Fire damages house in Wiregrass area and local notes
Fire caused heavy damage to a house owned by Mrs. At Flowers at 40a North Cherry Street last night, with only interior damage reported. Outstanding Sergeant Ton was named outstanding platoon sergeant at Fort Bliss Texas. Everett, son of W. Everett of Newton, entered the Army in December 1939 and served in Alaska with Task Force Frigid. Bob Weston named cubmaster for Dothan Pack Three ahead of March 30 event in Ozark. Measles cases total 31 in Houston County last month with other communicable diseases listed. Lupine seed price boosted to four and a half cents a pound to encourage seed supply. Cowarte community farm bureau to meet at 3:30 for March program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cente Harris
Flowers
Ton
Fort Bliss
Texaa
Monte
Everett
W. Everett
Newton
Alaska
Narvarreraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battaliool Fort Biss
Weston
Bob Weston
Dothan Pack
Ozark
Sezer A. Culbroth
Houston County
Ine Production and Marketing Administration
Livestock Market Report From Montgomery Yard
Cattle receipts about 450 with demand steady. Slaughter steers and heifers mix steady to 26.00. current grades mostly 20.00 to 24.50. Calves weighed 125 produces slow sales. Hog and pig trade active after midweek. barrows and gilts mostly 19.50 to 24.00. Pigs, 48 head, 19.00 to 29.0. light and helper pigs mixed. weights 100 to 300 pounds 14.50 to 19.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Federate Mke
Union Block Yards
Colle
Lge
Moe Barrows
Galte
Show Facilities Head Named for Event Committee Roles
Richard Rameex will run show facilities while Jesse Cheathany and Hywel Bens nest named as entertainment committeemen. A boxing judge from With won and Company to be named. Official grader Petre C Roquemore of the Federal State Market News Service. Salea committeemen include W. Moria Bar TB Mel Lanehiin and Ruseck Caldwell. JW. Parkman Jr named chairman of awards committee. publicity lead by W. Walter with Av Ac Mortis Jess Swicerand Arthur Creemer and R. A. Dowling among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Rameex
Jesse Cheathany
Hywel Bensnest
Honor Rolls Listed At High School Here
Dothan High School announced six weeks honor roll lists. Principal TG Wallatan named 100 students on first honor roll including Billy Pippin Connie Hill Peggy Bealsley Betty Orr June Segler Augusta Walden Josephine Bsa Joyce Gotf Dorothy Ray Wayne Etheridge Charles Racklay. Second honor roll includes Herbert Blumberg Tovey Howard Anne Kingry Kadha McBryde Mae Minshew Mia Dean O Neal Faye Reeves Jeanona Thompeph Carolyn Ward Winheld Baird Jane Calder Betty Ethridge June Givens Barry Neil Harrison Edan cleansley Factyr Rase Long Grace McClenny Mary Beth Wells Ned Nalkee Grilm Givins Pat Riel Hovert Zhinden Juleanne Flowors Jo Ata Hal Barbara Jean Johnson Pegey Reynolds and yhinda Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan High School
TG. Wallatan
Blily Pippin
Connie Hill
Peags Be Alsley
Betty Jean Orr
June Segler
Augusta Walden
Josephine Bsa
Joyce Gotf
Dorothy Ray
Wayne Etheridge
Charles Racklay
Herbert Blumberg
Tovey Howard
Anne Kingry
Kadha
I McBryde
Mae Minshew
Mia Fsdean O'Neal
Faye Reeves
Jeanona Thompeph
Carolyn Ward
Winheld Baird
Jane Caleer
Betty Ethridge
June Givens
Bary Neil Harcison
Edan Cleansley
Factyr
Rase Long
Grace Me 'Clenny
Mary Beth Wells
Ned 'Nalkee
Grilm Givins
Pat Riel Hovert Zhinden
Juleanne Fiow
Train robbery and shooting spree near Washington
Detectives traced a pair of men from Leesburg to Washington after a raid tied to a Missouri gang. A 38 caliber bullet pierced Ramsdell and doctors reported the wound non fatal. Witnesses described a gun battle aboard a bus and a later clash at a Clover Rail tavern with about $200 seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
White House
West Virginia
Thomas G. Edison
Ahike
Rhan
Washington
Martine
Inirg
Leasburg. Ya
Leasburg
Martiar Hure
Washiraton
Bet
K Streets
We Poller
Mat
Possie Af Polien
Virginia
Meryland
Bow Ridge Mountain
Jamie
Missouri Gang
Martinsbore
C Moore
Javira Throns
Marin
Moore
Mort
New Castle
R. B. Perdue
Baltimore
Clover Reil
Perdue
Chiles Ho Roe
Cartaine
Weatland
Progerlvania
WiteSeelee Wagerne
Time Running Out For Slayer Twice Spared From Chair
