Lunch Room Plan Allows Pupils Noon Home Trips
The Dothan Board of Education approved a 1931 32 lunch plan giving pupils forty minutes at noon to go home for lunch while keeping the school day thirty minutes longer. Free lunches are ended to reduce lunchroom business, and the plan requires students to stay on campus with adjustments to maintain grade standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Board of Education
Pew
Jnch
C. C Mosely
Tnnes
Cotton Plans Outlined by Alabama Farm Bureau and Partners
The Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association with the Federal Farm Board outlined three cotton plans. The first pools cotton with advances near market price and sale at the cooperative’s discretion. The second pool offers 60 percent advance with buyer option on sale. The third pools classed cotton sold on a spot basis with a draft for the amount earned. J H Witherington and D R Rawtington noted for guidance and grading in Dothan.
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Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Federal Farm Board
American Cooperative Cotton Association
J. Hf
Witherington
HE Rawtingon
Dothen
Malone-Slinglatt Golfers Lead Dothan Tourney Start
Malone Stinglatt golf team surged to lead in the first division of the Dothan tournament by taking two points from Houston National Bank. Malone Stinglatt stands at nine points while National Bank trails with one point. Grant Clothing Co. swept three points over Dr. Dupree Davis, briefly pushing them from top, as Spann and others played for Malone Stingluff and Grant Clothing Con.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Stinglatt
Houston National Tank
Malone-Stinglatt
National Bank
Grant Gothing Co
Dr. DuPree Davis
Davie Tia
Marcellus Spann
Arthur Tyfers
Houston Nallery Bank
Ray
Mrs May
Raymond Spann
Matone Stingluff
James Grant
Georgy Spann
Grant Clothing
Con. Fam
City Police Seek Owner of 13 Key Ring
A key ring with 13 varied keys was found and handed to a detective. Police chief Domtogus urged the finder to describe any identifying marks or shapes to locate the rightful owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnid
Domtogus
Domingus
Activities of Red Group Condemned by Speaker
A speech by C. L. Doggrell, state mayor of the United Spanish American War Veterans, denounces Red or Communist groups and warns Negroes to beware of their influence. He emphasizes loyalty to Old Glory and urges reporting of any literature or lectures promoting communism. The address, at the Dothan U. S. W. V. camp meeting, calls for unity among white and colored citizens to defend the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Doggrell
Dothen U. S. W. V
Court House
New Orleans
Doggrell
Dothan
United States
Reda
Rede
Communists
Ntanda
Wiliam L Greyson Camp
Alm
Red
Lour
Tribunal of Justice
Land of Ours
Ala
Dothmo
RP. Brosnon
Samson
Joe E. Martie
Gemeva
Cisries
FP. McArthur
Ashford
Noah M. Lant
Radford
Eubanka
Lewin Enterprise
Miles S Brown
Jaoa
William L. Lee
Newton
Write L. Brown
Oscar Gibson
Lotta Ruth Jones
Aurittary
CL. Doggret
Window Robbery at J H Beall Dry Goods and Seed Market Prices
Early today a display window at J H Beall Dry Goods was broken with a brick and dresses stolen. Police officer Taylor Hicks checked the scene at 4 30 am, while Walt Fletcher alerted authorities nearby. The owner suspects the theft occurred before dawn and questions why others opened later. Meanwhile Midland City and Pinekard gins report large seed meal allocations to farmers, about 20 sacks, with 12 sacks to some, amid a price war and higher seed prices noted by local gin operators.
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Midland City
Pinchard
J. H. Beall Dry Goods Company
Taylor Hicks
Beal
Beall
Walt Fletcher
Dolhay
Beaulwaid
Pinekard
The
Eagle Today
P Evana
McEntyre
Prichard Gin Co
E R. Hatsten
Dothan Oilinjman
Dothan
Georgia
Pinehard
Pinekard Ging
Wealthy Turfman Back Home Again Unhurt by Captors
John Lynch, a wealthy turfman, was kidnapped last Thursday and returned to his Lake Geneva, Wisconsin home unharmed. He said captors released him on a street in Kenakee after denying any ransom was paid or promised. Police arrested Gang leader Alphone Capons and alleged he'd been involved in the ransom negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cricago
Jonn Lynch
Lake Geneva
Wis
Lynch
Kanakee
Tlme
Alphone Capons
Goldfish Not Recommended As Mosquito Destroyers
County health officer Dr. F G Granger warns goldfish are unreliable for killing mosquitoes and minnows feeding on surface larvae are better. He urges drainage to remove breeding sites and periodic applications of larvicides on water surfaces, plus weekly checks of containers, buckets, and other small water-holding spaces to prevent breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G Granger
Neer Ware
Mongalte
Thom
School Opening Schedule Announced for Dothan
An official notice sets school start in Dothan for September 7 with teachers arriving September 3 and classes beginning September 4. Students in junior and senior high meet teachers at 3 a.m. to receive books and be classified, with daily activities planned through the week except Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Dutien
Bruce Flurry
Sentor High School
Beaker High
Pinery
Sinnley Heard
Miss Story Speaks To Ashford Woodmen Circle Meeting
Lila Story district manager of the Woodmen Circle spoke at the Ashford Circle meeting about the national convention in Buffalo New York. She announced that Mary E LaRotce national president will visit Dothan in November for a district martia while Pearl Prior of Ashford was initiated at the Ashford meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Story
Dothan
Woodmen Circle
Ashford
Buffalo
N.Y
Story
Sirs
Mary E LaRotce
Omaha
Neb
Martia
Mre Pearl Prior
Crash Victim Recovering After Adams and Oaten Crash
Mrs G E Mouring injured in an automobile crash at Adams and Oaten Streets. Hospital attendants report she is resting after a tearful night. Mouring suffered a near penile laceration concussion and bruise. Mouring's adult daughter and another passenger were also injured.
