Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
Reporters checking peanut acreage in Houston County received instructions from Jesse Culbreth until moving to Geral dine B Smiths farm for practical experience under Gordon Odurn. County committeemen would join sessions at the curb market. Reporters named include Hosea Adams Carlos Sowell Quincy Clark W F Knowles C H Tolar Vargil Gay H Q Ethridge W Vance Amos Sellers E F Serrous and M Smart. Firemen answered an alarm today at Askews machine shop on East Troy street where a flooded oil stove was extinguished without damage. John L Davis a Negro stabbed Saturday night during an alleged altercation with his wife died last night in a Dothan hospital Edna Davis booked on assault and battery charges remained in county jail authorities said murder charges would be filed against her. The couple of 895 West Burdeshaw Street were involved in a late night argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Jesse Culbreth
Geraldine B. Smith
Enterprise Road
Gordon Odurn
Culoreth
Hosea A. A‘dams
Carlos H. Sowell
Quincy Clark
W. FE. Knowles
C. H. Tolar
Vargil Ll. Gay
H. QO. Ethridge
W. ". Vance
Amos B. Sellers
Ef, Serrous, and
M. ©. Smart
Askew's
East Troy Street
Negro
John L. Davis
Dothan
Edna Davis
West Burdeshaw
Shop Craft Exhibit Staged By Dothan Students
Furniture crafted by Dothan High School shop students will be shown all day at the school with 40 pieces including samples tables beds dressers chests and bookcases on display from 8 am to 4 pm Wednesday in the auditorium lobby and music room. Three judges inspected the exhibits this afternoon to award ribbons and prizes to the best items. Prizes include loving cups a tool kit savings bond and several cash awards for junior and senior students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan High School
Sampa
Ed Crawford
Jum Spann
Meyer Blumberg
Extradition hinge in Eisler case defiant escape
The court explained that departing the court or country without leave may breach the bond and affect extradition in the Eisler case. Justice officials call the circumstances unique as Rosaler, a German national who became American, was seized in British waters aboard a Polish ship while fleeing to Germany. Congress calls for a full inquiry into how the top U.S. Communist allegedly dodged federal agents and fled with two jail terms looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itz
Cour” Ile
United
Ftaten
Justice Department
Eisler
Rosaler
Ord
Scotland
United States
Gdyna
Poland
Germany
Congress
Siamese Twin Girls Given Chance To Live
In Los Angeles AP reports two newborn Siamese twin girls joined at the head top to top have a good chance to live. Born to the wife of Joan B. Jones the infants appear healthy and each responds to stimuli separately. Doctors note the cranial juncture is extensive making separation via surgery drastic and uncertain. A prior Indianapolis case showed shared brain tissue and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Joan B. Jones
Phoebus Berman
Indianapolis
Bedford
Ind
Former Dothan Man Succumbs in Mobile
Vernon L. Groesbeck, formerly of Dothan and married there in 1905 to a Dothan woman, died Sunday in a Mobile hospital of a heart attack. His widow is Miss Nenie Armstrong, sister of D. W. Armstrong of Dothan. He moved to Mississippi in 1908, but was living in Mobile at death. Funeral was held Monday at 3 p.m. in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon L. Groesbeck
Merly
Dothan
Mobile
Nenie Armstrong
D. W. Armstrong
Mr. Groesbeck
Mississippi
Pre-School Clinics Set For Next Week
Houston County health department and PTA announce clinics for Minnie T. Heard Rose Hill elementary schools. First graders for Minnie T. Heard to report May 25 between 8 and 1 1/2 a.m. for checkups. Rose Hill exams are May 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. Webb school future first graders attend tomorrow at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie T. Heard
Rose Hill
Houston County Health Department
P T.A
Webb School
Health Department
Livestock arrivals and hog quotes from southern markets
Livestock arrivals totaled about 150 cattle 50 calves and 700 hogs at eight plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and other cities. Hog market steady to strong with various weight brackets quoted up to about 17.75. Also reports from Montgomery market show cattle calves and hogs with steady to active trade and specific price ranges for different classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus Moultrie
