Dothan Matriarch to be honored at Rehobeth reunion
Mrs. Quillie Watford, 85, a Dothan resident and matriarch with 157 living descendants, is set to be the guest of honor at a Rehobeth Church reunion in June. The article notes her large family, farming roots, and travels to visit relatives, with comments on her health and mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Quillie Watford
Rehobeth
Quillie
St Doubt
Ge Wiregrass
Watford
Gine
Houston County
Columbus
Phenix City
Panama City
Fla
Waford
A. H. Cherry
Dotpan
Marianna
Jackson County
Samuel Watford
Missionary Baptist Church
J. FE. Watford
W. W. Watford
Cherry
Travis Watford
J. J. Napier
J.C. Hammock
Masbelle Bruner
D. W. Watford
Webb
Ti Tays
Enterprise
Eagle
Columbiana Oil Plant Destroyed by Large Fire
A fire at the Columbiana Alabama Standard Oil plant burned for hours destroying the bulk of the facility. Operator Henry Bearden said damage approached 45000 dollars. About 65000 gallons of gasoline 3000 gallons of motor oil and 5000 gallons of grease were destroyed. Pete Wills was slightly burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbiana
Ala
Standard Oil Company
Henr Bearden
Bearden
Pete Wills
Lake Tests Reveal Torpedo Shots In Sierra Madre Site
In California a small man made lake 20 miles from Pasadena in the Sierra Madre Mountains has seen more than 3000 underwater missiles launched since 1943. The Navy Bureau of Ordnance confirms the lake is used for tests to aid future research.
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San Francisco
California
Navy Bureau of Ordnance
Pasadena
Sierra Madre Mountains
Navy
Elba Prepare For Largest Graduation Class In History
Elba marks its 1948 graduation week with 75 seniors, the largest class yet. Co valedictorians Ralph Johnson Melie Merude Dewberry and many classmates listed among graduates. campus ceremonies include speakers and a choir performance as the community anticipates Commencement day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elba
Ralph Johnson
Mele Merude Dewberry
Johnny Kimmees
Eve Iyn Carter
John Burton Harper
Jo Ruth Cooper
Doyle Carpenter
Helen Allday
Denshy Lowery
Juanita Fuller
Marshall Riresdorf
Ann Ham
Jean Windham
Wayne Wilks
Billy Morrow
Jane Harris
Wildon Morrow
Jane Morrow
Jake Morrow
Estelle Farris
Mike Morrow
Ann Payne
Donald Devane
Sammy Blue
Lois Davis
Alice Marfer
Frank Bullard
Grace Bullard
Lamar McDowell
Carolyn McDowell
Marshall Ringsdorf
Railroads Weigh Intervention in FEC Reorganization
A court motion allows several railroads to intervene in the reorganization of the Florida East Coast Railway. St. Joe Paper Co counsel objected to the process while the New York Trust Co motion to intervene was granted. The dispute centers on ultimate control of the FEC amid competing claims among lines including Seaboard, Texas Pacific, Alabama Georgia Southern, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Texas Pacific
Alabama
Georgia
New Aleans
Geogia
Florida
Johns River
New York Trust Co
Aho
Giles W. Patterson
St. Joe Paper Co
Ach
FEC
Non-Stop Gamblers Ride Winning Streak
A chaotic gambling report notes a scene in Raeas, Nevada and nearby towns with players and spectators crowding the floor. An unnamed bettor turned $3 in chipped money into a cashout around $2 800 as the event drew large crowds and varied reactions from onlookers.
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Jane
Mrs. Watford
Venetian Blinds
Oates St. Dothan
E. E. Bentley
J. W. Savage
Ega
the New
Sale Way
Goodyear
Marathon
City Tire Company
W. Tres
Font
Fheme
Columbiana Oil Company Burns
Peaceful Lake
Seles Cn
J. L. Harris Roofing Co
Fetaasco
Dinloras
Exer
Briaa
Filta Barthes
Joc Diyos
Wilean
Frank de Peedee
Dixon
Eltaethedist Church
Las Cruces
Mey
Fae
Upton
Cass Bandheldess
Pacific Ocean
Williams’ Shoe Shop
West Main
Fat William
New York
Sar Drege Catt
Hibbs
Chillcothe
Sonotone Hearing Center
Houston Hotel
Dothan, Ala
Sonotone of
Montgomery
R. J. Ross, Mer
Bell
U. S. National
America
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