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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1949
Page
2
The page summary notes wartime and agricultural items including insecticide purchases by farmers, a rattlesnake killed in a garden incident, a veterans meeting announcement, and local safety drives. It mentions 20 tons of insecticides as corrected figures and notes social references to community groups and civic events.
Andalusia Kiwanian Spearheads travel to Dothan to deliver the gavel with Frank Eduhard, Anglsey Chowan Haveg, and Alamant Stewart Culpepper among attendees. Guest speaker Culpepper and circle members Gethin Sikes and Micon U Neal joined the event as the group celebrated fellowship and community engagement.
In Thomasville Georgia livestock sales the market covered pigs hogs and sows with figures showing weights from 27 to 180 pounds and prices ranging from $16 to $40 per hundredweight. Notable entries include sows and mixed porkers priced around $16 to $18 and several categories near $40.75 to $81.75 for specific lots depending on weight and quality.
Four youths escaped from a county children's home in Kendal on Saturday and were arrested in Tallahassee. They admitted breaking into a Waycross area, Georgia, stores and homes, taking a rifle and shotguns, food, clothing, tobacco, cigars, and clocks. The teens, ages 14 to 15, were held and faced transfer to Georgia authorities. state officials planned to turn them over for Georgia detention and possible charges.
Hugo Black Jr son of Hugo L Black appeared among 27 examinees taking the Alabama bar exam in Montgomery. He said he would practice law in Alabama if admitted and joked about his chances joining the bench.
Survived by parents Mvain Maw Pike Oj dumbathe Alted and others. Pallbearers listed including Opie tet lend and Othn Johnson. Methods and churches named. New York Cotton market data appended with figures and dates.
The Negro Masons of Alabama will install officers tonight as more than 1,400 master masons attend the 7th Annual Grand Communication. Elections planned this afternoon and a decision on next year’s meeting location. a $100,000 government bond purchase was recommended to raise the grand lodge bond ownership to 1,254,000.
A Florida Negro college talks of appointing Dr Wallace Coan as head while Gray departs. The Jacksonville reviewer recounts the former president Rev KD of a Black Jacksonville church and notes a denial of KKK connections amid resignation from Florida A and M College for Negroes in Tallahassee.
The article notes how historically fishermen relied on seabird activity to locate fish. now advances introduce nine submarine detection devices to aid finding schools. It highlights a shift from instinctive signs to technological tools enhancing marine navigation and fishing efficiency.
Police Chief Eddie D. Kelley announces a new ordinance passed by the City Commission restricting street and sidewalk peddling of peanuts and small goods in Dothan. The measure allows up to 25 certified vendors, with only those who depend solely on selling these items eligible, to operate after publication and official certification byHouston County welfare officials.
House Education committee approved a measure to appoint the State Superintendent of Education by the State Board of Education with governor appointments to the board subject to Senate confirmation. Lawmakers signaled work to substitute wording to address objections before final House vote.
The force of the waves off Scotland has been estimated, with Britannica noting a buoyant impact around three tens per square foot. The passage references Sutter ing and a coastal measure, highlighting sea condition estimates.
The article notes ongoing arguments in the House over a bill to abolish poll taxes in seven Southern states Virginia Arkansas Texas Mississippi Alabama South Carolina Tennessee. Proponents call voting taxes unjust and discriminatory, while opponents claim states should set their own laws and Congress should not intervene. Both parties vow action in future years despite fatigue.
ABBEVILLE Special Henry Veterans Vocational Agriculture class installed a soaking plant using 55 gallon drums arranged in rows. The project, led by L. E. Porter, involves cutting and welding drums to create a surface trench system with wiring exposed above ground for the post project.
A sweeping look at the diamond trade and collectors highlights the Empire by Jilaer and Mrs. Elber as top American tastemakers. The Wiseton firm offers braces and diamond sets valued up to 185000, while market demand drives prices from 2400000 to 2590 for rare stones. Foreign buyers edge into the market as mid income buyers sustain demand for engagement rings up to 490 for half-carat stones.
The report compares buying power in Houston and Dale counties for 1948 with 1947, noting Houston’s population spending strength at 486,000 and total buying income of 42,186,000. Dale County’s buying income dipped to 89,872, per capita income 421, and family income 1, or 61, with officials urging local businesses to use Commerce Department resources to address everyday trade issues.
The fiery mayor says the Klan has issued warnings and staged parades, threatening violence as conflict with state and local politics heats up. Drake reports home invasions and a rising scare, noting police and a Bainbridge radio announcer were pressed about Klan activity.
Postmaster J Heard Saxon spoke at the Tuular Chamber meeting warning that discontinuing Trains 37 and 58 could disrupt mail handling in Dothan. Alabama Public Service Commission has received a petition. officials note the rail line faced $530,000 in operating losses and blame nonspattrage for the trains' status as Sunday passenger service may be dropped.
Secretary of State Acheson warned that Americans remaining in China risk being seized as hostages by the Communists. Ambassador Leighton Smith faced delays while seeking to return to the United States. The State Department noted 5,023 Americans still in China, including 1,140 in the Crown Colony of Hong Kong.
Police shield a suspect in a multimillion dollar racket, with eastern racketeers and payments alleged. The suspect planned to testify in New York by plane while detectives secured voluntary custody and relocated him. Undisclosed details involve a large policy and planned defense against threats.
Mrs. Georgia Bevis, a former teacher in Jackson County elementary schools, died in a Sunday crash four miles north of Marianne. Her family state Mr. Koig and his young son, both injured, remain in hospital. The collision occurred as two vehicles head on during a thunderstorm. Mrs. Bevis survived by a daughter Helen and several relatives. Mr. King and his son planned to move to Tallahassee next year.
Mrs T Lavender, 64, of Ariton died tonight in Troy Hospital after long illness. Funeral services tomorrow at Salem Church with Rev K Thomas and Rev Hinson officiating. Burial is in the church cemetery. Survived by husband, seven daughters, two sons, three brothers, one sister, 30 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral director Holman Funeral Home.
Republicans insist on delaying the broader arms program and slowing action on the Atlantic Pact. They seek conscionable redrafting of the administration's proposal while pressing for immediate steps to bolster Greece, Turkey, and Western Europe. Senate and House committees prepare to hear testimony on arms and defense plans amid party tension.
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