Dothan Declares Clean-Up Week to Fight Mosquitoes
Mayor I C Ezell proclaims April 29 to May 5 1929 as Clean-Up Week urging residents to cooperate with a city mosquito control drive. The plan includes a weekly Friday 7 pm kerosene pour into commodes and free pickup of rubbish by a special truck, with fines for noncompliance and year-round sanitation ordinances in force.
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Exell
Ezell
City of
Dothan
Houston County
I. I. C. Ezell
Alabama
City of Dothan
I. C. Ezell
Mate convention of Sacred Harp singers moved to April
The Mate convention of Sacred Harp singers shifts from May to April this year. It will be held in Montgomery on the Sunday next, with attendees likely arriving from nearby communities.
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Mate Convention of
Sacred Harp Singers
Montgomery
Auburn Varsity to Play Dothan Here Tomorrow
Auburn varsity meets Dothan High School here tomorrow at Memorial Stadium at 3 o clock in a major sport event. Coach Paul Tubb of Dothan campaigns to draw a big crowd to show college programs the town can attract big events. The local lineup features Owens Schuyler and Red Sellers with Tubb at third base and Sellers catching as Dothan seeks a strong challenge to Auburn in the Southern Conference leading Tigers.
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Paul Tubb
Dothan
Auburn
Tigers
Memorial Stadium
University of Florida
Panama City
Tubb
Dotawa
Owens
Schuyler
Red Sellers
Concensus
Hart
Riley
Grant
Boozer
Williams
Geneva Sees Hope in U S Disarmament Proposals
In Geneva on April 23 delegates from major naval powers pressed the American disarmament plan. Hugh Gibson, the U S ambassador to Belgium, presented proposals that received serious consideration and approval from multiple government delegates, signaling potential agreement.
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Geneva
Hugh Gibson
Belgium
Firemen and Police Benefit Show Promises Record Crowd
Preparations are underway for the Memorial Stadium event Thursday and Friday led by Guy Baldwin to entertain up to 6,000 spectators. The program features fireworks reproducing the mayor and fire chief, drawings by local youths, vaudeville acts, dances, and acrobatics. Proceeds fund a benefit for injured officers and families.
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Memorial Stadium
Guy Baldwin
Baldwin
Rotary Luncheon Discusses Industrial and Social Service
F M Weatherly and Dr H C Dass led a Rotary Club program on community service from industrial and social angles. Weatherly praised Gadsden’s cooperation, urged regional teamwork, and contrasted with Dothan. Dr Bass highlighted Rotarian duties to church and home life. Campbell spoke on community service basics and Norman Spann urged travel to Marian na for club organization.
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Rotary Club
F. M. Weatherly
Chamber of Commerce
H. C. Dass
First Baptist Church
J. D. Campbell
Weatherly
Campbell
Gadsden
Dothan
Bass
Norman Spann
Marianna
Flood relief loans approved for local farmers
Checks totaling 52013 were received yesterday afternoon by county agent Henry Witherington for farmers in this section who applied for federal flood relief loans. Total received since applications began is 89000. Countywide, 312 applicants have been processed and only two were denied.
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Henry Witherington
Last Rites for Dr Folsom Held Tomorrow
The funeral for Dr. J. L. Folsom who died yesterday of heart trouble will be at First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. The casket will lie in state from 8 a.m. in the church vestibule. Dr. H. C. Bass will preside with Rev. J. M. Blankenship Rev. R. T. Wallace and Dr. A. J. Preston assisting. Burial with Masonic honors follows at the city cemetery. Fellows & Forrester are in charge. Active pallbearers include deacons from Mt. Pleasant and Newville churches. honorary pallbearers are listed Baptist ministers and deacons from Headland Avenue Baptist Church.
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J. L. Folsom
First Baptist Church
H. C. Bass
J. M. Blankenship
R. T. Wallace
A. J. Preston
Wallace
Masonic Hall
Fellows & Forrester
Mt. Pleasant
Newville
B. H. Harper
G. E. Deal
D. A. Trammel
J. FE. Zieglar
D. H. McInnis
F. H. Allen
T. E. Etheridge
W. C. Carter
M. Dennis
Over 500 Delegates Expected at Alabama Rotary Meet
More than 500 delegates are expected for the twenty sixth district Rotary conference in Montgomery on April 29 30. International speakers include John E Carlson Floyd Allen and Eugene Newsom with local President Theo L Meyer and committee organizing the event. Mayer will open the conference after introductions by Governor Graves and Mayor Gunter.
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Montgomery
Ala
Rotary Clubs
Alabama
International Organization
John E. Carlson
Kansas City
Floyd Allen
Detroit
General Motors Corporation
Eugene Newsom
Durham
N. C
Theo L. Meyer
Montgomery Rotary Club
Coast Guard Aide Resigns After Machine Gun Incident
Washington April 23. Assistant Secretary Lowman announced the resignation of James Ingram temporary boatswain of the coast guard who used a machine gun to attempt to stop an alleged ram runner in the Miami river recently.
