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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1946

Page

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Morace B. Chase Dies at Age 53 in Dothan

Morace Radford Chase, age 53, passed away in Dothan after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are pending with the local mortuary.

Four yesterday morning her ang allneys in Idaho obituary

A funeral report lists Henry C Alm en Reaburg and George Blaca of Salt Lake and Utah, with former Georgia roots. The service honors many survivors including Mrs. Marivug Garrett, Miss Francis Chare, and Leona Methens. Active pallbearers and honorary names are specified.

Ang Allneys Kanse Henry Calmen Reaburg Idaho George Blaca Salt Fisse Uy Johneon Wilkersay Georgia Alsbania Jesus Cast Marivug Garrett Francis Chare Duthas Larene Postma Menigomery Leona Methens Sun Herbert Caste Dothan Ieopeiership Magpie McMasters Unie Aq Map Berina Sabin Phenix Avaz Aeversi Suecea Rephews Bliss Jarwis Baxter Owens Ray Newton Ibart Gienunts Rote Sinvuae Olver Tiaweil Cecil Henderson C. A. Owens J. T Janis C NM Clemmons J St Shanner Woof M. Mathews

Mrs Willie Fleming Succumbs At Geneva

Mrs Willie Maude Fleming fifty nine died at her home in Geneva early this morning after a short illness Funeral services set for 3 pm Tuesday at Fairfield Church with Rev R M Holmes officiating Burial will follow in the church cemetery Pat Iman Funeral Home of Geneva in charge She was a life long resident of Geneva County Surviving are her husband Abner Fleming a daughter Mrs Seaman Collins Geneva route one and a son Rex Fleming Dothan

Willie Maude Fleming Geneva Fairfield Church R. M. Holmes Pat Iman Geneva County Abner, Fleming Seaman Collins Rex Fleming Dothan

Courthouse Clock To Run Again Soon

Two mechanics from Howard Clock Co. of New York install electrical works in Houston County court house clock. Probate Judge Saxon Poyner says installation should finish tomorrow and the clock may run this afternoon. Board of Revenue votes $1718 to electrify the lower time-piece.

Howard Clock Co New York Houston County Saxon Poyner Board of Revenue

Boykin named to subcommittee on ship sales bill

Rep Boykin of Alabama was named by Chairman Hand to a special House subcommittee overseeing the ship sales bill. The bill, approved by Congress, provides for disposal of 17 billion dollars worth of merchant vessels. Boykin sits on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee.

Boykin Washington House Congress Hand D-Va Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee

Chamber Commerce Mails Final Letter in Member Drive

The Chamber of Commerce urges non members to join before the Wednesday deadline in March 1946. President Clyde Levern and Membership Committee Chairman BOM Wells sign a plea praising Dothan business leadership and urging widespread support to finance and grow the local chamber.

Chamber Commerce GeyTus Tees Hase Tne Droe Rod Smits Dicnan INLA Stroth Clyde Levern Bom Wells Indudteq Dothan Chamber of Commerce

Army exams for 31 registrants from county boards

Thirty one men registered by Houston County Selective Service Boards were sent to Ft McClellan for pre induction physical examinations. Names listed include BR C Temples Ledford Hawks Tolar James Earl Bonner Raymon Moris Riley Archie Low ell Fowler Hubert Parker Olive Cleveland Carter Cecil Lav an Dixon EB Minson Vernon Ler Cannon Carl Norton Bowen William Edgar McEacher Henry Elis Ketcham William Talmadge Thornton Cecil Ralph Franklin William Robert Williams Martin Lewis Williams Richard Deal Whitehurst Charles Winfred Morris Wills Cochran Maria Alfred Nall Michael Sarhar Hardwick Ruel Barnesby High Hewell Kirkland Johnny Leendas Barksdale Albert Christie Mathis Jim Sparks Acree Damon Albert Jones William Howard Gronberry William Roy Cherm Jr Graver Ruben Juudson.

