Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrase Society Meet
The second quarterly session of We Union Seven-Shape in So ciety will be held Sunday at Tabernacle Church on the Hartford-Wickstore Highway. Everyone is invited to bring lunch baskets and bong books for the Dothan Housing project discussions with regional authorities. A contract for the George W McRae Homes project is to be signed with Johnson to Atlanta. A workers’ meeting will be held at Memphis Church Thursday morning. bring work tools. The 71 year old Wil Bem Woodham of Midland City remained injured after an accident yesterday. He was struck beneath a truck wheel at about 7:30 am. He is in Boies hospital. The State Health Department bureau of Maternal and Child Health will speak at the Houston County Biometric Snowerywright meeting. It will be held at the County Havlin Department auditorium at 7:39 pm. Program chairs are Tr Plewere and Dr Hicks.
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WEVEN
We Union Seven-Shape In Society
Tabernacle Church
Hartford-Wickstore Highway
LL Sorrells
Thorny
Arrow
Atlanta
Johnson
Atlante
Wil Bem Woodham
Midland City
Ashford
Aetorique
Goodman
Boies Hospital
Rociety
W K Sharp, Jr
State Health Departmen’ S Areau
Beatty Onid
Houston County
Snowerywright
County Havlin
Tr Plewere
Hicks
Railroad Engineer Loses Race With Cops
SYLACAUGA ALAPY A railroad engineer Jason McCullom pleaded guilty to speeding and to escaping and resisting arrest after a chase near a crossing. Officers caught him as the train pulled away. bond set at 3300. Mayor Ed Howard approved fines of 5 for speeding and 25 for resisting arrest.
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Sylacauga
Ala
APY
Jason McCullom
McCullam
Baste
Ed Howard
McCullom
Alain
Sycamore
Toy
Talladene
Howard Ginna McCultom
Colbert County Shows Population Increase
Colbert County records show a population gain of over 500 people in ten years. Census data released by Milton Grisham Jr. indicates 1950 figures for the county at about 41,413, up from 34,093 in 1940, with Tuscumbia and Sheffield also reflecting growth.
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Florence
Ala
APY
Coleert
Milton © Grisham Jreenasb
Arsen
Tuscumbia
Sheffield
Response Is Stow To Buy Queen's Bug Rug
Ditawa officials planned today to return a queen Mary hand embroidered carpet to Britain within ten days unless an acceptable offer arrives from a public institution in the United States or Canada. A spokesman for the Allied Xennderian High Commissioner’s office said the sale was disappointing. The rug has been exhibited in several cities and will be shown in New York Thursday. In New York cotton futures were down about a cent with May at 247.4. Gardening notes suggest narrow chicken wire fencing may be stretched to form trellises for peas.
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Britain
United States
Canada
Xinxdern High
Amo
Methodist Delegates Attend Rally from Several Churches
Delegates from Lafayette Street Napier Field and Sylvan Grove Methodist Churches will attend the Madama Conference in Montgomery on Thursday. Representing Lafayette Street are Mary Jim Brasius, Sara Carl, Gene Jarvis, Le ne Ghaehdanner, Annie Laure Kornegay, Joe Kingry, Mrs Hobson, Mary Allee Ganit, Shirley Guy, Annelis Snuggs, Margret Amerson, Jack Brew, Clyde Smith, and Mrs Berard Whitaker. Napier Field’s group includes Carol Palmer, Miriam Marsh, Thelly Mathis, Janet Horn, Jeanette Linenby, and Virginia Lisenby. From Sylvan Grove: Baily Kennedy, Mary Kennedy, Michael Woodham, Canora Woodham, Sharon Woodham, Virginie Marshall, Martha Neil Picciande, Marthaell Thompson, Carol Thompson, Jor Thompson, and Themespoon, plus an adult counselor.
