Dothan Churches Plan Christmas Pageants in Geneva
Dothan churches announce Christmas week services in Geneva with pageants and carols. Plans include Nativity scenes at First Baptist and pageants at several churches, plus a radio broadcast of Christmas music and a candle light service on December 23. Local officials confirm Geneva postage service expansion after talks with Post Office officials.
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Geneva
Dothan
Tur Aberert Pert Compist
Cael
Grandview
Navation Army
Curts
First Baptist Church
Dothen High School
Lefayette Street Methodist Church
Carola
Young People’s
Foster Street Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Public Invited To Medical Safety Meeting In Dothan
Public invited to medical safety meeting at the public health auditorium tonight at 7:39 pm in Dothan and Houston County. Dr W T Burkett county health officer said the event is extended to the general public. Dr M S Davie will report on the State Board of Health decision to keep open the Dothan Branch Laboratory.
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Houston County
Public Health
Tomighs
Dothan
Huston County
W. T. Burkett
M S&s Davie
State Board of Health
High School Class Presents The Groom Said No
The Dothan High School junior class stages a three act comedy The Groom Said No tonight in the school auditorium. Cast includes Cath ering Seal Terry Blumberg Joe Brackin Eugene Hatcher Emimie Alice Nall Perry Nichols Martha Soreman Warrena Cannon Helen Doster and Glynn Harris.
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Ti Aid
Wew
Af Dothan High
Mac Aes
Cathering Seal
Terry Blumberg
Eoone Keel
Joe Brackin
Eugene Hatcher
Emimie Alice Nall
Perry Nichols
Martha Soreman
Warrena Cannon
Helen Doster
Glynn Harris
Henry Lodge 91 Hosts Barbecue in Abbeville
Abbeville special report notes Henry Lodge No 91 hosting a barbecue supper Tuesday evening for six ty members and guests. Mrs J T Hinson spoke on work at the Masonic Home in Montgomery, supporting care for children and aged Masonic family members.
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Abbeville
Henry Lodge
Eastern Star
J. T. Hinson
Montgomery
The
C. S. Farmer
Marianna Chamber Holds Group Meetings
Marianna Chamber of Commerce held two sessions with about 14 members invited each. Charlton Keen, chamber president, presided and more meetings are planned weekly. The current membership is about 115 and the annual budget is $10,000, according to secretary manager Lester C. Bush.
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Marianna
Marianna Chamber of Commerce
Lester C. Bush
Charlton Keen
Simisr
Masons Elevate John E. Lambe
Marianna special report states John E. Lambe is named Worshipful Master of the Local Masons lodge succeeding J W Kelly. Other officers elected include Pebble G Stone senior warden E Register Jr junior warden F M Golson treasurer and J F Sims secretary. Appointive officers to be announced at next meeting with installation set for December 27.
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Marianna
John Lambe
Masons
J. W . Kelly
Pebble G. Stone
Senor Werder
E. Register
F. M. Golson
J F. Sims
City finances show net loss amid high general department costs
The city reported total general department expenses of 948 116 78 against general revenue of 303 026 29, yielding a net loss of 45 090 53. Fixed assets total 4 241 108 05 with US Government bonds purchased at 462 000 and redeemable at 514 000.
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Fioloward Valorem
Financial Institution
General Department
Federal Works Agency
Dothan Recreation Center
Sterest
Genera Cry
Dothan
Fee
SIZ Gli
Houston County Welfare
Houston County Health Unit
Troutson County Medical
State Planning Board
Houston County Tuberculosia Association
Houston Memoral Library
Alabama National Guard
Alabama League of Municipalities
Janda
Bubdinas
Wdit
United States
Miss Kirkland Wins 4-H Canning Contest
In Abbeville Alabama Ruth Kirkland won the annual 4 H canning contest. The judge praised her skill and awarded a handsome gold medal. Kirkland is a member of the Unun Club and daughter of Mr and Mrs Wo Kirkland of Abbeville.
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Kirkland
Abbeville
Ruth Kirkland
Wisner
Henry County
Wmib
Lavads Curtis
ABI
Omenter
Unun Club
Wo Kiklend
Abpevile
Houle Oor
Clemmons Rites Held Thursday
Hartford special report on the funeral of Wiluan Fo Cen ous, 94, Hartford pioneer and former mayor. Services led by church leaders at Hartford Methodist Church with burial at Pondtown Cemetery. Survived by wife Gussie and seven daughters, son William Asa Clemmons, and many grandchildren. Active and honorary pallbearers listed from local civic and church groups.
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Hartford
Wiluan
Cenous
Luety-four
Ycodent
We Martford Menodist
R. J. Haaxen
Demopolis
B. A. Childs
Dothan Foster Street Methodist Church
Fletcher J McLeod
Burigi
Pondtown
Holman
Hawkinevlle
Nhw
Methodist Church
Board of
Stewards
Gussie Clemmons
Minnie Clemmons
Quin Borland
R. S. Ward
Clarence Pate
L. C. Hendrx
Hartford Methodist Church
Angus Smith
A. B. Perdue
A. B. Spear
Larkin Corbitt
George Avery Bush Cox
Jake Holman
Marvin Wood
Will Hatcher
Seaborn Harrison
George House
Pred Borland
Hubert Strickland
Fire destroys dwelling near South Onten and St Andrews
A dwelling named Early Johns was completely destroyed by a late yesterday fire of undetermined origin at the South Onten South St Andrews intersection. Fire Chief Floyd Harris said the residence was fully engulfed when crews arrived and only a small amount of furniture was saved. The house housed two families whose occupants were away. other residents failed to extinguish the blaze.
