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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1947
Page
10
Elba’s Fire Chief Flournoy Whitman oversees an eleven member volunteer force that drills weekly or biweekly. Volunteers respond within four minutes of alarm, with two drills monthly and$2 paid per fire or drill. Whitman also runs an ice plant and sees firefighting as a vocation and service.
City Clerk Billy Ham announces Elba's finances are excellent with bonds retired, cash in bank, and government bonds held. The town owns its water and electric systems managed by a contractor who handles collections and complaints, ensuring steady cash flow. Ham is a 14 year veteran and cousin of state revenue commissioner Philip Ham.
Richburg Elba takes control of The Clipper as the weekly editor shaping the paper. The transition marks a new era for the publication and its local readership.
Haitor Bryan, dean of weekly newspaper editors in the Wiregrass, began at The Clipper in 1902 under A. R. Powell and M. S. Carmichael. After leaving and later returning in 1910, he endured ownership changes, bought the plant in 1914, and steered the paper 33 years through ups and downs. Now retiring due to illness, he plans six months of visits nationwide, currently out West.
The Geneva County Reaper reports petitions for a county wide referendum to legalize wet status are circulating. Signatures must total 446 based on 25 percent of the 1 784 votes cast in the last general election. Geneva County briefly adopted ABC system in the past but was returned to dry status.
John Clifton Howell of Newton died at age 59 after a brief illness at a Dothan hospital. Funeral services are set for today in Newton with the Rev. Plow officiating. burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his widow, two sons, five sisters, and other relatives. An unrelated note mentions a propeller innovation by Goodyear? Goodrich engineers.
Jimmy Middlebrooks receives a forestry honor for a career noted with significant tree work and community impact. He will attend a ceremony with regional foresters and voices from vocational agriculture.
A fragmented obituary item notes the death of Jesse Batson in New Hampshire. The garbled text mentions related names and places but lacks clear dates or context.
Funeral services were held at Pub Woat Gunes Church near Crosby for M L Long Pites who died date 2. He was born in Houston County but moved to Crosby County about 1 years ago. Long was a merchant and naval stores operator and had been with the firm of Lord and Miller for 05 years. Pallbearers included FL oS Long CC W Bom WIS fine Joe Long Jbb Granger and Bo Granger. He is survived by three sisters, two nephews and 81% reo. A new testing instrument Hatkes patibie petter music from magnetized wave records was noted in theaters.
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