Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
Sacred Harp singing a regular monthly event at Houston County courthouse at 1 20 p m Sunday under direction of the president. A special Sacred Harp sing at Rare First Church near Br Ga Sunday. Houston County Medical Society holds its regular meeting at 7 00 p m in the Medical Society auditorium Dr J W Windham president urged attendance at the public health building. Mrs Ann Cooper returned from Tuscaloosa after statewide Pilot Club presidents council meeting. She directs the regional laboratory in Dothan. Deeds accepted by commissioners to gain access to Hedstrand Street and South Dothan roadway. Union Toy factory planned for South Gains at retreat. no other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mxat
Houston County
Ingle
Iba
Rare First Church
Br Ga
Medical Societe
Medical Society
3. W. Windham
Motiaved
J. T. Cook
Modanna
USA
Ann Cooper
Tuscelonss
Alabama
Cooper
Dothan
Weselon
Brgpety
South Dothat
Hedstrant
Union Toy Factory
Reat
Burglar Held After Egg and Beer Heist
Pelle Helms, 23, is held on burglary charges after police traced a break in at Faro Ponta Date. Detectives say a beer case, eggs, pork, and shoes were found with him, witnesses place him near the theater with a safe, and he admitted breaking in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelle
Soter Hey
Ce Holt
Ing
Dollnn Theatre
Jack Smith
Lewis
Helms
Second Extension Of Limits Planned In Dothan
Dothan plans a second extension of city limits to include 40 acres adjacent to Madison Avenue in the southeastern area. Henry Hall develops the subdivision and requests inclusion in the corporate limits. The bid must be advertised for four weeks before introduction in the legislature. officials say no immediate population impact, as development is ongoing and residents will become Dothan residents once built. The 1907 local bill previously extended city limits in several directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Acrqa Pte
Madisan Avenue
Henry Hall
Regislature
New York Cotton Prices Rise on shipments and futures
New York cotton futures rose as buyers sought higher prices. The market showed gains across December and May contracts with quotes around 11,45 and 15 cents higher in late trading. Participants noted shifts in demand and favorable futures activity amid steady regional trade conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
FBI Public Enemy Believed Brain Behind Nashville Bank Robbery
Nashville police and the FBI say Bart Biream an ex-con with prior robberies in Tennessee and other states is the brains behind a $21,096 daylight holdup at the Centenniel Branch of American National Bank in West End. Two men wearing white Panama hats roared in, fired warnings, and escaped in a getaway car as tellers and customers cowered. Bircham, who escaped from jail six years earlier, was allegedly connected to other robberies in Alabama, Kansas, and Missouri, with investigators tracking him from Birmingham to Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Bart Bireham
Centenniel
American National Bani
Bireham
Tennessee
Montgomery
Ale
Bircham
Gsllway
Blrchem
Telier
Bransh
J. N Shockley
Vandarislit University
Foowall
West End
Son
Biscam Waa
Norwille Goo Company
Mustgordery
Als
FBI
Birmingham
Sailurz
Kansas
Wen
Coffeyville
Chanuic
Pittsture
Kansas City
Kanaan
Pansersty
Sue Mays
Mays
Monsger
Livestock Prices at Georgia Markets and Alabama Update
USDA reports arrivals of about 200 cattle 100 calves and 4000 hogs at eight plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Dothan Jacksonville and Tallahassee with hog prices steady. Prices for various weight ranges show mixed but firm trends across regions and a Montgomery market summary notes calves hogs and cattle in narrow ranges with steady opening bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville Ga
Cusda
Towale
Albany
Columbus
Maultric
Thomasville
Tifton
Dothan
Aia
Jacksonville
Tallahansee
Fin
Montgomery (Ap
Mkt
Union Stock Yarda
Trains 62 63 Retain Service For Marianna
