Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
A partial OCR of Wiregrass life items lists a lecture on agricultural topics by a professor and specialist, a Dothan Reserve meeting at Weserve Training Squadron HQ, a VFW post meeting, Midland City School sponsoring Troop 2 re registration, and a blaze at Segrest Gin where a cotton pile fire was contained before spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIR Reserve
Dothan
Weserve
ORC
Onley Street
Midland City
Avenger
Commerce Department signals price shifts and housing outlook
The Commerce Department warns of higher prices for Gad manufactured woods and tighter home mortgage limits. It predicts limited home starts next year with builders facing rising costs and potential lumber oversupply as inventories swell, while government controls may ease later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clin
Cratary Bnyder
Tee
Bawyer
Sammie Pri
Commerce Department
Gomis
Tomer Goods
Doctors' Resolution Against Hospital Site Revealed Here
Houston County Medical Society issued a resolution disapproving the Ashford Highway site for the Houston County Hospital. The document, signed by President Dr T K McFalter and Secretary Dr W T Burkert, cites heavy traffic, financial costs, and potential delays affecting patient care and obstetric referrals as reasons. Adopted in September 1650, the motion stresses traffic bottlenecks at Bainbridge and Blakely crossings and inadequate water and sewer facilities for a new facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Medical Society
Ashford High Way
Houston Ane Hospital
Revoluton
Hoyaton County
I ‘Eas
T. K. McFalter
W. T Burkert
Albert West Jr
Albert West Jr. Dothan, Chairman; Alex Wood Columbia
Beech Bruner
Ashford
Ike Rumson
Dothan
Wenaurer
Houston County Hospital Board
Houston County Hosstat
Ashford Highway
Yarims Ac
Ares
Georgia
Houston County Hospital
Bainbridge and
Blakely Highuss
Grivean Theatre
Genryva
Tinetone
Pracemg
Holston County Medical Society
58 GI Deaths Listed in New Casualty Report
Defense Department reports 58 Army casualties with 43 dead, six wounded, four seriously injured, and 42 wounded overall. All were Army except one unit, with Matinea Jadled among the wounded. The document hints at shortages and wartime production impacts, noting copper, rubber, and civilian goods shortfalls and factory disruptions affecting war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Department
Truman Names Gifford To Top British Post
WALTER R. GIFFORD is tied as likely president of American Telephone and Telegraph Co to become ambassador to Great Britain. The 65 year old executive awaits Senate approval, with reports noting his health and diplomacy credentials as the London post could offer $42,500 annually plus expenses. Uncertainty remains as Congress resumes work in late November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington
Watler
R Gifford
American Telephons and Telegraph Co
Truman
Lewis W. Dungdag
Great Brit Andinlusitaion
Tonay
Elemtene
Executivne
Winder Vital Digik Mat
En Gitford
Ned Naceoment
New York
Douglas
Cowet
St James
Surat
Gilford
Senate
Congress
Beaudee
Stolen motorcycles led to early arrest by Highwas Parot Set WoA
A damaged report describes motor vehicles stolen earlier today and two youths apprehended by Highwas Parot Set WoA near Meugamery. One subject is a 14 year old, with details unclear due to OCR errors. Authorities, including Norris Art Targlwa, are cited as involved in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Wongze
World War II Front Lines Report From Unclear Dispatch
Conflicting battle summary describes flag raised and defenses at a front line with Red forces under pressure. References to barricades, streets, and huts amid heavy fighting. Mentions of American divisions, Changi area, and Korean theater, with several unclear unit names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balile
Endea
Aldom
Kerman Baste
Sais
Korea
Simak
Braygan
Abed Sauthere
Thorn
Changi
Souttmiet
Red Korea
Tae- Jen
Taevon
Witham P Dean
Esrir
Anul
Kocharg
Rock of
Chin
Warrean
Poultry Prices and Demand Report From Atlanta Market
Market notes show fair supply and weak demand in North Georgia. Producers sold wholesale poultry with prices mostly steady into Thursday afternoon, with weights around 4.2627 pounds and prices near 3 to 7 cents per pound. Trading activity fluctuated as buyers browsed and held offerings against mild market pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Iusdar
