Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass News Notes
Local notes report Texas delegates heading to the General Conference. Dothan area education grants approved for building upgrades at Hartford and Slocumb schools. Masonic lodge and Pythagoras Lodge conduct meetings at the Temple. Sheriff's office reports a prank gone wrong and a false fire alarm incident. Army recruitment postings in the Third Army Area list units at Fort Benning with local enlistees from Houston County. City crime stats show arrests for public drunkenness and vagrancy. A Cowarts schoolhouse community party is set for Saturday evening. Health officials note a case of undulant fever and a cancer case in the county.
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Cowarts
Cowarts Home
Houston County
Dance Group Tenor and Pianists Named For Lothan Concerts
The Dothan Community Concert Association announced selections for next season with a dance group led by Muti Svetluve, the Telitchik Brothers pianists, and tenor Elwood Gary to appear. Association president H. H. Sirmns said budget constraints limited to one of three top groups and urged dissatisfied members to contact the board. Sverove and her ensemble previously performed well in January 1947.
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Lothan
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Dothan Community Concert Association
Muti Svetluve
Prunw Wasllerina
Teltzchik Broth Dus
Elwood Gary
Association
H. H. Sirmns
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Cam- Palen
Sinfonietta
Sverove
Aineare
Dothan
Telitchik Brothers
Planets
Sascha Gorodnitzki
Train wreck injures many on Downey Street trip
Mise Louly Dubake of Chicago 45 sister of the dead woman and several other passengers are reported seriously injured in a train wreck on a downer curve near Adamaville. Witnesses say players using sheets pulled a woman from a couch amid chaos. Eyewitnesses describe being thrown about as the train left the track and embankment. A Chicago porter and several vacationists were among the injured as rescuers worked to aid the wounded.
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Borat
Mise Louly Dubake
Chicago
Eva J. Hewen
Daytonw Heart
Fla
Merc
Eleubeth B. Paver
Evanston
al+ aU
Joe J. Callahan
Jae
Cataban
Adamaville
Fverett
Taliinn Anderton
Sin Chaser
Permits Issued For Residences Here
City engineer grants permits for construction of three residences and repairs or additions to four. Total estimated cost 814,475. Recipients include E. E. Dorrah at 102 Ny Herring Street 7000 T. Mixon Jr 100 block Nelen Street 93000 Joe Grizzward Belt 2000 C R Williams Fepaics 105 St Andrews 240 Raymond White 301 N Merring Street 800 L P Hodges memo cheenwood avenue 3200 Frank Barrentine repairs 509 E North 128
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E. E. Dorrah
Herring Street
T. Mixon, Jr
Nelen Street
Joe Grizzward
Belt
C. R. Willams
St. Andrews
Raymond White
Merring Street
L. P. Hodges
Cheenwood Avenue
Frank Barrentine
North
New Yeast Keeps Without Refrigeration
Fragmented OCR notes describe a new yeast that can be stored without refrigeration. It claims extended shelf life and widespread sale, mentioning terms like weeks and various brands, but the text is garbled and lacks clear details.
Soviet Crossroad on Palestine Trusteeship Amid March 24 Meeting
Fragmented notes show a U S spokesman saying Washington has an open mind on the covor and welefined ideas that could aid a Moly Hund security issue. Gromyko’s one sentence to Tiyeve Te 0 N hints at Soviet positions as truste es progress toward a Palestine trusteeship. March 24, 1947, trust council meeting left the Rivdskt chair empty as nations wrap up tense talks. The American plan for trusteeship faced opposition while France and Britain align with US aims amid broader Middle East concerns.
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Gromsko
Gromyko
Fon Counette
Rivdskt
Riess
jMolv Lam
Ubeerivety
Rossa War Jontog
Kremlin
SR Rotien
Gommites
Palestine
Thassia Hag
Ametiee
Eapmeend Society
Cyure
United. States
Aringate
Famed Keottene Delayed by State Fair Torment
Fragmentary notes describe a famed figure named Keottene awaiting entry at a fair in Fort Wayne with unclear timing and references to preserving ashes using Linnebestos cloth. There is no coherent event or clear dates or organizations readable.
Death notices and funerals in Wiregrass area
Mrs Mae Hel Heynes of Headland aged eighty seven died yesterday in Dothan. Funeral service will be today at 4:30 PM at Headland Baptist Church with Reverend Robyn Lee officiating. Interment at Headland Cemetery. Survivors include one son, Wayne of Meadland. two sisters Mrs B A Walden of Headland and Mrs Jennie Davis of DeFuniak Springs. one brother, Ho Cami of Waluila. Also listed are additional obituaries including Mrs Georgar fivnn of Ozark and a separate service for a Mr. Aiton near Arison with burial at Universal Cemetery. Infant son of Mr and Mrs W A Goodwin of Slocomb Route Two died last night. funeral held today at Wright's Creek with burial at Wright's Creek Cemetery. Ward Wilson of Dothan supervised arrangements.
