Boy Scouts Buy 520 Acre Camp Near Clintonville
The Tuscaloosa area tale reports the Boy Scout Council completed a 520 acre purchase to expand scouting in eight districts. A $5,500 check was handled by Rey C. Crow. deed recording is planned tomorrow. Development includes a lodge for 106 to 150 Scouts, multiple troop camps, and future lake projects near Pea River Reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Sawyer
Bama Boy Scout Council
Mr Sawyer
Rey C. Crow
J. ¥. Cooke
Alex Huey
J.B. Sahba
Do‘than
Counci
Acout
Willa Hall
New York
Moneres
Tadre
Roynell
Clintonville
Enterprise-Rocky-Head Road
Pea River
Rotary
Enfaula
Seguisan
Barbour
Idjoinine
New Year's Day in Dothan: Stores Closed and Socials Open
The first day of 1948 found Dothan residents largely off work as many shops and businesses closed. A few offices drug stores and eateries remained open. Club members gathered for the annual New Year Eve events while private parties and church services marked the holiday. Some residents traveled to bowls games in Miami and New Orleans as dawn broke through rain and clouds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Citieus
Areds Fen
Country Club
Miami
New Orleans
Mom
Pop
First Baby of 1948 Contests in Dothan Hospitals
Reports from Dothan hospitals indicate one has no current expectant cases while the other awaits the stork with one expectant mother. Prizes, tied to the earliest birth, hinge on which hospital records the first baby of 1948, last year arriving at 12:47 a.m.
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O Dothan
Woop
Eagie
Dothan
Jessian Uisety
Fou Acenitt
Preacher Phart
Garanseh
Roy
Texas Chief Justice Dies On New Year’s Day
Texas Chief Justice James P. Alexander of the State Supreme Court died today of heart disease. He was 64 and had been ill since last summer. Alexander had recently returned to the bench for limited service and was a former dean of the Bay University law school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin, Tex
James P. Alexander
State Supreme Court
Alexander
The
Bay University Law School
Abandoned Children After Robbery Linked to Bainbridge Case
In Bainbridge Georgia a seven month old girl died and her year old brother was found abandoned in a swamp after their parents robbed a cab driver. Sheriff Ro A Stephens identified the children as Mr. and Mrs. EC Cook of Bainbridge. Police sought Eugene Cook as a possible relative. The parents reportedly stole twenty dollars and fled in a rowboat before abandoning the children. The mother searched for the kids but could not locate them. Page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Deemar
Stephens
EC Cook
Bainbridge Stephens
Eugene Cook
Gover
New Courthouse Plan Explained Amid Budget Talks
Probate Judge Adbert Laur outlines a plan to study a new courthouse funded by 25k to 30k yearly from general faculty, with 50k from Napier Field profits added to a building fund. Voters would answer three questions on whether to build, bond for funding, or use a different site, aiming to avoid a bond if possible. County officials emphasize the need for secure vaults and permanent records storage, noting the existing building’s deficiencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adbert Laur
Logue
Napier Field
Hud
Lorne
Tmeustin County
Vaurt
Houdan
Acencia- Han
Anne
Two Men Arrested Ac Drielan Neivare G Johnston charged
G Johnston aged 40 of 212 W Main was arrested yesterday for driving while intoxicated after a collision with another auto. Investigating officers report the crash occurred near 218 W Main Street in front of Granier's home.
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G. Johnston
Main
Johnston
L. 1
Granier
Main Street
Johndon
Mizan
Neoro Jailed Here On Bigamy Charge
Edward Gilord reports Neoro Jailed on a bigamy charge in Hor ton County. Sheriff West Carers secures of marryitz GeGertha G Ford, 2, of Newport. A separate case lists Pat Kepnolds, 22, of Houston Cre finals divorce decree, while another suspect is held on 6330 bond for a knife incident.
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Edward Gilord
Ton County
West Carers
Gilford
Marryitz
GeGertha G.ford
Newport
Seaves
Pat Kepnolds
Houstos
Beyvard Id Nerre
Worrar
24 DEAD IN TORNADOES TRAIN WRECK KILLS 11
Missouri persists through a blizzard as two trains collide near Sedalia and a wrecked pullman car yields multiple fatalities. Rescue crews rush injured to Sedalia hospitals while a second section of the train is diverted. Authorities report 24 dead and 11 killed in the wreck remains under investigation with weather hampering communications.
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Jefferson City
Sedalia
Hazildons Road
Dontars
Ymutanees
Uie
Cannes
Fiere
Missouri Pacific
Kane Teas City
Trio Pleads Guilty To Extortion Charge Five Years
Three defendants Maria rna specs Kinet Hemhe 22 Bomel Macaein 1% and Doyle Hines HR admitted guilty to an extortion plot demanding 92 percent of a tele V business from banker J J Jones. They were sentenced to five years hard labor in Welch by Judge. The court room included the minors fathers. A fifth man Daniel Fate George remains in custody. trial or further action pending.
