13 May 1947
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1947
Page
1
County health officer Dr. W. T. Burkett reports typhus rat control crews operating in Beat Six Cottonwood with six two-man trucks and a seven truck four-man team on the City. Good weather aids progress and first county round near completion by about June 15, after rain delayed the start in March.
The Houston County chapter of the American Red Cross began a home nursing class last Wednesday with eight members. Instructor is Miss Bernice King, county public health nurse. Classes meet in Red Cross offices two afternoons each week. final session on May 21. Participants include Mrs. Tarl E. Kirk, Mrs. Curtis L. Adams, Mrs. C. Poitevint Sr., Mrs. Milton Williams, Mrs. Charlies R. Whippie, Mrs. Bonnie Hawkins, Mrs. Jeanne Anderson, and Mrs. John Sanders.
Fire Chief R H Ryan reported a small fire at Collins Bakery early today caused by a defective furnace. No injuries were listed and the blaze caused slight damage to the premises.
Bean breeders are pursuing early snap bean varieties that have comparatively little fiber in the pod walls, aiming to improve texture and harvest quality.
Funeral services for Cecil Lasseter were held at John Vibes chapel with Dr Henry Paricott Gelling officiating. Buria flowed to City cemetery. Surviving include widow Mrs Linnig Lasseter three daughters Mrs Jeff Davis Mrs Sam McRae and Mrs Leland Estes three sons Cecil Tip Lasseter Thomas Copeland Lasseter and David Fitch Lasseter five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers were Fred Baker Cecil Baker Clayton Ross Baker Floyd Butner Jeff Davis and Sam McRae. Honorary: Dr D C Haiston J L Mullins J R Goldthwaithe Arthur Lane H R McClintock Seaborn Dennis Dr J Homels Coke Jones Sr and Pat Jones.
A closed VFW meeting will be held at the Veterans Club at Napier Field Wednesday at 8 p.m. All members should attend for important business. those without transportation should meet at the Recreation Center at 7:30 p.m. to arrange rides.
NEW YORK AP Fire at Coney Island destroyed five buildings and damaged a dozen more as wind fueled flames for four hours. Doctors treated 22 people for smoke inhalation, mostly firefighters, with no serious injuries. Officials put the loss at $125,000 as the blaze began in a bar kitchen and spread to a restaurant and three other structures.
A. L. Turner of Newton route One received a cut on the left leg in an automobile accident on Alabama highway No. 66 about 6 30 p m yesterday two miles west of Vicksburg, according to highway patrol. Turner and Arnold W. Johnson of Newton route two collided at the highway county road intersection. Johnson was not injured and vehicle damage was light.
Police said Mrs Vannie Riley Grimsley of 606 Dusy Street collided with Dawsey of Route Five in Dothan while Dawsey’s car was parked on St Andrews Street. Neither driver was injured, and workers on farms earned new wages in 1946.
USDA livestock roundup lists arrivals at eight packing plants in Albans Columbus Martine Thomasville Tiftun Tallahassee and nearby areas totaling 200 cattle 60 calves and 60 hogs. Hog prices steady to strong with mostly 180 pound plus hogs $21 to $25.25, lighter weights $14.50 to $20.75, sows $17 to $19.
Arabs pressed for explicit wording on independence in the UN inquiry commission instructions and for reference to the UN charter. The committee rejected a Soviet demand to draft an immediate Palestine state plan, opting for a free study of Holy Land independence and excluding big five or Arab representation from a neutral inquiry group.
In the aftermath of Folsom’s address a wave of income tax bills hit the Legislature. Nine proposals were filed in the House and many mirrored in the Senate. Most plans allocate funds to teachers’ salaries, welfare, or both, with some proposing constitutional amendments to let voters decide on revenue use. Debate focused on how to distribute more than 15 million dollars yearly, sources of funds, and potential shifts among education welfare and other services.