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Washington
Sec. Lowman
The
Treasury
James 2. Ingram
Coast Guard Service
Miami River
Weather Alert Alabama Fair Tonight Through Wednesday
The forecast for Alabama calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures rise gradually with mild evenings and no precipitation expected.
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Alabama
Former Officer Indicted for Assault and Intent to Murder
Former Dothan police officer William Bryant was indicted by the Houston county grand jury on assault and intent to murder after a recent arrest involving a clash with Carroline White. He was released on bond as the case proceeds, while city officials dispute authority cited for the arrest. The grand jury also returned several other true bills including larceny and liquor transport cases, with multiple defendants released on bonds.
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William Bryant
Dothan
Houston County Grand Jury
Rollins
Bryant
Carroline White
Casey Culbreth
Whaley
Webb
Janie Lovett
William Barret
Dale County
Houston County
Wv. C. Lewis
Leslie Fellows
Gus Hughes
Columbus Dickerson
Claud Sawyers
James Perry
Tom Efford
Sam Pearce
Walter McInnis
William James
Mattie James
Kirkland Improves After Knife Assault
The condition of G A Kirkland of Monarch Dry Cleaning Co improved today after a severe pocket knife attack by Hugh Watson Saturday. Watson faces assault and battery charges on a 2309 bond as Kirkland recalls Watson charging with a knife after a trivial argument and him trying to fend off with a cue bridge.
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G A. Kirkland
Monarch Dry Cleaning Co
Hugh Watson
Adil
Watson
Kirkland
Postal Inspector Shot in Chicago Hotel Room Today
Chicago date April 23 postal inspector Evar Jackson was shot three times in a hotel room during an armed confrontation with four men linked to an £18,000 post office robbery. One suspect was captured while the others fled. Jackson was seriously wounded and a friend nearby was assisting.
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Chicago
T—Evar Jackson
Jackson
May Organize Aviation Country Club Soon In Birmingham
Birmingham, April 23. Organization of an Aviation Country Club is being considered after Miss Ruth Nichols toured the area. Nichols, one of two women with aviation transport licenses, is part of a continental tour promoting Aviation Country Clubs Inc. Local inactive memberships may be sought until a formal club forms.
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Aviation Country Club
Birmingham
Ala
Ruth Nichols
Aviation Country Clubs, Inc
Niss Nichols
Alabama
Thirteenth Alabama Federation of Music Clubs Opens
The executive board finished at noon and 300 delegates registered as the Alabama Federation of Music Clubs began its thirteenth annual convention in Dothan. Alonzo Meek presided. Clem Ezell welcomed guests. Tonight Eloise Cromwell and Herman Rosen perform at the city auditorium.
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Alabama Federation of Music Clubs
Alonzo Meek
Clem Ezell
Dothan
Eloise Cromwell
Herman Rosen
Assembly of God church begins on Woodland Drive
Construction starts on the Assembly of God church at 300 Woodland Drive in Dothan. Trustees say over 10000 dollars is being invested with completion targeted by October 15 and plans for annual camp meetings and a district council to draw thousands to the new edifice and attendant housing.
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Church of the Assembly of God
Woodland Drive
Warren May
Dothan
Assembly of God Church
May
Western Union Messenger Boy Hurt After Bicycle Car Collision
Frankie Lee Synco a 14 year old Western Union messenger rode his bicycle when he collided with a car driven by S M Bentley at Oates and Troy streets about 9 o clock. He was taken to a decal hospital unconscious with a severe mouth bruise and a deep cut on the right arm. He remained unconscious until about 1 this morning, hospital authorities say his condition today is improved.
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Frankie Lee Synco
Western Union Messenger
S. M. Bentley
Oates and
Troy Streets
Bentley
Troy Street
Lyncee
Lecture at Dothan Catholic Church Tonight at 7 30
The Rev Joseph F Cand C P of the Paulist Fathers in Winchester Tenn will lecture at Dothan Catholic Church tonight at 7 30 on Way I Am a Catholic The pastor and congregation invite Dothan citizens to hear him He is regarded as a leading southern eloquent lecturer and spoke in Eufaula last week.
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Joseph F. Cand
Winchester
Tenn
Dothan Catholic Church
Dothan
Father Carvil
Eufaula
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City Auditorium
New Stadium
Tubb and Sellers
U. S
Ira H. Virgin & Co
Zeiglar
Locating Industries
DR. Folsom
Rotary Meet
Coast Guard
H. Watson
Alabama Federation
George Houston Davis
J. Sanford Mullins
Stella Harris
American Music and Composition
H. O. Troup
Decatur
E. D. Montgomery
Sid Jines
Tuscaloosa
J. D. Jessce
Wetump
S. E. Washburn
Bolling
G. A. Leftwich
Mobile
Frances Allen
Margaret Thomas
W. H. Tay- Joe
Abbie Lewellyn Snoddy
Ivy Pearl Ray
L. A. Hobart
Bessie Mae Young
Gaylesville
G. L. Moore
Etter
Louise Laverry
Mabel Parker
Houston Hotel
A. Y.malone
Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs
National Federation of Music Clubs
George
Assembly of God
Western Union
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