Local life notes and upcoming events in Wiregrass region
Reports show regular Fourth Sunday services and All Day Sing events from Wiregrass groups. Delta Kappa Gamma plans a concert with Norman Suma and G. John Beyar, while Kiwanis Club of City to host inter club session with Dr Conroy Freed as guest speaker. Panama City traveler Captain K P Kibet noted. Also reported are a bad check bond for G W Elmore of Vicksburg and a mistaken leave at Inyokern station.
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Papame City
Kiwani Club
Dotbae Kiwanis Club
Conroy Freed
K.P. Kibet
Panama City
Cottonwood Faculty to Stage Comedy Night Show
Cottonwood faculty present a comedy this Friday night at the Cottonwood Auditorium. Cast includes Lark Hutto as Dave Thompson and Geto Ramage as Froggy Edwards, with Mere George Mad as Alies Geay and Betty Culbrath as Helen Duval among others.
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Cottemmond
Rosemary Laurence
Woodrow Wilson
Artie L. Thorpe
US Military Stock and Budget Cuts in 1949
At year end the United States military held 46 80 aircraft with 5,400 more planned and 11,000 of existing planes cited as testers. Russia’s atomic achievement sped up US defense plans, prompting revised timelines. Secretaries report reduced funding shrinking forces, with 7 bases and 8 installations slated for inactivation or closure. Air Force inventories total 22,000. most are WWII-era and will be obsolete by mid-1951. Navy notes include 39 ships removed from service. Army manpower fell 35,000 in late 1949 and is set to drop further by June 30 to 636,000.
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U.S
Taudy
Johnson Alsa
Russia
Army
Navy
Air Force
Symington
Ar Force
Symington Auld Ty Ta
Alatus
Slorane Symington
Matthews
Gray
Birmingham official weighs rights versus state control
Eugene Connor, a candidate for governor, criticized professional politicians for misleading voters. In Brewton he argued the choice is between states rights and no rights as Alabama wildlife advocates gather to hear candidates discuss conservation policy and funding. The Alabama Wildlife Federation meeting in Montgomery aims to form a full-time office with an executive secretary and statewide organizer. Stimpson of Mobile will preside over the business session.
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Birmingham
Eugene Connor
Beng
Brewton
Abama Sportemen
Alatame Waldite, Federation
Grady Blake
Prattville
Conservation Department
Claude D Jelly
Atmore Pres Dent
National Wildlife Federation
Eneryatunn
Bunchton
Blake
Montgomery
Stimpson
Mobile
Remarkable Alabama Family Matriarch Leads Local Faith and School Ties
Three large families feature Mra Joey Tels, a seamstress who makes dates for herself and her children. She has preached and led church services when her husband is away, and is connected to a 198 graduate of Birmingham Southern College. The region notes diverse Christmas tree types, including Norway spruce, white fir, Douglas fir, and Scotch pine.
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Joey
Birmingham Southern College
Rehobeth Announces Honor Roll For Term
Rehobeth Higa School announces term honor roll for the week. Junior class lists Gail Etheridge Carolyn Exum Geraldine Price. Senior class includes Lousy Blalock Marinell Wetford Telmedge Butler. Diverse names appear across Junior and Senior divisions with multiple students named.
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Cthrisle St
Rehobeth Higa
Gail Etheridge
Carolyn Exum
Geraldine Price
Martha Bates
Lavene Cain
Marion Clark
Jean Cook
Mary Nel Goukrey
Melba Jower
Eloise McCurdle
Joanne Johnson
Henry Lyon Welle Marigh
Faye Lofts
Mello Jo Smyth
Jomor It Cleat
Sara Bond
Here Hinson
Jimmie Sheppard
James Kingry
Jeanette Parrish
Mary Cobb
Robert Throne
Lousy Blalocx
Marinell Wetford
Telmedge Butler
Seror
Bowden Cook
Senige
Jonn Grady Merritt
Muntel
Ausin
Butler's promotes Clements to store manager in Atlanta
J H L Davis assisting manager of Buter's Shoe Stores announced yesterday the promotion of Six Clements to manager of the Dothan store. The move aligns with company policy to place local personnel in responsible posts within the chain. Whitlow transfers to his home in Bristel, Trinidad.
Dothan Traffic Safety Week Planned With Community Involvement
The city will host a Traffic Safety Week with brake check stations by the Police Department and vehicle inspections. Signs and displays including wrecked cars and slogans will warn drivers while the Junior Chamber and Lions Club coordinate safety notes, parades, and slogans. Law enforcement officers cooperate with the program.
