William V Yon 62 Dies At Home In Florida
Funeral services for William V. Yon age 62 who died yesterday at his home 105 Appletree Street will be held at 9 a m Thursday at Assembly of God church with Rev Gordon Zarly and Rev Otis Holmes officiating Burial will be Pilgrim Rest cemetery near Cutondra Florida Johnson Funeral Home directing Survivors include his widow Annie Yon two daughters Mrs R Carpenter and Mrs Rodney Stoegel both of Sebastian Fla two sons P H Yon Columbus Ga and A B Xen Ozark a brother Cleve Yon Headland three sisters Mrs Riley Baxley Ozark Mrs Oscar Danley and Mrs Joe Lott Plant City Fla and seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews
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William V. Fon
Appletree St
Assembly of Gulchurch
Gordon Zarly
Otis Holmes
Pilgrim Rest Cemetery
Cutondale
Fla
Johnson Funeral Home
Annie Yon
R. Carpenter
Rodney Stoegel
Sebastian
Flat
P. H. Yon
Columbus
A. B. ‘Xen
Ozark
Cleve ‘Yon
Headland
Riley Baxley
Oscar’ Danley
Joe Lott
Plant City
Circuit Court Sets Four Trial Dates in Houston
Circuit Judge D C Sfal stead ordered four trial dates for civil and criminal cases in the Houston Circuit Court. A civil jury term will start Monday Sept 29 and run through the week. The first criminal jury session opens Monday Oct 1 and continues through the week, with a second session beginning Nov 17. A non jury session is set for the week of Oct 20.
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Houston
D. C. Sfalstead
Circuit Court
Kiwanians Name King Club Representative on Charities Chest
J Whit Kings was appointed the Kiwanians Club's representative to the board of directors of the Charities Chest at yesterday's club meeting. Dr Henry A Parker pastor of the First Baptist Church was the principal speaker on his recent Europe tour. He was presented by J W King. Fred Mosby first vice president led the business session. Guests included R R Sanders Fr Lauderdat Fla Col W T Weissinger George Ripple A T OW Murray and Miss Gladys Mrs guest assistant.
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J. Whit Kings
Kawanis Club
Charities Chest
Henry A. Parker
First Baptist Church
Europe
Copenhagen
Denmark
Lauderdat
Fla
W. T. Weissinger
George Ripple
At. OW
Murray and
Mies
Giadys
Sianist
Williams Named Farm Bureau Leader in Houston County
Henry William of Columbia route two was elected director of the Houston County Farm Bureau representing Beats at the meeting of bureau members in Columbia last night. President H H Knowles said Williams succeeds W F Oakley Jr who requested replacement due to health. Oakley has held the office for years and served faithfully. Tonight Beat Four bureau members meet at Rayaboth school to elect a director and discuss other business.
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Henry Willian
Columbia Route Two
Houston County
Beats
Manabers
Columbia
HH. Knowles
Williams
W. F. Oakley, Jr
Oakley
Knowles
Beat Four
Rayabrth
Conference on Hemispheric Treaty Seeks Consensus
Report on September negotiations where Argentina opposed a weaker treaty and sought external aggression limits. U S officials anticipate a draft aligning with prior aims while debate continues on dispute procedures and regional concessions.
Ejected Egyptians Face Arrest Threat at United Nations
Secretary General Tryxve Lie said two Egyptian demonstrators ejected from the Security Council chamber would be barred from entering the United Nations headquarters area and handed to Nassau County police if they attempt to reenter. He warned that guards would exercise citizen arrest powers amid pending policing pacts with the U.S. government while awaiting a broader security framework.
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USN
Eglo Ls
Britain
Folsom Praises OK of Tax Amendment
Governor James E. Folsom praised Alabama voters for approving the income tax amendment. He described the result as a great step forward for education and said the amendment reflected the will of the people even though it did not meet his recommendations. He emphasized his support for democracy and the majority’s choice.
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Huntsville
Ala
James BE. Folsom
Alabama
Folsom
Birmingham
Art 17
State Gasoline Tax Sets New August Record
Deputy Revenue Commissioner J A Stephens reports August gasoline tax collections reached a record high for the month at 94 R487. August rule sales exceeded the prior record by over 92000, bringing this year’s total gas tax paid to 22880371. If September holds, the year may reach about 29000000 as estimated by the department.
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Montgomery
Coun Mer
J. A. Stephens
Jung
Iscal
Stephers
State moves to obtain more frontage on Beachfront land
A state land plan outlines purchase of additional beachfront frontage along the Gulf, including cottages and a resort development. Officials discuss project funding, site plans, and potential access points while neighboring property owners weigh impacts. local sessions review regulatory steps and expected timelines for completion.
Livestock market reports across Georgia and nearby states
Arrivals at eight major packing plants in Georgia and nearby states totaled 750 cattle 300 calves and 1000 hogs. Hog prices were mostly steady with softer undertones and several lots quoted at 25.25 to 25.50. Alabama Georgia and Florida markets show varying calf and hog price ranges with steady to weak demand and wide weight classes reflected in quotes.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery
Fed- State News Service
Union Stock Yards
Evicted Family Seeks Shelter as Police Hunt Children
A distressed mother and father describe repeated evictions while trying to find a home for their children. After brief stays with relatives, they fled to church shelters and the Holy Nupie cathedral before police moved the children to St. Vincent orphanage and then to foster care, amid worsening conditions and uncertainty.
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Yesterputs
Jessie Margaret Ann
Salvation Army
Two Diphtheria Cases Reported In County
Two cases of diphtheria were reported to Houston County health department officials. One involves a Black child of preschool age, living near a road where other children are recovering from illness. The second case, older, is linked to a preschool setting and is reportedly attending a daycare facility.
