LEF FUNDS PLAN FOR FRIDAY CANVASS IN DOTHAN AREA
Lewis to lead a Friday fundraising drive directing house to house canvassing in residential areas. Rollins and Arthur D. named to supervise business district solicitation. A designated team will report progress daily from each city ward, with donations listed to aid hundreds of needy in Dothan. The drive emphasizes welfare relief and communal duty.
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Vanvess For Fonds Y Hostead
Thursdey
Lewis
Eoton
We City
Turm
Joe Rolling
Arthur Fanry
Com Ve
Bere
WMONS
Tof
Una
Dothan
Central ‘Et Committee
Ole Welfare
Hanabag Agein
Pork Thief Wakes Family Then Discovers Missing Meat
In Dallas on December 7 AP reports a strange scene after a dog alarmed a sleeping household. A man and his son found three torn porkers with throats cut. the killer had fled. They later searched the house for more meat and found the carcass gone.
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Dallas
Teuag
Delan
Tarner
Fem
Coffer
Ing
Geena
Chicago
Dev
Leonard Gage
Elmer
Rosette
Thave
Nicholas Maggio
Tony Perlisco
Metros Park
Midty
Tnl
Gage Brothers
Vietns
Merchants Carry Over Christmas Dollar Day In Dothan
Inclement weather kept shoppers from missing bargains as Dothan merchants extended Christmas Dollar day prices to tomorrow. Despite drizzle, customers flocked to take advantage of the all time low offers. Merchants urged immediate purchases as prices are expected to rise in the new year.
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Dothan
Mother faces death in electric chair in new trial bid
Dee T. AP reports Mrs Best rice Snipes, the mother of one, awaits sentencing after being convicted of shooting Elliot Harris during a July 17 arrest attempt. A new trial motion is set for tomorrow while her husband faces later prosecution.
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York
8.C
Dee T
Fires Reported By Dothan Firemen At Two Sites
Two fires on the city late Tuesday caused damage. A grass fire behind the 1200 block of West Malt line caused minor damage. firefighters reported minimal resistance. A second blaze at the Carmichael Apartments at 208 West Main involved an oil spill from a hoster, with damages potentially reaching one million dollars, per owner Archie Carmichael.
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Jessian
Cremen
Carmichael
Main Street
Archie D. Carmichael
Move to Increase Farm Prices Advocated by Farm Board
Washington December 7 The Farm Board urged Congress to raise farm incomes by elevating agricultural prices to par with other commodities. The report said stabilization operations cannot achieve this and recommended authorization to compromise debts of farm cooperatives and provide funds to cooperatives or to borrow on its bonds and debentures.
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Washington
Farm Board
Congress
Geneva Health Work Valued at 70142.25 Dollars
Geneva county health department reports total value of health work from Jan 1 1937 to Oct 1 1982 at 70142.25 dollars. During the period 423 smallpox vaccines 19236 typhoid shots 5889 diphtheria antitoxin doses 4223 hookworm treatments given. 229 examined. 193 X rays. 83 tuberculin tests. 6985 school children examined. 1.75 pounds yeast supplied by Red Cross. typhoid cases only six in the last year with one death in two years.
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Geneva
Geneva County Health Department
Red Cross
Health Department
Dothan Man Wins Office in R A M
Sam Gamble of Dothan railway mail clerk was elected grand master of the first veil of the Royal Arch Masons of Alabama at the Montgomery session. He was the only candidate, with officers advancing by rank. William H. Stewart of Marton became grand High Priest, succeeding George O. Rolle.
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Sam Gamble
First Veil
Dothan
Royal Arch Masons of
Alabama
Montgomery
Mr. Gamble
Jine
William HH Stewart
Marton
Alabama Royal Arch
Musing
George O. Rolle
Hilntsyit'e
Needy in county double this year amid relief surge
Readers report a surge in county relief needs with Red Cross aid expanding. Officials, led by C J McFarland, warn that hundreds of families face growing hardship as unemployment and farming woes strain funds. Estimates project tens of thousands needed unless work programs start.
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C. J1. McFarland
American Tea Croax
Red Cross
Alabama
Dothan-Alaga Road
Relief Agency
Jobe
American Rei Cross
Thin County
Houston County
Courne
Birmingham
Magic City
Red Crown
Beenemer
Jasper
Huntsville
Montgomery
Selma
Suaccellent
Red Crone
Sir McFarlend Aldophese
Ctizens
Atte
McFarland
Cape
Comenne
Houston
Grand Jury Opens Session of Week
The Houston county grand jury recalled for a special session by Judge H A Pearce yesterday was ordered to thoroughly investigate highway accidents in the county. Fifty two cases were set for investigation, with many waived to the grand jury. A large crowd of witnesses attended the courthouse as the panel convened. no report is expected before Saturday.
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Houston County Grand Jury
H A Pearce
Santa Claus to Visit Dothan Saturday Afternoon
The Eagle announces Santa Claus will arrive in Dothan around 2 30 Saturday afternoon to meet Southeast Alabama children. Parents are urged to bring letters to The Eagle building at 230 Worth Oates Street and have children gather to count those expected for Christmas toys. Traffic officers will manage the crowd to ensure child safety.
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Eagle
Northpole
Alabama
Santa Claus
Santy
Dothon
Worth Oates Street
Blok Si Lhe
Dothan
Saint Nick Superean Traffe
Visit of Santa Claus Arranges Hasty City Trip
A Western Union invitation announces a quick trip to the city on Saturday afternoon. Santa Claus plans to visit children, requesting all kids be ready to meet him and help make toys while he is in town.
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Acci
North Pole
Dothan Mayor Ezell and Dan Baker Charged by Grand Jury
Dothan Mayor IT C Ezell and hotel owner Dan Baker face federal indictments for conspiracy to obstruct justice in a liquor case. Bonds set at 500 dollars each after preliminary hearings. Ezell asserts his innocence and vows to clear his name. Baker had no comment. Witness Wil Adams linked to the case.
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IT. C. Ezel
Dan Baker
Dothen
Ware
Federal Grand Jury
Montgomery
U. S. Higuor
Exell
U. S
J. W. Daughtry W Capias
Ty Aeunion
Baker
Brell
Wil Adams
Malcolm Farmer
Bronk Mizell
Ramsex
Ezell
Adams
Mize
W. A. Jorden
Farmer Wan
Dothan
Beaty B. Whiddom
Alf
Farmer
Micell
Wan Ax
FE. RR. Porter
J. L. Bilis
Oyster Supper Planned by Dothan Legion Members
Legion post announces an oyster supper at the Legion club house Thursday night after a business meeting led by Commander J. L. Bracewell. Members invited if they hold or pay 1933 dues, with some confusion noted in payment status.
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Legion Club
Dothan Post
J. L. Bracewell
Bracewell
Legion Aua Idary
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Arthur D. Very
Vayry
Garner
House
Dothan Man
Grand Jury
Wires
Kiddies
Western Union
Artaned
Santa Claue
Ted
Mother
Featearet
Ryyenne
Faye Pell
U.S. Care
Legion
Cincinnati
Clayton McMrehen
Atlanta
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