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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1949
Page
5
INGHAM AP The Michigan Education Association unit endorsed a 12 month laymen program for teachers with a plan to present it to the State Legislature in May. A. B. Meadows superintendent of education noted the proposal would not extend the school term but would add activities like camping and special instruction, using three months for conferences and workshops.
Mobile azalea trail, already bursting with blossoms, opens this afternoon with ceremonies in Bienville Square. Governor J C Inter represents Alabama, responding to a welcome by Mayor Ernest Megzginson. The 20 year old trail is expected to draw 100000 visitors as azaleas bloom across Mobile from yards to streets.
Dr Meadows outlined a program to raise teaching to full time status, boosting professionalization. A bi annual appropriation of about 90000 is sought for a 12 month setup, with present funding near 38000000. Delegates proposed electing a State Board of Education members who would appoint the state superintendent. currently the Governor names board members.
Special report from Donalsonville notes the first oil and gas test in Seminole County began this week three miles north of Iron City on Emily Harlows land. Mont Warren of Donalsonville and Grace Drilling Company of Houston conduct the test to about 4,000 feet, with three eight hour shifts, aiming to tap formations already productive in Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Texas.
In Wabash Indiana an adopted city ordinance required weed cutting to knee height prompting questions about local standards and enforcement. The measure aims to control overgrowth while raising concerns about practicality and impacts on residents.
Houston County farmers and 4-H boys were honored at the Dothan Chamber of Commerce dinner for high yield corn projects. About 60 attendees heard Extension leaders discuss improved corn production, hybrids, and its impact on hogs and livestock, with barbecued steaks served.
The Legislature approved a bill allowing Sunday motion pictures to operate in any city or town with local licensing. Previously banned by state law, operators could argue Sunday showings were charitable after donating part of receipts. Senate conference report removed a ten percent charity requirement and delayed openings until local votes. Senator Overby supported removing the amendments while Senator Harrison protested the agreement.
Marianna hosts an annual citizenship dinner and loving cup award next Thursday at Fellowship Hall, First Methodist. Mrs. Katie Tindel presides, Rev. DuRant to officiate, and guest speaker is Florida Congressman George Smathers, introduced by Amos E. Lewis.
The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce selects standing young men of the year with the citizenship cup, donated by S A Dalfin, to be presented for the fourth time. Miss Evelton Davis, city clerk and lieutenant governor for the fourth district of Pilot International, and a past president of the local club, will perform the presentation. The cup honors past recipients including Wen. W. G. Lowery, Char Ten Keen, Rov B. Beall, and reflects a panel from Pilot Club, Business & Professional Women, Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis for its selection.
A Dre ichardson County farmer in Nebraska finds inflation real as he bought a tractor for 1.38 and after seven years of use sold it for 1670 dollars, showing a strong gain despite rising prices.
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