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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1949
Page
2
Fred Garner of Dothan has been reappointed chairman of the Houston County Cancer Society 109% fund campaign. The piece notes campaign roles, local officials, and health department disease reports for Houston County with references to measles and other illnesses, plus local civic meetings and elections.
A local extension guidance describes several methods to remove grease spots from walls. Use magnesia applied to the stain, let stand, brush off, then use a warm fan to dry. A clean white cloth can lift remaining residue, followed by drying with a fan.
ATLANTA UP The Georgia House of Representatives defeated by 103 to 61 a bill to legalize dog racing in the state. Opponents warned of increased vice and gambling, while supporters argued it would boost tourism and add about 2 million dollars annually. Debate touched on taxation of pools and admission fees, with lawmakers citing religious and moral concerns. The vote also reflected broader politics as voter registration changes were discussed, signaling potential stalemate for a proposed constitutional reform effort.
Clifton Bradford 32 of Washington was arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses after claiming his truck needed expensive repairs and a wrecker in Houston County. Investigators found no truck exists and Bradford is charged as the case remains under investigation.
The story notes Bulgaria and Poland moving toward single party dominance as Communists and Socialists merge to form powerful blocs. Officials expect Bulgaria to set a pattern for other Communist nations, with Bulgaria’s joint Communist Socialist workers party leading the way and Poland following the trend.
Two snow removal crews were sent toward Mott in Hot Tiger County and Belfield to Bowman as severe weather crippled operations. In Neligh Alliance and Valentine snow efforts paused with much equipment withdrawn. Nebraska saw the fiercest storm yet, closing 621 miles of roads and eroding 1 000 more miles by wind in South Dakota.
Police report three Black youths two two year olds and a 12 year old engaged in an attack on a Black man near a store. They stoned him and set fire to a bin after a quarrel with a man named Rolemon Gatteten. The 12 year old allegedly threw a lit match. the victim was struck and burned amid excelsior and straw. Officers withheld names pending investigation.
This week's Masonic schedule lists Houston Lodge No. 8% Monday at 7 pm for first degree work. Dothan Lodge forfection meets at Masonic Temple Bad Room at 7 pm for officer elections. Dothan Lodge No. 466 holds regular business and work Tuesday at 7 pm. 26th District Masonic Conference meets Wednesday at Headland with Headland Lodge hosting. Dothan Commandery No. 25 holds its annual meeting Thursday at 7 pm for officer elections and Knights Templar degree work.
The pope lamented the Mindszenty trial in a 25 minute consistory, condemning it as a grave affront to human dignity and church liberty. He urged Hungary to restore church assets and educate youth, stressing the need to uphold sacred family life amid political oppression.
In a year marked by staffing bans at the Reclamation Bureau, Michael Strang and Richard Boke were barred for not meeting engineer qualifications. Congress plans hearings on foreign aid and the economy while a presidential reorganization bill advances with broad authority support from Truman and Hoover.
Britain advances a radical naval modernization as scientists push atomic propulsion and guided munitions. Plans allocate about 99 million pounds for research, with jet ships, hydrogen peroxide fuel for subs, and reversible turbine tech. The fleet widens to include carriers, submarines, and new armored designs, signaling a major reorganization of naval training and strategy.
Six members of the Houston County health department will attend the annual state health conference in Birmingham this week. The Houston staff includes Dr. J. W. Burkett, Mrs. Roy Drngeers, Mrs. Paul Crawford, Estine Bush, Graves Knowles, and RB. Collier. They will depart Thursday morning and return after the first news week. Clinics will be held in their absence and two immunization and maternity clinics are canceled.
Farmers, 4H members, and locals aim for maximum quality production at minimal cost. Veteran trainers focus on tree planting as a key season. Over 500000 trees donated by two large state paper companies enabled this effort. Tapeworms infect many backbone animals across species.
Houston County board purchases earth mover road scraper and truck for 42943 after opening bids at a regular meeting. The dirt mover priced at 518935 leads the package while Solomon Motor Company secures the truck at 1920. Other bids considered include Buford Toonbaker for the scraper and Mack Ray Brooks Machinery for bulldozer.
Mrs Tommie Stovall Smith sues Gar rison Dry Cleaners for 999 damages over two coats stored for cleaning in June 1947. She claims the coats were moth damaged, with torn lining and soiling after release from storage, alleging agent mishandling in Interior Court filing.
In a bitter blizzard a convoy crawled through snow eight miles before engine failure forced a halt. Kelly fixed the generator belt to restart the tank and reach Bitter Creek where locals treated frostbite. Carpenter, injured and feverish, was moved by tank to Rock Springs hospital after two crewmen stayed behind.
