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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1947

Page

6

Peanut Research Plans for Frying Green Peanuts

A Georgia Florida Peanut Association meeting outlined experiments in frying green peanuts. The project, sponsored by A. H. Reid, involves an agriresearch engineer and Auburn Laboratories in Alabama and Georgia. The U. S. Department of Agriculture notes progress, with a blue lupine seed drying mill acquired for testing.

Georgia - Florideia Peanut Association Sterday Crawley Banks GFA A. H. BE. Reid Auburn Tories Alabama Georgia U. S

Ashford man elected chairman of Houston FHA committee

At the first real year meeting of the Houston County FHA committee H Clar fendows of Ashford route 3 was elected chairman for a one year term. Faulk, Jr. of Dothan route 1 and Ben S Sellers of Dothan Ice were named committee members. The meeting noted the predecessor’s appointment had expired and a money for Farm hip loans was under action. The group approved a 20 million loan option, later reduced to 15 million by a joint committee. County allocations and expected federal funds were discussed.

Houston County H. Clarfendows Ashford Faulk, Jr Dothan Ben S. Sellers Dothan Ice Faulk C. Eugene Genset Unater Ama Ig James Burleso FHA Washington Jesse Jones Howard Hughes Roosevelt Scretary of Commerce and Federal Loan Senate Hughes Hyde Park XN. Y

Rains Fail To Halt Geneva's 4-H Camp

Geneva County 4-H Club members endure night in rain and wind at Dale County wells during the Wiregrass camper event. Seventy campers aged 10 to 18 faced rising waters of the Choctawhatchee River and learned to loosen tent ropes and secure pegs under threatening skies.

Geneva County Choctawhatchee Wells Choctawhatcher Wells Dale County Wells Henry Coffee Houston County Geneva Teat

Napier Community Seeks City Aid For Police Protection

Napier residents seek city help to curb reckless driving and protect worship at the local field. Floyd Marsh reports to Commissioner Jim Brennan, who says Dale County sheriff holds enforcement authority and suggests requesting a deputy for field protection.

New Napier Floyd Marsh Marsh Jim Brennan Brennan

First Cotton Bale Ginned In Wiregrass Brings 50 Cents Lb

The Dothan Eagle reports the first bale ginned in the Wiregrass section. Farmer I. D. Eldridge of Cottondale received 400 pounds of cotton from Graceville Gin and Warehouse Company at Graceville for 50 cents per pound, earning about 700 dollars. Official Claude Tindall announced the sale.

I. D. Eldridge Cottondale Dothan Eagle

Grand Larceny Charge Is Laid To Georgia

Henry County indicts Raymond Qunton Hutto of Ft. Gaines Ga. on grand larceny in connection with stolen hotel silverware from Abbeville. Items recovered in Dothan after pawn sale. Hutto held in Houston County jail on federal charges.

Henry County Raymond Qunton Hutto Ft. Gaines Houston County J. T. Hutton Alabama Department of Public Safety Abbesile Burton Dothan Hutto Wee Watt

Jones Testifies FDR Wanted Hughes To Finish Wood Plane

Jones testifies that FDR wanted Hughes to finish a wood plane project. The Balkan dispute moves continue after Soviet veto. Herschel V. Johnson rushes to Washington for talks with Marshall and Lovett on UN action and two alternatives. Gromyko to present Soviet plan calling for troop evacuation and a foreign aid supervision commission.

Jones FDR Hughes John A. Parris, JR Lake Success United States Balkan Russia United Nations Greece Herschell V. Johnson U. S Security Council Washington George C. Marshall State Department Johnson Robert A. Lovett Marshall Andriei al Gromyko Balkans Gromyvka Gromyko U. N Yugoslavia Bulgaria Albania

Baptist Appeal Urges Aid for Jewish Suffering

A section of the Baptist World Alliance adopted a resolution urging church leaders worldwide to aid homeless and persecuted Jews. The measure, led by Rev. Jacob Gartenham, calls for open doors and restraint from provocative acts while promoting evangelism as a solution to Jewish concerns.

Copenhagen Baptist Wor'l' Alliance Jacob Gartenham Atlanta Galinvelt Congress Garterhaus Ess Upos Worid

Woman spared prison in slavery case in San Diego

Federal judge suspended a three year sentence for Mrs Alfred Wesley Invaux after paying $6000 to her former maid Pia Jones for nearly 40 years of enslavement. Judge Jacob Weinberger cited national disgrace and possible health risks if incarcerated. Dora Jones and others were part of the settlement terms tied to the case.

San Diego Calif Alfred Wesley Invaux Clubwormitism Trust Nepro Pia Jones Mass Jacob Weinberger Dominalh Caah Dora Jones Imood Nines Ingalls Wealter Hasman Washington

Protest Notes U S Over Gas Explosion Fatalities

The United States protests a gas explosion that killed ten women and involves evidence tied to Russian actions. A note to Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov, delivered in Moscow, requests information on provinces affected and condemns provocations linked to force movements.

U.S V. M. Molotov

Portrait Of A Happy Man By Hal Boyle

Baltimore AP columnist Hal Boyle describes a short, gray haired man with a calm, witty manner. The piece reflects on his quick ideas and charm, contrasting old generation politeness with modern concerns, and teases a future column note.

Baltimore Atsabeater

Peanut Festival Plans Drag Anderson Says

Community minutes reveal Anderson criticizes peanut festival plans while noting delays and potential postponements. Local organizers discuss fundraising, scheduling, and venue adjustments amid contested logistics.

Peanut Festival Anderson

Irganists Declare Two British Soldiers Hanged As Reprisal

Irganists claim two British soldiers were hanged as reprisal. The report mentions reprisals and reactions, with references to authorities and ongoing tensions. Names and locations are obscured in the fragmented text.

Alabama trade ship endorsement by House committee

A House Ways and Means committee endorsed a plan to fund an Alabama trade ship to sail to foreign ports and advertise the state. The bill would allocate 350 000 dollars from the State Treasury to seed a 500 000 dollar private fund, but action was paused awaiting money availability.

Alabama House Deleyetuea

Fate of 4 500 Jews Awaits London Word

Port de Bouc France AP dispatch reports 4500 Jewish refugees halted in France after being turned back from Palestine. Intercepted by British and Palestinian forces they faced disembarkation refusal while med crew and officials debated their status. All but six in poor health remained aboard three ships as tensions rose and London was to be informed.

Port DE Rouc France Palestine Sete Mediterranean Mareyes Forst Ocean Vigour Pie Rival Fete London

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