County May Aid In Experiment Station Project
Commissioner Clarke says Houston Henry and Dale counties may buy a 220 acre farm near Headland for a state agricultural experiment station. Land cost about 26000, Henry county would pay 12000, others cover remaining half. state to build, equip, and maintain. Clarke urges board approval after review. Holland favors plan.
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Houston County
Henry and Dale County
Board of Revenue
Clarke
E. M. Weatherly
Chamber of Commerce
State Agricultural Department
Henry County
Houston
Dale
Pla
Boar
K. P. Holland
Holland
Opportunities Then and Now Address by Dr Bass at Rotary
Dr Hardie Bass spoke on Opportunities Then and Now at the Rotary noon meeting led by President Charlie Newton. He argued the good old days are for the past and today offers more chances to those who will seize them, noting corporate diversification creates paths for young workers and funding supports education for all.
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Hardie Bass
Rotary Club
Charlie Newton
Albert Logue
Wilson
Voda
Renfroe
Linke 2
Eufaula Fetary Club
Eufaula
Banaalan
Privat
Sebgsis
Vitaphone Expert to Prescribe Alterations at Alabama Theatre
C F Smith of New York City will inspect the Alabama Theatre to prescribe necessary alterations for installing Vitaphone and Movietone equipment. Alabama plans include extended sound clarity and synchronized film sound, with potential equipment arrival by November as manufacturers race to meet demand for talking pictures.
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Dotvan
Alabama Theatre
C. F. Smith
New York City
J.C. Wadlington
Smith
Electrical Research Products Co
New York
Alabama
Wailington
New Orleans
Mr. Smith
Vitaphone
Mov Fone
Engle
Movietone
Arrest of H. G. Kirkland for failure to pay debt
H G Kirkland was arrested yesterday charged with failure to pay 883.97 on demand. The warrant was sworn out by the Waco Pep dealer here, noting educational funding as a priority. Geore Maione announced Salvation Army drive to raise operating expenses within two months and urged Rotary Club members to participate. Absent: Clem Eztll, Ed Hawkins, Bill Sprouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL. G. Kirkland
Waco
Geore Maione
Salvation Army
Rotary Club
Clem Eztll
Ed Hawkins
Bill Sprouse
Road engineer charged with obscene language bond posted
B. Hatch state highway department engineer connected with the Dothan Campbellton road building crew was arrested by Sheriff Rollins for using abusive and obscene language in the presence of ladies. He posted a $500 bond. Unconfirmed rumors of other charges circulate among local residents, with details not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hatch
State Highway Department
Dothan-Campbelton Road
Rollins
Hatch
Red Crew
Orphan Girl Tries Jump From Car Injuring Self
Efier Nichole an adopted child from Macon Georgia fell from a moving car while retrieving her hat near Southport Florida. She struck her head on the road and remained unconscious as she was being transported for medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effier Nichole
Macon
Edward B. Banks
Southport
Fla
Man Arrested After Wearing Stolen Clothes
John Woodland was arrested by Sheriff Vollins in Vicksburg after entering Mr Wil son’s home Tuesday and wearing a suit he had stolen. He is charged with grand larceny and held on a $500 bond.
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Wilson
Vicksburg
John Woodland
Vollins
Woodland
Mother of Dothan Lady Dies in Troy Wednesday
Mrs. HL Davidson mother of Mrs. Ellen Grimes, former Malone Beall Dry Goods employee, died in Troy Wednesday evening, with the report reaching here this morning. Cuba Grants Recognition to Signalist Government of China per recognition decree signed by President Machado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Troy
HL Davidson
Ellen Grimes
Malone Beall Dry Goods Company
Cuba
Havana
China
State Department
Machado
Permits issued for two new city homes
Building permits have been issued at the city clerk's office for W. C. Penn to construct a house at 2 Montana Street for 2300 dollars and for AL McClean to build a home on College Street costing 33000 dollars.
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W. C. Penn
Montana Street
AL McClean
College Street
Wiregrass Merchants Brace for Cotton Harvest Delays
Merchants across Wiregrass express impatience as cotton harvest lags behind last year. Ginners report meager volumes with only three bales ginned in Hartford versus 200 the prior year. similar weakness noted in Slocomb Geneva Coffee Spring Samson Headland and Ashford. Buyers remain conservative though optimism grows for fall and winter demand as Dothan traders report heavier purchases from eastern markets.
