Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
Albert Y May of Alabama Grote Health Department says two assistants will aid a 10 day countywide Blood Jet program starting September 28. Patrolmen reported a man arrested for intoxication at Houston County near Prescott, 40. An ammunition inspector examination announced for Tiller area. Gilley family funeral set at Gondwater church near Wickshire on Sept 17. Rev Donald Murphy to lead revival at Delia Church with Sunday service schedule and weekly sermons.
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Albert Y. May
Alabama
Grote Health Department
Loray
Varney
C. Ellingen
Stobe
Veuntry Central
Wil
Pius
Donald TL
Murphy
Delia
Moapages
Chivel Lychine
Livestock Markets Report From Thomassilur and Surrounding Areas
Livestock prices and arrivals listed for Thomassilur and nearby towns in Georgia and Florida. Hogs, cattle, and calves show varied values with weights and grades noted, including barrows, gilts, and slaughter cattle. Prices range widely with calves near 19 to 28 dollars per hundredweight and hogs around 16 to 25 dollars, while beef cows and steers fetch 1000 to 1700 dollars depending on size and grade. Market activity described as steady to higher with openings up and down across categories.
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Thomassilur
Gacken Punts
Albans
Colorhis
Sattri
Thomaaville
Mid Titon
Ga Dothan
Darksonsydle
Tellonneiee
Muirkel
Seth
Mediu Wai Road
City Kiwanis Hear District Governor Address
Lawrence Buzbee of Danevils Alabama spoke to city Kiwanis on citizenship and individual responsibility. He praised the club, noted Alabama’s alignment with New Jersey district, and announced Harmison of Macon as speaker for Ladies Night on November 28. Plans for a broader program across districts are under discussion. P S Culver and L Roebrook club guests attended.
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Lawrence Buzbee
Danevils
Ala
Alabama
Kiwania
Dintrick
Dethoa Kiwanis Ciup
Bolran
Alebus Austelet 2Oa Air Difirieis
Kiwanis 1 International
New Jersey
John Bish
Kawamank
Bish
P. Culver
L. & Roech Kore Club
Yesterda
Committeemen Finalize Pageant Program In Dothan
Committeemen from Claw and Epallon sorority groups meet at noon to plan the Peanut Festival Benuly Pageant entries. Robert Murcia, sub president, outlines menu ideas for the Jimcheon meeting and the committees sign on in Dothan for the beauty contest. Morris leads advertising and ticketing, with Jala Fenderann co chairing the beauty event efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pater
Robert Murcia
Sifouscon
Laponaeen
Dothan
Epallon
Hans Alpha Sorority
Phe
Morris
Jala Fenderann
Dorian
Bolivian Rebel Upheaval Nears End Says Chief
Bolivian leaders report revolt near collapse as Santa Cruz hosts rebel leaders and a major push to end the uprising continues. International observers note exile figures in Minak and ongoing clashes with government forces amid mounting pressure toward a resolution.
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Bolivia
Mamberte Urrighergoita
MLOL
Cruz
Nadia
Santa Cruz
Bayer
Pag
Petenssore
Minak
Larry Matene
Huenees
Navy board probes secret notes in Worth case at session
The Navy board held a May hearing focusing on a possible secret exchange of information. Witnesses including Charles G. Sinodt and Sanford Bo Ds Wood faced questions as Worth and Davies sparred over who sought data and for what purpose. Davies admitted supplying some details but denied knowing the end user.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Board
Worth
Charles G. Sinodt
Sanford Bo Ds Wood
Jude
Wovth
Thomas D. Davies
Makion
Bengwistange
Davies
Gale
Britain faces pressure over dollar spending and Marshall Plan ties
A scrambled report notes Bevin wavering on British willingness to use dollars for aid, while discussions hint at Britain upending Marshall Plan dollars to please the United States. Bevin deflects blame and stresses no scapegoats as U S officials pursue dollar provisions and allied spending.
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Washaneton
Abbott Sala
Canada
Britain
Bevin
Sdies
Bert mi Kun
UP Becaase
Treamer Snyder
United States
Salvin
Han
Symphony meeting invites local musicians in Wikegrass area
Musicians in the Wikegrass area are invited to a Monday meeting on September 22 at 7:45 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Addie Wilson in Dothan to discuss organizing a symphony orchestra. Fay Bricken, Columbia director musician, announced the plan and urged those who have studied or wish to study an instrument to attend. rehearsals will be in Dothan.
