County Schools Need Nearly One Million Dollars
A Houston county school survey by the state education department and state college representatives finds a need of 750000 dollars for schools buildings and equipment. The plan would consolidate 65 white schools to 75 schools with five senior highs, five junior highs and 18 elementary schools, placing schools at central locations and providing transportation and uniform equipment for all. The program will be implemented gradually as officials say.
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Houston County
State Department of Education
Infant Killed as Flower Box Crashes on Head
Jack Spivey two son of Marion Spivey of Slocomb died at a local hospital this morning after a heavy flower box fell on his head while he played on the front porch. He was rushed to Dothan and died five minutes after arrival. Officials said the box may have been unintentionally dislodged and struck him before any examination could be done.
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Jack Spivey
Marion Spivey
Slocomb
Dothan
Tennis Winners Awarded Prizes At Local Junior Tourney
Ingraham Hanrahan won the singles and shared the doubles title on the junior tennis tourney held here last week. Hanrahan received a two dollar soda ticket from Hilden Drug for his singles victory and a set of tennis balls donated by Spann Marchtman Hardware for doubles. William Espy, Hanrahan's doubles partner, received an athletic jersey donated by Blumberg and Sone. Jie Wise, runner up in singles, was awarded an athletic jersey by J C Penney Company.
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Ingraham Hanrahan
Hilden Drug Company
Spann-Marchtman Hardware Company
William Espy
Hanrahan
Blumberg and Sone
Jie Wise
J.C. Penney Company
Fire and Brimstone No Pittsburg Vote Sparks Debate
Aug 23 Smithfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a poll in a Sunday School class of YWCA youths. Two members voted 26 to 11 against the belief in a literal sea of fire as punishment for the wicked.
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Pittsburgh
Smithfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Cotton Market Report from New York Trade Data
Cotton prices opened steady in New York with futures listed for Oct, Dec, May and March deliveries. Noted figures show Dec at 18.74, May at 18.36, and March around 18.77 with additional entries for Aug and Oct cycles reflecting market activity.
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New York
P—Cotees
Dan
Weatherly Receives Federal Traffic Manager Certificate
E M Weatherly secretary and traffic manager of the local chamber of commerce has been awarded a certificate by the Federal Interstate Commerce Commission. It authorizes him to serve as traffic manager anywhere in the United States after meeting required standards. Weatherly has served the local chamber for several years and this recognition reflects his proven ability.
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E. M. Weatherly
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Weatherly
Duel Ends in Georgia Town as Father Seeks Honor
Clover Georgia August 23 Two men Pate Huddleston 53 and Marcus Brown 42 met in public to duel with shotguns after Brown allegedly eloped with Huddleston's daughter. Brown died instantly from chest wound. Huddleston died from a stomach wound. The crowd witnessed the fatal showdown ending months of alleged disputes.
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Clover
Pate Huddeston
Marcus Brown
Brown
Huddleston
Prinipal Street
Faithy
Legion Meet At Arena Tonight
The American Legion holds its regular meeting at the Athletic Arena tonight at o'clock. A full attendance is urged as final plans for completing the clubhouse will be made. Attendees from Mobile report the state convention proceedings and a large local chapter role. Future Legion event plans will be discussed. The Vatican campaigns for cleaner churches in Italy.
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American Legion
Mobile
Indictment of five for Cottonwood Bank robbery
The Houston county grand jury indicted J. L. Helland William C. Taylor Michard E E Harrison Al Gibson and Henry Newman for the August daylight robbery of the Cottonwood Bank. Holland confessed and implicated the others. two suspects were soldiers at Fort Benning and the rest were captured locally. Trials slated for September 16 in circuit court.
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J. L. Helland
Wiliam C. Taylor
Michard EE. Harrison
al Gibson
Henry Newman
Houston County Grand Jury
Cottonwood Bank
Holland
Jailington
Florida
M. A. Helms
Rollins
Taylor
Harrison
United States
Fort Benning
Houston County
Hood
Pennington
Gin escapes as lint blaze at Wilkerson's Gin
Wilkerson's Gin in Frogtown narrowly escaped serious damage last night when a fire broke out in the seed house at 9 o'clock. Employees and firemen confined damage to a lint pile. loss said negligible. Origin undetermined, with theory a passing train may have sparked the blaze.
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Wilkerson
Frogtown
Country Boy Tradition Falls With Chief of New York Bank
Henry C. Von Elm rose from a Brooklyn youth to president of Manufacturers Trust after starting as a 15 year old clerk. The bank merged with Manufacturers National Bank in 1914, expanding branch banking in Manhattan. Von Elm's career advanced to vice president in 1914, manager of the Fifth Avenue unit in 1923, and president after Nathan Jonas, with key roles in the credit conference and executive committee.
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New York Bank
New York
Henry C. von Eim
The
Manufacturers’ National Bank
Metropolis
von Elm
East River
Brooklyn
Manufacturers’ Trust Company
Manufacturers
Manhattan
Columbia Bank
Fifth Avenue
Nathan Jonas
Lester Bouyer Dies in Chair Watchers First Women Present
The Barbour County man Lester Bouyer was executed at Kilby Prison after confessing to killing Jack A. Hines. Two women, Miss Annie Schmaeling and Miss Blanche Rollins, watched as the lethal current was administered, with Bouyer declaring his innocence on the other charge he faced. The event drew officials, family members, and reporters, and was described as Alabama’s first female eyewitnesses to an electric chair.