Florida Public Utilities Commission will keep trains 62 and 63 in service while further investigation continues. The chamber of commerce urged the commission to reconsider and notified that the deviation was approved by executive secretary C. Glarey after discussions with Chamber President J. Lima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Florida
Public Utilities Commission
Pullman
Commerce
Chamber
J. A. Lima
C. Glarey
Red Party blasts Spellman editorials accuse Vatican links
In a lengthy editorial the Czech Red Party attacks Cardinal Spellman of New York and an American organization for espionage and sabotage. The piece accuses Spellman of close ties to Franco and Vatican intelligence, claiming it seeks to destabilize Democratic nations and align with Jesuit leadership under Montini. The author calls Spellman powerful and a symbol of reaction in a broader Soviet bloc critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Cxeniwstovakia
Wakiar
Perry
Francia
Cardinal Spellman
New York
Fengthy
Simon
Teresa Easter
Spellma “Sa
Cathal Merarchy
Éraltselmo Franco
Wevte Davera
Pesiza
Sleven
Hag
Standera
Soviet Union
Peoples Democratic Cuntea
Vvatican
Jensen
Theyueless
Vatican State
Secrasary Montini
Tman
Spellman
Judge Upholds Contempt Ruling in Klan Records Case
Atty Gen A A Carmichael and Solicitor Emmett Peery defend Morris contempt order as the State Supreme Court affirms that a citizen’s duty to law overrides private allegiance. Morris remains jailed until records are produced for a grand jury amid allegations of feigned burglary to gain freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Caremuienael
Emmett Percy
Bailes
Carenichact
Seleitor Perry
Jefferson County
Mouris
Wheeler
State Supreme Court
Morris
Mob Terrociem
Plary
Kar Klux Klan
Alabama
Tha Balding
Robus
Lester
Othey Corporation
Cotton harvest outlook and early ginning reports across counties
Farmers report a tough fight against boll weevils as Extension officials call the threat the worst in over a decade. Ginners and planters note increasing acreages due to peanut quota limits, with early bales appearing in Dothan, Ashford, and nearby counties. Prices around 35 to 50 cents per pound and a 480 pound bale shipped from Malvern illustrate varied early gin activity and expectations for the week ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Early
Seminole
Alabama
Max Brunet
Ashford Tasweele
Geneva County
Wiley Culvarhouse
Malvern
Clyde Segrest
C. M. Scott
Dothan
Stan
Timbleton
Newville
L. H. Hughes
M. L. Oakley Gin Company
Nna
Hughes
Mats Hales
Ginnard
Farm Teachers Plan Annual Vocational Agriculture Conference
Alabama farm teachers will meet August 4 and 5 at Troy for their annual planning conference. Ta 1 Sellers directs the Southeast Alabama district. Key topics include advancing vocational agriculture and FEA programs for the coming year with J C Cannon T L Moulknees and E L McGraw on the program. Seven counties Barbour Butler Coffey Covington Crenshaw Dale Elmore Geneve Feary Bauston Lowndes Montgomery and Pike are represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehers
Alabama
Thehr
Troy
Ta 1 Sellers
Ogee
Alex Barns
J.C. Cannon
T. L. Moulknecs
FFA
E. L. McGraw
Barbour
Butler
Coffer
Covington
Crenshaw
Dale
Blmaore
Geneve Feary
Bauston
Lowndes
Montgomery
Pile
Nyack Ambassadors to Present Program at Colomokee Church
Nyack Ambassadors from Nyack Missionary Training Institute will speak and direct a youth program at Colomokee Baptist Church seven miles north of Blakely tonight. The group, led by John Faylor, travels as Evangelist for Youth for Christ and performs in churches, concerts, and on radio, aiming for Christian ministry training and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely
Nynex
Nyack-on-Hudson
New York
John Faylor
Chattanooga
The
Missionary Institute
Grow
Cneist International
Percy Crawford
Ambassador
Pam Musi¢Ishe
Christan
Braides
Carnegie Hall
New York City
Arriva Twe Nyack
Canada
Mexico
Adoption on Italian case hinges on age and law
The Kreitzingers seek legal custody of Francesca Lucareni, an 18 month old baby, after Italian law blocks adoption unless parents are at least 50. Bill and Mildred consider long waits. Sydney Cole forwards pictures to U S officials. Rep Carl Hinshaw pushes to ease immigration rules, aided by Sen. Knowland. The effort to declare Francesca as natural parent progresses through Washington channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreizingers
