Dothan Kiwanis club program and campus news items
Dothan high school glee club performs at Kiwanis meeting as TA Shealy announces the program. The Moston County courthouse hosts singing time at 1 30 am per Harvey Etheridge. Frank Evans, son of Mr and Mrs C G Evans of Denton Street Dothan, named Crimson-White business manager at Alabama. term begins GN. Auburn campus election set April 13 for editors and business managers of the Pl an tman and Glomerata. Grass fire at Segrett Gin controlled by 10:30 am Fire Dept Chief Harris reports. Two men arrested for drunken driving by highway patrol. names Robert Junior Glover and Swann. City parking meters gross 900741 Friday according to officials. J J Arnold, 26, injured in last Sunday's auto accident, shows improvement. Medieval plague note mentions Venice quarantine in the 2nd Century.
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Kiwanis
Dothan High School Glee Club
LaMerle Peay
Kiwanis Chb
TA. Shealy
Moston County
Harvey Etheridge
Ethenage Cald
Crimson-White
Frank Evans
Rer Corde
Robert Junior Glover
T Swann
Alabama Gubernatorial Hopefuls Clash Over Roads and Parties
Elbert Boozer, candidate from Tuscaloosa, pressed for a three to five member highway commission to oversee the State Highway Department, with seasoned builders and staggered terms. House Speaker Beck derided a recent cost overruns on federal road funds and backed plans to earmark late funds to match federal allocations. The battle between States Rights and National Democrats continued as Talladega editor Tom Abernethy urged a States Rights majority to hold the party together. McCarvey, Mobile chairman, defended funds use amid criticism from Waights Taylor, Livingston editor. Paul Nipkow, linked as early television inventor, was noted in passing.
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Elbert Boozer
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Anniston Amdustrislist
W M Beck
Fort Payne
Democrats
Democratic Exclusive Committee
Talladega
Tom Abernethy
Democratic Party
Tuskegee
Truman
Gesmer T McCarvey
Mobile
Taylor
Livingston Weekly
McCarvey
State Committee
Death notices from Wiregrass Abbeville and surrounding areas
Obituaries note funeral services for Oscar Taylor Kirkland born forty nine died at home in Abbeville after illness services at 7 today Rev J B Johnson and Rev Paul Duffey officiating interment Abbeville cemetery Hulman Funeral Home survivors include wife Pearl T Markland xeuple daughter in Panama City sister Mary Lena Maynard Decatur three brothers John Ru Hosea Tom Kirkland all Abbeville four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Obituary Obis Martin forty seven died in Jackson County hospital after heart attack funeral 3 pm today First Methodist Church Marianne with interment Riverside Cemetery survivor wife Virginia Martin son Max daughter Peggy father A J (Con) Martin brother Dr J D Martin Mayo. Mrs Indra Jackson sixty one of Ashford route two funeral 11 am today Eberneza Baptist Church burial at church cemetery Johnson Funeral Home survivors daughter Odell Cook sister Susie Whitehead brother C Whitehead nine grandchildren four great grandchildren. William T Hayes seventy eight of Dothan route four died at home funeral 2 40 pm today Union Hill Church survivor wife four daughters Lucy Davie Liz we Turner Alice Brinley two sons John de Sayee Needorn Hayes brother Bob Hayes thirteen grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Johnson Funeral Home to conduct burial at Union Hill Cemetery.
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Obis Martin Merrianna
Obis Martin
Mars
First Methodist
Charles Corbitt
Riverside Cemetery
Carl Neal
Marianne Marin
Jackson County
West Florida
Virginia Martin
Max
Peggy
Con Martin
Marienne
J D Martin
Mayo
India Jackson
Indra Jackson
Ashford
Eberneza
Mr Hunter
Fisting
Jackson
Houston County
Baptist
Johnson Funeral Home
Odell Cook
Columbia
Susie Whitehead
Susie Whitehead, a brother’ @ C Whitehead
Achford
William T Hayes Withiam
Thomas Hayes
Dathan
Union Hill
Grice
Hayes
Free War
Lucy Hayes
Dothan
Davie (Turner
Alford Fis
Liz We Dingler
Arkata Call
Alice Brinley
John de Sayee
Needorn Hayes
Bambridge Gax
Bob Hayes
Noma Fla
Prague rumor mill soars as 36 escapees land in Munich
Amid unconfirmed rumors in Prague that Deputy Premier Zds nek Fietlinger was assassinated and Rudolf Slansky wounded, 26 fugitives were suspected riders on a silent palace revolution tale. The Air Line president, Leopold Thurner, was the only prominent figure named. 47 aboard, including 16 women and two children, landed in Munich after their Brno departure. An American search and capture followed as pilots resisted, and one crew member recalled being ordered to change course under threat.
