Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
Local church listings note Elder B D Galford of Honoraville Alabama will preach at Gilead Primitive Baptist Church near Vicksburg this Sunday with an all day service planned. An event lists social activities at First Baptist Church Bik Creeck with fried potatoes hush puppies onions and coffee. Fire damage reported at 600 South Alice Street, residence of Lille Mee Snel, with children nearby. United Commercial Travelers Dothan Council 600 plans initiations at 9:20 pm Monday at Woodmen of the World hall, led by Harry Scott.
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B. D. Galford
Honoraville
Ale
Gilead Primitive Baptist Church
Vicksburg
Friend W. Brothers
First Baptist Church
Red Granger
Fesidente
Lille Mee Snel
Negro
South Alice Street
Snteiation
United Commercial Travel
Eta
Dothan Council 600
Woodmen of the World Hall
Fast Main Street
Harry Scott
Ozark Man Reelected To Farm Credit Board
Ozark man Stokes was reelected to a three year term on the Farm Credit Board of the Sixth district by production credit associations in Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana. He received 80,090 votes and will serve as a director on the Federal Land Bank the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank the Production Credit Corporation and the Bank for Cooperatives.
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Oe Ghleans
API
Chiettes G
Stokes
Czark
Hes Seon
Farm Credit Board
Gith
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Federal Land Bank
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Production Deedit Corporation
Bank For Cooperatives
State Department seeks release of two Americans from North Korea
The State Department interceded through U S Ambassador Alan G Kirk in Moscow on behalf of Albert Willie of Brooklyn and Alfred T Meschler of Kinderhook who were held by Communists in North Korea and a message was relayed to North Korea expressing American concern over their plight American authorities believe the men will be released.
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State Department
Bustor
Albert Willie
Brooklyn
Alfred T. Meschler
Kinderhook
N. Y
North Korea
U. S
Alan G. Kirk
Moscow
Ruaala
Ameren
Willis
Meechter
Avrican
Judge Rules on Seizure in Coplon Case Violence Claim
Judge Ryan ruled that papers seized from Miss Coplon's headbag by the government without a warrant may be used in the violence case. The government argues the Washington thefts and alleged Conspiracy with Gilbitchy are distinct from the Miss Coplon government secrets theft.
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O Ryan
PBL
Ryan
Archibald Palmar
Hes
Miss Coplon
Aleeady
Tara
Washington
Gilbitchey
Jury Note Reveals Onetime Stenographer and Widows
The record notes that a stenographer, identified as a one time employee, did not interact with other widows. A five hour session involved an option buyer and three turnidiae executives, one retired. The remainder of the jury formed the panel.
New York Cotton Prices Edge Higher at Noon
New York cotton futures moved higher by late morning trading, with May 2970 cents per pound and other nearby months showing gains as the market steadied. Strong demand and global supply concerns supported prices despite a volatile session.
Most Newspapermen Have Private Way s Of Losing Tempers
Fairfax driven profile of broadcaster Claude Mahoney and wife Frances after they built a 10 acre rural retreat near their city life. It chronicles his steam blasting project, garden, fence, and the yearly Claude Mahoney Day when station staff visit to help with timber and woodwork. The piece highlights his modesty, the couple’s progress from city rooms to countryside amenities, and the challenges of turning a forest into a home without leaks or weatherproof faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harman W. Nichols
Fairfax
Dea Maines
Wemandous
Clade Mahony
Fox Cbs
Claude
Frances
G. H
Bee
Indiana
Claude Mahoney
Ihim
Ion
Frans
Mahoneys
Pecan Sales Reach 25 000 Pound Mark
In Mariana special sales at Farmers Trading Post hit 25 000 pounds of pecans sold on November 15 drawing around 80 producers and buyers from south Alabama and Florida within a 100 mile radius. No. 15 grades fetched 21 10 to 22 10 per bag with seedlings and other varieties priced accordingly as the sale was set to continue through December according to market manager F T MacKinnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariana
F. T. MacKinnon
Alabama
Florida
Achievement Day Program Scheduled Here Next Tuesday
Houston County Home Demonstration Club prepares for the annual Achievement Day at the Dothan Recreation Center Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. W. A. Womack will preside, with devotional by Mrs. Rupert McDaniel, and group singing directed by Mrs. Billy Beckham and Mrs. Roy Adkinson. Reports by objective chairmen follow, plus a national report from Mrs. Womack on the Colorado meeting. A memorial service for county members will be held, with several officers participating, and new officers will be installed to conclude the program.
