Harmony marks state Woodmen meetings in Alabama
The two day quadrennial sessions of the Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle in Alabama close with harmony. Over four hundred visitors attend the Elks Hall proceedings, electing officers for the next two years and planning a group trip to Panama City on a special train.
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Woodmen of the World
Woodmen Circle
Alabama Head
Alabama Grand Grove
Elks Hall
V.stors
Dothan Woodmen
Grove
Panama City
Tiwo
Woodmen
Sadie P. Harris
Marion
Leota Mitchell
Florence
Ola Miller
Haleyville
Rirs
Annie Palmer
Ira Mae Morton
Birmingham
Mattie Rutledge
Mamie Mitchell
Hamilton
Mattie Small
Gadsden
Sadie Gross
Montgomery
Mamie Grisham
Athens
Florence Fagan
Piedmont
Ethel McCurley
Mobile
Inner, Sentinel
Florence Stough
Midland City
Outer Sentinel
Mattie Haden
Mollie Godard
Mamie Weiss
Hassie Simmons
Lilla Story
Dothan
Sarah Bender
Rosa Gray
Anmiision
Mertie Barnes
Brideport
Velma Prior
Reform
L. A. Ellington
Magnolia Camp No. 2
Alabama
Grand Grove
Sadieson
Mirs
Manon
S. Sarah Bender
Ida Mare
Schalace
Ethel
Amelia Parker
Samwe
Mattie Smill
Nannie Oeneham
Webb
Tno
Cora Pela
Elizabeth Edith
Selma
John
Ze Tee
Altiner Eee
Opelika
Grover C. Herren
Tus
W. H. Nations
Birha
Harry A. Cock
Montgomoo
Final date for federal flood relief loans extended to May 1
The flood relief loan application deadline has been moved from April 20 to May 1. Congressman Henry Steagall sent a telegram to County Agent Henry Witherington confirming the extension. About 250 farmers in the county have already applied, and the office has been busy with forms. new blanks will arrive by Thursday to resume processing.
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Flood Relief Fund
Henry Steagall
Henry Witherington
Witherington
Steagall
Withington
Invent Family Names For Polish Orphans
Warsaw reports a policy shift directing foundling homes to replace day names with new Polish family surnames. Authorities urge teachers to craft pleasant sounding names reflecting language characteristics for use by waifs across homes.
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Warsaw
John
Mary
Stanislas
Helen
Ladislas
Ignace
Olga
Ministry of the Interior
Foundling
Noted Colored Singers To Give Program Here
The Knoxville College Sextet, a group of noted colored singers, will render a program at the Highland school house tomorrow evening. Special provisions have been made to accommodate white people.
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The
Highland School
Knoxville College
Highland School House
Wages for Farm Labor Slightly Higher in 1928
Birmingham April 17 CP Agriculture reports the spring labor supply exceeds demand across the nation causing farm wages to rise slightly versus April 1. The excess is smaller than last year due to more industrial jobs with a 4 percent gap versus 7 to 12 percent. Average wage with board is 34.68 dollars per month and 49 dollars without. daily wages with board around 1.65 in the south central states.
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Birmingham
Ala
United States Department of Agriculture
South Central States
Dothan Home Owners Beautifying Yards
Dothan residents focus on yard beautification says landscape artist Charles Yunck noting shrubbery planting is widespread across the city.
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Dothan
Charles Yunck
Daleville Sawmill Worker Injured in Fall
Nelson Rogers a 20 year old colored man was brought to a local hospital with a broken right leg after a fall at Boyd's sawmill near Daleville this morning. He said the saw struck his leg above the ankle and further injuries are not yet known pending examination.
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Nelson Rogers
Boyd's
Daleville
Rogers
Jugo Slavia Decrees Seven Marriage Forms
Belgrade reports seven forms of marriage recognized under the new church law. The decree outlines ceremonies for mixed faith unions such as Muslim with Christian or Jewish spouses. Civil marriages become legal nationwide, with continued recognition of the five existing forms.
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Belgrade
Cpi
Practically Every Town in State Represented at W. O. W. Convention
Delegates from nearly every Alabama city attend the Woodmen of the World session which began yesterday and runs through Thursday. About 400 official representatives are present with an estimated 300 additional Woodmen in attendance, including numerous head camp officers and delegates from cities such as Montgomery Birmingham Dothan and Florence.
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Alabama
B. Horn
Montgomery
L. D. Holiway
S. B. Lightler
A. B. Horn
Federation of Women Clubs Meets in Alabama
Mrs. John F. Sippel of Baltimore opened the 34th Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Tuscaloosa. She outlined the CDPA program to improve American home life and strengthen international relations to curb war. Mrs. A. Y. Malone of Dothan will deliver tomorrow's state president address. Gov Graves and other officials attend the dedication of Doster Hall at 2:30 p.m.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
CDPA
John F. Sippel
Baltimore
General Federation of Womens Clubs
Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs
Congress
Sippel
General Federation
International Relations Department
A. Y. Malone
Dothan
Menning
State Federation
Alabama Federation
Ted Cottrell
Birmingham
Federation
Doster Hall
Tibh Graves
Graves
Taxpayers Accept Assessments on Household Furniture
Taxpayers have made no protests against the assessments levied on household furniture by the board of revenue as noted by Tax Assessor Collins.