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Lafayette Street
Napier Field
Sylvan Grove
Madama Conference
Montgomery
Mary Jim Brasius
Fenelle Guy
Sara Carl Gene Jarvis
Mary
Brien Lene Ghaehdanner
Annie Laurel Kornegay
Joe Kingry
Brown Ll
Hobson
Par Mary Allee Ganit
Shirley Guy
Igom Garr
Annelis Snuggs
Marret Amerson
Jacke Brew
Ugly Bottoms
Pairing Lane
Clyde Smith
Awakening Senators Seen In Rating
MOBILE AP A Alabama rights leader said Southern senators may become realistic after recent rulings against segregation and a Negro student exclusion. State Democratic leader McCovey criticized Lister Hill and John Sparkman for opposing party machinery changes. The statement praised court decisions but warned they could push Southern senators toward moderation.
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Mobile
Collingson
Charman Geasner T McCovey
Texas Law
Alabama
McCorvey
Alaama
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
State Committee
Harry Truman
Vote Buying Charge Hearing Scheduled
Hearing for Buck Napier and another man charged with attempting to buy votes in the May runoff is set for tomorrow at 1 in Houston Law and Equity. Napier has posted a $300 bond since last Wednesday. Warrant sworn in Dothan by MoH Gilmer of Dothan Gumir states Napier attempted to buy or promise to vote for a candidate. A $2,000 reward fund exists for evidence of corrupt voting, managed by the Circuit Solicitor.
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Buck Napier
Dor
1F & m
Houston
Law and Equity
Naper
Dothan
Moh Gilmer
Gumir
Napierr
Gilmer
Acon
Depont
Feud in Tampa Underworld Tied to Lumim Slaying
In Tampa a gang feud centers on the shotgun murder of Jimmy Lumim in the gambling racket. Police say rival factions enticed witnesses to identify the gunmen as Lumim rode by in an automobile, but they disagree on the shooters and say the motive was to kill him for control.
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Tampa
Jimmy Lumim
Lumia
Tortetr
Leven
Public alcohol ban and court costs dominate council meeting
Police Chief Eddie D Keb Jey Thidh led passage of an ordinance making it unlawful to sell alcohol in public places or to drink in alleys streets or on sidewalks officials said the measure aims to curb public drinking The meeting also set 170 for damages to a fire truck relating to a December collision involving Snellgrove and a convertible car with insurance from Central Indemnity The council awarded Carter Construction Co of Geneva a 3 090 contract to enlarge the city sanitary sewer system in Northwest Dothan the low bid among four bidders
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Nance
Eddie D Keb Jey
Toray
Carl Snefigrove
Snellgrove
Ay Central Indemnity Insurance Company
Cartér Construction Company
Geneva x
Northweat Dothan
Aene Leader Seeks Members of the Game and Freeh
A fragment shows Seartee Baker Warrees inviting members to join a group described as the Game and Freeh. The garbled text preserves names and an open call to participate. Further context is unclear due to damaged OCR.
Molt High School passes study plan amid student turmoil
The Molt High School community concludes a pass study plan after disruptive events. Hech rammed a valve incident involved two children and person names such as Maralyn Hardy and Clanton surface in scattered notes.
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Molt High School
Maralyn Hardy
Clanton
California primaries sway between Roosevelt Warren and Downey race
Voters in California participate in a crowded primary as Roosevelt faces Warren for the governor nomination while Downey prepares to retire from the Senate race. The contest highlights Brannan farm plan support and opposition, with Loveland leading in Iowa polls and Kraschel challenging the plan.
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Associated Press
Californie
James Rooevelt
Hep Bhean
Lars Warren
Soes
Mekerbower
Ivy Democra
Albert Oy
Land
Hickenlooper
Freigs Commission
Benale
Elore
Nie
Tynong
Nelson -G Kraschel
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan
Iowa
Loveland
Kraschet
Alen
Roosevelt
Pres Dant
Rooeevelt
Warren
Roosevelt Warren
California
Downey Demacray
Athee
Helen Gahagen Prouplee
Manchester Baddy
Itoear
Demnearnlie
Tean
Richard Noxon
Ward re redistricting sparks county political tension
County leaders condemn the proposed redistricting plan as a split district for residents in Two political areas. Board members warn the measure could affect the forthcoming legislative election while Malone and Hardwick vow action if the bill advances.