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Haris
Ac Soo
Citys Police Department
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club Wunenean
Dohany Schoolboy Parole
Wun der Sponsnestin
Commerce Pines
Lions Club
Marsele Nowell
Lee
E S McChntic
Fred Garner
Tow Jaycees
Dwight Mednish
James Herring
The
Police Department
Fate A. Norra
Dothan Highway Parol
Rail unions threaten broad embargo across major lines
The union warns of widespread embargo threats against many systems including Penn Central and NYC west of Buffalo as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers opposes general strikes. Railroads press to avoid a nationwide seizure while fighting a diesel wage crisis and seeking selective concessions.
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Norris
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
New York Central
Bulls
White House
Southern Railway System
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engintere
Substitution Disclosed at Ashford Committee Meeting
Committee Clerk Roy Driggere Logue and another official revealed the substitution on Monday morning in the presence of others. The substitution could not have been made in their office. Committee Chairman Weddy Wella Sr. of Ashford praised the conduct and noted the substitution occurred at that time.
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Roy Driggere Logue
Weddy Wella
Ashford
Eery Gud
Heart Disease Toll in Alabama and Nation
AP report notes heart disease as a long potent killer across Alabama and the United States. The state records show 1,001 deaths in a quarter from July through September, according to the health department.
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Montgomery
Statelync
Garden Clubs Plan Flower Show May 4 7 in Dothan
Dothan garden clubs finalize details for the Anna Spime Flower Show sponsored by Jenity. Mrs WF Covington Jr, a renowned judge, says Dothan can produce most regional flowers. The event, staged at the National Guard Armory, opens Saturday May 6 with entries due by 1 am and removal by 9 am Monday May 8.
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Dothan
Jenity
WF Covington, Jr
United States
Hudson Eddins
Rose Turner
John Hubbard
J. Stuckey
Governor Newton Campaign Speech Highlights Health and Education Plans
Newton outlined a health program including county hospitals and crippled children's care, called for better education with teacher reforms and bus laws, and urged red tape reduction in welfare. He criticized wealth tied to youth education, lauded road improvements, and pressed for state tourism gains and reform of the Pardon and Parole Board. He pledged to confront the Legislature and criticized opponents while urging support from Alabama voters.
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Feregas
Jenny
Pardon and Parole Board
Newton
Ueere
Wilcox
Houston
Alabama
Connor
Coper
Thunder
Declanig Turstle
Rickler
Harry Truman
Birmingham
Truman
Fremls Wuhan Boyle
William Dawson
Kansas City
NAACP
Glenn Taylor
Conner
Supreme Court of the United States
Taylor
Butt Connor
Bull Connor
Jim
Harry , Truman and Company
Alabar
Ruether
Alebsma
Moneyasse
Mistisipp
Pe Cisy
Duman
Montreal Ceare
National Hockey
Lesgua
Toultendere
States Rights Chief In Washington Named
Washington AP reports the States Rights committee announced the appointment of Haley as manager of its headquarters in Washington. The committee, led by Leander Perez of New Orleans, has kept Mayerhoff in charge at the Southern offices in Jackson, Mississippi, who will return home. Haley, a Georgia native with long newspaper experience, will assume duties May 1 after a career with US Daily News and The Associated Press ending in 1946 with Pathfinder.
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Washington
Pope Haley
States Rights Committee
Leander Perez
New Orleans
Frank Mayerhoff
Jackson
Miss
Mayerhoff
Haley
Elberton
University of Georgia
US Daily News
Tab
Associated Press
Rachmond
Pathfinder
Air Force officers search for downed plane amid storm
Amid heavy rain a large multinational search combs brush mountain terrain for a Star Troop Carter Squadron plane lost near the Philippines. Japanese and Allied teams scale peaks seeking wreckage while weather hampers rescue efforts. the crew includes 40-year-old Chicago bachelor Pickelle and other occupation officers from New York Enderlin and DePauw University connections.
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Air Force
Uae
Hiragalake
Shigeru
Ukude
Ish Sark Field
Philippines
Pickelle
Chicago
Arthues
Philippinevil Affaire
DePauw
Arme Seid
Bia
James G Torrene
Coordinatsr
Basten
Bernard W Adarin
Ftatmerly
Enderlin
Be First to Bolster Alabama in Federal Grant Debate
Debynit ing the Folsom Administration bid to put Philip Hamm in office, he declared the present administration missed 999,000,000 grant from the federal government because it couldn't match. He said Alabama stood on the road ahead among the states and vowed if elected he would secure the 9,000,000 grant for the state. After his speech, some crowd members urged retreat from dust after a large helicopter propeller stirred the air as Hamm hovered above.
