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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1950
Page
2
Hal Boyle lists ten paths to lasting fame for the rest of the century. He jokes about world unity, debt reduction, and inventions while noting serious ideas like cures, new religions, and improved transportation. The piece includes a playful exchange with his wife Frances about beauty and motherhood.
Special from Donalsonville reports Seminole County's 1930 agricultural plan aims to offset peanut acreage cuts with five diversification projects. Dairy, hog production, truck crops, sweet potatoes, and pasture are promoted with marketing plans, demonstrations, and a nearby Grade A milk outlet. Extension specialists support expanded per acre cash crop production and community organization to implement the plan.
Blakely police assigned junior patrolmen in white tops belts and caps to guide traffic around Blakely Union School. Belts badges and caps for the patrol were purchased by local clubs. Patrols included Jimmy Holman Lewis Jones Billy Bryant Sam McPhaw Mickey McPhaul Joan Mansfield Melvin Ready Harold White James Hayes David Jones J C Togers J D Arnette George Fyle Milton Cashwell under Police Chief Dallas Lisenby.
Auburn Alabama farmers see egg income rise as surveyed flocks average 173 eggs yearly earning about $7.05 per hen after feed costs. Weeks notes profits rise when growers raise their own grain and maintain efficient flocks, with half eggs sold locally and higher quality hens driving returns.
William Brody 88 renowned American showman died of a heart attack earlier but his passing was kept private until Grace George announced it after a matinee. He produced about 300 plays and many films, shaping boxing wrestling and six day bicycle racing in a career over five decades.
HARTSELLE AP The Citizens Bank of Hartselle was damaged by fire in the basement Friday night. Damage confined to a storage section. some old records destroyed. Loss estimate unavailable. Fire started from defective wiring and brought in firefighters within about 30 minutes.
Judge D C Halsted will address the Dothan Men's Camellia Club tomorrow night at seven o'clock at the Wagon Wheel. Officials say the club is open to any man in the area interested in camellias, with no requirement beyond interest. last year the club had 73 members and 35 dues were already paid for 1950.
FBI says three Athens men admitted taking part in the Ardmore Alabama bank robbery last Wednesday. About 1412 dollars recovered. 1049 from a field site and 305 from James Wilson Jr. 53 from prior recovery. Bonds set at 10000 each.
Blakely mayor and council meet with one new hire as marshal Tom Grier replaces Joe Bridges. Reelected include City Clerk George Roberts City Engineer E R Adams Street Superintendent Thea Williams ice plant foreman Ottis Blackburn police chief Dallis Lisenby and officers J S White Casey Jones J B Bowman fire chief C H Wood and others.
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