Deaths and funeral notices from Wiregrass region
Funeral services for Mrs. Rhoda futey age eighty died Friday in Henry County will be at Bom Church with Rev. Hutto officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. She was a Dale County resident and Methodist, survived by four daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also reported are services for Billy Charles Watford of Madrid Baptist Church after being struck by a car while greeting his mother on Highway 31. Survivors include a sister and several relatives. Joseph Henry Wilbourne of Albany, engineer for Central of Georgia Railroad, buried in Albany Cemetery with wife and relatives. Other notices include Byrd family members and multiple relatives, with Ward-Wilson Funeral Home handling services. An injury report lists Buttin of East Adams Street, injured Friday night near a switch engine, condition described as good.
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Eroda Riley Ozark
Rhoda Futey
Ant
Bom
Pear Chureh
Henry Count
Will Hutto Will Olti
Holman Funeral Home
Wheeling
Church
Riley
Valve
Dale County
Methodist Church
Roney
Eufaula
Herbert Riley
Prattville
Costella Riley
Ab ©Beville
Charles Watford
Billy Charles Watford
X-Vaar
Aubert
Mad.1 Baptist Church
Watford
Highway 31
Madrid
Ward-Wilson
Muner
Enla
Sieter
Sue Watford
Mra
Eddie Rogers
Campbellton
Dothan
Wilbourne
Albany
Joseph Henry Wilbourne
Donan
Macon
Central of Coorala Railroad
Meee
J.B. Wall
Palmetto
Fla
Earla
Horace ‘Byrd
Ward-Wilson Funeral Home
Babb! Byrd
Hale
Sre
Mary Ellen Ake
Hp the Praim
Walter Mitchel Painay
Prarie] Byrd
Hartford
Sunita
Gcles
Auiferrd Wit Buttin
Megre
Adams Street
War
Central of Georgia
Wroese Bruiser
Russell Gata Chosen for University of Alabama Board
Thomas D. Russell Gata of Alexander City was named to the University of Alabama board of trustees to fill the late Lute Nowlin’s seat. Nomination by board members awaits Alabama Senate approval. Russell is president of Russell Manufacturing Co. and head of Alabama Cotton Cooperative. He is an Alabama graduate, class of 1923.
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Tuscaloosa
Thomas
Russell
Alexander City
University of Alabama Board of Trustees
Nowlin
Gadsder
Tae
Alabama Senate
Russell Maeniachiting Co
Alabama Cotton
Alabama
Parole Board Frees Wiregrass Prisoners Last Week
The State Pardon Board released twenty inmates on parole last week including Lathan Kylie of Cattee County. Kylie, sentenced in May 1845 for assault and murder, was among those granted parole as part of the era’s clemency actions.
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State
Lathan Kylie
Cattee County
Net
Yyrth
Merion Paper Sale Reported in Alabama Paper Trade
Alabama records show Merion Paper was sold by rescue capacity yesterday to Alvar Stewart and J Madison W Balfour. The transaction includes newsprint and the TimesStandard purchase. This marks one of the largest weekly transactions in the state’s newspaper industry.
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Reso Caapy
Marion
Alvar Stewart
J. Madison W. Balfour
Cnd
Saulipape
Alabama
Army point system to govern reserve recalls announced
The Army unveiled a point system for enlistee reservists affecting overseas assignments and active duty recalls. It details credits for age, reserve time, combat awards, active federal service, overseas service, and dependents, plus priorities by lowest scores and highest service credits for potential relief from active duty. The plan pauses further mandatory recalls except for specific specialists, and sets no new worldwide relief quota.
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Army
Mit
Amny
Na Lonal Guard
Secretary of Defence
Mareball
Iie
Cuban Ambassador Plans Florida Talk
Cuban ambassador to the United States Luis Marin is set to address the 41st annual Florida State Chamber of Commerce meeting in Tampa November 19 to 21. Harold Covee, executive vice president of the Chamber, praised the visit as a chance to deepen Cuba Florida friendship amid business leader interest.
