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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1951

Page

2

Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass Beer Licenses Surrendered

Store on East Main Street surrendered state and city beer licenses after a complaint from city officials and police about disturbances. The owner Strength and a church figure were involved in a voluntary surrender process that began with police handover at the church area and a planned board action that was later called off. The Alcon Beverage Control Board accepted the state license for ABC.

Bety's Flace East Main Street Stodey Union Hut Church U.S. Navy Botween Jaders Eddie D. Kelley Suibdlows Kelles Reddy Hall Sewambt Towle Seasinn Lcense Smith Alcon Beverage Control Board ABC

Ramsey Wins Medal at Mid-South Forensics Tourney

Richard Ramsey earned first place in the Mid-South forensics tournament with an original oration titled The New South. He has been active in academics and is a war captain of the board. Revival services continue at the Church of China and nearby gatherings feature speakers led by Rev. Draper.

Ramsey Richard Ramsey Dornan Manson Flichard Ramsey, Jr Davahan

Induction quotas and tax debates dominate Alabama session

Twenty men are listed for induction duty while Alabama lawmakers spar over a 15,000 member call, school funding, and tax shifts. The House advances refrigeration truck limits and a 60 mph max for artics, with filibuster slows reapportionment bills as revenue, veterans bonuses, and office term changes move through committees.

Mabaria J. T. John Alabama Houston Schoemon Wells Gene Gibbons Montgomery House Transportation Committee Lauly Armistead Selden Charles Adams Tallapoosa Senate J Yj Sep. Andrews Filubusley Andrews Elvin McCain Calhoun County Sheila House Otter Preston Clayton Barpour Cartry Clayton Revenue Department Setale A Agricul Mure

Emory Physicians to Speak at Houston County Society Meeting

The Houston County Medical Society will host a special meeting at the Dothan Country Club at 6 p.m. on June 28. Speakers include Dr. O. A. Abbott, Dr. Willis Hurst, and Dr. Kool of Emory University. The topic is curable heart disease from surgical and intern perspectives. Dr. Paul Flowers presides. program chair is Mr. S. Windham.

Emory University Houston County Medinal Society Dothan Country Club O. A. Abbot A. Willis Hurst Kool Emory Atlanta Wall Hurst Emory Hospital Paul Flowers County Society S. We Windham

Blakely Baptist Church Plans Bible School Week

The Blakely Baptist Church will host a Bible School starting Sunday June 1 and running through the week. Rev W E Storey said registration for children aged 6 to 18 begins at 10 am Friday at the church. Classes start at 9 am on opening day.

Blakely

Dothan Soldier Receives Cigarettes From Local Donor

Jimmy Tew of Doe Wane served in the Army and reported receiving a free package of cigarettes donated by a company. He showed his wife a letter noting the empty carton and a stamped label from the Mullin Company. Tew is the son of Mrs. Lestoy Tew of 18 North Lines.

Uj Kr Jimmy Tew Doe Rel Wines Hy Mere Dody “Muling Company Kas Tew Lestoy Tew North Lines

Nurses Group Plans Meeting Tomorrow

A special meeting of the Student Nurse Recruitment party will be held at the Nurses Home of Frasier Ellis Hospital at 230 tomorrow afternoon. Miss Frances Raley, state student nurse enrollment counselor of Birmingham, will be the guest speaker.

Frasier Ellis Hespital Tamorrow Sarah F. Manwaring Oay Frances Raley Birmingham

31st Division Men Get 10 Day Leaves After Training Ends

Fort Jackson announces a policy granting 10 day leaves to 31st Division soldiers after basic training. Leaves are divided into periods ten days apart, with limits on total absence per unit. First leaves begin June 14 while ensuring rest of training progresses without overload in transport or operations.