Ffouston County Selective Service Boards Ft McClellan BR. C. Temples Ledford Hawks Tolar James Earl Bonner Raymon Moris Riley Archie Lowell Fowler Hubert Parker William Talmadge Thornton Cecil Ralph Franklin William Robert Willams Martin Lewis Williams Richard Deal Whitehurst Charles Winfred Morris Wills Cochran Maria Alfred Nall Michael Sarhar Hardwick Ruel Barnesby High Hewell Kurkland Johnny Leendis Barksdale Albert Christie Mathis Jim Sparks Acree Damon Albert Jones Willam Howard Gronberry William Roy Cherm, Jr Graver Ruben Jiudson

Probation Hearing Opens This Morning For Owens

A probation hearing for George B. Owens of Webb, sentenced to three years for a first degree murder conviction, opened this morning at the County courthouse before Judge T. C. ial stead. Owens was convicted August 11, 1944, in connection with the death of Oliver Wade in Webb. Old Orleans Cotton prices listed follow.

George B. Owens Webb T. C Ialstead Wens Owens Combeton Oliver Wade Neue Webb

Mummified Catfish Older Than Pyramids Shocks Tulane

A mummified flathead catfish here, wrapped in linen and preserved with oils, was dated at about 3590 years old. Tulane University scientists X rayed the specimen and confirmed its feline skeleton structure while noting Egyptian techniques in the wrappings.

New Orleans Tulane University South Khan Khalit Talam University Cairo Tulane Fiims

Mine Workers Appeal Ruling Barring Pay During Steel Strike

United Mine Workers of America filed before an appeals board challenging Alabama unemployment denial for miners idle due to a nationwide steel strike. About 4000 to 5000 Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co workers were affected as the plant idle. Frank Broadway led the department stance that pay was blocked because the labor dispute caused the idling. The panel included Walter Knabe as chair with Price Foster and R C Stobert representing labor and employers.

Birmingham Ala United Mine Workers of America -Afl Board of Appeals Alabama Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co Frank Broadway State Industrial Relations Department TCI House Walter Knabe Montgomery Publi Price L. Foster Labor R. C. Stobert

Negro Arrested On Prohi Count Near Gordon

Major Johnson a Negro resident near Gordon was arrested yesterday and charged with violating the prohibition law. Chief Deputy Sheriff J T Casey said Johnson had more than a gallon of untax paid rum in his possession. Johnson was released today on a $300 bond.

Major Johnson Gordon Houston J. T. Casey Johnson

Called Birds Taste As Good As Others

The article notes that aged and unneeded roosters from Alabama chicken flocks are culled and prepared by stewing, as advised by May Hulsey, an API extension foods specialist, asserting their taste equals that of other birds.

May Hulsey API Extension Foods

Witnesses testify on Vardaman inventory changes at hearing

Senate Banking Committee hearing into President Truman's naval aide nomination hears Williams say Var daman instructed Paul de Cosier and Samuel E Heyburn to alter the Wardaman shoe company inventory to show solvency. Reyburn testified that Williams and Bittner forced a false affidavit and that Vardaman sought inflated figures.

Washington Senate Banking Suurenomitee Neaninciy Vardaman Ordereu Cuange Prutt Leshmony Yrange EO Willams Truman Gosermor Federel Reserve Astem Williams Samuel E. Heyburn Wardaman Shoe Company Willams Reyburng Tom Verdaman Paul de Cosier St Lows Vardsman Frank O. Bittner, Jr

Veterans Meeting Set for April 5 in Dothan

A meeting for all veterans and veterans organizations will be held in Dothan on April 5 to explain federal employment opportunities for discharged servicemen. Col. Franklin S. Chalmers, regional federal employment representative, will lead the discussion. The event aims to educate attendees on Civil Service job openings and veteran preference rules.

Dothan U.S Civ Service Commission J. W Thornton Veterans Administration Veterans and Veterans Organizations Thornton Teader Col Franklin 5. Chalmers Veterans Federal Employment Representative Civil Service Atlanta

Navy Recruiters To Get Movie Outfit

Navy recruiters will receive a movie projector and sound recorder soon. CPO Edward Radimak said the projector arrived per a directive from Naval recruiting HQ in Birmingham and will be sent to sub stations. Films shown to high school students and the public will depict training Navy life overseas duty and peacetime assignments.

Dothan CPO Edward Radirnak Naval Recruiting Birmingham Radimak

Durden and Grant to report on state Jaycee convention

L. D. Durden president of the Dothan Junior Chamber of Commerce and Charles Grant Jaycee delegate will report at Wednesday night's meeting on the state convention they attended in Montgomery Friday and Saturday. Durden said the convention was a great success and officials were well pleased with Dothan Jaycees' progress.

