Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
Yonight will be Judge Arthur W Solem of Savannah Georgia presi dent of the American Camellia So c i metting to begin at 7 O'clock at the Wagon Wheel This is a stag affair and members are invited to bring men guests Judge Solomon s rospective aviation cadese for the United Stats Air Force will be cover new by Major Benjam XK Air Force Avation totficer who will beat Thursday to pre ss for plot and marina or train Major Kelly will be at the Army and Air Force Recruiting Station Room 24 Kiwis Hotel FEW RUCKER UNIT The 30st Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company of Ather ten Md has arrived at Camp Rucker for training The poiat is commanded by Capt James T Thomas PLEDGE TO FRATERNITY Kennard Parker Jowell Dothan roula one student et API ANEURA has been pledged to Phi Theis social fraternity Howell a 8 has been eltected a member of Auburn s marching band CEREMONY PoSTPONED The Court of Honor for Houston District Boy Scouts originally scheduled for tomorrow night has been postponed Council off erall reported today A new date for the ceremony will be an nounced Inter
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Army and Air Force
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Auburn
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Heavy Damage From Auto Crash In Ashford Highway
Two cars suffered heavy damage when they collided shortly before noon on the Ashford Highway. Both drivers escaped injury. Houston County Coroner A. A. Parker was listed as one driver and Mrs. Alex Mae Drake of Akron Ohio the other. The crash occurred as Drake attempted to pass Parker during a left turn. Parker's car overturned.
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We Highway Patrol
Houston County
A. A. Parker
Alex Mae Drake
Akron
Ohio
Plant life specimens fill University of Michigan herbarium
More than 320,000 plant specimens from numerous regions are housed in the University of Michigan herbarium, reflecting a vast collection spanning diverse ecosystems and geographic origins.
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University of Michigan
State Planning Board unit presents maps on revamped zoning
Representatives of the State Planning Board arrived for conferences with commissioners to review tentative maps under Dorben's plan to revamp zoning. A $100-a-month contract funds consultants to draft new maps reflecting changes, with terminations possible by either party. Changes address trends since 1948 zoning went into effect, notably in areas like Cottonwood Road where heavy industrial designation overlaps residential use.
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EJ. Ford
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Oftein
Glee
Cottonwood Road
Residents press for traffic signal at busy East Lafayette crossing
About thirty eight parents teachers and residents petition city commissioners for a traffic signal to protect pedestrians at the East Lafayette and South St Andrews Street crossing. The Barri petition frames the issue for today’s regular meeting while technicians at the State Planning Board may study traffic conditions.
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State Planning Board
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Mack Slectric Supply Company
Napier Field
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Legion Parade Emphasizes Preparedness Across Nations
In Los Angeles the National American Legion convened a 30 000 strong parade with tanks and armored units from the 13th Armored Reserve division. Speakers urged continued vigilance against Soviet momentum and universal military training, highlighting regional and international participation.
Baptist Association Sets Annual Meeting
The sixty sixth annual Columbia Baptist Association session begins tomorrow with about forty two churches to be represented. The Wednesday session will be at Enterprise Baptist Church near the Ashford Highway, nineteen miles from Doshan. Rev. Cecil Kelley leads the church. Sessions start 8 20 am, with noon meal and afternoon talks continuing to 3 30 pm. The final session is set for Madrid Baptist Church Thursday.
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Columbia Baptist Association
Enterprise Baptist
Allied forces press advance toward Pyongyang amid heavy fighting
US First Cavalry troops cross toward Pyongyang as Red Korean defenses stiffen near Song, with British and Australian units aiding. MacArthur reports vast Red casualties and captured or killed totals, while a note on fire suppression mentions licorice's saponin content used in extinguishers.
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Rede
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Yard
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Camp Rucker Seeks Recreation Directors and Librarians
The Army expands civilian staff at Camp Rucker and other posts, seeking recreation directors with two years of college and two years of service club experience, and librarians from accredited library schools. Apply through Third Army Service Clubs director or Third Army Librarian in Fern McPherson, Ga.
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Camp Gordon
Camp Stewart
Rodsatone Arsenal
Jack
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Fern McPherson
Army Air Force Service Club
Closing Due Monday In Bank Suit Hearing
A bank charter petition for a proposed Dothan bank faced a courtroom close, with closing arguments set for next Monday after testimony on whether the board’s July 25 vote against the charter was valid. Banking Supt. Marley testified amid a court dispute over interim injunctions and conditions tied to the charter approval.
