Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
The Dothan Flight of the 907ist Volunteer Air Reserve meets at 1 30 tonight at the Dothan ORC Office 138 South Oates with full attendance urged Rev AD UyOES WAY 0 Guest of Mou trie ie Gas holds revival at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church with daily services at 11 a m the revival will be taught Friday night A serious burn case Ethel Mae Pittman 1 year old Ashford treated after pouring kerosene on ashes while laundering clothes The can burst and her clothes ignited Attends meeting Jene A Culbreth PMA administrative officer in Houston County attends meeting of state PMA officials Legion Meet Chester OR Vickery Post 112 American Legion meets at the Veterans Club 730 pm several committee members to be appointed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
907Ist Volunteer Air Reserve
ORC
South Oates
AD Uyoes
Moutrie
Ethel Mae Pittman
Ashford Route Two
Brition expert cites dismal British homes cooling debate
Brition expert Donald V H Smith told the Royal Sanitary Institute housing section that Britain has the coldest dampest homes among civil nations. He estimated living room temperatures around 62 to 64 and bedrooms near 49 to 55 degrees, arguing formal methods fail without greater energy use.
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Eastbourne
England
Britain
Donald V. H. Smith
Royal Sanitary Institute
Smith
Miniature railroad at Royal Gorge near Canon City
Miniature railroad features a tailpad on the rim near the Royal Gorge and the Canon City area. The project includes tunnels a rail line and 11-2 miles of track planned to link with a destination rail feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Colo
Royal Gorge
Noo
Belgium Urges Belgians to Migrate to Congo Project
Belgium's Colonial Ministry launches a propaganda drive to recruit Belgians for Congo settlement. It frames the effort as the first phase of a ten year development plan for the Africa colony, seeking engineers doctors and specialized technicians to staff the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgium
Congo
Anica
Mtr
Rosarians Honor Woman Composer At Club Surprise
Dorhan Rotary Club surprised Msc. Addie A. Wilson of Dothan as Woman of the Year for 189. The program at the Houston Hotel featured her compositions with members including Mrs. Mar ae Harrison and Mrs. Elmer Pollan. Wilson’s works Faith and Livening Yora were performed, and a New York publisher honored her with a display and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie A. Wilson
Dothan
Dorhan Rotary Club
P. J Hopkins
Mar Ae Harrison
Elmer
Pollan
Troy Lewis
Houston
Wilson
Ma- Wits
Harrison
Clri
Carol Fischer
New York
Gilgree
Kiboron Church
New Jersey
Areh Cannon
Cannon
Josephine Harnes
Josephine Neri
Fiboron Church
Asa Solo
Buritere
Residential Building Permit Leads to Construction Rush
A 23 000 permit triggers multiple residential projects across the city. The record notes permits for a brick Kopeer residence on West Wuaditing Drive, a presidential permit second, a Second Row permit held for Tee Shagerman, and a Salya-Construction Company project on Ninny Bostey. Additional items include a 87 904 estate for Mixon Tractor Co on South Oates Street and repairs to a building on North Poster Street. Other addresses cite Ray Par cons, Diane Shop, By Thishoy, and 18ey Sunk Street with various residential values and notices from the city engraver’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ye West Wuaditing Drive
Cily Engraver's
Tee Shagerman
Ninny Bostey
Salya — Construction
Malar Pecmilts
Nchide C. Ry Mivon
Mixon
South Oates Street
Diane Shop
North Poster Street
Ray Parcons
Veid- Nee
Aincewell
Silvely
Bo Parvans
BY Thishoy
Rasy Woodlang Deowe
Couhianun
St Andrews Street
Unclear OCR fragment on bonds and alleged attack
Fragmentary report cites a quarrel and an alleged attack involving multiple individuals and a sheriff denial. Readable names and places are severely garbled, making precise identities and locations uncertain.