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Mae Belli
Gaynes
Meadland Routh Beer
B. A. Wal- Gen
Headland
Jennie Davis
DeFuntak Springs
Fla
Ho Cami
Waluila
Ozark Taperiae
Georar Fivnn
Olark
Dothan
Nets
Ft Jackson
Cullen and
Aritton
Jacksonville
Jack
Oxark- Thre
Cherry
Strine
Mry
Aiton
D. A
Ariton
J.T
Banks
R. D
Montgomery
Pam
Ozer
I. B. Johnson
Dr. Slaughter
Fluriot
Universalis
W. A Goodwin
Slocomib
Tol Brothers
William Fred
William Menty
M. Goodwin
Slocowib
Adix Lave
Wright's Creek
Beriah
Wiigh Creek
Ward Wilson
David Smith Funeral Held at Codae Grove Church
Funeral services were held yesterday morning for two year old David Smith of Columia Route Two at Codae Grove church after a several weeks illness. He was buried in the church cemetery with Rev. Mr. Glove er officiating. Pallbearers were Earl Cook, James Cool, Russell White and Say White. The child is survived by his mother and stepfather Mr and Mrs Carl Wood, and grandparents Mr and Mrs C. Cy Saith of an] this rate was ad several uncles sid ayate.
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Codae Grove
David, Smith
Columia
Blakely
T Wo
Glove
Johnson
Hyme of
Rovhan
Pallwaieie
Earl Cook
Jamex Cool
Russel White
Say White
Hin
Marher
Carl Wood
C. Cy. Saith
Sid Ayate
Communists Fourth In German Elections
Communists finished fourth in state elections in Hesse and a few other areas, reflecting widespread discontent with Soviet actions. In industrial Hesse the party captured about two million votes, while the Social Democrats led with around sixty percent. The results show a shift away from Communists since last year.
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Prankfurt
Germany
AP Communista
Gome Manny
Ore
Batarlend
Hesse
Jefe
Ceulus Social Demogioty
Lat Pia
Righovi Pariler
Political maneuvering around tomorrow's primaries and delegates
Fragmented OCR notes describe Senate hopes and delegate alignments as candidates from multiple states vie for support. Key figures include Leverett Sutton, Henry Cabot fudge Jr, and Speaker Marthe amid speculation on trueman nominating strength. Rhode Island and Tennessee delegates factor into party forecasts with varied regional backing.
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Pris Nny Tnh
Maasact Puk
Leverett Sutton
Spraker
Joseph WL Martins
Bine
Henry Cabot Fudge, Jr
Vins Hat Rhode
Dsk
Pat
Marthe
Debus Ware
New Mexico
Colorado
Trueman
Pepper D-Fhaw
Pepper ix
Mialman J. Howard MicGrathem
Ashael Deaveee
Canheyn Caine
Tah
Seed Saving for Winter Legume Planting Booms in Alabama
J C Lowery an API extension agronomist predicts a major push to save winter legume seed this May and early June in Alabama. Crimson clover Caley pear and Jupe County report strong seed yields. counties note nitrogen benefits from prior legume rotations. In 1949 farmers expect higher legume seed production aiding next year’s crops.
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Alabama
J. C. Lowery
API Extension Agronomist
Lowery
Torey
Tesawer
Bu Lawery
Eichelberger Takes Command Amid Kobe Riot Tension
Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger ordered personal command to quell violence in Kobe area after unrest linked to Korean residents and pro Communist activity. He cited detentions of Koreans and Japanese suspected of subversive ties, under martial law and U.S. control, with emergency measures tightening street gatherings.
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CulturKobe
Robert L. Eichelberger
Tokyo
Japan
Petres
Ituad
Koberotake
South
Karem
Eichelberger
Contatti Party
Kobe Ons
Supreme Allied
Pacife
Bueheberger
Heuke Prefectural
New York Inquiry Ties Bank Loss to France Link
A garbled report suggests investigators connected a large bank loss to France with an alleged defaulter, noting a 70 year old woman and unnamed parties. The outlet hints at a financial crime tied to custody or transfer arrangements and a potential translation error in key details.
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New York
Adrian i
France
Army Air Force 70 Group Plan Faces Political Clash
The administration faced opposition as a 70 group air program moved to create 15 500 planes in active service and a 3 109 billion funding path. Generals and lawmakers argued over timing and emphasis while House members pressed for a faster 70 group and aviation focus amid wartime needs. Speaker Martin and others urged quick progress toward the plan to strengthen national security.
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Verrestal
Fll
Air Force
Martin ¢Rida
Court case seeks damages from safe cracker Patrek
The State Supreme Court is asked to decide if a safecracker damaged property including windows and the safe in a robbery case brought by the Company against Stanley Patrek, now serving 20 years, seeking 8707 5 in damages and alleging cruelty by the American Duty.
