Desolate town meet echoes of fire and reunion
The piece recounts a thirteenth annual reunion in Echo Alabama for J J Riley celebrating his seventy first birthday with a large Riley family gathering. It also notes a birthday dinner for Wayne Alley, with many relatives listed as attendees, and reports on funeral services for Miss Callia Donna Willis in Ozark along with assorted local notices and visits from relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovor
J. J. Riley
Echo
Ala
Riley
J. Riley
Sam Riley
John Riley
Rufus Riley
Hershel Baker
Robert Woodham
Ken Spivey
Ford Williams
Effie Riley
James Matthews
K. T. Walker
George Walker
Minner Stewart
George Gibson
Rhody Riley
Gary Spivey
Tilman Riley
Mo Riely
Liman Riles
George Harris
Bliss Jane Strickland
Misa
Susie Riley
Marsha Matthewn
Adelie Hutto
Clinton Riley
George Riley
Bobby Gene Spivey
James Robert
Lucretia Woodham
Betty Sue Riley
Pnard
Betty Kathryn
Ann
Ronny Williams
Gloria Hutto
Jamee Erby
Jamity Riley
Nell
Far] Riley
Carolyn
Wayne Alley
Alley
L. E. Boswell
Tommy Boswell
Carlton Alley
Billy Clyde
Mary
Ray
Jimmy
Clinton Alley
Kathie and
Bernice
Fielding McArdle
D. B. Herrington
Clayton Fortson
Lynda and
Levon
Albert Fortson
James Phillips
T. B. Enfinger
Carolyn and
Randell
Roy Fort Mer
Earl Alley
Jjore Simmons
Joe Boswell
Betty Ruth Smith
Chester Boswil
Cruling Baby Benny Lamar Born to Hollaway Family
The nine weeks old Benny Lamar Hollaway, son of Mr and Mrs James Hollaway of route one Slocomb, is introduced. His mother is the former Joyca Worthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Lamar
James Hollaway
Route One
Slocomb
Joyca Worthy
Pinekard P T A Elects Officers for Coming Year
At the March Pinekard P T A meeting officers were elected for the coming year. Mrs. Witham Moss president, Mrs. Obie York vice president, Mrs. O T Chambers secretary, and Mrs. J W Goolsby treasurer. They plan Clean-up Week with the Study Club and held a program by Mel J B Borland and others. Miss Annette Wrenn is visiting relatives in Union Springs during AEA holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinekard P.T.A
Witham Moss
Obie York
O. T. Chambers
J. W. Goolsby
Manter
Mise
Annette Wrenn
AEA
Union Springs
Chanel Hill student Kathryn Lane earns Dean's List honor
Kathryn Lane, a Chanel Hill student at University of NLOC, is listed on the Dean's List for the last quarter. She is recognized among top scholars at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Kathryn Lane
Chanel Hill
University of Nloc
Shower Reall
Baptists Schedule 5th Sunday Meeting at Mt Ararat
The Columbia Baptist Association will hold its fifth Sunday Meeting at Mt Ararat Baptist Church Courtenay on Sunday March 30 with Moderator R J Gaines presiding. The program will be announced in Sunday's paper, and the meeting begins at 9 45 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Baptist Association
Mt. Ararat
Liberty Bell Shrine Guarded From Fire
In Philadelphia Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell shrine is protected by modern fire systems. A signal from box 1776 draws four fire companies within a minute, with an automatic sprinkler network and strategically placed hoses. Guards train for evacuations and pass word to City Hall hourly. the shrine withstood a recent three alarm blaze nearby.
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Philadelphia
Independence Hall
City Hall
Fivers and Evers Linked to Cubs Braves and Giants Career Histories
The article traces Johnny Fivers born July 22 1881 in Troy New York through his path from State League beginnings to the Cubs, Braves and Giants. It notes his role as second baseman, a pennant with Boston in 1914, and his later aid in placing Alabana Pitts in Albany despite a prison record, a case brought before Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis.
