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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1949
Page
2
A Dothan AAUW gathering was shifted from the Library to the Dothan Country Club with a 7 38 p.m. start, as Library space is reserved for a Friday night function. Other notes mention church and legion events, plus local civic updates and a public meeting for the First Christian Church men.
The fragmented text describes a vehicle crash on a road involving Fellows, with reference to Har fia and a produced company in Mariano Barnes. It mentions Harrie Weathers and natives of Marianna and Anko Ceowiabe, seeking to place the event in a local context but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
About 12 000 veterans have applied for the dividend since applications opened August 28. Dividends will be paid in the order applications were received, with five names served per day. Maximum dividend is 52 028. Veterans aged 14 or older who took out policies and held 10 000 in force for 98 months may receive the first payment, with future dividends tied to surpluses and IRS guidelines. An unofficial estimate places the first special dividend in 1952, potentially reducing the payout from 52 200 000 000.
Washington reports Admiral Denfeld ordered Naval Intelligence to probe a secret letter alleging Navy involvement in internal matters. The push aims to identify the author, with potential disciplinary actions and possible dismissals discussed. Francis Matthews faces denials, while tensions rise within the Navy over unification and intra-service conflicts.
Senate lawmakers clashed over farm price supports with no clear resolution. Key figures including Anderson and Barkley pressed for high support levels while party leaders warned the next steps depend on executive action and pending vote outcomes.
The French president faced demands to resign amid cabinet crisis as divisions threaten leadership. Avinot planned to study the issue and respond by tomorrow noon, with a national assembly meeting set for Saturday to address the crisis. The president canceled a scheduled radio address and prepared for parleys in Paris.
Washington AP report says the House Armed Services committee urged permanent discharge from Navy employment for Cedric Worth, author of a controversial memorandum. Worth had been suspended amid an Air Force bomber program inquiry as panels probe inter service tensions and leak handling.
A commentator notes the Trade Agreements Act allows both tariff rises and cuts. The point is that we must import more and nations must earn dollars by selling in our market. The speaker stresses a high, rising love of trade and the need for others to maintain and grow purchases of American goods as reconstruction aid ends.
Wiregrass high school bands have signed for the gala parade on October 32 with 15 directors confirming commitment. A mass band concert is planned at Wiregrass Stadium with about 800 musicians and a tentative program set by the committee.
The scene centers on Rep Harry Tone of New Jersey and Rep Marve Tibbott of Pennsylvania amid a chorus of vocal impressions. Democrats and Republicans alike tout various voice types while joking about political posture and re election prospects in a lively floor mood.
The Houston County Hospital association holds its first meeting tonight at seven in the courthouse. Eighteen members appointed by the Board of Revenue will organize, elect officers, and set up the hospital project with roles including chair and secretary. The roster lists D. B. Snell, J. Budi Kelley, Tod Brookins, Beech Bruner, S. Jones, Reuben Tucker, and others from Dothan, Ashford, Columbia, and Covarts.
A fragmented shopping reminder mentions picnic staples for summer. Items include a basket, vacuum bottle, cups and plates, waxed paper, aluminum foil, salt and chopper, waxed paper wraps, and a few grocery items such as sardines and hardy fish for sandwiches.
Funeral services conducted Sunday at Neal Mortuary Chapel for Mrs Ola Robinson aged ninety one following a September death at her home. Pastor A Coplert officiated with burial at Riverside Cemetery. Surviving son Walter Jacob Robinson and daughter-in-law Joann Robinson. Pallbearers named. Mrs Robinson lived in Wiregrass for 50 years and was widow of W J Robinson, a pioneer.
T F Ro sser Hewson known as La Rosser established the Rev-Sof Brick company and died today at his Newton home. Funeral services set for 2 pm tomorrow at Newton Methodist Church with Rev. Gr ad King and Rev. Harvey Matthews officiating. Masonic rites to be held in Newton Cemetery. He was a native of North Carolina and moved to Newton in 2811. Survived by widow, three daughters, three sons and numerous relatives. Funeral director is Opark.
