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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1948
Page
4
A government report on 1935 to 1947 education notes overcrowding and low pay. It cites doubled incomes over 12 years but finds war-induced disruptions have strained university needs, with enrolment rising and teaching staff stretched. It calls for rapid extra accommodation and adjustments as training resumes.
A promotional notice advertises affordable suits from Hwobilt’s 37th Anniversary event. It touts complete stock of woolens and expert tailoring with options including extra pants for sports wear. Prices claim about 10.95 to 93 dollars per pair, with a warning the offer may be withdrawn at any time.
New York eleanor roosevelt described westbrook pegler as a little gnat on the horizon in response to why her sons do not horsewhip the syndicated columnist. she said four strong american sons would not strike an older man and noted pegler cannot touch her husband's memory while stressing deeds over words amid attacks.
The note explains Riviera comes from Latin ripa meaning bank and describes the coastal area around Nice and Genoa as the coast of the setting sun, linking a linguistic root to familiar regional geography.
A terse remark argues that preserving numbers is vital, not only for measurable academic standards but also for the intangible elements that enrich university life. The statement emphasizes risk to overall educational quality if numerical benchmarks alone guide policy.
Last rites were held Monday at First Baptist Church for Thomas Lee Mashburn 70 who died Sunday at his home south of Marianna. Rev W A Burns officiated interment followed at Riverside Cemetery with Maddox Funeral Home in charge. Survived by widow Annie Ophelia Mashburn two daughters Edna M Scholllian and Mildred F Sonderup born in Bay County longtime Marianna resident.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for John R Jackson at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev E A Mc Griff officiating. Burial followed in the adjacent cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by six daughters and three brothers from various towns.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Bama Ward who died December 26 in Geneva County with Rev A L Moon officiating. Burial was in Early cemetery Boyd Funeral Company in charge. Survived by son John D Ward Dade City Fla father and mother Will Ward Geneva two sisters Emily Lee Malley Geneva Mary Bush Dade City Fla three brothers Claude Ward Samson John Ward Dade City Fla and Mat Ward Dade City Fla. Also services for Mrs. Hewett or related notices mention surviving husband J E Hewett two sons Homer and Roscoe a daughter Mrs Robbie Hersey all of Marianna and sister Mrs Bell Ward Cairo Georgia. Rev J C Watson officiated and Neal Funeral Home directed arrangements.
William D Gulledge 63 of Louisville route one died at home after long illness. Survived by widow Florence and four sons Robert E Eufaula Louie Fred Dothan George D Clayton and Willie Louisville, two daughters Claudie Bell Seagers Eufaula and Mary Sue Bynum Louisville, two sisters Mollie Littlefield Columbia and Sis Nerton Eufaula. Funeral today at Pine Level church with Rev Canatte Louisville officiating burial in church cemetery Ozark Mortuary in charge. Annie Pelham 68 lifelong Barnes community resident died in Fort Gaines hospital yesterday. Services Thursday 10 a.m. at At Zion church Elder W Jordan officiating burial in church cemetery Kennedy directing. Survives include four daughters Azari Pelham and Mrs W H Gray both Shorterville route, Reba Martin Birmingham and Oris Bastin Florida. three sons Ovid Birmingham Lloyd Dothan and Tom Shoriesville route. two brothers J r Barnes Shorterville and J W Barner Haleburg. two sisters Mrs A C Gras Fort Gaines Ga and Mrs E M Hardwick Hare purst. 17 grandchildren and % great grandchildren.
Water stored in Puerto Rico mountains for hydroelectric power has caused a slow underground movement toward the plains. This shift now allows sinking wells to irrigate sugar cane on the island’s south side, enabling new agricultural use.
A note suggests replacing argon with krypton in fluorescent lamps to boost efficiency and cut electric light costs. The claim implies krypton improves luminous efficacy, potentially reducing electricity use and energy bills for lighting.
In Friedberg Hesse AP a former Nazi leader now in Canada endorses a third world war saying German deaths would be offset by Germany’s strengthened postwar position. Dr Otto Strasser 51 hopes to return to guide a newly formed party Union of Germany's Renewal seeking a restored Reich.
I A R Stedeford of Tube Investments tells a Birmingham meeting that Britain wastes power on inefficient old electrical appliances. He cites a million electric timers in service for 10 to 15 years, inefficient and costly in electricity use and maintenance.
Robert Youngblood of Woodlawn High earns the Bausch and Lamb honorary science award as the school's top science student. He is son of Birmingham residents and grandson of Dothan residents, with active roles in National Honor Society and multiple honors societies, and was part of the state championship debate team. The bronze medal winner could compete for one of five scholarships at University of Rochester. if awarded, he plans ministerial and pre medical studies.
Din Muhammad, governor of Sind, cautioned European officers against consuming alcohol at gatherings. He said Islam prohibits drinking and tied their conduct to service in an Islamic state, warning they might have to seek other posts if they fail to comply.
Portland's symphony backed a color Oregon coast film with live Mendelssohn Fingal's Cave accompaniment. Conductor Werner Janssen planned films pairing cinema with orchestral scores to boost music appreciation. The audience loved the synchronized sea sounds and dramatic swell of waves.
Under orders of the late Mo A. Jinnah founder of Pakistan and first governor general drinks are not to be served at any official function, but the practice has persisted at private functions.
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