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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1950
Page
6
Aimed at current beneficiaries, the revised social security law raises monthly checks. Increases vary by benefit level from about 50 percent to 100 percent, with family maximums rising from 85 to 150 dollars and widows with children seeing substantial boosts. Benefits depend on the insured worker's new higher wage base.
Dr R E Lindsey, city chiropractor, argues health hinges on nerve energy like electrical processes in atoms. He cites D D Palmer 55 years prior and chiropractic theory that interference with nerve flow causes disease, with the spine’s main nerve trunk being vulnerable to everyday injury.
Gov. James E. Folsom proclaimed Saturday October 7 as Newspaper Boy Day in Alabama. He urged citizens to honor newspaper boys and praised carriers for developing integrity and business sense through paper routes.
Two Dothan students Martha Zbinden and Harold L. Cumbie win membership in Howard College marching band. Iss Zbinden, Howard sophomore, plays cymbals while Harold Cumbie, history major and juror, is a trombonist. Band of seven is directed by Anthony Raisis, assistant professor of music.
Elba special notes ten men left for Army induction via Selective Service and 64 others examined for pre induction physicals in Montgomery. Coffee County will supply 80 men for November production examinations, per draft clerk Bernice H Hayes. Names listed include Bernard Linson Charles Franklin Kelley Elvis Lamar Dickiea Robert Hudson Waylon Lamara Lee James Wallace Fuss Jefferson Douglas Kendrick Meek Moody and many others such as Max Harden Robert F Duffel Wiley Boothr Quincey L Cole Rufus Brown George L Danford Roy Hataway and more among the examined and departed.
Last week’s Eagle Photo Contest drew excellent submissions with improved background choice and clearer subjects. Susan Leta Boyett, granddaughter of Mrs. L. MM Boyett of Snorser ville, was favored by the editor after significant competition, signaling a rising spirit in local photography.
Montgomery AP reports Alabama Health Department monthly tally shows 155 deaths from all accidents in July, a figure lower than prior fatality estimates. The release names several individuals linked to the data and notes registrants transferred for examination.
The Second Annual West Florida Guernsey Sale is set for Sept 28 at the Marianna Air Base, opening at 1 p.m. Catalogs have been sent to Jackson and nearby counties. Dinsmore herd cattle will be offered, including last year’s standout priced at 25,009 and a heifer sold for 10.00. Event is led by the Florida Guernsey Cattle Club with officers John Sargent Earl Johnson and J H Logan. Local attendees include W O 7 TP Culpepner J A Spencer CC Brown Ray Simond Cartledge and others. Hotel Chipola Marianna hosting, reservations via W W Glenn. Auctioneer Col Tom McCord of Montgomery and pedigree readings by Earl Johnson of Dinsmore Farms.
Livestock prices and receipts from Chicago market show salable hogs totaling 900 with mixed changes by weight. Barrows and gilts higher on lighter weights, sows up to 30 cents, receipts skewed toward 190 to 290 pound range. Cattle: fed steers steady to 3% lower with load prices varying, cows and bulls mixed, stockers and feeders up. Various weights and grades cited with top hogs near 22.25 and best near 22.00, steer bids around 30 to 34, and mixed beef cow prices around 19 to 22.50.
Marianna special report notes No One hogs sold for 19.70 at the West Florida Livestock Auction Market this week.
The records show feed prices ranging from 14 to 18 dollars for various items labeled as feeders. Mentions $15.00 and $18 in 303 listings and references the "eminon feeders" with price notes. The excerpt also notes a historical 10 mile square township description from the Encyclopedia Britannica.
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