Committee Formed to Push Napier Field Trade School
A Dothan Chamber of Commerce committee led by Clyde Lovern met to draft briefs for the State Board of Education. Members include Probate Judge Albert Logue Senator Guy Hardwick LaRue Horn C. C. Mosley Bruce Flurry and county education chief Salomon Baxter. The plan aims to bring the first state trade school to Napier Field and rally support across Geneva Henry Dale and Houston counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Lovern
Dothan
State Board of Education
Levern
Geneva
Henry
Dale
Houston
Napier Field
Southern Delegation Urges Congress 0 K Chattahoochee Funds
A Southern group of 30 men from Alabama Georgia and Florida urged Congress to approve a 5 million dollar budget for Woodruff Dam in Florida and 711 thousand for planning Buford Reservoir above Atlanta. The push was backed by eight representatives and five Senators and aligns with the President's budget proposing 5 million for Woodruff Dam. The four river flood control and power project totals 82.255 million dollars, with Buford Dam as another principal site to improve navigation water supply and hydroelectric power.
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Washington
House
Yraterday
Woodruff Pam
Florida
Buford Reservoir
Atlanta
Alabama
Georgia
Woodruff Dam
Chattahoochea
Flint
Apalachicola
Chattahagenee
Fla
Appropriations
Army Department
Woodruff
Buford
Tarn
Fire destroys 500 baby chicks on Camp Rucker highway
About 10 o'clock last night a fire at Perry Medley's chicken farm near Ozark on the Camp Rucker highway killed an estimated 500 baby chicks and damaged equipment. The Ozark fire department responded to the alarm.
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Ozark
Broeder
Perry Medley
Camp Rucker Highway
Stove Pipe Collapse Scares Home Residents
A stove pipe toppled in Ethel Hawkins home at 717 North Cherry Street yesterday afternoon prompting firetrucks to respond. Acting Fire Chief Floyd Harris said there was no fire damage. Firefighters quickly doused another blaze near J. E. Fanty off the Montgomery highway. damage described as slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Hawkins
North Cherry Street
Floyd Harris
J. E. Fanty
Montgomery Highway
Camellia Show Set At Dothan Country Club January 29
Dothan camellia growers will exhibit prize blooms Thursday January 29 at the Dothan Country Club in the annual Camellia Show under the Cherokee Club and Men's Camellia Club. Mrs. W H Turner heads the judges panel with K Sawats Mobile Dr J G Lee Macon Ga and W L Brox Montgomery accredited by the American Camellia Society. Exhibitors must register 7:30 to 9:30 am, and entries after 12 a m are non competitive. Plant owners must have grown blooms outdoors for at least six months. Prizes include blue red and white ribbons and awards for best kept stake, best individual bloom, best arrangement and best table setting.
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Dothan
Se Country Club
W. H. Turner
Haa
K. Sawads
Mobile
G. Lee
Macon
WL Broxes
Mon
Comery
American Camellia Society
Camellia Society
Carmel
Turner
Luther Wilton
Cherokee Club
Alto V. Lee
Samellia Club
War Is Possible Within 5 Years Experts Believe War Is Possible Within 5 Years
Washington experts and government officials warn that war remains a real possibility within five years. Secretaries Marshall Forrestal and Royall, plus the Air Policy Commission, say prevention by political and economic action is America's best safety. They also note a major war seems unlikely in the immediate term but cannot be ruled out if oppression escalates.
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Belman Morin
Washington
America
Marshall
Defense Forrestal
Army
Royall
Aire Policy Commission
Air Policy Commission
Hiza
Pearl Harbor
United States
Arras
Biennial Political Show To Start Here in Two Weeks
A statewide Democratic primary schedule begins January 26 with the State Democratic Executive Committee meeting in Montgomery to set primary dates and rules. Houston County races include tax collector and assessor, educator and board of education members, coroner, and the Inferno Court judge seat. Statewide contests cover a U S Senator a Congressman Public Service Commission two Supreme Court seats and eight at large delegates to the Democratic National Convention plus two district delegates. Turn to No. 19 on Page 2.
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Mouston
Montgomery
Rother
Webb Wells
Houston
Theiile
Houston County
Board of Education
J. Theodore Jackson
John Sparkman
Public Service Commission
Supreme Court
Highway Patrolman Injured In Andalusia Crossing Crash
Alabama patrolman M E Meredith was hurt when his car collided with an eastbound Louisville and Nashville train at a crossing in Andalusia yesterday. He was taken to Upcreat Hospital, where officials said his condition was very good.
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Andalusia
Alabama
M. E. Meredith
Louuville and
Nashville
Meredith
Uplhcreat
Atendants
March of Dimes Drives In Dothan Area
Local reports show March of Dimes efforts in Houston County with volunteers organizing booths at First National Bank and in Dothan. Citizens were urged to contribute to help polio victims, with a campaign headed by Mrs. Roquemore and led by Milton Wiktor and Houston County chairmen.