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Houston County
Dothan Recreation Center
W. A. Womack
Rupert McDaniel
Billy Beckham
Roy Adkinson
Objective
Allen Jettenat
W. Southerland
Tip
Curia Mixon
Farm Bureau
Clifton ‘Hughes
Council
D. §. Melton
Mira
Womad
Colorado
Alabama
E. J. Whidden
H. Ey “Dease
T. W. Southerland
Melton
Clarence Hollis
South Carolina Delegation Clashes at Democratic Convention
In a crowded convention hall, South Carolina's Young Democratic Clubs faced scrutiny as William McGarity's group sought a full convention hearing. State Rep. Joseph Wise led deputies who called the group Democratic traitors allied with States Rights figures like Strom Thurmond. Andrew Gulluith spoke for the sealed delegation asserting party unity. The session focused on officers and party platform amid debates on civil rights and Dixie coal issues. Governor McMath delivered the keynote, urging reconciliation of regional differences while criticizing state socialism and broader political tensions.
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George Edwards
Debrofe
Wayne Hays
Young
South Carolina
William Me
Garity
Young Democratic Clubs National Committee
Joseph H. Wise
Dinancrats
Royal
Guv. J. Strom Thurmond
Andrew Gulluith
Qrangaburg
Pive Man
Roy G. Baker
Sherman
Tex
Andetsry
H Wesley Giags
Washington
Ana Sid Wiliams
Georgia
D. WW. Gilmore
Benton, Mo
Baker
Harry K. Lowman
Axhland
Ky Ardel Stelei
Iowa
Michael T. Jaffrin
Cleveland
Jack Naw
Indianapolis
Thelma Thomason
Wyn- Milne
AM Rutherford
Tens Hessee
Sidney McMalh
At Sag
Rarhvony
South
Illinois
New York
California
Democratic Party
Fevel
Managare
Coal wage talks hinge on Lewis next move
The article reports on preparation for a wage dispute settlement board with Lewis as the pivotal figure. A spokesman from a major industry sector praised the president’s stance while noting operators reject any new contract. The President’s two week wait favors Lewis who opposes federal intervention, while miners demand a strong fact finding board.
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Lewis
Brayman
Checker Board
Rnvernment Sect
Murevay
New Orleans Cotton Markets Mixed With Fluctuating Prices
New Orleans cotton futures showed uneven moves with 11/90 and Mm. Driver Ware slipping by 20 cents to five cents, while other grades edged up slightly. Trading featured irregular fluctuations and a narrow range as market participants assessed demand and supply variables.
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New Orleans
Orleans
Aera
Woman Fatally Burned In Ozark House Fire
A Hall Street residence burned yesterday afternoon and a 60 year old Black woman named Tuli Finney died. Neighbors attempted rescue but the room with the woman was engulfed before firefighters could reach her. The blaze destroyed the home at about 3 o'clock.
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Ozark
Hall Street
Tuli Finney
Bet
Gald Dé
Panama City Jail Fugitives Elude Massive Wiregrass Search
Three convicts led by Smith and Driver escaped Panama City jail by sawing their way out. They, with two companions, kidnapped Allan Spearman in Dothan and robbed him, forcing him to remain with them as they moved toward the Geneva Coffee County area. A large manhunt spanned five counties and parts of Florida as officers tracked them through Enterprise to Ozark, while investigators consider revenge for their trial testimony.
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Ven Register
Zack Morris
Harold Hayes
Geneva
Coffee County
Smith
Panama City
Allan Speaman
Dothan Insurance
Genneva-Coffee County
Spearmen
Elba
Coffee-Dale County
Florida
Enterprise-Oxark
Enterprise
Ozark
Ares
Ozark Offic
Tom Gott
Faiama City
Driver
Orcer
Buck
Samson
Sberitt
Plane Crash at Tam pa Bay Leaves One Dead
A U S bomber on a low approach to the base veered into muck off Tam pa Bay. Five crew bailed out. four survived with injuries, one died en route to hospital. Rescue efforts failed due to shallow water and debris. In Lawrence, Mass motorists slow for life size wooden child in school zone display.
