Proponents Seek Amendment To Brew Tax Bill As Beers And Wines Discussed
Lawmakers debated amendments to the 3.2 percent beer tax and proposed extending licenses while allowing naturally fermented wines. Collier reported the beer bill could raise about 2176,000,000 annually, with Democrats and Republicans split on votes. A senate judiciary group moved toward repealing the Eighteenth Amendment, delaying final action.
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Rainey
Talnols
Yenter Faay
Colfae
Todey
Soran Collier
Ame Ducks
Hawley
Oregon
Tioberlaka
Colorado
Collier
Ister
Senate
Fort
Sushed to Hospital After Serious Condition Incident
Jef Atkins, former Dothan deputy mayor, was rushed to a hospital last night in serious condition after a long illness at home. Atkins had been ill for weeks. In Nome, Mrs. Fromens, a 106 year old Democrat, has two ambitions: to live to 120 and to sue Premier Mussolini.
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Jef Atkin
Dothan du Mert Hall
Mr. Atkins
Nome
Firomens
Dem
Mussolini
Three Guesses daily teaser starts on Page 3
A bright new daily feature arrives today offering three questions and answers in pictorial form. It challenges readers with a thousand and one facts, promising both entertainment and instruction as you test your knowledge and possibly learn something new.
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Bright New Daily
Missing flyer rumor ties Redfern rescue to jungle legend
Reported sighting of Paul Redfern in Brazilian Amazon sparks talk of a rescue expedition leaving New York on December 30. Family and officials dispute the tale as unreliable, while Redfern’s father in Georgia and his Rochester uncle dismiss the rumors as poppycock.
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New York
Paul Redfern
Georgia
Brazil
Reseue
Amazon
Redfern
Mvex
Fler
Ucls
Richard Redfern
Rochester
N. Y
Todey
Cope
Rue ‘Mor
Manson
Amazonas
Stother
Way Redfern
Uog
Paul Rex
Richard 8
Mier
Yule Trees Aid Needy Families This Christmas
Christmas trees are on sale at the former ARM store on east Mein street, with Washington spruce from two to 10 feet high. Seventy trees are funded by the American Legion post to raise money for charitable aid on December 25. Several Legionnaires report buyers already, and the effort aims to bring cheer to needy families.
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Christman
St Hand
ARM
East Mein Street
8 FM
Washington
Northwest
Dothan American Legion Post
Legion
Jack Johnson Held On Assault Charge
Jack Johnson was arrested by county officers on a single assault and battery charge. The warrant was issued by A E McDaniel who swore to the complaint, alleging Johnson attacked and struck him with a gun. The incident involved a warning about a $100 food item today.
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Jack Johnson
Jack Jobesn
Asault
A. E McDaniel
Johnson
McDaniel
Fourth Large Relief Donation Boosts City Fund Drive
The Malone Interests led the fourth large donation to the relief fund, contributing 280 dollars, raising subscriptions to 3,575 with about 4,000 still needed to hit the 7,500 goal. Other gifts included 500 from L. Hanahan and 250 each from Home Guano Co. and C. L. Tompkins. The Central Relief Committee began emergency work, employing 35 men, and plans a permanent program once funding is completed.
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Malone
George H Malone
First National Bank
Han.zhen
Central Re Hef
Hanahan
L. Hanahan
Home Guano Co
C. L. Tompkins
Central Committee
J. H. Bell
Employment Bureau
Focal
Meet
Food Dance Benefit At Country Club Claims Crowd
Large crowd expected tonight for a charity dance at the Country Club Footstuffs admission is per couple 30 cents worth of food for dancers and 2 cents for spectators Proceeds go to the needy Committee chair N Frank Pridgen notes half the food may count for admission Grand march will greet dancers Music donated by Joah Davis Arabien orchestra Clubhouse free of charge All revenues go to county funds with many names on the arrangements committee including Sam Blomberg Mrs Edith Hobosa Horace Fla and A Matone The event runs until 3 am and food items include rice meat coffee sour or grits among preferred dishes
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Frank Pridgen
Wald
Har
Mr. Pridgen
Matone
Central Feller Committee
Eberlty Fond Bete
Resumes Jail Term After Leave From County Jail
Joe Whaley, granted a leave of absence from the county jail where he was serving eighty days, returned to the jail and resumed the term on charge et det.
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Joe Whaley
Jell
Todeo
Dogs Bark Spurs Firemen Rescue In burning building
Firemen battled a two story Montant street blaze last night and rushed to aid a small mongrel left inside. A dog’s bark from a second story window guided Officer Teddy Riley to pull the animal to safety. A second dog was found smothered behind locked doors but revived by cold air. City investigators say owners, reportedly Black, bolted doors to keep the dogs inside.