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Olean Dethan
Houston County Health Departmient
Povie
Iawnee
Wwe
Immunization Clinic Cancelled Next Week
The Houston County Health Department announces the immunization clinic will be closed next Monday in observance of a holiday. The clinic will resume Saturday as usual, with weekday schedules adjusted to fit the holiday.
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Houston
Houthane
Wall
Munday
W.T. Burkett
New York Heat Wave Broken By Rainstorm
A heavy rainstorm ended New York's heat spell with 14.44 inches at the Battery and a drop from 91 to 67 degrees. Flooding stalled cars and basements, disrupted telephones and subway service, injuring about 20 people. Four Queens-Brooklyn subway stations flooded. lightning struck streetcars and the Empire State Building.
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New York
Hall
Queens-Brooklyn
The
Transportation Board
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Empire State Building
Farben Hitlers War Link Probed in Trial
Prosecutor Taylor outlined the 20,000 word indictment accusing Farben executives of aiding Hitler’s war machine. He argued Farben supplied technical information to Standard Oil of New Jersey enabling wartime German plans while colluding in international cartels. The testimony framed Farben as central to the German war economy through 1934 agreements and deceitful conduct.
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Hitler
Taylor
Farben
Farren
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Chemical Trust
Farben-Standard Oil
United States
Oil Company
Nazir
Standard Oil
Farbens Priori
Geronamny
Standard
Standard Oil Company
Amendment results color many county beats and regions
In Houston and surrounding counties voters weighed amendments. Beat Three Dotnun reported 666 for and 132 against, while Geneva County and Coprfe County showed strong majority support. Henry County totals reached 19 of 2% boxes for and 64 against. Beat Nine and Beat Peele opposed the amendment. Officials noted incomplete tabulations on some proposals and declared results pending canvass. A separate item notes Wiley Belvin Jr., 16, killed by lightning at Moultrie golf course.
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Sso eBiaunen
Axaersts
Cottonmoud
Sever
Columbur
Pourteen
Dupree
Webb
Otfier
Cowatts
Tmenry County
Peele
Abe Seville
Sod Headlard
Coutty
Dareest
Geneva County
Copfre
Abe
Dale County
Etowah
Lingstone
Montgomery
Boy Moultrie
Wiley Belvin, Jr
Sunset Country Club
Inflation Fears Stir Congress as Profits Surge
A Commerce Department study notes profits for 402 firms in the first half of this year up 97.9 percent from the same period in 1948, while per capita income in 1946 reached an unprecedented $1,200. Senator O’Mahony urged faith in American industry to expand capacity and curb inflation, but Downey and Hatch warned of price–wage spirals and urged broad sacrifice and unity to fight inflation.
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Commerce Department
O’mahoney
America
O'Mahoney
Downey Calif
Hatch Cnec
Downey
Hatch
Congress
Tax amendments dominate ballots with mixed support
Governor James E. Folsom opposed a proposed income tax amendment saying funds should aid teachers and public welfare. Unofficial returns show varied state support for several amendments including a four mill ad valorem tax for a Montgomery County public hospital, which failed locally but passed statewide, with ongoing controversy over tax allocations and a proposed sunset referendum.
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James E. Folsom
Folsom
Bowie
Muntwomers
Montgomery County
Board of Revenue
Florida Red Tide Moves Southwest Toward Sarasota
AP dispatch reports red tide migrating southwest along Florida’s gulf coast. Anna Maria Key off Bradenton shows large fish drifts and strong odor. Sarasota County beaches report few carcasses. Pinellas areas show improvement. County officials cite better help from state and federal agencies and officials predict progress in addressing the plague.
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St, Petersburg
Fla
Anna Maria Key
Manatee County
Bradenton
Sarasota County
Gulf
Sarasota
Pinellas County
Clearwater
St. Petersburg
John Chestnut
Feud Between Justices Heats Up Over Mine Pay Case
The dissenting justice 9 split from Black in the mine pay case and later wrote a critical concurring opinion after a petition for review was denied. A column linked Jackson to a slur on Black, prompting a Nuernberg statement accusing Black of threats. Jackson accused a colleague of arranging favors with ex-law partners to sway cases, warning it could tarnish the court. Public appearances afterward suggested reconciliation as term work showed none of the earlier clashes. Prudential and Harris discuss a case on interpreting specialized company contacts, not Phiu.
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Black
Jackson
Nuernberg
Fats
Prudential
Harris
Death notice for boy with survivors and funeral plans
Immediate survivors include his father Hubert Godwin and half sister Delores Godwin. He had been living with his grandmother Mrs. Erin Mathis. Funeral arrangements are to be announced later. Headland Mortuary is in charge.
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Hubert Godwin
Delores Godwin
Erin Mathis
Headland Mortuary
Waste basket fire at Lurie Building causes no damage
Firemen answered an alarm to a waste basket fire at the Lurie Building this morning. The blaze started from a cigarette tossed into the waste basket. No damage resulted, Asst. Chief Floyd Harris said.
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Lurie
Floyd Harris
Amendments Allow Salaried County Officers in Florida and Limestone
A fragmented passage notes Amendments No. 2 and 4 seek to empower the Legislature to act by Tuesday to place county officers in Fiowah and Limestone Counties on a salary basis rather than fees, reflecting a shift in compensation policy.
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Fiowah
Limestone County
State's Cotton Crop Is Still Satisfactory
Alabama's cotton crop remains satisfactory as showers keep crops in good condition. Meteorologist E D Emigh notes cotton bolls developing with only small portions open in Middle and Southern sections. Early corn nears maturity while peanuts soybeans and hay show steady gains. showery weather slows haying but yields remain better than average statewide.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Weather Bureau
E. D. Emigh
Tennessee
Emigh
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