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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1950
Page
2
Donalsonville Methodist Church and the Georgia Florida Alabama Peanut Association discuss a yearly program. A luncheon in Albany, Georgia launches a three week series with meetings at Marianna and other centers to map objectives for the year.
Poultry market notes adequate supplies with some stewers resistant to price cuts. Demand remains good and FOB prices this morning on broilers and fryers across weights show declines of 2 to 20 cents, with most around 29 cents.
The State Banking Board will decide tomorrow in Montgomery whether to proceed on a petition for a charter for a third Dothan bank, the Commercial. Circuit Judge Eugene Carter will determine if a temporary injunction, set for Aug 21 and extended, blocks action. The case follows a 3-2 board vote rejecting the charter and a prior injunction by First National Bank of Co thar.
The Census Bureau report shows Geneva County as the leading cot ton producer with 10 105 bales ginned in the 1950 season, while Barbour Coffee and Henry counties report varying gains. Figures cover period ending Sept 1, reflecting statewide trends in cotton ginning across 41 Southeast Alabama counties.
President Truman backs a 3 master civil defense program to cut home front casualties by half through trained experts and millions of volunteers. The plan outlines federal state and local cooperation, pre and postattack measures for 140 critical targets, mutual aid pacts, and local civilian defense teams. It calls for a new federal civil defense administration and aims to mobilize communities across the nation with role assignments and training, though costs and timeline remain undetermined.
City police reports show 54 arrests over the weekend with 34 more by other officers. Sam Wimley and Ralph Williams, both Negroes, were charged for operating a dance hall Sunday in violation of city ordinance. Williams also faced liquor law violations. Additional arrests included public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, gaming, and driving while intoxicated.
Chief T B Stewart of the Dothan Navy recruiting station rejected rumors that enlistments were closed. He said the station will continue to accept all qualified men and noted the office operates seven days a week from the Dothan Post Office building with officers on site.
Five major permits were issued in the city engineer office this past week for new residences and repairs. Clyde Tindell and Paul Dickerson obtained permits, with values including 5000 for Hillcrest Motel repairs and 8000 for a residence. Other permit recipients include L J Sullivan 9500 at 9 South Sequoia, E M Williams 4850 at Windsor Court, and A P Cobb 5000 at Lowh Range Street.
Sheriff J West Cameron announced that J C Bond former day jailer is now a regular deputy of the Sheriff's office Bond was succeeded as jailer by Dorman Frith Bond had served as jailer for about two weeks succeeding Lawrence Horn who resigned
AP dispatch from Thomasville notes 8 major packing plants in Alabama and Georgia including Alban Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Tifton plus Dothan Jacksonville and Tallahassee. Hog prices quoted varied by weight with good and choice barrows and gilts at 18.75 to 19.25 for 270 to 320 pounds and other weights priced between 11 and 20 cents per pound depending on grade and plant. Cotton futures also edged lower in New York with Oct and Dec contracts near 4000 and 4039 respectively.
NSAS Chairman W Symington and Lawrency urged immediate federal funding to stock medical supplies fire fighting gear and other equipment for an effective civil defense program in major industrial cities. The master plan envisions a scale beyond World War II. training in first aid self protection rescue and pro germ measures, with maps marking critical targets across states and big cities.
In southeast Korea the US-led forces advance with battalions establishing bridgeheads on the Naklong River while air and sea power pummel Communist positions. Marine and Army units report heavy fighting near Inchon and Taean as jets, carriers, and tanks support ground operations toward Seoul, with Reds stubbornly resisting at multiple points along a widening front.
Funeral services for Lewis Alex Ball eighty year old Graceville resident were held at Graceville Methodist Church with Reverend Barden officiating and Ward-Wilson Funeral Home directing burial at Grace City Cemetery. Surviving include Irene Ball widow five sons and five daughters among many relatives. A second notice lists John T Radney and CE Lose deaths with brief burial details and survivors.
A 19 year old convict baptized after a revival at a downtown church escaped minutes after the ceremony. Kilby officials said 19 inmates were unarmed and dressed when Hudson fled. he had been serving time for a 196? robbery in Chilton County and had a prior clean record.
The Dothan District lists personnel changes effective today. Patrolman A. lied to Union district for ten years or to Greenville. In the Evergreen District Patrolman L. E. Tovery of Greenville will transfer to Dover and Clatrelee.
Former Rep. Andrew J. May was released from the Ashland Federal Correctional Institution after serving nine months and thirteen days of an eight to twenty four month sentence for wartime conspiracy. The early release concludes a lengthy government case tied to wartime activities and political conduct.
AP dispatch from Peoria reports Solon Korea may have prevented World War by units in the United Nations. The cryptic note references peace prospects and regional tensions. No further details available in the readable text.
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