Folsom Lets Many Bills Die In Pocket
Montgomery AP Gov James E Folsom said he would appoint legislative commissions to study state penal and ABC systems plus election laws and allowed 18 measures to die without his signature. He plans commissions to review election laws, prison conditions, and subcommittee restructuring, with reports to guide next legislature.
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Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Meeks
Gover
Arate
Folsom
C. J. Owens
Bdarshall
Walter “Givhan
Dallas
Givhan
Sen
R J. Lowe
Madison
Lowe
Paul Hooton
Randolph
Henry Mie
Tuscaloosa
Norman Harris
Morgan
Noble Russell
Lawrence Dumas
Jefferson
Cherry Street AME Church Celebrating 59th Anniversary
The Cherry Street African Methodist Episcopal Church of Dothan marks its 59th anniversary this week with a series of programs led by North Highland School tonight and a fraternal night tomorrow. Interdenominational alliance night Friday and a sermon by Rev. J Edward Foster Sunday morning. Rev Alford of Adams Street Baptist will preach the anniversary sermon at 3 p m Sunday with Adams Street attendees. Youths oversee the 6 p m service. On November 5 the church hosts the South Alabama Conference of A M E.
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Cherry Street African Methodist [Episcopal Church of Dothan
North Highland School
J. Edward Foster
Alford
Adams Street Baptist Church
South Alabama Conference of
Negro given five years on assault charge
Henry Clemmons, a Negro, was convicted of assault with intent to murder and sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary by Houston County Circuit Court. Ward, also a Negro, was permanently blinded by a gunshot. Willie C. Carter pleaded guilty to leaving the scene and was fined 200 dollars or 90 days. Other cases included minor charges with various fines and bonds.
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Henry Clemmons
Cliif Wardast
Hooston County
Yeasterday
Ward
Clemmons
Willie C. Carter
John Taceder
Batterdy
Pybus
Sido
Chase Strickland
Convietios
Dowran Legion Post Sets Importent Meet
An important Chester Ro Vichery American Legion meeting will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Nd jaer Field veterans' club. Comerad Fred Garner announced the event and detailed plans for the session. Prospective attendees are urged to attend. some details about candidates or charges were noted by officials.
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Chester Ro Vichery Post
American Legion
Nd Jaer Field Veterans’ Clio
Fred Garner
Wisiney Taatioss
Gaytper
September accidents injure fourteen in Dothan
A report from police headquarters states fourteen people were injured in September automations in Dothan. None of the injuries were fatal. TheCourier notes a cotton market update with New Orleans data and New York futures showing gains amid weather concerns. Prices as of noon were up 20 cents to 2.70 per bale. Futures settled higher with Oct 31.80, Dec 31.95, and Mar 32.21.
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Dothan Dheung
New Orleans
New York
AtPy
Dee
Marth
Hamp Draper Named To 6-Year Term On State Parole Board
Hamp Draper, 68, former state prison director, was named to a six year term on the State Pardon and Parole Board by Gov. Folsom. He succeeds John M. White as term expires today and will work with Chairman Howell Turner and Edwina Mitchell of Montgomery. Draper previously served as prison director and warden at Speigner, with buildings later erected using prison labor during his tenure. The governor also announced Sadie Gardner of Selma as Dallas County tax assessor and Rep. EF L Roberts of Gadsden as a board member for the State Training School for Girls at Birmingham.
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Hamp Draper
State Parole Board
Pardon and Parole Board
Wetempka
Bibby Graves
Speigner
Speigner Institution
Draper
The
State Pardon and Parole Board
Howell Turner
Fidwina Mitchell
Montgomery
Governor’s Office
Sadie Gardner
Selma
Dallas County
E. A. Carter
EF. LL. Roberts
Gadsden
State Training School For Girls
Birmingham
Roberts
Joe Lanier
Lanett
Georgia coast battered by hurricane as storm centers merge
The storm battered Tybee Island and Savannah area early morning with uprooted trees, damaged buildings, and flooding. In Savannah, roofs blew off, a bank and bakery suffered major damage, and residential streets flooded as residents fled to safety. The storm tracked from Florida into Georgia, with Brunswick and Charleston noting high tides and evacuations.
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Tybee Ts. Nand
Spence
West Savannah
Louis Spott
Fleet Air Service
Brichton
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Saviennah Way
Penn Avenue
Sauc
Hendrin
Tar City
Sparaa
Brunswick
Toam
Ecleettig
Georgie Carolina
Ares
Ederal
Sawai
South Carolina
Chase for Ethridge Ends After Tragic Wreck
Deputy Warden WL Lambert and four guards with bloodhounds joined the pursuit after Ethridge fled in a car near Goodway. Four highway patrolmen followed from McCullough. Ethridge wrecked his vehicle, fled into the woods, and hid a pistol before shooting himself after being followed on foot. Money was found in Fil ridge's pockets and scattered from the wreck to the spot of the self-inflicted death.
