National Guard Has Reached Highest Plane of Effectiveness
Secretary Davis told President Coolidge the Army has attained its highest plane of effectiveness in the National Guard and air corps. He cited ongoing standardization, quality gains, and a five year expansion plan, with housing progress and increased training across services.
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National Guard
Washington
Dec
Davis
Coolidge
Air Corps
United States
War Department
Navy
Army
Regular
Ie National Guard
City Assets in Dothan Reach 2.7 Million in Audit
The last audit by Gumf and Perry shows City of Dothan assets totaling 2,702,350.91 against liabilities of 1,681,600.00, leaving a surplus of 1,020,750.91. Major asset values include city hall, fire and police equipment, sewers, streets, school properties, and water and light plant properties with detailed enumerations.
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Dothan
Minister Jailed Over Bogus Oath Circulation in Savannah
Rev W F Larowe was sentenced to three months in Savannah City Court for criminal libel over circulating a false Knights of Columbus oath. The jury recommended mercy and probation after time already served. Mrs Alumbaugh linked to the matter remains on pending trial. Separately in Newark, Rev Elmo L Bateman was indicted for criminal libel for distributing leaflets with a false oath and anti Catholic magazines during the campaign. Bateman has past ties to klansmen and anti Gov Smith activity.
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Savannah
IUPI
W. F. Larowe
Knights of Columbus
Ed C. Alumbaugh
Thomas F. Walsh
Knight of Columbus
Larowe
Alumbaugh
the Volunteers of America
Montgomery
Newark
N. J
Elmo L. Bateman
Hillton
Gov. Smith
Last Sermon by Shafer Here Be Heard Sunday
Rev. A. E. Shafer, three years pastor of Lafayette Street Methodist, will preach farewell sermons Sunday morning and evening. Transferred by the Methodist conference to Andalusia, he increased church attendance and drew praise for his forceful preaching. Board of Stewards urge strong attendance.
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Shafer
Lafayette Street Street Methodist Church
A. E. Shafer
Lafayette Street Methodist Church
LaFayette Street
Board of Stewards
Jury Deliberates in Meat Theft Case with Mistrial
In a circuit court case involving a neighbor’s smoked bacon valued at 1.50, Andy Helms faced a theft accusation. The jury reached a mistrial after late deliberations. The trial adjourned with a February term upcoming.
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Andy Helms
Pearce
Sheriff Rolls Rollins Buys Bloodhounds For Capturing Criminals
Sheriff Rollins of Houston county purchases two bloodhounds from Lawson Kennels Des Moines Iowa to aid in tracking jailbreakers moonshiners and other fugitives. The older dog Old Bess is five years old with prior success in Iowa the younger pup will train under her guidance.
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Houston County
Rollins
Old Bess
Iowa
Bess
Lawson
Des Moines
Relins
Sherry
Murder mystery in Cleveland jail cell as prisoner killed
A puzzling jail killing in Cleveland Ohio pits James T Nevins against prison circumstances and a chain of motives. Victim Prentiss once a high earning Lansing executive whose life unraveled after a drinking spree and separation from his wife Virginia Paliter. Nevins claimed rage at a judge spurred the act. Police trace Prentiss to Chicago and Cleveland as they pursue motive and truth.
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Cleveland
Don Vicentiss
Athanta Prison
Atlanta
James T. Nevins
Nevins
Henry Prentiss
Prentiss
On Big Automobile Company
Lansing
Mich
Chicago
Vrentisa
Virginia
Pater
Cleveland Potlee
Fleesoily
Virginia Paliter Wie
Bank of Metter Closes Doors Amid Macon District Run
Atlanta Dec 1 The Bank of Metter Georgia failed to open for business today with deposits around 200 000 as the State Banking Department announced adding to the list of banks temporarily closed in the Macon district following the run on the Fourth National Bank of Macon last week.
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Atlanta
Bank of Metter
Metter
State Banking Department
Macon
Fourth National Bank of Macon
Funeral Services Held for Mary Anna Howell
Mary Anna Howell aged 6A died at her sister’s home Thursday after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Selma church Friday afternoon with Rev Kirkland of Webb officiating. Fellows and Forrester directed arrangements. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs Lonnie Pierce of Dothan Route 1, Mrs Edna Stevenson of Graceville, and Mrs Emily Martin of Dothan Route 1.
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Mary Anna Howell
Lonnie Pierce
Selma
Kirkland of
Webb
Fellows & Forrester
Dothan
Edna Stevenson
Graceville
Emily Martin
Hoover 10 Set Foot On Soil Of S A Today
Ecuador, Dec 1 Hoover and party transferred from the battleship Maryland to the cruiser Cleveland this morning. The Cleveland began the eight hour run across the Kasgdstea and up the river to Guayaquil, principal part of Ecuador, where Hoover will first set foot on South American soil. The Maryland is too large to make the river trip.
