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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1945
Page
4
Fragmented report notes General Patton’s status Sunday after a car mishap. Officials say his condition remains grave though earlier bulletin claimed he was conscious and responsive. Nurses describe him as one of their best patients amid paralysis concerns. La Bertha Hohle of Grygla mentions his sleep was confused.
People may infect themselves with pimples eczema or other irritations when soothing Petersons Ointment offers quick relief. The skin looks better and feels better. Money back if one application does not delight you. Petersons Ointment soothes irritated tired itchy feet and cracks between toes.
A fragmentary exchange discusses a patient who remains rational when awake but may need whiskey. The speaker notes he swears little and dislikes food, insisting he will not eat or drink, while mentioning peanuts, meals, salad oil, oleomargarine, peanut butter, and candy as items in play.
Willie C Halford of Slocomb aged 73 died yesterday after a long illness. He was a Methodist and funeral services are set for 1 pm Thursday at Pigram Rest Church, burial at Pilgrim Rest cemetery Ward. Survivors include his wife three sons J G Halford Slocomb Fred Halford Plant City Fla Eddie Halford Slocomb two daughters Mrs Nettle Wilson Vicksburg and Mrs Cora Carswell Slocomb a brother John Halford Dothan route five 15 grandchildren pallbearers will be grandsons.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Snellgrove eighty seven who died after a long illness will be held at 2 p m Thursday at Cowarts Baptist Church with Rev J W Yeoman of Ashford officiating Burial will follow in Cowarts Cemetery with Ward Wilson directing She was a life long resident of Houston County and member of Bluff Springs Church Surviving are two daughters Mrs Rachael Henderson Ashford route one Mrs Liza Jane Trompson Miami two sons Henry Odom Ashford route one Jim Odom Graceville a sister Mrs Mary Bright Midland City three brothers William Finnell Columbus Ga Isaac Finnell Dothan route three Tom Finnell Ashford route one 15 grandchildren Active pallbearers A W Smith Lawrence Waters Marvin White Luther Danzy J B Ready John Ready
E. J. Burns, 65, granted a second reprieve in a week and 12th since 1943 murder conviction. Gov. Chauncey Sparks postponed execution to Jan. 11 after Burns’ attorney filed notice of appeal. Burns convicted for slaying Jake Prescott, a Jefferson County landowner. The Bahamas are described with about 20 inhabited islands.
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