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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1947
Page
5
The 1847 Dothan Service League Fol lies presented a single Friday night performance with a cast of 125 locals. Nearly two and a half hours of solid theatrics drew a near capacity crowd and left spectators with lasting enjoyment and pleasure from the show in Martin.
The home talent stage drew praise from a large audience with over 100 in the cast. Standout performers included Louise Newton Wright, Peggy Flowers, Jack Bailey, Dave Hovard, Frances Lucas, Roslyn Carson, and Cullen Scarbrough. The chorus and dancers earned applause, and Frank Covington and Mark Cannon led as the ballet stars. Proceeds support charity work with Howell Hampton's Southernatres providing music.
Alabama's old bonded debt has cost taxpayers over 60 million in interest and is on track to be paid off within a decade. State Treasurer John Brandon said 454,000 bonds mature in January 1951 with the rest due by July 1956, and final payments will total about 11.8 million, with 3.2 million more in interest. Brandon noted investments of 8.5 million in U S government bonds could cover the remaining payoff if lawmakers approve.
Florala prepares for a Tung Blossom Festival Tuesday featuring local events and community activities. Organizers invite residents and visitors to join in the celebration amid springtime festivities and regional traditions.
R D Smith secretary manager of the Florala Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday that the queen will be crowned in front of the chamber building. A parade to the Valpariga Plantation will follow the coronation where activities will be held.
Huey B Helms of Slocomb has been promoted to staff sergeant at Tyndall Field Florida. A motor mechanic before service he joined the Army in 1920, trained at Schofield Barracks and Fort Knox, and served 39 months as a mechanic with the armored command in Europe returning to the U S in 194? His last duty before Tyndall was at the Cross Road Project Hamilton Field California.
Salable cattle and hogs estimated near 300 and 300 respectively with week-to-week declines across most classes. Fed steers yearlings and cows show sharper price pressure, extreme top for choice to prime steers at 29.75 and about 28.50 for practical tops, beef cows to 18.50, heavier bulls around 16.75 to 17.00, with receipts up locally but 6,000 head below last week across twelve markets.
Recurrent liquidations pressure spirits as May and Dec contracts show mixed moves. Early dealings yield $2.40 bale level with partial rally on mill buying and short covering. Prices register varied Open High Low Close figures across May and Oct positions with notable activity in Meh and Sad posts.
City recreation activities released by Director Crawford Moseley list events this week at the Dothan Recreation Center. The lineup includes Sub-debs and Esquires dances, Sedamoe club, Jaycee dinner, amateur radio, athletic club dinner, and open house for teenagers across Monday to Saturday.
Helms serves as a motor repairman in the Second and Third Echelons, performing maintenance and repairs to keep vehicles operational within the unit.
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