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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1948
Page
2
Hal Boyle reflects on New York’s graveyard shift workers who keep the city functioning at night. He describes their routines and the toll on health and family life, noting loneliness, sleep disruption, and the paradox of freedom with nightly fatigue.
Some farmers build profitable business by delivering produce to local markets and nearby food serving establishments, meeting steady demand with fresh goods.
The Dothan Garden Club, formed in 1932, chronicles decades of civic work led by chairman Mrs. Wilhelmina Schad. They push to beautify Dothan’s cemetery, improve drainage, fund landscaping, and gain wider community backing, while noting past projects like a library site, underground garbage cans, and park efforts.
The Trish Film Society crowns Strange Ten Dent as the year’s top revival and lists Three French productions Les Disparus de St Avi Les Visiteurs du Soir and L Eternal Retour in the running. Members vote Open City Odd Man Out and Great Expectations as the three best commercial theater titles.
M W Espy head of Alabama Bankers Association called on all Alabama bankers to attend the Second Study Conference to be held August 9 to 12 at the University of Alabama. Notable speakers include Dr Arthur R Apgren and David Taylor with sessions in Graves Hall and meals in Tutwiler Hall North Dining Room.
This week highlights JACK L. WARNER born August 2 1892 in London Ontario a Warner brother and film producer noted for talent selection and efficiency. He served as a lieutenant colonel in World War II and his firm made the first talkies. Also acknowledged is KING HAAKON VII born August 3 1872 Prince Charles of Denmark who served in the Navy from age 13 and later married Princess.
Maude daughter of Edward VII in 1896. Alexander became Crown Prince Olaf after Haakon’s election as king of Norway. Queen Elizabeth born August 4 1900 in Hertfordshire. Mary Beard born August 5 1876 in Indianapolis. Sir Alexander Fleming born August 6 1881 at Lochfield.
Howard Florey helped bring penicillin to the world calling it the most valuable disease fighting chemical. Dr Fleming, Nobel laureate, first observed penicillin in 1928 and development spanned 11 years. Dr Raymond Bernard Allen, born August 7 1903, notable physician and University of Washington president, trained at Minnesota, earned MD in 1928 PhD in 1934 and held Mayo Foundation fellowship 1930 33.
Alabama farmers plant winter legumes to boost yields and farm income. The 60 acres planted in 1918 contrast with 960000 acres in 1947, a growth that helped winter legumes add an estimated 138000000 dollars to Alabama farm income over the period.
Sulfur appears in a wide range of products from frog food to matches and medicinal preparations. The element's versatility spans agriculture, hobby crafts, and health care sectors.
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