Life in the Wiregrass reports 47 weekend arrests
Lawmen in Wiregrass City and county report 47 arrests over the weekend ranging from public drunkenness to attempted murder. Downan police accounted for 42 of the arrests. sheriff’s office and staff recovered tools and a small gasoline engine valued at about 100 dollars during a Saturday burglary at Deas Manufacturing Company and Hardin Repair Shop at 700 S Oates Street. Police Chief Eddie D. Kelley said the repair shop was entered by prying a north door lock, and a second lock leading to the stockroom was pried off. The June Houston County Medical Society meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the public health building auditorium, with Dr H H Burteshew presiding. Headland Boy Scout Troop 28 demonstrated first aid methods at the last meeting, with Bandages and pressure points discussed. In Scoutmaster absence, James Cowan led the session. Cub Scout Pack 32, Lafayette Street Methodist Church sponsored, awarded advancement ratings to twelve cubs including Wolf and Bear badges for several members.
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Downan
Deas Manufacturing Company
Hardin
S. Oates Street
Eddie D. Kelley
Bilding
Houton County Medical Society
Public Health Building
HH. &B. Burteshew
W. Espy, Jr
Harmon Riley
Headland
Diah
Robert Ferrell
James Cowan
Acouse
Rey Kitard
Harold Johnson
Coy Hayman
Cooper Milins
Jake Patterson
Lawrence Gay
Lafayette Street Methodist Church
Big Faulk
Jack Harris
Harold Howard
den One
Larry McLennan
Larry Worthy
den Five
Len” Pour
Jerry Maddox
Charles
Edward Mc Dugald
Tommy Butler
John Buckhart
Ganes Hall
Hiver Arrow
Jerry Morris
Richart Neeley
Bob Cuts
Michael Williams
Benton faces murder charge in Watson death
Sheriff Dykes reported Benton would be charged with murder after Io Watson died at 1 05 pm following a car pursuit. Benton reportedly pointed a pistol at brothers, two brashers argued, and funeral services for J D Watson were set for Mt Enon church near Pinchard with Rev Ralph Benton officiating. Survivors include parents J W Watsons Midland City siblings and grandfather W F Watson of Newton.
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Neon
Watson
Benton
Blakely
Funeral Home
J. D. Watson
Butanet Benston
Sherif Dykes
Mt. Enon Church
Pinchard
Ralph Benton
Dale County
Vic Newton
Political Delegates and Campaign Tour Plans Across States
Elected convention delegates from 19 Senate seats are seen shifting roles as pists form members. Georgia eyes a Democratic delegation with a runoff primary on Tuesday. Alabama adds to its 26 vote bloc, while the South draws Republican interest ahead of Philadelphia convention. Taft plans a Friday North Carolina visit. socialists and Catholic People’s Party retain 27 seats each.
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Truman
Georgia
Ababams
South
Philadelphia
Dewov
Stassell Hne
Birmingham
Taft
North Carolina
Wall
Congress
Red Crom Pacific Te.han Dispatches Crews in Travail
Tome Eaton as president and manager directs 34 workers aboard the Red Crom Pacific to Porijerd, coordinating a marine labor effort amid developing assignments and shipboard tasks.
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Tome Eaton
Wee
Red Crom Pacific Te
Han
Sieaater
Porijerd
Constitution Not A Cloak For Reds Says Mocuur at Gettysburg
House Speaker Joseph Mccormack warned at Memorial Day ceremonies in Gettysburg that the Constitution was not meant to shield communists and fellow travelers in government service. He cited dangers of subversion and urged vigilance to prevent Soviet influence from overrunning the nation. The event marked by Civil War memorials and graves of World War II dead drew large crowds and featured March candidate Martha as a potential Republican presidential hopeful.
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Gettysburg
Joseph
Mocuur
Mas
Jude Yee
Comimuniata
Thas Nation
Attexsea Arcie
Marth
Abraham Lincoln
Swat
Martin
Congress
Subversionisto
House
Mac
Ruesla
Kremlin
Released On Bond in Shooting Case Enrage Weems Held
Enrage Weems, 42, a Black woman, was released on bond after an assault with intent to murder charge in a Saturday night shooting that injured Comer Peterman, 24, who was hit in the left abdomen. Peterman underwent emergency surgery. doctors said he was out of danger barring complications.
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Enrage Weems
Comer
Sherif Eldredge Cameron God
Eula
Tel Aviv battle rumors loom as Jerusalem fears flare
Army observers report Iraqi, Egyptian and Transjordan forces massing around Tel Aviv while Jewish and Arab positions clash near Latrun and Jerusalem. U N mediated efforts, and warnings from leaders hint at intensified combat and strategic moves across the region.
Talmadge Supporter Heads Democratic Georgia Delegation
Georgia Democrats elected a delegation to the national nominating convention. Thirty-six delegates and 36 alternates were chosen amid Talmadge faction support. The group voted to oppose a civil rights plank but retain authority to influence the party platform. Entries for state races opened with fees set for various offices, including $500 for top offices and $250 for others.
