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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1950
Page
2
Auburn special report notes poultry germs spread between farms via necks and shared equipment. John Weens API Extection Service, a poultry specialist, urges sanitation programs with healthy chicks, clean brooding areas, rotating yards and ranges, and sanitary water and feed containers to curb contagion.
Reader asks Randy Durand about Hadacol use for lack of vitamins B and Niacin and minerals. Question from Ronny Puckett Colley Atoche notes relief claims and asks for results.
Dothan High School announced its first six weeks honor rolls. First honor roll includes Griffin Givena Pat Rice dans Hobson Edding Minna Sue Hayes Joe Faulk Ruth Johnson Larry Mnowlea Peady Bottoms Roberta Malone Mary Thacker. Second roll features Evelyn Andrew Billy Fuster Wayne Etheridge Jo Ann Hall Juleana Ceverss Smmy Maddox Clyde Morrison Hex Nowell Jimmy Parrish Lovie Pilcher Barbara Johnson Lane Johnson Miran King Bobby Ann Smith Linda Smith Peggy Woodham Bap Zhinden Jimmy Bruton Barbara Blakely Annette Brooks Eloise Buntin Ruth Mavity David Woodham Jerry Davis Fane Foy Charlotte Givens Betty Jane Jernigan Charotte Knight Mary Virginia O'Brien Susan Meaks Billy Scott Wilton Sturges.
Alabama Health Department and U S Public Health Service investigate mass fish deaths in Flint and Big Willa Creeks after heavy cotton dusting in Sandhills region. Toxaphene, used in cotton dusting, washed into streams during rains and linked to fish ranging one to four feet in length. Officials warn of dangers to humans and animals and urge caution in dusting operations near water supplies.
The Defense Department recounts a brutal incident on a North Korean transport where 270 American prisoners began a death march. In a chow line ambush 80 prisoners were lined up and shot with automatic weapons as guards opened fire. Survivors describe fleeing, hiding, and tending wounded amid chaos in a rail yard near Pyongyang.
Eugene West receiving medical treatment at a Dothan hospital. condition not serious though uncomfortable and said to be improving. Scientific film Uns kinished Rainbows to be shown at the Dothan Kiwanis Club meeting at Houston Fire T. Lane Jr. to lead.
Pravda urges adoption of a four point program from the Prague conference to shape a peaceful, sovereign all Germany. It calls for non re militarization, removal of hindrances to a peaceful economy, a prompt peace treaty, and creation of a democratically balanced all German constitutional council. Western observers doubt real negotiations will follow the Soviet bloc proposal.
Montgomery AP reports cattle receipts rising with strong to higher prices for common and medium beef cows and stocker calves. Hog volumes around 700 head show activity with weights 200 to 240 pounds down 25 to 50 cents from Friday. Thomasville AP notes total receipts at major plants and mixed hog quotes, with price dips at some plants for various weight classes.
LUVERNE AL A six Alabama areas are named danger zones for potential atomic attack. State Rep fra Thompson IA head of Alabama defense outlines civilian defense plans to Rotary Club. Zones kept confidential but cited for manpower industry and population importance. Defense aims focus on protecting vital areas and aiding counties via transportation links and bridges critical for regional support.
A Negro frame dwelling at Fuller Alley and West North Street suffered heavy fire damage today around 10 a.m. The blaze prompted two alarms, multiple siren blasts, and two fire trucks. Verselee Herring occupied the home. T. A. West Jr. was the listed owner.
In Santa Cruz two 13 year olds Alexander and Jimmy Vaughn built a model rocket for a 100 prize. They used explosive powder to test it. the rocket exploded injuring them and leaving both boys with scalp and face burns. They were hospitalized.
The Rev B Scott Dppex rector of St John's Ensley and vicar of St Mary's Jasper will address the Laymen's League of the Nativity Episcopal Church at its October meeting tomorrow night at 7 20 Dowell Alabama diocese's camp will illustrate his talk with a depiction of tides.
City police report shows 17 charged with intoxication and traffic offenses during a festival weekend near the river. Frank Merrill and two others faced DUI and license violations, while charges included drunkenness affray disorderly conduct and liquor ordinance violations across 79 counties, highlighting a 1935 chamber event milestone.
Wiregrass area men serve with U S forces in Korea including Air Force and Navy personnel. The report lists Second Lieutenant Paul L. Sawyer son of Mr and Mrs Warren A Sawyer of New Brockton Private George H. Maxton Jones Private George Ziglar Private W R Ziglar and others from Dothan Headland and surrounding towns serving aboard destroyers carriers and in air divisions. Several are training at Lackland San Antonio and Kirtland Albuquerque while others participate in amphibious landings and operations along the perimeters of the Korean peninsula. The roster includes names and hometowns such as Dothan New Brockton Headland and Columbia with family references.
Reynolds son of Mr and Mrs Reynolds Enjar wife5 by basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center Reynolds joined the Navy after attending APT Ae ro.
N A Kells Zark of Palatine died following a heart attack in Ozark while returning from Florida with family. Surviving are wife, two daughters, two sons, and four grandchildren. Gertrude Skipper of Ashford route two died after eight weeks illness in a Dothan hospital. She was a Dale County resident and a Wiggins Baptist Church member. funeral at Wiggins Church with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing burial in church cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, a son, grandchildren, and relatives in Headland and Dothan areas.
New Orleans AP reports futures advanced today on trade buying and short covering with quotes around 11 30 a m showing gains across contracts. Prices ranged with Dec near 39 8 and May around 9 53 and 9 20 as activity lifted values.
A letter thanks the general public for neighborhood cooperation in Curtis Memorial Methodist Church barbecue. The event is praised as a splendid success and every participant is commended for rendering great service to the church.
The Pythagorean Lodge meets Tuesday night for business and work. On Thursday the regular meeting of the Grill of Dothan Chapter will be held, confirming the weekly lodge activities.
Mrs. Nichols of 408 Carroll Street was struck by a stray bullet while in her yard yesterday morning. She was taken to a hospital where X rays showed a bullet lodged in her right nipple. Police Chief Kelley said the rifle is a Ja 28 caliber weapon and officers have leads as they investigate the shooting in the southeastern part of the city.
AP reports New York cotter futures moved higher to 209 at 11:45 a.m. trading. Analysts note slight market optimism as investors watch price levels and related commodity indices for direction.
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