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Joseph R. McCoy
Montgomery Adv
Jack A. Hines
Barbour County
Lester Bouyer
Kilby Prison
Hines
Bouyer
Young Hines
Kilby
Bouyér
Frank A. Boswell
Annie Schmaeling
Eufaula Daily Coien
Blanche Rollins
State Convict Department
Alabama
Arr
Lander Hines
Dewey Lee Clark
Hine
Eves
Fea
Oneson
Rural Credit Reform Gives Co op Council Chance to Make Good
The Associated Press Farm Editor reports that proposed rural credit reform across three major branches may let the National Cooperative council showcase its value. Formed after the American Institute of Cooperation meeting in Baton Rouge, the body will coordinate farm policy discussions and function as a national forum for agricultural cooperatives, possibly operating from Washington DC or a state. Initially dubbed the National Chamber of Farm Cooperatives, it will advocate for cooperative issues akin to the Chamber of Commerce for industry.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rural Credit
National Cooperative Council
American Institute of Cooperation In
Baton Rouge
District of Columbia
National Chamber of Farm Cooperatives
Chamber of Commerce of the United States Acts For Industry
C. GO. Moser
Charles W. Holman
Paul S. Armatronz
Cager Feft
J. J. Knight
Manager's Body Found in Ruins of Plumbing Shop
The body of Fred Harper, 40, manager of the Tennessee Plumbing and Electric Co, was found among the ruins after a mysterious explosion in Gadsden. Authorities weigh foul play amid labor troubles. his body to be buried in Etowah, Tenn. He is survived by his widow and three children.
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Gadsden
Fred Harper
Tennessee Flumbing and Electric Co
Ed Ho Heran
Harper
Etowah
Tenn
Officer Examines Possible Self Defense Shooting
Police believe an officer may have shot a man during a struggle on Tiber Street. Witnesses describe a confrontation as the officer protected bystander Wright, who was allegedly attacked. several people were involved as the shooter fired.
Flier Fielding Miami to Cleveland Air Derby
Two dozen giftots line up in Miami awaiting the 10 am signal for the Miami to Cleveland air derby. prizes total 5500 dollars with stops at Tampa Jacksonville Macon Montgomery Birmingham Nashville Louisville and Cincinnati.
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Miami
Tampa
Jacksonville
Macon
Montgomery
Birminghams
Nashville
Louwisville
Cincinnati
Chemical Company Plans Office Addition on East Adams
The Grasselli Chemical Company has received a city permit to build an office addition on East Adams Street costing $400. Construction is set to begin immediately.
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Grasselli Chemical Company
Adams Street
Board Revenue Sets School Elections Date
The board of revenue concluded its adjourned monthly meeting this morning and called for elections requested by the county board of education. Elections are scheduled for September 25 according to officials. No further business was transacted.
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Board of Revenue
County Board of Education
Eggnears in Philadelphia Burial Mystery
An 12 year old egg exhibit tale unfolds near Philadelphia as a grave is disturbed by a fevered crowd. Reports claim a coffin scene, a cemetery disturbance by a man named Murphy, and a grave of Perce Kendall Keoning opened for examination.
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Philadelphia
Payette
Vennesivanta
Vrone
EL Murphy
Perce Kendall Keoning
Soviet Union fixes grain price at maximum level
Soviet authorities set a ceiling on grain prices, declaring a maximum price bound for producers and traders. The move aims to stabilize the market, curb inflation, and ensure steady supplies across regions. Authorities indicate continued monitoring and potential adjustments as needed.
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Soviet
Russia
Plans Set For Confederate Veteran Reunion in October
Tentative plans for a three day Confederate Veteran reunion in October have been submitted to the executive committee. Officials say the plans are acceptable with minor changes and will be announced after final approval. The event features three dances, lunches, an auto city tour, and entertainment amid reunion business over three days. Prominent state figures and noted orators are expected to attend and speak.
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Executive Committee
County Board Petitioned to Call Five School Tax Elections
The county board of revenue was petitioned to call five elections for school tax in districts Kinsey Beulah 4 Magnolia area districts Boyers Ows Kinsey Southern district eastern part Cowarts Creek Pansey 12 and Tente level 8. If approved the elections would fund transportation to an accredited high school for older students and all pupils within the territories.
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County Board of Revenue
Kinsey-Beulah
Magnolia
Boyers
Ows
Kinsey
Cowarts Creek
Pansey
County Hog Sale Dates Set as 1040 Hogs Estimated
County farm officials project an early hog sale with about 1040 head listed for September 17 at Cottonwood Ahford and Dothree. Officials expect over 1000 hogs to be sold by various parties, aiming to match or exceed last year’s figures and attract strong bidding as buyers seek premium stock.
Minnesota to spend 2.09 million to fight cattle disease
Minnesota officials announce a two year program with a budget of 2,090,000 to eradicate bovine tile herculease in dairy herds. The plan targets disease reduction across farms and involves state agencies and veterinary services.
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Minnesota
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