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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1948
Page
5
Agricultural bulletin discusses seed crops Crimson clover oats blue lupine and white clover with harvest timing and seed handling tips. It covers tomato production from staking pruning to disease pest control and harvest readiness including signs of ripe fruit and storage guidance.
Funeral services scheduled for Capt. Fred Gwaltney at Carson McLean's Funeral Home Valdosta Georgia at 4:20 p m Tuesday. Gwaltney formerly of Dothan was killed in action in the Panama Canal Zone on March 28 1945. He was a 1941 Valdosta High School graduate. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs A C Gwaltney of Valdosta a sister Mrs S D Parker of Jacksonville Florida and grandmothers Mrs R K Whitfield of Valdosta and Mrs J L Gwaltney of Dothan. Reverend Leonard H Cochran to officiate with burial in Sunset Cemetery.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Asbury Church for Neal Snell, 28, who was killed on Iwo Jima March 13, 1945. The Rev. A. E. Price will officiate. burial in the church cemetery. Holman Funeral Home to handle arrangements. Surviving are widow Frances Dick Snell, daughter Theresa, parents Mr. and Mrs. John Snell of near Ozark, sister Mrs. Mack Payne of Ocala, Fla., maternal grandmother Mrs. Naney C. Grace of Ozark.
Hollywood mogul Howard Hughes, a reclusive 48 year old self made financier, has taken an option to purchase control of RKO studios. He built wealth in oil tool business and expanded into film production and aviation, now pursuing dominance in the studio.
The demonstration Desserts will be given at Houston County Home Demonstration Club meetings this week. Rehobeth and Big Creek host Tuesday May 4 with Mrs J B Watford and Mrs J T Harrell. Webb May 6 with Mrs Moody Maddox. Smyrna May 6 with Mrs D H Mcinnish. Barber Friday May 7 with Mrs H C Meadows. All meetings start at 2:00 PM.
Yesterday scores include Dothan 4 Greenville 2 Andalusia 12 Enterprise 9 Hrewton 9 Ozark 4 Geneva 5 Troy 2 Saturday results Hrewton 9 Ozark 1 Today games list Dothan at Brewton Andalusia at Greenville Geneva at Ozark Enterprise at Troy Standings show Dothan Troy Enterprise Andalusia Greenville top the league with several teams in pursuit.
Scientists from Texas Technological College search Albany Texas for prehistoric giant bones after rancher Green Leech and contractor Frank Beal unearthed several massive fossils while bulldozing a water reservoir. Abilene paleontologist Dr. Cyrus N. Ray identified the finds as mammoth remains, noting a bone four and a half feet long with a large joint.
Howard Hughes announced a tentative agreement with Floyd Odlum to buy 928000 shares of RKO stock. The dispute centers on control of the cinema and aviation interests tied to the historic studio and related assets.
Chicago report notes increasing leprosy cases in the United States led by servicemen returning from tropical duty. Dr. Robert G. Cochrane urges public understanding to reduce stigma and confirms new drugs offer better prospects for treatment and research.
In a rough field a rib structure and several teeth were dug up before two men roped off the area for scientists. The event suggests an archaeological or forensic dig linked to a football related site or landmark.
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower starts refresher study at Columbia University days after farewell at Fort Myer. He and his wife move into the president’s residence on Morningside Heights and plan a light few weeks writing memoirs before taking the Columbia presidency on June 7. A neighbor crowd greets him while he jokes with a boy holding a toy gun and recalls soldiers in the audience.
Early watermelon shipments and a record tomato sale dominated Florida markets last week. Watermelons sold at Plant City for about $2 per crate at three auction centers, while Fort Pierce moved Can nonball melons around $1.50 a crate. Fort Myers reported five to six cents per pound on light melon movements. Fort Pierce logged 26,000 crates sold in a single Thursday and 96,000 crates for the week, totaling $125,580 in revenue. Heavy produce volumes were reported statewide, especially along the east coast.
Sir Bertram Stevens argues residents must move from the British Isles to Australia for economic recovery, claiming Britain should reduce its population. Stevens, back from England, doubts Britain's plans will succeed as the UK faces feeding 45 million people with only 30 to 50 percent self-sufficiency.
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