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Prague
Zdsnek Fietlinger
Rudolf Slansky
Czech Communist Party
Silent Palace
Communist Party
U5 Ar Forcomm
Czech Air Line
Leopold Thurner
Thurner
Park Holland
Erding
Janet Kiesnii
Brno
Kiessl
Firs
Germany
Mus Xormak
Tyas
Munich
Czechoslovakia
Josef Fick
Winter deer hazards prompt highway wander to seek food
A notice reports deer entering highways during winter to escape deep snow and find food. The alert comes as Motseleeg facility opens at Atm Termes Bushnell hospital in Brigham, Utah, urging drivers to exercise caution and watch for wildlife crossings.
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Termes Bushnell Despital
Brigham
Utah
Five-Inch Snow Covers Central US And Rockies
A storm in the central Rockies brings up to five inches of snow to parts of Nevada Wyoming Montana and Idaho. Winds up to 50 miles per hour whip dust in the Southwest. Most eastern states see partly cloudy skies as warmth persists in the southern third of the nation with highs near 87 in Kansas. A chance of rain mixed with snow is forecast around the Lake Superior region.
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Associated Press
Central Rockies
Nevada
Wyoming
Montana i
Idaho
Rockies
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi Valley
Arizona
New Mexico
Hays
Kans
Lake Sterior
North Central States
Senate Debate Overreaches on Security and Aid
Fragmented remarks show Senators pressing for explanations on actions by the Secretary and subcommittee moves to investigate British influence and Chinese activity. The discussion includes party fault lines and calls for tighter oversight while some senators favor firm support for anti-communist efforts.
City finances show mixed gains as 1949-50 year closes
City of Dothan reports increased revenue from ad valorem taxes auto licenses and state aid yet sees declines in alcohol and material taxes early in the current year. Police and public safety revenue remains modest while school funding rises with several one time adjustments. Fixed assets grew and overall net worth rose though utility and accounts payable figures show improvement efforts. The report notes historic notes referencing past eras and unrelated global context alongside local fiscal data.
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Treasury
Waer
Eeune Deparmem
Mavier
Jenlly
Ciy
Houston County
Dothan
Police and Public Safety
Sveen
Offic A
Dty
Revere
Ter
Hbabilihes Wee
Debate Over McCauley Discharge Sparks Hospital Board Fight
The board debated whether McCauley should be discharged or asked to resign during a tense session. McCauley stated he would not stay if the group could not work together, while Sturges Bailey and Flowers urged resignations and possible new board formation to rebuild the hospital project.
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McCauley
Serre
Alex Wood
Columbia
Gany
mcCantey
Harmony Holland
MeCantey
Bailey
Sturges
Uts West
McCailey
Wood
Flowers
Wast Bruner
Holland
Ike Rim Zoh
A. ¥. Tucker
Ford Snell
A M ‘Austin
Luther Dansey
J . Adams
T J, Godfrey
T M. Brookins
Local Livestock Show and Wild West Rodeo Plans Announced
The event features champion Kimael 940 International Livestock, Grand Champion Juge Rey Bean, and a Wild West rodeo with trick horses mules and oxen, bronc busting and bull riding. Tickets go on sale at nine city stores, with three thousand seats per show and potential two matinees.
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Srmaitaneouny
Kimael
Ju Ge
Rey Bean
Amada
Gris
Cash Drug
Charcoal Steak House
Spawn Hardware
Northcut
Max
Girl
Sanctary
Derry Milk
Chamber
Spétial Childrens Ma
Ron
Dothan Military Sub-district Officials Meet
Minutes list 17 officers including Mike A Hays James Floyd Meron Grady C Loftin Ben May and M A Adkins Jim Spann and Jimmy Dees among attendees. Absent were E S Jones Le fJervis and J L Kelley. Board planned a session to fill McCauley’s vacancy inviting architects and discussing costs for a sewer facility installation.
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Dothan
Mike A Hays
National Guard
Jack Astery
US Naval Reserve
James Floyd Meron
Grady C Loftin
Dothan American Legion
Ben May
M A Adkins
Veterena
Jim Spann
Army Advisory Committee
Jimmy Dees
E. 5
Jones
LefJervis
J L. Kelley
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