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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1947

Page

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Paul Refoule sues Georgia officers for 50000 damages

Paul R Refoule a French born artist seeks 50000 in a civil rights suit in U S District Court against six Fulton County officers and two insurance firms alleging brutality denial of counsel during questioning threats and false statements. He says officials conspired in 33 counts and 60 overt acts to deprive him of rights after his wife Pegey Alston Refoule was murdered.

Atlanta Paul R. Refoule Fulton County U. S Neal Ellis Refoule Fulton Atlanta Ellis E. G. Fitzgerald Paul Bradford H. B. Carroll C. L. Hughes H. W. Reed United States

Mrs Minnie Renfroe Dies After Long County Life

Mrs Minnie Renfroe sixty a lifelong Houston County resident died Sunday night at her home on Lothan route fair Funeral services were held this afternoon at Rocky Branch Church with Reverend Arthur Carlton and Reverend Carl Brewer officiating Burial was in the church cemetery Ward Wilson directing Surviving are three daughters Mrs W Lazhley Webb route one Mrs D M Crawford Dothan route four and Mrs Hubert Knowles Headland a son C R Renfroe Dothan three sisters Mrs Leon Howard Purvis Miss Mra Alex May McGee Ark and Mrs Lunie Overstreet Clyde La four brothers C M Newton Purvis Miss J H Newton Birmingham Ernest Newton New Orleans and Otto Newton Shreveport La and five grandchildren Active pallbearers Henry Hand V C Lokex Jr Roy Hughes Oliver Tidwell John Hudspeth Spurgron Sleien Honorary Members of the adult class of Rocky Branch Sunday School Dr H B Burdeshaw Bosman Nowell J A Hughes Piato Cherry J J Clayton Hosea Parier and J T Hand

Minne L. Renfroe Houston County Lothan Rocky Branch Church Arthur Carlton Carl Brewer Buriss Ward-Wilson W. Lazhley Webb D. M. Crawford Dothan Hubert Knowles Henry Hand V.C. Lokex Roy Hughes Olver Tidwell John Hudspeth Spurgron Sleien Rocky Branch Sunday School HB. Burdeshaw Bosman Nowell J. Af. Hughes Piatio Cherry J. J. Clayton Hosea Parier J. T. Hand

Fragmented Debate on Ethics and Privacy in Technology

A transcription sample shows Petrilo and Rep. Fisher arguing about humanity and machines. Petrilo questions future implications, touching on ethics, notes as human, and protection of business interests amid a broader tech debate.

Petrilo Fisher eTrex Moon Humanity Hunan Hiv Ord Petridy

Last Day To Register For Napier Field Swimming Class

Tuesday is the final day to register for the Learn to Swim class at Napier Field held mornings weekly. Transport will pick up swimmers at Minnie T Heard and Southside school playgrounds at 8:30 am and return by noon. The program runs 9 am Tuesday through Thursday at Napier Field, with Chiarious Beck leading the course. Beck, trained at Red Crow Aquatic School, also heads the afternoon Denham Country Club sessions, Monday through Friday at 2 pm.

Napier Field Minnie ‘T. Heard Southside Mopman Napier Ciharious Beck Red Crow« Aqusstic School Pine Mountain Dethan Country Beck Tost

Dorothy Spann Dies at Age Five Near Columbia

Funeral services for Dorothy Louise Spann five daughter of Buck E F Worrell were held at Ebenezer Church with Rev E M Cale officiating Burial followed in church cemetery Survivors include her parents grandparents Mr and Mrs Richard York of Dothan and Mrs George Worrell Columbia route two several aunts and uncles Active pallbearers were Bud and Trasis Werk Freddie Hinteher Howard Holmes C W Snellgrove and Walver White

Dorothy Louise Spann Buck E. F. Worrell Cantmels Ebenezer Church E. M. Cale Ward- Wi Charlyte Richard York Dothua George Worrell Columbia Route Two Pullbwarere Bud and Trasis Werk Preddie Hinteher Howard Holmes C. W. Snellgrove Sod Walver Wihie

Two Negroes Face Larceny Charges

Two Black men were arrested over the weekend on petty larceny charges, police records show. Houston County residents Nelson Kelley and Rosco Haker are named in the charges, with alleged thefts occurring on Saturdays. both were released on bond.

Houston, King Houston County Nelson Kelley Waterho Rosco Haker Midland City Mooney Newrooe de Feist

Folsom Signs Bills Banning Tax Tokens

Governor James E. Folsom signs laws ending use of sales tax tokens effective Oct 1. A bracket plan shifts tax to consumers with a tokenless system and a tax redemptions fund. Brace system starts next fiscal year, but many counties have already adopted it, detailing tax rates by price bands.

Folsom Massure Westemn Mainy Teresa

Former Dothan Man Dies At Orlando

Howard William Weed of Orlando and formerly Dothan died Sunday after a fast fall. Born in Ariton, he moved to Dothan as a child and lived on S Appletree Street. Survived by wife Dorothy Weed of Orlando two daughters his mother sister two step brothers and three half-sisters. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 4 PM in Orlando.