North Georgia
Federa
Attorneys Debate Technical Points In Saliba Mandamus Hearing
Attorneys in Carent Court argued over proper procedures in a mandamus case against City Engineer E J Ford. The Salibas seek issuance of a building permit on West Main Street, with hearings focusing on whether Ford should grant the permit and if the case belongs before the zoning board rather than be decided through mandamus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carent Court
J.D Saliba
E J. Ford
Salibas Ther
Ford
DC Malstead
Halstead
Stcinity
Main Street
Cheighen Avenue
Interlane
van Ford
Rian
Saliba
R E Piltner
Merrill J. Hubert Farmer
TE Buntia
Royse Lew Alyn
Bennett D T Dies in Jacksonville Home
D T Bennett dies at his Jacksonville Florida residence after a lengthy illness. Funeral services are arranged for tomorrow at a local Methodist church with mourners including his daughters Mrs Hone Tobit and Mrs Guilas, and other relatives. He previously resided in Worth Texas and was connected with overseas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Bennett
Bennett Nitty
Jacksonville
Fla
Giden Methodist Church
Ceneta
Bennese
Ino
Hone Tobitono Guilas
Hot
Columbus
Gaywo
DT Bannetter
Worth Tex
Baby Bennet
Fouces
Chamber helps find housing for camp personnel
The Chamber of Commerce aims to connect camp personnel with available furnished accommodations in Dothan. Real estate agents list options, but the chamber acts as a clearing house to match workers with dooms, apartments, or houses amid high demand for furnished housing and limited wheat and farm product transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Chamber of Commerce
Peanut Corsages At Festival Spotlight In Dothan
Peanut corsages worn for fund raising by the_Wesesan Service Guild and Dothan Service League at the Batst Methodaot Church festival. Members led by Mrs Marvey Yarborough and Mrs Marton Childs craft decorative pins from peanut shells and leaves for lapels, aiming for several dozen ready by the festival opening. Proceeds support the annual Christmas project and health safety education programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Wesleyan Service Guild
First Methodist Church
Aeagle
Asky
Ellard
Pean Coe
Wesesan Service Guild
Dethus Service League
Marvey Yarbrough
Marton Childs
Chatman
WB Waller
Wilton Sturges
Bally Mullen
Rank Kubo
Parnell Tews
SG Tutula
Tarsegie Huales
Dothan High School
Livestock prices fall across major Alabama Georgia plants
In Thomasyi Georgia area trading on hogs and sows shows mostly steady to 35 cent declines with several weight groups quoted. Prices ranged from about 19.25 to 21.75 per hundredweight for various good and choice grades, with mediums and heavies also noted and watermetons moisture stated at 82 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
EADA
Tivesinek
Ay Alban
Columbes Moylirle
Thomasyi
Visteon
Bothan
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Aenu
Atin Te No
Dothan Kiwanis Club marks ninth anniversary with cake
Dothan's Kiwanis Club celebrated its ninth birthday with a special anniversary program honoring past charter members. An elaborate 30 candle cake was cut by C. L. Collins. Meyer Miumbarg and Ax Flowers spoke on club activities and history. Officers will be nominated by an elections committee. October was set as Gate Church Month and guests included Collier Freeman Dr George Johnson Paul Carr and Mrs Lee Shugerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Kiwanis Club
C. L. Collins
We Two Kharter
Meyer Miumbarg
Club Activi Veg
W.B Walters Reaga
Ax Flowers
Werd Abert Logue
Arthur Kerten
C. W Johnson
FG Granger
M. D Black
Jon
Montgomery
John W Rich
Rasmond Spann
Sand Co
C. Moseley
Seacon
Little Theater
J T Jackson LS Thomas
Grayham Carson
J P Culver
Gate Church
Collier Freeman
George Johnson
Paul Carr
Ft Keniger
Bay View
Tex
Lee Shugerman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Auburn
Sopwciaty
Ae i
Geare
Wirteiana
VFW
W.rezrase
Vew
Wall
Femorrow
Aganet
Luke Bitty
Ofenikian
Atl
Copper
Civalian Prodhrehon
Maning
Crsileam
Apt
Zaash
Tne
Dothan Eagle
Gifford
Lewis Douglas
de. C. E. Blakey Optometritt
S. Foster
Ug. Bureau of Mines
Ny Inci
Leemlesg Bales
General Electric
Chapman Dusing Company
Dothan Kiwanians
J. L. Harris Roofing CO
Troy
Monarch
E. E. Bentley Company
Kawing
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