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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
14
Fragmentary report describes Civil War era actions at a eastern bridge involving forces labeled Dalon Army troops and Hunt Morgan's raiders. The text notes heavy fighting and bitter sentiments surrounding the engagement, with limited readable details.
The report details a fierce bridge battle where a company repulsed several rushes, plunged into the stream, and faced a severe counter attack by Union forces. Town tenders seized the east bridge port, another company crossed to split defenses, and firemen operated a 22 pound howitzer to sweep the bridge while Union troops endured exposure to Morgan's fire.
A large Ozark gathering honored Miss Pierce and Mr. Clouse at a garden party hosted by the Flowers family on European Street. Guests from Brundidge, Washington, D. C., Nashville and beyond attended the elegant alfresco affair featuring a green and white bridal motif, punch service, embossed cakes, and musical interludes. The Alpha Kappa Delta Kappa Gamma chapter held its year-end meeting at the Walton home with a Delta Kappa Gamma speaker on Federal Aid for Education. The article also recalls a historic bridge incident and a river rescue near the old span.
Senators and representatives back the bill as Dale County endorses it and appeals to other chapters. Mrs Jewel Byrd Hudson Ozark new member welcomed into chapter. Mrs Emmet M Garner Ozark elected president of the Dale County Chapter effective Oct 1. The event featured red roses and a ceremonial room decor, with business following the program.
Gypsy children ages six to twelve from three families enroll at Buena grade school in Canton. They captivate peers with tales of Houston, California, St Louis, Chicago and Philadelphia while their mothers avoid fortune telling and their fathers work in metal manufacturing.
About 45 processes, requiring all weeks, are necessary to convert stilt hides into various leather goods including shoes, hage, and belts. The fragment notes extensive steps and time, hinting at a traditional craft or production sequence without detailing specific tools or dates.
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