manufacture and preliminary liquor charges against the Harris brothers for lack of evidence. The case tied to a highway incident left Woodrow Morris charged with attempted murder. a new trial motion was denied and appeals filed.
A misspelled report states that Mississippi officials including Acting Attorney General George Ethridge and Secretary of State Heert prohibit use of the word Democrat by Truman Beckers and party groups, claiming only one party may use the label in the state.
A Newton man faces charges after a fatal shooting of his brother in law at a residence in Windham Newton. Dale County authorities describe a homicide investigation with firearms and surveillance evidence. The case concerns a deadly incident at George Exitman House with revolvers involved and ongoing inquiries.
A brief guide advises resting eyes after long screen use and avoiding dust or irritants. It suggests gentle cleansing with plain water and avoiding harsh soaps or chemicals that can worsen irritation. Consult a clinician if symptoms persist or worsen.
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