John George Haigh Dies on Gallows in London
John George Haigh a 49 year old English killer was hanged at Wandsworth Prison for the murder of Mrs Olive Durand Deacon. He confessed to eight other London area killings, claiming to drink blood from his victims. Observers noted calm behavior, with limited official witnesses and post execution notices confirming death.
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James F. McGlince
London
John George Haigh
England
Wandsworth
Haigh
Sam
Buk
Albert Pierrepoint
Britain
Post Office
Halgh
Uloy
Suseex
Stephen Demotriadi
Prion
Maj
Ac.s.n. Benked
Ison
Leslie * Inghamsydn
Ralgh
Home Office
Durand-Deacon
Court. Com
Dracula
Jack the Ripper
Fire drill proves volunteers can perform in a pinch
In Slocomb a public fire drill tested four of twelve volunteer firefighters who arrived quickly, some without shirts, while W E Pybus aided the run. The test was deemed a success despite limited participation, with local citizens calling it a solid demonstration of skill and a highlight since the last peanut queen festival.
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Atip
Segust
Dothan
W. E. Pybus
Slocomb
Slocomb’s New Fire Truck Proves Quick In Debut Run
Slocomb’s first city owned fire engine, a bright-red “Number One” truck, passed a late night test with a dramatic demonstration. Volunteers and residents joined a mock blaze, with a crowd gathering as hoses were connected and the booster tank fired. The event fun and risky, yet hailed as a successful initiation for future service.
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Slocomb
Ewell Anderson
Monroe
Tom Griffin
T. Raines
Randolph Avery
L. M Segrist
Geagle
L. W. Segrist
Ewell
Atlle
Monroe Weeks
Brundidge Horse Show Promises 100 Entries From Several States
Brundidge Special reports more than 100 horses from several states will compete in a show on August 25 at Brundidge High School athletic field. The event, sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association and the baseball club, anticipates about 2,000 spectators. Judging begins at 1 p.m. with barbared barbecue served at 5 p.m.
Rev Hardin Named New Principal Of Malvern Junior High
Geneva special reports Rev C Hardin of New Brockton has been appointed principal of Malvern Junior High. Collins announced the move noting Hardin’s years as a high school principal and that other teaching positions are being filled. County schools operate 15 lunchrooms and improvements are planned at Oak Grove and Black. some schools without lunchrooms miss federal aid.
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Geneva
C. Hardin
New Brocktor
Malvern
Courtty Educatot
Colting
Collins
Hardin
Geneve County
Oak “Grove
Black
Senate approves land act and new federal court division
In a government session, President and senators debated and passed a land act reclaiming land for government use amid a duck dispute. A House measure to create a new Federal Court division for the Southern Circuit at Swainsboro was approved, with a related $250,000 allocation for Prince Preston.
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Nashington
Ettingham County
Jarathera
Wilson
Landaga
Sendte
Swaingsboro
Prince Preston
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Jack the Rippers
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Mase
Onder
Rev. Hardin
Malvern Junior High
Montevallo
Jagger
Wright Brothers
North Mcdonough ST
Montgomery
Alabama
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Palmer's
Joselli
Kay Dunhill
Leslie Fay
Lomas Leeds
Dell Lee
Henry County
H. L. Palmer CO
Midland City
Tyremia
Oldsmobile
iira-Metic
Drice
Om Seriow
Conta Jens
Ryder-Matic
Whirlaway
Fichet
LE Motors
Lex Dowling
North Foster Street
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