Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
Miss Soretia Neldgerken will lead two nursing instruction sessions in Alabama. Birmingham August 30 31 will host supervisors and head nurses from Dothan Birmingham Jasper Anniston Tuscaloosa Sylacauga Tuskegee and Montgomery. Mobile September 1 2 will gather representatives from Mobile’s three hospitals. Sacred Harp singers from the Wiregrass move to Port St Joe for a first convention led by J A Ketchum. He expects large attendance in this section. Jack K Justice USN son of R V Justice Hartford serves aboard USS Coral Sea during midshipmen practice cruise. Felix L Baggett enrolled in U S Maritime Service for apprentice seaman training after five years in Army and Navy service. William C Kingly of Dothan route one escaped injury when his car collided with a truck at West Adams and North Oates Streets. Ernest Chambers 28 of Houston County jailed for grand larceny over a stolen wheel tire and tube bond set at 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Soretia Neldgerken
R. N
NM. A
Board of
Birmingham
Dothan
Jasper
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Sylacauga
Tuskegee
Montgomery
Mobile
Sacred Harp Singers
Wiregrass
Port St. Joe
J. A. Ketchum
Ketchum
Houston
USN
E. V. Deal
Pasadena
Dean
Naval Service
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Navy
Rehobeth High School
Joe H
William C. Kingly
Dothan Route One
West Adams
North Oates
James R. Stephens
Dothan Route Four
Ernest Chambers
Charlie Sealy
Mystery Solved as Legion Booth Found in Construction Litter
An American Legion member wondered where a recruiting booth would go and learned it had blown away. A nearby construction crew had picked up the collapsed booth with their materials after high winds, revealing the missing booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
American Legion
Legion
Four Rabies Reports Made Here This Week
Four positive rabies reports were received by the laboratory this week. Two dogs from Gordon and Ashford routes one tested positive after clashes with a fox. no human bites were reported. A shag dog brought by John Temple of Columbia route one tested positive, with no injuries linked to the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Brencie Pas
Alton Jeffcoat
Gordon
J. W. Smith
Ashford
Ana Oth
John Temple
Columbia
L. D. Battles
Soviet and Allied Talks and Berlin Tensions Rise
The proposal discussed calls for withdrawing most Soviet American and British patrols from Potsdamer Platz and launching joint raids on border black markets to prevent escape between sectors. Meanwhile Soviet Yak fighters violated air safety by overflying the American sector, threatening negotiations. British release Maj. Ivan Lepedev for speeding. Sokolovsky orders Berlin elections postponed to autumn 1940, citing pressure from labor and party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potsdamer Platz
U. S
Times Square
Berlin
Ivan Lepedev
Radio
Vassily D. Sokolovsky
Sokolovsky
Germany
South urged to unite for Thurmond Wright ticket
A congressman argued that the South must unite and cast its electoral ballots for the Thurmond-Wright ticket. He said a strong regional organization could speak for Southern interests and yield dividends not this year but four years hence. He cited pressure groups like the NAACP as active motivators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Thurmond-Wright
South
U S Officials Comment On Early Release Of Russian Note
Translated Russian note on Berlin blockade circulated to allied nations hours before public release. U S authorities say sharing confidential information in advance aligns with policy of consulting other American republics. Latin American diplomats call it good politics and say it improves relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sies
Berlin
U. S
Seed supply concerns for county cover crops drive farming plans
County officials report a limited seed supply for cover crops next winter with Lupine and Austrian winter pea stocks tight. Officials note 47 009 acres of peanuts and 65 000 acres to be harvested, urging every acre planted in cover crops. Weather cut lupine yields from 3 million pounds in 1947 to 300 thousand in 1948, while oats may be used for pasture but PMA pricing remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Jesse
PMA
Culbreth
Wiregrass Electric Cooperative Secures REA Loan
A 375000 loan to the Wiregrass Electric Cooperative, HQ in Hartford, was approved by REA administrator Claude Wickard in Washington. Rep. George Andrews and Senators Estes Kefauver and John Sparkman announced the loan, which J C Ingram and Barney Woodham negotiated for extending electric service and completing circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiregrass Electric Cooperative
Hartford
Claude Wickard
REA
Washington
George Andrews
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
Solons
J. C. Ingram
Coop
Barney Woodham
Ingram
Woodham
Dem Senators See GOP Hunt Shifting to West Virginia New Mexico
