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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
3
The southern group known as Ian Church in the presbyter y expects a church reunion with the Northern Presbyterian in the coming year as cooperation between the two denominations increases locally after a recent general assembly.
Delegates moved to re open reunion plans despite a five year moratorium from last year’s assembly. Many commissioners said the moratorium is negated, allowing campaigns in presbyteries. The assembly endorsed a report urging protection of basic rights for all, while avoiding a stance on divorce remarriage, euthanasia, and school religious instruction.
A junior syndicate of about 30 high school boys ran baseball and other bets in Miami Beach with payouts of three to one for winning wagers in small stakes. The group, calling themselves KK and IM after a rough mimic of the adult S and G syndicate, distributed printed cards to invite patronage while warning that further betting could trigger an explosion.
Hotels in Warsaw raise room rates by ten percent with average monthly bath room cost around $125. Facilities compare to lower tier American hotels, indicating a modest standard for travelers and residents amid price changes.
In Tallahassee Senator Leroy Collins blocked Senate consideration of a House passed resolution calling for a joint legislative investigation into alleged Communist teachings at Florida colleges. The measure was sent to the appropriations committee where it was expected to die without further hearings before adjournment. Collins argued the investigation could harm colleges and urged thorough study, warning of a potential witch hunt and statewide embarrassment.
Geneva WHO announced it received Turkey's aid request and responded by sending a public health engineer to Ankara with DDT samples for anti malaria campaigns. Malaria control has operated year round in Turkey for 25 years, significantly reducing cases through swamp drainage and land cultivation.
The Belmont Stakes prospective field excludes Fred Hooper's champion Olympia. Trainer Ivan Parke said Olympia will skip the Belmont at Belmont Park on June 11 to race in the $25,000 Kent Stakes at Delaware Park the same day.
Notice states the partnership of Tom Brown and D H Flowers Jr dissolves by mutual consent on May 31, 1949. Partners continue to do business under the firm name TOM BROWN MOTOR COMPANY with June dates listed for publication.
Mitsuko Ishiwata, 45, poised to become Japan's first woman judge after graduating 11 years ago from Meiji University's law college and earning credentials from the Judicial Training Institute. She is among 123 graduates of the institute and may be assigned to the Tokyo District Court.
The first sentence sent by telephone was spoken by Prof. Alexander Graham Bell to his assistant. The line carried the words Come here, Watson, I want you.
The firm Sorrells and Bradford Milling Company dissolved by the death of J R Sorrells. Business sold to Mrs J B Sorrells to operate as Sorrells Milling Company. Dated May 31, 1949. David Bradford surviving partner. June 28, 16.
In Waverly Tennessee an explosion and fire destroyed a three room frame home. Carolyn Yates age three and Wilburn Yates age one died. Armon Lee Yates age 36 Mary Yates age 32 Marie 10 Louise 8 and Tommy 5 were gravely burned. Jimmy 7 escaped with injuries. Victims were taken to a Nashville hospital in very serious condition. The blaze followed an explosion at the home.
Readable fragment highlights strawberries and blackberries as seasonally available, mentions berries and raspberries as vitamin rich. The line emphasizes fruit in season and nutritional value.
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