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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1947

Page

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Obituary for Rolling of Ward Wilson Chapel

Late yesterday afternoon after a brief illness funeral services were held in Ward Wilson chapel with S J B Dallas officiating. Burial followed in the city cemetery. Surviving are four daughters and three sons with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Active pallbearers and honorary attendees were listed.

Ward Wilson Chapel AL Guide Ata Beabtes S. J.B. Dallas City Cemetery Ward- Wilson Rolling Latte Vine Church Houston County Pas Rex Bozeman Alvah Cumble Dothan Ke Smith Montgomery Curtin Sullivan J. At. Cheatham Mance Newiten Deroysey Dinssey

Permit For $2 000 Residence Issued

City officials show permits granted for a $2,000 residence on East Washington Avenue as well as a $100 install for a step at 1200 Senet Addins street and a $10 underground tank installation at Van Ravens store on Stag street. The record notes Mrs O Whitehead had no permit for a residence at East Washington.

Mra. O Whitehead East Washington Stepaats Senet Addins Street van Raven Stag Street

Elmore Infant Glenda Filmore Dies in Celina Home

Funeral services were held for Glenda Filmore infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Fuxgene Bore of Celina. Surviving relatives include her parents a sister and several brothers with a family cat Miro. Other names and details are partially readable but fragmentary.

Glenda Filmore Fuxgene Bore Celina Oa Iyo Pandas Tee Brothees Depiv Jaciie Sinter Lune Miro Wend Mug Nwooa Dand Elbor Columban Amd Alten Binmiore Ashford

Methodists Debate Social Problems at Ecumenical Parley

At Springfield Massachusetts the Seventh Methodist Ecumenical Conference heard leaders discuss social problems and the threat of sudden national realignments. Frederick Newell urged worldwide unity to address displaced persons including Jews and minorities, linking minority rights to global peace and church action.

Springfield Maas Severnsh Methodist Ecumenical Conference Webb Frederick Newell New York Society of the Methodist Church

Newsprint Company Names New Management Team

The Newsprint Company announces Edward J L Needon as president and Wakeman of Appleton Wisconsin named vice president and operations head for the Cheddersburg plant. Norton and Hornbeck of Neeton Wisconsin are appointed treasurer and manager, with Kimbeny Clark Cory engineers handling construction roles.

Biemungieam Gap Edward JL. Needon Cour Haver Tdewsprint Col Atau Appuintaase A. Ga Constructun Officiel Say Pulp and Pa Divenon War Producto Ocaard Daing Tae Sears Norton Willian Bo Hornbeck Neeton Wisagreaident Gratianeer Bev Ogrant Guteheal

Girl Scout Office Open On Saturday

The Gail Scout office plans Saturday hours to serve local members with extended access. Details unclear due to partial text, but emphasis on weekend openness and community outreach.

Girl Scout Gail Scout Givbae Walla Utah

Pal in Jail and Jets Manages to Go

Fragmented OCR notes describe Pal in Jail and Jets failing to proceed, with garbled references to people, locations, and actions. The text mentions Diner, Ohare, and a Swiss motif, but lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to form a coherent report.

Pal Jets

Britain seeks United Nations role in Palestine plan

The article discusses Britain's stance on Palestinian settlement, endorsing UN Commission recommendations for ending the mandate, favoring independence for Palestine, and proposing international force enforcement if needed. Creech-Jones argues Britain would not impose policy by force, seeks broad international backing, and notes UN may struggle to satisfy Arabs and Jews.

Creech-Jones Baken Sega Palestine United Trons U. N. Palestine Commission Britain Holy Tasad Tis Creech Jones Tas Bigjesty Creeen Dunes Heesreoh Yee Dom Nata Creceh Jones Yutepe Getheleads Actha Levcetuy George C Maistadl Kbubts Aptha

State finance talks at Mobile convention address local control

A seven million surplus is noted as a key theme at the Mobile meeting attended by Meliah Bay and four state officials. Ralph Eagerton and Public Welfare Commissioner Lowla Dann join Speaker Albert Carridge in arguing for greater local government latitude amid discussions on state encroachment and county funding. Troop discussions and polo practice rounds close the annual convention.

Not of Dee Palsumy Mobile New Orleans Seyoef Abanatos Meliah Bay Couny Judas Mos Lowla Dann Ralph Eagerton Auiornes Albert Carridgel WL Oal Beck Fort Payne Alabama House of Representatives Westerdays Sears

Flying Saucers Loaded Aboard Plane For Wiregrass Drive

About 12 000 white cardboard discs with blue lettering were loaded at Joy Dothan airport for distribution across six Wiregrass counties. The flyers urged farmers to plant blue lupine on land where peanuts were harvested, in a Soil Conservation Service led campaign. County supervisors from Enterprise, Headland, Newton, Slocomb, Ashford, and Troy helped plan the loading and flight route.

