Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
The American Legion calls a special meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p m at the clubhouse 401 North Foster street free cats drinks and movies will be available All members and guests invited H S Hovey elected senior warden Episcopal Church of the Nativity successor to Lawrence Oakley Horace Tall elected senior warden succeeding M L Hanahan Rays Lewis secretary succeeding Doug Bailey In graham Hanahan treasurer post leadership changes noted two notary public appointments by Governor Folsom L J Thomas of Dothan named notary for Houston County Forest Adarox of Abbeville named notary for the state at large Dr W F Calhoun Foster Street Methodist announces mid week services Wednesdays begin 7 p m 32 minute worship followed by business meeting Board of stewards meets tonight Mcinnish of Dothan granted Alabama law license by state supreme court Five additional lawyers licensed Thirty seven University of Alabama law graduates including Lewie H Adams Jr Columbia Joseph F Ward and Paul J Ward Geneva Wiregrass residents among graduates Sergeant Cassie Bagwell East Burdeshanst Dothan now shop section leader with 229th ordnance base depot in Japan formerly Midland City overseas since June 1948 County Veterans Affairs Officer Sam J Parish says Louisiana World War II veterans may claim up to 250 forms available to residents of Louisiana at enlistment A birthday sing for J L Johnson at Dothan courthouse 9 a m Sunday Feb 6 Sacred Harp singers invited
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The
American Legion
Ihurcay
North Foster Street
New Orleans Cotton Futures Slide Amid Liquidation
New Orleans cotton futures fell today as long liquidation and hedge selling intensified. Some selling stemmed from weakness in other commodity markets with prices at noon down 30 to 90 cents per bale.
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New Orleans
Cotton futures slip amid liquidation at houses and Orleans
New York cotton futures fell sharply as liquidation spread through commission houses and the New Orleans market. Late trading showed prices down about 30 to 95 cents a bale from the day’s close with March at 32.57, May 32.41, and July 32.21.
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NEW York Cotton
NEW York
Camission House
New Orleans
Insecticide Use Discussed By County Demonstration Clubs
Houston County home demonstration club members will learn proper insecticide use at February meetings. The program covers insecticide types and spray application methods with a series of listed meeting dates and hosts across towns from February 3 to February 24.
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Houston
Rehoneth
H. C. Swann
Big Crees
F. L. Durham
Webb
H. E. Knowles
Harmon
Roy Vickers
Crosby
J. F. Blackwell
Barber
Mary Enfinger
Smyrna
Ida Whiddon
Harmony Grove
Gravis Guy
Nuw Providence
John Clark
Kinsey
W. B. Erragre
Memphis
J. Hen
Pleasant Plains
Joe Knowles
Pilgrim Rest
C. W. Hughes
Jellico
L. F. Snell
Hicks- -Beulan
Mance Newton
Dupree
Earl Alley
Gordon
Club House
Pansey
Y. C. Cook
Witsbury
Ray Adkinson
Enon
Oscar Godwin
Selma
Cowarts
D. W. Watford
Cowarts Creek
H. E. Belvue
Union Hill
W. J. Smith
Skippers Crossroads
P. A. Garrad
Center
Wallace Buie
Taylor
W. C. Kingry
Atlanta Power Lapse Lays Ice On Trees
An ice storm knocked down tree limbs, crippling Atlanta’s electric system for nearly three hours as lines failed and underground cables stayed inactive because no power reached them from above. Georgia Power corrected initial reports of underground cable failure.
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Atlanta
Georgia Power Company
Australia expects immigration surge in 1949
Australia’s information and immigration minister A. A. Calwell forecast at least 110000 new immigrants in 1949 with about 70000 from the United Kingdom. He projected Australia’s population could reach 9000000 by 1945 and, in the long term, 20000000 in the lifetime of today’s Australians.
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Sydney
Australia
A. A. Callwell
Information and Immigration
Autralia
Calwell
United Kingdom
Ife
Armistice Halts Woman's Phone War
Providence Rhode Island AP reports Eva Parness must stop the six year telephone harassment of neighbors the court ordered a ban on all calls to Abraham and Mrs Kaplan and Samuel and Mrs Roiff. Neighbors testified that when answering calls they heard curses Bronx cheers and other annoying sounds.
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Providence
R.it
Eva Parness
Norway Rebuffs Russian Pressure on Atlantic Security Pact
A damaged OCR piece notes Russia warned Norway over joining an Atlantic security pact. Norway replied it would study options but would not permit foreign bases unless attacked or threatened, stressing nearby Soviet proximity and border concern.
