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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1947

Page

5

Inquest Ordered In Death Of Woman In British Cabinet

London coroner H Neville Stafford ordered an inquest into the death of Ellen Wilkinson, the sole woman in the British cabinet, after examination of organs prompted the move. Wilkinson died of a heart attack at St Mary’s Hospital after bronchitis, with tablets before admission under scrutiny. police saw no criminal action. The inquest, set for next Friday, will be public and follow normal procedures.

London H. Neville Stafford Ellen Wilkinson Stafford Miss Wilkinson St. Mary's Hospital The Daily Express Scotland Yard

Arm ed wins Widener race at Miami meet

Calumet Farrs Armed surged to victory at the Miami meet behind Yorke Sho.000 Widener Hic yesterday, moving within one race of the world record as Haleah and others trailed in a close finish.

Miami Fla Calumet

Four Marriages For Each Divorce Alabama's Record For Last Year

Alabama’s vital statistics show 90,284 marriages and 13,952 divorces in 1948, the highest yearly totals on record. The divorce ratio reached one for every four marriages, with war conditions and changes in population affecting trends.

Montgomery RDP Alabama Provisiona Vital Statistics State Health Department Bureau of Vital Statistics Ralph W. Roberts

Frank Gordon Perry County Solicitor Dies

Marion Ala AP Frank Gordon 45 longtime Perry County solicitor and civic and Baptist church figure died this morning after a short illness Funeral services will be Monday at 4 p m at Marion He was a Marion Institute and University of Alabama graduate Surviving are his father Dr S A Gordon two brothers Dr Hendon Gordon of Connecticut and S A Gordon of the U S Army two sisters Mrs Mary G Perkins of Anniston and Miss Joss Gordon of Marion

Marion Ala Frank Gordon Perry County Gordon Marion Institute University of Alabama S. A. Gordon Hendon Gordon Connecticut U. S. Army

Andalusia To Have New Bank In April

Andalusia and Brewton businessmen announced plans to form Covington County Bank in Andalusia with 170000 dollars paid in capital. The bank will open in April and include 100000 dollars capital stock 50000 dollars surplus and 20000 dollars undivided profits. Incorporators and stockholders include Charles Dixon Solon Dixon F L Derby J F Colquett A C Wilder Sr of Andalusia and J S Herlong of Brewton.

Andalusia, Ala Covington Charles Dixon Solon Dixon F. L. Derby J. F. Colquett Andalusia J. S. Herlong Brewton

Dusting Planlaunched for Alabama Crops This Spring

At least six airplanes are standing by in Baldwin County Alabama for use in dusting Irish potatoes cotton soybeans pecans and early corn with DDT and other insecticides this spring the effort aims to protect crops across multiple fields and counties.

Baldwin County Alabama

Rotary Club Ladies' Night Monday Planned at Houston Hotel

The Dothan Rotary Club will hold its annual Ladies' Night at 7:30 p m Monday at the Houston Hotel per President Bob Ward There is no noon meeting Monday due to the banquet The Rev E Tipton Carroll will lead the program described as very interesting and a surprise

Dothan Rotary Club Houston Hotel Bob Ward Rotary Club E. Tipton Carroll Ward

AAF Golf Tourney Lead Set By Col Wilson At Montgomery

Col Jim Wilson of Bowling Green Ohio and Maxwell Field shot two over par 73 to lead after the first 18 holes in the annual AAF golf tournament at Montgomery.

Farm Labor Count Near Eight Million On February First

About 8,280,000 people work on farms as of February 1, reflecting a large share of the agricultural workforce. The figure highlights ongoing reliance on farm labor across regions and seasonal hiring trends.

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