Howard William Weed Dothan Oanonisade Fla Weed Ariton Dorothy Weed Orlando Tia 7. W. Doa'er Florala Raw Patterson Pensylvania Paul Dozier Tiothan A.M. Dozier Pahokee Johnnie Evane Dothan

Ozark Man Charged With Drunk Driving

Robert E L Maund of Ovart route three was charged with driving while intoxicated after a traffic accident one mile south of Midland City on No 290 Saturday afternoon. Maund left the roadway, restored, and the car rolled over. Vehicle damage was about 100 dollars. The accident was investigated by Patrolman Al FL Macon.

Robert EL. Maund Ovart Midland City Hinhwaon Maund Danmiage Ian al FL Macon

Law would bar non callable bonds for public debt

A House committee on constitution and elections debated a Senate approved measure to outlaw non callable bonds issued by state, county and city governments to retire debt. The bill, sponsored by James Ho Allen of Etowah, aims to protect taxpayers by preventing bonds that can be retired before maturity and enforcing limits on long term debt.

House Committee On Constitution Senate Jaes Ho Allen Etowah Neste State Eonety Ety Mery Aweneies Aller Sid Has Hall Ababa Piaibhi Allen Dante

New Homes Listed In Permits In City

Permits issued for three new residences in East Main Street area and North Oates Street. Projects include a fire-related dwelling at 400 East Main, a residence at 11083 Osceola Street, and a teardown and rebuild at 200 Powell Street. Chapman Construction Company listed for the Powell project.

East Main Street Eod Bryan

Fragmentary note on displaced persons admission policy

The text describes a fragmented discussion about admitting displaced persons, citing Congress and immigrant oppression. It mentions a commission or body, a possible shift in policy, and critiques describing the situation as inadequate and tied to future dates, with references to observers and officials.

Strickland Named To Education Group

Genevant M Lo Striagkia was elected county chairman of the Catrovens Advisers Carita for Mdication, with Strickland set to replace AL oS Ward on the County executive committee. Other selected members include J.B. Dasad sen, Sluce, Slaw Harvey, Stewart, Phatford, Mrs Joul FL dobinser, Mae Hl. Turner, Coffee Spring's, and Mrs. FloS. Pasrsush Sven.

Geneva M Lo Striagkia A Catrovens Advisers Carita Mdication Bastian J. J. Collins Nottord

Fragmented notes recount a 134 spt Fox River event

The readable text hints at a historical report about a 134 spt period along the Fox River with references to Masses, plate events, and an aerial patter. It mentions three nations and an erratic sequence of dates, objects, and people named in a partial, unclear narrative.

Saul Bastat Marte Te Fox River

Senate Debates Bonds Pay Reform Amid Stalled Legislation

The Senate calendar shows no definite spot for the termination pay bonds act though a House suspension vote is planned. The measure would redeem 1946 bonds at fixed interest and affect about 1.2 billion dollars in local bank redemptions. Treasury opposed the proposal citing debt reduction and tax concerns while supporters argue for pension-like payment reforms.

Senate Wits Dpolsoig Qgoaiv Treasury Department pubeGriea Besa Iosw Egguette Tururroy

Jews Deny Conflict With Arabs In Holy Land Controversy

Jerusalem AP report: Sir Abdur Rahman of India accuses David Ben-Gurion of evasive credility questions in a UN Palestine committee session. Ben-Gurion says Jews have no conflict with Arabs and cites international forces blocking their efforts. Rahman warns of continuing crisis for months as Hagana relations are probed. inquiry continues.

Holy Land Jerusalem Abour Rahman India David Ben-Gurion Jewush Agency United Nation Special Committee On Palestine Ben-Gurion Palestine U. N Ben- Gurion United Nations Rahinan Emil Sandstreem Jewish Agency Hadre Hagana

Stolen Car Quickly Recovered By Police

City police recovered a car belonging to K. D. Snells of 301 N. Bell St in Dothan after it was stolen near his home Saturday afternoon. Officers found the vehicle Sunday afternoon in the 500 block of N Lena St, abandoned and damaged. The car was dusted for fingerprints and investigators said the theft inquiry is ongoing.

K. D. Snells N. Bell St Dothan N. Lena St Is Gr

Spaniards Confirm Franco State Chief Vote Victory

Unofficial AP tallies from 12,018 of 21,242 polling places show about 5.66 million yes to 350 thousand no and 196 thousand blank in Spain’s referendum confirming Generalissimo Franco as chief of state with right to nominate his successor who would become king or regent.

Madrid Generalisulvio Francisco Franco Spain Blas Perez Franco Polla

Mining contract terms spark wage and safety debate

The document outlines inside day wage at 13.05 for eight hours underground with no travel pay and a raised basic rate from 1.18 to 1.63, noting a six and a half hour shift and a nine hour day under a government contract that ended last Monday. It also calls for federal mine safety code inclusion, increases in the tonnage royalty for the miners welfare fund to ten cents, and a three member board with a veto power, potentially chaired by Lewis.

