Muscle Shoals Plant Leases Sought Proposals Sought
The Muscle Shoals commission called for bids by September 1 to operate nitrate plants for fertilizer production and agriculture. Meetings will be held in Alabama and Tennessee to hear interested parties, with proposals to include Cove Creek dam and an equalizing dam below Muscle Shoals.
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Florence
Ala
Hide
Sam F. Hobbs
Selma
Barman
Tate
Commission
Washington
Hoover
Congress Edward O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Young Dothan Man Dies At Hospital
Daniel Lanier Clements of E North Street died at a Dothan hospital after an illness of almost a month. Peritonitis was the cause. He is survived by his wife and young son James Lanier. mother Mrs Elizabeth Clements of Dothan. two sisters Mrs W P Glover of Montgomery and Miss Blanche Clements of Ashe, N C. two brothers Scott Clements of Montgomery and Edison Clements of Birmingham. The funeral was to be at his home in the afternoon with Rev Mills and Rev Bicker officiating. Burial in Florala cemetery. Fellows & Forrester in charge. Pallbearers: H D Melton, Carl Newton, Ivey Miller, BF McPeak, Percy Doster. Honorary pallbearers: Ross Helms, Adis Norton, Homer Williams, Press Heath, Jordan.
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Daniel Lanier Clements
North Street
Dothan
Clements
James Lanier Clements
Elizabeth Cements
W P Glover
Montgomery
Blanche Clements
Ashewit
Sck Clements Montgomery
Edison Clements
Birmingham
Ross Helms
Adis Norton
Homer Williams
Heath
Mr Jordan
Crowds Pack Opening of Oldtime Camp Meeting
Large crowds attend the oldtime camp meeting at the Assembly of God camp grounds on Edgewood Drive. Rev. Lovie P Shas of Atlanta leads the opening services for a period through August 16. Hurricane themed evangelist and the quartet and singers assist in the event.
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Assembly of God
Edgewood Drive
Lovie P Shas
Atlanta
Rey Mr Shaw
Miami
Fii
Rey ZW Bullock
Evan Bist
Cemp
Alabama Receives 57320 For Timber Growth Grant
Col Page S Bunker announces federal funding of 57320 for Alabama to promote timber production next year. Funds will support forest planting and fire protection with a 4000 increase over last year, highlighting the role of forests in national welfare and state development.
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Montgomery
Col Page S Bunker
State Forest
Alabama
Cat Bunker
Col Bunker
Artillery Bandmen to Play Downtown Concert Tonight
The 317th Field Artillery band presents the first of August concerts on the courthouse lawn starting at 8 o clock. Electric lights illuminate the lawn for the series. The group is regarded as one of the Souths best National Guard bands.
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Court House
Alabama DAV officials to attend city meeting
Witham of Selma state commander and Barre of Selma adjutant are due in Dothan to attend a DAV organization meeting at the court halls tonight. Other former world war veterans are expected to join as talks cover organizing the local DAV chapter and related officers' remarks.
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Alabama
D.A.V
Witham
Rowntrer
Amercan
Barre
Gal
Selma Gee
Mertag
Tonih
DA V
Roun'ree
Ste
Notable Slaying Case Sparks Hendersonville Court Action
A Hendersonville murder case prompts court hearings after the death of a woman linked to her husband. The article notes a judge overseeing motions as investigators pursue charges and potential motives, with emphasis on the unfolding prosecution and trial dates.
Bus Plunge Kills 22 At Open Drawbridge
An inland bus returning from a fishing trip plunged through an open drawbridge on the Sandpit river. Twenty four people died in the water 40 feet below including Warren Lewtch the driver and owner and his son On Newton. Rescue teams searched the river for bodies as danger lights burned at the bridge.
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Georgetown & C
Seach
Warren Lewtch
Newton
Jesus Opens Eyes Through Revival Sermon by Pastor Smith
Rev James Allen Smith of Central Baptist Church in Decatur led a revival at Headland Avenue Baptist Church urging faith in Jesus to open spiritual eyes and save people from sin. He described Jesus passing by through song and prayer and urged families to invite Christ into daily life while noting the healing power and need for personal revival.
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Jesus
James Allen Smith
Central Baptist Church of
Decatur
Headland Avenue Baptist Church
Mr Smith
Mr Smth
Christ
Mr Smiths
Newton College
Howard College
Birmingham
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Horace Mr Smith
Gil Han
Negroes Fire On Doctor Near Ozark
A posse hunted two black men after they fired on Dr H W Caldwell who was driving near Ozark three miles north of the city. One assailant shot at the physician while both fled toward a swamp between Ozark and Arcadia. motive unknown and one suspect was described in a blue shirt and white striped trousers.
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Ozark
Artton
H W Caldwell
Montgomery
Arion
Dr Caldwell
Caldwell
Coldwell
Fleas Spread Disease From Dogs To Humans Warn Officials
In Montgomery Alabama on August 4 AP reports the agriculture department warns fleas carry plague and will bite humans as readily as dogs. Remedies include creosote solutions powdered pyrethrum and avoiding contaminated bedding. spraying and clean nesting help control fleas in poultry and other areas.