AP report from Montgomery describes PaiDip Cobb, a 24 year old Negro slayer, facing execution after two prior commutations. Gov Folllam refused reprieve, chair at Kilby Prison tested after power cable wore, with no further action from the governor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Little PaiDip Cobb
Kilby
Fats
James E. Follam
Cobb
Montgormor'y
Frank Boscelly
Governor's Office
Folsom
Russell County Takes Custody of Wyatt After Hospital Stay
Russell County deputies took custody of James Wyatt after his hospital stay for gunshot wounds from an alleged larceny shooting near Abbeville. Wyatt faced armed robbery charges in Phenix City. Abbeville area shooting tied to a cousin, Dan Wyatt, about 25. Also moved in a separate transfer of prisoner J. Harrelson for family desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell County
James Wyatt
Abbeville
Wyatt
Phenix City
Greeley Bradley
Harty County
Dan Wyatt
James
Tom Heat
Andalusia
J. Harrelson
Head
Rent control split as Truman plan faces House vote
The House committee approves a 15 month rent control extension amid battles over expansion and qualifiers. Supporters urge fair value protections for landlords while critics warn of civil rights implications and uncertain enforcement as Senate action looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayles
Federal
Beni
Orm
Fisher
Augnier
Truman
Bis Congress
Menbers
House Banking Committee
Donalsonville Lions Hear Of Dairy Work
Donalsonville lions hear about dairy work as a county agriculture program aims to boost production. H J Turner of Southern Dairies discusses plant reach from Maryland to Florida and states thirteen Florida plants. A tour of Seminole farms follows, with interest in A Grade milk and a potential meeting to discuss increased milk production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donalsonville
Lions Club
County Farm
Eugene Bagam
H. J. Turner
Marianas, Fla
Southern Dairies Inc
Southern Dairleas
Maryland
Florida
Farma
Folsom Sworn In As Etawah Sheriff
GADSDEN, on, IAP-Ceanl Folsom, brother of Gov. James 3. Folsom, was rore in eday 8 sheriff of Etowah County. The 43 year old former highway patrolman was appointed to the 5000 a year for by the Governor esterday, Circuit Fudge J. HL, Disquey IBF eWmmisstered the 03th. Folsom said we are going to make an effort to clean up county with respect to protection violations and violations of the laws. He haw the appointant care as a surprise he hadnt tapocled to receive a. The Governor received many hundreds of letters and telegrame from Etawah County people asking Him to appoint me as sheriff, he said. I accepted on Mi trengib if those cnanty re yest te said he was not yet ready to announce appointiments of his deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Ceanl Folsom
James 3
Folsom
Eday
Etowah
Etawah County
Train Robberies Trace a Notorious Pattern Across States
A detailed history of railroad holdups spanning California, Illinois, and Florida, describing how bandits seized trains, overpowered crews, and looted mail pouches and cash. Victims include engineers scalded by steam, and several robberies netting tens of thousands, with notable gangs like Alvin Karpis involved in the era’s crime wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
California
Toose
Saugus
Pittsburg
Calif
Alvin Karpis
Garrettsville
Aule
Chicago
Gulf Coast
Dallas
Kankakee
Ill
Belléfohigine
Bee Sting Rescue On Mountain Ledge Leaves Man Hospitalized
A man suffered hundreds of bee stings after a fall on a mountain ledge. Rescue workers carried him to safety as medics treated swelling eyelids lips tongue and other areas with calcium placonate to reduce venom effects. Fever declined by day three and breathing improved, enabling recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koszalka
Toom
New Orleans Cotton Market Report Aids Steady Trading
In New Orleans AP notes quiet, regular cotton actions with Boon prices around 35 cents a pound, slight fluctuations. Market details include high lows and recent bids, amid unclear last values and minor shifts in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Boon
High School Honor Society Inducts New Members
Six new members were inducted into the Louse Pelham Chapter of the National Honor Society at Dothan High School in a ceremony held yesterday in the high school auditorium. The inductees were Jerry Moore Faye Reeves Frances Freeman Herbert Blumberg Ann Kibgry and Bey Pippin. The event featured a devotional, talks on scholarship character leadership and service and the signing of the honor roll. All members participated except Joe Ray who attended a Troy music festival. Ray transferred his membership from Enterprise to Dothan this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Gregory
