Gold Genius Winner In Horse Show Here
Gold Genius, a chestnut gelding owned and ridden by Mise Camille Williams of Columbus, Ga., captured the five gaited championship at the second annual Dothan Lions horse show in Wiregrass Stadium. The event drew riders from Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Alabama, with 70 riders and over 100 top horses competing for 3,200 in cash prizes, ribbons and trophies to aid the Light Conservation Fund of the Dothan Lions Club for the blind in Houston County. Nancy Lee, a dark bay mare from Albany, Georgia, ridden by Desmond Shenmell Jr., won the walking horse division, while EP. Walla of Selma won the roadster to bike class. Turn To No. 16 On Page 2.
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Allen Johnson
Valdosta
Dothan Lions Club
Wiregrass Stadium
Alton
Princess Pat
Vallere
Widdon
Engle Stalf
Reuben Herring
Gold Genius
Mise
Camille Willams
Columbus
Pidces
Dothan Lions
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Alabama
Light Conservation Fund
Ilouston County
Nancy Lee
Armend Lime
Albany
Desmond Shenmell
Walla
Selma
Alto Star
Rhill
Shrine Ceremonial To Bring 2000 Here From Three States
Some 2000 Shriners from Alabama Florida and Georgia are expected June 1 for the first Shrine Ceremonial in Douing since 1922. Sponsored by the Wiregrass Shrine Club the event will be staged by the Alcazar Temple of Montgomery. Activities include a parade starting at 1 pm and ending at City Hall with a barbecue at Porter's Fairyland and a dance at the Armory. Registration opens 8 am at the Masonic Temple with open house 10 am to 2 pm at the Houston Hotel. Preparations are led by J B Davis president of the Wiregrass club and decoration of the city begins by Wednesday.
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Alamo
Florida
Georgia
Wiregrass Shrine Club
Alcazar Temple
Montgomery
Davis
Houston
Masonic Temple
First Baptist Church
Wil
Porter's Fairyland
Shriners, Pa
Tayn
Kiwanis Club Outina Details Revealed
Kiwanis Club of Dothan announces an outing for boys and girls aged 3 to 13, starting June 19 at 9 am at the Recreation Center. Scouts will handle registration 8 to 12 and 5 pm daily during the week of June 14 at Porter's and other sites. Transportation to Porter's Junior High will be provided and return trips arranged from the school.
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Ieeeditoration
Dothanwanin Club
Lcata
Ich
Porter's
Isl Scouts
Wife charges mate with murder intent in county court
Mrs Melet Dean Jeffcoat filed complaints in county court accusing Arthur Jeffcoat of assault with intent to murder and breach of the peace after he shot his wife twice with a rifle during an argument at their home near Gordon. She was taken to Dothan Memorial for treatment. Jeffcoat posted bonds totaling $1000.
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Melet
Dean Jeffcoat
Arthur Jeffcost
Walt Cameron
Jeffcoat
Goredon
Dothan
Jettcoat
Citys Move to End Primary Elections Faces Lawmaker Action
Dothan city commissioners asked State Senator W Guy Hardwick to draft a bill to abolish party primaries in the city elections. The request, via City Clerk J L Vaughn, targets the spring Democratic primary and would shift nomination duties away from the party committee, with costs borne by city funds.
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Dothen
J. L. Vaughn
W. Guy Hardwick
Board of Commissioners
Dothan
Hardwick
Democratic Executive Committee
Povernment
Inter-Club Council To Discuss City Pool Location
Inter-Club Council of Dothan meets tomorrow night at the recreation center at 7 20 p m to discuss possible municipal pool locations Recreation Director Crawford Murley said. President John Ayres asked for a formal mission meeting and noted funds available for two white and one colored pool but a suitable site must be found. Mosley said several meetings produced recommendations but no definite action yet. the group hopes to advance plans at the Monday session.
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Inter - Clow Council of
Dothan
Crawford Murley
John Ayran
Jammie Dera
Mosley
Cy Comminien
John Ayres
Inter - Club Council
Cone Mission
Council
Aurerx
Couel
Coffee County Acts To Pay Old Claims
Coffee County moves to pay old registered claims against the Fine and Forfeiture Fund from the general fund. A resolution notes $11 004 74 in claims dating over 20 years and says current practices would deplete the old fund without long delays. Representative H B Larkins will introduce the bill at the county commissioners court request.
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NATO
FAULK
Cattee County
H. B. Larkins
Coffee County Commissioners Court
Larkins
Ela
Montgomery
J. English
J. C. Helms
Fountain Lee
F. F. Clark
Map Awaited On City Extension
Vict0R Smith reports city action on Chamber of Commerce committee recommendations to extend city units of Dothan. Archie D. Carmichael, chairman of the four panel, says recommendations are complete but need formal wording before the City Commission. Engineer Ramscar has been busy with sanitation and paving but hoped to begin mapping by midweek. The North boundary extension to Hals Dairy and the highway was discussed, with Turn To No 7 on Page 7.
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Smith
Dothan
Archie D. Carmichael
Carmichael Ia
Boundsrick
Caremachoet
City Commission
Cxty
Ramscar
Gharmin
Comimitthra
Boundarien
Florida fishing license prices to remain unchanged
Washington County Judge Sam D. May announced that Florida will keep license prices steady for 1947-48. The annual license remains at 7.50 for the D license and 2.25 for the today-trip license, with the B license set to expire June 20 after issuance. Licenses for 1947-48 will be valid from issuance around June 20, available after notification from the Game and Fish Department.
