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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1949
Page
3
Hal Boyle weighs the century’s progress and perils at its midpoint. He notes medical advances, equality strides, and rising living standards, while recognizing enduring spiritual unrest, wars, and the UN’s fragile peace role. He praises the era as the best yet, yet cautions about future security for families.
Montevallo Alabama AP report states Mrs Emma Goodwin Bohn age 93 oldest Alabama member of the Daughters of the American Revolution has died. A Pennsylvania native she was a direct descendant of Col John Jenkins Revolutionary War officer. She survived by nephew Dr Leah Dennis of Alabama College Montevallo. Funeral set for 3 PM at St Andrews Episcopal Church Birmingham and body to be sent to Dubuque for burial.
Alday was held on 00 bond in Bainbridge Georgia after stabbing a pet monkey to death at a used car lot. Witnesses saw him tease the animal on Sunday and he was bitten, prompting a vow to retaliate. The monkey’s death resulted from a deep throat wound found yesterday.
Iowa City reports Rob ert Bednasek a 28 year old abnormal psychology student confessed to unintentionally strangling his campus sweetheart during a candlelight rendezvous at the rooming house known as Empty Arms He admitted drinking at the fraternity and claimed the kiss and hands on her neck led to her death He said he tried to revive her with artificial respiration and then called police The university launched a full faculty inquiry into rules infractions affecting campus life and a sorority event was canceled Bednasek pleaded innocent to first degree murder before a justice of the peace The girl Margaret Gee Gee Jackson daughter of attorney William E Jackson Burlington Pa was 20 years old They had dined together with lobster and burgundy and attended a winter dance before the tragedy.
Bryan McBride of Winfield Louisiana said he killed a skunk in self defense after the animal leaped into the back seat of a car as their dog chased it. McBride and companion Lew Anderson fled and discarded their gloves as upholstery burned from the encounter.
Racing star Bill Holland of Reading Pennsylvania arrived 25 minutes late for his wedding at Covant Grove Plymouth Methodist Church in AMI Florida. The 25-year-old 1949 500 mile Indianapolis winner wed 22-year-old Guth Donnie Asmussen, sister of Mrs. William McRae of Detroit. The ceremony was set for 4 PM and Holland explained he had not been picked up for speeding.
Newville High School PTA announces a December 20 supper in the auditorium with a stage show. Admission to the stage event is one penny per inch of the shoe worn, with supper at 5 30 p m. Officials urge wearing extra long shoes. Proceeds aim to fund the band goals.
Geneva County farmers vote on December 15 1948 in cotton marketing quota referendum and elect PMA committee members and delegates. Elections occur at multiple community locations to decide county PMA committee for the year. Some lines also note vitamin A in greens.
The couple discussed plans, with plans to marry after the danger subsided and Cahoon noting a license would have brought trouble. Cahoon’s girlfriend confirmed his story and stated she loves him, would return home with her parents if he goes to jail, and they still intend marriage. Cahoon admits previous marriage and says he will seek court help and a lawyer. He focuses on the child’s welfare over his own fate.
Berry Alabama faces severe water troubles as two wells fail to provide adequate drinking water. Mayor Fred Johnson warned residents to curb use and prevent waste while officials hauled water in tanks from nearby streams. Firefighting capacity is at risk due to lack of supply.
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