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Atin
Ted
Hue
Brivecn
Seatiansond
Ashford
Board of Revenue
Malone
Hardwick
Resignation Accepted as Board Chooses New Leader
The board accepted Lurie’s resignation with no successor named and discussed interim roles. Members Halph Cameron and Eugene Westyaul were nominated to the 10 member board, while Robert Meadows contested a sale and was not present. The group left open timing for appointments as officials vet the next steps.
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Lurie
Boo Ton Camby Ead
Indiy
Veteidus
Milton Tire
Nany & Auccessor
Sachin
Old Meivers
Piesent
Torme
Cet Halph G. Cameron
Eugene Westyaul
Robert Meadows
Farina
War
Albert Laine
Perry Calhoun
Horio
Sunny
Hr West
Cieltad
Tague
Werth
Anurtic
Daudinig
Averdy
Tyre
Bern
War Between Horsemen and Cab Drivers in Capri
Disrupted Capri streets report clashes as horsemen and taxi drivers clash over parade routes. Fights erupted in the main square while cab drivers threaten action. Police struggled to locate witnesses as tensions mounted through the day.
Three Million Authorized For API Dormitory Project
AP dispatch reports Alabama officials authorize three million dollars for construction at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Plans include dormitories for male students with capacity for about 444 residents and a dormitory for women. Funding via state bonds and federal aid is noted.
Three Are Injured In Car-Truck Crash
In Mariana special report, one woman and two men were injured in a hog truck collision near Cottondale. Jerryde Caffon Meriere, 41, head and face injuries, Abe Gown, Cheer Parker also injured, while Mik Harris Holton, 29, of Cottondale, the driver, sustained minor injuries. Patrolman RF Hamrick reported no fatalities.
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Mariana
Onzeoman
Cottondale
Caffon Meriere
Abe
Parker
Ren Mikt
Harris Holton
Cote Fonda
Aed
RF Hamrick
Livestock Market Report From Thomasville Ga
In Thomasville and nearby markets bids and prices range widely for cattle and calves with a mix of good and choice weights selling from 180 to 270 pounds at 18 to 20 dollars per hundredweight. Heavier steers and heifers bring 2000 to 2800 for packer lots while sows and bulls show varied demand. overall activity is steady with multiple lots trading across Georgia and Florida markets.
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Thomasville
Gaap
Federa Stater
Rigat
Moultrie
End
Tifton Ga Dolan
Jacksonville
Ora Pli
Gao
Georgia
Honda
Montcompry
Valdes
Ehatee
Adin
Sitorg
Helfere
Chesney Swale
BCU
Sleady
Cium ‘O Choler Barrows
Ibn Wem
Sugar and Fat Tests Show Odd Results
Madison AP report outlines experiments on sugar and fat in milk and their effects on animal growth. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin altered butterfat and sugar levels, noting unexpected growth outcomes when different combinations of sugar and fat were used. The study highlights how modifying milk composition can influence growth despite using common dietary sources like bread and potatoes.
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Madison
EB Hort
University of Wisconsin
Georgia Official Confident in Win of Liquor Tax Suit
Attorney General Eugene Cook said Georgia will win its 9400,000 invasion suit against Cairo liquor wholesaler Wenger. Judge Fred Wham took under advisement a motion to dismiss as Wenger argues the state seeks confiscation of contraband liquor. The case covers alleged floods of illegal whisky from 1948 to 1950 and evasion of five dollar per gallon taxes in collusion with Georgia bootleggers.
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Atlanta
Eugene Cook
Geogia
Cairo
Cook
Harteman Blackshear
Bast $ Lewis
Fred L Wham
J G Wenger
Liquor Wholesnier
Wenever
Wengerg
Georgia
Wham
Wenger
Generel
WOW Camp Launches 60th Celebration in Dothan
Woodmen of the World in Dothan launches a full scale 60th anniversary celebration with afternoon events planned to run into night. With 60 plus members and 430,000 members nationwide, the camp aims to attract visitors from nearby towns. Alben Barkley will address the event on nationwide radio.