Ifton
Gat Dothan
Alas
Tacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery Market
Montgomery
Fed- State
Mkt
Union Stock Yards
FBI Drops Kidnap Theory In Case Of Three Army Wives
The FBI announced no further investigation into the reported kidnapping of three pregnant Army wives from Columbus Georgia. The women returned home after one day and said a soldier forced them to Florida but local police and the FBI found no kidnapping evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Columbus
Jim G
Fort Benning
Florida
Milton
Dothan
Graceville
Fla
Leo Kirkland
Rufus Tindel
Tindel
Gnod
Supreme Court frees speech despite disturbing case
The Terminiello ruling tests limits of free expression after a 1948 Chicago speech sparked a riot. Justice Jackson dissented, noting the disorder and violence, while the majority defended speech as long as it does not create a clear and present danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Jackson
Arthur Terminiello
Birmingham
Ala
Chicago
Terminiello
Thinois
Terminiella
Christian Veterans of America
Gerald L. K. Smith
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pensacola
Fly
Supreme Court
Justice Jackson
South Carolina churches reject vigilante calls
Collins says he is not part of any vigilante group and notes a federation of South Carolina churches urges Governor and sheriffs to stop uncalled for parades by masked groups. The federation condemns violence, urges lawful enforcement, and warns against collusion between officials and mobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Federation
South Carolina
Cellins
Newville High Seniors Take First Train Ride Sunday
Thirteen Newville High seniors rode Bay Line excursion from Dothan to Panama City for a beach outing. Mrs. Phyllis W. Anderson, English teacher and sponsor, accompanied them as they shared papers, drinks, box lunches, and a beach picnic. Two boys rode in the Diesel engine on the return trip. Names include Mary Ella Brannon, Jean Armstrotz, Charles Carter, Joseph Doswell, Sarah Nell Hartley, Connie King, Nina Lewis, Betty Etheridge, Beatrice Money, Willie Harold Parrish, Ruby Robinson, Lafayette Roney, George Smothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newville
Newville High
Bay Line
Dothan
Panama City
Phyllis WU. Anderson
Florida
Mary Ella Brannon
Jean Armstrotz
Charles Carter
Joseph Doswell
Sarah Nell Hartley
Connie King
Nina Lewis
Betty Etheridge
Beatrice Money
Willie Harold Parrish
Ruby Robinson
Lafayette Roney
George Smothers
Party clash over labor bill delays Senate move
Rayburn and President Truman appear unified on Savash’s program though hints of discord linger. A taint of criticism surfaced after a typo altered a White House letter to A F Whitney, rail union head, blamed on a typo. The House sought a compromise to repeal Taft Hartley, but the President did not publicly endorse it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayburn
Savash
White House
House
Hormone Sprays Replace Wasps For Fig Growers
Fig growers in Davis California tackle winter freeze damage by spraying trees with hormones reversing losses once addressed by pollen spread. In Harrington Maine a young man saved eight lost fishermen by sounding his trumpet, guiding them to shore after search boats found no trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis, Cal
Police study lab findings in church slaying case
Roanoke Virginia police added a laboratory report to evidence in the murder of 16 year old Dana Marie Weaver found in a church parish house. The state toxicologist tested suspect Lee Goode Scott's clothes for blood and hair and flesh under the victim’s nails. A preliminary hearing was deferred until lab tests in Richmond are complete. The youth remained jailed without bond on choking charges and gave a questioned statement after hours of questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Dana Marie Weaver
Lee Goode Scott
Ricamond
Scott
Frank Webb
Webb
Young Scott
Richmond
EH. J. Palmer
Garrett Scott
Pretty Dana Marie
Sunday Liquor Ban Debate Across Wet and Dry Counties