The report notes two Democratic Senators describe West Virginia and New Mexico as favorable GOP battlegrounds in the looming election. Maryland’s Tydings says early sentiment is unclear and plans only in-state campaigning. Kilgore cites heavy Republican activity in West Virginia while Elmer Thomas sees a Democratic tilt in Oklahoma unless a nationwide GOP sweep occurs. Missouri remains two party after a court case over Henry Wallace’s party, with limited impact expected elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeither
West Virginia
Oklahoma
Tydings
Dmd
Maryland
Truman-Barkley
Hatch NM
New Mexico
Whnd
Kilgore
Wva
Bevercomb
Elmer Thomas Doklat
Missouri
Secretary of State
Henry Wallace
Progressive
Wallace
Chambers Case Echoes in Open Session
Fragmented notes describe a New York meeting and an open session to secure clinching proof. The committee plans to hear both accused and accuser while a potential witness J Peters is sought. Tension rises over possible political betrayal and connection to a theatre controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
New York
J. Peters
Chanbere
Conamumet
Bit Peters
Ardor Bond
Fated
Sds
All-Star Baseball Game Set in Barbour County Clayton
Clayton hosts the second annual Barbour County All-Star game tomorrow between the Barbour County 4 H champions and the countywide All-Stars. Assistant County Agent J W Walton leads the event with Sam Price coaching the champions and Bob Whigham Paul Jackson John Stanley and Father Frederick assisting the All-Stars. Likely starting pitchers are Bobby Lefty Thomas for the All-Stars and John Holt for the champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Speasl
George Andress
Barbour County
CIA
J. W. Walton
Sam Price
Champons
Bob Whigham
Paul Jackson
John Stanley
Father Frederick
Bobby
Lefty” Thomas
Price
Bie
John Holand
City Schools Prepare for Fall Term and Open Offices
City principals will open their offices Monday and Tuesday to distribute book lists as the fall term begins September 6. Construction on the Negro high school progresses slowly, with roof work ongoing while interior tasks continue. more classrooms are added as enrollment is expected to rise and ease elementary overcrowding noted in 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Flurry
Prades
Flurey
Enterprise Woman Injured In Wreck
Enterprise Mrs Pauline Meriwether of Enterprise route two was slightly injured when her husband Richard Meriwether’s auto collided with a truck on a county road six miles northeast of Enterprise. Amos Dye of Enterprise route two driven the truck. Dye skidded on a curve and lost control. Mrs Meriwether suffered bruises on her arm and was not admitted to a hospital. Property damages were about 120 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Pauline Meriwether
Enterprise Route Two
Here
L. C. Mooneyham
Richard Frank Meriwether
Amos F. Dye
Dye
Livestock arrivals and hog prices across Georgia and Florida
Livestock arrivals totaled about 500 cattle, 300 calves, and 700 hogs at eight major plants in Albany, Columbus, Moultrie, Thomasville, Tifton, Dothan, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee. Hog market steady with quoted ranges for barrows and gilts across weight classes. practical price limit near 27 dollars for good to choice semi hard finish. Nearby Alabama and Florida quotes show mixed cattle and calf receipts, with declines and uneven demand noted for yearlings and veal prices. hogs again showing steadiness but lighter weights lagging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery (Ap
Union
Any Boys Married Washington Draft Deferrals
AP reports Truman orders 3-A deferments for registrants with wife or child and bona fide residence. White House decision pending before August 30 draft start. Selective Service reminds veterans 25 and under to bring proof of service to speed local board processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Truman
White House
Irish born Elizabeth Wheelus dies at 56 in Dothan
Mrs Elizabeth Wheelus of Cottonwood died today in a Dothan hospital at age 56 Funeral services set for tomorrow at 10 am at Hickory Grove Church with Rev John B Kenyon officiating Burial at Clayton Cemetery Johnson Funeral Home directing She was born in Ireland and moved to Alabama in 1923 A member of the Episcopal church Survivors include her husband Ellis W Wheelus a daughter a stepdaughter three sons five sisters two brothers several nieces and nephews and three grandchildren Also reported Headland death Mrs W H Herring died at 95 after a long illness Funeral at 4 pm at Headland Baptist Church with Rev Roby J Lee and Rev Jeff Stinson officiating Burial in Headland Cemetery Pallbearers listed Survivors include five daughters three sons 32 grandchildren 59 great grandchildren and 23 great great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wheelus
Cottonwood
Ireland
Hickory Grove Church
John B. Kenyon
Clayton Cemetery
Johnson Funeral Home
Wheelus
Alabam
Episcopal Church
Ellis W. Wheelus
R. L. Middleton
L. W. Ward
William F. Wheelus
Navy
Ellis W. Wheelus, Jr
W. E. Wheelus
Columbus
R. C. and
C. O. Wheelus
Cathryn McKenly
Margaret Breddin
S. J. Arrants
Jimmie Mercer
Philadelphia
Mary Mercer
Wilmington
Dela
James Mercer
Robert Mercer
Headland
W. H. Herring
Headland Baptist Church
Roby J. Lee
Jeff Stinson
Ward Wilson
Dothan
Otho Now
Pahokee, Fla
Bob Herring
Mobile
Women seek roles in church governance at world congress