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Washington
Sam D. May
Chipity
May
Resue
Heensen Ts
Slaves Sold For High Prices in Alabama Record
A 1834 bill of sale and related papers reveal slave prices paid in Henry County Alabama. A mulatto boy named Lawrence is listed for 1400 dollars, with a separate 250 dollar sale for a girl named Sue. The documents, dated 1834 and 1844, include signatures of local officials and witnesses, preserved among the Carmen family papers.
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Henry
Alahama
L. W. Armatrong
Rale
Lawrence
Sye
Henry County
Carmen
Harris Hays
R. A. Solomon
A. TR. Retson
Mr Solomon
Sue
William E. Price
Henry Moses
Truman Lashes Congress On Cuts In Appropriations
President Truman denounces Congress for not passing key 1948 fiscal year cuts and appropriations. He vows to urge reconsideration of interior and agriculture funding and warns that delays threaten national readiness and unification of armed forces. He favors prudent fiscal policy and questions tax-cut timing amid wartime debt concerns. Page 2 reference.
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Congress
Homeand Senate
Honkowp
Truman
Ith
House
Huddien
Tehan
Interior Department
Senate
Tara
City to Open Playgrounds For Youths Tomorrow
Recreation Director Crawe ford Menney announced that city playgrounds will open Monday at Minnie T Heard and Southside Schools. Hours are 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. on weekdays with supervisors Jor Macker at Southside and Chip Bennett at Minnie T Heard. The Michael Baseball League will begin play Tuesday at 3 p.m. in opening round matchups Blue Jays vs Dothan Eagles at Southside and Cardinals vs Bulldogs at Minnie T Heard.
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Minne T. Heard
Southside
Craweford Menney
Blue Jays
Dothan Eagies
Cardinals
Bulldogs
Minnie T. Heard
Jays
Kagies
Stalin Doctrine Swollen Mississippi Threat Poses Balkan Risk
The Associated Press reports the Stalin Doctrine, Russia’s reply to the Truman policy, taking shape in five European countries Austria France Italy and Bulgaria. Commonwealth governments face coups and anti-American demonstrations as floods and tornadoes devastate the Midwest and Northeast, with major Mississippi River flood warnings from Keokuk to Quincy and widespread damage plus loss of life across multiple states.
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Balkan
Berelman Morin
PARIS
Russia
Europe
Amie Auimtria
Hina
Hutgarn
France
Jaly
Austria
Murcia
Rustin
Garry Fan
Maly
Rome
Bulgaria
I Epponiilay
Ani
Haseen
Dore Trine
Two Baby Girls Die In Hospital Ward Slaying
MASSILLON AP A hospital third floor nursery tragedy leaves two infant girls dead in unclear circumstances. Police say no weapon was found as an investigation proceeds amid reports of laxity at the hospital. Names of the victims and guardians are reported but exact details remain unclear.
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Massillon
Doller
Nureery Af Cy
Brand
Rosemary Morton
Morton
Nara
Badien
Brad
Stark
Wallace Attacks Truman Doctrine in Montgomery
Former vice president Henry Wallace denounces the Truman Doctrine and universal military training in a Cramton Hall address at Montgomery. He argues the policy heightens war danger, diverts billions from peace work, and harms democracy, urging funds for peaceful economic development and jobs instead. He likens the doctrine to past League of Nations failures and accuses Republicans of promoting armament and fear.
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Montgomery
Henry Wallace
Truman
Wallace
Army
Tia
Wallner
Fruman
United Nations
Lodge
League of Nations
Jefferson
Jackson
Wilson
Roosevelt
Grand Larceny Charge Filed In Auto Theft
Wilmer Halloway of Dothan faced a grand larceny charge in connection with the theft of a car owned by Herbert Merritt of Alexander City. The sheriff said Halloway allegedly took the vehicle without the owner's content, fled to Columbus, Georgia, and was later arrested in Headland Friday morning by highway patrol. Bond was set at 2500.
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Wilmer Halloway
Dothan
Herbert Meratt
Alexander City
Merrit
Halloway
Walt Cameron
Holloway
Duthan Hotel
Jabrat
Columbus
Headland
Highway Patrol
You Can't Kid Hollywood It’s Always A Step Ahead
Hal Boyle notes Hollywood’s quick rise to glamour and mythmaking. He recalls a Greenwich Village waiter who moved to a studio job and jokes about rumors of a mountain home and swimming pool, illustrating Hollywood’s persistent delusions of grandeur and perpetual, gleaming spectacle.
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Hollywood
Hal Boyle
Homo
Alan
Hellywood
Greenwich Village
Rcmpt
Bien
Hilltop
Parachute Jumper Killed At Air Show
Birmingham AP report identifies ax Ming Mitchell Irma Long 26 of Birmingham killed when her parachute failed during a dual jump at Birmingham National Air Carnival. Partner John Wart oie, also of Birmingham, injured when his chute opened on landing. They jumped from about 9000 feet under Dixie Air Inc. Long formerly Rome Georgia resident and U S Navy pilot trainee served in Women Airforce Service Pilots.
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Birmingham
Ming Mitchell
Irma Long
John B. Wart Oie
John Buckner
Mitchell
Dixie Air, Inc
Misa Long
Birmingham Air Base
Rome
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George W. Willlaste
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