Lamar Mu
Allister
Joe Ray
Troy Yeaters Day
Ray
Enterprise
Dothan touted as hub for regional sales reps
Chamber officials say Dothan’s location serves lower Alabama and upper Florida, enabling 8 sales reps to cover towns over 2,000 population with few weekly visits. Local retailers would supply names. main offices in Atlanta and Birmingham may recruit. Dothan already hosts over 50 reps from large firms with room for more, boosting local sales and cash flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Alabama-Genzain
Florida
Jacksonvale Ohile
Selden Baatey
Mobile
Alabama
Georgia
McLavenlin
Bailey
Baisey
Jocal Houses
Purchasing Agents Association
Macon
Savannah
Charloste
Meridian
Jackson
Beltey
Atlanta
Birtramgham
Xallac Ot
McLanchlin
Chamber of Commerce
Gillars Trial Deliberations Marked by Long Lunch Breaks
Jurors retired at 12 03 pm after a lengthy session as Miss Gillars, 48, faced trial over Nazi propaganda broadcasts. Transcripts of 22 Axis Sally records were examined while prosecutors argued she willingly broadcast for Germany to undermine American troops and families. Gillars testified she was overwhelmed by the burden of speaking for the Germans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ween
Germany
Miss Gulla
Miss Gillars
Soviet budget talk at joint Soviet plenary session
Though 2018 delegates gather in diverse regional garb to form two equal chambers, the Council of the Union and the Council of Nationalities, they prepare a joint session to approve the 1949 budget. The 1948 figure nears 390 billion rubles with defense around 6 billion rubles. International observers note tensions over defense and currency values as Britain debates a large budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Soviet
Ila
United States
Britain
Rusia
Defense Congress
House of Commons Jhas
Roltevant Withdraws From Jaycee Election
Dr C Ho Pointevart was axed and removed from consideration for vice president of the Alabama State Junior Chamber of Commerce. Bert Davis of Dothan Jaycee said Poitevant withdrew, citing business pressure and his pending term as president elect of the Alabama Veterinarians' Association, making him feel unfit to serve the Jaycee organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Ho Pointevart
Alabama State Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bert Davis
Dothan Jayceer
Poitevant
Alabama Veterinarians
Nat Hs
Jaycee
Cullman Man Named To Personnel Board
MONTGOMERY AP Cullman attorney Kenneth J Griffith former legal adviser to Governor James E Folsom was appointed to a six year term on the state personnel board replacing William H Pitts whose term expired His appointment is subject to confirmation by the state senate Griffith is son of the late Circuit Judge A A Griffith of Cullman and was named for a term expiring March 2 1955 He assisted in efforts to switch Alabama electoral votes in a States Rights bid to support Truman last year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Kenneth J. Grifdith
James E. Folsom
William H. Pitts
Birmingham
Albert L. Thomas
Auburn
State Senate
Griffith
Folsom
Rep
Sta B.tompaots
Crenshaw County
Pitts
Pers Vel
Whice
Thomas E. Kilby
Alabama
A. A. Griffith
Cullman
States Right
Trumac
Tornadoes and High Winds Hit Several States
A storm system across Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama and Tennessee injured residents and caused structural damage. In Whitehaven Mississippi, 13 year old Vini 44 was hurt when a dairy barn collapsed. Tornado tail ends damaged two businesses in Ripley and uprooted trees. Gulf Refining bulk plant at Corinth suffered about 22000 in losses from lightning. Winds to 50 mph were reported with power outages and telegraph cuts near Natchez and Banks. A Columbus truck windshield was shattered by a flying plank, injuring Mrs. Robert Garner. In Birmingham, Charles Cox, 13, lost a leg after being struck by a train near a crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vini
Whitehaven
Ripley
Mississippi
Corinth
Miss
Gulf Refining Company
Crowley
Vicksburg
Mattiesburg
Cowwnbus
Columbus
Robert Garyner
Warren
Ark
Banks
Arkansas
Natchez, Miss