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Ateasta
Robert Ifw
Criatobbes
Geats
Bal Nivers Sendein Bloch
Honerville
Dhnsert Ratunal Tomeniit
Phe
Georgia
Virgnat Polhill Price
Louisville
Democratic Party
Democratic
Philadelpha
Herman Talmadge
Ansley
Alpire
Truman
National Party
Joe Boone
Irwinton
Othla
House of Representatives
Mrs Genie L Campbell Dies In Columbia
Mrs Genie L Campbell of Columbia dies at a Chattanooga hospital after a long illness. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs Karl Oakley of Columbia and Mrs Gerald Woodruff of Anniston, and three sons including Davis W Campbell of Greenville and Charles W Campbell of Newark. Funeral services were held at Corhanhin at 4 pm with burial in the Columbia cemetery.
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Genie L. Campbell
George L. Campbell
Iwo
Columbia
Campbell
Karl Oakley
Ety
Mia
Gerald Woodruff
Anniston
Ala
Davis W. Campbell
Greenville
Ale
Earl R Camp
Hoir
Chattanooga
Charles W. Campbell
Newark
J. ‘Sie
Tate
George I. Malone
Dothan
Corhanhin
Pins
Columba
Two Accidents Reported in Dotus District Patrol Summary
Two accidents occurred on highway patrol duty area causing injuries and property damage. Byron F. Sanders, 26, of Eton Route Three, suffered a compound fracture of the skull and facial injuries in a Colfie County crash on Saturday. He was hospitalized after a vehicle roll over. A second crash near Kilray involved a vehicle rear-ending a truck, resulting in minor injuries and light damage. No other injuries were noted.
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Dotus
Highway Patrol
Tae Hoe
Bryon F. ‘Senders
Eton
Colfie
Sandere
Fans’ Hospital
Montgome
Envier
K Lravy
Henry
Dale
Geneva Goung
Unity Mitford fades as mystery surrounds Hitler ally in Scotland
Oban Scotland reports the death of Unity Mitford 37 once linked to Adolf Hitler. details allege brain meningitis from gunshot injuries tied to a 1930 Christmas departure from Munich amid a rumored falling out with Hitler. reports describe a dramatic youth spent in Europe and a controversial romance with the Nazi circle.
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Oban
Scotland
Unity
Milford
Adolf Hitler
Munteh
Hitler
Bobn
Freeman Mitford
Lord Redesdale
Britain
Oswald Mosley
Miss Mitford
Isle of Tach
Kenneth
Indy
Miss Milford
Manien
Munich
Gilly
Incomplete Ort Race Report From Memorud Dne Event
Fragmented OCR report on the Gent 100 memorial race includes mentions of Horn, Rex Mavs, Glendale Canere, and a Maserati pace car. It notes a record laps, exhaust, and speeds near 100 mph, with multiple drivers and teams referenced but many garbled details and unclear outcomes.
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Horn
Rex Mavs
Glendale Canere
Mavs
Muri
Walbur Shaw
Real Aid
County Nursing Staff Reduced To One As Miss Durrance Ovits
County health staff drops to a single nurse as Miss Jasmin Durrance resigns effective today. Dr W T Burkett notes vacancies remain and outlines merit system class specifications for nursing positions. Public health nurse classifications and salary ranges are listed, with need for examinations for permanent appointments.
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Houston
Florida official returns show Warren McCarty lead in governor race
Complete county returns in Florida place Fuller Warren with a 23 216 vote majority over Dan McCarty in the governor’s race. Warren led 200 041 to 216 42 with 570 006 total votes in the primary. Other contests included Tom Watson for attorney general and Wehard We Dicks Ervin winning the attorney general post. Orlando's Louis M. Andersen named Democratic presidential elector over A J Phillips with 168 148 to 1 612 votes.
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Tallanassee
Fuller Warren
Dan
Florida
R.A. Gray
Cate Sang
Warren
McCarty
Ty Me
Supreme Court
Waney General
Tom Watson
Fean Hobson
Ducunt
W. May Walker
Watani
Nfob Donary
Wehard
Dicks Ervin
Sul
B. Ghady Burton
Lous M. Andersen
Orlando
A. J. Philips
May 4 Primary Polls Open Countywide Amid Tight Rules
Voters across Houston County prepare for the May 4 primary as polls open at dawn in most wards, with Dothan closing at 9 pm. Reports describe limited voting machines in Ward Four and a push to ensure each ballot is counted correctly, amid attention from Attorney General and local officials to box integrity and timely results.
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Crote
Saed
Obaerved
Dothan
Cpm
Uckel
Courthoune Box
City Hall
Marker
Robert Malone Motors
Imu
Michos
Chun
Albert Log
Attorney General & AL Coroetiet
Aker Hoom
Houston
Pune
Mars Gaummry
Unclear OCR fragment on missing person case
Fragmentary text appears to describe a missing person or unidentified incident with garbled names and locations. Key entities and specifics are unreadable, hindering a solid summary or identification of involved persons, dates, or agencies.