Fort Jackson S.C Orsie Division AG. Paxton Ian Factlyt Buxton 336Th Infantry 16Th Infantry Bern

Livestock prices dip in mixed Georgia and Montgomery markets

Livestock totals at eight major plants show 20 cattle and 75 calves in Georgia outlets with hogs steady. Barrows and gilts 180-240 lb bring 20.00 to 20.75. 160-180 lb at 19.73 to 20.25. 141-160 lb 16.50 to 19.00. Sows range 18.00 to 18.50. Montgomery reports steady to weak trade on slaughter cattle and calves with mixed stocker activity and porker prices in the 15.00 to 21.00 range for various weights.

Thomasville Waderall Albany Columbus Moulitie Titton Dothan Jacksonville Tallahassee Mountfie Tifton Montgomery Union Stockyards Catfe

Inquiry probes Acheson China policy distortion claim

The 28th day of a congressional inquiry heard Sen. Brewster accuse Acheson of distorting the administration China policy. He cited Lt. Gen. Wedemeyer’s report urging aid to Chiang Kai-shek, while Sen. Morse pressed for a firm immediate policy or risk war and strategic concession to Russia. MacArthur’s ouster followed his public calls for wider war, including actions in Korea and Manchuria.

U.S Korea Albert C. Wedemeyer Chiang Kai-shek Maine Senate State Department Ines Sen. Morro R-Ore Russia Morse MacArthur Aprila Red China Manchuria Formosa Titman

Death notices from Wiregrass area prompt multiple services

Funeral services for Mrs. E. U. Hicks sixty six died at home on Ozark route three will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Saint Jem Church near Graceville with burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include three daughters and several sons and siblings. Also listed are funeral plans for Mrs Susie Anna Teal eighty seven at Elamville and for Barry Ann Mills sixty two of Enterprise. Additional notices cover Mrs W A Fountain of Slocomb, Mrs Annie Mullis of Seale and others with service details and family survivors.

E. U Ricks Funers U. G Hicks Ozark Jorgalingse W. G. Worthington Vernon Fla Irby Riley Myx Horace Mims Columbus Warren Hicks Miami Coleman Hicks Pascagoula Ailie Hicks Robert Hicks Laud Ind Lula Williams Malone Maud Walford Dashle Hicks Este Jer Searcy Chipley George Walter Taylor Susie Anna Teal Elamville Jeanperaw Elaon Billy Ray Holman Fufcré Oraix Teal Bush McKnight Clio Route Bessie Faulk Maggie McKnight Blamville Song M. L. Teal Ot Ariten A. R. Teal C. Teal J. P. Stokes Clio Barry Ann Louiseville Baptist Church Griswold Martz Searcy Funeral Home Mills Enterprss Mt. Zion Baptist Church Louise Bass Nina Ja Clark Enterprize Reynolda Mills Robert Mills Colum Jbus Winifred Mills Men Brockton Homer Loyd ‘Milla Enterprise W. A. Fountain W. A. Fauhlain William A. Fountain Stocomo Slocomb Slocomb Methodist Church WSGS Mollie McCarty Amanda Bramley Ste. W. & Dreaden Slocore Janil Mes Ketth Fayevile, NY Mes Annie Mullis Ayde B. Mullins Aey Seale Ala Ebeneztr Gaureh Charles Lancers Horman Funeral Home Mullis Omic Perist Alte Daisy Smith Ruben Foote Sgt Heginald Foote Fr. Benning B. C. Foote Tindal O¢ Jack

Minnesota youths plead guilty to federal charges

Three Minneapolis youths aged 17 to 18 pleaded guilty before U S Commissioner J W Daughtry to interstate transportation of a stolen auto. They were moved to Rockford Prison for arraignment before Federal Judge Kennamer. Authorities said the stolen car was reported by John Paulah of Minneapolis and that patrols halted them after a pursuit ending near Ozark.