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Hartford
Geneva
Slocomb
Coffee Spring
Samson
Headlaw
Ashford
Dothan
Boytie
Mmitar
Celebration plans tied to Alaga bridge and highway projects
Wi M Weatherly of the chamber of commerce says a celebration for the Alaga bridge and Campbellton highway will be held in abeyance until completion. Delays from weather and contractor changes push finish dates beyond October or year end, but Dothan merchants still plan a formal opening to mark a new trade area once traffic begins.
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Ala
Dothan-Campbehon
Wi. M. Weatherly
Chamber of Commerce
of Wax
Alaga
12 Ix
Iy Wi Ra Danopey
Campbelian
Weatherly
Alleged Killer to Testify in Five-Year Romance Claim
In Los Angeles on August 23, 1947, Leo Kelly, accused killer of Myrtle Mellus, a wealthy society woman, will testify at preliminary hearings as the defense contends the case centers on a five year clandestine romance. The defense promises evidence of extramarital affairs involving other affluent women linked to the suspect.
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Los Ange
Leo
Kelly
Kluyer
Mre
Myrtle Mellus
Eoungel
Hann
Feigftien
Tri-motored Marine Plane Flies 930 Miles to Honduras
A tri motor Marine aircraft departed for a 930 mile water flight to Honduras from Miami. Commander Frank Sehlit led the crew as they tackled the voyage across the Caribbean toward Tele Honduras, with the flight starting early in the morning.
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Honduras
Miami
Ausared
Washington
Maringua
Nicaremua
Tele
Franke Sehlit
Fragmented OCR notes on a past event
Partial readable lines relate to a reported incident or event with names like Clyde Adame and references to a war. The text is garbled with missing letters and incoherent phrasing, making it unclear what happened, where, or when. The article fragment lacks a coherent narrative to summarize a specific outcome or facts.
Weather notice for Amara area forecast
Weather bulletin reports a meteorological event in Amara with threats of a thunder shower. Strong winds are expected in the north tonight and into Friday with southern and western areas experiencing lighter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amara
Final arrangements of convention delegation Friday night
The report outlines Friday night plans for the convention delegation. It notes a key event led by newly elected commander Mu dart Mariner and a deferred appointment to be resolved at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fey
Huniaville
Te Regabir Theerii
Americas
Mudart Mariner
Allen
Effort to Organize Peach Growers of the South
George Bowe, head of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture division, launched a movement to form a 4 year peach industry association representing growers in the six principal peach shipping states. A letter seeks cooperation from South Carolina, Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia to establish uniform grading and registration to aid the industry toward profitability.
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South
Rashign
N. Cy
George Bowe
Divis
North Catalin Partment of Agricultury
South Carolina
Arkianwus
Alabama
Georgia
Plane completes first ship to shore flight across ocean
A historic amphibian craft carried by Frearts tuner makes the first ship to shore flight on the far side of the Atlantic Ocean. The unnamed craft traveled from Vans on August 22, achieving a milestone in cross water air travel.
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Atlantic Ocean
Tie Frearts
Tanag
Grantview sacked amid fake singing NDA dispute
A report from Grantview notes a sacking tied to a fake singing incident and an accompanying NDA dispute. Officials say the matter concerns alleged deceit and contract terms, with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fake Sing Grantview
NDA
Prohibition Commissioner Seeks Global Help to Enforce Dry Laws
A prepared speech for an international congress outlines the general results of prohibition. The commissioner urges United States leadership to pursue cross border efforts against illicit alcohol and related violations, calling for international cooperation to curb illegal imports and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Doran
United Stakes
United States
No Trace Yet of Missing Flyers in Rockford Plane
Report notes no evidence discovered regarding missing flyers tied to a Rockford plane incident. Unclear names and entities appear in scattered OCR fragments, with limited readable detail on dates, organizations, or involved persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Hartford's Older Democrats Face Desertions Spark Tension
A regional political scene shows aging Democratic supporters expressing irritation over defections to other groups and right wing elements. Reports note discontent after street politics and concerns about changing party alignment and moral appeals amid local tensions.
Nominee's Acceptance Speech Draws Thousands in Albany
Thousands hear the nominee pledge to stamp out corruption and guard against saloon influence as Gov. Smith and Democratic leaders rally in Albany. The crowd's cheers punctuate a lengthy acceptance speech outlining campaign aims and calls for reform while Republicans critique the administration.
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Marie
Wy BH
Dewitt Thos AS
Jena
Lai Ford
Baers
Albany
N. Yu
bin Fee Rephince
Smith Gelay
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Noite
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Phan
Steph
Crpitol
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Asia
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Sten
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Wileriwer
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