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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
6
The American Association voted to discontinue seven inning nightcaps in afternoon baseball double headers. From now on twin features starting before 3 p m must include two full nine inning games. Political notice and candidacy announcements follow in separate items.
A series of Democratic primary election notices from Alabama officials state candidacies for Houston County Board of Revenue across districts 1 to 4. Names include W Perry Calhoun, Robert E Meadows, J C Bob Fowler, A O Summerford, and Jack Stuckey, with districts 2, 3, and 4. Each notice notes eligibility under May 7 and June 4, 1946 primaries.
Jackson County Red Cross announces two Home Nursing demonstrations in the Ritz theater February 14 at 4 by a 15 student Cottondale High School class who recently earned certificates. Mrs. W. B. Shores of Cottondale chairs Home Nursing. Mrs. Daisy Carlisle, RN, instructor, will supervise. Graduation totals: Graceville two classes with 28 certificates. Coltondale class with 15. Other classes in Sneads and Grand Ridge. Chapter reports show county War Fund progress toward $15,650 quota and 100 dresses completed for overseas shipment plus 75 more. 351 cases handled for service members and families. Junior Red Cross progress noted. Norman Houghton named head of First Aid for 1946.
Local readers report a curious string of unrelated headlines touching farms kerosene burglaries and retail oddities. The note lists items from autos and doughnuts to pianos and cosmetics, suggesting a lighthearted take on peculiar business patterns and missing customers.
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