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Montant Street
Teddy Riley
Cvbatituts Areman
Riley
Bryan Barfoot
Plans for Flour Distribution Meeting in County
A county wide meeting at City Hall Monday afternoon at 2 30 will plan flour distribution for impoverished families this winter. J T Jackson, flour committee chair, urges representation from every beat to organize distribution and determine flour needs, as delays hindered previous efforts and Houston safety’s application was favorable.
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Istri
Pottom
J. T Jackson
Ecure
Jackson
Houston Savety
Mrs Julia Porter Dies at Headland at 85
Mrs Julia Porter aged 85 mother of the late Emmett Porter former city councilman and prominent Headland citizen died after a weeklong illness at her daughter’s home. Funeral set for tomorrow at 10 am at the home with Rev J B Lasmeter officiating. Burial in Headland cemetery. Emmett Porter died of heart trouble on November 23 at Abbeville while attending his mother in law’s funeral.
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Julia Porter
Emmett € Porter
Dothan
Headling
Porter
J. J. Ketty
J B. Lasmeter
Headland
Emmett Porter
Abbevile
John Beard
Dr Hocking Speaks in Dothan Tonight on Chinese Culture
Dr F J Hocking of the University of Alabama extension class will lecture in Dothan High School auditorium this evening. W Johnson county superintendent of education announced the event. The talk will feature a lecture with pictures and will be open to the general public.
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Dothan High School
F. J. Hocking
University of Alabame
W. Johnson
Dividend Paid to Depositors at Houston National Bank
John R Venn receiver announces an 18 percent dividend from the closed Houston National Bank. More than 2,200 depositors will share over $100,000, with checks issued to depositors who call in person tomorrow. Eligible claimants with filed or unfiled claims may receive a portion of the total payout as the bank reorganizes.
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Howaton Nations’ Bank
Vann
Comptroller of
Dothan
Yann
Tomor
Vzrinzald
Vaor
Vanganid
East Alabama National Bank of Eufeuta
National Bank
National Benk
Abbeville
National Bank of Lumpkin
Houston National
Thl McEntyre
John Moline
Floyd Forrester
Stout
James R.’ Young
J A G Howell
Young
Sanders
Comptroller
Leach Named Captain of Alabama Gridders
Pay Leach, end from Siloam Springs Arkansas, was named captain of the University of Alabama football team. Frank Morely, quarterback from Montgomery, was named an allersae captain at the annual football banquet held by the University Tide squad and the local Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Man Stabbed at Airport in Headland Case Serious
Jimmy Brackin aged 20 of Headland is in serious condition after a stabbing during an altercation on the Montgomery Highway near the airport last night. Doctors report wounds extending along most of his abdomen at Dothan Hospital. Sheriff Joe Rolling and detectives had not learned details of the alleged assailant by afternoon. A warrant for the suspect was expected later.
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Montgomery Highway
Jimmy Brackin
Headland
Dothan Hospital
Brackin
Asauilact
Sherif Joe
Mrs J F Dawsey Dies at Hartford
Funeral arrangements for Mrs John F Dawsey former Dothan resident who died at her Hartford home after three weeks illness. Service at Hartford Baptist Church at 2 pm with Rev A Debinden officiating. Burial in Dothan City Cemetery at 3:30 pm. Survivors include husband Mrs Dawsey three daughters and one son seven grandchildren and a host of friends. Dowl ing Rhodes in charge of arrangements.
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John F Dawsey
Dothan
Hartford
A Debinden
Burle
Dothan City
Mra. Downey
Bealden
Mre Dawesey
M Cherry
Mra G A Ward
Geneva
Mes
W ‘Culpepper
Axon
Jamen Dawsey
Birmingham
Paul
John
Joseph Ward
John Andrew
Dewsey Cherry
Mra Rol Ladd
Brintot
Tent
Jimmy K Dawney
Mra Daweey
X ‘Pioneer Family
Dowling & Rhodes
Cantata Sunday Night At Church Promises Christmas Program
A Christmas cantata titled Tuletide Memories is set for Sunday night at First Baptist Church. The choir and a 20-voice girls chorus will perform under director George Cotton with organist Mrs T J Wynn Jr. Final rehearsal is tonight at the church.