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Montgomery
Department of Agriculture
Bether
Communists Blamed For Chicago Battle
In Chicago on a hot August day tensions flared on the South Side as clashes erupted. Authorities reported casualties and arrests amid accusations directed at communist agitators. Mayor Cermak pledged action against those responsible.
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Chicago
Inday
South Side
Cermak
Seek More Evidence Against Al Capone
A garbled archival item discusses pursuing further evidence in the Al Capone case. References to federal matters appear alongside fragmented phrases about investigations and legal actions.
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al Capone
Growers Seek Standard Market for Peanut Crop
Aug 4 AP Montgomery report notes 1500 farmers from nine Alabama peanut counties and Jackson County Florida join the Florida Alabama Peanut Association to market crops cooperatively. Leaders Seth P Storrs and G W Ray push weighing grading financing and selling plans to improve the industry and market access nationwide.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Jackson County
Fla
Florida Cooperative Peanut Association
Seth P Storrs
Ray
Intal
Pennute Ag
Hendie
Family Faces Narrow Escape As Fire Destroys Residence
A family of 12 narrowly escaped a blaze that destroyed their home near Lethon between Aghfart. The fire caused no confirmed deaths or injuries. Fire brigades battled flames through the night with extensive property loss and questions about origin.
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Morrin
Lethon
Aghfart
Mercia
Chicken Has Four Legs Yet Cannot Walk
A garbled OCR segment mentions a chicken with four legs that will not walk, alongside scattered names and place fragments. The readable center is an improbable poultry note amid stray references to places like Montgomery and Birmingham and odd phrases about eggs and creeds.
Cheaper Church Electric Rate Ruled Not Legal
City officials in Dothan faced a legal ruling that the council cannot grant churches a lower electricity rate. Despite support from several councilmen, an attorney concluded such a rate cut exceeds council powers. The council did amend the contract with Alabama Power to clarify a rate change option, potentially saving $1500 to $2000 annually.
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Dothan
OS Lewin
Queens One Council
Odineante
Alabama Power Company
Nuyle
Mra W
Forrester
JL Vaughn
IP Scar
More Smith
Vaughn
Keith
Favons Smith
FLAN
J P Botta
Himith
Karoline Tie
Heelty Hind
Dave
Oltyn
Arma Bay
Sefinerey
Grand jury probes bribery scheme in Montgomery
A Montgomery special grand jury investigating alleged bribery and irregularities took a recess after a partial report. The panel plans to hear more evidence and summon witnesses as the probe into bribery attempts involving Senate secretary Hart Speight and a liquor machine bill continues.
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Montgomery
Angual
Holle Hordelbein
Inulemienta
Hart Speight
Senate
Three Men Charged After Brutal Brick Attack
Sheriff forces arrest Len Curry, Lee Eddie Ward, and Spurt Trotter after they allegedly struck Ichante Smith with a brick. Other reports include burglary, prohibited liquor violations, and attempted murder charges against different suspects.
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Len Curry
Lee Eddie Ward
Trotter
Ichante Smith
Bargen
Aanaull
Bai Petsane
Bleak country hop ahead of Lindberghs around world aviators
Weather delays loom for the Lindberghs vakation flight from Baker Lake to Jarin as they plan a hop over bleak Hunter Bay. Pangborn and Hern-ton Jr await better conditions to begin their attempt from Khabarovsk to Nome to beat the Post Gatty record. Reg Robbins and Jarsia Jo abandoned their Seattle to Tokyo attempt after a landing in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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sBy
Lindbergh
Baker Lake Can
Jarin
Hunter Bay
Aklavik Clyde Pangborn
Hugh Hernton, Jr
Khabarovak
Siheris
Nome
Pongborn and
Hérndon
Post
Gatty
Reg Robbins
Jarsia Jo
Seattle
Wasa
Tokyo
Japan
Pairbanks
Alaska
Dollar Demonstration Shows Power of One Dollar
The Green Bay Garden Florist shop on North Forter Street hosts a paper dollar day with 31 Dothan merchants participating. A dollar is split across 30 stores and totaling merchandise will be awarded to the three women who estimate the nearest value. Items include ready to wear clothing, drugs, groceries, furniture and more. merchants and families are barred from the guessing contest.
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Green Bay
Appoa
Fam Mies
Green Finy Feardens
Rear lights urged for wagons and trucks in Hauattiy County
Sheriff Joe Rolling warns that many accidents and several deaths result from wagons and trucks lacking rear lights. He cites ongoing crashes and injuries tied to darkness and poor visibility in Hauattiy County.
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Hauattiy
Joe Rolling
Many Cases Waived To Grand Jury Here
Waived charges include transportation offenses in a local grand jury session. The reports show several individuals entered waivers and faced proceedings at the county courthouse. Details on identities and outcomes are limited in the readable fragments.
Repair Plant Faces Shutdown Amid Rising Waste Concerns
A repair facility under pressure faces possible closure as officials review waste handling and emissions. The plant operators cite compliance with standards while neighbors urge stricter limits and faster action. Local authorities and the company representatives will meet to discuss next steps and potential remedies.
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Kells Springs
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Capone Storm Center
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Wikkerson
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