02 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1947
Page
1
Dr. Herman Turner, a Northern Presbyterian representative, told the 87th General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterians that he confides in a future united church. His words drew loud applause as he extends fraternal greetings from the Presbyterian Church.
An OCR fragment touts Beanie Tonic as a remedy for fatigue underweight and poor appetite. It claims 868 Ton as effective non organic nutrient build up and urges readers to start S85 Tonic now, asserting widespread benefits and millions of bottles sold.
The assembly voted to hold its 1948 meeting at the First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta Georgia to mark the church’s 100th anniversary. It adopted a resolution for separating chaplains service from the VA’s division of special services, offered by M C Melver Jr of Tuscaloosa Alabama, as part of a broader discussion on union of the two Presbyterian branches and continued affiliation with the Federal Council of Churches.
Cemetery workers will meet at Winslette Chapel in the Jellico community about 10 miles west of Dothan on Thursday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, according to church officers.
The Hartford Garden Club met at Mrs. J. P. Kennedy's home with Mrs. O. B. Johnston and Mrs. Seaborn Harrison assisting. Flowers from members showcased lilies gladioli marigolds roses and more. New officers named include W. O. Daughtry president Tom Tindell VP B. L. Woodham treasurer John David Lanseter secretary A. L. Hawley cor sec J. T. Holman parliamentarian Glenn Gibson historian and J. F. Collins reporter.
William Fralish 28 of Ariton died in a Troy hospital after a short illness. Survived by his mother Mrs. C. R. Fralish of Ariton, three brothers Earl of Ariton Fred of Phenix City Ray of Ozark, three sisters Mrs. G. V. Langford Mrs. W. W. Benefield and Mrs. Kenneth Ezell all of Ariton. Funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church with Rev Price officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Holmes of Ozark in charge.
In retirement she recalls hunger to see Ireland roam but favors remaining in County Mayo memory. She cherishes America as land of opportunity and education, plans a summer visit to explore United States history from Independence Hall to Hollywood, and vows to embrace life without entanglements with Indians.
At the American Legion Hall Harriet Bor land and Dolores Guilford directed games enjoyed by WI and guests who helped serve refreshments. Honoree attendees included Johnny Jeffers Barbara Wyon Sandra Wyon Mary Pat Smith Jimmy Jeffers Jerry Childs Haywood Grissett Joyce Beejee Jackie Cuterhouse and many more along with relatives visiting from Monroeville Huntsville and Atlanta for summer.
Thomasville, Ga AP US government livestock reports show eight packing plants in Alabama, Georgia, Florida and nearby areas receiving 700 cattle, 225 calves, and 1,200 hogs. Hog prices steady to firm with midrange butchers 180+ pounds at 22.50 to 23.00, lighter weights down to 16.50. Market notes from Montgomery and surrounding yards cite slow cattle receipts and mixed prices across grades.
The Dothan Girl Scout office will be open Tuesday to Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. for Scouts and Brownies to obtain consent forms and blanks for day camp attendance. Health exams will be at the county health department on Wednesday June 1 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Two camp weeks are planned this year: Brownies July 7–11 and Girl Scouts July 14–18. Registration is one dollar.
Newsmen at the Capitol report the National Fair Rent Committee warning that family life in America faces a crisis if rent control collapses and the Senate bill is enacted. House approval came on July 1 for Republican backed income tax cuts of 4 billion annually, with Senate action expected imminently. The measure would cut individual taxes from 10.5 to 20 percent starting July 1.
A historic dairy study reports DDT levels in hay and corn fed to cattle with steers storing up to 63 parts per million in fat while hay racks contained 184 ppm in dairy cows and milk containing 10 to 38 ppm. A calf suckling a dairy cow showed 25 ppm in fat after 143 days, and steers fed unchucked corn reached 65 ppm in fat. The experiment, done in collaboration with the 175 Bureau.
Seven Dothan men were elected to officer posts in the Alabama Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers at the annual Montgomery meeting Friday. H. D. Strickland becomes grand junior counselor. J. H. Adams is grand secretary. J. W King is grand treasurer. J. B. Hunt joins the grand executive committee. G. N. Rogers serves on the grand executive committee. M. Cherry is grand chaplain. S. M. Bently is alternate to the Supreme Council. Alabama recorded the greatest membership gain in its history, placing first in the Supreme Council percent gain. F. T. Highland of the Supreme Council spoke at the banquet.