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Russia
Eno
Norway
Sovet Union
Testimony Shows Haupt Identifies Gillars Voice in Invasion Script
Plack testified that Haupt was on the stand most of yesterday session. Haupt born in Chicago lived in this country until age 15, heard playback of Invasion. Evelyn appeared 72 times. Haupt recognized Gillars 38 times and failed to recognize 34. He said he and Miss Gillars participated in recording Invasion aired by Nazis four weeks before Allied Normandy landings.
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Plack
Haupt
Chicago
Evelyn
Miss Gillars
Normandy
Electric throttle holder for cars targets fuel saving ease
A new electric throttle holder lets drivers set a desired speed on long trips and maintain it until braking or acceleration. The device promises fuel efficiency and smoother driving, while noting Idaho’s oldest higher learning institution is the College of Idaho, founded in 1891.
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Idaho
The
College of Idaho
Cast Of Candida Has Sparkling Alabama Talent
Ozark residents will see Miss Hazel Riley star in the Auburn Players' Candida at the Detnan City Auditorium Friday night. Riley leads the Shaw comedy with Miles as Rev Morrell and Tranley as Eugene Marchbanks. Proceeds benefit the Dothan Kiwanis Boys and Girls fund. tickets at the door or from Kiwanis members.
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Ozark
Hazel Riley
Auburn Players
Detnan City Auditorium
Miss Riley
George Bernard Shaw
E B
Miles
Jamey Morrell
Billy Tranley
Eugene Marchbanks
Dothan Kiwanis Club
Miss Dot Best
Prosperine Garrnett
Jim Wynn
Lexy Mill
Lenny ‘Hart
Burgess
Robert Eberle
Jim Booth
Bob Laney
Joan Naef
Claire Northcutt
Marjorie Shores
Chris Malone
Rowena Kidd
Shirley Brasnes
Marilyn Busch
Stalin signals limits on meeting in Soviet zone
The telegrams describe Stalin offering no plan to leave Soviet territory for talks with Truman, framing a peace offer as a possible propaganda move. Washington expects actions over words, while Britain worries a two power meeting could exclude it. Health notes on Stalin suggest limited travel options and preference for sea or air routes avoided for health concerns.
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Poland
Czechoslovakia
Stalin
Truman
Washington
London
United States
Mr. Truman
Russia
Britain
White House
Michael J. McDermott
State Department
Norway
Paris
Black Sea
Bowman takes nine year old daughter on first flight
North Swazey New Hampshire airport manager Lee D Bowman gave his nine year old daughter her first flight as an early life flying lesson lasting about ten minutes.
New Nylon Film Dressing Keeps Wounds Dry and Bacteria Proof
A new plastic film dressing made from a nylon derivative provides bacteria protection while keeping wounds dry despite body perspiration. The innovative dressing reduces infection risk and improves wound comfort.
Widow Of Shields To Receive Amount In Retirement Fund
The widow of M. I. Shields, a city lineman killed Friday, will receive 158.06 dollars his city retirement contributions plus 2 percent interest for funds held over a year. Shields joined the system when it began in August 1947. clerks say others may also request refunds on separation from city employment.
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Shields
M. I. Shields
J. L. Vaughn
Foster Woman Pleads Innocent In Slaying
Mrs John J Foster age 29 pleads innocent to murdering her husband a 39 year old Mobile telephone worker at a preliminary hearing before Recorder's Court Judge William Bekurs. She held their 20 month old baby as neighbors testified she claimed to have shot him after alleging abuse. The motive involved an alleged affair with a woman who had two children. neighbor W M Smith testified she told him she had just shot her husband.
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Clarence Barclay
Hugh Prine
Kiwanis Club Hears Talk On City Manager
Horace Hall publisher of The Dothan Eagle spoke to the Dothan Kiwanis Club on A City Manager Form of Government. J. L. Vaughan introduced him. Members received extra tickets for the play Candida. Shelton Holloman was inducted as a new member. Guests included George Maines Lewis Davis of Winchester, Indiana, and John Belcher.
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Horace Hall
Dothan Eagle
Dothan Kiwanis Club
J. L. Vaughan
Shelton Holloman
George Maines
Lewis Davis
Winchester
Ind
John Belcher
Livestock Prices Across Georgia and Montgomery Markets
Livestock arrivals totaled 230 cattle 150 calves and 2600 hogs at eight plants in Georgia and nearby Alabama and Florida. Hog prices ranged from 12 to 18.75 dollars with soft and semi hard barrows and gilts in the 15 to 18 dollar band. Montgomery dampened by slower hog values with mixed cattle and calf prices across several weight classes.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Montgomery Market
Montgomery
Fed- State
Mkt
Union Stock Yards
Barber's itch disease facts by the Excyclopedia Britannica
The Excyclopedia Britannica states that despite its name barber's itch does not cause itching. The note clarifies this historical term as a misnomer in modern understanding.