In a disputed crime tale Turner was driven from Athens to Atlanta after a cab fare dispute. Hultey allegedly held him at gunpoint as bystanders alerted police at a nearby filling station. DeKalb Officers Jones Rowden and Broome arrested Turner at the jail.
Hog prices held steady to firm withloads of closely hogged hogs reaching up to 17.59 per hundredweight. Cattle and calves at Montgomery show light demand with slaughter steers and heifers 17.00 to 20.00, cows 12.50 to 15.50, calves mostly 12.00 to 27.00. hogs steady with 240-270 lb hogs 16.00 to 16.50 and 120-140 lb pigs 12.30 to 13.00.
A bipartisan commission proposes sweeping federal purchasing reforms to cut waste and improve efficiency. It would raise the non competitive bid ceiling to 1000 dollars, create a supply policy committee, and establish a nationwide stockhouse system run under presidential control to harmonize civilian and military needs. The report cites 748 storage centers and 70 percent of stocks deemed excess, urging direct executive oversight and revamp of the Treasury tied Bureau of Federal Supply.
A dramatic narration of a staged monster invasion sparks hysteria as crowds flood streets. Program directors reveal the scare was fiction, but rioters burn and damage El Commercio newspaper and the radio station building. Police arrive late as chaos spreads outside the city. In separate notes, cotton futures rise amid trade buying and short covering with modest gains in New Orleans and New York.
Lena Childree Oazen aged stay seven died at home on C119 route one. Survived by husband Frank Childree Clio route one three daughters Sally Carroll Artton route three and Birdie Cook. two brothers George Roberts Ryewibonne and Tom Roberts Chorout. Funeral at Sikes Creek church with Rev Myrtis Herring. burial in church cemetery Ozark Mortuary in charge. Mrs B T Jones died in Ozark aged 76, oldest Ozark Baptist member. survived by husband T. Jones four daughters, two sons, 19 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. Funeral at Baptist church with Rev Gere and Rev Judah. interment city cemetery Holman Funeral Home in charge. James Ta Dunn, 69, of Newton route two died after short illness. Funeral at Pilgrim Rest church with Rev Allenberg. burial church cemetery Ward-Wilson in charge. Survived by wife, two sisters, four brothers and 16 grandchildren. Oakley Machie, 63, Panama City attorney, died. Bay Line terminal superintendent. survived by wife, a son, a daughter, two granddaughters, three sisters. George Andrews Saliba, 73, Adania, died in Coral hospital. funeral at Johnson Funeral Home. burial city cemetery. Survives include one niece Mrs A D Maloof of Dawson and several cousins.
Robert E Glass a Houston County farmer died at Webb route one yesterday leaving a widow three sons Wilmer T Stockton Cal E and John E both at Webb two daughters Mrs J G McNet and Miss Bobby Joan Glass Tampa Fla four sisters Mrs S D Parris Thomasville Ga Mrs J S Hamm Alexander Ga Mrs G C Hall Pansey and Mrs E C Ingram Pansey one grandchild and several nieces and nephews Funeral services to be announced later by Johnson Funeral Home Essie Evsa Gunter forty six died at home here yesterday after long illness Funeral arrangements not complete and will be announced later by Bondeau Jeter Funeral Home Surviving husband W L Gunter seven daughters Mrs Annie Merle Hinchcock Mrs Gladys Groomer Mrs Mildred Fuller Mrs Hazel Fuller Miss Gertrude Betty and Beatrice Gunfer two sons Melvin and Hubert Gunter a half sister Mrs Lizzie Jones two brothers Coston and Hubert Sasser
Report notes the Israeli Arab conflict at a standstill as a new assembly convenes. The war began with Israel’s birth last May after Britain surrendered its mandate. UN negotiations for a permanent peace have stalled for over two months amid disputed Rhodes terms.
State investigator said about $350 in cash was taken from the Pick and Payery Enterprise store on a Saturday night. The store closed around 8:30 pm and the theft was discovered after the money, kept in a sugar box, disappeared. Police and investigators, including Lt. Prier and Curtis Bull, are leading the probe.
Skipperville special report states Theodore Beckwith, a 2 year old Black child, suffered serious injuries after the truck he rode in overturned on Clopton road. Two others escaped injury as the vehicle rolled twice. Patrolman J. D. Wieran said Beckwith appeared to losing control at high speed. The child was taken to Enterprise Hospital. charges of careless driving may follow.
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