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Onten
St. Andrews Street
Floyd Harris
Harris
Yamashita Sentenced to Death by Japanese War Crimes Commission
The military tribunal convicts Yamashita on charges of atrocities and high crimes against Americans and Allies. The three star general receives a death sentence by hanging after a secret ballot verdict. His defense plans further appeals to Lt. Gen. Styer, General MacArthur, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Col
Harry E. Clarke
Reynolds
United States
Yamashite
Brltbld
Yamashita
Philippines Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Ted
W. D. Styer
Eastern
Pacific
Styer
General MacArthur
U. S. Supreme Court
Parachute Plans Found After German Plane Crash
The article notes that force plans for parachute troop operations in the Lowlands were discovered after a German aircraft crash, four months before a Nunza jump. The recovered documents revealed Allied band involvement and the sequence of events on January 10.
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Alleyway Lights Prompt Complaints at Cary Commissioners Meeting
A Cary commission session heard police urges to replace burned out alleyway bulbs to aid night patrols. Officials promised renewed attention to alley lighting to improve safety and surveillance.
Rabbi Wolf to Speak on Judaism at Temple Emanu-Eh
Rabbi Alfred Wolf will address the Sabbath service at Temple Emanu-El on the subject Judaism and American democracy. He will be away from Dotuan for three weeks to complete a special assignment for the Council of American Jewish Congregations.
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Terple Emanu-E
Boom. Teght
State Farmers Lauded For Crop Production
Alabama farmers receive praise from the Alabama Extension Service director P. O. Davis for significant agricultural progress in the past decade. The report notes ongoing efforts amid national political and military discussions surrounding General Marshall, Dewey, and Pearl Harbor context.
Wills Triplets Now Month Old
Abbeville special report notes the Lowe triplets born to Mr and Mrs Lowe of Shorterville. The three infants Ola, Fred, and Harry show steady progress under care of Dr L P Scell and nurse Ruby Horn, with weights listed as 6 74, 34, and 5 1 2 pounds.
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Abbeville
Herry County
Min Lowe
Pho Escian
L. P. Scell
Ruby Horn
Irs Ola
Fred Haisey
Harry Treman
Sparks Reprieves Condemned Man in Alabama
Awo-year legal battle over E. J. Burnt, condemned for the murder of Jake Prescott in Jefferson County, led to an 11th hour reprieve by Gov. Cosuncey Sparks. Two execution stays failed. Burns awaits possible clemency hearing next week with the stay extended to December 4.
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Montgomery
Ala
Batte
E. J. Burnt
Cosuncey Sparks
Burns
Wdder
Kilby
Jake Prescott
Jefferson County
U. S. Supreme Court
Governor's Office
Five Injured In Dothan Auto Crash On South St Andrews
Five people were hospitalized with injuries described as not serious after a collision of two automobiles in the 400 block of South St Andrews Street near 7 PM. Ambulances carried four occupants identified as Mr and Mrs James P Davis Sgt George F P Roney and Miss Alma Nowell all of Dothan. A second ambulance took Wilson Bruner of Ashford for minor cuts and bruises. Police listed Bruner as driver of one car and Sgt Roney as driver of the other. Bruner faced charges of reckless driving and collision.
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Dothan
South St. Andrews Street
James P. Davis
George FP. Roney
Alma Nowell
Wilson Bruner
Ashford
Bruner
Sgt
Roney
Eddie Kelly
Court Dismisses Ten Civil Suits Involving $25,000
Ten civil suits in Houston County circuit court involving about $25,000 were dismissed with prejudice. Plaintiff W. H. Bailey of Dothan and ten insurance companies as defendants were named. suits grew from five alleged car damages to Grenada Hotel in Grenada Miss.
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Houston County
W. H Bailey
Dothan
Planttf
Roy ©. Hill
Bailey
Grenada
Autos Draw Veterans Toward War Surplus Buying
Veterans prefer autos in war surplus purchases but face heavy red tape through the Smaller War Plants Corporation. Application for eligibility can take six weeks, with no depot guarantee on item availability once a veteran arrives. The Birmingham office handles eligibility, while the Veterans Service office aids with papers, and the VA in Dothan offers information only.
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War Plants Corporation
Cowan
Tae
Birmingham
Assu
Bes
Ban 70
Veterans Administration Fin’ Dothan
Aso
Houston County Veterans Service Office
Forces reach key Manchurian city ahead of December 10
AP dispatches report Piang Forces Seneti and CHUMGKING allied troops advancing toward Oulakiria in Mukden's area, nearing the vital Ma cburien industrial center. Nationalist and Communist forces clash near Xhupebkow as Russians plan next moves, with Manchurian capital Mechuris in focus.
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Chumgking
Wan St
Oulakiria
Mukden
Macburien
Chines
Peiping
Chins
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