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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1950
Page
2
The Ket Assembly of God Church Mission Council in the wiregrass area will host a five dollar baked chicken plate sale tomorrow night at the church on South East Washing Street Intersection. Orders by telephone between six and eight. Delivery available. Call 345.
Police report Chief Eddie D. Kelley of Crawford states that a Negro man named Pollen of East Burdeshaw street was arrested today on a lottery charge. The case concerns selling tickets for a game of chance and potential winnings. The defendant faces up to six months in jail or a possible fine, with bond set at $300.
VFW Post 307 elects Layton as commander at annual officer election. Bruchell Adina serves as senior vice commander, Nick Swed as junior vice commander, Raymond Cox as quartermaster, Dwight Meinich as post advocate, Wallace Lambert as chaplain, Max Puller as surgeon, and Lattin The year trustee, with B. W. Dayin named two year trustee.
Levonne Reeves, Vicksburg TFA delegate, won a speaking contest at Rehoberi High School, as the quarter finals advanced to the semi finals next month. The event highlighted zoning debates tied to urban development and a study sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on zoning and growth.
Robert Breele of Headland Road faces charges for starting fires in Union County. Bond set under $200. Warrant sworn by county forest ranger E F Palmer. Breele allegedly started a fire without immediate land clearance and failed to notify neighboring property owners five days prior as required by law.
Reporters were told five commissioners would serve terms from one to five years as Barles G. Rosa and others discussed leadership. President Truman has not yet offered the chairmanship to anyone while several candidates have been mentioned amid the ongoing resignation and disagreement with John I Lewis.
From a cold outdoor podium McNeil, a Birmingham businessman, denounced Senator Hill and Eisenhower to an open audience, accusing them of misrepresentation and party disloyalty. He tied support shifts to national figures, predicting people would reject ongoing spending and political drift. Local candidates followed with pleas for May 2 votes inside.
Suffragan Bishop of Abama Tae Rey R Cle borne will conduct services at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity Sunday. The services begin at 11 a m with confirmation and sermon expected.
The House committee is expected to approve the amended Senate bill with talks to occur in a conference with the Senate. Officials hint at a possible reopening of Nearange on new amendments, with Sessions behind closed doors. The package totals about 117.8 million dollars for frontier defense including 49.9 million for radar, weather, and interceptor costs aimed at boosting air defense along the Arctic region.
Public health researchers in London tested rush hour cars on a line using culture plates and found subway surfaces carried far fewer bacteria than measured in an elementary school. The study suggests the subway air and trains are less contaminated than some public spaces, challenging common fears.
Police lament a grim mannequin discovery described as the case of the murdered mannequin. An eyewitness story details a dead white woman lying near a railroad and a cook recalling a strange, unsettling remark. Officers and the chief confirmed finding the store window mannequin and stated the scene was not amusing.
The proposal envisions a large FHA funding increase, expanded insurance for lenders, and higher authority for the National Mortgage Association to buy private home loans. It includes longer amortization for GI loans, disposal of wartime housing, and expanded rental project guarantees, with opposition claiming limited benefit and ongoing government supervision.
The note outlines class groupings for lightweight to heavyweight animals, with winners from groups two to four entering final championship rounds. It lists award aims like loving cups and rosettes, places for grand champion exhibitors at national conventions, and names key organizers, officers, and auctioneers involved in the Tri-States Fat Stock Show.
Prediction places Firav as expected victor at a Philadelphia convention meeting in June 1940. The item notes Utah’s fur bearing mammals, highlighting weasel musk rat beaver and badger among the most numerous species.
The conferees finalizing the measure failed to include a provision allowing wheat farmers who endured winter crop damage from greenbugs to swap two acres of wheat for one of cotton. Senator Anderson noted the omission as the draft moved through discussions. The affected farmers extend beyond Oklahoma, highlighting a broader impact.
In Geelong Australia during a weekend match Wace struck on the Ingby and Picked ball. Robert Bate reacted by hopping around the wicket dropping his bat and throwing away his gloves before turning out a pocket. The ball hit a box of matches in his pocket and set off an eventful moment.
Livestock arrivals include 176 calves and 4200 hogs at plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomaston and Tifton with Florida outlets in Dothan Jacksonville and Tallahassee. Hog market varies from steady to weak with some spots 28 cents lower. Prices span 14.75 to 16.50 for various hog weights and butcher grades, with several lines detailing weight ranges and top quotes.
AP dispatch from Montgomery Market shows steady cattle figures with light weight slaughter steers and heifers at 18.00 to 21.50, cows 17.00 to 18.50, canners 12.00 to 16.00, stocker calves scarce, vealers 17.00 to 24.00, and hogs weak to 7 lower for 200 to 240 pound barrows with 15.25 to 16.00 for best loads. Swine generally steady after a soft week.
A letter criticizes a senior Alabama Senator for directing a vote on an office not sought by him and for not refunding to the Federal Treasury salary portions funded by Alabama taxpayers. The writer questions the appropriateness of such conduct and notes it may align with unfamiliar methods.
Redondo Beach residents complained about a long running issue as three sea lions became trapped in a subterranean conduit linking a steam plant to the ocean cooling system. Excerpt notes attempts by an expert to free the mammals, hindered by a slim pipe and ongoing underground water flow.
Geneva High School to stage a three act comedy titled Free Advice in the auditorium with a student cast including Helen Régar and Ben Lai. School officials announce the performance as a light evening of entertainment for students and local residents, inviting families to attend.
Dothan high school students will vote next week for president and vice president of the Student Government. In the race for president are Richard Ramsey Robert Zbindes and Wayne Etheridge while vice presidential candidates are Lynda Smith Kennety Givens and Charien Patith. Campaign speeches will be made assembly Monday then with the election Tuesday.
A three day session will show ranges refrigeration and other appliances like a home kitchen. Mike Bitchr and Mise DeProft plan a precise program with meat dishes and vegetables demonstrated on demand. Recipes from numerous contributors include homemakers and makers, all offering free recipe books alongside the sessions.
The advertisement lists 14 cents per quart for Grede A milk in Dothan and 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cents per quart for other milks. It notes premiums for homogenized milk and quality designs like the Golden Guernsey seal, with sanitary and MoLa J follow up rules and dairy standards under TAM McLanee guidance.
Dr Rob yn N McMurray of Chicago industrial payebologist cites 18 000 exrplayers and macera effort to uncover labor love issues. He says findings show positive effects on tab or management goodwill productivity and cost saving.
Fragmented report notes organizational meetings to form a Cub pack at the Presbyterian Church Bers with a session on Cubbing In The Den. Weather and cotton market data appear in same column, including New Orleans cotton quotes and New York futures. An unrelated fact cites New England hatcheries producing about 9.5 million eggs monthly.
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