Burial arrangements for Dale Patterson sixty one who died at a hospital here yesterday were to be held at 3 p m today at Dolnson Funeral Home. The Rev A D Zhloden officiating. Survived by husband, one daughter Mrs Roy Walker and several Patterson relatives in Dothan Ozark and Corpus Christi. The service will follow at City Cemetery.
AP reports cotton futures fell in New York as December through September prices softened amid hedging and selling. In New Orleans prices at 6 30 p.m. showed declines across months from December to September, with notable gaps between bids and last quotes. The note also mentions a recipe idea for gingerbread and chocolate cookies with whipped cream and a reminder that fire season in U.S. forests runs from June through September.
MONTGOMERY RP Pleade bag guilty to reckless driving charges. Rep J Emmett Woot of Washington County paid a 5100 fine. The legislator was arrested last week on rank driving charges. The case, originally set for yesterday, was postponed to Friday at Woods request. Wood later pleaded guilty to the reckless driving charge and the plea was accepted by Judge John Scott as it was his first offense.
The South eastern Scout Council finance drive begins November 1 with a $20,185 budget set by finance chairman Ray Crow of Troy. District chairs include Gilbert Goldwire, Toe Klaren, Ray Rainer, Rex Forehand, James Kelley, D. H. Ward, Romand Javniana, and Crow heads Pike County’s drive as the program aims to strengthen the Arm of Liberty in Houston County and surrounding districts.
Lavada Hicks Sha named queen from a field of 13 ronceatonts at Wood Wheater last night. Misa Hicks received a bulletin of danline worth 35 in cash. Mrs. Johnny Fred White crowned the queen, famed as Miss NewVice of 184y. The pageant at Newville saw Pegsy June Kirkland second and Grace Hicks third, with cash prizes for all finalists. PTA Newsident Mrs. A. Brackin chaired the event, master of ceremonies was Sam Rosevadet, and several other contestants performed. The Miss Elbvprive competition later eliminated all but four entrants. Merle Besry, with runner-up Barbacee Walker. The show, staged by the Turner Chamber of Commerce, drew an overflow crowd and featured music by Miss Jautiin Lawrence.
Kiwanis Club plans to elect officers for 1980 on Tuesday October 18 as announced. The slate includes Whit King president Sam C Stephens first vice president Jerome L Sullivan second vice president Kenneth Shealy C L Collins Lane Briugy Jowers James Floyd Martin Glen Johnson and Charles McDongle as board members. At a recent meeting Franke L Haynes spoke on conservation of Alabama resources. Sam Stephens named head of Kiwanian activities as volunteers were urged to contact him. A Ladies Night was planned for October 24 with committees listed for decorations and events.
Livestock arrivals totaled 200 cattle with eight packing plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Ga Botkin Als and Jacksonville and Tallahassee Fla. Hog prices fell sharply by 1 to 1.50 per hundredweight at most plants while hogs of various weights and finishes traded mostly steady to mixed. Cattle and calf receipts were moderate with steady to higher prices for good feedlot steers and heifers and mixed for cows and vealers. Hog futures showed broad declines across weight classes with sows and slaughter pigs trading lower. Local market activity remained varied with regional differences in pricing across the cited yards and plants.
A roster of participants Mae Allen Martha Lou Edentiekt Mamie Thiassy Wynill Justice Barbara Ann Puttas Elizabeth Pittman Joyce Pledger Argan tte Polley Sylvis Rabb Jewell dinymons Maedell Seatth Mary Spencer Clara Williams Eliza beth Willis Sare Winuham appears alongside judges Hobart Lang and wowels Dennin of Dothan Quin lark Funsell Everett Sam Shoe am Leonard Gordy ot for an local event with unspecified purpose and location details.
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