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Bolia Bpain
Hale
Folsom Administration
Philip Hamm
Alabama
Jimmy Thew
Death notices and funeral services in Wiregrass region
Multiple death notices list Nancy Miller Gould of Marianna. Alexander A. Hodges of Headland. Laura C. Ruse of Marianna. Edith Jenkins of Dothan. R W Elliott of Headland. John Tate of Dothan. Susan Sheffield Whitaker of Ashford. Services set at local churches with burial in Riverside or church cemeteries. survivors include spouses, children, and siblings.
Funeral services for F. M. Helms in Ariton area
Funeral services for F M Helms aged seventy from Ariton route will be held at 3 p m today at Pleasant Church with Reverend Glen Summons officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery. He is survived by two daughters Mrs Lee Strieuland and Mrs Bow on route.
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Hobos
Alexander A. Hodges
Headland
Long Ulesa
Koby J. Lee
Salpest
Headland Mortuary
Sally Hooges
Ftaa Hooges
Hesol
Tate Funarat
John Tall
Hiv
J. Treadwell
Barrentine
Busan
Whitaker
Susan Sheffield
F. M. Belns
Ozark
F. M. Helms
Ariton
MS Pleasant Church
Glen Summons
Mr Helms
Mra
Lee Strieuland
sAsiion
Mra BR
Bow
Outward Bound ends at Dothan Little Theater season
Dothan Little Theater closed its season with the final act of Outward Bound directed by Dr H B Balmar. Milas Camilla Cox of Webb died April 7 at a Dothan hospital after a burning injury. Funeral services were held at Were Methenet Church with interment at Columbia City Cemetery under Ward-Wisen Funeral Home. Survivors include Mr and Mrs G T Cox and several nieces and nephews.
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R W. Elliott
Mra
Slaters
Frank Granberry
Columbia
A. Bedsoe
Bessie Armland
Cox
Dothan Little Theater
Alan
Sutton Vance
Oval
H. B. Balmar Presiden
Marvin Car
Joe Williams
Marybelle Willams
Secret of the Foe
Wayne Moseley
Mary Lou Xing
Jim Kreft
Mervin Car
Brook A Iice
Jon Wilkens
Lawts
Milas Camilla Cox
Webb
Bar Deane
G. Traley
Nensie Con Moadery
GC Cox
Faebert Com
T Coz
Jaca Cox
Theo Raley
Cecil Raley
Wellace Carter
Memore
Clase
Campbell Wins North South Title in 38-Hole Match
Huntington WV player William Campbell defeats Wynaul Spencer in a 38 hole North South golf championship match near Pinehurst NC. Campbell led early, then Spencer closed but Campbell secured the win four hours after starting the afternoon round in a dramatic finish.
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Pinehurst
William C. Campbell
Huntington
Wynaal Spencer
Nawpors News
Indour
Aney
Cempoel
Yeras
Virginia
Spenter
Campbell
Spencer
Tome
Wey
Ex-Executive of Tennessee Wed in Quiet Tennessee Ceremony
The ex president of Tennessee, Hortaste Powell of Johnson County, Tenn, and an administrative assistant at Planned Nations were married yesterday. The quiet ceremony took place in the chapel of St Bartholemew's Church at a town in the morning.
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Tennessee
Tannetser
Hortaste Powell
Johnson Cty
Tenn
St. Barth. Clomew
Scooter Auto Crash Injures Local Man in Dothan
A scooter auto collision in Dothan injures a Black man, with witnesses noting the crash occurred yesterday. Police report and medical attention provided at the scene, no further details available.
Absent Members Shape Vote on Amendments
The record shows 8 absent: 11 Republicans and 190 Democrats. If full attendance had occurred during amend ment votes, outcomes might differ. Republicans who supported cuts voted together on GOP amendments, but large bloc turnout did not occur. Some absent Democrats also aligned with past positions, yet failed to push the voting outcome as expected. A top Democrat warned that Republicans could have been defeated on amendments if their voters had shown up.
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Burie
MBS
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Edith Jenkins
Neventy
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Hughee
Ward Wilson
J. T Jenkins
Pearl Chambers
Susie Stark
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D. A Jenkins
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Russeliville
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Halman Funeral
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