Minneapolis, Minn Ozark Montgomery Troy Ban Oy J U. S J. W. Daughtry Joe James Landing Theodore Richard Wakowski Andrew Semuen Rockford S Kennamer Mongomery Highway Patrol J. R O'feers John Paulah Minneapolis Ft. Montgomery

Betty Graduation Amid Trials and Naval Absence

Betty, wheelchair bound due to cancer, graduates as Dawid helps her move through the ceremony. Tom, her fiancé, remains at Norfolk Naval Hospital, his furlough canceled as he faces nerves. Friends and classmates offer support while Betty answers well wishes with a quiet, hopeful smile.

Iplomas Betty Dawid Hetty

Army to restructure into four Europe bound divisions

Eight divisions and several regimental combat teams will form the U S Army strength totaling 324 divisions. Collins said three divisions destined for Europe would move within two to three months, with the Second Armored expected to be diverted this year or early 1952. The United States reportedly raises a six division force for Western European defense. Cotton futures rose on short covering with gains in nearby contracts, quotes and dates shown. Funeral services planned for Mrs Murpy at Mt Olive church with burial at Clark Cemetery, Ward Wilson directing. Surviving relatives listed include four sons, two daughters, and several grandchildren.

Siswns National Guard Va Sab Europe Collins Second Armored Tate Ear U. S Weaten European Defense Mt Olive Methodist Church M. J Baldwin Waters Clark Vemnetery Ward Wilson Funere Murphy M. Murphy Pionter Houston County Sett Mt. ‘Olive Methodist Church C M Murphy Colinbus W. Murphy Midland City

Armies push from Yanggu and Inje amid Korean front flux

Bunson cites estimates placing 300000 Reds across the front as Eighth Army probes Chorwon Kumbwae and Yonchon areas. Front reports note light to moderate fighting with occasional heavy resistance north of Yanggu, while fresh air and ground actions unfold east toward Hwachon and Inje.

Korea Korea Republic Eighth Army Hwachon Rees Yanggu Hwachon Reservoir George A.macarthur Carters Eenter Yauigey Taje Yangan Ead Inje McArthur Fifth Air Force Doughter Rield Chorwor Pyonggang Pyonggan Wonsan

Dothan Woman Notified of Son Wounding in Korea

Mrs. Maggie Jackson of 72 Parker Street Dothan received official telegram from the Department of Defense stating her son Sgt. Kerman Taekyon was seriously wounded in action in Korea on May 21.

Maggie Jackson Negra Parker St Dothan Department of Defense Sgt Kerman Taekyon Korea

New York Cotton Futures Rally Early Trade

New York cotton futures rose 20 to 80 points in early trading. July settled near 44.72 cents per pound with other contract markers including December around 37.27 and October near 34.98 as markets opened.

New Orleans EL A. m NEW York Cotton NEW York

Area Youths Win Boys State Posts

Kenneth Givens of Dothan and Bobby Helms of Enterprise were elected to city posts at Boys State underway at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Givens becomes city clerk of Cooper and Helms city clerk of Perry as the boys prepare to take over the state capitol the next day.

Kenneth Givens Dothon Bobby Helms Enterprise Boye State University of Alabama At Tuscaloosa Givens Cooper Helms Perry Alabama Department of the American Legion Boys State Department of Political Scieice University Ithe State

Negro Youth Hurt In Mill Accident

An 18 year old Negro youth Marion Dozier was injured when his hand was caught in a grinding machine at the Home Fertilizer and Cotton Oil Company plant in Headland. Attaches at Dothan hospital reported his condition satisfactory this morning.

Marion Dozier

Folsom Rules Out Another Run for Office

Former Gov. James E. Polcom says he does not intend to run again but will stay active in politics. He told a Birmingham group he will push redistricting reform in the Alabama Legislature and seek repeal of the pell tax.Polcom spoke to the North Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and dismissed severer charges related to a state convict pardon.

Birmingham James E. Polcom Folsom North Birmingham Chamber of Commerce

Poultry Market News From Atlanta Government Report

Market fully steady with movement to pressing plants and truckers continuing. Supplies heavy but prices paid FOB farm in the afternoon and early morning, with hens, fryers, and related poultry items described in current market terms.

Atlanta USDA

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