Memorial and church services renewal announced
Notices detail a memorial day at Shion Fretwil) Baptist Church and a cemetery working at Old Brisadehin Cemetery in Coffee County. Also listed are a regular Houston County Board of Revenue meeting at the Courthouse, a homecoming service at Springfield Free Will Baptist Church, and revival events led by ministers from Graceville and Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Amerrow
Omatag
Shion Fretwil
Bapet Church
Cametery
Old Brisadehin
Righburg
Coffee County
Pridey
Nervicen
Springfield Free
Goldwin
Rufaula
Iectey
Fternoon
Mercer
Tahmilaw
Cottonwood
Cecil Miles
Graceville
Heed Head
Madrid
Birmingham Police Arrest State Chief Of Communist Party
Birmingham police arrest Sam Hay Jr a Birmingham man linked to the Communist Party in Alabama on suspicion of vagrancy and name concealment. Another man Paul Rose alias Paul Thomas Rose was arrested while distributing anti intervention in Korea circulars. Both face poller court tomorrow. officials say Communists active in the city and vow action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girmingham
Birmingham
Conner
Pierce
Hall
Mall
Daily Worker
Community — Newsnap
New York
Court ruling fuels unseating bid over office of profit
The Supreme Court advisory opinion on Lamberth’s senate seat sparks a push by Sen Lowe to unseat him citing constitutional limits on holding two offices. Debate heats as House delays adjournment and court relations with the legislature remain tense amid partisan friction in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Lamberth
Berar
RJ. Lowe
Madison County
Cate Lamberth
Senate
Agrom
Amonents
Ilenal
Folsom
Inter
Vite
Diaocrat
Fori
Brice Menderson
Marvin County
Newlyweds Killed In Traffic Crash
In Clarkton, Bladen County, a car driven by Dewey Lennon and carrying his bride Florence Gu fon Lennon collided with a truck in heavy rain. Both newlyweds died at the scene. Ernest Long, the truck driver, and two others were injured but not seriously. Authorities consider an inquest but have not decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clahkton
Uby
Dewey Lennon
Hie Bride
Florence Gu Fon Lennon
Ernest Long
Wan
Kigh Negroceelding
Bladén County
Watter Molen
Clarkton
Demonstration on Fighting Petroleum Fires Tonight in Houston Hotel
Demonstration set for Tuesday night by Standard Oil Company and Ethyl Gasoline Creations at the Houston Hotel. Standard agents, filling station personnel, and invited fire officials from Wiregrass area will attend. Attendees include JF Crawford of Dothan and Floyd Harris associates. company personnel from Abbeville, Brundidge, Claston, Eufaula, Columbia, Enterprise, Geneva, Headland, Samson, Elba, Andalusia, and Florova Services of the Supreme Court. Progress noted on apportionment measures for Beiling Ve and reapportionment plans debated by House committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Out Company
Houston
Standard
JF. Crawford
Dothan
Floyd Harris
Abbeville
Bruntings
Classon
Eufaula
Columbia
Nathan
Enterprise
Geneva
Haviford
Headland
Orayk
Samson
Elba
Andalusie
Fiova
Supreme Court
Hose
Beiling
Pamilarion
County Road Vehicle Tax Sales Set Record In 1920
Houston County fiscal year nearing quarter end reports show a record high license tag total surpassing 3948 and passenger car tags nearing 1800. Officials note half the sales are for vehicles between 2500 and 3500 pounds with turnout fueled by installment buying and rising road use across the county.
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Alex
Judy
Probele
Washington
Houston
Iwl
Het
MDA
Ea Parisan
Lotat
Thi
Shyee
Dale
Bryes
Faley
Johagin
Battles on Korean Front Report North Korean Push
A chaotic security bulletin describes North Korean artillery and air actions with destroyers striking oil storage tanks near Chansen and Yangyang. American units reportedly withdraw from Chonan Taejon as North Korean tanks and troops threaten key lines, while U S air and naval units intensify preventing further gains along the east coast.
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Chansen
Souk
Samecho
Yangyang
Pieal'et
Anks
Walton St Walker
Thy
Any
Ki Veni Red Cops
Advance
de Chonan
Soddery
Trinory
Tara Ana
Taegan
Taejon
Ned
Dave
MacAnshy
Tokyo
Seoul
Chonan iTaejt
Fied
Fick
Mwatches Orarly
MacArthur
Sinvier Rifles
Pyongtaek
Chonan
Ansan
Sunghwan
Chonwa
Pusan
USS Army
Naval Patrela Aept
Dothan Chosen Leader at51 Parley of Rural Carriers
Dothan selected as host city for the 1951 National Rural Carriers Parley. Mrs BL Jackson of Bathgent named president of the Ladies Auxiliary. FH Joya of Tindmonlat sa chosen for another year as association president. Charles Ro Forman to serve on the executive committee. New officers include S Pasty of Red Ley and J M Singleton of Culyman. Members plan Spokane delegation and discuss retirement and annuity goals for federal civil service carriers.
