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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1950
Page
2
Firemen battled a blaze at a private garage around 5 pm damaging a barge of the Twilding and a pile of canvas near the Speigner home. Captain Doe Caerry did not specify the cause while an announcement noted a First Baptist Church concert correction and other local notices amid scattered names and events.
Sheriff Lewis reported Corley, detained after a February 10 raid in Marianna, faces larceny charges for stealing items valued at around $100. Items including purses, a fountain pen, and ladies clothing were recovered from the suspect’s car after the incident. Corley is linked to a separate February 19 theft probe involving Hathcock and Lamber Company but has no shown connection to that case.
AP report from West Blocton states Charlie Herd aged 21, a miner at Superior Coal Co mine, died after a rock fall during shift yesterday. Another worker suffered injuries in the same incident at the Birmingham area mine.
Graceville High School presents a three act comedy Dont Take My Pep Ry directed by Miss Mavis Powell tomorrow night. The cast features Sally Laurita Norman Porter James Cartes Fetiny Yawn Yawn Brith Syd Barbara Crsey Joanna Joyce Pel tham Kerry Ray Desi Sparks Greg Joe Willams Mabie Leo Himes Bebte Jo Golden Red Walter Rah more Harrison Day and others with a post show Beta Club dance in the high school gym.
Phillip Hamm candidate for Gav arnor announced Wiregrass itinerary with speaking stops in Midland City Hendy Land Saint Columbia Abbeville Cottonwood Dothan and nearby towns Friday and Saturday schedule lists times and venues. Hamm and his team plan appearances across multiple communities to campaign in the region.
The trial of Soviet citizen Gubitchev and accomplice Miss Coplon ended with a jury finding both guilty of spying for Russia. Judge Ryan pronounced a substantial sentence after Coplon declined to speak. The court noted the case as a historic conviction involving a Soviet agent in the United States.
In Phoenix Arizona a camp housing about 302 people facing extreme hunger reports families depleting all resources after crops spoiled. Officials describe up to 100 children in starvation risk as emergency food and medical supplies are distributed. many residents sold possessions to eat while pathways to aid are organized by farm bureau and welfare agencies.
Weary consumers faced a warning as inspectors reported no federal ban on horsemeat for human consumption. Texas yet enacted a statute prohibiting horsemeat sales for meals with penalties up to $1000 fine and 20 days to two years in prison for violators.
Paris reports show power plants running near normal, with no current shutdowns expected. Communist led CGT claims 700,000 idle, while 300,000 idle in metal trades amid widespread walkouts. Municipal workers and transport crews strike, with some services maintained.
Founders Day commemorating the first anniversary of Carver High School for Negroes was observed with Bruce Flurry receiving a leatherette lounge and token of appreciation. City officials and patrons attended as Dr W F Calhoun spoke on racial cooperation and progress. About 200 patrons attended.
Chamber of Commerce directors held a session yesterday naming Alto V Lee Jr as new chairman of the industrial committees Lee 18 past president of the organization, succeeded in January by Raymond Spann Fev Baxter joined as a new member after Harry Hall resigned The meeting also called attention to an educational project at City Hall with meat dealers and merchants attending a discussion led by L J Rigg of the National Livestock and Meat Board Klug spoke at the Junior High echo day and will appear at Dothan later today
Dothan Pack 22 renews its charter for another year under Lafayette Street Methodist Church sponsorship. Cubmaster for the Cub Scout unit is Richard and WOR. Institutional representative is Rev. C H Hildreth. Troop committee includes Vis, Willingham, J A Buckhart, Ben Clendinen. Den mothers listed as Mrs Inez McDugald, Mrs Jol Richards, Mrs L R White, Mrs HO Hale, Mrs Alton Palmer, and Mrs W T Perry.
Savannah speech by Savanneh Sweet praises broadminded port leadership and criticizes petty politics after removal as Docks Director. He asserts plans to pursue public service and notes a bid to appoint Morgan as new Docks Director, a candidate with ties to Farm Security Administration and Alabama lumber business. Morgan, in Mobile ports administration since 1948, is hailed as a high type.
A 1B year old Negro in Dothan forged a $100 government check to buy a ticket to Valdosta for a sound show. He was nabbed in Valdosta, received a free ride back to Dothan on a police car after authorities seized the money. James Beverett, identified by Police Chief Eddie D Kelley, was charged with forgery and later sent back to Dothan by Detective James Lewis.
Livestock market notes from Thomasville Georgia and Montgomery Alabama show hogs steady to up 25 cents per hundredweight across eight major plants. Slaughter hogs 180 to 240 pounds bring about 1330 to 1510 dollars. various weight classes and local plant quotes listed with medium to good grades. Cattle and calves receipts and prices are reported. trade slow with mixed stocker and feeder activity and calves 1780 to 2400 dollars.
New Orleans and New York reports show cotton futures easing under long liquidation and hedge selling. Prices at midmorning trade hovered around ten cents lower per bale with May and July contracts quoted in a narrow range amid ongoing selling pressure from traders and hedgers.
An expression of appreciation for Rev Joseph Kellermann’s service with the Episcopal Church of the Nativity was voted yesterday by the Dothail Ministerial Association. Kellermann preached his last sermon with the group and will assume a new post at Church of the Holy Comforter in Charlotte SE next week. The association also commended Rev D F Hickman for weekly broadcasts of sermons and devotions on local radio.
A late winter storm spread cold air across the eastern half of the nation. Strong winds from the Midwest diminished as they moved into the Northeast, with a belt from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic. Temperatures fell below freezing in Carolinas and Georgia, and below zero in Minnesota, the Dakotas, Michigan, and Wisconsin. International Falls saw a low of below zero.
At a news conference McCarthy said he would supply the name of the official involved in a 21 percent charge. Tydings refused the invitation and the committee acts to uncover the identity from the files. The clash widened as McCarthy urged removal of the accused official while the inquiry continues.
Montgomery Circuit Court contesting the veto holds that Gov James E Folsom acted within legality as minutes before the end of the legislative day the bill to unify several building agencies passed. Appointees to the new building commission challenge the governor's decision and seek to keep the veto in question.
The incident at the Albuquerque Sandia base involved two privates and a corporal collapse during a fire near a guardhouse and bursting stove. Ralph Talve and four inmates were overcome. all were treated, with one reporting discharge from hospital soon. Sandia officials launched an official probe as Acting CO Kenneth Hertford led rescue and firefighting efforts. Gen Robert Montague was away.
The belated election in Manschester's Moss Side District centers on a Conservative amendment to a government motion. Labor's stance prefers delaying steel nationalization while Prime Minister Atlee presses ahead with the plan. Voters face a tight race as turnout and party strategies shape the outcome.
Taft argued the emergency court injunction provisions of the Taft Hartley Act could have prevented the soft coal strike. He warned that had Truman ordered an injunction, outcomes would have shown monopolistic union power and possible future emergencies.
Death notices from Wiregrass report the passing of Commander Jame Cartaseee Trandér aged seventy at home. Funeral arrangements by Malvern Funeral Home are pending with services today at Panther Creek Church officiated by Hinson. survivors include several daughters and grandchildren from Auburndale and Vernon. Also noted is the death of Mrs Raines at her home following illness, with community figures offering condolences and details of the wake.
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