Lawmakers hear a proposed Sunday liquor ban in wet counties with opposition from Rep. Joseph Sullivan who argues local ordinances can curb Sunday drinking. Rep. Garey promotes a uniform rule as families dine out, while liquor licensees support a ban. The Capitol also advances a clerk hire bill and other measures as the Senate nears action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garey
Talladega
Joseph Sullivan
Mobile
Pepie
Ganey
Charles Casmus
Montgomery
Alabama League of Liquor Licensees
Capitol
Senate
Boswell
House
State Highway Department
H. A. Taylor
Hale
Ira Thompson
Crenshay
U. S
Alabama
George Wallace
Barbour
Rules Committee
Death notices for Miss Mat tie Holland and Miss Doris Stephens
Miss Mat tie Holland seventy nine died at her nephew 307 Denton Street Dothan Funeral services were held at Ward Wilson chapel with Rev J Norton Dendy officiating Interment in Columbia Cemetery She was a Houston County native and Eastern Star and Christian Science Society member Surviving sister Mrs J L Lesley Anniston seven nephews and two nieces Miss Doris Stephens age twenty two died at her parents home on Ashford Route Two after a brief illness She was a Houston County native Funeral services were held at Union Springs Church with Rev C M Agee officiating Interment in the church cemetery Surviving are her parents Mr and Mrs W A Stephens a brother Leon Stephens Ashford two sisters Mrs E Bamberg Grand Ridge Fla and Miss Ruby Nell Stephens Ashford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Holland
Denton St
Dothan
Ward - Wilson Chapel
J. Norton Dendy
Columbia Cemetery
Ward- Wilson Directing
Holland
Houston County
Eastern Star
Christian Science Society
J. L. Lesley
Anniston
Doris Stephens
Ashford
Union Springs Church
C. M. Agee
Fellows & Christmas
W. A. Stephens
Leon Stephens
E. Bamberg
Grand Ridge
Fla
Ruby Nell Stephens
Communists Aim for Big Eastern Zone Vote Endorsement
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Communist hopes for a massive eastern zone vote in support of Congress and approval of Russia's terms by a Foreign Minister's Council at the Paris meeting next week, with only a few thousand dissenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Elamor
Russia
Paris
Agreement on West Germany election procedures reached
A tentative plan for West Germany's first federal democratic election was announced by Maj. Gen. George P. Hays after talks with American British and French officials. France must approve before final. The Bonn assembly drafted provisions excluding some Nazi offenders from voting and establishing about 400 Bundestag deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
West Germany
Hitler
George P. Hays
Hays
Pierre Koenig
G. K. McClean
Constitutional Assembly
Bonn
Bundestag
Night of artillery and refugee evacuation near Shanghai
United Press says Chinese warships aided coastal forts with three inch shells along the Whangpoo. American destroyers ferried 20 more refugees from Shanghai to safety, joining 10 already aboard. Captain Cavenagh ordered an LCI to pick up more, as Communist forces moved east of Shanghai across the river. The front remains lightly defended as the government scrambles to shelter civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kalisher
United Press
Whangpoo
Robert W. Cavenagh
Lower
Yangtze
Shanghai
U. S
Tucker
Whangpoo River
Colonel and driver bound over after speeding and unlicensed truck use
Colonel Miller and driver Colbert faced speeding and unlicensed truck operation charges after a trip from Perry to Greenville. Both released on $250 bonds. Colbert reportedly held two licenses, one Alabama and one Texas, as the colonel boasted of a defense fund and past associations with notable figures. The pair were bound over to the September Madison County grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Madison County Grand Jury
Colbert
Col. Miller
Alabama
Texas
Col Miller
Will Rogers
Tom Mix
Buffalo Bill’ Cody
Magness
Harris
Greenville
S. C
Perry
Fitz
Wheat and grain prices slide as rains hit spring wheat country
Chicago AP reports spring wheat country rains and lower government basis weaken wheat at the Board of Trade. May wheat falls about 1.38 to 3.33 lower from yesterday’s close, with futures around 2.22 and 5/8. Oats and barley also slide while soybeans ease. other grains show modest declines along with minor shifts in nearby contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Grain