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Dave Acivises
Mra
Jackson
Bathgent
Arsulatinn
Joya
Tindmonlatsa
Ferietare
Ered Ff
Rinty
Samsom
Charles Ro Forman
Odeavile
Morhene
Astvetttion
S. Pasty
Red Ley
Chie Bauzhler
Humtaville
J. M. Singleton
Culyman
HF. Bollan
Ylacatga
Mra. Chatter Foreman
Odenshie
Dienaurer
Mra Ralph Ables
Fyffe
Mes Watter Prueaén
Conte Fe Ete Forts
Federal
Ems Aloes
Cone Taxis
New York City Population Increase Reported
New York City shows a population rise, with an estimated 15,590,007 residents, marking a notable increase from 1940. The figure covers New York and eight New Jersey counties, pending final confirmation from the Census Bureau in Washington.
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New York City
New York
New UK
New Jersey
The
Cenes
Washington
Livestock market report shows mixed week with higher cattle prices
A disjointed livestock market update notes cattle and hog prices rising and falling through the week, with steer and heifer quotes ranging from the mid 21 to low 30s per hundredweight and feeders and stockers showing moderate activity. Several figures reference closing bids, ranges, and stocker demand amid fluctuating buyer interest.
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Bardwies
Mortik
Ud AG
Yrio
Ted
Marcia
Grae
Citizenship Hearing Set For 18 Aliens
Eighteen aliens are scheduled for citizenship hearings before Federal Judge John McDuffie in a district court on Tuesday. The breakdown shows Germany three, Norway two, Austria, Holland, and Hungary one each, with several applicants listing no country of origin.
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United States
John McDuffie
Wain
Great Brita
Germany
Norway
Austria
Holland
Hongey
Roslavia
Chi
Enterprise Legion Names Chief Bull Post Commander
Sperial Chief Curtin Buf named commander of the Cowk Clements Post 13 of the American Legion. Others named to serve include ellivers with Bs Bobby Heath Cal Russel Heer comptain Don Dawat soudson Emmett Carnticbac jam 7 Robert Murdock chap and Fred Wairen.
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Curtin Buf
Cowk-Clements
American Legion
Ellivers
Bobby Heath
Cal Russel
Dothan Man Hurt In Two Car Crash Near House
In Dothan an auto driven by Sam Peel collided with another car driven by Bart Robinson at Sand Oates and LaFayette Streets. Peel’s car struck a fire hydrant then Robinson’s vehicle toppled onto a curb and crashed into steps at a home on SR South Street. Both cars were heavily damaged and Robinson’s vehicle hit concrete near Mrs Ora Hughes’s residence as Officers Herring and Strickland investigated.
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Sand Oates
LaFayette
Sam Peel
Dothan
Robinson
Ora Hughes
Birmingham States Goodwill Drive For Negro Hospital
AP dispatch reports a Birmingham campaign to fund a hospital for Negro patients. Senator Battle notes a Good Will Day to raise $750,000 with $400,000 expected from federal Hill Burton aid and $250,000 from Birmingham, plus $60,000 remaining. Co chairs include a prominent industrialist and a Jewish merchant. operation by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
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Washington
Bartle
Catholin Sisters of Charity
Nazareth
Batlle
Iam
South
Hill-Burton Hospital
Birmingham Gove
Buttle
Donald Conver
Lois Birk
Voehamal
New Fire Department Receives New 36 200 Truck
The fire department outfitted itself with a 36 200 fire truck delivered yesterday by Malone Motor Company of Dothan. The chassis were furnished by Volhantem and firefighting gear by Howe Fire Equipment Company. The vehicle features a 340 gallon booster tank and is expected to be ready for action by Tuesday to handle small fires.
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Malane Motor Company
Dothan
Howe Fire Ravipment Company
Atlanta restaurant refuses service to dog owner after disturbance
A fragmented report describes a visitor in Atlanta subjected to suspected drunkenness and abusive conduct at a restaurant. The establishment refused to serve her dog, the cocker spaniel, amid escalating tension and a second buildup of force reported in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
UPY
Florida
Jane Toochd
Atlanta Hospitality
Youngster Marries 98 Year-Old Groom in Georgia
In Walsonville a 98 year old groom wed a 52 year old bride, the former Mrs. Chellie Cannady. The ceremony occurred in Seminole County with Ordinary M.S. Garwood officiating. The couple, who have two prior marriages each, rushed the wedding to avoid Georgia's waiting period.
