Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass Social Update
Hartford Friday events include Charley Adame as Scoutmaster and Mayor Jimmy Thrower’s planned return from Washington where he attended the American Municipal Association convention. A fire alarm near Ha. m. today at G H Barber residence reported an oil store incident with no damage. A Dothan Hospital update notes a Cottonwood resident in good condition after an injury.
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Jimmy Thrower
Washington
TL. C
American Municipal Association
Ha. m
G. H. Barber
Drunk Driving Fines Hit Houston Court Docket
In Houston, Jimmie Lee Anderson, Jimmie Lee Ware, and Laster Cam were fined 100 each for drunk driving. Anderson pleaded guilty. Laster and Cam’s cases continued. Nichols fined 80 for assault and battery, plus 20 days in jail. Edwards found not guilty of driving while intoxicated. Lottery charges against W A Stene Potter and Mette Thomas not released. Thirty-nine cases continued before Judge Theodore Jackson.
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Boy Ware
Jimmie Lee Anderson
Cam
Laster
Houston
Fare
Anderson
Huey Carlton
Edwards
Oehibiton
Ae Nichols
Jackson Auto Crash Hurts Missouri Woman Near Bristol
Mrs Guy Robertson of Kansas City was admitted to Jackson Hospital after an auto crash near Bristol. She slowed to pass workers when a car driven by Vir M DeCamp of Tallawaszee struck, sending Robertson’s car off the road to a culvert near a 240 foot embankment. No charges filed.
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Marianna
Guy Robertson
Kansas City
Jackson Hospital
Bristol
R. E. Hem. Mek
Robertson
Vir
Rinka M. DeCamp
Tallawaszee
Atria
Rhodes Study Chooses Candidates From Five States
Five candidates will compete for Rhodes scholarships with strong shows from multiple southern states. Andrew Remson Jr from Talisiaga and Philip McFarren from Birmingham are among finalists. The selections come after comprehensive exams and a regional slate drawn from common and medium cattle categories.
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Montgomery
API
Fedslate
Mkt
Union Stock Birmingham
Andrew Remson, Jr
Talisdrga
Philip McFarren
Birmingham
Universal Military Training Favored by University Group
The Association of American Universities endorsed universal military training for all 18 year olds amid calls for a 2.5 to 3.5 million soldier force. The plan includes compulsory service, transfer to reserves after training, and a 10-year extension of the Selective Service Act with amendments. Dr. Frederick A. Middlebush announced the resolution in New York City with U.S. members present.
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Columbia, Mo
Association of Americans Universities
Interna
Uoner
United States
Frederick A. Middlebush
University of Missouri
Defense Department
New York City
Middlebush Ania
Dr R D Crawford Leads Medical Group
In 1952 Dr R D Crawford was elected president of the Houston County Medical Society at the Abeacelle final 1850 meeting Tuesday. New officers include Dr Harmon Stokes as vice president and Dr W T Burkett as secretary treasurer. Dr John A Keyton succeeds Dr FG Granger on the County Board of Health, with Dr McFatter as chairman and other members named. guests included Dr W H Seait and officials from Montgomery in a dinner event.
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Houston ‘County Medical Society
R. D. Crawford
Abeacelle
Th. McFattes
Harmon & Stokes
W. T. Burkett
FG. Granger
County Board of Health
John A
Mayhem at Cotton Market and Clemency for Convicted Killer
New Orleans cotton futures slipped as hedging persisted with May contracts around 40.68. In Alabama, Frederick Maund, condemned for the January 2 slaying of William A Whigham, awaits clemency hearing as Gov. James E. Folsom set a date. Maund’s sentence has been upheld by the Alabama Supreme Court.
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New Orleans
Coffee County
Francis Scott Key
Enterprise
Spacan
Secteur Caibensis
Maund
Cottes County
Frederick
Maryland
Dee
Kilby State Prison
Ir Tomorrey
James E. Folsom
William A Whigham
Colfea County
Maunda
Alabama Supreme Court
Poultry Prices and Auto Safety Note Highlighted
A garbled local item notes poultry supplies and prices with 21 23 cents per unit and 22 cents by month end. It also mentions disconnecting an automobile battery before major electrical work. The fragment suggests farm deliveries and device guidance amid unclear details.