TALLAHASSEE Florida UP The Orida Railroad Commission hailed the adjustment of Southern freight rates after a 12 year fight saying the ruling would save Florida shippers millions and attract industry to the state which had been disadvantaged by discrimination in the South.
In New York AP report Dr Henry Cerully shouted Who's next as two robbers entered the office and stole 150 dollars and some dental gold from the dentist. The incident underscores a bold burglary targeting a medical professional.
An excerpt contrasts a co ed and a classmate from roughly 15 years earlier on campus with slang and etiquette notes. It depicts a sneaky exam attempt and crass advances, then contrasts a refined letter to mother in 1890 describing a suitor s overbearing courtship and social judgments anchored by propriety and restraint.
Thurmond pledges to press the fight for complete equalization after a court upholds an ICC order. Former Gov. Arnall warns the decision leaves the South at a 20 percent disadvantage and urges swift fair treatment in freight rates. Georgia's Gov. Tuomocon agrees the suit should proceed toward future equality, while George E. Mace criticizes the ruling as a dangerous precedent that misuses rate adjustments to spur southern industry.
At noon the case number 15 of malicious injury to property and trespass against Lee Chumley continued. Fern Sanders faced a chain of connection, J M Vaughn was cleared of trespass charges, and Wilbert Ass Jr received a $50 fine for improper use of another’s car. Welfare advocates seek receipts while teachers resist. Legislators arriving in the capital were surprised by Speaker W M Bock’s claim that an agreement had been reached.
The ICC found Northern shippers pay less for class rate goods than Southern and Western manufacturers. Commodity rates remain equal across regions. The 1945 ruling aimed to balance rates by boosting North and cutting South and West, but the Supreme Court upheld it, affecting only class rate shipments.
It quotes a $60,000 cost for a simple system and the city would install lines and perform related work. Cook notes propane plants are well used in Georgia cities similar to Dothan. Commissioners ask for data from comparable cities, especially Valdosta and Athens, and will study the proposal once received. A resolution re-adopts part of Sylvan Hills and bills are approved. Beans are native to North America.
Funeral services for Isaiah H Harrell eighty one who died at his home on Dothan route two are set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Rehobeth Church with Rev C C Balcom and Rev H E Craughon officiating Interment will be in the church cemetery Johnson Wilkerson in charge Pallbearers will be Rehobeth Masonic Lodge with Masonic rites at the graveside He was a Houston County native and member of the Masonic Lodge and Rehobeth Baptist Church Survivors include Ellen Harrell two daughters Mrs E D Baxley and Mrs Jim Strickland both of Dothan route two two sons Ollie and O B Harrell both of Dothan route two a sister Mrs Liza Hughes Pensacola 14 grandchildren eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The text outlines differing labor reform bills. It notes controls on unions including registration, reporting, and litigation. employer rights to resist bargaining. bans on mass picketing, featherbedding, and certain union funding. It contrasts House and Senate approaches.
Lilly Mae Thomas was hospitalized with a knife wound to the left side. Alto D. Lemons, 62, was arrested for assault and battery after a fight with the injured man yesterday, and released on $150 bond.
A man named Steele swerved his car off a highway, crashed, and lay trapped for days. He described waking with a trapped hand, calling for help, surviving on gum, and slowly signaling rescuers as a ranch hand repaired the fence and bystanders finally heard cries from Vallejo, California rescuers John Picking and E A Bracken.
A brief kitchen guidance notes how to cook potatoes starting with salted boiling water. It advises boiling until tender and then draining promptly to finish.
Vegetable production and consumption reached record levels in 1946, signaling a broad surge in farming output and domestic demand. Officials noted sustained growth across crops, with higher yields and increased household use contributing to the nationwide peak.
Four building permits were granted today in the city. Patta Sou remodel residence at Southay listed for 1000 dollars. G F McGowan to build near 1100 block North Street at 2200 dollars. Hugh Weatherby to construct a residence at 410 East Selma. R Tate to add a screened porch at 505 South St. Andrewsgin.
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