Martial Law Curbs East Texas Oil Wells
Aug. 17 Texas AP report says Governor Ross Sterling declared partial martial law in East Texas and ordered air producing wells shut down to prevent resource depletion. Four counties Rusk Gregg Smith and Polk cover about 3,008 square miles as oil conservation steps aim to stabilize prices and industry. The move follows a new oil conservation measure approved by the legislature and awaited by the railroad commission.
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Texas
Everoor
Ross Sterling
East
Brerting
Ghia
State Railroad Commission
Farmers Meeting 10 Set Friday At Midland City High
J C Lowery of Auburn will be principal speaker at a farmers rally Friday night at Midland City High School. He will discuss winter grains and yield crops and answer questions. The meeting, called by W D Thomason and Prof A R Long, starts at 7 20 p.m. Farmers in the Midland City territory are invited.
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J. C. Lowery
Auburn
Midland City High School
W.D. ‘Thomason
Dale County
Lowery
Hema
Mit
R. Thomason
4. R. Long
Mil Farteers
Midland City
Ferritory
Whch
Thorisson
Birmingham City Costs Less Than Atlanta Operation
Birmingham city operation cost 7.30 dollars per capita less than Atlanta. Birmingham total operating cost 35,000,406 dollars for departments, or 28.78 per capita, versus Atlanta 8,171,572 dollars or 20.08 per capita. Birmingham revenues 0.12 per capita, debt 20,471,000 dollars (~880 per capita) against Atlanta debt 16,909,000 dollars (~5436 per capita).
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Birmingham
Atlanta
Air travel carried passengers nationwide in 19 last year
Washington based AP report shows domestic air transport carried hundreds of passengers weekly nationwide last year. The note cites an average of 3437 per day and mentions 106 routes operating domestically, reflecting rising air travel activity.
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Washington
Thisantry
Perecaster
Stock offer during political race cited by Smith
Frank L. Smith said Julius Rosenwald offered him 100000 shares of Sears Roebuck during a political race. The Chicago claim referred to Smith quitting the United States senate contest after an ejectment fight. Smith denied accepting the offer in a letter to Professor Carroll Wonddy of the University of Chicago.
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Sena
Rosenwald
Chicago
Frank DL. Smith
Julius Rosenwald
Cage of
Frank
Solth
Smith
Hugh McGill
Clio Woman, 77, Dies After Long Illness
Clio resident Mrs. John W Stephens, 77, died at her home Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Methodist church with ministers from Clio officiating. Burial followed at Pes River Cemetery west of Clio. She was a Methodist and survived by 10 children, 44 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren. pallbearers were sons and sons-in-law.
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Mire
John W Stephens
Cilo
Methodist
Clio
Ed Stephens
Midland City
Jim
John Stephens
Noah Stephens
Brundidge
Charle Stephens
Orlando
Fla
Herbert Stephens
Macon
Albert Stephens
Birmingham
Maude
Clyde Stephens
Milo
Mre. C. Hartsog
Dothan
Pens
Mra. Stephens
Colorful Alabama Judge Reappointed
In Birmingham on August 17 AP reports Judge Abernathy, known locally as Judges Ab, has been reappointed to the Jefferson county court of misdemeanor and felonies. The county commission set the new term through January 1 1854. Downs, former sheriff, becomes chief clerk of the court.
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Birmingham
Judes Ab
Aremont
Juniata Alabama
Jefferson County
Abernathy
Birmminghais
Judgs Ab
W.O. (Downs
Black inmate tries stealing sheriff auto for prison return
Deputy Sheriff John Hilson caught a Black man early Sunday morning attempting to steal Sheriff Joe Rolling’s car on E. North Street. Tim Wilkins, who said he would be back at Kilby, faced two years in the penitentiary for auto theft, according to Hilson.
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Kilby
Tim Wilking
Joe Rolling
John Hilson
Viking
Hilson
Wilkins
E. North Street
Contracts Awarded For Improvements At Maxwell Field
Two Birmingham firms receive Maxwell Field contracts from Major Gen. John L. De Witt. The Red Batson company, Inc. wins roads curbs and gutters 683,044 and water system extension 13,270. A. J Honeycutt company gets outfall sewers 17,069. Additional contracts include drainage system Horntuckle Construction Atlanta 18,209 and sanitary sewers Carey Reed Lexington 5,71. Total contracts amount to 125,455.
