Funeral Rites Held for F N Hooper of Dothan Route Three
Funeral services for 69 year old F N Hooper who died at home on Dothan route three after a two week illness were conducted at Memphis Church with Rev. Joe White of Slocomb and Rev. J H Ethridge of Pansey officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife a son a brother and two sisters. Active pallbearers and honorary attendees were named.
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F. N. Hooper
Dothan
Memphis
Joe White
Slocomb
J. H. Ethridge
Pansey
Church
Ward-Wilson
The
Baptist Church
$25,000 Residence To Be Built Here
Horace Hall received a permit at the fire department Wednesday to build a residence on Girard street at a cost of $25,000. D. L. Trawick was granted a permit to build a private garage at 701 Mead street at a cost of $150.
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Horace Hall
Fire Department
Girard Street
D. L. Trawick
Mead Street
Rushing Boys Join Navy Here
Lee Roy and Herle Theodore Rushing of Ponce De Leon Florida enlisted in the regular Navy at the local recruiting station yesterday. Earnest E. Alen Chief Pharmacist's Mate joined the staff as medical officer. Edward Radimak from the office is in Pensacola for recruiting purposes. Ecuador is named for its direct relation to the equator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Roy
Herle Theodore Rushing
Ponce de Leon
Fla
Earnest E. Alen
Edward Radimak
Pensacola
Valentine anecdotes show gifts and gratitude across households
In a quirky Valentine notes column, husbands and bachelors joke about sending cards or anonymous gifts while some give peculiar presents. An uncle pays a niece’s ski injury bill, a bachelor lady gifts a cat a beef heart, and a country life husband sends manure. The piece ends by praising 14 million veterans and calling them America’s national Valentine.
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Valentins
Valentine
America
Valentie
Tax shift proposal on homestead and income tax debates
A subcommittee will study the election issue if time runs short for the State Democratic Executive Committee to pick a candidate. Dr Alyea advocates repealing the state homestead tax, funded by income tax receipts. He and Raymond D Fowler compare yields and urge constitutional changes to widen income tax, potentially abolishing local ad valorem revenue.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Ituly
Alyea
Finance Committee
Alvea
University School of Commerce
Revenue Survey Commission
Raymond D. Fowler
Fowler
Alabama College
Columbians Admit Segregation Founder Motive Trial
ATLANTA AP Four members of Columbians Inc described their group as founded on racial segregation. Witnesses said Loomis preached hate against Black people and Jews and that the organization planned to patrol white areas to keep Black residents out. Defendants denied threats or intimidation.
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Atlanta
Columbians, Inc
Charles A. Roberts
Homer J. Loomi, Jr
Roberts
Loomis
E. E. Andrews
George M. King
John Kaiser
January vital stats report births and deaths in county
Houston County health department reports for January that 172 live births 33 deaths and three still births were recorded. Dothan (Beat three) led in all three groups with 123 births 21 deaths and two stillbirths for the month.
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Houston County Health Department
Dothan
Truman Faces Rough Road as Party Bickering Grows
In Washington observers note weak third‑rank influence within the party as to Truman. Republicans threaten to trim his budget and scrap parts of the reciprocal trade program while Wilienthal faces Senate scrutiny for AP energy post. Hannegan’s speech highlights Truman’s status as leader and Roosevelt’s absence.
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Mr. Truman
White House
Congress
David E. Wilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Senate
Truman
Armed Services
Washington
Hannegan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Wartime blackout fuels debate on power restrictions
In a Lords debate amid wartime weather, the blackout of street Laais was linked to deaths as ministers forecast further rationing. Viscount Addie and other peers pressed for policy changes while opposition demanded the ouster of Manuel Shinwell and harsher controls. Additional rationing in clothing and food was suggested by cabinet ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
Tuel
Power
County tax mill rates and ad valorem reform discussed
Officials propose adding 6 12 mills to local assessments while the state collects 6 12, raising local total to 18 mills. Proposals include reassessing homestead taxes at 109 percent of value and adjusting mill rates as assessment rates rise, with variance in county collection capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyca
Abuuzi
Park Tour Seeks Funding For Alabama Conservation Projects
Lawmakers visited Chatta hoochee park to view proposed developments including five rental cabins at 3000 each, a 2000 water system, a 5000 canal, and plans supervision. They discuss park purpose, funding, and future uses at Camp Rucker and other sites as itineraries unfold through Alabama and Florida.