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Tampa Bay
Miioy
Enrmite
Mnuscle
Doom
Lawrence, Mass
National Scout Official Visits Southeast Alabama Council
National Scout man ds here for session as Miller, assistant national director of camping for the Boy Scouts of America, tours Dothan for a two day visit aiding the Southeast Alabama Council. He plans to visit Troy with district officials and meet scouters composing camping committees.
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Oe BP
Miller
Boy Scouts of America
Dothan
Southeast Alabama
Oregon
Ssth
Tieutenant
National Scout State
Tours
Wiregrass Painter Denied Bond On Assault Charge
Chipley records show painter Cobb denied bond after stabbing Corley during an East Burdeshaw Street incident. Police report Corley hurt, improving at Dothan hospital. Cobb’s arrest linked to an assault with intent to murder charge as funeral notices for Arkie Toole were also listed in the same local edition.
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Meg
Arkie Toole
Chipley
Union Hill Baptist Atch
Lee Mixon
Mrs. Toole
Holmes County
Columbus Hospital
J ¥. Toole
Earley Toole
Calvin Toole
Palm Harbor
John
Coten
Touly
Columbus
Charlie
Benest
Bontay
Cotart
Gracevills
Mattie Pennington
Erma Hagans
Dela James Clayton Cobb
Hous
Taylor
Bonifay
Ton County
Gratton Cornchild
Jey
Blackburn Funeral Home
Chip
Eddie D. Kelley
Cobb 2 Painter
East Burdeshaw Street
Corley
Cobb
Kelley
Dothan Hospital
Truman and family attend wedding of Vice President’s bride
The Vice President and his bride accompanied by family members left for Bradley’s Paducah home The Angles then plan a Washington visit for a new social whirl. The wedding included guests Roy Rucker and Ester Rucker among others gifts included a $10000 diamond, a studded wrist watch and a gift from the President and Mrs Truman.
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Truman
Bradley
Paducah
Iater
Washington
Xarge
Tne Ec
Veep
Chtwch
Hore of Friends
Bark
Jev
Rucker
Tev
Mye
Max
Truitt
Darlas MacArthur
Hadley
Anne
Jane
Ester Rucker
Witktarr
Vauahan
Roy Rucker
Kansas City
Wes
Burkley
Accident Near Gravitt Vehicle Leaves Minor Injuries
A car collided with a truck driven by Jesse Wilson Moore as the truck turned onto the highway in front of Gravitt s car. Gravitt had minor cuts and bruises, Mrs Geavitt sustained a broken ankle and head cuts, and passenger J O Durham suffered a gash. All treated and released at Grady hospital. Police doubt any action against Gravitt or Moore. Gravitt, a taxi driver for years, had recently racked up traffic violations, while Mitchell had died earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Wilson Moore
Gravitt
Geavitt
J. O
Durham
Durham, reevived @ gash at the fend
Grady
Moore
Miss Mitchell
Priest says five bills target medical workforce and science funding
Priest argues two bills aim to boost doctors dentists optometrists nurses and public health specialists while a national science foundation would fund fundamental research. He expects both measures to reach the House floor early next session as urgency grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Science Foundation
America
Priest
William Peacock Funeral Service Held in Marianna
William Loula Peacock seven ty alE died in Jackson hospital. Funeral at First Baptist Church conducted by Rev B W Burns with interment at Riverside cemetery. Survivors include widow Fulia, son James Levi, two daughters Henry Stone and Wadd Dean Westaway, brother Stonewall Peacock, sisters Emma Hall Ida Granger Nellie Hall. James M Carroll Do than native died at Bell Glades aged around 70. Interment Hillcrest West Palm Beach. Surviving widow Cleoh Carroll, son James M Carroll Jr, sisters W G Huth H T McGowan Gary Arnold, brother Dorman Durvell. Mrs A L Cleveland Do than resident died in Dothan. Interment Hembridge. husband and two daughters survive.