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Excyclopedia Britannica
Girl Without Hands May Soon Have Them
Grace Purcell a five year old girl from Lovejoy Georgia could soon possess functioning arms after the first in a series of operations to fit artificial limbs. Doctors say muscles were located and hooks will drive plastic fingers once motor functions are ready. The project is funded by a nationwide donor fund started by railroad engineer Henry R Lee after Grace failed to wave.
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Newark
N. J
CUP
Grace Purcell
Lovejoy
Raymond H
Kessler
Henry R. Lee
Grace
One Houston Case Reversed Another Affirmed By Court
The Alabama Court of Appeals affirmed John Donalson a Houston County case and reversed another. Donalson, 47, convicted May 11 last year of receiving or concealing stolen property and sentenced to two years. He was linked to theft of two hogs. The court affirmed a 10-year sentence for Robert Kornegay, 17, convicted of carnal knowledge of a girl under 12 after arrest in July 1947 and conviction in November 1947. he had been free on bond during the appeal.
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Alabama Court of Appeals
Houston County
Associated Press
John Donalson
Robert Kornegay
Young Kornegay
Unions and Taft-Hartley Bill Hearings Push to Feb 10
Number 713 board may enter a jurisdictional dispute during a strike while hearings on repealing Taft Hartley and restoring Wagner act move slowly. Tobin and Herzog testifying as committee votes met to wind up hearings by February 10. Hearings to run daily 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Feb. 10 with one Sunday off as Senate session affects schedule.
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Tobin
Truman
Herzog
Senate
Georgia Governor Race Bills Spark Eligibility Debate
Gov M E Thompson says he can run again, arguing his term is unexpired while Lt Gov Marvin Griffin says he will study the two House measures. House Speaker Hand and Floor Leader Twitty introduced the bills, which would let the General Assembly decide governor eligibility and create party executive committees as final authorities on candidate qualifications. Rev Frank Gowen condemns the measures as unconstitutional encroachment on court power.
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M. E. Thompson
Talmadge
Georgia
Eugene Talmadge
Marvin Griffin
Griffin
Fred Hand
Edge
Frank
Twitty
Frank Gowen
Glynn
House
General Assembly
U. S
Democratic State Executive Committee
Eligi
Italy Bank Workers Strike Over Split Shifts
About 44,000 Italian bank employees walk out in a protest against plans to introduce split work shifts. The action targets management policies and aims to pressure concessions amid ongoing labor tensions.
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Eyplnyes
Rome
Italy
Emoulov
Groundhog Prophet Dismisses Rival Claims in Quarryville
In quirky exchange, the Punxy prophet from Quarryville, Pennsylvania, scorns rival forecasts and a scientist's mating theory. He jokes about staying in his burrow as 20 degree cold bites, while Dr. Loreno heads to Florida to ride out the chill.
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Quarryville
Pennsylvania
Loreno
Florida
Western winter storms cause heavy losses and widespread damage
Isolated regions rely on air drops to reach starving livestock while snowbound towns receive supplies by airlift. Wyoming and Nevada report cattle and sheep losses and uncertain totals. statewide impacts include wildlife losses, citrus crop damage in the Southwest, andmillions in telecom line damages. Weather may alter final counts after spring thaw.
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Wyoming
Nevada
Nebraske
Nebraska
Gordon
Webyr
Chamber
Nebr
Wexay
Colorado
Washington
Town
Montana
California
Ttek
North Dakota
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Arizona
Texas
Citrus
Rio Grande Valley
Texes
Southwestern
Midwest
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Arkansas
Iowa
Northwestern Bell Telphone Company
Truman Defends Planned Economy Amid Political Attacks
President Truman warned against equating planning with communism while stressing the need for a sound American economy. He contrasted planned and controlled economies, recalled past depressions, and urged national leadership to fulfill global responsibilities, saying failure would be like regressing to the ninth century.
Li Tsung-jen May Fly To Communists For Peace Talks
Acting President Li Tsung-jen may fly to Communist territory to seek peace talks, sources say the move is under consideration only if all other peace efforts fail. The idea faces questions of national reach and whether any pact could bind all of China, with limited engagement expected beyond the Yangtze region. The front line near Nanking remains quiet with minor rifle fire but no confirmed renewed fighting, and reports of hostilities near Tsingtao are officially denied.