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Lambert
McCullough
Goodway
Ethridge
Prosterood
Ethridie
Livestock Market Report From Montgomery Area Cattle Hogs
Estimated salable cattle receipts 700 with steady tone and mixed consignments. Calves 300 with opening steady, good and choice calves 16.00 to 18.00, common 11.00 to 15.00, cull values down. Hogs salable receipts 125 with broad demand, bars to sows and feeders listed across weights from 16.00 to 28.50 for various cuts and weights.
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Montgomery (Ap
Fed
State Mkt News
Union Stock Yards
Will Clayton Quits State Department
William L. Clayton resigned today as Undersecretary of State for economic affairs citing his wife's health. He will serve as an unpaid adviser if needed. President Truman accepted the resignation with reluctance and praised his public service. No successor named. the post expires in 1948. Assistant Secretary Willard Thorpe may assume all economic duties.
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Washington
William L. Clayton
Clayton
Trman
Marshall
White House
Jung
State Department
Tld 4
Congress
Willard Thorpe
Claytion
County club workers applaud at county demonstration event
In a county gathering led by B W Pearson and Mrs huther Wilson, local home demonstration members including Moss Nell Giglish and Miss Frau Maullette shared progress reports. Mary Carroll and other officials outlined district club work as prizes were awarded to several home demonstration participants and managers.
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County Board of Revenue
B. W. Pearson
Hotary Club
Huther Wilson
Dothan Service League
Moss Nell Giglish
County Public Welfare Department
Mass Mary Carroll
County Superintendent of Education
Frau Maullette
Coatiy Homie
Anytead
Mans Bnale Walton
Thane
Guenny
Chak Rudder
Naanty
Rynede Barnhill
Midllete
Mary Hollis
Po. Cumbie
Eugene Howis
Moo
Whaddon
tWe
Chifton Hughes
Enudon Rice
Gwendolyn Cherry
Hughes
Euden
Chib
Gwendolyn
Rehobethetah
Hendicrafft
Othe Comen
Elub Hoetaber
Artificial drying of peanuts studied for speed and costs
Tests show quick drying at 100-105 degrees reduces surface moisture, with moisture dropping about one percent per hour. Alternate drying and ventilated bin cycling can cut total time, but higher temperatures risk damaging nuts. Costs remain high, with artificial drying estimated at 20 per ton, while hidden damage losses 10 to 20 per ton.
Ashford Legion Auxiliary to Install Officers Thursday
Ashford special report says the newly organized American Legion Women's Auxiliary will install officers at a 7 30 p m meeting at the Legion hall tomorrow night. Fifteen charter members helped form the auxiliary sponsored by John D Briner post with Mrs V C Bruner elected president for the coming year.
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Ashford
American Legion Women's Auxiliary of
Legion
Auxiliary
John D. Briner
The
V. C. Bruner
Joe Barrett
Walder Bruner
Bink McCorkle
Milo Sheffield
Wil} Wright
Comer Hountree
Walter Bruner
Edward Shiver
Myrtle Shiver
Roy Smith
Frances Parrett
Buster Hieldman
Willie Fellows
Water floods Broward County roads and canals
The highway is inundated as water runs over West Port Beach Canal and Conners Highway with four to five feet behind the barriers. Roads from Canal Port east to 20 mile bend are closed and damage estimates are focused on Broward County, where most highways are shut and Lake Okeechobee sits near 20 feet.
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West Port Beach
Coneners
4Lm Beach
Canal Point
Highway Patrol
Canal Port
20 Mile Bend
L. S. Remsberg
Broward County
Melbourne
Lake Wales
Arcadia
Lake Okeechobee
Remsberg
Brewers Propose Grain Saving Plan Amid Meatless Rule Easing
Washington AP Representatives of the brewing industry outlined a grain saving program to satisfy the Citizens Food Committee. The meatless Tuesdays rule was eased to encourage by product use such as liver and kidneys. Luckman urged a substantial reduction in wheat and corn use for beer. The group promised a definite plan and potential policy shifts as better grain saving ideas arise.