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G. E Mouring
Adams and
Oaten
Mouring
Brulaee
Menning
Amale
Civil Service Job For Dothan Youth
Felix Hayore son of Mr and Moe JC Haynes of Dothan received a civil service appointment today as a clerk in the Veterans Bureau at Birmingham after taking a December examination. His brother Jamen also holds a civil service post in Birmingham. Indians Seek Accounting Seminole fund circulated by Seminole leaders asks accounting from the Indian affairs department for a $500,000 education fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Hayore
Moe JC Haynes
Dothan
Veterans Bureau
Birmingham
Young Haynes
Haynes
Jamen
Birming ‘Ham
Poilone
Indian Affairs Department
Ehleta
Ready to canvass cotton situation in Washington
Five southern senators prepared to join Senator George in canvassing the cotton situation with the farm board. They will visit the farm board and the principal offices to hear proposals and discuss relief measures for growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aenitore
George
Eabin
Farm Board
Blach
Kar Bheaa
Alabame Murrin
Georgie
Freda
Sevh
Cariina
Wholesale Houses To Close Saturday
Offerals of eight Donenenaie gale houses annotated today that starting tomorrow these atorew would be closen every Saturday af ternoon at one o clock. The firms are J. H Wynn Candy Co. Wiregrase Grocery Co. Consolidate Produce Co. Jackson Grocery Co. Newton Grove: Frazier Brokereke Co JE Sem qbtage and J.B Hert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H Wynn Candy Co
Wiregrase Grocery Co
Consolidate Produce Co
Jackson Grocery Co
Newton
Grove
Frazier Brokereke Co
J.B Hert
Airways program adds radio range beacons in 1932 plan
Washington AP reports the federal airways program for 1932 includes installing 39 radio range beacons and establishing radio communications stations to improve navigation and safety for air travel.
Taken to Marianna On Car Theft Charge
Reading of a garbled police report indicates a suspect was taken to Marianna on a car theft charge. The fragment references possible names and locations but is incoherent.
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Marianna
Fire destroys house early today in local district
A dwelling burns down in the early hours, with responders confirming total loss. Neighbors report flames spreading quickly as roof collapse occurred. No injuries listed. investigation pending. Fire department and local authorities at the scene.
Dome of Courthouse Repainted In Aluminum Tone
The county courthouse dome receives a fresh coat of aluminum colored paint and the clock face is to be repainted. The clock hands have not moved for three days as refinishing continues. Repairs aim for completion by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmont
Legion Pledges to Attain Food Campaign Goal
At a Dothan county gathering the Legion pledged to reach a ten thousand pint goal for the canning drive to aid the needy. A finance committee was formed to value funds and oversee the effort with Judge Lewin condemning communist activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Fiforta
Son Apoe Alble
Dothan
Hinanre
Legionnatren
Canning
C. Chapman
J. C. Bond
Ben May
C. 3 Lewin
Camp Meeting Here Will Close Sunday
Evangelist Lovie P. Shaw in charge announces the camp meeting in the tabernacle on Edgewood Drive ends Sunday with services at 12 noon 8 pm and 7 90 pm. Superintendent Grell Dorsey will lead the morning session starting 9 45 am. More than prraong have been converted and crowds attended. two daughters Lou the and Thevebe added musical numbers amid gratitude for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servicea
Tabernacle
Edgewood Driv
Evan-gelint Lovie P. Bhaw
Evangeliar
Grell Dorsey
Prraong
Hvangeliat Shaw
Sauth
Report on alleged bid to sell probate judgeship
Three representatives of Governor Miller arrived to explain that an offer to appoint a probate judge in Birmingham was discussed. The inquiry noted that Governor Howell Turner and secretary Jenn Miller were dispatched after rumors circulated of an attempted sale. Authorities planned to present the matter to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingiam
Miller
Hirringham
Ieee Ngatare
Spe
Inter
Fragmented OCR Note About Local Event Involving Parental Figures
Readable parts mention a local event with parental figures and an in charge person. Other details are garbled with names and places unclear. The fragment hints at a community issue requiring parental involvement and a designated organizer.
Drowned Pilot Heroism In Glouster Airplane Wreck
A Pan American Airways amphibian plunges into fog off Gloucester Massachusetts. Pilot Wo L Elmore and radio operator Alfred Eston dive repeatedly to save 12 passengers as they cling to a wing and pontoon. One passenger Edward Banwell drowns. Nova Julia schooner rescues survivors and ferries them to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
Pan-American Airways
Gloucenter
Edward Banwell
Auburn
Wol Elmore
Elmore
Alfred Eston
Nina
Thone
Bakers Island
Halfway Rock
Marble Fead
Coast Guard
Dogan
Milesitz Pammoneof
Leo Bavatoro
Nova Julia
Addison Gilliet Hoxpiat
Bers ‘Loulh M Draper
Waltham
Kia‘pel
Ryan
Irving
Bloom
New York
Gilbert Z. Hodge
Baltimore
Conant Guard
Boston
Maing Points
Mariinline
Joan Navarro
Hadgen
Jailed After Year Hunt Is Successful
Tenry Sims eludes officers for over a year in a county area before capture. He faces three charges including assault on a police officer and drunk driving. Proceedings focus on alleged property damage and related offenses following the arrest.
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Tenry Sims
Yati Toda
Sims
Conlin
Cotter Brot
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U. 5
Bill Newton
Circle Meeting
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Heacy
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Menry County
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Az Asternus
Lewis
Marat
Ernest
Savy
Kepres
Post
Louthe
Thevebe
Chilo
Ana Mur
Marnage Ticenst Issued
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Ite
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