Women run Wonston County Public Welfare department
Abby Ellard reports Wonston County Public Welfare operates as a large female staffed agency with a 1947 48 budget exceeding 420000. The nine woman staff handles age and aid applications and client support while the department expands from a 1925 child welfare program to a county wide operation supported by churches schools and donations. The 421925 budget increase is approved with most funds for administration salaries and services.
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Abby Ellard
Wonston
Hela Te
Colebins
Neste
Hestan Covith
Schowle
Sedevadiate
Ollie Sipples
Culnns
Alge Sbues
Denver
Cole
Bethy Jean Woodham
Dotaun
Legislature May Act To Extend Veterans License Exemptions
A bill to extend veterans license exemptions for six years may be introduced in the State Senate this session. A State Revenue Department official in Montgomery told Probate Judge Albert Logue. Logue released figures for Houston County showing 7164 licenses issued in 1943-46 with 2 veterans, total revenue 4781.38, average exemption cost 1890. From Oct 1948 to date 2473 licenses issued with 444 veterans, total revenue 543, S745. Average exemption cost 19. Exempt licenses cost Houston County about 4813 in 45-46 and 80s in 46-47, averaging roughly 6427 per year over nine years.
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Sena
State Revenue Department
Montgomery
Albert Logue
Logue
Ment
Houston County
Houston Cours
Bos
Eastern Europe Receptive To West Despite Soviet Plan
AP dispatch from Prague reports Eastern European leaders, including four Soviet-influenced states Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary and Yugoslavia, leaning toward Western economic ties and dollar loans while keeping ideology secondary to practical trade and investment. Russians pursue a Molotov-style coordinated recovery plan, with limited military alliances and increased Western trade in view.
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Europe
Daniel Deluce
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Russia
United States
Poland
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Daniel HoLace
ATP
Vorortovia
Peanut Festival Plans Shape Up Amid Parade Preparations
Community groups and organizations rally for the Varina area Peanut Festival event, with a large parade planned. Organizers report strong entries including 22 modis and bands from Southeast Alabama and Northwest Florida, plus military units from Maxwell AFB Fort Benning and Tyndall Field.
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Hatey Anderson
Yeaterds Autor Sony
Chania
Thas Wrest
Ueluds
Thor Respectise
Chaisnan J
Maxwell Brett
Fort Benning
Tyndall Field
Allen
Pan Howard
Markansay
Wall Lee
Wallat
Sarg
Coty Hall
Sontitend
Ped Teese
Bar Association Refuses To Release Jackson As Proxy
A derailed OCR fragment shows Houston County Bar Association denying release of a proxy for Theodore Aachen. The garbled text references a president designation and an attorney dispute, with unclear outcomes and multiple unreadable lines.
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Bar Association
Jackson
Houston County
Theodore Aachen
Enterprise Resident Killed In Delaware
Dalrymple an Enterprise resident was killed in a Delaware accident on a two lane highway when a drunken driver crossed into the wrong lane, striking a parked truck and skidding into the parkway shade. Two other men died and two were injured. Dalrymple was engaged in trucking and based in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eines
Emory Dalrymple
Thenmive
Enterprise
Delaware
Dalrymple
Dalrympla
Atlante
City Schools Help Form Dothan Recreation Association
City schools join to aid a new Dothan Recreation Association and recruit youths ages nine to thirteen. Clyde Lovern of Rotary’s community service arm says schools will help seed contacts this week with letters mailed soon. aims include athletics programming and a municipal swimming pool project. Six man football is planned, with uniforms and league prizes funded by the association. calls go out for all interested to contact Mavey or Lovern for details.
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Dothan
Anprosimarels Lutfi Citteene
Association
Organizuion
Itv
Levern
Crawford Motley
Mavey
Lovern
Rotary Club To Hear Admiral Wagner At Luncheon Tomorrow
Admiral Wagner, a Potts Town native and graduate of The Naval Academy, will keynote the luncheon held by the Rotary Club. The event details are set for tomorrow at the Houstonower grounds with attendance from local dignitaries and club members.
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Rotary Club
Admiral Wagner
Property Valuation Surges Past Million-Dollar Mark
The assessor released figures showing total property values rising by more than 1 million dollars from last year. Collin notes the figure could climb further as 47 returns total assessed value for Mintor Conpigrant and related properties nears at least 190, with tax and rate projections pending official updates.