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Birmingham
John L. de Witt
States Army
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Red Batson Company, Inc
A. J Honeycutt Company
Quartermaster General
Washington
Horntuckle Construction Company
Atlanta
Carey Reed Company
Lexington
Ineligible for Junior Chamber of Commerce leader
Birmingham August 17 AP Aa Rountree Jr state president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce has been declared ineligible for membership for reaching the age limit. He is 35 and must transfer to the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce to continue civic work. He joined December 1 1929 and has served on the executive board seven years. He will remain state president until the annual meeting in the fall.
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Birmingham
Rountree, Jr
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Birmingham Junior Chamber of Commerce
Rountree
Birmingham Jaycees
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Pountree
Otnee
Causes of crime report tied to Birmingham districts
The Wickersham Commission study on causes of crime identifies Birmingham's central business district and industrial zones in Ensley and North Birmingham as the most delinquency prone areas. The report maps juvenile offenders to city sections, noting 40 percent of residents are Black and that most delinquents are aged 15 to 23, with many charged for activity.
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Washington
Birmingham
Ensley
Wickersham Commission
Seattle
Denver
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Richmond
Ratia
Wandlawn
South Mighland
West End
South Eastey
Measure Vitamin G Across Arkansas Crops
In Fayetteville Arkansas on August 17 AP reports University of Arkansas researchers Paci L Day and William J Derpy presented to the American Chemical Society that beets carrots and turnips contain small amounts of a so called growth vitamin G. They note five to six times more vitamin G may be found in turnips and carrots than in roots used for growth studies.
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Fatetteville
Ark
Huntere
Paci
L. Day
Willam J. Derpy
University of Arkansas
American Chemical Society
Uncertain Cotton Prospects Amid Harvest Across Alabama
Alabama farmers push to harvest cotton amid uncertain conditions from boll weevils and rainfall. Reports from Cullman Limestone and other counties note bumper crops in vegetables and fruit, while statewide fertilizer use shows no overall decline. Temperature drops and continued rain hinder cotton fruiting as workers pick along the Gulf Coast and assess the crop’s eventual size.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
R. M. Reaver
Cullman County
Sweet Potato Center
Clarke County
Colbert
Sumter
Memphis Church Meeting Aug 30 In Dothan Area
The Memphis church five miles south of Dothan hosts the fifth Sunday meeting on August 30 with a pickle lunch at noon. Program includes song services, Sunday school, and a talk on building a better Sunday school led by C. Bennett. Columbia Baptist Association meets October 16 and 15 at Bay Springs church. Also notes: 1930 acres clover planted by Jackson County farmers and poultry vaccination campaigns in Petty County.
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Memphis
Dothan
W. W. Whiddon
Columbus Baptist Association
Whiddon
Memphis Sunday School
Wil Toze
Berman
W. G. Dean
C. ¢ Bennett
Worgast
Jack Gheesling
Columbia
Bay Springs
Plans Made for Women's Golf Tournament at Mobile Docks
Marion M. Caskie named chairman of Alabama Mobile docks plan on Oct 1. John Budd of Dothan Country Club said a tri state women’s golf tourney is planned for September with invitations to 16 clubs in Alabama Florida and Georgia. Eight to ten Dothan women expected to compete. silver trophies for flight winners.
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Marion M. Caskie
Mobile Docks
John Budd
Dothan
Budd Eld
Alabame
Northwest Fiarda
Georgia
Budd Maid
Dolthan
Montgomery
Marion
Marwall Caskle
Virginia
Alabama
Ala‘Daina
Remington
Conkle
Roanoke
Baltimore
Fork Union Military Academy
Piedmont Business College
Lanchburg
Fifth Thrift Day to Be Wednesday
Merchants announce the fifth Community Thrift Day to be held Wednesday featuring summer bargains for stock for the new season. Many articles are suitable for various uses though not all will be suitable for full use. Large crowds are expected as shoppers aim to save on purchases during this thrift event. The Dothan Eagle partners with local merchants in planning the event.
