Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
City of Dothan revenue from open meter boxes reached 677 dollars this morning, about five dollars above last week as motorists continued to drop coins. Eighty three dollars were collected today, with nickels and pennies common and only three slugs found. Prosecution for I E Sanders, facing first degree murder charges, seeks sanity ex amination by an appointed board including Drs Burkett Hilson Latidas. Sanders allegedly beat Lucille Patterson to death in June. Four Dale County students have enrolled at Howard College in Birmingham for fall quarter: William Cutchen Ozark Earl Brown and Arizon Crawford Midland City. Pace Hall represents Stokes of Hartford and Johnson of Dothan on the Troy State University executive council. Shackelford Hall council includes Maix Graceville Roberts Skipperville Martin New Brockton Helms Slocomb. John Lockwood Eufaula is Troy State Teachers College vice president for off campus housing student group. Sue Grimes Elba presides Troy State pep squad. George Maddox Columbia to represent married couples on the Troy State Teachers College executive council this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Sanders
Nepro
D. C. Halstead
Halstead
Woo. Burkett
L. Hilson
S. G. Latidas
Sanders
Lucille Patterson
Dale County
Williem Cutchen
Ozark
Earl Brown
Crawford
Charles Howell
Midland City
Howard College
Birmingham
Harwell G. Davis
Myrus Stokes
Hartford
Maurice Johnson
Dothan
Pace Hall
Troy State Teachers College
Shackelford Hall
Margaret Maixon
Graceville
Fla
Havel Roberts
Skipperville
Grace Martin
New Brockton
Grace Helms
Slocomb
Blond And Chacoma Set For Grudge Wrestling Bout
In Wiregrass Sports Arena tonight Blond and Chacoma clash after Chacoma, ex light heavyweight champion, challenges Atomic Blond for the belt in a winner take all match. A free for all is planned with a preliminary bout opening the program.
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Wiregrass
Mighty Mike Chacoma
Atomic Blond
Chacema
Elba Tops Opp 19 6 In Second Half Comeback
Opp led 19 0 at halftime as Malcolm Senn Nelson and Tum berlin scored in the first half. Elba answered in the third quarter with Harold Farris plunging in from three yards to cut the margin, completing a late rally for the Tigers after Senn suffered a nose injury.
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ELBA
Opp Bobcats
Elba Tigers
Cats
Malcolm Senn
Nelson
Tumberlin
Opp
Interrmission
Senn
Harold Farris
Tiger
Blakely Bobcats Triumph Over Chattahoochee Visitors
Blakely Bobcats defeated visiting squad from Clattenbe 27 to 0 in a night game. The Floridians kept it tight in the opening quarter before Blakely wore them down with steady defense and two key scores. Norvet Spence added a 20 yard rushing play after a Pee Wer tams pass for the end zone and Racers converted the extra point.
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Blakely
Blakely Bobcat
Clattenbe
Fia
Cats
Enon
Norvet Spence
Pee Wer Tams
Farm Bureau Plans 1949 Membership Drive in County
Houston County Farm Bureau directors outline a 1949 drive with a November Biloxi convention delegation. H. H. Kouwles named chairman, Henry C. Yale of Columbia co chair, R. G. Arnold urges strong organization to keep fair prices, 14 beats to send delegates, 9 voting, county unit with 1,672 members.
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Houston County Bureau
H. H. Kouwles
Henry Co Wale Yatng
Columbia
R. G. Arnold
American Federation of Farm Bureaus
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Convention
Biloxi
Miss
Houston County
Pecan Distributors Elect Robinson Head
W H Robinson of Cairo was elected president of the Pecan Distributors Association at the annual meeting in Waycross with 49 delegates from four states attending. New officers include Morris Adter as vice president and Sidney Pearlman as secretary treasurer. Thad Huckabee became president emeritus. New directors were B L Woodall, A R Keller, J B Miller Jr, T C Haywood, and Frank Meyers. Albany will host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
W. H. Robinson
Cairo
Pecan Distributors Association
Morris Adter
Albany
Sidney Pearlman
Valdosta
Thad Huckabee
B. L. Woodall
Barnesville
A. R. Keller
Grand Bay
Ala
J. B. Miller, Jr
T. C. Haywood
Lexington
S. C
Frank Meyers
Tallahassee
Fla
Association
Marianna homecoming features bands and Chipola game
The event centers on a Chipola Junior College and Middle Georgia College homecoming with W. J. Taylor as general chairman and Harold Bell among organizers. The Marianna Junior Woman's Club opens information booths, the Junior Chamber directs decorations, and a welcome committee staffs Hotel Chipola. The Chipola Indians meet the Wolverines in the evening, with the Dothan High School band invited to perform alongside four other bands from Marianna and nearby towns. A mammoth downtown parade precedes the game, and the Dothan band travels by bus to Marianna.