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Porwuns
Wikegrass
Fay Bricken
Columbia
Addie Wilson
Dothan
Io Se
Bricken
Duban
The
Columbian
Samson Pupils Urged to Back Band Drive
Samson Public School Principal KP Kimbrough called on residents to support a new band effort for the year. He hopes every returning band member reenrolls while inviting many new players as openings exist. Band practice is during the third period, with plans for an elementary feeder band and rhythm lessons for younger students.
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Samson
Samayn Public
Kimbrough
Sidents
Bandemen
Dothan July financials show mixed gains and declines
The Jule debits rose 3.7 percent from a year earlier while demand deposits jumped 602 percent above June. Balances in savings and postal savings declined versus prior months, with a $2,599,017 total balance and $1,220,642 postal savings. unemployment service activity fell in new agricultural placements, unemployment claims, and related payments. Mortgages in Houston County rose 1.1 percent from June, and July deeds numbered 62, down 4.8 percent from June.
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Bama
Nuvemilion
Dothan
Tom Tyne
Alubap State Employment Service
Jor
HMR
Houseton
Bestival Queen finalist chosen for a regional festival
The Bestival Queen contest selects finalist number 3 from Finals Isle to represent all towns and counties. A Hinowih band will provide music while square and round dancing compete. Events include a 730 pm Saturday kickoff at Wiregrass Stadium and a postgame festival at the Montgomery Highway armory. Governors of Alabama Georgia and Florida invited as judges. Souvenir program promises 32 pages with new spreads for each town.
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Isle
Pontint
Valiaice
Ivida
Fox Hase
Wiregrass Stadium
Siete
Teachers College
Austin
Pea College of
Clarksville
Re Nainey
Robert M. Guillot
Auburn
Armory
Montomery Highway
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Herman Tallmadge
Georgia
Puller ‘Warren
Florida
Flowers
Quay Farmer
Speint
Wiegrass
Fortney
Fortnee
Tensival Plarmers
Poriner
Scout Council Meet to Discuss Finances in Ozark
Scout Council meet set in Ozark to draft next year’s budget. Roy Crow of Troy, finance chair, leads a 7 pm session at the Community House with area reps. Attendees include C. T. Hunter of Bufawla, Joe Salibs of Dothan, Lane Gator, L. Desa of Futawla, and Wesley Borriel of Tro.
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Alabama
Roy Crow
Troy
Crow
C. T. Hunter
Bufawla
Joe Salibs
Dothan
Lane Gator
National Council
L. ¥. Desa
Futawla
Wesley Borriel
National Bell Gall
Tro
G. A. Smath
Deark
Counnty
Inchive Ray Rainer
Saveng
Farle C. Moody
J. Whit
Bing
Houston County
Dave Ward
Reginald Halehner
Geneva County
Lomax
Searcy
Rex Forenand
Coffee County
Garner’ Smith Aparamen
H. Kelly
Daler
Guy Caramchael
Bernard Simmons
Covington
Rey Jeffcoat
Pile
John Ray
Ray Goldwire
Barbour
Hubert Wallace
Robert Blalock
Henry County
Wiregrass Obituary Notices from Dothan Area
Funeral services were held for Jesse R. Lee of Dothan at Headlong Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Zbindén officiating. He was a World War I veteran, died in Montgomery Veterans Hospital, survived by a wife, siblings, and multiple relatives. Also listed are obituaries for Mrs. Lillian Meardle of Dothan route four and Mrs. Mollie Wright Slocomb, detailing service times, kin, and pallbearers, followed by a brief New York Cotton futures update.