Poultry Prices Mixed on North Georgia Markets
Reports from Atlanta area markets show live poultry demand weak with resistance to dressed prices. Buyers paid FOB terms Thursday afternoon and Friday morning with broilers and certain freight birds quoted around 23 to 29 cents per pound, mostly near 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Brees
Breilers
Severn Air
Truman calls Congress to fully mobilize for war
President Truman urged Congress to authorize expanded military and partial civilian mobilization. The plan anticipates higher taxes, tighter credit, and rationing later, with possible price controls and stricter material allocation. Draft summons for men under 24 and National Guard calls are proposed, plus government power to requisition supplies and curb hoarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Peedon
Livestock prices hit major Georgia plants mixed gains
Livestock receipts across Georgia and Florida show hog prices steady to weak at major plants in Albany, Columbus, Thomasville and others. Southwest Georgia quoted 22.30 for good hogs, with broader plants at 22.50 to 22. As slaughter hogs sold higher on lighter weights, cattle and calf prices varied, with calves strong to higher and sows selling 18 to 22. In Montgomery hogs, cattle, and calf markets were steady to higher, with quotations around 25 for steer and heifer yearlings, and calves showing broad ranges. Cotton futures in New Orleans drifted down then rose on short-covering amid economic signals. Contour farming discussed as soil-conservation note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
fArz Usda
Albany
Columbus
Mauttrie
Dothan
Jacksonville
Tlabiarsee
Georga United
Lesy
Hut
Montgomery (Ap
Reva Lee—Union Broec
Revere
Iola
Commercia
Merules
New Orleans
Truman
Congress
Corpmention
Evaders Of Draft Face Strong Policy And Penalties
Washington AP reports a strict new policy to prosecute willful draft violators. Attorney General McGrath orders vigorous FBI pursuit with penalties up to five years and fines up to 310,000. The act requires 18 to 26 year olds to register and mandates prompt questionnaire return, examination, and induction when ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
McGrath
FBI
Edgar Hoover
Hoover
First Cavalry Division landings and Korea front action
Reported landings of the First Cavalry Division in Korea spark early rumors of fortified beachheads near Pohang and Taejon. MacArthur’s forces claim air strikes damaged enemy tanks and bridges while U S jets counter North Korean advances, with Navy carrier air groups supporting amphibious operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guerrila Veticn
Tatia
Nuri Korein
Palange
Yechon
South Korea
Vechor
Taejon
Livisloe
Imenaiaed
Xet
MacArthur
U.S
Far East
Yanding
Pohang
Korea
Pyongyang
Wonsan
Warning Says Greece May Face Invasion
Geneva based UN Balkans committee warned that a Communist invasion of Greece may be impending citing a Comic firm Journal report. The committee said recent history shows aggression often follows propaganda designed to alert the target and urged General Secretary Trygve Lie to raise the issue with UN members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switeriana
United Nations Special Com ‘Mite
Balkans
Greece
Comicfirm Journal
United States
Britain
Cominform
Liss
Albania
Bulgaria
Gression
Tryave Lie
Truman Warns Allies on Korea and Defense Needs
In a broad outline of postwar policy the speaker foresees rising threats from Soviet communism in Europe and urges higher defense spending. He warns Congress that armed forces reserves will be expanded and nonmilitary supply priorities redirected to safeguard national security. Tax increases are urged to balance war-time spending as the nation readies for potential global conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alantiy
Europe
Ife
Truman
Korea
Marshal Staliy
Moscow
United Nations
Lsu
Congress
Navy
Snyk
Borys
Gren
Bees Iene Ariny
Halwdu
Pivonany
Angeward Atesnlike
Sendte
Deta
Uniteal Shoes
Aeginards
Hugues Eries
Ton Hue
Republic of Kurea
Traian
Viyakea
Apyrogila
Tritainil
Timpan
Cao
Aveurcielys
Jovex
Tidwell Tidwell Funeral Near Newton
Funeral services for William B. Tidwell aged seventy five were held at Bethel Church near Newton with Rev Harley Matthews officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Survivors include his widow Annie Tidwell of Newton, son John Tom Tidwell of Newton, three daughters Majone Tidwell Lonnie Gardon and Willie Mae Tidwell, three sisters and three brothers, twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidwell
Willam B. Tidwell
Fine
Newton
Bethel Church
Harley Matthews
Otman of
Ozark
Annie Quattlebaum Tidwell
John Tom Tidwell Newton
Majone Tidwell
Lonnie Fiarden
Willie Mae Tidwell
Dothan
Minnie Jonen
Ella Conrad
Marianna
Eyton Reynolds
St. Andrew
C. G. Tidwell
Iron City
C. C. Tidwell
Union Springs
J. B.tidwell
Pothan
Fragmentary civic notice with names and titles
Fragmented OCR lists many personal names and titles from a civic meeting. It mentions election of Tugun of Ashford as president, a board and officers, and various positions across different places. The garbled text obscures clear events or outcomes.
