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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1950
Page
2
Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass at the South Alshiama Singing Convention will be held at the high building here tomorrow. Bunasy announces public invitation to attend.
Thirteen Houston County men and one transfer from Mobile left yesterday for induction into the Armed Forces at Montgomery, marking the second Houston County draft call this month. Transferred from Mobile was William Cobb, with several named soldiers listed among the Houston group.
The Rt. Rev. Charles C. Carpenter, Bishop of Alabama, will visit to institute the Church of the Nativity and dedicate the new Parish House. He will lead a Holy Communion service and officiate at the rector’s institution. The ceremony follows a sermon, with the parish to gather for the dedication and a later Episco Men's Club barbecue.
New York report details a masked robbery at a Madison Avenue payroll lobby where three bandits stunned two messengers and seized $16,000 without firing a shot. Paymaster Harry Schadkin died later in Brooklyn, likely from heart failure after the attack.
J F Sims Sr was named chairman of the Jackson County Red Cross Board of Directors at the annual meeting held at Chapter Headquarters with M rs Lucy Evans stating the appointment. Other officers include R M Blackburn retiring chairman, and M rs Herm Hill secretary, plus numerous board members from local groups and clubs.
Southtas Alabama council schedules finance institute at the Rawin Hotel in Enterprise on October 9 beginning at 4:00 am. Rey Crowe will preside. The latest techniques in finances will be taught and plans for a forthcoming financial campaign will be laid out for the coming year, with campaigning to occur during the first weeks in November across districts.
Robert Reynolds of Crerk has been named roll call officer for the Southeast Alabella Bey Scont Commeil'x annual colt all and m sform inspiring prniram to be held near ment F Mttwere for Me eit detects i the Cranes. He will be appointed by Lonald FrmTMEAN shetty, cartilage taking the place at bonus if all ventureers of the shark family.
Washington activists on Capitol Hill demand frank assessment of wounded Korea veterans care. Armed Services leaders pace investigation into Dr Richard Meiling and hospital capacity. Officials say military hospitals are stretched with about one third to forty percent of required beds available.
Sings are planned at multiple Wiregrass churches to aid soldiers stationed at Camp Rucker. A Sunday night gathering is set for Westside Methodist Geneva and other listed churches. Additional events are scheduled in October at Ozark Courthouse St Paul Methodist Hartare Gondwater Free Will Baptist Wickaburg and nearby venues.
A Rucker project board discussed rent eligibility and unit allocation for Henry Green House apartments, with emphasis on civilian personnel and enlisted staff. The group endorsed derating civilian renters and approved exterior repainting at the Here Green Apartments, bidding $9142 from Wy Sullivan for the exterior work.
Witnesses described a construction mishap as the tractor moved toward the church, causing bricks to fall and the bell tower to collapse. Chapmen Construction Company led the project, with the sergeant and crew attempting to redirect the operation before the tower failed.
At Geneva Community House Troop 40 held a Court of Honor awarding 9 pins and 7 merit badges. About 70 relatives attended as Scouts and parents received pins. several Scouts advanced to Second Class and First Class ranks. A candlelight ceremony guided by Scoutmaster A B Sylvester accompanied the awards and Order of the Arrow merit badges.
Atlanta reports that Governor Talmadge will offer Roy Harris a post on the state board of regents in January. Harris, who has held an official post since defeating a Richmond County challenger in 1948, would replace William Morris of Augusta when Morris’s term expires in January.
USDA reports livestock receipts across Albany Columbus Montgomery Thomasville Titusville Dothan Jacksonville Tallahassee. Hog prices closed down 24 cents and about 2 to 75 cents lower than a week ago. Prices varied by weight and plant with barrows gilts and sows quoted across multiple ranges.
Poultry markets show adequate supplies but demand remains firm with prices steady to higher. Cotton futures in New Orleans and New York advanced through the day with gains of up to about one dollar per bale and several high and low marks reported.
Allied forces push toward Seoul with Marines and pilots supporting from both city flanks. U S Cavalry advances from Tabu toward the Naktong River, trapping Red units and threatening the capital from the north and south while heavy fighting erupts in Yongdungpo and surrounding suburbs. The aim is to squeeze the Reds and sever Seoul’s supply routes amid heavy artillery and air support.
Byron D. Ler Brndal services for Bryan Dimon Lee seventy seven. Died yesterday at his residence in OSPR Ga. to be held today at the residence. Lee was a retired farmer and member of the Primitive Baptist Church and Woodmen of the World. Rev. Gilbert Ramsey and Ekier L. Colmar to officiate with Ward Wilton Funeral Home in charge. Interment at Ganily Fanny Cemetery. Survivors include wife Beulah Lee. three daughters Mrs. 5 BD Shaias of Dothan Mrs. Atva Bryant Madison of Florida and Mrs. W. G. Williams of Gay. two sons Carl Lee of Macon and Pierce Lee of Quincy Fla. nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Lizre Thomnaon services tonight at ketie on Campbellton Route One to be held at the Rehobeth Church Saturday at 1 Tea with Reed W. Yeoman and Rev. J. Co. officiating. Johnson Funeral Home directing. Surviving: two daughters Mrs. Ethel Petlus Columbia Route Two and Mrs. Paul Yao Man Stockmb Route One. three fans CH Thompson Webb City one J. Joshua Pete Campbellton telescope and J Tyouip son Greenboro. Also listed are Mrs. Alice Noland and Mr. Stewart grandchildren.
Funeral segvient for Mrs Needy Crews of Jay. Fim formerly of Sameon, wore Weld Friday at Harmony Church. Burial in church cemetery. She was seventy five. Officiating. Survived by husband, four daughters, four sons, three brothers, three sisters, 35 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Kilcrease funeral services for apvants seven of Samson held at Friendship Church. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by widow, three daughters, four sons, and many grandchildren. Jesse Edward Howell of Geneva died Wednesday. services held at Mt. Ida Church with burial in church cemetery. Surviving are widow and six daughters, two sons, four sisters, and two brothers. The walking ayark is harmlese to man, The white shark, ntall feecbers of the shark family, be the most dangerous ta ma
The report describes forces of the United Nations and South Korea advancing along the east coast near Chinfu and Pohang, recapturing seaports and probing enemy positions. It notes minefields, air support, and Allied counterattacks pressuring Communist forces across eastern Korea.
The Civic Club criticizes Mobile police as inefficient and corrupt, claiming department unrest and coercion invite crime. Mayor Bromheuer defends the force as capable, while club members cite a committee report based on interviews with officers and private investigators. Eight officers fired for union refusal.
Fragmentary historic reference crediting Benjamin Franklin with noting that different colors absorb heat differently. The text oddly mentions spreading heat or heat capture ideas and a brief, garbled timeline with a week and snow melt reference.
A man reports taking HADACOL on his father's advice after three bottles eased neuritis pains in his right arm and leg. He notes improved appetite and strength, though he experienced stomach disturbances and general nervousness, asking if HADACOL could help further.
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