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Mariarna
Kinet Hemhe
Bomel Macaein
Doyle Hines
Graceville
J. J. Jones
Kallingy Jones
Teveareold
Ci Jude
Welch
Methaon
Hines
Harvey Crutchfeld
Daniel Fate George Rtentathes
Ted Lara
Gracie
Renee de Bey Mave
Cero
Bay Mosin Frract Wejtne and Treemis Genves Highlight Local Ties
Hutier County representative Kar M. Mi Gewia, a member for 36 years, is noted for service to the community. The piece references temple graves, a starter arrodment, the Gorrran, and a date of Ataty in a local edensl page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutier
Bemberman
Rheden Orhelar
Revelry and Reverence Mark New Year 1948 Events
The piece describes public celebration and solemn reflection as a community rings in 1948. It notes religious observances, traditional rites, and the hopeful mood of citizens amid wartime memories and ordinary life. It mentions leaders, rituals, and the public’s desire for peace and progress in the new year.
Beck Says Folsom Sabotage Charge Jolts Local Govt
A garbled report centers on Beck accusing Folsom of sabotaging local government. It mentions charges, a court appearance, and upcoming community events and meetings with officials, academics, and voters. The text references names like Janee Ko and Willar and Mary and notes a planned schedule for the following day.
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Beck
Folsom
Peehath
Crete den
Sodan
Willar
Mary’ Falemin
Princess Anne Vows Love For Michael
Princess Anne publicly expresses love for Michael as their engagement awaits formal announcement amid royal ceremony notes. The couple confirms affection, signaling a forthcoming official confirmation from palace sources.
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Princess Anne
Michael
Solon Renews Talk Of Meat Rationing
Solon renews discussion on meat rationing amid wartime controls. The call comes as officials tout economic controls and public compliance. Authorities emphasize fair distribution and provisional limits until new policies are enacted.
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Solon
Petrillo Calls Musicians Out Of Recording Studios
Reported action by Peter Petrillo affecting musicians across studios today. Details are unclear in fragmentary text but indicate a widespread stand outside recording sessions and potential labor dispute actions involving performer unions and studio operations.
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Petrillo
Louisiana Arkansas Winds Struck Rural Areas Leaving 24 Dead
A severe wind and rain event swept parts of Louisiana and Arkansas, with Cotton Valley and nearby communities hit hardest. The toll reached 24 known dead and many injured as stores and homes were destroyed. Multiple towns including Haynesville Seton and Mantee reported fatalities and extensive damage.
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Stirevero
Cotton
Louisana
Askin
Cotton Valley
Memphis
Fenn
Avea
Seton
Wykesvile
Haynesville
Village
Altheirmer
Ark
Mantee
Mia
Phandreds
Hatietess
Ithbed
Eter Weir
Uae
Tver Valles Wiit
Honthogsraail
New
Bartiehy and
Cor Wits Stench
Cor Wits Stench Mentones
Va Wind
Fuadgae Cine Eterna Ait
Photon Cculbepa
Ati Treet
Miura
Tony Facie
Greeks Declare Konitsa Freed Amid Allied Push
Reports from Athens say Konitsa has fallen after a siege as Greek forces push westward to clear paths toward the capital. The advance follows clashes around Bourouni Bridge and near the border with Albania, with rebel elements reported to be moving.
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Athens
Konitsa
Fia Cane
Albania
Ronitee
Aptae
Bourorani — Bridge
Hanites
Konitaa
Waa Ane
Rovernment
Konttin
Fiveex
Weasley Maerdania Ince
Glenda Foress
Youth Questioned in Parents Death Shocking York Case
In Winston County a youth, aged 10, was questioned by Meath Carolina officers after the fatal shooting of Mr and Mrs Milhipa. The couple were found killed in their garage and their daughter reported the boy had dated Tommy regularly. Police described the youth as temperamental and capable of violence, noting prior disagreements and a heated argument last Tuesday.
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Vonk
Meath’ Carolina
Trinny Lee Phillips
Wes
York Canary
Tineers
Auld
Berate Jenkins
Winston
Brnie Shure
TF Milhipa
Mfagine Fenen
Garane
Mra
Hevaie Senkine
Bry
Pon Yeaterday
Tommy
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Washington
Bistery
Anderson
Pettey
Stet Roe
Nateon
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Addi
Svallenie
Diar Pockers
Louisiana
Arkansas
Jared
Oyun
Aitaps Hoke
Dibesville
Taut
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Pete
Catan Valley
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