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New Dothan
Montgomery
Silomneye
D. E. Marley
Circuit Court
Eugene Carter
the Commercial
C. E. Shelton
Aloens
Marley Kind
Mae
Brooke Glas
Glasp Tad
James F. Alston, Jr
Tuscalooas
Wallace Malone
Dothan First National Bank
Marley
Houston County
Livestock receipts across eight Georgia plants rise
Livestock receipts totaled 650 cattle 250 calves and 1800 hogs at eight major packing plants in Albany Colum bia Moultrie Thomasville and Ti jon Ga Dothan Jacksonville and Tallahassee Hog prices inched higher with quotes showing good and choice soft and semi hard 190 to 289 pound barrows and gilts at 18.25 at one plant and 170 to 240 pound offerings at 17 to 17.50 at other plants Most plants posted 16 to 16.30 for 380 to 180 pound barrows and gilts with one plant at 17.50 for 160 to 90 pound selections. cow and calf prices ranged 10.40 to 17.28 for 370 to 320 pounds and other weights and grades appeared at 12 to 18 with various adjustments across facilities.
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Thomasville
Albany
Colummbut
Moultrie
Ti Jon
Dothan
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Cowes
Cotton futures fall amid export limit talk in New Orleans
Cotton futures in New Orleans slumped as traders booked profits on the short side after a sharp drop of up to $2.50 a bale. Early prices showed a $1.80 to $2.60 decline, with trading attributed to hedging moves and speculation the Department of Agriculture would announce cotton export limits for the season.
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New Orleans
Department of Aging Culture
Wen
CAB Opens Hearing On Air Line Plan Affecting Dothan
Washington AP reports the Civil Aeronautics Board hears a major route case on a possible continental air link boosting direct service from the South to the West. Eastern Air Lines argues for West Coast access via San Antonio to Los Angeles and San Francisco, with Dothan and other southern cities as key interests.
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Kantern
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San Freonisco
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West
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Midwest
New York Cotton Prices Slip on Market Lows
New York cotton quotes show Suture ware at 2.35 per bale with a small rise, while futures for Oct Dec Mar May imply mixed directions as traders weigh supply and demand. Market noise suggests modest gains next sessions amid uneven demand signals.
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NEW York Cotton
NEW York
Deaths in Geneva and Enterprise Funeral Notices
Geneva special funeral services for Mrs L O Newsome were held Sunday with Holms officiating and burial in Eunola Cemetery directed by Boyd Funeral Home. She is survived by husband L C Newsome daughter Syble Childs Hartford and son Wilbuee Newsome Attalla. Enterprise special funeral services for Oscar H Smith former resident who died in Washington DC hospital will be held at First Methodist Church here at 2 PM tomorrow with Reverend Guice and G M Hamby officiating and interment in city cemetery. He is survived by widow Mary Katherine McKinnon Smith three daughters Julia Katherine Smith and Hannah Smith and a son Oscar He. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
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Holms
Eunola
Boyd Funeral i
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Oscar H. Smith
Washington, D. C
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G. M. Hamby
Tity Cemetery
Boyd
Smith
Mary Katherine McKinnon Smith
Washington
Julia Katherine Smith
Hannan ‘Smith
Oscar Heington
Holmes Grand Jury In Session Today
Bonifay reports Holmes County grand jury convened to act on several cases including three quack preparatory charges, with arraignments set for L. Clarence Powell and others for grand larceny. Trials targeted for Oct 18, while escaped prisoner Robert Sykes faced a traning cent today and multiple defendants scheduled for October 14 and 17 hearings.
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Featerday
Welch
Talma
Powell
J. D. Leggett
Medical Men Hear Call To Register With Draft Board
Doctors dentists and veterinarians under fifty one must register with the Selective Service system. Col Ernest W Howell said local boards will handle the registration for those who served in Army or Navy programs and have less than 21 months active service after training. County medical men in these categories will register at Local Board 33 Room 35, third floor, Dathan Post Office building. Regular Army professionals must register. optometrists, ophthalmologists and pharmacists are exempt from simultaneous registration. Inductees from first professional registration face a maximum two months in service.
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Ernest W. Howell
Selective Service System
Arary
Directry
Howson County
Dathan
Mowell
Army Orders Draft of 1,522 Medics
The Defense Department calls for drafting 1,522 medical personnel including dentists and veterinarians for the Army. The action follows President Truman's mobilization order, with the first registration date set for October 18.
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Army
Washington
Defense Department
Department
Trumana m
Hartford Man Held After Traffic Crash Itinerant
Hartford Negro Grady Britt was arrested by city police after leaving the scene of a collision that injured three people from Dothan. Chief Eddie Kelley said Britt faces charges of reckless driving and leaving the scene. Injured were Mary Kinard Jane Kinard and Janta Martis, all treated and released. Police traced the crash to a vehicle on Montana Street.
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E. J. Stricks
Buster Cutts
Britt
Van
Montana
Powell Atreet
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