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Pesce
Death notices from Wiregrass region`
Mrs Ella Campbell age sixty nine died at her Newton route two home. Funeral service set for 10 p m at Goodwater church with Rev J B Beacock presiding. burial in church cemetery directed by Holmes Faner Home of Hart. Survived by one sister Mrs J Collins of Geneva and three brothers R B Campbell of Geneva E C and A Campbell of Graceville. Alma Ruth Hall fifty year resident of Houston County died yesterday in Ashford. Funeral held at Ashford Methodist Church with Rev R H Scheider and Rev J W Yeoman officiating. Interment at Ashford cemetery directed by Johnson Funeral Home of Dothan. Mrs Hall a Gold Star mother member of Ashford Methodist Church. Survived by husband J H Hall mother Eva Kirkland three sisters Melissa Kirkland of Dothan route three Mel Templeton of Ashford route one and Mrs Roy Snitles of Dothan five brothers Arthur Kirkland Olen Kirkland Kirkland Howell Kirkland of Dothan route three.
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Ella Campbell
Alma Ruth Mall
Alma Ruth Hall
Ford
Houston County
Ashford
Ashford Methodist Churah
R. H. Scheider
J. W. Yeoman
Johnson Funeral Home
Dothan
Ashford Cemetery
Mra Hall
Ashford I Methodist Church
Hali
Eva Kirkland
Elylend Mirktend
Thirteen Draftees Leave Houston County for Induction
Thirteen draftees including two transfers depart Houston County for Montgomery to be inducted into the Armed Forces. Names include Ermon Mason, James M. Herring, James V. Hughes of Gordon, Arthur L. Nelson Jr., and others. group also includes transfers from Pensacola and Tanaga. A prior group of 24 left yesterday for pre induction physicals.
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Tansfers
Houston County
Montgomery
Ermon Mason
James M. Herring
James V. Hughes
Ath
Gordon
Arthur L. Nelson, Jr
Wealey Sempson
Columbia
Billy F. Skipper
Denzel Jerkins
Cattemwood
Geores E., Bradshaw, Jr
John T. Floursway
Dothan
Delma
Special Service Set At Temple Emanu-E
High Court rules hospital tax valid in a statewide referendum. The Alabama Supreme Court upheld the constitutional amendment, ruling the tax lawful despite challenges about legislative scope and voter rights in Marion County. The decision, following a Miami Circuit Court finding, confirms the tax validity amid Hanukkah pageant plans and temple events.
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Temple
EmanuEk
Montgomery
Marion
eadaLhal
Batol Meer Marx Beloy
Alabama Supreme
Ehil Seession
Supreme Court
Miamon Circuit Cour
True but Surprising Answers From Registrants in Holston County
The Death Board clerks chuckle at respondent replies in questionnaires. One registrant said the mailman places the rail in the box and they take it out. Another answer to the question were you born reflects odd wording and garbled phrasing.
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Holston County
Rae
Frontline clash escalates as Chinese push near Seoul and Pyongyang
Reports say South Korean troops saved the offensive and killed 30 North Korean guerrillas. Chinese columns advance along the Pyongyang Seoul highway asUN forces face enveloping maneuvers. North Korean guerrillas harass Allied rear areas while martial law is declared in South Korea. A MacArthur spokesman notes vast Chinese reinforcements across the Yalu with 15 divisions and about 100,000 troops in the eastern and western fronts.
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Ovea
Pyongyang
Seoul
Syngman Abe
Douglas MacArthur
Manchurian
Yalu River
Oth Erst
West Frontern
Farern
Sakchu
Elementary Schools To Close Tomorrow
Houston County schools close for a day as teachers attend a special meeting at Ashford School. The session focuses on reading demonstrations by Miss Hollis Bethel from a textbook publisher. About thirty two Ashford pupils from first through sixth grade participate as guinea pigs in the demonstrations.
