Operation Perpetrator Attacks Catholic Priest in Church
In New Orleans, Father John Neiters was attacked during prayer by a 2 year old suspect who admitted the assault after being arrested. A 10 pound cargo hook was used, wounds diagnosed as serious with a public cleaning ritual described by authorities. Canon law requires church rites and purification follows.
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New Orleans
John
Salem
Frank Bates
Raron
Father Neiteer
Weinsidge
Water Safety Programs Planned By ARC Chapter
Three water safety programs will begin in Dothan as Mounton County ARC officials announce. The 9 a.m. start at the Const Club is members only with beginners and intermediate swimming, swimmers instruction, and junior and senior life saving taught by Crawford Mosley. Porter's pool hosts 8 to 1 a.m. classes by Alfred Parrish and Charles Bock. A new women beginners course will be led by Best, with instructors also at two camps Gal Scout Day Camp July 12-22 and Houston County 4-H Camp July 18-21. A July 23 water notes course is planned. Houston County’s first month ended with 18 passing exams. Ashford saw 24 beginners, 10 intermediate and 10 lifesaving certificates. Columbia pool had 10 beginners. Cottowood had 10 certificates after Erwin Kawwwlea taught and Mosley supervised.
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Red Cross
Toortow
Dothan
Mounton County Arc
Const Club
Crawford Mostey
Jourdge
Porter's
Alfred Parrish
Charles Bock
Toom
Best
Houston County
Bere
Parrish
Ashford
Mosley
Par- Wish
Beck
Albert McGowan
Mary = Mercer
Columbia Pool
Parrivh
Cottowood
Erwin Kawwlea
Inventors Seek Patent for Auto Non-Skid Device
Henry J. Maas and George Sigler of Martinsburg West Virginia have applied for a patent on a non skid device for automobiles. The invention uses an arrangement of rods and points to grip the highway while mounted over the wheel.
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Martinsburg
W.va
Henry J. Maas
George ‘Tr. Sigler
Adams' Rarics Displayed At Adams Homestead Exhibit
The Adams display features a bathtub and bowls once used by Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Beside these heirlooms, Kiyey bean salad and grilled vegetables appear on a menu with tea crackers and celery sticks to offer silver sheen and texture contrast.
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Masa
John Adata
Joni Guiney Adams
Herp
Electric Fair Promises Two Day Hartford Show
Maury A. McWilliams heads Alabama Rural Electric Association announcing a statewide Electric Fair in Hartford July 19 2 area event tied to the Wiregrass Electric Cooperative annual meeting. The fair features complete farm and household electrical displays with free admission and extensive exhibits by leading manufacturers plus giveaways and entertainment beginning at 10 a.m. July 19 in a 100000 square foot tented area with a grand opening dedication at 9 a.m. and ample food and drinks for visitors.
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Hartford
Alabama
Maury A. McWilliams
Rural Electric Association 2
Wiregass Electric Cooperative
John Ingram
Wirelass Electric
Harford
Eleatriz Faly
Dothan
Manu
Enterprise businessman R H Redman dies at home
R H Redman a prominent Enterprise dealer of Dodge cars and real estate owner died early Saturday at his Calege street home after major Birmingham surgery. native Coffee County, he had a long Enterprise business career. Funeral at his residence today at 1 p.m. with Searcy Funeral Home in charge. Surviving wife Merle Pierson Redman two daughters Hubert Tai non and Virginia Sedi tion, both of Enterprise. Mrs Jack Helms Auburn. two sons Pier son Redman Enterprise. and several brothers and sisters.
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Enterprise
R H. Redman
Calege Street
Redman
Birmingham
Coffee County
Dodge
Baptist Church
Sasidenice Teslay
Searcy Funeral Home
Merle Pierson Redmon
Hubert Tainon
Virginia Sedition
Jack Helms
Auburn
Pierson Redman
Wome
Ground Breaking Set For Concord Church
Ground breaking for Concord Baptist Church near Headland is set for 3 p m with Mrs Rose Ward among oldest members to participate. Pastor Rev J F Kel says cost may reach thirteen thousand dollars as the congregation builds a brick veneer church on the same site three miles southwest of Newville. Building committee includes Cass Kirkland TD Barnes Rupert Bond and Dan Riley. finance committee lists Maplin Ward Rupert Bond Mrs Robert Kirkland and Mrs Ro Rick land.