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Florida
Glover
Wood
Conservation Department
Chattahoochee Park
Malone
Gurledge
Wether
Bridges
Gilledee
CCC
Camp Rucker
War Department
Gulledge
Alabama
Tie
Austin R. Meadows
Montgomery
Verbena
Silver Lake
Compass Lake
Fla
Boam
Ozark
Jesse Adams
Dale County
Gulf State Park
State Forestry
Smith Lumber Co
Chapman
Brewton
Tittle River State Forest
Stapleton
Gulf Park
Fort Morgan
Mobile Bay
Mobile
Bayou la Barre
Clarkes County
Bladen Springs
Tuskegee
Chewacla State Park
API
Auburn
Cheaha
Visi Eastaboga Fish Hatchery
DeSoto State Park
Monte Santo
Tri- Cities
Shipping, unions, and rent control dominate hearings
Congressional testimony covers U S labor strikes at Alis Chambers plants led by CIO United Auto Workers and calls to nullify destructive union leadership while protecting sound unions. Marshall cautions on world crisis as Lane Poland issue threads diplomacy. Buck proposes rent control repeal with 10 percent increases and court enforcement, ending OPA. Lilienthal confirmation splits GOP, labor bills advance in House and Senate. De Mille urges ban on closed shop, while hearings probe newsprint monopolies and government ship safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Story
Alis-Chambers Manufacturing Company
House Labor Committee
CIO
United Auto Workers
Congress
C. Douglass Buck
R-Del
OPA
Buck
Senate Banking
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Senate
Truman
Lilienthal
GOP
Wallace White
Ylienthal
James P. Kem
R-Mo
House
Cecil B. de Mille
Senate Comittee
Great Cook
Detroit Board of Trade
Marshall
Capitol Hill
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Moscow
Germany
Austria
House Merchant Marine Committee
Weichel
R-Ohio
Frances P. Bolton
Rchie
State Department
Wherry
R-Neb
Small Business Committee
New York Cotton Bankhead Forest Tour Itinerary Planned
A tour group travels from New York to Bankhead National Forest then Oak Mountain State Park and returns to Montgomery on February 28. The final week begins March 3 with a stop at a nursery in Autauga Valley, passes through Selma to Valley Creek State Park, and ends the itinerary the same day back in Montgomery.
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Bankhead National Forest
Oak Mountain State Park
Montgomery
Autaugavills
Selma
Valley Creek State Park
Ruth Ann Hall Dies at Malone Florida at 71
Ruth Ann Hall of Malone Florida died at home after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev Rollins officiating and burial in the church cemetery. She was a longtime member of the church and leaves a large family including husband Sidney and 4 sons 4 daughters and 35 grandchildren.
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Friendship Baptist Church
Ruthie Ann Hall
Malone
Fila
Rollins
Church
Johnson + Wilkerson funeral home
Hall
Jackson County
Fla
A. T. Kingrey
T. K. Sniper
E. H. Hughs
Russell Coullitle
R. E. Ward
Wall Johnson
Sidney G. Hall
Robert Halil
Harrow
Clifford Hall
Orlando
Wilson Hall
Pensacola
Fletcher Hall
Gordon
Ala
Bill Fields Joins Atlanta Constitution Editorial Desk
Bill Fields former reporter and public relations officer joins the Atlanta Constitution as an editorial writer under Editor Ralph McGill. He previously worked at The Eagle in Dothan and the Bay Line railroad PR, served in the U.S. Marines, and later returned to Savannah Morning News before moving to this staff role. He is married to Hazel Cobb of Savannah and they have two children.