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Houston County
Ashford School
Hollis Bethel
Wickaburg School
Fifigen Ashford
William J. Baird Dies In Birmingham
William J. Baird 85, longtime administrator for West Alabama and local schools, died at a Birmingham hospital after a long illness. A Corona native and University of Alabama and Columbia University alumnus, he led the Alabama High School Athletic Association for 12 years and was active in the National Federation. Survivors include his widow Frances J. Baird and brother D. G. Baird of Detroit. Funeral services set for 1 30 p.m. tomorrow.
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Birmingham
Apy
Jliam J. Ba
Detroit
Asian Parley Opens in Singapore
AP reports Britain’s top military and diplomatic figures met in Singapore to discuss Southeast Asia policy. The conference focuses on strengthening postwar influence amid rising Korea war developments, with sessions on economic political and defense issues extending through Monday.
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Singapore
Britain
Southeast Asia
Jin Korea
Paper backs Reds into London call for continued attack
The Bropler g Daily urges North Korea and Chinese forces to press the assault on UN troops until Allied forces halt fighting. The chaotic report mentions a Gaines research center and a Natchez Miss telephone incident, and cites a Massachusetts church nut ban as a odd aside.
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London
Brople
G Daily
United Nations
Bog
Memphis
Tern
Gaines Day ‘Research Center
Tate
Laure Case M. Jungling
Natchez
Miss
Tookeane
Lawmaker To Demand Peanut Allotments Amid School Probe
Atlanta lawmakers push for a full inquiry into Georgia high school accreditation and political interference claims. The article ties funding jeopardy to accreditation status and notes proposed committee action as officials discuss the political use of education oversight. Farmers receive guidance on peanut allotments with review requests urged.
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Georgia
Houston County
Atlanta
Bico
Pratik
Gelimilla
Ile High School
Boilin
Aysterm
Georgia Board of Eaccation E
Fupsiniendene M. Niet Collins and Talmadge
Richymond
Sie
Fi Als
Pattard
Liz Taylor Splits With Hubby Hilton
Hollywood report says Elizabeth Taylor returned home after a big fight with Nick Hilton and studio word hints he may not return. The couple wed for 17 years with Hilton’s bank and hotel ties noted. funeral and local business references appear amid scattered OCR errors.
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Hollywood
Elizabeth Taylor
Weyearcld
Nick Hilton
David Meeker
First National Bank
Friends
Hilton
Mary E. Mather
Bonifay
Witt Puchase
Francis M
Conrad Fil
Franklin ZL. Meeker
Thelser
Pothan
Thomas Meeker
San Carry
Nigton
D. C
Robert Meeks
Agmini
Rooch
Dyson Monty
Tayl
Dun ‘Tuck
Irs
H. Tyson
Malone Kilpatrick Due To Sail Today
Malone of Dothan and Kilpatrick of Troy commerce will meet at the Chamber to elect 1961 officers. A 9,600 mile truck trip to Africa and back is noted amid discussions of UN and Chinese Communist issues.
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Sre
Atme
France
Jan. R. Eal
Englans
Lever Wis
Algiers
Africa
United States
New York Cotton Prices Mixed as Trade Signals Shifts
AP reported New York cotton prices at 11 43 a m with Dec futures at 41 83 and Mar near 41 74. Other months showed declines from earlier levels as market activity cooled. The bid for May rose to 98 82 while nearby contracts drifted, reflecting tentative demand changes.
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New York
Mick May
Tibet Appeals Again to UN for Help in Tibet Invasion
New Delhi sources say Tibet's cabinet in Lhasa filed a second appeal to the United Nations seeking relief from China's invasion. The plea notes the UN postponed action on Tibet's original appeal sent months earlier and urges prompt international intervention.
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New Delhi
India
Tibet
United Nations
Hiss Penalty Upheld by Appellate Court
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld the conviction and five year sentence of former State Department official Alger Hiss. He was convicted in January for lying about passing government secrets to Whittaker Chambers, courier for a prewar Soviet spy ring.
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NEW York
Alper Hiss
State ‘Department
Coden
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeal
Hiss
Lhat
Whittaker Chambers
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