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W. RD. Shelley
Donalsonville
Mg Alvin
Americus
M. V. Mutkey
Eufaula
BR. G. Mooring
Newville
Jos Hodges
South Bay
Fla
Johnson Funeral Home
We City
Lillian McArdle
Lilian Meardlé
Dothan
Kinsey Baptist Church
Edward Covert
McArdle
Kinsey Corner
Ward-Walson
Austin McArdle
Mis
Iola Debse
Sohnme Parkey
Miami
Matte Etheridge
Headland
Berniet Raney
Della Hult
Montgomery
Dochie Mowell
Cottonwood
J! Rosa Peacock
A. Peacock
Graceville
Delvin Roney
Nathaniel Meardle
Hillvard Deetz
Oylan Etherid
James Etheridge
Alphas McAndre
Molle
Wight Slocomb
Mollie Wright
Siogomb
Pleasant Hill Church
Chuech
New Orleans Cotton Prices Rise On Crop Outlook
Cotton futures in New Orleans advanced as traders priced in a likely lower government crop estimate due tomorrow. Prices gained from 75 to 90 cents per bale with nearby months showing stronger quotes. Report notes that field directors and U S defense troops are deployed in Greenland and nearby territories.
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New Orleans
Red Creag
U. S
Act
Tab- Tador
Greenland
Newfoundland
Aleutian Islands
Welfare Office Faces State Budget Cut
Mrs. Uy Dellins directs the Houston County Welfare Department as she plans next year's budget amid a 15 percent funding reduction from the Alcohol Board of Coes tol and a 21 percent cut in earmarked state money, with officials estimating Houston's loss amid decreased appropriations after a conference at Oxfrk.
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Uy Dellins
Houston County Welfare Department
Houston
Oxfrk
Fundy
Alcohol Board of Coes' Tol
Public urged to curb misdialed fire station calls
Brennan and Mayor Harris appealed for public help to stop wasted fire alarms from misdialed numbers at the station. They noted 18 to 20 daily calls over wrong lines and busy signals, some silent. Officials want intercepts by an operator and urge calling only 22240 for fire reports to spare sleep and property.
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Jim
Rennan
Floyd Harels Lodar
Brennan
Dia
Philippines Invasion Ordered After Private Talk
President summoned General MacArthur after a tense private interview. MacArthur argued for the Philippines operation but warned of a lost cause. The President halted, then declared the invasion decision set, with MacArthur bowing as he left. Fichebecger reported he heard the tale from several attendees including MacArthur himself.
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Cage
MacArthur
Philippines
Rodwevell
Douglas
Pilot Slightly Hurt In Knoxville Crash
A minor plane crash near Knoxville Island Airport left 27 year old miner M i n y i n initial engineer Coontey with minor injuries. He was treated and released from hospital a day later after the light aircraft veered off the runway while returning from Cleveland Art Races.
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Knoxville
Teno
Tave Jeld Coontey
Minyni
Fin
Coontey
Miam
Arraignment Planned After Camden Shooting Confusion
Prosecutor Mitchell Cohen said he would file 13 counts of murder today while Unruh, injured in yesterday’s battle, remains under guard at Cooper Hospital. Two psychiatrists examined him as he convalesces after a minor operation to remove a bullet from his thigh. Police guarded the scene as questions about his radical change from a church worker to a gunman linger.
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Baul McCray
Coopey Hoagitas
Camden County
Mitchell Cohen
Cohen
Unruh
Cooper Hospital
Atrrander
Talmadge Sees Vets Hurt by Amendment
Gov. Talmadge condemned a recent congressional amendment that would bar VA payments for tuition at Georgia veterans' vocational schools under a year old with small enrollments. He urged Georgia's delegation to seek repeal. Veterans officials say about 85 vocational schools could be affected, and the administration has been expanding such schools in coastal areas.
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Aylanta
Hetman Talmadge
Congress
Georgia
Amontment
Talmadge
Oral Sea
Veterans Service
Wilard K. Barrett
Barrett
Junior Patrolmen To Get Raincoats
The Dothan Lions Club will present safety patrols in the city with rain outfits for patrolmen. Dan Alexander, Lions safety committee chairman, said the rain gear to protect the patrol members should arrive in a few days. A presentation ceremony is planned. Highway Patrol Sergeant W. A. Norris announced plans to meet with safety patrols in May to outline principles. date not set but will be announced soon.
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Dothan Lions Club
Dan Alexander
Lions Safety Committee
Alexander
Sergean
W. A. Norris
Saintly Norris
Britain and dollar balance postwar trading woes
The text explains Britain's postwar dollar shortage due to selling holdings and war damages. It notes Britain must import to live, relies on manufacturing, and faces a weak balance with the Sterling bloc. By late 1948 Britain held about 3.5 billion dollars in reserves, needing roughly 2 billion more to sustain imports and payments. Washington talks are seen as key to stabilizing dollar supply.
