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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1948
Page
6
The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed murder convictions and life sentences for Rosa Lee Ingram, 40, and her two teenage sons, in the 1947 killing of tenant farmer John E. Stratford over a mule pasturing dispute. The jury found first degree murder with no mercy recommendation, implying death penalties for all defendants.
Judge W W Harper initially set three to die in the electric chair for Stratford murder but after protests he commuted the sentence to life imprisonment. Wallace Ingram 16 Sammie Lee 14 were convicted with their mother. Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to taking money and got 12 months. Charlie 17 was acquitted after separate trial.
A military funeral for Corporal Damon A. Kleiser of Slocomb route two will be held at Goodwater Church Friday at 2 p.m. The American Legion will conduct military rites at the graveside and Legionnaires will serve as pallbearers. Kleiser, age 25, died in France on September 16, 1944 while with the 115th Infantry, 29th Division. The body arrives in Dothan Thursday morning. Surviving are his parents, two brothers Randolph of Birmingham and J W Kleiser of Slocomb route two, and four sisters L W Peters and Jack Emfinger of Slocomb route two, Mrs Travis Emfinger of Dothan route one, and Mrs J H Hutto of Birmingham.
The body of Second Lieut Calvin C Chalker Jr will arrive in Dothan tomorrow at 5 40 am for re burial here Funeral arrangements will be announced by Ward Wilson Funeral Home Lieut Chalker was killed in a plane crash near London on September 9 1943 His survivors include his mother Mrs Calvin C C Chalker two brothers Foy and John Chalker both of Dothan and a sister Mrs R W French Maxwell Field Alabama
Building permits issued by the city engineer covered multiple projects including a $1200 residence addition at 1202 W. Powell street and porch repairs for several properties. Other permit items list addresses such as 303 Orange and 106 W. Woodland drive with sums from $50 to $1200 and multiple owners including Paul Dickerson and W M Burns Jr.
A device that automatically maintains an adequate water supply for the battery in vehicles. It operates with a single automatic function and requires filling only twice a year.
Prosecution asserts the tenant was chased by suspects named In grams and beaten to death as he tried to flee, portraying a violent fatal assault in the case.
Minneapolis reports a sharp rise in travel costs as vacations grow 20 to 100 percent more expensive than in 1940. Air, rail, and sea trips, luggage, sporting goods, and gasoline have inflated. even wieners and buns cost more, while some items like women's swimsuits fall short of the trend.
In Bangkok counterfeiters drift to low value notes with 50 Satang notes circulating, worth about seven cents, as ink irregularities and rough edges mark the new prints.
County and boeat committeemen of the local Agricultural Conservation Association began a series of round robin farm tours to study soil building practices. PMA Officer Jesse A. Culbreth said the educational trips will help inform nonparticipants about the program and enable better outreach to about half the county's farmers.
Camp Rucker's commanding officer announced a need for 5,244 more officers across all army branches including the Army Nurse Corps and Women's Medical Reserve Corps. Inductions should occur before July 31 with extended active duty options for National Guard and reserve officers. applications will be distributed at Headquarters Camp Rucker for first screening.
The Dothan Jaycees with the State Employment Service announce available baby-sitters for parents. Dr. R L Tindell says many sitters are registered but few requests have come in. Parents needing care should call the employment office for a list and guidance.
Estimated salable receipts 1,100 cattle with active demand and higher prices for many classes. Slaughter cows and bulls gain to 1.00. good slaughter steers and heifers 29.00-32.00. creep-fed baby beef to 35.00. medium beef cows 20.00-25.00. cutters and canners mixed. calves 27.00-30.00 for 275-450 lb. hogs 160-240 lb 27.00-28.50. 240-270 lb hogs 29.00-29.60. stags 16.00.
The Bragg family celebrates achievements as Barbara Bragg earns a high school diploma while Mrs. G M Bragg receives a bachelor’s degree from Peru State Teachers College. The event highlights family milestones on the same day in Peru Nebraska.
Dothan city paving progress slowed by heavy rains over several days. Engineer H. M. Ramseur says delays are not serious. most flood-related damages occurred during water main work and pre paving tasks. Crews pressing to finish water mains and excavation.
A compact note indicates that the plan extends the duration to at least a week in certain contexts.Further details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
State realtors urge Macon city council to ban peddlers from Vineville Avenue route selling Georgia peaches to tour buses. The move aims to protect the historic fruit trade along the route and preserve the area’s citrus image.
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