Whiskey George fishing tale circles notable locals
A colorful feature lists Cap tain Oscar Clark, Marvin Brooks, and a cast of local figures tied to the Whiskey George fishing outing. It notes Brooks’s win with an Old George minnow, Clark’s rival claim, and a roster of townsfolk with varied pursuits from golf to vaudeville and civil service, ending with Gene Hammonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Clark
Whiskey George
Marvin Brooks
Land
Clark
Marvin
J.P. Mitchell
Headland Wiregrass Farmer
Dr. Dockery
H. Kk. Martin
J. Norton Mullins
Wallace Malone
J. J. Vaughn
Dothan
Geneva
Cowdry Farmer
Bruce Page
Ernest Cox
Ross Helms
Thornton
B. G. Farmer
W. A. Rogers
Rogers Beauty
Joe Rollins
Harry Rollins
Tom Sa'iba
RB. H. Ferguson
Montana
Owens
Gene Hammonds
Georgia Peach Wins Florida Plum Budget Battles in County
County commissioners face wage cuts and tax relief debate amid strain from hard times. Janitors and a Negro woman kept on, salaries trimmed for Smith Hall and road crews, jailers raised to 600 yearly, and a $20 000 loan arranged to cover warrants. A 20 percent tax reduction petitioning committee renews pressure for fairness as property values lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Whiddon
Board of Revenue
Court House
Smith Hall
Revenue Board
Clark
John Rish
Rish
Norman Spann
S. O. Smith
Cottonwood
Smith
Dothan Bank & Trust Company
Bubble Fun Turns to Silent Surprise
Scouty laments spoiling the bubble prank as Duney’s huge soap bubble escapes the pipe and drifts toward him. Coppy defends Duney and urges more bubbles while the Tiny children cheer the shimmering display and await the next turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scouty
Dancy
Coppy
Duneey
Cood
Duney
Ona Tiny
Brave Scouty
NEA Service, Inc
Notable Local Figures Linked To Past Careers And Roles
Chorister and expert cook Albert Logue once led a chain grocery store. Fred Martin was a plumber. Julian Neil earned a famed reputation as a linotype operator in Alabama. Ed Weatherly, secretary of the chamber of commerce, gave his first public speech at Sloconih and 27k away. G. I Dease, long associated with Hilden Pharmacy as a telepro operator, Roy Hill, county clerk and former secretary to the general superintendent of the Atlantic Coast Line, remains one of Dothan’s fastest typists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Logue
Fred Martin
Julian Neil
Hir
Alabama
Ed Weatherly
Chainker of Commerce
Sloconih
G. I Dease
Hilden Pharmacy
Roy Hill
Atlanic Coast Line
Dothan
Brave Coppy Red Cross Praised Washington Opening
The Red Cross was praised by President Hoover at the opening of the organization's annual convention. A Navy orchestra played as the president surprised delegates with a visit and greeted by John Barton Payne and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Unti
Navy
Neg
John Barton Payne
Movie Listings Show Busy Week Across Cities
In Houston listings feature Charles Rickford and Rose Hobart in Scandal For Sale, with Trol lex Troubles and Beasts of the City plus Comedy Cebdy Masters. Fox News later presents Gloria Swanson Tonight or Noves and more film fare. Alabama showings include West of Besa comedy Snap Shots Web Acts News and Bil Cody in Land of Wanted Men with Lee Ayres in Impatient Maiden next Sunday. Heavens On Earth with Lew Ayres Anita Louise also highlights alongside East of Lerneo and an all star cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rickford
Rose Hobart
Fox News
Jean Harlow
Walter Huston
Wallace Ford
Cebdy Masters
Netterday
Gloria Swanson
Verainetos
Thorediv
John Gaerrto
Morten
Besa
Fidov
Bil Cody
Lee Ayres
Heaven On Earth
Lew Ayres
Anita Louise
Ans Lammerville
Charles Rieckford
Lerneo
White Returns as Bridal Gowns Reign Again
Paris report says white wedding gowns are back as the trend for blues and pinks fades. Satin dominates with extremely long trains trimmed by lace caps and simple close fitting sleeves, while maid of honor frocks also switch to white satin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Maid of Honor
Cain
Ghorter
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Houston Theatre
Charles Bickford
Pat O’brien
Claudia Dell
Tully Marshall
Alabama Theatre
Alfri
Wvucut
TVET
Ween
Mesa Gokiryn
EL Brendel
Lois Moran
Madge Evans
Georgia Peach
Florida
Florida State College For Women At
Tallahassee
Eleanor McClearen
Miss McClearen
Thomasville
Peach District
Duncy
Hal
Joe King
RED Cross
Washington
Arouth
Ameed
Moncay
Keins Tinymites
Victor Melanie
Wickes
Houston
Hata
Dr. Dupree Davis
Malone
H. D. Harrison
Optometrist
Harrison Jewelry Ca
N. Foster St
Ogram
Chasterfield Radio P. Mon
Alex Kui
Gray
Sy Mokers
Hesterfield
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