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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1949

Page

2

Poultrymen Study Tea Production and Housing in Geneva

Geneva poultrymen gathered to discuss poultry housing, ventilation, and broiler management. Experts from Auburn and local extension agents led sessions on disease control, feeding, sanitation, and market practices, noting substantial broiler numbers in Geneva County and the need for improved housing to boost efficiency.

Bill Kennedy Yeva Geneva Alabama Probles Joannis A. P. 1 Extension M. M. Woodham A. P. T. Iment Auburn Weeks Geefa Ent Woodham Neva Geneva County Poultrymen Paul Dean Hartford Grady Prigden W. E. Ward L. D. King Hacoda Haywood Wesson John Weeks Extension Poultryman Woodham

Wallace Gets Reprieve From Death

ATLANTA UP John Wallace the convicted murderer of tenant Turner was granted a reprieve from death at 10 am. A board had refused to commute the sentence to life. Officials learned judge Boykin had not yet ruled on the latest plea for a new trial. The execution was postponed indefinitely. Wallace’s attorneys had sought a new trial citing juror prejudice. They plan to appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court.

Atlanta John Walee Imer William Turner Evner Tole Board Serior Samuel Boykin le Coweta Wallace Box Allace Georgia Supreme Art

Vending Machines Poised for Growth in 1930s U S

Survey indicates about 1,500,000 coin operated machines vend peanuts and bulk foods in the United States. Vending devices, linked to major bulk profits, expected to become a sizeable sales segment in the 1930s.

U. S

Peanut Council Moves Headquarters to Washington

The National Peanut Council, based in Atlanta, will relocate its headquarters to Washington DC on May 16. The move, authorized at its annual convention in Washington, aims to better access government agencies and advise on policy. The Willard Hotel will host the temporary Washington office.

Atlanta National Peanut Council Trade Association of the Peanut Industry Washington, D. C Washington Willard Hotel

Two Blast Furnaces Idled At Birmingham

Republic Steel Corp reports one of two Thomas works furnaces in Birmingham idled as fires are drawn for repairs and weak demand for foundry iron. About 150 to 200 workers affected with no restart date set.

Gadsden Republic Steel Corporation Thomas Works Birmingham Republic Gadsden Works Woodward Iron Company Sloss- Sheffield Steel & Iron Company

Pilkington Convicted of First Degree Manslaughter in Birmingham

Duffie Pilkington, 30, convicted of first degree manslaughter for the fatal beating of Lonnie Griffin in a Birmingham hotel room last February. He received one year and a day in prison after a 22 hour trial phase. Edwin Pilkington, 37, awaiting trial for murder in the same case. Duffie testified he struck Griffin when Griffin tried to hold him up.

Birmingham Duffie Pilkington Anniston Edwin Pilkington Lonnie Griffin Griffin

Hobby Painter Now Is A Great Artist

A 90 year old painter in San Francisco is recognized as a leading Indian portraitist. What began as a hobby in 1897 when hired to paint Chief Geronimo grew into a career. Burbank painted among tribes until 1920, completing portraits of 128 of the nation’s 300 tribes, with 40 works at the Smithsonian. He aimed for accurate, non glamorized depictions of tribal dress and people.

San Francisco America E. A. Burbank Geronimo Fort Sill Okla Burbank Smithsonian Institution Washington

Salesman Learns St Louis Fix With Grease On Wheel

Sid A. Hars stick, a salesman for oil and grease, drove his car into a garage rage seeking repair. The mechanic suggested a simple fix, saying all that is needed is grease on the front wheel.

ST. Louis Sid A. Harstick

Juniors Host Senior Banquet at Geneva High

In Geneva, approximately 125 juniors seniors and faculty will attend the annual Junior-Senior Banquet at the Geneva Armory Friday night May 6. The Hawaiian themed event begins with a theme song Fare well to Thee at 8 p.m. followed by a dance at 9 with the Troy Wave men. A hay ride and breakfast at Lake Geneva conclude the evening.