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William &, Peacock Marianna
First Baptist Church
William Loula Peacock
Jackson Hospital
B. W. Burns
Riverside Cemetery
Carl Heal
Frank Foster
Charlie O'Conney
T. B Stone
J. L. Conrad
Stanley Coud- Hiette
Charles Seay
Fulia Peacock
James Levi Peacock
Henry Stone
Wadd Dean
Westaway
Marianna
Stonewall Peacock
This Ciy
Emma Hall
Ashford
Alabama
Ida Granger
Cottonwood
Nellie Hall
Malone
J. M. Carroll
James M. Carroll
Dothan
Bell Glades
Tia
Hillcrest
West Palm Beteh
Cacroll
Ste Pie Wie
Cleoh Carroll
Washington, D.C
W. G. Huth
H.T. McGowan
Gary Arnold
Bell Grindes
Dorman Durvell
Washington, D. Cc
Talmadge Critiques Thompson in First Year Report
Georgia Governor Talmadge lauded a year in office while criticizing former Gov. Thompson for chaotic finances and misused funds. He listed 18 accomplishments including rural hospital funding, Savannah port depot purchase, welfare expansion, highway growth, and state modernization efforts.
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Atlanta
Talmadge
Ing
Ataia
Ata
Georgia
M. E. Thompson
Atate
Savannah
Ainte Hospital
Bainbridge
Battey
Georgia Schoole
Patol
Millistate Hospital
Stade Mountain Park Authority
Livestock arrivals tally at eight plants in Southern states
US cattle and hog markets report arrivals: 730 cattle, 625 calves, and 4,000 hogs at eight major plants in Albany, Columbus, Thomasville, Tifton, Dothan, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee. Hog prices softened about six cents, with various price ranges for different weights and grades across the week. Nearby markets in Montgomery and Mississippi trends show slower sales but steady to higher prices for select cattle and hog categories.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moult Wie
Tifton
Gaz Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahasee
Fla
Faso
Acquittal in Abbeville Murder Case Wins Court Victory
In Henry County Circuit Court two Black defendants were acquitted in the murder of Eddie Lee McCloud. Jurors deliberated 42 minutes before finding them not guilty as the case wrapped up with the defendants freed and the court closing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Eddie Lee McCloud
Cottondale Voters Keep City Government As Is
In Marianna Cot ton dale voters approved retaining the current form of city government 238 to 27. The measure would have allowed electing a Mayor, clerk and Chief of Police in addition to seven Council members. The council includes EC Ward S E Register Kert A J Barber Lloyd Williams Jey Jaeberk J C Jackson and Lee Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Cottonaie
Louis Welch
Cottondale
Aeven
Mayor Ward
EC. Ward
S. E. Register. Kert
A. J. Barber
Liopd Walliams
Jey Jaeberk
J. C. Jackson
Por Lee Chiet
Thirty Tung Growers Attend Jackson Meet
Around 30 tung growers attended the second session of the Tung Growers Association in Jackson County. John N. Kennedy, agricultural agent, spoke at the Youth Center, City Hall, with E. Budde as vice president and Rosborough of Campats Laie as secretary. About 5,000 acres in Jackson County are planted to tung trees as officials noted.
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Warianna
Tng
Tung Growers’ Association
A. A. Chark
E. Budde
City Hall
John N. Kennedy
Jackson County
Oita Rosborough
Cam~pats Laie
American ‘Growers Association
DeKalb County Beauty Plans European US Modeling Tour
The contestant from DeKalb County placed eighth in a State Fair pageant among 44 entrants. She received nine complete awards and a $500 prize, and if she wins the national contest next year, she will spend eight months touring Europe and the United States modeling and promoting cotton. She hails from the state’s third largest cotton producing county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameng Ouyuitghatt
DeKalb County Seauty
Europe
United States
Heirs divide Morgan Murphy estate into five parcels
In Providence H I unit, a $400000 Morgan Murphy estate was divided into five equal parcels. Heirs drew numbered cards to determine parcels, with seed account costs representing about six percent of the total corn production cost.
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Carver
Providence
Morgan Murphy
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A. L- Cleveland
A L. Cleveland
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J.P. Phillips
Beinbridge
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Endwo
Thompson
Montgomery
Union Stock Yards
Cozmon
Oda
Salon Medum
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Spuin
Jackson Meet
Fecan Report
Montgomery (Ap
Varius
Port Depost
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Mr. Weber
Wiliams Bonding Company
Santer Bey
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