Lewis Welfare Fund T Lewis

Bulky Demolition and Fire Fatalities Report Across States

A sasuline-burning popcorn machine exploded during a saddly baseball game at Ormada Neo yesterday injuring 15 people with four in critical condition. Ervin Nerud, 18, operator, in critical condition. Chaos as gas spray ignited, one woman trampled by panicked crowd, 13 burned. Early weekend traffic fatalities surged with 11 drownings, 16 other deaths. State tallies show California 46, Texas 27, New Jersey 22, North Carolina 25, Ohio 20, Florida 26, among others.

Ormada Neo Ervin Nerud Randstauid New York California Machipan Pennsylvania Texas New Jersey North Carolina Ohio South Carolina Virginia Indiana Florida

Hog market steady at eight Georgia plants prices listed

Arrivals at eight major plants in Albany Columbus Broul Thomasville Tifton along with Alabama and Florida plants totaled 500 cattle 180 calves 500 hogs. Hog market active and steady with quotes for barrows gilts 180 lb plus 23 to 23.50 with some 24. Weights 160-180 lb 22.50 to 23 140-160 lb 20.50 to 21.75 120-140 lb 17.50 to 18. Sows 18 to 21. Top butcher price 24.25.

Thomasville USDA Albany Columbus Broul ‘Rie Tifton Dothan Ala Jacksonville Tallahassee Fla

Cattle Hogs Market Report From Union Stock Yards

Federal State Livestock Market News Service reports at Union Stock Yards Montgomery. Cattle receipts about 400 with prices 50 cents higher across classes. calves and heifers strong. hogs up 25-50 cents with varied weights quoted. Cannery cows and canners weak to steady. buyers active across meat grades.

Wiregrass Scouts Plan Philmont Camp Trek

Fight Boy Scouts in the South east Alabama Scout Council will send eight members to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Named attendees include James Capel Louisville Earle Scout Carroll Kay and John Wilson Andalusia Fred Billy Reynolds and Billy Whiddon Headland Jam Norton Clayton Jimmy Gamble Dothan and Joe McKinnon Enterprise. Leaders are Scout Executive Cooke Capelli and Scoutmaster Pete Carroll Clayton. They arrive July 26 and begin training at Penil Base camp with horseback riding cooking axe work nature study first aid pioneering hiking and other outdoor skills University

Alabama Cooke Scout Capelli Pete Carroll Clayton Philmont Penil

Collins To Attend Educators Parley in Cincinnati

Geneva J. J. Collins county superintendent of education is appointed a delegate to the National Education Association Representative Assembly in Cincinnati Ohio from today through Friday He will represent Alabama at the convention Mrs Pearl Wanamaker of Washington State will preside over the meetings.

Geneva J. J. Collins National Education Association Cincinnati Ohio Collins Alabama Pearl Wanamaker Washington State

Voting machine number 11 to appear on ballots nationwide

Polls open at 8 a.m. in all provinces with boxes in rural areas closing at 6 p.m. Beams list dozens of voting places by beat, including Beat One in Vicksburgh, Beat Three in Dothan, Beat Six in Cottonwood, Beat Eleven in Crosby, and Beat Fourteen at Dupree School, among others.

Pawel Vicksburgh Brannen Dothan City M Court House Malone Motors Fournehoboth Madrid Cottonwood Cameron's Mill Cowarts Webb Kinsey Ashford Crosby Gordon Columbia Dupree School

Atlanta Boy Scouts Hunt Man In Cave

A group of Atlanta Boy Scouts entered Nickajack Cave to search for John J. Hurn, 35, of Nashville, missing since Tuesday. Scouts, aided by John Couger and state mining experts, explored pools and air currents inside the vast cave while Red Cross, police, residents, and pilots scouted the surrounding ridges for any sign of Hurn or an exit.

Shellmound Tenn Atlanta Nickajack Cave John J. Hurn Nashville John Couger Jasper Couger Sturn Hollis Hurn Hurn Red Cross Hollins Hurn Sand Mountain

35 Persons Arrested Here During Weekend Report

County and city officers arrested 35 people over the weekend. About 85 persons were checked by authorities, with 11 arrests by county officers and 23 by city police during the two days. The detainees faced charges including disorderly conduct public drunkenness assault and battery and assault with intent to murder.

Aye City

Hayes County Farm Bureau Sets Annual Meeting

The Hayes County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at 10 30 a m Friday July 11 at Cottonwood High School. President H H Knowles announced the program includes group singing a picnic dinner a president and officers report election of officers and nominating committee and other business and recreation.

County Farm Bureau Hayeton County Farm Bureau Cottonwood High School H. H. Knowles

Masonic Meetings Planned in Dothan This Week

Two gatherings are set in Dothan Masons events this week. Tuesday night the Dothan Pythagoras Lodge will convene for regular business and work in the first and second degrees. Thursday night the Dothan Chapter R A will hold a regular business session and work in the past master degree.

Dothan Masons Dothan Pythagoras Lodge Dothan R. A

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