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William H. Wilb Fields
Dothan
The
Eagle
Bay Line Railroad
Atlanta Constitution
Ralph McGill
Fields
E. B. Fields
Columbia
Savannah
U. S. Marine Corps
Marines
Savannah Paper
Hazel Cobb
VFW Meeting Place Moved To Library
The VFW Auxiliary meeting planned for 7 30 tonight will be at Houston Memorial Library instead of the Recreation Center. Officials urge all members of both organizations to attend the gathering.
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VFW
Houston Memorial Library
Veterans Urged to Attach Dependency Records to VA Form
World War II veterans are cautioned not to forward copies of birth or marriage records when filing VA Form 17-1950 for GI Bill training. Attach dependency documents to the Certificate of Eligibility when returned to the VA to avoid confusion. The Dothan VA office at 301 North Foster Street provides full information.
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James W. Thornton
Veterans Administration Office
Dothan
Thornton
Dothan Veterans Administration Office
North Foster Street
Porter dies. body to join family in local funeral plans
Number 9 and machinist for the Jacksonville paper, survived by wife, two daughters Ann and Sally Porter, and his mother Mrs Cora A Porter who lived with him. The body will be sent tomorrow to the home of his uncle W W Gregory at 300 E Crawford Street for funeral services to be held with arrangements to be announced.
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Jacksonville
Ann
Sally Porter
Cora A. Porter
W. W. Gregory
E. Crawford Street
Atomic debate opens as TcNaughton questions reservations
Gen A G L TcNaughton, Canadian on the atomic commission, urged frank Russia and Poland statements on reservations. The UN set machinery to operate a separate conventional arms commission to draft plans for reducing forces and weapons not under the atomic commission.
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Gromyko
A. G. L. TcNaughton
Atomic Commission
Russia
Poland
U. N. Arms Reduction Commission
Sacred Harp Sing at Courthouse in Dothan
The monthly Sacred Harp sing in Dothan will be held at the courthouse on Sunday starting at 6 30 p m All singers and lovers of old time gospel singing are invited to attend.
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Dothan
Livestock receipts across several Georgia markets rise
AP and USDA reports from Thomasville Albany Columbus Moultrie and Tallahassee plus Chicago Montgomery and Dothan show cattle calves and hogs trading briskly. Prices vary by weight with hogs mostly steady to higher and cattle and calves posting firm to higher week totals and several lots moving at top end quotes.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Als
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Chicago
Iowa
Montgomery
Mkt
Union Stock Yards
Civil Service Seeks Drivers Mechanics and Helper
Civil Service needs drivers, mechanics, and helper, junior senior auto mechanic positions for ages 18 and up, with veterans’ exceptions. Examinations announced to fill roles in the Alabama Engineer District with pay from 1.07 to 1.82 per hour for mechanics and 18.22 to 24.40 yearly for chauffeurs. Applications through the Civil Service Commission secretary at the Dothan post office.
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Ebanic
Alabama Engineer District
Civil Service Commission
Dothan
Burglary at 1328 S St Andrews and 2 more in city
A car at 1328 South St Andrews was entered last night. a gray compartment was torn open and a .4 caliber Colt revolver, serial 10137, was stolen. Police report two other burglaries Wednesday with $33 taken in cash. Officers continue to search for suspects.
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Fairgrounds
S. St. Andrews
S. A. Cherry Wa
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Dothanoute 3
Navy
Ecuador
Equator
Wayside Flower Shop
Ostes St. Ph
Hamburger
Merrill
Martin Theatre
Buie
City Cafe
Cake Jones
Butch
Jones Office Supply CO
Complete Bookkeeping Systems
Reytype Cordons & Ribbons Commercial Printing
Kaiser
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Arthur Bliss Lane
Lane
Warsaw
New York
New Orleans
Ruth Ann Hall
Malone, Fla
Bill Fields
Sacred Harp
E Tonignt
Bob Regerson
City Auditorium
Dothan Club
National
Laymen’s Evangelistic Association
Montgomery Market
Civil Service
Speigner Concrete Block CO
OM Fairgreand
Houston
Chiropractic
James D. Grow
Sears
BAY Line
Panama City
Pullman and Coaches
Dothan, Ala
Campbellton, Fla
Cottondale, Fla
Panama City, Fla
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