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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1950
Page
2
Health officer Dr W T Burkett urged LaFointing residents to vaccinate dogs before September 1 per state law. He warned rabid foxes in the county endangering people and animals, noting 44 positive rabies tests last year and that only 1,340 of about 6,000 dogs were vaccinated.
A fragmented passage notes ancient belief that demons aided magical practices, recording a Britannica reference. The text cites widespread World belief in demon assisted magic and mentions an Encyclopedia Britannica entry. The snippet remains unclear but suggests historical views on occult power and demon involvement.
Hal Boyle sketches a Baltimore weather day as a traveling salesman endures rain and distance. He notes cities merge in memory, reads a long loving anniversary letter from home, plans a quiet gift of flowers, and resolves to press on regardless of rain or shining.
Young Junior high school students donated 370 dollars to the Houston County Heart Association yesterday. The drive raised 1392.09 as the schools’ share in a county fund campaign. Junior One contributed 23.04, Junior Two 33.58, and Junior Three 441. County Chairman Fred Garner noted the drive was the first report from any school in either system. About 300 dollars in checks arrived by mail as the campaign opened. Plastic heart containers are in stores, banks, firms, and schools countywide for contributions. The Dothan Service League, chaired by Mcn Willian Eliott, handled container distribution.
A clerk announced the criminal calendar for the Circuit Court with cases to be heard by Judge D. C. Halstead. Monday lists include embezzlement, assault, false pretenses, and property offenses involving Odum Smiths, Robertson, Robitson, Wilsons, Kirkland, Glyens, Bolton, and others. Tuesday adds more false pretenses, second degree burglary, and related counts against named defendants.
A slate of criminal notes includes Levey Porter alias and Teeta Thomas charged with intent to murder and assault and battery, Edgar Anderson and Hattie Davis appealing. Edgar Pynes, Eugene Smith, and Winfred Entinger face assault with intent to murder and larceny. C. C. Upshaw appeals for bad checks while others seek further action.
Laymen of the Burst Christian Church host the second monthly gathering of the year with a Montgomery delegation expected to report on layman activities. A covered dish supper at 9 o clock closes the evening, with Frank Scofield assisting pastor. Election of local officers is planned.
Dick Yocum of Pekin Illinois, a blind World War II veteran and senior sociology student at East Texas State College, uses humor as a way to earn money. He recalls his dormitory blackout tale where he led students on a humorous march for a small fee. The article notes his belief about earth sciences and its magnetic field.
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