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Iran
FB Jordan
Gir
Bethlehem
Mra
Walter Barnes
the Shepherd
Lwi Dockery
Oftertory
Mre
T J ‘Wynn
Pete Wise
the Guiding Star
WE Seifert
Room For Thee
Wallelujah
FE Selferts
Sorgan
Luther
F OM Gaines
G' T Cooper
Jr Micy Othel Hall
Sf Reese
New AR Denton
Sense
Wright
T. W Dorkery
Alve Lewis
Ben Melenion
Georgia Merrill Rosser
Pete Wireanna
George Pell
MeLendon
English firm building speed boat for Dodge
A Poole Mouth firm announces a speed boat project for the Dodge company. The craft will measure 27 feet in length and form part of a trio of speed boats entered for a named event.
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DODGE
Poutemouth
Eng
Mr. Dotte
Abbeville Officer Freed in Slaying Trial
Wheeler Arrington, Abbeville police, was found not guilty of slaying W. C. Bethune after a lengthy trial. The jury deliberated over 24 hours, retried after an initial manslaughter conviction, amid repeated postponements and many witnesses summoned. Bethune was killed in 1927.
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Wheeler Arrington
Abbeville
W. ¢ Bethune
Wor
Arrington
Bethune
H. A. Peare
Arlington Cass
Alleged Georgia Slayer Captured Near Port St. Lucie
Newton Georgia December 16 AP Officers report the arrest near Port St. Lucie Florida of B Anthony a Negro sought for killing two officers who challenged a Negro gambling game on a highway Sunday Florida officers and Lonnie Wha Mama companion of Anthony may be questioned in the case Copeland Jarvin and Bil Long accompanied the scene when warned to disperse and were later found shot to death in Jarvi s car Five Negroes arrested here accuse Anthony and Whales rl of the crime
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Newton
Port St. Jor
Fla
B Anthony
Florida
Lonnie
Anthony
Copelend Jarvin
Bil Long
Jarvia
Long
Anthony Sad Wiles
Outdoor pageant to be presented in city streets
An outdoor Christmas pageant will be staged next Wednesday night between 7 and 9 in the city. Churches from First Presbyterian to First Baptist will present scenes including Mary and Joseph, shepherds, and angel choruses. Pupils from city schools will join in songs such as Lamra Cradie Song and O Little Town of Bethlehem. Absolute silence will be required during the pageant.
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Mig Sarah Crawford
Dothan
Crawford
Clement Ritter
Pextor
First Presbyterian Church
Whit Ba
First Presbyterion Church
Epincipal Church
Shepherds Scene
First Baptist Church
Mary and Joseph
Fonter Hireau Methodist
Gate
Christian Helene
Angel Chorus
LaFayette Street Methodist
Ehothors Headland Avenue
Baptast
Geandelew Baptist
Chris Tae
Larhera Cradie Song
Bethiehem
Nilence
Winter Ice Grip Clamps Nation Amid Fatal Cold
Amid a severe cold wave, major regions report record lows and deaths. Chicago records four dead. Milwaukee and Ohio see additional fatalities as subzero weather, down to five below, grips the Midwest and Northeast. California and Alabama face unusual cold and frost.
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Zara
Chicago
Stockyard
Home For
Milwaukee
Wie
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Loutagutte
Indiana
Ohio
Cailfordia
Troxa
Palo
Verde Valley
Inperial Valley
Robert Ray
Arthur Jobna
Cantata Rehearsals and Christmas Pageant Planned at Foster Street Church
Rehearsals for the Light of the World cantata continue tomorrow and Monday at 7 pm at Foster Street Methodist Church. The Christmas program, benefiting the unemployed, is set for Christmas afternoon at 5 pm. Leading staff and participants include Mise Roeyn Covington, Mrs W. E Seifer, Mrs Ada Lewin, Miss Eleanor Lewin, Miss Hal More Smith, Jr., Dr J. A. Keytin, Dr Tany Dockery, and Mise Rubbens Mellinger with Mrs Lottery directing the choir and Mrs W. H wn as organist.
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Foster Street Methodiat Church
Miso van
Mise Roeyn Covington
W. E Seifer
Ada Lewin
Suiss Eleanor Lewin
I. W Dockery
Shelley Stricks
Hal More Smith
J. A. Keytin
Tany Dockery
Mise Rubbens
Mellinger
Lottery
Mra W. Whwn
T J. Wynn
Plants
Itertert McChntock
Wuee Deak
Clayton Baber
Pegrant
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Fond
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Leach
Alabama
J. F. Dawsey
City Cemetery
Yuletide
First Baptist Choir
Abbeville Peace
Port St. Joe
HiGt Ston
Rogers
Esa Rorya
Mercedes
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Tennessee Valey
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Wwe
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