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Johnny
Chicago White Sox
New York Giants
Boston Braves
Cubs
Fivers
Trish
Troy
N. Y
Boston
Philadelphia Athletics
Wonder
Evers
Braves
Philadelphia
Alabana
Pitts
Sing Sing
Albany
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Pitt’ Fayer
Welfare Department Announces Exam For Case Workers
The Merit System Council for County Departments of Public Welfare announces a written exam for case work positions paying 140 to 165 dollars monthly. Applications close April 16, 1947. Requirements include a college degree and most posts require an automobile. Information from Montgomery office or Mrs. C L Collins, director of the Houston County welfare department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Departments of Public Welfare
Merit System Council For
Highway Building
Montgomery
Ala
C. L. Collins
Houston County Welfare Department
Alabama enotton improvement program seeds Coker 100 Wilt
An outstanding feature of Alabama's cotton improvement program in 1946 was the establishment of communities in the production of Coker 100 Wilt in middle and north Alabama to supply first year seed for south Alabama. Due to excessive rains during harvest in south Alabama, seed germinate poorly for planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Middle
North
South
Fire Safety Rules For Housewives In Spring Clean Up
New York dispatch notes NFPA urging housewives to view spring cleaning as fire prevention. Emphasizes avoiding old clutter, inflammable cleaners, worn cords, vulnerable roofs, and dirty heating systems to cut home fire deaths and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA
Farm Returns By Stage In U S Last Year
Farm economists report national returns for farm products last year with percentages: farmer 38.4, transportation 6.4, assembling 3.6, processing 21.0, wholesaling 6.8, and retailing 23.8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Lee Funeral Rites Set For Tomorrow
Funeral services for R. E. Lee, 72, will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Ward-Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Hildreth officiating. Burial follows in City Cemetery. Active pallbearers include EL Hicks W Hutto Dick Woodham Junior McMichael Leonard Wilon and Allen Hathaway. Honorary pallbearers list many local residents and doctors. Lee had lived in Dothan for 60 years after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward-Wilson Chapel
R. E. Lee
Hig
RA. C
Sunday Night Sing at Christian Home Church
A Sunday night sing at Christian Home Church starts at 7 30 with a large Wiregrass singer group led by Harvey Etheridge and his quartet. The church sits about 3 1 2 miles southeast of Siloam and invites all singers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Home Church
Wiregrass
Harvey Etheridge
Silocomb
Mrs. C. D. West Jr. Heads to Atlanta for Visit
Mrs. C. D. West Jr. of Cottonwood is spending several days in Atlanta, Georgia, on a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lygua E. Pinmhams
C. D. West, Jr
Cottonwood
Atlanta, Ga
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Mother Earth
Gertrude Ryder Bennett
Mr. J. L Riley
Mr. Wayne ‘Alley
Bryant Collins
Amall
Judy
Washington
Trc
W. B. Collins
London
Mr. Collins
R . Stough
Walt Baker
R. C. Flowers of
E. H. Hall, Jr
Tuscaloora
Headland
Abbeville
Robert Lunn
RITZ
Mel. J. B. Borland
Gus Deese
Howard Gulledge
Cathryn Glenn Gulledge
Vickey Perry
Fidelis
Fidelia Sunday School
Headland Avenue Baptist Church
R. B. Phillips
F. D. Bryan
J. H. Campbell
Vance Ward
Althea Hooker
D. S. Nordon
C. C. Brunner
R. B. Philips
BE. D. Bryan
R. P. Killingsworth
Stewart
Edwin Worthy
Johnnie Blissett
Fay Ann Stewart
Dothan Service League
Dothan Country Club
John Hill
Orlando, Fla
The
New Century Club
Lester Moore
Eric
Bheir
Hopewell
Virginia
Daleville
DeFontak Springs
Fla
Baptists
Linda
Marjorie Reynolds
Welfare Department
Lee
Mr. Lee
O Dothan
Christian
Southern
Bill Farmer
Bed Line Club
Rainer Studio NO
Dothan, Alabama
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