Federal action vow to curb credit and boost defense builds
President Truman urged Congress to curb private real estate credit, expand production loans and guarantees, and accelerate defense related industry growth. He promised to follow the chosen course with courage and faith, asserting the nation fights for liberty and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uieden Gawly
Craig
Viaraly Wagney Lane
Anil Ak
Ines
Willes
Unita
Turdiey
Jawa
Wsnistud Nouri
Federal Housing Adualisitaton
Veterdhs Allministratun Suake
Congress
Igre Conirule
Maine Real Ex
Dirvel
Tricuan
Johnson Hospitalized After Fall At Home
New York AP reports former Secretary of War and State Henry L. Johnson resting comfortably in Doctors Hospital after a fall at his Long Island home. The World War II cabinet member, listed as in West Lists, N. Y., was treated and remained under family care and spokesman guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry L Hnson
Wer
State
Doctors Hospital
Tong Island
Mam Qed
West Lists
N. Y
Health Officials Urge Immunization Clinics in Houston County
Health officials in Houston County remind residents of immunization clinics held twice weekly at the health department offering diphtheria typhoid smallpox and whooping cough vaccines. A four year old Dothan child died from diphtheria sparking calls for parents to have children vaccinated. clinics run Mondays and Saturdays and vaccines are free to Maus ton County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Health Department
Weir Shildrwaty
Mauston County
Marine Corps Seeks Women for Service Openings
A temporary USMC recruiting office in the Courthouse lobby by Charler Kirkham invites 20 to 26 year old high school graduates to explore enlistment in the Women's Division. Women may fill clerical and other support roles, as the Corps says no current restriction on eligibility and those meeting requirements can pursue a career in the reserve service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Marine Corps
Charler Kirkham
USMC
Thorad
Kirkham
Strike-Breaker Used by Florida Firm in Pensacola
AP reports a Pensacola industrial line supply firm hired workers to replace striking miners. John J. Barnes of United Mine Workers notes about 33 Black workers and several white drivers were brought in, leaving only about four of the original 44 strikers at work since the walkout began a week ago. The strikers seek recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Pensacola
Sabor
John J. Barnes
United Mine Workers (Ind
Pensacola Fdion Supply Co
Barnes
Sirikera
Ruling Limits Pay in Special Session in Alabama
AP report from Montgomery notes a dispute over pay for legislators called into a special session. Albert A. Carmichael argued lawmakers could only collect $10 a day if special sessions occur, while an AG opinion suggested the $10 is government money needing appropriation. The issue arises amid debate on reapportionment and looming summer session to consider boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Slate Uny
Albert A. Carmichael
Alabama
James E- Foteart
William M. Brek
DeKalb
Michael
Folsomn
Folsom
Smother
Hartford Route Singer Wins Amateur Contest
Hartford special report says Harold Phillips won first place in an amateur program during the Rural Electrification Administration fair in Hartford. Sara Evelyn Childe and Hubert Justice, Harold, took second and third with judges noting Phillips’ top performance and announcing finales set for April 4. Contestants included Melody Bove of Enterprise Clara Patterson of Martford and Katreen Fuereet of Columbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Harold Phillips
Rural Electrification Administration
Sara Xvelyn Childe
Hubert Justice
Harold
Stu Wor
Loronib
Charles C. Smith
Stocomb
Omer
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A. Culbreth
Houston County
PMA
Tongo
Wen
New York Yankees
Rosarians
Johnson
Denulies
Nix
Peru
Baer
Alii
Awhieh
Tvdheog
Delice Pepi
K&m Century
J. L. Harris Roofing CO
E. Troy Si
Panama City
Bundan
Panana City
Tigh Low
Dee
Toewl
MacArbor
Togo
Kutew
Vaynew
Pusan
Smpties Ty Pohang
E. Bentley
Termite CO
Aluminum
Sersons
David G
David Gerata Dick
Bay Springs Church
Dobnaan Funeral Home
Ollie Ann
Harvey, Jr
C. J. Bond
Bethan
WD. Dick
Midland City
Joan M. Hepburn
John Maxon Hepburn
Annie Pearl Hepburn
Anna Bell Jones
Opelika
Jesse
M. Hepburn
Tallaaseas
Frank H. Hepburn
Lexington
Bitty Joe Hepburn
Johnny
Charles Regan
Hulian Mineral Tome
Tugun
Ashford
Amzantza
J B. Kirkland
Sloeomists
Mirphes
Lowell
Jvnwr Dairy
Joniwe
Afric
Alabam, Banking Co
Foster Dat
Stimson
Marine Corps
Joliet
Hartford Route
Harden’s
Orrin
Sinsure
Harry Hall CO
B. C. Moore
Thrifty
Lee
Rae
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