Chicago
Demonstration Club District Meeting Set in Kinston
Kinston and Rhoadeshire demonstration clubs in Coffee County will host the District II meeting May 26 at Kinston High School. Mrs. Robert Wise will preside and district officials will speak. Representatives from nine Wiregrass counties and county presidents will attend the all day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinston
Rhoadeshire
Coffee County
Robert Wise
Kinston High School
Lillie M. Alexander
State Home
T. F. Holloway
State Council
Lue Barbour
Alfred Grant
Coffee
W. P. Windham
Covington
Bob Gantt
Crenshaw
Dewey Kennedy
Dale
W. O. Mills
Geneva
Dewey E. Wise
Henry
W. V. Powell
Houston
W. A. Womack
Pike
Luther Ray
Turbulence Triggers Fort Worth Flood Amid Amarillo Tornado
An eastward weather shift spawned a Sunday night Amarillo tornado with a death toll reaching five in hospitals tonight. Damage in Amarillo is estimated between 3.0 and 3.5 million dollars as floodwaters inundate Trinity bottomlands near Fort Worth. The Trinity flood gauge failed and forecasters warn crests of 40 to 42 feet downstream toward Dallas, with lowland inundation likely even as Dallas remains less at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Amarillo
Tex
Trinity
Montgomery Ward and Company
Weather Bureau
Dallias
Dallas
General Clay Receives Medal for Germany Crisis Work
General Clay is praised by President Truman for his leadership in postwar Germany. The ceremony followed a 17 gun salute as he and his wife arrived, marking his retirement as U.S. military governor and commander in Europe. He plans to return to Georgia to fish and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Clay
Mr. Truman
Barkley
Truman
George C. Marshall
Dwight D.eisenhower
Chester W. Nimitz
Jonathan M. Wainwright
General Clay
Defense
Johnson
Congress
U. S.S
U. S
Europe
Singing choirs form five groups at Vance Memorial Church
In Woodsdale West Virginia the Vance Memorial Church presents a singing program with five choirs totaling about 150 participants across all ages. The choirs are organized by age and members advance between groups as they grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Vance Memorial Church
Woodsdale
Morris Prepares at Exchange Amid Installations
Morris to preside at tomorrow's exchange meeting as four new officers take office after last week's Special. Officers include vice president Boykin W. Darg and treasurer Bee Crine, Sr. Installation held at banquet with Norton Mullins Jr. master of ceremonies and speaker Flowers. Other new officials include Jimmy Acree and Pete Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris
Dothan Exchange
Po. Morris
Boykin W. Darg
Bee Crine
State Exchange Brea
Fuller
Montgomrade
Exths
Clay
Norton Mullins, Jr
Wasp
Housing bill debate links aid to federal duties
Lawmakers argue that public housing provisions match federal roles. They compare housing to mail delivery, loss protections on home loans, shipbuilding subsidies, and road programs. Both the House and Senate measures plan about one million public housing units over seven years and include a sizable farm housing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mya Association
United States
House Banking Committee
Bevis firm named to supervise Dothan power project
Commission President J Brennan and Commissioner Morris Malone endorse Bevis firm to supervise a city plan. Alabama Power signs a new five year contract costing 110000 to upgrade transmission facilities in Dothan to a 4160 volt system, replacing the 2400 volt, with no city-nut changes. The project runs concurrently with an 85000 expenditure by the city on its electrical setup. Chester Gause, industrial planner engineer, represented the power company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
J. Brennan
Sioner Morris Malone
Bevis
Alabama Powercompil
Dothan
Altec
Chester Gause
Per
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Eis i
FFA
J. L. Harris Roolfing Company
E. Trov
Josef Winiewicz
Izydor Modelski
Modelski
Winiewicz
Pierre Balmain
New York
New Orleans
Demonstration Club
Morris
Selmer - Olds- Pedler
Lady
Conn
Martin - Reynolds
Dothan Musical Supply
P.O. Box I Band & Orchestra
B. M. Cherry
Dothan, Ala
S. Fostet
Dothan Glass CO
S. Oates
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