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Walsonville
Georgia
Uta Himad
Chellie Cannady
Young Wa
Seminole County
M.S. Garwood
Ara
Forads
Boro Koyal
Georgie Gerrisge
So J. Johnson
Donal
Oye Hur
Young
Jackson County
Dale Library Bookmobile Schedule for Ozark Routes
Dale Library unveils this week bookmobile runs with routes across Ozark area. Librarian Eunice Collins lists stops by time at Camp Ground Dean's Store Daleville Clay Hatchee Newton Pine Midland Charen Williamson's Station Echo Beveha Asbury Rocky Mount Mabaon and surrounding locales with morning and afternoon time windows.
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Ozark
Dale Cuumy
Eunice Collins
Dean's
Daleville
Clayhatchee
Newton
Pine
Midland
Charen
Sian Grove
Ems Williamson
Beveha
Verne Entinger
Vedam
Asbury
Rocky Mount
Pia Mabaon
P.o
Truman to Seek War Fund Hike From Congress
President Truman is expected to ask Congress for extra war funds to support intensified fighting in Korea. Senators cited the Senate Appropriations Committee briefing and said the request would seek money mainly to back voluntary enlistments, with possible use if needed for the draft. Leaders like Wherry and Taft signaled support, while Lehman urged swift action to supply essential funds for the armed forces and allies.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Truman
Congresa Ihit
Korea
Seoste Appropriations Committee
Chavez
White House
Gunmiller
Chaver
Senator Wherry
Nebraska
GOP
Congress
Porter
Taft
Obie
Lehman
D-Lany
Tratman
Double Slaying in Mobile Club Shocks City
A 21-year-old Black man, George A. Blackwell, was charged after a Friday night shooting at a Mobile club that killed Daisy Loeb Blackwell and Eugene Pritchard and wounded Bernice Franklin. He fired at his wife during a performance and near a booth, leaving a bystander injured.
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Bernice Franklin
Bluskwetl
Death notices from Wiregrass region detailed multiple services
Obituaries and funeral notices list Leonard Kirkland and James Leanderseng, W. B. Kirkland family ties, and Louis Paul Savell and James Leanderseng Sr. with service times, church affiliations, and burial plans. Surviving relatives include spouses, children, and siblings across Dothan, Gordon, Elba, Columbia, and Headland, Alabama, plus area pallbearers and honorary attendees. Services set at Gordon Rapier Church and Victoria Church, with graveside interments and Ward-Wilson, Johnson, and Shylok funeral home arrangements noted.
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Kirkland Leonard
Uonston
Kirkdand
Guyton Yaute
Eng
Dothan
Yester
Wione Kieitand
Flousten
D Pan
Tanorrow
Gordon Rapier Church
En M
Medina
Ward-Wilson Funeral Home
Lowell Kirsland
Gordon Tote
W. B. Kirk
lBiday
Cecil Kirke Jland
Harriman Suumerford
Gritin
Jim Williams
Alto Jeffcoat
Cha Espy
Crooms
Pallbes
R. V W. Godfrey
D. P Williams
Nur Jwickers
Bavell
Columbia
Louis Paul Savell
Shylok Boptlat
Roswell
N. M
Luvs
Houston County
Baptist Church
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Johnson Funeral Home
Martha Sue Blount Seveltre
Thomeeford
W. Beasley
Shorterville
J. Killingsworth
Jes
Headland
Thomas Calla
New Orleans
C. B. Savel
Columbus
Morris P. Savell
Hartford
Missionary Captured in Korea Amid Frontline Push
Newville missionary Rev. L. C. Brannon reports five American Methodist missionaries, including Kris Jenayn of New Cumberland and Larry Zettera of Weatherford, captured by North Koreans during the initial 38th parallel advance near Kensung. Brannon and three others, including women, were evacuated to Japan days later. Kinch remains unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jem Newville
38Th Parallel
United Press
L. C. Brannon
Newville
Brenon
Korea
Ernest Kinch
Ana Rian
Jensen and
Zellers
Errered
Japan
Man Attempts Suicide After Killing Pair
A man fatally shot two people before turning the pistol on himself, but the weapon misfired. Investigators described the scene and recovered the firearm as they joined a courtroom inquiry into the incident.
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Prospect Church
Levtsglion
Mary Carroll
Houston County Superintendent of Education
Institute of Educatieal
Northwestern University
Chicago
Weak
Mies Carrell
Prainen
Alabama Association
Senco
W ‘Airedae
National Association
Jett
Communist Party
Stai
Mtsan
Bob Hall
Harry Hall Co
Gevig
Fowman Owens
Alabama Auto
F. Q Thomsey
Vicksburg
J. Albert Logue
Johnson Haraa
Esunis
Alabama
Thoiteese
Enterprise Legion
Bull
Hydrant
Birmingham States
Zere
Rteomnaiessnte
S Garwood
Dale Library
Mobile
Atrevengelba
James Leanders Sie Zeng
Harden
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