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Tampa
Luis Marcindo
United States
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Harold Covee
State Chamber
Florida
Colee
Cuba
Gov Warren Plans Report To People on statewide radio
Governor Farley Warren will deliver a statewide radio report to the people Tuesday night. He is expected to discuss several administration projects and their progress during the year. The talk will air at 10 p.m. from Tallahassee on WNT and other ABC affiliates.
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Tallanasser
Farley Warren
Willaery
Nate
Tallahassee
WNT
American Broadcasting Company
Pioritte
Maybank seeks Congress review on auto loan limits
Sen Burnet Maybank urged a congressional review of government curb measures on installment buying. He will convene hearings with the joint economic committee focusing on the automobile industry. Thousands of workers face loss of pay and jobs as the 15 month purchase term strains finances and transportation.
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Washington
Iup
Sen Burnet
Maybank
lSenate Banking Committee
J Congressional Economic
Hatchdog” Committee
Ieek
Renal
Morals Unit Criticized Over Gambling Stance
New York dispatch reports Dr. Carl McIntire condemning the Church of England Moral Welfare Council for saying gambling is not always sinful. He calls the report a betrayal of historic Christian faith and says gambling opposes God's standard. The London council had stated some gambling could occur without sin but not all forms are permissible.
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New York
Carl
Internativnal Council of Christian Churches
Veglerday
Moral Welfare Council of
Church of England
House of God
London
Moral Welfare Council
Allied push in Korea reports mixed advances and frontline shifts
Across the Korean front, units under the Korean Republican Sixth Division broke from encirclement near Onjong while others held the Yalu frontier north of Chosan. East coast columns moved toward Songin and Pungsan, with a small advance party reaching Wonsan by sea as Allied Marines struggled on shore. Washington notes MacArthur seeks a quick border reach to avoid frontier clashes, while Chinese reinforcements reportedly cross from Manchuria to join North Korean forces.
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Kassa
Chongye
Onjong
Pyongyang
Thevorsary
Yalu River
Chosan
Ger
Walton J. Walker For
U.0
Eighth Army
Songin
Pungsan
Hungnam
Svikit
Kojo
Won
Wonsan
Korea
Manchuria
United Nations
Fort Gaines Man Killed by Bullet in Abbeville
Abbeville residents report a shooting death near Fort Gaines with a pistol found beside the victim. The deceased, a 34 year old from Gaines, Ga, was identified as Brown. Police address the incident as a possible homicide and await autopsy results. The body was transported to Holman General Hospital.
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Abbeville
Brown
Gaines
Bestway
Ear Earlee
Suns
Holman
Ganeral
Ieadiund
War Report Labels Guerrillas Deep in Korea as Struggle Rages
Seoul UPI describes the Korean conflict as a bitter cops and robbers battle with Communist guerrillas forming hidden bands in the Paekop mountains southeast of the peninsula. Thousands of fighters reportedly camp in inaccessible areas while UN forces, including the Ninth Corps, push to clear them from the region near Taegu and the Pusan area.
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Jack James
Seoul
Korea
UPI
Paepek
United Nations
Pusan
South Korea
Taegu
Army
Berlin Industries Fair Showcases Made in Germany
Berlin in the American British and French sectors displayed a massive postwar revival through the Berlin Industries Fair. Widespread Allied propaganda vied with Soviet contrasts as 10 halls showcased sections from electrical goods to tools and furniture. Prices undercut U S counterparts, signaling Germany as a serious future trading partner while Western Europe and the United States competed for a share of German commerce.
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Berlin
German Republic
Communist Party
itaj-Gen
Maxwell D. Tayio
Barin
Uits
Ibn Graz
Intentax
Valle Tere
Germany
United States
U. Sade
West Germany
Switzerland
Negroes Must Prove Worth at NAACP Conference
At an Anniston Alabama NAACP event Aubrey Williams urged Black workers to seize opportunities by proving their worth. Percy Green and Walter White spoke on leadership and progress as attendees debated committee findings and plans for advancing civil rights.