L. D. Durden Dothan

Dothan Negro Faces Charge of Burglary

Dan Parks a Dothan resident is charged with first degree burglary for breaking into a home on West Powell Street occupied by Virginia Vane. He is also charged with theft of $17 and petty larceny. records note an escape from an Alabama prison camp in Gadsden last December.

Dan Parks Dothan West Powell Street Virginia Vane Parks Lake Burdick Alabama Gadsden Negra

Instructions for Roasting and Stuffing a Turkey

A note advises heating the stuffing in a pan before it is put into a turkey to ensure safety and even cooking. The guidance suggests checking roasting times and temperatures to achieve proper doneness.

Bentley to Start Own Industrial Consulting Firm

James A. Bentley son of Mr and Mrs Bentley will establish his own firm as an industrial consultant with offices planned in the Chrysler Building New York City He has been a vice president at Carrier Corporation and previously led its international division His move follows his role in expanding Carriers manufacturing facilities and comes as he departs Carrier.

James A. Bentley Dire. & M Fun Social Carner Chrysler Building New York Cry

Jasper R Woodham Rises es Sel Tuesday

Funeral services for Jasper Richard Woodham, 65, of Midland City, who died Saturday after a long illness, will be held at the Baptist Church in Midland City Tuesday at 3 p.m. Rev. J. M. Baldwin will officiate. Burial will follow in Midland City cemetery. Headland Mortuary in charge. Surviving: wife Mary Alice Woodham. five sons Roy Earle, Billy Charles, Jasper Jr., Thomas, U.S. Navy. four daughters Edna Miller, Wanda Buie, Betty Sue Woodham, Nettie Ruth Woodham. three brothers William, John, Jim. two sisters Mia Garner and Joe Bonds.

Jasper Richard Woodham Midland City Woo The Baptist Church J. M. Baldwin Headland Mortuary Mary Alice Woodham Roy Earle Billy Charles Jasper, Jr. North Carolina Thomas U. S. Navy Davehters Edna Miller Wanda Buie Columbus Ga Betty Sue Woodham Nettie Ruth Woodham William John Jim Campbellton Fila Mia T. Garner Headland Joe Bonds Dothan

Trusty’s Warning Cuts Fire Damage at Redmont Hotel

A jail trusty named John W. Booth aided by an assistant ward en warned of a fire in the Redmont Hotel 14th floor penthouse in Birmingham Alabama. Firemen confined the blaze to a storage room and damage was estimated in the thousands. Cause remained undetermined.

Birmingham Ala Redmont John W. Booth Warrior

Alabama county orders postwar liquor vote in May

Talladega County Alabama moved to a postwar liquor election after Probate Judge D Hardy Riddle verified a petition with over 1200 signatures. The vote will be held May 7 alongside the statewide Democratic primary under the local option law.

Talladega Ala Talladega County Alabama D. Hardy Riddle

Baruch warns of economic peril and remedy proposals

In a continuation from page one, Baruch argues for eliminating strikes for a year and creating a high court of commerce to settle economic disputes. He warns that without a clear national program based on core American principles, the U.S. risks fascism or communism and the loss of its form of government. He favors an economy of abundance to restore free enterprise within a year and calls out past mistakes and makeshifts that could force price increases.

High Court of Commerce Baruch

Cleaning advise for ink stains and bulbs care

To remove ink stain from rot on and linens apply hydrosulphite tinge then apply oxalic acid. Bulbs will give better light if washed with a soapy cloth once a week.

Charles Hagler Rites Held Friday

Funeral services for Charles Hagler were held Friday afternoon at Old Bethel Church near Blit Springs with Rev. F. M. OShirah officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Hagler, the oldest man in Barbour County, had lived here all his life. Several nieces and nephews survive.

Charles Hagier Tuinety-Sie Tne Coleftin Hagler Arion Sowieibe Old Bethel Church Blit Springs F. MM Oshirah Officwung Headland Mortuary Hagler Barbour County

Portland Couple To Wed Again After 43 Years

TRY AGAIN PORTLAND ME. An elderly couple divorced 43 years ago after 1 years of marriage prepared today to be remarried there tomorrow, convinced they will make a go of it this time. Reconciled through their son John L. Moulton 73 a Portland retired butcher and his former wife Mrs Louvie L Moulton 74 of Compton Cal agreed to try it again after exchanging a few letters.

Portland John L. Moulton Louvie L. Moulton Compton Cal

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