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Concord Baptist
Rose Ward
J. F. Kel
Cass Kirkland
Shaiman
Barnes
Rupert Bond
Dan Riley
Midland City Wreck Injures Johnny Ward
Johnny Ward of near Midland City sustained minor cuts and bruises in a two car collision in Midland City last night. He was treated at a Dothan hospital and released. The patrol office said details of the wreck are not immediately available.
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Johnny Ward
Midland City
Highway Patrol
Ward
Dothan
Patrat
Houston Library Receives Expanded Book Shipment
A new shipment from the State Public Library Service arrived at Houston Memorial Library. Librarian Miss Mari Neill notes many titles are new editions or reprints and lists several volumes, while the bookmobile route details show stops at Vicksburg Madrid and surrounding towns on Monday and Tuesday with specific times and locations.
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Ie State Public Library Service
Houston Memorial Library
Mari Neill
Miss Neill
Feake
Poe
Prager
Sheerin
Norlin
Northeop
Vicksburg
Madrid
Catt Wea
Ridley's Stor
Mt Spall
Pomdeltice
Pome Hughes
Pilge
L. L. Hootland
Plastic hull boat tested by Navy at Pensacola
A 20 foot plastic hull boat at Naval Air Station Pensacola showed strong performance under extensive testing. Navy reports say the hull could revolutionize shipbuilding, offering high strength with low maintenance. The Cabot carried the prototype for testing, with further trials planned and possible procurement discussed by the Bureau of Ships.
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Pensacola
Fla
Navy
Cabot
Tno
J. J. Owens
Wold Voome
Bureau of Ships
Washington
Winner Manufacturing Company
NY Cranigers store incident at 1 30 PM
A fragmented local item notes a burglary at the Smith store and a separate report from Mer’s Dam’s store with times 1 30 PM and 4 19, suggesting thefts or disturbances. Names appear garbled, no clear outcomes or locations beyond street names.
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NY Cranigers
Smith
Mers Midams
Four Geneva Youths Describe Canada US Tour
Hartford special reports Betty Brackin Rex Weeks Jr Monroe Peacock and Robert Brackin plus Detroit cousin traveled through Detroit Toronto New York and Washington. Sponsored by Uncle Nedson Brackin of Birmingham the group presented reports at Geneva reunion answering questions on embarrassing moments funniest sights and preferred occupations.
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Mary Anne Gillis Hartford
Geneva County
Detroit
Mich
Geneva
Betty Brackin
Roe Brackin
Rex Weeks, Jr
Rex Weeks
Monroe Peacock
Sanford’ Peacock
Hantford
Robert Brackin
Arthur Brackin
United States
Canada
Nedson L. Brackin
Birmingham
Toro
New York
Washington
Lex McAlily
Hawt-torn
Rex Byackin
Nessea
Janie Brackin
Reee Brackin
Alfred Watts
Enterprise
Kenny
Pesto
Aon
Gary
Tig Nelson Bracki
Vets Lose Unemployment Benefits After July 25
Alabama officials say about 285000 World War II veterans will no longer qualify for job training or self employment benefits under the GI bill after July 25 unless Congress acts. Adjustments are announced by Fleetwood Cater state industrial relations director. Some veterans may seek state unemployment compensation if they meet standard non veteran criteria.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Fleetwood Cater
Carnelly
Hartford Guardsmen Leave For Benning
Hartford Special reports the National Guard Service Company and 191st Tank Battalion unit heads to Fort Benning Georgia for two weeks of summer camp, 8 a.m. departure tomorrow, Capt William Sammons commanding with Lt Janes Ward. Awaiting advance guard at Benning are Shells J Sketo and five enlisted men. The unit will engage in summer maneuvers bivouacs and weapon maintenance training. They expect to return Sunday July 24 and occupy a new headquarters at the rapid construction news ordnance building housing the service company equipment and offices.
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J. Sketo
Mer J
Camp Rucker
Grip
Act
Tord
News Ordinance
Service Conpany
Penguins Stick To It San Francisco
An ornithologist reports strong breeding instinct in penguins who may batch lice. Archaeologists find remains in Kansas suggesting small horses once lived in the region.
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San Francisco
Cerlinne
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Have Mal Cooperative
Sea Electric
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Affiniats
Rural Electric Association
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Fairground
Houston Library
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Mi Chucel
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Haddon’s
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Mi Keyton
Cusay
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Foam School
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Ite
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Ete
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