The world council hosts 450 delegates from 150 churches in 40 nations, debating women’s rights and leadership in church offices. Swiss theologian Karl Barth supports women’s equal participation, while Paul’s writings are viewed as championing their rights. The congress, aiming to reunite Christendom, runs through September 4 without Roman Catholic, Russian, Southern Baptist, or Missouri Synod Lutheran representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Council
Karl Barth
Swiss Protestant Church Federation
Paul
World Council On
Cavert
Council
Berlin talks revive hope after Moscow session
London sources say Stalin floated new ideas to ease East West Berlin talks after a five hour Kremlin meeting with western envoys. Reports indicate hope rather than collapse, with U.S. and French ambassadors briefing Bevin and planned future Moscow discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Whitehall
Stalin
Berlin
Kremlin
Moscow
United States
Britain
Lewis W. Douglas
Rene Massigli
Bevin
Stain
Douglas
Massigli
Foreign Office
Germany
William Stang
Frank Roberts
Mrs Donnie B Smith Dies After Short Illness In Edison
Donnie Bell Smith seventy seven of Edison Ga route two died in a Donalsonville hospital after a short illness. She is survived by six daughters including Mrs Ensley Brackin Newton route two Mrs Lee Woodham Midland City route one Mrs H A Mauldin Jacksonville Fla Mrs Susie Jackson Midland City route one Mrs W H Reese Swansea S C and Mrs Rufus Brackin Columbia four sons J A Smith Edison route two H C Smith Columbia route two G S Smith Satartia Miss and C A Smith Arlington Ga plus three brothers two sisters and several grandchildren Funeral arrangements to be announced by Headland Mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie B. Smith
Donnie Bell Smith
Edison
Donalsonville
Ensley Brackin
Newton
Lee Woodham
Midland City
H. A. Mauldin
Jacksonville
Fla
Susie Jackson
W. H. Reese
Swansea
S. C
Rufus Brackin
Columbia
J. A. Smith
H. C. Smith
G. S. Smith
Satartia
Miss
C. A. Smith
Arlington
Headland Mortuary
Florida Boys Freed In Beach Slayings
In Columbia South Carolina two Florida teens held on suspicion in the Ormond Beach double slaying were released after ballistics tests failed to link them to the crime. Chief Rawlinson said evidence was exonerating and FBI ballistics matched a gun not in their possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, S. C
Florida
Ormond Beach
Fla
William H. Rawlinson
Rawlinson
FBI
Washington
New York and New Orleans Cotton Prices Steady
Closing cotton prices were steady with a 25 cent per bale drop. The session lists Oct, Dee, Mch, May, and July futures with mixed highs and lows, reflecting a quiet market amid small declines and stable closes. In Massachusetts, Waltham officials of Magnesium and Alloys Corp. agreed to relocate their plant after residents complained of nighttime noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Waltham, Mass
Magnesium & Alloys Corp
City plows through massive paving prep and utility costs
City officials warned that extensive preliminary work is needed before paving can begin. Lowering buried water and sewer lines will cost thousands, with the city covering all expenses. The power plant must be expanded to handle rising customers, costing 100000 to 150000, amid plans for a 300000 sewage disposal facility and 250000 paying project. An election on a bond issue for disposal plans is set for September. City council members present included Jimmie Dees and J. P. Culver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Department
Ayres
Commission
Daily Mail Carriers Win Charleston Derby Cheers
In Charleston West Virginia the Daily Mail carriers won the soap box derby held for charity, with first and second place coming from Mail newspaper carriers. The event was sponsored by the rival Gazette, and the Daily Mail did surprisingly well in the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston, W. Va
Charleston Daily Mail
Charleston Gazette
Daily Mail
See Tonight Bet Laeb Theatre Career Highlight
Aelia See Tonight Bet Laeb Theatre contributed to both amateur and professional stages in St. Jona Mo. She directed titles at the local theatre and served as director of the St. Jona theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aelia
Laeb Theatre
Fosenter Iice
St. Jona Mo
Title Theatre
Early Electric Fan Aided by Early Motor Use
Fragmentary text notes the electric fan as an early application of the electric motor from the 1680s, highlighting one of the first uses of motor technology in cooling devices.
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Jack K. Justice
R. V. Justice
Felix L. Baggett
Ethel Baggett
E. Lafayette St. Dothan
U. S. Maritime Service
USMS
St. Petersburg
Baggett
Infantry
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dothan Federal
U.S
Duehan
Oor
Jaa
S. Fester St
City
Montgomery Market
Satlin
Smith
Jimmie Dees
J. P. Culver
Clyde Lovern
Bob Crawford
Milton Williams
Gene Faulkner
Walter Mortis
Annin Cooper
Jewell Thrasher
Little Storey
Windows
U.S. Reg
California
J. L. Harris Roofing Co
Kresky Dealer
Circle Grill
Graceville
Kansas City
Ious
Court House
Campbellton Road
Gaines & Jones, Inc
Penney Bldg
Ford
Malone Motor Company
St. Andrews St
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