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York
State Supreme Couurtehag
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Tuble
Toe Aeta! Casualty and Sinety “Company
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Stanley Patrek
New York and New Orleans Cotton Quotes
Open high low figures and tentative May and August notes appear among noisy OCR data for New York and New Orleans cotton markets. Key entities include New York, New Orleans, cotton, May, and 21 August speculative references, with unclear figures and multiple garbled tokens.
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New Orleans
Ais Sr
Abdullah and Ibn Saud tied to Palestine scheme in Transjordan plan
Abdullah, King of Transjordan's nephew, meets Abdel Hahman Az zeam Pasha and Arab League officials as debates rise over uniting Palestine with Syria and Lebanon under Transjordan. Analysts note historic clashes with Ibn Saud and fears of a broader regional occupation, while King Farouk warns against permanent Arab army rule in Palestine.
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Abdel Hahman Azzeam Pasha
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Arabia
Lebannon
Transjordan
Holy Land
Farouk
Max Majesty
Cat Burglar Nabbed in Hotel Pierre Incident
A hotel guest on the fourth floor of the Hotel Pierre reported seeing a man described as a cat burglar. Detectives captured John F. Peters, 36, who had a prior record and was paroled. The suspect was found sliding down the ridge between rooms after the observer noted a day going by.
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New York
Pierre
John F. Peters
Mrs Emena Snell Dies Near Gordon
Mrs Emena Snell seventy died at her home on Gordon route yesterday morning at 13:20. A Florida native, she moved to Georgia in 1908 and to Houston County in 108. She was a Liberty Baptist Church member. Surviving: son Oscar Snell of Gordon route. brothers A L Jorden of Pansey route one and OQ A Jordan of Plant City Fla. half brother Collis Jordan of Gordon. half sister Mrs Mettle McCollough of Columbus Ga. Funeral at Liberty Church at 3 this afternoon with Rev Akin Ethridge officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Name of Dothan in charge. Pallbearers: Marlon Mercer, Cecil Parrish, Elvy Cherry, Levon Bodiford, Jim Register, Sam Peters.
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Emote Meell
Gordon
Mettle McCollough
Columbus
Liberty Church
Akin Ethridge
Johnson Funere
Dothan
Marlon Mercer
Cecil Parrish
Elvy Cherry
Levon Bodiford
Jim Register
Sam Peters
800 Women Plan Club Week Activities
More than 800 women in 26 Houston County home demonstration clubs are planning observances for National Home Demonstration Club Week May 28. Miss Fran Mariette, home demonstration agent, said each club will stage a special program or activity with drives to enroll new members, home improvement tours, community parties, farm meetings, church programs, and activities to improve church and cemetery grounds.
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Houston County
Fran Mariette
No License Plate Lends Negro In Jail
Ozark dispatch reports a man who gave the name Demetrius Marcphontus, 238, was arrested for driving without a license plate. He is accused in Marianna of stealing a car and taking it to Pritchard Alabama to trade it for a later model. Dale Cannon held him for jail, and FBI officials were investigating with no charges filed at noon.
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Ozark
Demetrius Marcphontus
Marianna
Fla
Highway
FBI
Ennis Funeral Services Held for Jemes H Ennis
Jemes H Ennis died after a stroke extending over four years in Dothan. He operated a grocery business and was survived by widow Alma Harrisor and children from previous marriage to Dee Searcy Ennis. Funeral arrangements were announced for Wilson Funeral Home with burial at City Cemetery and ministers C W Northcutt and Chark Dreth assisting.
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Ennis
Mr. Mongre
Dothan
Alma_Harrisor
Joe Ennis
Dee Searcy Enniy
L. Gammell
Clayton
Hunter
Detha
Tampa
Tom
Trenton Ennly
Canis, Jr
Bernie
Jof Dothan
Bobby
Billy
Wilson Funeral Home
C. W. Northcutt
Chark Dreth
City Cemetery
Wile
England's Hangm Draws Baer In Pub
In Oldham Lancashire Albert Pierrepoint a famous hangman drew beer at a pub named the Poor Struggler and reflected on his career. He hinted his work might never be finished while noting Britain's abolition of the murder penalty and his retirement.
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England
Baer
Oldham
Lancashire
Albert Pierrepoint
Humber
Pierrepoint
Britain
Albert
Turbulent Night Shapes Arab Defenders and British Front
Fragmented reports indicate Arab defenders faltered in the middle sea area near Jaffa as Irgun forces attacked. Other dispatches claim the assault pushed into Ver Manshiem quarter while British forces regrouped behind mechanized units and warned Tel Aviv of potential shelling.
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Arab Defenda
Irgun
Grive
Jaffa
Ver Manshiem
Stork Delivers Twice in 24 Hours for Fort Wayne Cabbies
In Fort Wayne Indiana two taxi drivers story two births within a day as Harry D Anderson’s cab delivers a son to Mrs Adolphie Ball then Kenneth Young acts as midwife for seven pound four ounce daughter to Mrs Myran Doenges two deliveries marked by the city cabbies.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
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