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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1948
Page
3
API extension poultryman P. Weeds argues a home processing plant can profitably operate without hindering other farms. He notes many towns lack poultry service and that housewives, cafes, and hotels prefer dressed, traceable birds. Processing offers stable returns and potential income for producers unable to reach wholesale markets.
Homemakers are urged to choose absorbent durable towels with firmly woven bases and secure stitching. Light shows a good weave, ends should be finished, edges turned under, and texture chosen for user comfort. Most towels are colorfast, but dark colors may shed and less absorbent after washings.
In Coffee county all incorporated towns passed up Democratic primaries to nominate a new slate of city officials. Enterprise and Elba will see spirited races with veteran Mayor J L Warren Sr facing Dewey H Russ and W Howell Hayes. Council races feature incumbents Shirling and Searcy among others as city clerk notes only moderate campaign heat.
In New Brockton the mayoral contest pits L Sawyer against Dr D A Bush for the third time, with earlier ties in 1944. City Council includes incumbents and unopposed wards, while the water system acquisition and debt payoff are focal points of Sawyer’s campaign.
Elba voters face a four way mayoral contest with L P Mullins opposed by Sam EF Lawyer Rob Borders and Robert Folsom. Ward council and at large races list incumbents and new candidates. Clerk notes no runoff in general elections and explains plurality rule.
Mr Ham tours Elba’s new brick City Hall opposite the square noting an office for the mayor and police chief, a council meeting room, storage, library space, and fire trucks on the first floor. The second floor houses the Masons with a long lease, ensuring top floors remain theirs. city funds covered the cost with no debt, and rental income is expected.
Pilot Cleland and Richard Becker aim to top the 300 mile Labor Day race with two water injected Corsairs. They expect speeds above 400 mph on a 300 mile grind, targeting a repeat win after last year’s top finish.
Alabama farmers who fly their own planes completed plans for a permanent organization on Jake Jewell's farm at Orrville. Officers include W. E. Womack Ashford president L. H. Smith Fayette vice president Ed Amberosen Montgomery secretary Frank Richardson Sum merdale and Dewey Yancey Collisville directors.
Furs valued at 790000 were trapped in Alabama last year, according to API extension wildlife specialist Farf Kennamer. Hunting rights sold by farmers brought 338480, and fishing rights totaled 35145.
New York promoter George Hamid says fairs will stage Broadway style entertainment this summer with acts from abroad and a lineup featuring sensational shows. He predicts the biggest year for fairs since 1941 as performers arrive by ship for the dog days and midsummer runs.
Hamid of Steel Pier fame says he owns more novelty acts than anyone. He touts Flicka Smoky Thunderhead movie horses and new acts including the Six Eduardos of Denmark on the high trampoline Linon of France on a high wire Rosin and Williams juggling diamonds and A Robbins the original banana man The carnival lineup aims to thrill country crowds with unusual acts.
The poultry specialist proposes steps to conserve egg quality: collect eggs in wire baskets at least three times daily during heat, store in a cool moist room away from strong odors like onions lemons and kerosene 24 hours before packing, and market eggs more frequently.
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