Bill
Mildred
Franeeeca
Burbank
Calif
Sydney Cole
Cole
Walter R. Hinton
Hinton
Preas
Washington
Carl Hinshaw
Francesca Lucareni
Frances Kretzinger
Hinshaw
Watson B. Miller
Immigration
Justice and State Departments
Congress
Hopwer
Wits
Liam Keawland
Af Paden Jeu
Knowland
Uppen
Tong
Miss Kretsinger
Yearly account shows 104 280 7 expenditures exceed income
The report notes expenditures totaling 104 280 7 and an income shortfall of 13 908 880. It highlights major contributions from Pennsylvania and West Virginia with Ohio Illinois and Kentucky also listed. Most states received greater benefit payments than contributions, while a left over $60,004,000 accumulated in the first two years of expansion strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diss Roche
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Tnd
Mysterious blast damages home of gang boss Cohen
Los Angeles report details a blast at Mickey Cohen’s Brentwood residence amid an ambush that injured his associate and others. Police investigated possible prankster origins while noting Cohen’s shock and a small crater near a neighboring driveway. Authorities pursued grand jury probes into police graft tied to Cohen and Brenda Allen, with former police chief Morrall returning from vacation to face perjury charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Maxnel
Los Angeles
Mickey Cohen
Phil
Tristan Efn
Cohen
Marlan Wilkes
7Ohan
Star of Powder In
Olivers L. i
Lance
Zolin
Aueko
Brentwood
Kiliec
Shan’ Bork
Queen of Angels Hospital
Edward
Neddie) Herbert
Dee "Davie
Rory Cooper
Atate
Ito Cohen
C. B. Horrall
Imer
County Grand Jury
Morrall
Montana
al Strand
San Fernando Valley
Aundee Davis
Miss Allen
Wise Davis
Charles ‘Stoker
Max Solomon
Miss Allan
Stoker
Dal
Miss Davis
ST Waa
Sheriff's Deputies
Fakee
Neadie Herbert
Brn
Bemerding
Grand Jury
Vico
Legislative vote hurdles shadow reapportionment debate
The House and Senate clash over amendments as Fites and Bevan battle to pass reapportionment measures. House support falters with a long count delay and beckoning absent members, while Senators weigh a 21 vote threshold and possible return of the question. In the House Gov. Folsom faces an 80 million yard bond issue and an emergency gasoline tax amid stalled appropriation orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fite
Bevan
Squaker TW. M. Beck
Delo
Beck
Senate
Worriea
Gome
Auther
James EB. Folsom
Radiation uses and research advances in radioisotopes
A reading notes advances in radioactive materials used in medicine and science. It cites Union College mice studies with irradiation, thyroid treatment, tumor localization, and the broader role of radioisotopes as tracers in laboratory research. The text highlights growing techniques and understanding of radiotopes and their uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honensy
Union Gallece
Andy Ised
University 06 Cenver
Lawmakers Question State Department Cost Details on Aid
Representative Walter Judd and Representative John Vorys push back against a proposed 10.6 million dollar aid package, criticizing the State Department and military leaders for withholding details and supporting data amid days of hearings. They urge clarity before Congress commits funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ram
Walter H. Judd
Tina
John M. Vorys
State Department
Congress
Judd
Varga
Angie
Vorya
Calhoun Discusses 18nd Century Proposals At Meeting
Calhoun outlines plans for a hospital financing proposal to be heard at tomorrow nights session. The first public action toward establishing a hospital follows a 4-1 vote in Houston County for a 4 mill ad valorem tax. Special election set July 19 will fund Gow Wher project with one third from federal, state, and county sources. If approved, the county may float a loan repaid by the tax revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhountary
Houston County
Gow
Calhoun
Unclear suspect sought after vault of clues in July disappearance
