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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1946
Page
5
Reports say five escaped prisoners from a Florida state prison camp near Pensacola were recaptured Monday night. Pensacola police arrested two men, Richard and Sts, in connection with the incident. Other details from the Sper inset are unclear due to damaged text.
Alice Kelley, a Black resident of Dothan, was arrested Monday by city police on liquor law violations. Sheriff records show she was held on bond today as officers claimed she sold alcoholic beverages unlawfully.
The piece notes M. D. with 53 years and his brother 47 years with ACL, totaling 100 years and three months of workforce. It recalls M. D.’s city council service near 1928 1932 and his return to Dothan for business, plus a reflection on politics then and now as well as a local school enrollment surge around 400, signaling growing future students.
M D Black district superintendent of Atlantic Coast Line visited Dotan yesterday where he once served and met his brother Marvin Black ACL superintendent at Sanford. The brothers held the meeting during the former's town call and shared professional ties from their rail careers.
T. J. Whatley, a veteran in farming circles, warns that this year’s crop returns look bleak. He notes three crops in the region and says none offer a fair overall profit, with melons, vegetables, cotton, and peanuts all underperforming. Whatley stresses his daily dealings with farmers give him a clear view of the hardship ahead.
In a conversation at the high school, Miss Grace Benham, secretary to the city superintendent of education, reflects on former teachers and graduates. She notes the school was built to accommodate growth and that it will be a long time before it becomes too small.
Sen Sum mer lim from the 25th district Crenshaw Coffee Pike counties dies at 46. Lawmakers praise his education work and civic efforts. He left behind a bachelor life and responsibility for eight younger siblings after parents’ deaths. Crenshaw County likely to select his successor for November Democratic ticket.
West Virginia's phone system lags as Tucker County plans to modernize from 1900-era crank phones to dial, seeking $8,500 yearly to fund 330 upgraded sets and 24 hour service. Across the state 5,000 residents tolerate substandard service while Grantsville residents enjoy low bills with hand operated lines and co op ownership.
A brief note states bats move at roughly 10 miles per hour. This fact highlights their steady, purposeful flight as they navigate in daylight or darkness.
Officers and enlisted personnel released since Sept 1 may file for accrued leave pay at the Dothan Army recruiting office. Forms must be four copies and sent to the finance office. Payment up to 60 days accrued leave only. bonds issued later. Highest rank governs pay. no officer rate for leave accrued as enlisted.
Parisian canner Appert developed a sealed bottle technique heated in a water bath to boiling. The method preserves food by sterilization, forming the foundation of modern canning.
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