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Britain
Dave
U.S
Ag Noled
Sollars
Byilan
America
Washington
State Farm Bureau Opens Annual Meet in Auburn
In Auburn AP report, the Alabama Farm Bureau Federation begins its annual meeting at Auburn Polytechnic campus with over 1,700 expected. Delegates from across the state gather for a formal program in the APL Sports Arena as the Resolutions Committee urges farmers to back a state hospital bond issue and education aid without federal control.
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Auburn
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation Sumatly
Alabama Polytecnic Institute
APL
Anahema Council of Home Demonstration Clubs
Appointment politics muddle in Alabama third district
The governor’s choice for a Board of Trustees vacancy prompts opposition and a push to delay the Senate confirmation until January 1981. Spann, Auburn alumnus, is named amid a crowded field including Grover Ray, Phillip Hamm, and others from Phenix City and Geneva County. The seat has lingered vacant for months as political maneuvering continues.
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Sesson
Senate
Lezia
Hardwick
Spann
Araduala
Auburn
API
Ren Roberts Brown
Serainn
Riya
Ron. Brown
Brown
F. & Paltoysar
Phenix City
Sinee
Patterson
Rep. Thomas
Senna
Grover Ray
Headland
State Extension Service
Phillip Hamm
Revenue Collinns
Geneva County
Geneva
U S Farmers and Wives Head to France on Tour
A group of ten American farmers and their wives depart New York for a European trip to see how their crops are used in Marshal Plan countries. The tour, arranged with State and Agriculture Departments and the Economic Cooperation Administration, will visit farm scenes across ten counties and include Paris and other sites for a bit of sightseeing.
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New York
Ye de France
Europe
Economic Cooperation “Administration
Gmond
Faris
Rumored Mirror Story Ties Mickman Family to Publicity
A fragment suggests Number 13 boy Mickman attracted attention from The Mirror amid rockets and publicity efforts. Shirley, linked by report to a war worker family, faced dashed hopes after a lengthy delay. The piece notes Mickman is son of a Yorkshire industrialist financing his son’s endeavors while Shirley’s father repaired weapons.
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Mickman
the Mirror
Micky Man
Shirley
U. S
Spn
England
Ex-Convict Charged With $41 500 South Carolina Stickup
Ex convict James Pitts captured in Hickory New Hampshire charged with a 41500 South Carolina stickup. Federal agents and local officers traced Pitts after a hotel sleep trap and a hitchhiker tip led to his arrest. Pitts had previously served terms in North Carolina and South Carolina for robbery and escape.
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South Carolina
Hickory
James Pitts
Tania
Jemat
Pitts
Wash Lad
Salem Crossroads
5. C
Leopid Brandenburg
N.J
Charles W. Frown
NOC Pbs
Brown
PBL
Act
FED
Harry W. Russel
North Carolina
Privey Reece
Atlanta
Alcatray
Marth Carolina
FRG
Immense Hurricane Moving Inward in Atlantic
Immense hurricane drifted northeastward in the open Atlantic as weather officials said it moved slowly toward the southeast at five to six miles per hour. The core center lay about 900 miles east of Palm Beach Florida and 75 miles south of Fernando de Noronha, with winds near the center estimated at hurricane force and a diameter of 125 to 150 miles.
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Miami
Pia
Atlantic
Palm Bearly Fia
Feronda
Lee Bee
Part St. Joe Voters Elect Belin Mayor
PORT ST. JOE, Fla. AM Jacob BD Belin defeated Alickive Stone for mayor in an unofficial tally. The incumbent mayor is not seeking a third term. B. B. Conklin and Watson Sryid were reelected to two-year terms on the city commission.
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Port ST. Joe
Fla.am
Jacob BD Belin
Alickive Stone
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Boone
County Agen
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OF May
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J. Whidden
St. Cutbreth
Ertset Deere
W. Cy Peacock
Bontwand
J. Rend
Kiwanians
Scout Council
Ozark
NEW York Cotton
Brennan. Harris Ask Public
Parng Island
Red Cross
Clyde
Segrest Dothan
South Street
State Farm Bureau
France
Oregon
Part
St. Joe
Belin
D.D.T
Southern Airmotive, Inc
Bothas, Ain, Napier
Mic Weber
Alabama Banking Company
Fouer St. Boihan
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