Geneva Geneva High Lake Geneva

Chipley Seniors Stage Comedy Love Is Too Much Trouble

The Chipley High School senior class presents its annual class play tonight a comedy titled Love Is Too Much Trouble. The cast features Oggy Mc Closky Ross Jr Cox Joe Burke Billy Pelham Pinky Hamilton Kimon Williams Toasty Lorena Chesnut Connie Ashton Jane Carter Monica Bates Bobbette Sullivan Mrs J Worthington Bates Lucy Mary McGeachy Dr Pillsy Billy Lane Mises Emily Ross Betty Jean Scott Cliff Hayward James Nettles Ebb Dunham Martha E Griffin Flow Dunham Betty Tharp Shirley Bradford Odella Odom Lou Jackson Joyce Smith.

Chipley Chipley High School Oggy McClosky Ross, Jr. Cox Joe Burke Billy Pelham Pinky Hamilton Kimon Williams Toasty Lorena Chesnut Connie Ashton Jane Carter Monica Bates Bobbette Sullivan

Cullman Girl Wins Grand Champion Angus Calf at Birmingham Show

Carolyn Blalock, 13, of Cullman County, won the grand championship at the Birmingham stock show with an Angus calf. Walter B. Shaw Jr., 15, Tanner Route One, exhibited the reserve Angus. Other winners in the showmanship contest included Everett Hampton, Keenan Wood, and Gilbert Shaw, all from Tanner Route One or Cullman Route One.

Birmingham Carolyn Blalock Cullman County Walter B. Shaw, Jr Everett Hampton Keenan Wood Cullman Gilbert Shaw

Approval of Senate Given Education Bill Moves to House

The $39 million federal aid to education bill, approved by a 53 to 15 Senate vote, heads to the House with strong bipartisan support. It would grant funds to states based on wealth and pupil numbers, with more aid to poorer states. leaders caution about no strings attached and potential floor passage pending committee action.

Washington House Senate Graham A. Barden DNC Barden Truman South Mississippi South Carolina Arkansas Forrest C. Donnell R-Mi Brien McMahon Conn Elbert D. Thomas Utah Robert A.’ Taft Ohio

Final Efforts Made To Avert Bus Strike

MOBILE AP Last minute talks were set to avert a citywide bus strike. Daily conferences had run two weeks between company and union officials and labor conciliators. Wages remain the only major issue as John L. Cone of Atlanta offered cautious optimism. Local 770 AFL drivers and mechanics seeks a 40 hour week with pay intact. company cites 2 cent hourly rise for 250 workers. The line serves about 64,000 passengers daily.

Mobile John L. Cone Atlanta

Amendment Linking Federal Aid to Federal Control Debate

A critique argues that any amendment weakening the principle of federal aid without federal control would undermine states rights and economic autonomy. Advocates warn such changes could shift power to central authorities and erode constitutional balance.

Estimate of U S liquid bottling machines at 423 thousand

A report estimates about 423000 machines in the United States used to bottle and bottle liquids for sale. The figure reflects the scale of equipment involved in beverage and liquid product packaging nationwide.

U. S

Veteran horse bugay now travels by tricycle in Georgia

AMELIA BARKSDALE BLAKELY reports H B Buchannon a Georgia veteran known as Hull Buck who retired from mail service 13 years ago after 40 years on the route now uses an adaptable 26 inch adult tricycle. He once drove a horse buggy, bicycle, motorcycle, and various cars while delivering mail. He and his wife celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with a surprise party at J B Jones's home.

H. B. Buchannon Blakely Buchannon Times Amelia Barksdale Blakely H. B Buchannon Warrick J. B. Jones Jones Fletcher Thompson Ft. Gaines Street

Hughes Fined for Speeding and Refuses Payment

Tacoma, Washington driver Roy F. Hughes faced two speeding charges and was fined 122.50 dollars. He offered to surrender the car in lieu of payment but no deal was reached. Hughes was jailed for 63 days, remaining in custody after the hearing.

Tacoma Wash Roy FE Hughes

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