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Dorothy Winitaker
Houston County
Thorugh
AL DD. Rocherante
March of Dimes Booth
Dothay Service League
Isembern Tomn
Mooth
Milton Wikttors
Bux Horn
Williams
Wilson
Enim
Teague
Boata
Roquemore
Morris _htatune
Welden
James Thrower
Robert Dawkins
Latioay
Hudson Turner
Drury Flowers
Min We K. Molt
Sheriff Instructed To Buy Radio Sets
The Houston County Board of Stevenue instructed Sheriff Walt Crameron to place an order through the State Finance Department for radio equipment to be used in county automobiles. An application to use the two way pads in patrol cars was to be forwarded to the Federal Communications Commission. The cost to install would be limited by state permission, with frequency modulation radios estimated at 800 for each of three cars. The board also voted to advertise for two motor patrol road graders and dispensed with revival business.
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Houston County Board of
Stevenue
Walt Crameron
State Finance Department
Cathar City
Fiewals
Ti. C. Summerfard
Ure Board of Revenue
Sid Diasght
Federal Communications Combatman
Highway Patrol
Sine
Basnens
Fire Chief Urges Dathan To Boost Fire Prevention
Fire Chief urges Dathan to lead broader prevention efforts after a record setting fire loss last year. He notes a small portion of fires are contained with minor damage and calls on business leaders to join in stronger safety measures to reduce blazes.
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Dathan
Conacrauy
Harts
Romana
Coal Sale On Side Lands Truck Driver In Houston Jail
A Black motorist working for Grid Coat Company faces larceny charges after a disputed coal sale on the side. Deputy Stent FW Jones and officers reported a tense confrontation near Houston, with the driver remanded to custody as investigators pursue possible profits and the suspect’s stated plans.
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Houston
Grid Coat Company of
Daten
Stent
Jones
Wille Gada
Terracing Reaches High Here In 1947 Meet
A garbled Houston County fair entry hints at a 1947 terracing event with references to agriculture and culture. fragments mention a meet at Glen Court and several numeric figures, suggesting a local rural exhibition with contests or demonstrations and a scheduled event in the year.
Work Prayer Revive Suffocating Child
Fragmentary OCR text reports an incident involving a suffocating child. details are unreadable but indicate a plea or ritual of work and prayer. No clear names, places, dates, or authorities are identifiable from the provided fragment.
Snow Covers Deep South as Alabama Records Heavy Snow
A frigid cold wave blanketed northern Alabama and parts of the Deep South with snow and sleet. Montgomery saw about 1.6 inches, halting transportation, while Dothan endured drizzle and subfreezing temperatures around 25 to 30 overnight. Forecasters warned of lingering cold with possible snow and sleet before morning, and Mobile reported a sharp temperature drop from 49 to below freezing.
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Gulf Coast
Montgomery
Dothan
Hothan
Yea
Alabama Gulf
Roaldentz
Cottae
Mobile
Gandhi fasting marks sixth day as death bed debate grows
Report cites truly death bed warnings from Gandhi amid a fast observed by his followers in New Delhi. The AP account notes doctors worry over his condition, but a bulletin says peace remains the aim. A message from Gurduit urges prayer and calm as Congress and other leaders debate next steps. Page 2 references follow-up details and regional reactions.
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Gandhi
Milton Kelly
Mahundox Fe
Vyalthont- Telay
Weavtelark Ud
Congress Party
Herman Ani
Candi
Rover
Mouniain
Morterag
Pakistan
45 Persons Slain In Palestine Row
In a deadly clash near Bethlehem and Jebron, 45 persons were reported slain after Jewish fighters surrounded Arab villages and opened fire. Battles raged along routes near Delraban, Sakariya, and Dahraba as reports varied on casualties. A Haijuna broadcast listed one Jew and one Arab killed in fighting near Artout, with earlier reports stating 40 Jews were in the ambushed group.
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James DM
Ton
Jerusalem
Judean Hills
Jena
A. Hayana
Model T Loses to New Car in Local Collision
Jakie Stermie Vaughn of 6tt Montes atreet escaped serious injury when his 1923 Model T Ford was upended after a collision with a new Symouth driven by Clinton Ally Morrix at the intersection of Troy and Lena streets. Police report Morrix drove east on Troy while Vaughn traveled south on Lena. Vaughn’s car sustained minor damage and he declined hospital treatment. Maiton Hawk’s Plymouth was also slightly damaged. Hawk agreed to pay damages. no charges were filed.
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Jakie Stermie Vaughn
Montes Atreet
Ford
Clenton
Hawk
Vaughn
Records Of Marriages In Houston In Early Days Sealed In Walls
A fragmented manuscript describes old Houston marriage records sealed within walls during building renovations. The tale traces shelves, a vault like crack, and the discovery of faded ledgers hidden behind beams. Officials hope the sealed records stay intact for future verification.
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Houston
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