A wealthy business man reported money missing during a July radio broadcast. Detectives searched a downtown residence after a raid and night surveillance yielded no clue to his whereabouts. Several African Americans were detained for questioning while fingerprints and police cooperation from major cities were checked. The man remained unconscious in a hospital unit guarded by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore
Olso
New York
Burlington
N. C
Washigton
Bnpor
Ozark Chamber Installs Officers Amid Address by Ward
Ozark Alabama Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at Cowikee Mill with mayoral and other officials in attendance. Ward noted Alabama growth and urged business leaders to resist central government and seek local unity while officers were installed, including President H Holman Jr and Vice President Hubert Lane. A motorcycle automobile crash near Dothan High School injured two, with Godwin and Worthy among those involved, while police investigated the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark
Alabama
Chamber of
M. Ward
Ozark Chamber Ommerce
Chamber of Comnmerce
Installa ‘Los of
C. H. Ate Jeinson
Hubert Lane
W. B. Drew
Ando
Tom Gott
Dovaglag Brown
Noel G. Andrews
S. Kirke Adams
Cowikee Mi
Mobile
Montgomery
Birmingham
America
Washington
Dale
Mrs. Anderson Given Radio for Rotary Pianist Service
Meg Addie Anderson Wilson was honored at a Rotary meeting for 23 years as club pianist. Since affiliating with Rotary International in 2018 she is noted as the only woman Rotarian, receiving a radio prize. She founded the Dothan Harmony Club and helped organize the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1847, with National Federation of Music Clubs citing her contributions to American music. Her compositions include Under the Rose Orange Blossom and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg
Addie Anderson Wilson
Die jVean Rotaer
Rotary International
Wilson
Fistin Jas
Dothan Harmony Club
Ganize
National Federation of Music Clubs
Sho
Unshine
Iso
4Anie Lurie Hermon
Harmon
Japan
Kore
Government Goes In Red During July
Washington AP reports the Treasury shows July 1929 deficit of 1.69 billion as the first month of fiscal 1690. Spending totaled 3.49 billion with receipts around 0.14 billion, pushing the national debt above 283 billion briefly before settling near 253.9 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Treasury
Ambassador Stuart Departs China for United States
Okinawa dispatch reports J. Leighioe Stuart, U.S. ambassador to China, arrived by plane in Okinawa as he and a small group of embassy officials begin homeward flight from Nanking, the first foreign diplomats seen there since their capture last April. They are expected to continue via Guam and Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinawa
J. Leighioe Stuart
China
Nanking
United States
Swart
Party
Ile
Tomorcow
Guam
Horaihalu
Forces parade at Gratenwoehr as occupying units display fire power
A U S occupation troops review at Grater Ian training grounds showcased nine field artillery battalions and three light tank companies. General Clarence A. Huebner organized the event as U S and Allied planners map an integrated European defense role, weighing how American forces should be structured in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feist
Dief Aiwa
Zarnpe
Gratenwoehr Palad
Adolf ™ Fitter
Port Am
Graterian
Air Force
Clarance A. Huebner
Germany
U. S
Zane Bradley
Heidelberg
European Defense Organization
Bradley
New Orleans Cotton Futures Slump Amid Volatile Trading
In New Orleans the cotton market showed a mixed session with futures slipping about 20 cents per 100 pounds on some contracts while others edged higher. Active months included Oct, Dec, Mar, May, and July with varied quotes across the board reflecting overall nervousness in prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Atil
Also Mentioned on This Page
D.D.T
Southern Airmotive, Inc
Napier Field
Dothan, Ala
Brains
Czech
Red Party
Editoriel
Farm Teachers
Nyack
Colomokee Church
Ay the Fly
Ward
Ozark Chamber
Gene Ciodwin
Hoopitat
South Oates
Bolive
Meres Ag Ptarcyelk
Jack
Ae Han
George Zhinden
Autom
Worthy
Zhinden
Wilkes
Godwin
Godwitz
Dothan High School
Mrs. Anderson
Rotary
Stuart
Panama City
Coa
Ches
Louge Deegan
Mia
Fanami City
Ann
BAY Line
Cone
Jack Hovater
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!