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Washington
Citizens Food Committee
Charles Luckman
Luckman
William J Spann Dies Near Hartford
William Joseph Spann eighty four died Monday afternoon at his home on Dothan route four after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Selma Church with A D Zbinden officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery Holman of Hartford directing. Surviving are two sons N W Spann and John Spann of Yurban route four a sister Mrs Mary Galloway. E Hartford three brothers durin Spann Meadlared route three Alex Spat Slocarab and Pete Spann. Genève eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
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Hartford
William Joseph Spann
Dothan
Selma Church
A. D. Zbinden
Holman
N. W. Spann
John Spann
Mary Galloway
Durin ‘. Spann
Meadlared Route Three
Alex Spat
Slocarab
Pete Spann
Geneva
Elght Hrandchildren
Standeldren
Kiwanis Club Hears Roosevelt Speeches
The Dothan Kiwanis Club presented six recordings of Franklin D. Roosevelt speeches from his presidency. Jesse Swiceswood led the program with Carl Snellgrove assisting and I. P. Gravely joining as a new member. The event covered inaugural remarks to the Yalta conference report, with updates on club membership and upcoming events.
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Franklin
Roosevelt
Dothan Kiwans Club
Jesse Swicesuod
Yalta
Carl Snellgrove
I. P. Gravely
P. Culver
Tiadies Nisht
Theodore Jackson
Mobile
Fred Moseley
T. J. Thomas, Jr
Bicycle Crash Injures Local Man Identified as Willie J. Edwards
Number 13 unhurt and Scongers escape injury after a bicycle accident. Police filed no charges. Willie J. Edwards, riding a bicycle, was struck by Beulah McClain’s car. She had the right of way as Edwards crossed on a red light. Edwards was taken to a hospital with injuries not disclosed.
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Scongers
Willie J. Edwards
Beulah McClain
Edwards
Direct diversion program urged for peanut stock
The association urged immediate action to divert at least 150000 tons of farmers stock peanuts with three percent or more damage into oil. They warn storage limits and trade indecision justify the move, hoping to stimulate trade and avoid excess purchases. Growers would receive the same price as selling directly to the GPA under the program.
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Ths Association
Parker
Penny Arcade Tokens to Aid Crippled Children
A state program will redeem 23 tokens collected and the proceeds will aid disabled children. The notice also says businesses can dispose of token batches quickly by calling Tha Mavew at ng-gee.
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Atdx
Tng
Stassen Touted as Solid Citizen by Othman in Washington
Frederick C. Othman reports on Harold E. Stassen during a Washington stop. Stassen projects confidence, addresses reporters clearly, and outlines a whirlwind campaign schedule from Chicago to New York, Long Beach, and beyond while denying deals with Sen. Taft and stressing his liberal-leaning stance. The piece notes Stassen’s plainspoken manner and contrasts him with other candidates.
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Frederick C. Othman
Washington
America
Chicago
Harold E. Stassen
Bonth St. Paul
Minn
Pennsylvania Avenue
Stassen
Intervalz
White House
United Airlines
Tim
New York
Long Beach
Calif
Lite Rock
Ark
Orlando
Fla
Milwaukee
Denver
Robert A. Lath
Ohio
Stussen
Truman
Congress
Vice Prevent
A V Tindell Dies At Cottonwood At 62
Funeral services for A V Bud Tindell sixty two who died at his Cottonwood home after a long illness were set for 3 PM at Big Creek Church with ministers officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Surviving widow, son J A Tindell, two brothers, two sisters, one grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Masonic rites to be given at graveside by Cottonwood Lodge. Active pallbearers include J L Pellant Arthur Loyal Alpert Timtell Menestlee Singletary and John Mack Culbreth.
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A. V
Bud” Tindell
Cottonwood
Pafternoon
Big Creek Church
Mr. Thomas
Shofner Baldwin
Jeter Baldwin
Ward-Wilson
Tindell
Collonwood
J. L. Pellant Arthur
Loyal
Alpert Timtell
Menest Lee Singletary
John Mack Coalbreth
Festival funds discussed as directors review losses
Anderson told the directors the festival should have broken even and no excuses for a loss. The Jaycees sponsor funding up to 3000 was discussed, with praise for the festival’s effort. A detailed financial report will be given next meeting. A dial service petition for the local telephone company was adopted. A nominating committee will name seven new Dothan board members for 1948. Directors due to leave include Whiddon Carmichael Spann Wells Hill Jones Adams.
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Anderson
Jaycees
Joycers
Whiddan
Dothan
Spann
Levern
Whiddon
A. D. Carmichael
Betts Slingluff
van Ritch
Nastier
Carmichael
Fo. MM. Wells, Sr
Ray Hill
Amos Jones
Charlie Adams
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BY Donald Sanders
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People
Republican Party
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Dr. Quiz
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Malone Motor Co
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