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S. S&s
Cleveland
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Hoover
Maryland
Weather Review for Alabama Tonight and Sunday
Partly cloudy conditions prevail in Alabama tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. Gentle northerly winds shift to a variable pattern as the weekend progresses.
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Alabama
Test case against road tax delinquents to be prosecuted
The second case tried this week where Sebe Hayes pleaded guilty to failing to work county roads after refusing to pay road tax. He was fined $10 and costs. Tax collector W A Whitehead says convictions can be obtained and many others in Beat 6 will be prosecuted.
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Sebe Hayes
W. A. Whitehead
American Weds Nephew of King This Afternoon
Pleasantville New York December 1 Batelle Romaine Manville daughter of a wealthy American industrialist wed Count Folke Bernadotte nephew of the King of Sweden in a late today ceremony estimated to cost three quarters of a million dollars. Invited guests include prominent New York society figures the Swedish royal family and European aristocracy. The couple plans a tour of the United States before settling in Stockholm and the wedding marks the first royal royal wedding held in the United States.
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Pleasantville
N. Y
Batelle Romaine Manville
Folke Bernadotte
Sweden
New York
United States
Stockholm
Death calls aged veteran of Civil War
Joseph Harper Confederate veteran died at Ashford this morning at age 92. Funeral services will be held at Friendship church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Arrangements by Dothan Undertaking Co with Rev Alex Collina officiating. Survived by daughters Mrs Harris Dupree Mrs T B Barnes Mrs Mack I Joney Mrs Russell Loftin Mrs Raymond Rating. sons W D Harper Benj F Harper Joe Harper of Vernon Fin and E Clarence Harper of Tampa. sister Mrs Elian Whitaker and brother Wash Harper.
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Joseph Harper
Ashford
Friendship Church
Dothan Undertaking Co. Mev
Alex Collina
Harris Dupree
Barnes
Dothan
Mack
Joney
Jacksonville
Russell Loftin
Albany
Raymond Rating
Charlotte
N. C
W. D. Harper
Benj
F. Harper
Joe Harper
Vernon, Fin
Clarence Harper
Tampa
Mre
Elian Whitaker
Texas
Wash Harper
Atlante
Sermons on Personal Religion at First Baptist Church
Dr H Haas of the First Baptist Church begins a December sermon series on Personal Religion. The Sunday December 2 service opens with Prayers followed by Bible Study Recreation Giving and Service in morning worship. The aim is to teach scriptures on practical Christian topics.
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First Baptist Church
H. ©. Haas
Servier
County Health Officer Praises City Cooperation
County Health Officer commends city officials for cooperation in sanitation work. The report notes new sewer connections in Trn than suburbs during November and progress across county districts. Dr. Nest and J C Poole credit rapid public awareness, with sustained effort from inspectors as administration changes. Continued on Page Six.
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Trnthan
Nest
Coranty Health
J. C. Poole
Tay City
Canvas Ba
Eangiikh
Astriavae Cp
Trothan
Paneoeary Allen
Lnapeetar
Yuri
Yalon
Yeenith
Ecty
Walt Hae
Neff
County Court Opens Here With Prohibition Focus
The December term of county court convenes Monday and Tuesday. Prohibition law violations dominate the calendar with about 120 defendants facing trial. Trials include two for attempted murder one for robbery and three for transporting liquor along with numerous assault and battery and other offenses.
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Ennes
Whch
Hay
Dewey Edwards
Ivoney Edwards
Brady Eldridge
Mike Cook
Ovene White
Oxcur White
Flenny Mille
Excape
Col. Seale
Gue Holland
Mal. Hoge Era
Neangll
Bittery
Travis Mixon
John Woolfolk
Neetee
Griffin Hurke Aling
Griffin Burch
Sam Beastey
Willie Mae Jackson
Ira NcNeal
Heney U Demprey
Dinah Floyd
W. O. Monroe
Dc. Jones
Charli Snellrove
Collis Huie
Collis Bole
Sherman Butler
Robert Martin
Farmer to Address Methodist Sunday School Class 26
J Hubert Farmer will speak to Class 26 at the Lafayette Street Methodist Sunday School Sunday morning. All members are urged to attend and a special invitation is extended to other young men to join the class.
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J. Hubert Farmer
Methodist Sunday School
Hubert Farmer
Lafayette Street Metherliet
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