Joy Dothan Leroy Horn Soil Conservation Service Office Wiregrass Soil Conservation Group Farmers’ Organization U. S. Soil Conservation Service The Production and Marketing Administration Alabama Extension Service Houston Henry Dale Coffee Geneva Pile Ced WH. James Enterprise C. F. Reynolds Headlaw M. A. Deese Newton Y. M. Tew Slocomb Glen Lawrence Ashford Siars Wil Living of Troy

Livestock arrivals and prices across Georgia and Alabama

In eight plants across Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton and Dothan prices for cattle calves and hogs moved with limited gains or steady quotes. Hog demand slowed with some spots down 25 cents while overall prices held near steady levels and weekly receipts reached about 1 000 cattle 500 calves and 1 800 hogs.

Thomasville USDA Albany Columbus Moultrie Montgomery (Ap Federal State Livestock Market News Service Montgomery Unius Stock Yards Coldhead Briday Quediuim Tw

Bean Plant Reaches Twelve Feet in Bonners Ferry Window

A giant bean plant, planted to shade a downstairs window outside Mrs. Mary Cane’s home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, has grown to 12 feet and continues to rise. The unusual project captures local attention as it climbs higher.

Bonners Ferry Ida D'Ps - Jack Mary Cane

Two Feet Of Land Triggers Realty Mixup In New York

The Eighty Six Syndicate Inc. sued in State Supreme Court to gain title to about two square feet of land in the middle of their Yorkville property. A one foot two inch strip has not been legally part of the parcel for 82 years due to an 1865 deed error. About 150 people may hold proprietary rights in the disputed strip.

New York The Eighty- Six Syndicate, Inc Yorkville

Frugal Living Voices On High Prices And Waste

A set of reader letters discuss coping with rising food costs and waste. Homemakers from Kansas City Detroit Takoma Park and Atlanta describe limiting meat portions, cutting items, and stretching leftovers while cooks from Seattle Washington and Minneapolis share thrift strategies and support a practical plan to minimize waste.

Stu Milton Grouse Kansas City Frank Dorthe Detroit Birdie Watson Brooklyn Thoc. Martin Atlanta Nell Starrs Takoma Park Ain Gngredien Matthew Bernatsky Dief Minnespolis -I

Man Identified as Minis Foils Escape Amid Car Chase

Report describes a shootout near a judge's yard where a bullet shattered a window as a man later identified as Minis fled onto a car and was restrained by driver Robert W. Bushby. A second suspect eluded pursuers while a dogged search of the grounds unfolded.

Minis Robert W. Bushby Fine. Key Mrs. Arnold Bessie Fine

Folsom Promises Being Carried Out

Gov. James E. Folsom told an Alexander City audience he is fulfilling campaign pledges. He cited rising teacher salaries to 1800 dollars annually, the aging pension plan, and highway improvements as ongoing state priorities facing opposition from urban interests.

Folsom Alexander City Ala James E. Folsom

Eisler's U S Residency Hindered by Communist Ties

Testimony shows Hanns Eisler faced questions over Communist party ties in Germany in 1926 and 1928 and his 1940 entry visa, with officials arguing residency pressures from Washington to allow him to stay. Eisler claimed no active party membership and later dropped involvement.

Communist Party In Germany Eisler Thomas Fisler Communist Party Clarence H. Porter Immigration and Naturalization Service P. C. Trutton Guatemala City Guatemala Washington Hanns Eisler Eleanor Roonsevelt Sumner Welles Cheorge Messergnuth Coert du Bois Muavata Te Amurandum United States Mexicali Mexico Immigration Service Board of Appeals Havana Menxivu

Marshall Plan vision for Europe and wartime economy

A historical speech outlines using the Marshall Plan to promote economic reconstruction and peace. It argues that aid is not charity, enables European recovery, and could prevent encirclement by totalitarian powers. The speaker calls for lifting trade barriers, pooling assets, and federating Europe into a democratic United States of Europe.

United Nations Hall Europe United States

Scouts Prepare To Explore New Southeast Camp Near Clintonville

About 75 Boy Scouts from Southeast Alabama councils plan a weekend exploration of the new council camp near Clintonville. Scout executives J Ve Cooke and Frank Guinea will lead. Scouts are asked to bring tents and supplies for three meals. the group will break camp Sunday afternoon.

Boy Scouts Alabam Boy Scout Council Camposite Cintonville J. Ve Cooke Frank Guaine

President wary as recovery plan hinges on Europe crisis

The President signals food alone cannot fix the crisis as a full Marshall recovery program awaits next year. London cemeteries cover 390 acres, about six times Hyde Park, reflecting wartime strain and scale.

Europe Marshall the Cemeteries of London Tot Hyd Park

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