Inner Willy brings Friday high school comedy to stage
The senior class at an unnamed high school presents The Inner Willy a three act comedy Friday at 8 p m in the auditorium. Cast includes Willoughby Adams played by Gandlmer Brooks and Inner Willy by Billy Brent with 11 seniors in supporting roles. Directors Mary Jo Cook and Miss Fraley, stage manager John Brackin, and assistants Bobby McIntyre and Robert Winter accompany a large ensemble including Betty Jean Williams Jerrie Shute and Ray Nell Allen.
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Neak High School
Willy
Willoughby
Pies Willoughby
Will Yashby
Willy Nes
Cha
Gandalmer Brooks
Will
Will@ith zhby Adams, and Billy Brent, MOP ner Willy’. . are “issy Wright
Witt Zbinden
Only
Nnie Hammack
Aden
Hester
Louise
Ronald Hinson
Stanley Ark
Perry Nichols
Mike
Yee Nolen
Marybelle
Betty Jean Williams
Trvis Marshall
Jerrie Shute
Ja Hy Marshall
Ray Nell Allen
Carol Martin
Mary Jo Cook
Mins Mo Fraley
Pye
E. W. Walker
Bobby McIntyre
XY of Winter
Robert Winter
Sage
John Brackin
Tommy Nichols
Methodist Bishops Act Riverside Report Says Catholic Church Misinforms
The Methodist bishops' council adopts a committee report warning that the Roman Catholic church easily misinforms Americans and urging unity with other groups to oppose perceived Catholic influence in America during a period of organized activity. The document cites Protestant concerns about hierarchy and church power in shaping national life.
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WII
America
Methodist Bishops Act
Riverside, Calif
The
Methodiat National Council
Alte Bishops
United States
Argentina
U. S. Supreme Court
Building Permits Issued for Four City Projects
Four building permits were issued today in the city. C. E. Shirley gets permission to repair and build driveways at 134 South Gates Street for 50 dollars. Francis Pettus is approved to build a garage at 408 South Oates for 400 dollars. W. B. Lee may remodel a store at 904 South St. Andrews Street for 300 dollars. Alto V. Lee is allowed to repair a residence at 1508 Osceola Street for 1,000 dollars.
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C. E. Shirley
South Gates Street
Francis Pettus
South Oates
W. B. Lee
South St. Andrews Street
Alto V. Lee
Osceola Street
From War to Home a Veteran’s Quiet Transformation
A veteran recalls his shift from front line peril to domestic life two years after war. He endures mud, shells, and fear, then finds stability with a wife, steady job, and a garden rather than danger. He longs for simple peace as societal changes and expectations rise.
Morning pace marks a president’s daily routine
A detailed account outlines the daily schedule of the President since April 1945. It notes wake time, breakfast around eight, staff meeting at nine, and engagements starting about ten, with lunch, a nap, and work resuming into the afternoon. It compares appearance to when he took office, mentioning hair and lines but overall continued vigor.
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Truisen
Canada
Amortes Northwest
Alaska
Hir Bore
Missouri
Princeton University
Warm Springs
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Strike Ends as AT&T Bargains Raise Wages Across Regions
Union and AT&T reach a settlement ending a nationwide strike. AT&T officials report weekly raises of 2 to 4 dollars, with a top of 5 dollars in Buffalo and Boston, while the union calls it a 2 to 3 dollar settlement. Managers thank labor and public for patience as operations resume nationwide. The long distance union says it will respect other picket lines during termination.
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Moran
Buffalo
Boston
Dring
Service League Raises 3584 From Follies in Dothan
The Dothan Service League reported 3584 raised from the Follies Frere last month after costs for over 125 local participants. The league announced the proceeds at a meeting at the Dothan Recreation Center, inducting 13 new members. Funds will support tonsil and adenoids clinics and hospitalization for city or county residents unable to pay. New members include Mrs. W. F. Bailey, Mrs. Eustace Bishop, Mrs. Rhett Bryson, Mrs. R. E. Dawkins, Mrs. Felton Goodwin, Mrs. G. M. Harrison, Mrs. W. K. Holt, Mrs. Olen Johnson, Mrs. Carl Kirk, Mrs. Marvin Trewis Jr., Mrs. Woodfin Parkman Jr., Mrs. Wilton Sturges Jr., and Mrs. Joseph Wright. New president is Mrs. William Espy with officers and committee chairs named for the coming year. The league, though new, has already aided crippled children's clinics, Red Cross home nursing, March of Dimes, and Girl Scouts.