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W. J. Taylor
A. C. Billingslea
Harold Bell
Marianna Junior Woman's Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Chipola
Chipola
Dothan
Dothan High School
Marianna
Middle Georgia College
Howell Hampton
Florida
Blountstown
Malone
Hampton
Newsville Pageant Winners Shine in Local Contest
Number 5 No. 186 of the American Legion backs the Miss Newsille contest with Cecil Griffin James Price and Sam Rores leading. Merchants and the theater collaborate for a successful event. Miss Newsille wins $509, second place Miss Mia Raret receives $25, third Miss Jerone Hodges gets $15. Remaining entrants receive hosiery prizes. a list of nonwinning contestants follows.
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American Legion
Cecil Griffin
James Price
Sam Rores
Merchants of
Newville
Newsille’ O
Mia Raret
Whitlock
Jerone Hodges
Union Hosiery
Ramona Bell
Martha Ann Mixon
Mary Ella Brannon
Ledia Martin
Mary Nell Barefield
Sarah Nell Harrles
Betty Sue Etheridge
Ning Seafs
Ann Carter
Sue King
Helen Mixon
Judy Reier
Nette Shelley
Peggy Barefield
Peggy Skee
Unclear race note from Florida track event
Fragmentary OCR text records a racing result reference in Florida with mentions of quarter miles and final fence. Names, numbers, and specifics are unreadable, but the snippet suggests a competition outcome or pacing note without clear participants or dates.
Egypt and Cuba Win Seats on Security Council Ballot
Egypt and Turkey were contending for the two year seat as Norway and Cuba won on first ballots. Cuba was elected unanimously and Norway claimed the other seat after a two third majority. Belgium and Egypt shift with new terms while permanent members United States Britain France Russia and China hold veto power. Absent on the first ballot were Ecuador Guatemala Mexico El Salvador and Venezuela.
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Egypt
Norway
Security Council
Cuba
Colombia
Belgium
Co Svriao
Councils
Turkey
Benyat
Turney Ti
Norvalo
China
France
India
Peru
Chile
Economic and Social Council
Netherlands
Canada
Ukraine
Argentina
Casun
United States
Britain
Frances
Russia
Ecuador
Genten Mexise
el Selvador
Venezuela
Baltan
San Francisco
Ioine
Berlin
Union Supper at Church Inspires Community Help
A church supper brought together Union members and local residents including Mrs Bel GH, Douglas Horne and daughter Carolen, Myr. pag Mire Wye, and Pearl Gibson. Community support and friendly exchanges highlighted the event, with attendees sharing stories and plans for future gatherings.
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Bel
S. Douglas
Horne Ardghter
Carolen
Pearl ‘Gibson
Fay Mizella
Political clash over housing and policy platforms
A wave of campaign rhetoric centers on housing and welfare as Truman campaigns in New York and Buffalo urging voters to keep Democrats in power, while Dewey tours and Wallace denounces both major parties. Barkley criticizes Republican clarity, Thurmond warns against surrendering democracy, and Thurmond cites a total state threat in Virginia.
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Dewey
New York
Truman
Nw York State
Buffalo
New Jersey
Giisis Orifie
Ogid
Henry Wallace
Portland
Ore
REAL RIVALRY TO BC ALAGEA 1901 REMARKS ON TENNESSEE FOOTBALL
Fragmented text notes a storied rivalry between Tennessee and Alabama with references to a long edge for Tennessee and a noted clash in 1926. Mentions past seasons and a single goal victory in a historical contest.
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BC Alagea
Althouza Atahopea
Meyrrriceg
Tennessee
Minch Chiei
Pra
Glabame
Vie'srs
Tennessee Bes
Girl Scouts Hold Court Of Awards
Girl Scout Troop Three held an awards ceremony at their leader Mrs. Joe Wise’s home on Thursday. Tenderfoot to cook badges were awarded to several members including Jane Earle Nall and Betty Jones, with many earning second class, hostess, housekeeper, design, and dramatics badges. The meeting closed with songs and refreshments served by Betty Jean Jernigan.
