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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1950
Page
2
In the wiregrass section, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Number 4 prepares for an election with officers to be selected. The article mentions expected participation by members and notes concerns as officials address the process. The narrative tone reflects local fraternal activity and community interest in the lodge's leadership selection.
Dothan Tigers under Coach Seek Hovater trailed 42-7 after a rough first quarter and rallied to cut the gap, trailing 83-27 at the end. Final by quarters shows 16-20 and 33-20 with standout scoring by various players.
The notice lists bookmobile stops including Bertha community and Peedle's store at Clopton with times around 2:05 PM and 3:60 PM, outlining the weekly route schedule.
Bids revealed across Wiregrass counties cover 37 projects with bridges and road work. Notable items include a mile long Bellwood bridge project with a base bid of 308 mites and a roadway treatment from Saraton to Cotifen Springs. Other bids list county road improvements and Midland City bridge work.
Southeastern officials led by John M BleNom from Atlanta convene in Fort Morgan to review laws affording pensions, hospital benefits, job training and housing. Attendees include representatives from Alabama Mississippi Georgia Louisiana Colorado Oklahoma and other states.
Sammy Stephens of Dothan won a standards contest sponsored by a Birmingham newspaper. Second place went to Thomas, a Columbia High School student, with the event held in Ashford. Stephens is a member of the Louise Peiham Chapter of the National Honor Society and a senior student council representative.
In Keystone Heights Florida Mia W K Trer 38 died when the car she rode collided with a moving train near the community. Her husband, a rival of the car, was critically injured and rushed by train to Starke hospital. The accident occurred amid a flurry of unrelated local economic figures detailing post office receipts mortgage activity and unemployment data for the region.
Former Army Sergeant Lawrence E. Ashford will be awarded the Bronze Star with cluster and the Purple Heart during exercises in Birmingham. Colonel Lawrence will lead the ceremony, with Thess citations and other medals to be presented. The Bronze Star recognizes meritorious service in operations against the enemy from 14 to December 1.
The Dothan Branch Laboratory released its February report showing Ning and stcteen animals with rabies. Foxes and a cowed dog tested positive. Rabid animals were killed in the ten counties served. The same lab reported brucellosis and fever cases, with 130 samples tested and two positives.
In a dire incident, Coley crawled to a bed through smoke to rescue a doll wrapped in a blanket, then found the child lifeless. Mrs. Thomprod fainted as hospital staff confirmed Carolyn suffocated, with third degree burns on her body. The father, an Oklahoma City electric department worker, was on duty at the time. City firemen reportedly did not serve the housing project due to city limits.
In a formal statement McCarthy signals possible action to obtain access to loyalty files on individuals he suspects. He notes the need for an open session to evaluate the National Security files and suggests broader discussion of industrial mobilization and civil defense.
Statements recount Strachey sailing to England on August 3, 1838, then detained upon arrival in London after visa issues tied to alleged British Communist Party ties. He denied membership, was released on bail after agreeing not to lecture in the United States, and deportation was dropped a month later when he chose to return to Britain. Also notes two army units, the 42nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Battalion, later formed a highly decorated postwar unit.
USDA livestock totals show 390 cattle 160 calves and 3800 hogs sold at eight major plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Dothan Ala Jacksonville and Tallahassee Fla Hog prices mostly firm with gains up to 25 cents from last week. Prices varied by weight and grade across plants with slight strength noted in some categories and mixed changes in others. The Montgomery market reported steady to higher tendencies for cattle week, with slaughter yearlings light to moderately weaker and stocker cows showing gains. calves and veal also moved variedly, while hogs and sows showed mixed adjustments in a volatile market.
In a tense postwar scene France prepares for a hard government crackdown on Communist disruption. Authorities aim to rebuild military morale with American aid while opposing mobs block arms shipments to North Africa. Analysts note strong police action in prior coal strikes and question long term effects on French resolve and alliance with the United States.
Desperate coal shortage drives industrial shutdowns and unemployment with over 200,000 out of work. Senator Morse proposes government seizure of mines and emergency powers. President Truman weighs action as Taft-Hartley disputes loom, while UMW leaders and industry figures argue over bargaining and potential end to the strike.
City Personnel Director Joseph Wilson announces 12 vacancies in the police department. Applicants must take the written exam on a scheduled day at City Mall, with testing times posted by the Personnel Board. A passing grade is 63, and education level is not required. the exam determines eligibility for the vacancies and future hires.
Governor James E. Folsom named Robert Earl Mith ards to fill the interim Geneva County tax assessor post. Richards is the in law of gubernatorial candidate Phillip Hamm. Crenshaw died by suicide after serving a short term. Richards will serve about five and a half years.
Reported here are delays in a preliminary hearing for a Klansman named Roy with others linked to a fatal ride. Heath described his family ties and four accomplices as part of the inquiry. Labor unrest spreads from steel to California with Kaiser Steel announcing downsizing and plant shutdowns across the Eastern and Midwest states.
Geneve area notices list funeral services for residents including four brothers Breckton Jark Elba Obs and Foniak Gprings and Lemar of Enterprise. Burial at Antioch Cemetery conducted by Piltnan Funeral Home. Also reports services for Harvey Aulter in Panama City and M T Brown in Skipperville with local pastors officiating. Surviving relatives and service details summarized.
Number 2 began Jan 2 as twenty nine witnesses testified. Miss Coplon's three lawyers argued motions for rise while contending the day was not sufficiently prepared. The defense claims Miss Coplon and Gubitchev carried espionage ties during secret PBS described meetings. United Nations employee linked to the case, now under pension, learned he was a Tre. FBI agents previously screened the defendants over a year ago.
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