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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1947
Page
14
In Rome, two conservative party precinct offices were targeted by bomb blasts late Friday night as communist inspired violence spread to the capital. One blast at 9 A Via Ravenna damaged a Christian Democratic party office in an apartment building.
Two crude bombs exploded within 15 minutes at the door shutter of 25 Via Giovanni, home to the rightist Uomo Qualunque party in the third precinct. Police said charges were small and unclear if the acts were jokes or political incidents.
Washington cap notes that daughters of Latin American embassy officials will represent nations at the Vth Carnival in Birmingham. The delegation led by Mrs. Clarence N. Goodwin will travel by rail Monday arriving for five days of balls and parades including a grand carnival procession on November 28.
Jim Andrew of Geneva notes a friendly yet intense family feud as Florala and Greenville clash. Lavon Harke coaches Florala with daughter Sara, while Greenville’s coach is married to another daughter Marie. The rivalries stretch back to pre war days, with Florala winning last year and Friday looming as a tiebreaker.
Geneva doctors rise from two to three with Dr James C Williams joining Dr J C Beasley and Dr W G Paw after serving at F Porningham and as an Army veteran. A further physician planning an office in Geneva could bring total to five, easing local overwork.
Woodrow explains a nine mile paving project from Samson Opp to Hacoda and five miles Hacoda to Florala. The idea sprang from a governor’s buttermilk rides and a farmer’s tale linking the spread of buttermilk to a paved road. Work has begun and the road is advancing.
Leonarsis, who handled unemployment claims in rice country, moved to Geneva seeking steady living. Furvie, an eye soldier, served in Arie and British Guinea, helped build ships at Panama City, then settled in Geneva after leaving Slocomb to escape daily commutes.
Be long paragraph details lawyers Ralph Paul and Dr Pao arriving in Geneva after military service, a claim that five lawyers are enough for the town’s litigation, and lists a tangle of international figures and attendees from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and beyond attending a visit or conference with various dignitaries and names.
Merchants in Geneva join a town wide effort to decorate with lights for Christmas. Each business will fund its own expenses and current usage. The coordinated plan promises a bright festive downtown with abundant color.
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