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J KR
Yeoman
Wiregrass
J. Ingram
Ashford
Naion
Ms 630
Alben Barkley
Oher
Oreult Bolizilor Keener
Penley
Herb Martin
Dothan
Oshevala
Markam Sistere
Jon
Assault Charge Against Florida Man
A Pensacola man identified as Mare fon EK Crag was charged with statutory ... in connection with an alleged assault on a woman. Bond set at 9106, Crag also faced a previous intoxication-related charge filed today. Authorities reported the latter warrant was issued today.
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Pensacola
Six Black men attempt to sign for Louisiana vote at St Landry courthouse
In Opeloousas Louisiana six Black men, seeking to register to vote, were whipped and defeated by white men at the St Landry Parish courthouse. One Black man claimed representation of a faction and sought to file for registrar duties. Police intervened after the clash. several victims were treated, and arrests followed.
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Louisiana
Opelousas
Laty
St. Landry Pariah
New Orleans
Lengua
Landry Patisl
Jone
Voure
George A
Supreme Court backs end to some school segregation
The Supreme Court ruled eight to nothing against dining car segregation and violation of the Interstate Commerce law, uphold separate but equal doctrine only to be tested in future federal cases. The decision marks a civil rights victory for African Americans and the Justice Department, while signaling continued legal battles over segregation.
City Policemen Take Five Slot Machines
City police seize five slot machines described as sleight of hand devices found in a cluttered location. The incident involved local officers detailing the machines and the seizure during a routine check. No additional arrests were reported in the brief summary.
Deaths in Wiregrass Area
Funeral services were held for G A Ahtpr pet at Rehobeth Church in Dothan with Rev C C Ballcom and Rev. Gums wer Wemp officiating. Interment followed in Rehobeth cemetery. survivors include wife Georgia E. Glipper, two daughters and several sons. Additional obituaries note Marian nna (Richalt-Wik iliam H Gay) buried at Mount Olve Cemetery with Rev E S Cox officiating, and Lazze Miller of Ali for 48 years dying at home from heart condition.
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Oates Street
Dothan
Rehobeth Church
C.C. Ballcom
Gums
Rehobeth
Ward-Wilton
Georgia E. Glipper
J A Minton
Graceville
Elwood Bevis
Nhnois
Bur Sons
J C Shupper
Shipboth
Cottonwood Gripper
Joannna Reapper
US Army
Japan
Trawick
California
Tor
Anne E Hall
Marianna
H Gay
Alths
Calehour Courts
I Mount Olvé
E S Cox
Maddox Funers
Lazze Miller
Haw
Ali
Reghbors
Bundsy
Phrewien
Whigham Dies After Heart Attack in Tuscaloosa
Fred C Whigham a Shipperville native and former owner operator of Jines Jungle stores in Dothan died at Tuscaloosa hospital after a heart attack. He founded a Jungle store in Ozark and moved to Dothan in 1938 to run Jungle stores, selling them in 1964. He retired after health issues and resided in Dothan with his wife Ethel Bowden and a son. Funeral services planned for 10 am tomorrow in Tuscaloosa.
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Fred C Whigham
Shipperville
Cand
Tuscaloosa
Whigham
Ozark
Dothan
M. TL Kelly
Ethel Bowden
Tuscaloore
Bill Marin back with bull fiddle after HADACOL relief
James William Marin of route Lewasburg Ten, once plagued by nervous indigestion and insomnia, returned to the stage on WLAC Nashville after two weeks away. He credits HADACOL with restoring his health, saying five bottles left him feeling like a new man and ready to keep using the product.
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James William Marin
Route
Lewasburg Ten
Tennemee
Timars
Tana
Maretin
Martin
Hada
Col
Tam
Local youth earns state contest win and community recognitions
The 13 club member won the state contest and attended multiple programs including Nelson 4-4 Got greex and Sister Camp In THA. He reported on the Chicago trip, assisted with the H program at the leaders’ banquet, and participated in Farm Bureau, Rotary meetings, and an Atlantic City boardwalk event.
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Nelson
Tha
Hate
Chicago
Farm Bureau
Rotary Club
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Tivdant of the Universe
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