Death notices from Windsor and nearby towns
Deaths 2 A. WIND EO SA Windsor eighty three died at his home on Slocomb route one after long illness. Surviving include four sons and three daughters with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at Ebenezer Church with burial in church cemetery. MRS M G MURPHY formerly of Wothan died in Lakeland hospital after short illness. John J Ward died at Graceville following heart attack. Surviving family includes widow, six daughters, four sons and eleven grandchildren. Funeral at Graceville Methodist Church with burial in Graceville cemetery.
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A. WINDEO_ SA Windsor
Slocomb
Windsor
Slocoms
Barney
Windse
Enet Point
George
Ashford
John
Mis Fia
Josa
Dothan
Tree
R. A Bridges
Deakn
Orby Tew
Florence Windsor
Alster
Lola Chandler
Columbus
Ebenezer Church
Porter Davia
Jon White
Ward
Wilson
Pallbestera
Willie Bridges
Zeno Windsor
Donnell Windsor
Homer Windsor
Iavis York
Isaac R.york
M. G, Murphy
M. G. Murphy
Wothan
Lakeland, Fla
Pat Murphy
Lakeland
John J. Ward
Shipley
Fla
Graceville
Geneva County
Ala
Wes
Pollie Ward
Linzy Kirkland
Calumbus
Frank Bonsignore
New York
N. Y
Dorothy Ward
Harvey Williams
Minses
Clyde
Evelyn Ward
R. C
Gs . K
Wary
Mobile
William Ward
Homer Johns
Jeccie 1
McTinnonah Ga
Graceville Methodial Church
M.A. West
Blackburn Funeral Home
Chipley
VFW Rites Held For Sgt Ewell P Davis at Pine Grove Baptist
Wiregrass Post 3072 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars conducted full military rites for Sgt Ewell P Davis at Pine Grove Baptist Church near Samson. Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Joy Davis of Samson, entered the Army Air Corps at Napier Field in October 1942, trained at Keesler Field, and served overseas in a B 24 group before being killed in a plane crash over France. Local clergy and Legion members participated, with detailed roles for color guards, firing squad, buglers, pallbearers, and mourners listed.
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Ewell P. Davis
Pine Grove
Samson
Esterday
Joy Davis
Davis
Army Ai Corps
Napier Field
Keesler Field
Miss
Aircraft Mechanics
Ginnery School
Marllingen
Texas
France
J. F Powell
Bari PuBolx
William H. Guggs
Dothan
Wallace Green
Alford Brown
Fred Howell
Feller
Ben May
Wallace Transbeet
Horace Melnnish
Clydy Jewell
William Topminssen
Tallis Free
Waymen May
Soff Loftin
Earl Tatum
Drones
Guy Brooks
Samenon
Wero
Samson Post
American Legion
Fox Davin
Ralph Preachers
J. F. Carr
Drexel Wise
Major Walters
Wow. Moapler
Boris
Cemetere
Cigarettes Blamed for Two Weekend Fires Here
Fire officials attribute two weekend blazes to cigarettes. A mattress bed fire at 419 S Alice Street damaged only bedding. owner Marion Hawk is listed. A car fire near Bub Watford 1 2015S caused minor damage. a lighted cigarette is suspected.
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Itan
Assistan
Arthur Posey
Nelle Mac Hunter
S. Alice Street
Marion Hawk
Posey
Hretten
Bub Watford
Lena Wrest
VFW Commander Praises Poppy Sale in Dothan
Commander Griggs and Grady Lou Buckly of Wiregrass Post voiced thanks to Dothan citizens for poppy donations. About 2000 poppies sold yielded $904.50, with nearly 70 percent kept for local welfare work. Remainder aids disabled veterans and one cent supports the VFW National Home for war orphans and widows in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
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Oommandes
Wiregrass Post A
Grady Lou
Barman
Dothan
Griggs
V.F.W. National Home For War Orphans
Eaton Rapide, Mich
Vanport Flood Terrifies City in Oregon Disaster
Pioneering Vanport, Oregon, faced a catastrophic dike breach and tidal flood with water levels surging from 51 to 60 feet. Residents fled, housing officials faced criticism over warnings, and volunteers aided amid wreckage. hundreds injured, many children missing, as boats plied the brown current and a town vanished under rising waters.
Scouts Plan Camp and Merit Badges At Summer Camp
Scout leaders announce camp plans with new merit badge topics including nature study botany personal health first aid and reptile study. Rushing tackle for creek fishing to be allowed, applications urged early to finish camping arrangements. a new power plant note appears unrelated to scouting.
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Arbhrough
Baring
Cooke
Sam Meeks
Yarbrough
Meeks
Vanport Flood Refugees Flee City Amid Red Cross Aid
Thousands escape the stricken city as interurban buses trucks and cars ferry people to temporary rehabilitation centers. Four truckloads of food are distributed by private citizens. Red Cross coordinates with radio amateurs to maintain communications with relief centers and rescuers. Army engineers warn dikes at Fort Portland are seriously endangered and nearby frame buildings housing war workers are torn from foundations. Gov. Holt declares a limited emergency and a special legislative session may be called for relief efforts.
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Red Cross
Vanport
Portland Housing Authority
U. S. Army
Fort Portland
Coor
John Halt
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