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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1948
Page
13
Mildred Seymour, 33, of Codiege Street, died at her home late last night after returning from a ride with three friends. Two members of the group said she appeared unconscious on return. the coroner had not fixed a time or determined a cause. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.
Ronald Colman, British star, named best film actor of 1967 by the Academy for his role in A Double Life. Kazan won directing award for Gentleman's Agreement. Celeste Holm won supporting actress for the same film. Best original story went to Miracle on 34th Street. best original screenplay to The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer.
The personal representative of President Miguel Aleman of Mexico visited Mobile yesterday and brought greetings to locals while pledging stronger trade ties. Capt. Jesus Aguirre, a Mexican army officer, led the delegation and represented the government in ceremonies marking the outreach.
Three states conclude a three and a half year hunt with the recovery of 32 year old John Frank Stringfellow, believed slain by a gang over held information from Georgia authorities. Police plan further arrests as investigators pursue remaining members involved in the Ponte Vedra burial. An inquest in St Johns County is set for next week to determine the cause of death.
The Senate rules committee allotted opponents four hours next Monday and Tuesday to present their case against the anti-poll tax bill. Senators McKellar Holland D Flat and others will testify, with briefs allowed. The piece also notes Mobile’s Azalea Festival with Aguirre visiting and Elsa crowned festival queen.
General Lucius D. Clay, commander in Germany, said many in Germany are ready to fight and die for freedom and democracy. He cited thousands of non Communists who braved cold rain to attend a mass meeting in Berlin marking the 1848 revolution centennial in the British zone.
Birmingham AP. More than 200 of Alabama’s long married couples share tips from a Birmingham News 60th anniversary event. Answers include 50 50 sharing, love and devotion, solving problems together, serving God, and staying patient. One 67 year marriage says I just let him boss.
In Blakely Georgia Sheriff Sid Howell of Early County was renominated with 2409 votes to 1175 for opponent G H Owen. Unofficial results in other races show School Superintendent R K Sites 1977 and T B Mellette 899. Ordinary D C Morgan 1808 and Theo Williams 1388. Tax Commissioner J L Houston 2436 and J B Duke 1123. Treasurer Earl Pickle 2174 and B J Turner 736.
The Houston County Hospital Association executive committee will report to the county-wide hospital committee at a called meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 at the courthouse in Dothan. Attendees include all county committee members and the general public as facts and figures about a public hospital in Dothan are presented. A. D. Ussery of Dothan 1138 will chair the session.
Writings from couples describe joys of married life with lines about a clean wholesome home and mutual happiness. Other comments emphasize sharing all aspects of life and equal partnership. Long engagements were common with an average around a year and several couples engaged for six years.
About 40 voices to assemble at the Dothan Recreation Center tomorrow at 8 p m to organize a local SPEBSQSA chapter. After organization, officers will be elected and all who wish to sing are invited.
Negre leaders from six southeastern states gathered in Tuskegee Alabama for a regional conference sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to discuss segregation Jim Crow laws and the group is set to consider the 1948 program. Mississippi Tennessee South Carolina and Alabama were represented and the meeting included discussion of Negro voting and Truman civil rights.
J Norton Mullins Jr acts as chairman while the chapter is organized, guiding the formation of the group. The effort focuses on establishing leadership and structure as members assemble and name officers.
A clipped schedule lists Wednesday showings with Deanna Durbin and Tom Drake, Thursday highlights Susan Hayward and Lee Bua in Smash Up, Friday and Saturday air Win Boyd in Hop Along Cand Turas with Chester Morris in Blackie and the Law, Sunday offers Eather Williams and John Cer in Fiesta and Three Mesquite Rang Defenders.
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