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Dothan
Alga
RYAN
Jury Duty Popular During These Days
Birmingham August 17 AP Hard times have been shown to the Jefferson county jury board as locals flood the office seeking jury duty. Clerks report no shortage of applicants while the $2 per day fee attracts many to the process. The board expects to fill about 28 480 names by September 1 when the jury box is reopened. A state law prevents a woman from serving on juries.
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Birmingham
Jefferson County Jury Board
Oxensex
Slibis
Preaona Frog
Ife
Farmers plan seed production to cut costs in Madison County
Madison county farmers push a plan to produce and save seed for multiple crops to avoid buying weeds. The effort, guided by County Agent J. B. Mitenel, aims to create a self supplied seed source and reduce future expenses.
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Froduce
Huntsville
Ala
Madison County
J. B. Mitenel
Two Federal Judges At Kennamer Family Reunion
Broad Kennamer family event in Kennamer Cave near Woodville Alabama expects two federal judges to attend. Franklin B Kennamer of Oklahoma and Charles B Kennamer of Montgomery hold high offices, while Jon F Kennamer serves as postmaster at Woodville. Family history notes over 2,430 members with traditions from Kennamer Cove dating back more than a century. The reunion plans a day of meals and short speeches with guests urged to attend.
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Ide
Cankie
Wenhington
Virginlat
Montgomery
Montgomery Transportation Bureau
Honore
Hime
Thin Flags
Iife
Southern Traffic
Alabama Navigation
Division of Transportation
Federal Pood
Alabama
Woodville
Alt
Kennamer Cave
Elverst
Jon FR
Kennamer
Woortvilla
Marriage Licenses Issued In Private Office This Week
Three couples obtained marriage licenses in a private office during the week. Esker Dal len ienerk and Mystice Lyon were among the couples. Other names include Fufue Givens and Dethax, William Jahaeos and jJuna Mee Lewis, Blakely, Georgia.
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Ienerk
Esker Dallen Ifagies
Mystice Lyon
Battier
Tan Wiliam Jahaeos
jJuna Mee Lewis
Blakely
Grand Jury Examines Bribery Case In Jefferson County
Montgomery Aug 17 The grand jury heard key witnesses in an inquiry into alleged bribery and bill tampering connected with the Jefferson county license commissioner act Pete Jarman secretary of state led as first witness followed by Representative Amit Barber and Earl Speight secretary of the Senate Sed significant testimony pointed to a fee clause insertion after the bill paused in the House Several Jefferson county officials were listed as future witnesses and the panel was expected to finish today
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Montgomery
Grand Jury
Jefferson County License Commissioner
Pete Jarman
Amit Barber
Jefferson County
Bis
Earl Speight
Senate
Speight
Miller
Haddley Stewart
Les Edmundson
W. D. Bishop
Eartier
Wamlon
Courthouse Renovation Awarded to Goodson Brothers
The bid for repainting plastering and redecorating the courthouse was awarded today to Goodson Brothers of Valdosta Georgia for 3286 dollars. The work is to be completed by October 1 with some delays due to ongoing court sessions this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodson, Brothers
Valdosta
Goodson Brothers
Goodson Rei
Goodenn
About 200 farmers plan strawberry crop in area
About 200 area farmers will plant an average of one acre of strawberries this year. County farm agent J. L. Witherington said the plan was set at Rehobeth School ten miles south of Dothan. If small scale success occurs, larger production is expected next year.
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J. 1
Witherington
Rehobeth School
Rollea
Dothan
Total Nabbed Here Reaches 57 As Dry Agents Arrest More
Dry agents report a total of 57 arrests today in the middle district of Alabama. Individuals named include Jules, charged with bootlegging, who has posted bond. Others jailed yesterday include Chip Register, Harper, Rip Craps, and associates from Geneve, Dale, Houston, Kortee, and Henry counties.
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Jules
Chip Register
White
Harper
Rip Craps
Yeaterday
Nybor
Middle
Alabama
Geneve
Dale
Houston
Kortee
Henry
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