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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 1929 event in Seep tame ho See nots with a Boustor and a Woman's Eochty meeting. It mentions plates cataloged at 78 eemita for adults and 3 its for children, with meals served weather permitting and rail access in mind.
Senator Hill urged the United Daughters of the Confederacy to inscribe Gen. Stonewall Jackson in the New York University Hall of Fame for Great Americans. He praised Jackson's loyalty, military skill, and devotion to duty, noting his rapid rise to major general and his strategic campaigns in the Shenandoah Valley.
In Montgomery Alabama State College for Negroes honors Dr H Councill Trenholm on his 25th anniversary as college leader. Dr Felton Clark of Southern University among speakers at a banquet, noting Trenholm's long service and ties to education in Alabama.
Houston County Sheriff says County Jailer Dorman was injured last night when Grady Deese, a prisoner, snatched his slug from the jailer's side and struck him on the head during transport. Dorman struck back with his keys. Deese was later arrested in the jail yard and Cameron says charges will be filed.
Livestock receipts include 500 cattle 350 calves and 1900 hogs for plants at Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Ga Dothan Jacksonville and Tallahassee as 15 highway projects in Coffee and Geneva counties near Birmingham are bid openings on August 18. Hog prices eased 2 to 6 cents with varying plant quotes for different weight ranges. Drivers in North Florida and Alabama markets show mixed cattle and calf prices, while replacement cattle and hogs move through Montgomery’s market with steady to weaker trends and specific price ranges for barrows sows and calves.
In Gulfport Mississippi the Marlin quads were named Matthew Mark Luke and John by their parents Gere rude and Saneil Martin. The quads were baptized by Rev George Sirype at St Philomenan Church Pass Christian. The smallest newborn reportedly needs incubators for warmth and protection while the other three remain in good condition per Dr D D Taylor.
Atlanta poultry market reports weak demand yet adequate supplies. Producers offer a steady stock mix with broilers and fryers varying little from prior week. Prices range 29 to 31 cents, with Wednesday afternoon to morning transactions showing small shifts as buyers and sellers adjust.
Paris reporters quote well-informed Cominform sources naming Major General F A Nessin as chief of Communist forces in Korea with a staff of 200 Red Army officers. The report ties Nessin to Cominform networks in Western Europe and notes ties to Malenkov and Tito as Moscow eyes broader actions, including possible coup attempts and insurrection plans in Yugoslavia and Western Europe.
Bufaa tallyed three homers in a Fling River League game to defeat Cuthbert. Holland Brightwell and Farmer each hit four-baggers for Eufaula, while Cuthbert outhit the hometowners but faded late. Callobert allowed two runs in a shaky start as Eufaula pulled ahead 3-2 and final 5-0.
Bishop Eustace Bishop briefed Dalhan Exchange Club members about the October National Wiregrass Peanut Festival plans. About 40 members attended with Harold Knight noted as present. Discussion covered progress on arrangements and tentative schedules for the Fiesta.
Funeral services for Nora Corley age seventy two of Dora were held at Cedar Grove Church with burial in the church cemetery. She died Tuesday after a week long illness. Survivors include two sons, a brother, a sister, and several grandchildren. Separate services honored John Allen Lund twenty one a World War II veteran at Tavewood Church with burial at the church cemetery. Surviving are his mother, three brothers, three sisters, and a niece. Funeral services for Julia Ann Johnson seventy four of Ponce de Leon were held at Bethlehem Church with interment in the church cemetery. Surviving are two sons, a daughter, and two sisters.
Obituaries for Miss Mary Byrde Williams of Malone age seventy four and Margaret Freeman Martanna of Compass Lake list survivors, funeral details, and interment at local cemeteries. The notices also mention Mattie Waters of Houston County and Mrs Arthur Lanton of Dothan, noting survivors, church affiliations, and burial arrangements. A war era wireless antenna concept is briefly described, detailing airplang deployment of elevated wire systems with courtly technical terms.
AP report notes Eighteen more cases of Infantile paralysis in Alabama last week, raising the total to 393. The State Health Department cited increases across multiple counties including Montgomery and Talladega, with several counties recording additional illnesses and related mentions.
Four Sherman tanks and four armored cars were abandoned by Americans four miles south west of Chunjani as they withdrew to road positions. Red Korea forces halted tanks with ammo fixing. Crews escaped. U S forces regrouped to Wanbiing area ten miles northeast of Chin Me. Newsman reports describe cautious allied withdrawals and delayed counteroffensive while reinforcements arrive and hold the Kymehon Pusan corridor.
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