Johnny Britton Trawick, 49, of Ewell, died at his home Sunday night after a short illness. He is survived by a brother, T. B. Trawick, of Ewell. Services set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ewell Church with Rev. A. B. Tanton officiating. Interment in the church cemetery, Volman Funeral Home of Ozark handling arrangements.
Funeral services for Russell Eugene May of Birmingham formerly of Dothan were held at Ridout's Chapel Birmingham Sunday at two o'clock with Rev. James H. Butler officiating. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery with active pallbearers M. E. Gilmore W. W. Harper C. R. Layton A. L. Biggo C. M. Caddis and Earl Bradley and honorary pallbearers listed.
Thirty six seniors of the Houston County high school in Columbia will receive diplomas at graduation exercises at 8 p.m. today. Miss Mary Edna Brown delivers the valedictory, Miss Elvis Oakley the salutatory, and M. W. Merritt presents awards and diplomas. The graduating class includes Glen Adams James A. Alford Beatrice Benton Mary Edna Brown Joan Cox Winton Culbreth Alex Cherry Darrell Cherry Patey Douglas Very Douglas Mack Dunaway Charlie Nell Etheridge Maudie Ree Forrest Grace Forrester Billy Gamble Aubrey Green Thurman Hardy Qual Hatcher Jack Henderson Mary Frances Hindspeth Kirmet Hughes Henry Killingsworth Mary Lawrence Veryle McGrady Doris McLeod Harry Nowell Eloise Oakley Earl Parker Wyatt Peevles Martha Rolfins Lucille Sanders Connie Savis Willie Dean Stanford Charles Whatley George Williams Jr. Jimmie Wood.
An Auburn Agricultural Experiment Station report criticizes the safety claims of DDT used on Alyce clover hay for feeding animals. It notes meat and milk exceeded the 7 ppm FDA tolerance, cites miscalculated exposure, and urges more evidence before recommending DDT use on peanuts for hay.
In 1947 Florida opposition forms as merchants from Miami and across the state vow to lobby and fly into the Capitol to oppose a proposed state sales tax surveying about 140 million dollars in new levies. Leaders warn the measure would raise more money than needed to close the deficit and field protests from lawmakers. Other proposed taxes include a 3 percent transactions tax, a 5 percent hotel tax, a 20 percent tax on cigars drinks and sun dries, a slot machine levy, and a 2 million dollar boost from dog tracks.
About 30 people were arrested by city and county officers over the weekend on misdemeanors. County officers seized four arrests and police eleven?27. Charges mainly included disorderly conduct public drunkenness gambling and assault and battery.
Jake Lawson a Dothan Negro faced charges of public drunkenness and petty larceny after police arrested him Sunday morning. Pete Lilly of 508 West North Street told officers Lawson entered his home and tried to take $38 from Lillys billfold.
Dothan city police investigated twenty seven traffic accidents during May with eight injuries, one serious. A teen rider, fifteen year old Johnny Floyd Paschel, suffered a fractured sex in a Friday night scooter collision on May 23. No fatalities were reported.
Fire slightly damaged clothing in a closet at the home of Reuven Thomas Negro at 607 North Lena street yesterday. Assi Chief Floyd Harris reported the cause is unknown and Chief R. H. Ryan estimated the damage at three or four dollars.
This week in Dothan two meetings are set. On Tuesday night Dothan Lodge No. 466 will hold its regular business and work session. On Thursday night Dothan Commandery No. 25 will conduct its regular meeting.
Emory University Hebrew and Old Testament professor Dr Boone M Bowen will conduct a Bible conference at Foster Street Methodist Church in Dothan June 6 to 10. Lectures planned include The Bible a Divine and Human Book and The Place of the Bible in Modern Life. Bowen, a Mount Pleasant South Carolina native, earned degrees at Charleston Emory Yale and taught at Scarritt College before joining Emory. Public invited.
A description outlines eligibility for training of 750000 or more than 950000 to prepare for armed service. Basic training lasts six months either in camp or aboard ship, followed by options including regular Army Navy or Marine enlistment, service academy entry, National Guard, or ROTC college attendance. Administrators coordinate the program.
A commission proposes a civilian advisory board and a three member panel reporting to the President to run an emergency defense program. Costs estimated between 3.736 million and 2 billion dollars yearly with a one year runway for Congress approval and full effectiveness in roughly two years. It foresees a pool of trained personnel ready for duty in an emergency and warns of possible attack scenarios on American shores described as horrific.
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