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Board of Revenue
Collins
Weather forecast for Alabama stays fair into Thursday
Alabama expects generally fair conditions into night and Thursday with slowly rising temperatures and light winds, signaling mild, dry weather ahead across the state.
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Alabama
Dothan High Prepares for Andalusia Series At Home
Dothan High School faces a tough two game series with Andalusia at Memorial Stadium after hosting Panama City. The matchup tests both teams firepower with high stakes for local support and funding strains on Coach Tubbs amid weak attendance and strained budgets.
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Andalusia
Panama City
Dothan High School
Andalusia Hirth
Memorial Stadium
Dothan
City Electrical Sales Unit Proves Profitable
The city electrical sales department reports steady profitability since inauguration. It has increased store numbers and expanded stock variety, boosting appliance sales and revenue for the municipality.
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Tha Eestrea
Dance at Country Club Featured Puss Hart Orchestra
A large crowd attended the Country Club dance last night with Puss Hartman's orchestra providing music. Many out of town couples were present, enjoying the lively event.
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Puss Hartman
Five suits filed against Blumenfeld and Sons in circuit court
Several firms sue Blumenfeld and Sons in circuit court alleging various claims. The filings show multiple defendants and legal actions pending in the same docket.
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Blumenfeld & Sons
Houston County Grand Jury In Session Here
The Houston county grand jury with J. J. Marsh as foreman convened this morning to probe a large number of cases. Several prisoners in the county jail await pleas of guilty as unofficial counts show. Jurors listed include A. M. Kinsaul W. A. Fornson Thorn ton W. A. Culbreth E. M. Weatherly Frank I. Gulver Jr C. J. Lee W. Lewie Ir H. T. Mittin A. T. Fellows BE. M. Jarvis C. N. Sinquefield Kh. M. Rountree J. J. Marsh W. F. Oakley Jr E. J. Roberts.
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Houston County Grand Jury
J. J. Marsh
Quebents
A. M. Kinsaul
Farmer
W. A. Fornson
Thornton
Merchant
Dothan
W. A. Culbreth
E. M. Weatherly
C. of C
Frank I. Gulver, Jr
J. C. Lee
W. Lewie
H. T. Mittin
A. T. Fellows
BE. M. Jarvis
C. Yates
C. N. Sinquefield
Kh. M. Rountree
W. F. Oakley, Jr
E. J. Roberts
County Tax Sale Notice Final Payment Date
Delinquent county taxes must be paid by the final date May L. All property owners mailed notices on that date receive warning that their property will be sold. Tax collectors are now ordered by the state tax commission to accept a NO GEculce.
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State Tax Commission
Babe Ruth Weds Early Morning in New York Church
The homerun king Babe Ruth married Mrs. Clair Hodgson today at St. Gregory's Church New York. A small group witnessed the ceremony before the couple rushed to their apartment. They said they will not take a honeymoon and will work to win another pennant.
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New York
Babe Juth
Homerun King
St. Gregory’s
Clair Hodgson
Rath
Triiee
Bascom McAle Arrested on Abusive Language Charge
Barcom McCall was arrested by Sheriff Rollins yesterday and jailed on the charge of using abusive language. Bond was set at $250.00.
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Barcom McCall
Rollins
Alabama Industry Sees Unemployment Drop Amid Building Boom
The U S Department of Labor reports March showed improved unemployment in Alabama as iron and steel mills and highways provided work. Most districts including Birmingham Ensley Bessemer and Fairfield operated full time with building trades in demand and further gains expected as spring advances.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
United States Department of Labor
Ensley
Bessemer
Fairfield
Dothan Golfers Qualify for Local Tournament Next Week
Dothan Country Club golfers begin qualifying for a week long tournament on the local course directed by Dane Jensen, in his first month in Dothan. The event splits into eight player flights with prizes of golf lessons for winners and runners up. Consolation prizes also provide lessons, with a $1 qualifying fee and about 40 players expected. Enterprise Country Club members are invited to enter, with anticipated turnout of veteran players.
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Dothan Country Club
Dane Jensen
Dothan
Enterprise Country Club
Dat Clad
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U. S. Department
Daleville Sawmill
Jugo-Slavia
W. O. W. Convention
L.A. Ellington
A. H. Berry
O. C. Shores
C. T. Moore
Chas. Pfiester
J. M. Hamilton
R. S. Talbot
Andrew Brown
F. M. McMillian
Union Springs
W. L. Coker
Greenville
A. L. Lee
A. Y. Eeds
W. H. Owens
Eufaula
J. M. Rogers
S. L. Scott
J. Howell
S. C. Ward
Cuba
Dr. E. S& Gregory
Tuscumbia
J. W. Sparks
W. F. Mier
J. A. Berryhill
Moulton
N. W. Howell
A. M. Mitchell
E L. Harding
L. L. Powers
Rigningham
G. C. Propst
Lindy
Anne Morrow
Charles Augustus Lindbergh
Anne
Augustus
Mexico City
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Reecord
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Tubbs
Babe Ruth
Bascom M’cale
Points South
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Huntsville
Decatur
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