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Joe Wise
Jane Earle Nall
Roxine Johnston
Maxine Warren
Jean Norris
Betty Jones
Sarah Ann Collier
Peggy Suggs
Betty Jean Jernigan
Tommy Jo Baker
Susan Ward
Sara Ann Cuonmingham
Pegey Suggs
Joen Nowell
Joan Hodgson
Joan Nowell
Jo Ann Hodgson
Jean Now
Sara Ann Cunningham
Jane Bruner
Mary Eleanor Williams
General Electric Convicted in Conspiracy Case
General Electric Co was convicted today of conspiring between 1927 and 1940 to monopolize trade in hard metal compositions and products in the United States and abroad. Two affiliates and three officials also convicted. The 1941 indictment charged Sherman act and Wilson Tariff Act violations. Fines up to 25000 each for corporations and individuals, with possible imprisonment up to five years.
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New York
General Electric Co
Livestock Prices Across Southern Markets Reported
Livestock arrivals totaled 300 cattle 200 calves and 1,200 hogs at eight plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Dothan and Florida markets. Hog quotes rose 50 cents to $1 with various weight ranges listed for barrows gilts sows and light butchers. Montgomery market notes week totals 2,825 receipts and mixed cattle hog trends with vealers strong and heavier calves weak, plus hogs mostly $1 higher than prior.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery
Montgomery 'Ap
Fed-State
Mkt News
Sve
Union Stock Yards
Service League Reports From Wednesday Committee Meeting
The Service League attended a Wednesday meeting at the Cosa Cala plant. Reports from committees were heard as Chairman Mark Carnok noted visits by the committee in the recent period. Members voted to purchase tunes for out of town workers for the crippled children's clinic and noted gifts of fruit flowers and nasa vines to visiting persons.
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Apprimateis PN Sremiss
Dorian Service League
Weaship
Cosa Cala
Mark Carnok
Visneg
NASA
First approval issued for jet engine to power commercial transport
Government grants its first approval for a jet engine to be used in commercial transport. The decision marks a milestone in aviation, promising new performance standards and potential industry-wide upgrades for airlines and manufacturers.
Tennessee Falls In Behind Dixiecrats In Big Memphis Rally
Tennessee States Rights campaign gathers force after Dixon rally in Memphis before about 2,000. Crump associates back States Rights while Sen McKellar backs Truman. Plans for Thurmond/Wright tour include Eastland Laney Williams speakers. Thurmond to visit Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville in October.
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Tennessee
Dixiecrats
Memphis
Republican Party
Crump
Dixon
Kenneth D. McKellar
Truman
J. Strom Thurmond
Keane Waring
James Pleasants
Thurmond
Fielding L. Wright
Wright, Dixon
James O. Eastland
D-Miss
Ben Laney
Arkansas
John Bell Williams
Nashville
Knoxville
Women of States' Rights Democrats rally in Birmingham
Mrs. Marie Bankhead Owen of Montgomery told a Birmingham rally that even without electing a president they can push state rights and local self government under the Constitution. She compared the fight to wartime tyranny and urged a sustained push for rights.
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Birmingham
States’ Rights Democrats
Marie Bankhead Owen
Montgomery
Ralix
Truman
Owen
Warehouse Blaze Destroys Colonial Food Stores in Durham
A massive fire leveled Colonial Food Stores warehouse near Durham early today, gutting a 120000 square foot brick facility five miles south. Losses ranged from 3 million to 5.09 million dollars, with officials calling 3 million a conservative estimate as flames destroyed produce and foodstuffs after starting in a trash pile around 2 a.m.
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Durham
N. C
C. H. Lawson
Commcte
Hartforts Taylor Tuscaloosa Crimson Candidate Links
Crimson candidate from Narfrd Alabama is a 2m cousin of hard Dixie Howells. He earned all American status on Alabama's undefeated 1954 team, connecting Hartford to Tuscaloosa through sports lineage.
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Tuscaloosa
Crimson
Nar Frd
Aithard
Dixie
Howells
Alabama
Alabama Freshmen Hold Early Lead in 1948 Debut
In Alabama's initial 1948 games nine extra points were scored and all attempts were good. Ed Satem, a Birmingham sophomore halfback, contributed several key plays for the Crimson Tide, with heavy running by Zack Clinard and a strong two-way performance by Vane Tateck on PATs.
