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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1950
Page
5
A compact ad promotes faster heating with warm air rather than water steam. It references a heating and ventilating firm at 805 N Oates and advertises quick convenient loans offered by Finance Co and related contact details.
A probate notice from County records announces the will of Wentworth, with court dates in January and references to witnesses and heirs. The document notes appearance requirements and the standing of the will challenged in the county court.
Ted Williams, famed Boston Red Sox outfielder, attempted to give a false arrival time to avoid identification on a trip but was unsuccessful. The incident, reported from Havana, involves a notable baseball figure facing travel inquiries in the American League era context.
AP report details Georgia Bulldogs overpowering Kentucky Wildcats in a high scoring college basketball game. Georgia’s Bob Schloss scored 28 as Kentucky trailed by 13 at halftime and could not recover, despite Bill Spivey’s 8 points. The victory marked a season highlight amid a tough stretch for Kentucky.
Daytona Beach Florida reports ex postal inspector Herbert N Graham who retired after 43 years tracking mail swindlers will be buried Friday. He aided arrests of Joe Yellow Kay, Floyd Woodward, Reno operators Kay Merkay Moore and Graham. He traveled worldwide to safeguard U S mails. Survivors include wife Loretta and son Herbert M Graham of Washington.
The son of a slain Wilsonville dairy man testified at the murder trial, saying he recognized Charlie Williams fleeing the Swalley home after the night Oct 13 shooting. Mayor Robertson corroborated by describing a truck matching Williams’s vehicle entering the area, as cross examination continued.
The piece argues evil is unstable while good is stable, citing Proverbs and Dr. Richard Cabot. It suggests moral order governs reality, warns against lying, and urges walking with "green lights" rather than against God. The excerpt is from Abundant Living published by Nowodone Cokesbury Press.
A male quartet from the Dothan sanioy high school glee club with Miss LeMerle Penn at the piano performed at the Dothan Pilots meeting last night. Mrs Irene Lisenby led the program. The meeting also announced Ozark abetter night net for January 27 and nominating committee members. Two guests attended, Bliss Doris Moore and Miss Wildle Jean Pulreloth.
Students who missed classes due to a flu epidemic are returning to school. Mid term examinations were postponed and will be given today and tomorrow as several pupils rejoin.
The Wichita Kiwanis Club presents a program tonight featuring Mivanis International’s 35 year history, with talks by J. Whit Kink and J. High za tom. The Wichita Kiwanis Chorus will be aired at 9 p.m. on Radio WAGE as part of Rivania International’s 45th anniversary observance. The event celebrates over 3,000 Kiwanis clubs in the U S and Canada.
John Robert Powers promotes at home leisure during winter, suggesting cheap fun like Hawaiian hand dances and dune dances. He details simple steps, encourages readers to gather groups, and offers a costly booklet via mail order, labeling it a readers’ column exclusive.
NCAA bars six players from schedules and tournaments amid upsets across major conferences. Holy Cross and Duquesne remained unbeaten as DePaul, Georgetown, and St Johns posted notable results while Kentucky, Long Island, and Virginia Tech suffered surprising losses and upsets disrupted the top ranks.
Fragmented OCR shows a public notice from Cherry in Alabama referencing a road access and estate procedures. It cites bylaws and a goal to record land conveyance and deadline notes for interested parties.
Nationalists report mopping up remnants of landed forces on Hainan as they press to clear key strongholds near Chiang Kai-shek's government. Peiping radio accuses the West of hindering, while Mao era aid and development issues surface. Finland election results show coalition shifts with conservatives rising. UK Labor opens campaign with socialist platform and rationing calls ahead of February 33 polls.
Henry County Society aims to raise funds for crippled children with a drive totaling $1,800, aided by about 900 patients from the county receiving help. Future drives will begin at Thanksgiving and run through fall, with Lee traveling Friday to attend the Alabama Crippled Children Society meeting in Birmingham.
In a high stakes playoff, Hogan challenges Sam Snead for a rematch after last week’s dramatic battle. The event draws 5,000 fans and offers substantial gate receipts split between the Angelos Junior Chamber of Commerce and a sponsor. Hogan, returning after a car crash sidelined him months ago, aims to reclaim golf’s throne as Snead seeks his fourth win in the event.
BESSEMER AP A Detroit Tiger prospect House says he may be ready for the big leagues after a minor league season with a 285 average. He signed a 475,000 bonus two summers ago and was farmed to Flint in the Eastern League last year. He spoke of trying to play hungry and believes he can reach the majors despite debates over minor league time.
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