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Dothan Service League
Follies Frere
Dothan Recreation Center
Tata
Mra
W. F. Bailey
Eustace Bishop
Rhett Bryson
R. E. Dawkins
Felton Goodwin
G. M. Harrison
W. KK. Holt
Olen Johnson
Carl Kirk
Marvin Trewis, Jr
Woodfin Parkman, Jr
Wilton Sturges, Jr
Joseph Wright
William Espy
Charles Harmon
Elizabeth Baxter
Paul Anderson
Harry Hall
Amon Jones
Charles Whipple
League
Red Cross
March of Dimes Drive
Girl Scouts
Administration investigator named revenue examiner in Revenue Department
The administration official cited as investigator becomes a revenue examiner in the Revenue Department. Herring is expected to return to Nothan within a week or two, with Liz Morgan of Dothan also assisting. Morgan works in the license and severance tax division. Commissioner Ham announced Claude Colton, once the income tax representative for Cathan and Southeast Alabama, resigned last week.
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Herring
Nothan
Harn
Liz Morgan
Dothan
Morgan
Revenue Department
Ham
Claude Colton
Cathan
Alabama
Alabama lawmakers push tax overhaul and pension raises
Alabama House and Senate committees moved toward scrapping sales tax tokens in favor of a bracket system while debating raises for Confederate veterans pensions from 100 to 150 dollars a month and widows’ pensions from 40 to 50 dollars. A special legislative session was announced for next Tuesday to tackle income tax diversion and other measures, with recesses planned into June. In Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama’s Denny Stadium expansion gained Civilian Production Administration approval for 6,900 additional seats, announced by Fred R. Maxwell.
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Alcholic Beverage Control Board
Albert Boutwell
Jefferson
Birmingham
State Supreme Court
Boutnel
House
Ways and Means Committee
Alabama
Senate
James E. Folsom
Waya and Means Gratia
Cone Cerie
Moma
Bitt
Ben Glover
Washington
Robin Swift
Encambia
Tuscaloosa
University of Alabama
Denny Stadium
Civilian Production Administration
Fred R. Maxwell
University
Columbus G Hughes Dies at Gordon Route 1
Funeral services for Columbus G. Hughes fifty nine of Gordon route one were held at Pleasant Hill church with Rev J R Peacock officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Surviving are his widow six sons six daughters two brothers and a sister fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Active pallbearers were his sons.
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Columbus G. Hurnes
Gordon
Dothan
Pleasant Hill Church
J. R. Peacock
Bifkinl
Fellows
Christmas
Ashford
Hughes
Sidney
Otis Hughes
Rufus Hughes
U. S. Army Air Corps
Columbus Hughes
William W. Hughes
U.S. Navy
Gussie Ditty
Auburndale
Flu
Madie Helms
Bainbridge
W. P
L. W. Hughes
Claudia He
Senate votes to curb unions blocked by narrow margin
In a 44 to 43 Senate vote a proposal to curb industry wide bargaining failed, a setback for Taft and Ball while Morse praised the result as a victory for resisting drastic labor legislation. Taft predicts two amendments may pass later. House focuses on Greece Turkey aid, UN transfer option. Budget fights flare as Republicans denounce administration cuts to State Justice and Commerce, while Truman budget requests face pushback.
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Senate
Taft
R-Ohier
Ball
R-Minn
Morse
R-Ore
House
United Nations
Rayburn
Texas
Congress
GOP
House Appropriations Committee
Rep
Stefan Ir-Neb
House Appropriations
State, Commerce and Justice Departments
Taber
Secretary of State
Marshall
Secretary of Commerce
Harriman
Stefan
Final Band Concert Scheduled For May 15
Dothan High School Band masters announce the last concert of the year on Thursday May 15 in the auditorium. The program combines popular and classical selections and will feature pieces performed at the State Band Competitive Festival in Tuscaloosa. Proceeds fund new equipment and uniforms.
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Dothan High School
Howell Hampton
Tuscaloosa
Fire extinguished at Ziglar home with minor smoke damage
Assistant Chief Floyd Harris reported firemen answered an alarm yesterday at the residence of Claude Ziglar, 1204 12 North Foster Street. Ziglar had the blaze out when they arrived and asked for a check to ensure no danger remained. Slight smoke damage resulted from the flare up of an oil stove.
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Claude Ziglar
North Foster Street
Asst
Floyd Harris
Harris
Ziglar
PMA District Official Visits Houston County Committee
R. E. Bond of Auburn district field representative of the Production and Marketing Administration attended the Houston County committee meeting yesterday. Committeemen discussed progress of the county program and other business matters.