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Tuscaloosa
Uchdoanr
Ala- Same
Mead
Ed Satem
Birmineham
Cimren Tider Fuel
Novis
Husky Tuite
Baeted Thras
Zack Clinard
Vane Tateck
Death notices from Wiregrass district report Clyde Carr's passing
Clyde Carr, 32, died unexpectedly at his Onan home. Survived by wife Cleo Mitchell Carr, mother Fay Carr, sister Bonnie Lee Reynolds, brothers Floyd Reese Carr and Emmett O Neal Carr. All survivors reside in Ozark. Funeral at Claybank Saturday at 3 p m with Rev Ramsey Judah officiating. Holman Funeral of Ozark in charge of arrangements.
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Qzark
Clyde Carr
Onan
Cleo Mitchell Carr
Fay Carr
Bonnie Lee Reynolds
Floyd Reese
Emmett
O'Neal Carr
Ozark
Claybank
Ramsey Judah
Holman Funeral
Henry T Bellers death notice at Neal Funeral Chapel
Henry Thomas Beeer fifty died with services at Neal Funeral Chapel. Rev M A Rant of First Presbyterian officiated and interment was in Bascom Baptist Cemetery. Survived by one niece Eisheer Willis of Greenwood and several nephews. Belser was a retired deputy sheriff, serving 1910 to 1914 under H A Bowles and later under Walter Watford.
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Henry T. Beller Marianna
Neal Funeral
Henry Thomas Beeer
M. A. Rant
Bascom Baptist Cemetery
Eisher Willis
Greenwood
Andalusia
Chattahoochee, Figg
Mr. Belser
Pengs
H. A. Bowles
Walter Watford
Abbeville Military Rites For T-5 Lloyd Allen
Abbeville special military services will be held Sunday for T-5 Lloyd Allen of Clopton who was killed at Corregidor February 16, 1945. His body arrives Saturday, escorted by former service members, to be laid to rest at Oak Grove Church at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Paul Duffey officiating. Kennedy Funeral Home in charge. Surviving are his parents, three brothers Tyridall Field Florida? and Tom Columbus Georgia, and two sisters Mrs. Julia Trammell Haleburg and Mrs. Fannie Lee Spann Tumbleton Alabama.
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Abbeville
T-5
Lloyd
Len
Clopton
Oake Grove Church
Paul Duffey
Kennedy 1
C. V. Allen
Robert Allen
Charles Allen
Tyridall Field
Fla
Tom Allen
Olumbus
Julia Trammell
Haleburg
Fannie Lee Spann
Tumbleton
Ala
Funeral for S Sgt Carlton R Vickers Abbeville
Abbeville honors S Sgt Carlton R Vickers killed on Palau Island November 10 1942 with military funeral. Body arrives Saturday escorted by former servicemen, to the home of Larkin Robin, then 10 a m Sunday service at Mt Zion Church under Kennedy Funeral Home. Surviving widow Mary Robinson Vickers daughter Mary Ann Vickers father Marion Vickers five sisters and four brothers named with residences Abbeville Bartow Baker Hill Union Springs Dothen Haleburg.
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Carlton R. Vickers
Abbeville
Carlton R. Vicker
Palaus Island
Larkin Robin
Mt. Zion Church
Kennedy
Dother
Otis Vickers
Baker Hill
Shelton Vickers
Haleburg
New Orleans Cotton Prices Hold Steady at Noon
New Orleans AP report notes quiet cotton futures trading with prices nudged up about ten cents per bale at noon. Government estimate of 15,079,000 bales versus the Sept 1 forecast of 15,210,000 failed to spark trading, leaving activity subdued.
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New Orleans
Tradir
New York Cotton Futures End Mixed In Session
Cotton futures traded in a narrow irregular range for most of the session before late selling pushed prices down. In late trading Oct closed at 31.61, Dec 31.18, and Mar 31.02 with losses of 10 to 25 cents per bale.
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NEW York Cotton New York
Debunking Soviet Policy and Old Boston Light
The document attacks Soviet policy as misleading and claims the United States has lost faith in the Soviet government. It notes Boston Light, the oldest lighthouse in the United States, guiding mariners at Boston since September 14, 1716.
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Boston Light
United States
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