Western Union
Summit
Natchez
Gwen Lumber Company
Natches
Phenix City
Ala
James 3. Stiles
Idle Hour Park
Richard Robeson
Tenn
Folsom Criticizes Economy Bloc of State Senators
Gov James E Folsom denounces an economy bloc of state senators accusing them of blocking progress and insists he supports no new taxes while outlining a forthcoming plain, specific passive program for Alabama. He cites proposed cuts to the state records division and the military department and notes the emergency fund was created at five times the prior year's size. Folsom vows to oppose moves toward merging the executive and legislative branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Wap
James E. Folsom
Yan
Samme
Folsom
Ous State Department
State Division of
Ter
State Military Department
Mgt
Ottice
Senate gridlock over debt limit rule debate continues
After a lengthy speech by Senator McClellan the Senate faced likely two more votes to limit debate on the debt limit rule. If the Barkley ruling stands Lucas believes a two thirds majority test may come Saturday. If defeated Southerners could keep talking indefinitely prompting Democratic leaders to choose between abandoning the fight or forcing a filibuster break at the risk of broader legislation. Tonight another overtime session was promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkley
Lucas
Lutk
Jueas
Senate
John L. McCrellan
International notes allege communist sympathy across nations
The notes claim five powers with Soviet ties oppose democratic governments and warn disloyal groups as unacceptable. No date for a potential diplomatic break was given. Cuban sentiment is described as hostile to the UNUSABLE relationship. MORSE and PARCHMAN inmates are briefly mentioned in separate items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Family Rites Held for Mollie Telstere Aca Ligyd
Funeral services were held last week for Mollie Telstere Aca Ligyd. Survivors include Mrs Call of Aubrirmdale and Tr. Nichols with Panamis sons DV Tew, Lee B Tew, Grong Lich, and 14 grandchildren noted in this obituary fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Lash
Mollie
Calloth
Aubrirmdale
Nichols
Panamissons
Lee B
Grong
Seat Randehiltre
State highway bids to pave Main Street section in Dothan
Senator W G Hardee and Highway Director McFarland announced the state will fund paving for a Main Street section in Dothan while the city covers materials, as talks with Montgomery officials and city commissioners reach a plan. The block is part of State Highway No and U S Highway No 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Rain Street
Dothan
W. G. Hardee
Dirette McFarland
Jevenetsty
Alabanglas
Adkins
Reil Py
Hardwick
Mess
McFarland
May Strety
Belo
Hardwick Sald
Larceny Suspects Sought in City Roundup
Frank Zimmerman and Krause are among those cited as wanted on grand larceny charges involving eight dollars from W. A. test. Deputy Cameron reports multiple fugitives under bond and several arrests pursued in Yen County and nearby areas.{"}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zimmerman
Sly
Krause
Yen
Depa
Cameron
Jean
Akins
Tim
Collins
William Etheridge
Ama City
Etheridge
Ridge is found in what medical examiner calls a double case
Police report a man named Holt took his wife to an apartment near Ridge. An elevator incident at the Whittaker apartment is described. Officers said Mee and Tham heard the shooting and called Mrs. Githens and her daughter in York. Details mention multiple witnesses and a prior occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge
Holt
Fragmentary list of officials and positions
Fragmented OCR reads as a roster of officials with scattered names and titles. Mentions include Warner Tuscarossa treasurer H Eday Toote 7 mingham and Hugh P Big mingham president, with other names like Jasper Fitapatsick and decayed location hints.
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Warner
Tuscarossa
Aileees Ho Carr
Jasper
Fitapatsick
Decatur
Dents H Eday
Toote 7Mingham
Enteusive
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Farm Bureau
Cowarte
Cadifrete
Slayer
Donalsonville Lions
Etawah
High School Honor Society
Roltevant
Eof
Charus Cox
Batea Trossing
Here
Portain Tgir
Facyclopedia Britannies
Morse
Parchman
Ther
U.S
Public Aearth Service
Man
Charcoal Steak House
Ting Place
Perlman
Hix Brand
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