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Collin
Agers Sahie Ag
Gils Sean VT
Incoherent State Legislature InHome Stretch Report
Fragmented OCR notes describe a chaotic scene around a state legislature nearing a vote. Mentions range from farmers, veterans, and various unnamed figures to debates over policy, with many garbled phrases and unclear references to dates, names, and places.
Former Student Now Malvern Principal
A fragmentary report notes a former student becoming principal at Malvern. The garbled text mentions schooling, a path from student to administrator, and references to local education authorities and possible dates, with unclear details but indicating a career progression in education.
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Malvern
Marshall Briefs American Group On U N Policy
New York report details Marshall briefing an American group on United Nations policy. The piece notes coverage by HY ROWLEE MANNING and mentions General Assembly items, regional focus including the Balkans, and the broader strategic discussion shaping postwar international coordination. Numerous OCR errors obscure some names and specifics.
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HY Rowlee Manning
New York
Per Lang
Plate Geore
Matsa
Ruth Husaa
Nati General Assembly
Ted Kates
Hus
Aggie
Balkans
AIC
Tts
Vie
County Peanut Data Sought At Meetings Set For This Week
Local officials announce meetings this week to request data on peanut production in the county. Officials aim to compile figures on acreage yields and market impacts. Participants include county extension agents and agricultural representatives from several towns.
East Coast Alert as Red Cross Orders Emergency Warnings
A massive tropical hurricane, described as among the worst to cross the Caribbean, heads northwest from the West Indies toward the U S. The Red Cross ordered emergency alerts coast to coast as the storm center lies north of Puerto Rico and east of Southern Florida, moving about 20 miles per hour with winds up to 100 miles per hour. Officials warn of dangerous winds, heavy rain, and potential storm surge as the system tracks toward the Atlantic seaboard.
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Muame
Caribbean
West Indies
Red Cross
United States
Florida
Puerto Rico
American Boy Draws Praise Of Leader
A fragmented item notes a boy earning praise from a prominent leader. The text contains many garbled names and partial phrases, but signals a youth receiving commendation in a public setting. Details and identities are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Food Prices and Wages Rise Together in Ten Year Survey
United Press reports that food prices have more than doubled in the last decade while wages increased as well. The analysis notes July earnings around 113 per week versus 74.00 per week in earlier years, with the broad trend showing cost of living rising faster than or alongside incomes.
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United Press
Dune
Loares
Anaines
Reporter Visits Hurricane Center Interrupts Weather Watch
A fragmentary report describes observers during a hurricane event with notices of fear and vigilance. It mentions Navy contacts, warnings, and the storm’s impact on speeds, wind, and perception as reporters cover the chaotic scene.
Colorful Georgian Deaf Mute Bachelor Dies At 104
A long obituary notes the death of a Georgian deaf mute bachelor aged 104. It highlights his colorful life, his hearing impairment, and the era he lived through, mentioning travels and social circles. The piece references 19th and 20th century settings and reflects on the challenges and curiosities of his century.
Oranges Price dispute at well-service store sparks confusion
A Conn housewife spent half an hour shopping for oranges and was told they cost 49 cents per pound, but she recalls a 47 cent sign. The clerk insisted the price was 49 cents, prompting a tense exchange. A separate report notes a fire at the Segrest Cotton waste pipe Friday night with no damage.
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Tut
Houston County Department of Public Welfare
CL. Collis
Betty Jean Woodlyan
Alice Shuey
Jane Bailey Muss Nell English
Clincal
Charles Berry
Mrc
Mary Nell Collins
HD. Martin
Mel Dot Horn
Moshall Flan
United State
Ayeborg
South
Anessa
Dothan Recreation Association
Admirnd Frik Jeehont Wanner
CSN
Gibove
Houston Howeramineress
Admiral Wagster
Pottstown
Sewary
Wohensal Academy
Ward Hest
UPS Nebraska
Dex Mores
Navy
Tor da Srt
Gra Ham
Heckert
Lbss
LSS
Araostiiol
Staten
Benda
Washington
Baul
Barties Mater
Admiral F
Wagner
State Legislatue InHome
Lee
Betty Halse
Annther
Marshall
American Group
U.N
Ahern
Betis
Anton
East Coast
Via Avid
Dayton
Cory Bethule
Erty Kere
Pater
Egan
Deren
HY Milton Carr
Banatan
United
Shaws
Douglas
Gacy Cup
Geer
Kim
Antti
Ae Cali Ren Er
Poe
Coditare
Teaurgotters
Ming
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