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Anniston
Aubrey Willams
Montgomery Fac
Rongavine
Bald the Negro
Williams
National Youth Administration
Dhe
Roosevelt
Alabama
National Association For the Advancement of Colored
Percy Green
Jackson
Mrts
Walter White
Naacp Nation
Youth Faces Hearing For Stabbing Tutor
ANNISTON AP A schoolboy charged with stabbing Saks Junior High School principal A J Cooper during a scuffle at the school faces trial in county court Friday. He was released to his parents. Cooper was treated after the incident and returned to the office. Deputy Roy McDowell said the boy claimed a teacher threatened to whip him with a rubber hose for breaking a school rule.
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Cooper
Grady
Early season college football results mix strength tests
The report notes Maryland defeating Duke for the first time in history, 14-12, while Army faces a tougher assignment. Harvard downed 37-7, Holy Cross edged Villanova 14-13, and Vanderbilt beat Arkansas 14-13. Baylor topped Texas A&M, Mississippi, and other results are listed with partial scores and unclear names.
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Army
Harvard
Holy Crost
Vilanova
Georgetown
Maryland
Duke
Weke Forest
Vandirbit
Arkpnsis
Baylor
Texas A
Truman Urges Nation to Pray for Peace on Armistice Day
President Truman proclaimed November Armistice Day and urged a month long spiritual crusade led by a laymen’s committee to stress religion’s role in national life. He ordered the American flag flown at government buildings on Armistice Day to honor those who fought for liberty and praised faith’s power to sustain freedom amid world strife.
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Washington
Truman
Iter
Iidi
Tramen
Charles E. Wile
General Pestric Co
City Faces Setback in Parks Plan Post NPA Ban
City officials warned of a setback to Dolken's two park plan with equal facilities for white and Negroes after a National Production Authority ban on armament materials. Plans already approved may stall as contractors cite uncertain material access. Commissioners will discuss recreation program specifics next week as bids depend on Washington decisions.
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Deiban
National
Materia
Atolli
Washington
Howe
Camp Rucker
Dolken
Cross Sections Of Life In WINS SCHOLARSHIP
Royce Parker, a freshman at API Auburn, received the Roebuck agricultural scholarship announced by Dr E V Smith associate dean of Agriculture. Ozark schools visit guides senior girls from Joy State Teachers College. STC students toured Ozark city schools observing lessons. Seven-shape singers invited to a social event tonight at seven.
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Royce
Cof
API
Auburn
Roebuck
E V.t Smith
School of Agriculture
Parker
Alen
Ozark
Elags
Joy ‘State
Teachers College
Olivia Elter
Ozark Cite
While
Negro Chil
STC
Bons
Dzark City
Sumeh
Ang
Ety
Three Car Collision Near Gordon Injures Five
Two cars collided head on near Gordon injuring two Dothan women and a two year old girl. Mrs. M A Ri and Mrs. Rosser suffered serious injuries, while Mrs End had lacerations and cuts. Isaac Mitchell was identified as the driver. no charges were filed. Further details uncertain.
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Hee
War City
Isaac Mitchell
Wade
Drunk steals National Guard tank for wild joyride
Four suspects were rounded up after a brand new General Sherman tank was found missing from Ashland National Guard property and used in a chaotic, intoxicated joyride through streets. Police declined to identify the suspects, noting witnesses saw the vehicle near the guard site before the chase. One driver, Tom Jones, faced a driving while intoxicated charge, while a 1-year-old woman, Margot Reagan, and others were also linked in the day’s chaotic events.
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Ashlan
Wis
Upi
Ashland National Guard
Tom Jones
Margot Reagan
National Guard
Oldicers
Ba Lions Club
Honga Bolt
Billy M. Cameron
Dothan
Caliegeré
Toe Texel
Art Cptomerty
Memphis
Ruha
Fough Tor Veen Aglads
Foreron
Mra
Cameron
Fonwood High School
Smd
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Thomas D. Russell
Gata
Alabama Post
Merion Paper Sold
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Gov. Warren
Toy
Nort Carolina
Headland Peanut CO
Grover Ray
Headland. Ala
Congress
Morals Unit
NAACP
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NPA
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Ge Dothan
Kiwanian Co L. Collins
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