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Nanking
Li Tsung-jen
Shanghai
Hankow
Yangtze Valley
Chiang Kai - Shek
Chiang
China
Yangtze
Fu Tso-yi
Peiping
Death notices for Gus Fountain and Thomas Richards
Funeral services for Gus Aubrey Fountain 62 were held at Johnson Funeral Home chapel with burial in Memphis church cemetery. He was found dead in a Columbus boarding house room and survived by his widow, four daughters, one son, and eight grandchildren. Also reported, Thomas A Richards 66 of Eufaula route 5 died in an Abbeville clinic. His survivors include his widow, two daughters Eva and Helen, a son Thomas, three sisters, a brother, and burial at County Line church after graveside rites conducted by Masons.
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Gus Aubrey Fountain
Johnson Funeral Home Chapel
Memphis Church
L. W. Jones
Fountain
Barbour County
Houston County
F. N. Fountain
W. R. Pritchett
E. A. Wiihite
Thomas A. Richards
Abbeville
Thomas A. Nichards
Eufaula
Funeral for Sergeant Walter Parker of Webb
Funeral services for Sergeant Walter C Parker twenty one of Webb are set for 3 pm Thursday at Webb Baptist church with Rev C C Balkeen and others officiating. Interment will be in Webb cemetery. Parker was killed by a truck on Okinawa December 6 while serving about two and a half years with Headquarters Service Company of the 931st E A Group on Okinawa. He was a member of Center Baptist church and the Woodmen of the World. Surviving are brother Robert O Parker and three sisters Mrs Major Brackin Mrs Harold White and Miss Nina Joyce Forrester. Active pallbearers include Jack and Aubrey E Parker Preston Knowles David Kirkland Robert Livingston and Walton Barber.
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Walter C.parker
Webb
Webb Baptist Church
C. C. Balkeen
Manuel Givans
M. Medima
Ward-Wilson
Parker
Okinawa
Tivo
E. A
Center Baptist Church
Woodmen of the World
Rober O. Parker
Major Brackin
Webo
Harold White
Dothan
Nina Joyce Forrester
Columbus
Jack
Aubrey E. Parker
David Kirkland Preston Knowles
Robert Livingston
Walton Barber
Norway weighs regional security pact with Sweden and Denmark
Norway studies options for possible participation in a regional defense system with Sweden and Denmark. The government views a regional pact as compatible with the UN charter and aimed at preventing aggression. It notes long peaceful relations with Russia as neighbors.
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Norway
Sweden
Denmark
U. N
Russia
Tenants Receive Free Rent Card Benefit in Muskogee
In Muskogee Oklahoma residents of Heber Battles apartments are given holiday cards that double as credit memos for one week’s free rent in January. The program affects 50 or more tenants who receive the cards annually through the landlord.
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Muskogee
Okla
Heber Battles
Battles
Rev Joseph Aven Becomes Pastor Phenix City Churg
The Rev Joseph A W Avery of Dothan will accept the pastorate of a Baptist church in Phenix City Alabama and preach there Sunday. A native of Enterprise he was raised in Dothan and graduated from Dothan School. He studied at Mercer University and the Baptist Seminary at Loy. His first church after seminary was Newton then Prattville for eight years and the Phenix City pastoral later served Greensville church for eight years. Married with one daughter he was honored at a Greenville church service last week with ministers from local denominations.
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Joseph A. W. W. Avery
Dothan
Wit Baptist Church
Phanj Ala
Avery
Mercer University
Baptist Seminary
Loy
Newton
Prattville
Aftor
Phenix City
Greenvillery
The
Greens
Methodists
Presbytery
Greenville
Mule sale mixup at local store hints at missed deal
Number 12 Parish story notes a mule entering a store too late to influence a business deal. The clerk recalls a prior misimpression of the store as the neighboring table and a potential sale that could have happened if the mule had arrived earlier. Letters from distant readers in New York and California discuss the visit.
Local Chamber Committee to Approve Appointments
The chamber committee approved the citizen’s group selected by Flowers and advised readiness to approve additional appointments if fiat. Ed Wells Sr. heads the committee which plans to begin work immediately on a festival program.
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Flr
Thy
Chamber
Flowers
Ed Wells
Comtee
Himo
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Horace Tal
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Elsced Treasures
Hovey
Folsom
Sibyl Pool
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Forest Adarox
W. F. Calhoun
Foster Street Methodist Church
Board of Stewards
Huey PD. McInnish
Alabama
State Supreme Court
McIinnish
School of Law
University of Alabama
Wiregrass
Lewie H. Adams, Jr
Columbia
Joseph F. Ward
Paul J. Ward
Geneva
Cassie Bagwell
East Burdeshanst
229Th Ordnance
Japan
Bagwell
Midland City
Sam J. Parish
Louisiana
Parish
J. L. Johnson
Sacred Harp Musicave
Ulnar
For All
Candida
Kiwanis Club
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Walter Parke
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Royal Watch
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