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R. EB. Bond
Auburn
Production and Marketing Administration
Houston County Committee
P and MA
Five Veterans Added To 200 Infantry Roster
Five veterans have been added to the roster of B Company First Battalion of the 200th Infantry Regiment. Enlisted as sergeants for three years are Richard R. Guirling Robert J. Stembridge and William H. Cutts. James F. Jackson and Charles F.E. Smith signed up for three years and first class privates.
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200Th Infantry Regiment
Herbert H. Kitazman
Richard R. Guirling
Robert J. Stembridge
Willam H. Cutts
Charles FE. Smith
Roosevelt Papers Shadow Senate War Probe Opens
The Senate war investigating committee called intimates of the late Franklin D. Roosevelt to a closed session to locate wartime oil deal documents. Chairman Brewster said they seek the fate of "acres of papers" at the White House after Roosevelt's death.
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Roosevelt
Senate War Investigating Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Brewster
R-Me
White House
House
War Department
Truman
Millikin
R-Cole
Senate Finance Committee
American Council On Education
Senate Public Welfare
Proposals on Ballot Privacy and Voter Lists in Alabama
Lawmaker debates measures to seal paper ballot secrecy for six months, restricting access to unopened envelopes. Officials seek to curb post election vote tracing by tying voter numbers to ballots, while another bill aims to fully license liquor agents selling to the ABC board, with public inspection of filings and sales data.
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Secretary of State
Rep. Mathizen
Y Montgomery
George’ Knight
Mathson
Henry
Capitol
W. D. Maloné
Houston
County Boards of Registrars
Malone
Hardwick
Montgomery
Guy Hardwick
Alabama Senate Today
ABC Board
Palestine unrest sparks calls for inquiry into Jewish refugee policy
Silver urged a committee of inquiry in Palestine to examine the roots of violence and the displacement of refugees from Nazi Europe aided by Britain. He questioned why a peaceful community faces resentment and why refugees are turned from the Jewish national home as Arab delegates watched and awaited the Arab Higher Committee response.
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Silver
Britain
Palestine
Holy Land
Mahmoud Hassan Pasha
Egypt
Arab Higher Committee For Palestine
General Assembly
Jewish Agency
Carlie McEachern Dies Near Geneva
Carlie McEachern a Thurston area farmer of 50 years died at his home near Geneva. He was 58. Funeral service Friday at 3 p.m. in Thurston Church with Rev. Joe Breckin officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Pittman Funeral Home of Geneva in charge. Survived by widow Annie Mae and children Mary Will Richards Hartford Gretchen Boswell Geneva Bob McEachern London Tenn James McEachern Point Pleasant W Va Joe McEachern Geneva a brother J C McEachern Geneva route and one grandchild.
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Geneva
Carlie McEachern
Thurston
Thurston Church
Joe Breckin
Pittman Funeral Home
Annie Mae McEachern
Mary Will Richards
Hartford
Second Death Row Attempt in Bayou Country
Willie faces a second scheduled execution after a robbery murder in Iberia Parish. He received a death sentence for the crime and, claiming religious resolve, awaits the lethal method while expressing readiness for death. Local communities, tranquil in normal times, debate whether the second execution should proceed.
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Jones
Willie
Apic
New Iberia
St. Martinville
Bayou
DeBlanc Heads to Washington After Fatal Plea
Berirend DeBlaze makes an appeal to the U S Supreme Court as a Negro death sentence looms. DeBlanc flew to Washington last night amid hopes for a clemency or new hearing.
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U. S
DeBlaze
DeBlanc
Washington
Tide Faces State In Final Preconference Meet
Alabama prepares for a home bout with Mississippi State this Saturday, the last dual before the Southern Conference championships in Birmingham. The Tide aims to sharpen lineups and momentum for the upcoming meet.
Shooting in Senate Sparks Recall Session Confusion
In the early afternoon a shooting occurred as Sen Anglin confronted Sen Scott in the Senate press area. Anglin was struck in the hip and side after Scott produced a .32 pistol, two shots fired, Anglin denying any return fire.
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Scott
Bill Ginder
Anglin
Angle
Coast Guard Returns to Treasury for Prohibition Enforcement
In a shift spanning 1919 to 1932 the Coast Guard was returned to the Treasury Department to enforce prohibition laws. The move centralized enforcement and aligned it with fiscal and regulatory authority, affecting operations across ports and inland waterways.
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Coast Guard
Treasury Department
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