Dothan Prepares for General Christmas Holiday Observance
Dothan plans a citywide holiday with reduced operations and no mail delivery. Most stores, offices, and courts will close. post office stamp and parcel windows shut. some departments grant two-day holidays. Shoppers crowd downtown, churches host services, and charity efforts provide toys and meals for needy residents and county inmates.
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Dothan
W. Boliday
Cristmay
Tpoatal
Poliday
Dothan Business House
Prisoners Favor Jail Stay to View Kangaroo Court Victims
In Houston county jail inmates claim they want to remain imprisoned to observe a kangaroo court’s claimed victims. A cell occupant recounts tensions as inmates quarrel over Christmas plans and the arrival of Santa, while officials and reporters note a hush when visiting prisoners discuss the alleged proceedings.
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Tooktoy
Christfay
Houston County
The
Eagle
J. Norton Mullins
Cross Bar
Jaller Collins
Bheriie Robina
Julian
de Witt Thomas
Soria Mullins
Santa Claus
Dothan Eagle Employees Get Christmas Holiday Tomorrow
The Dothan Eagle will not publish tomorrow as employees receive a Yule holiday. Christmas is observed as the paper’s day off, with Saturday’s edition printed as usual only when possible, and readers are reminded to enjoy the festive season.
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the Dothan Eagle
Eagle
The
World War Vet To Spend Xmas At Clayhatchie
Robert H. Thompson, Rainbow Division veteran and former Platoon Sergeant, will spend Christmas at his Clayhatchie home with his mother. Fresh from service in China and the Orient, he remains restless, keeping a gun in hand and a quick temper, a reputation for reckless bravery, and a blunt, rough manner highlighted by a sharp commissioned-era warning to new troops.
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Clayhatchie
Robert H. Thompson
Rainbow Division
Slobe Trotter
Dothan
Enterprise
China
Douglans
Bob Thompson
Mexico
Panama
Orient
167Th Infantry
Thompson
Bob
Black man dies in hospital after shooting incident
John Lewis a 27 year old Black man died at 340 pm yesterday in a local hospital after being struck and shot in the intestines during a public safety incident. Bentley Riley and Dan Mayes, both white, are held in county jail. Officials say seven of eight perforations were caused by gunfire and witnesses dispute the events leading to the shooting.
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John Lewis
Lewis
Bentley Riley
Dan Mayes
Riley
Jaiters
All-Around Development Urged By Proxy Dictator of Southeastern States
Dr. Alvin Johnson, leader of a new social research school, outlined a plan aimed at all around development and essential self sufficiency for the Southeastern states. He pressed for organized action to build a self reliant economy, including local product promotion, public awareness campaigns, shifts away from export dependent growth, and a move toward regional home farming and restructured finance.
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Southeastern
Wilmington
N. C
Alvin Johnson
New School For Social Research
Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
Hugh McRae
Southeastern Economic Council
Johnson
Dr. Johnson
Aysnson
Jocale
Requie
Tates
Peterclan
Cdlor
New York
Jobless Relieved by Muscle Shoals
In Muscle Shoals and Florence Alabama on December 24 AP reports unemployment relief from the past year. U S Engineers Major Anthony Poyet said over $26 000 was spent at nitrate plants providing temporary work for about 300 men including 15 unemployed residents with most funds paid to workers and supplies purchased with the rest.
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Florence
Ala
Muscle Shoals
Anthony Poyet
U.S
Chasse
Sonre
Paget
City In Market Now For Car of Gasoline
Gilly Auditor J T Vaughn reports that gasoline supplies are being sought by the community. He notes 2609 gallons of gasoline already entered by a party and mentions Patty Karatine and a local dealer. Vaughn warns about age and claims, urging caution in purchases and reporting.
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Gilly
J.T. Vaughn
Tela
Karatine
Auer Vaughn
Enya Raeelia
Santa Claus Gets Strange Requests at Montgomery
In a humorous Christmas tale from Montgomery Alabama, Santa Claus reads a flood of letters from state officials including Gov Miller and Pete Jarman Jr. each asking favors such as staff, tax relief, and funds for debt payoff. The scene captures a playful clash of holiday magic with Alabama state governance.
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Santa Claus
Montgomery
North Pole
Santa Claus’ Mall
U.S. A
FR. M. Miller
Gay
Miller
Jana
Alabama
Hoylah
Fetter
Pete B. Jarman, Jr
S. T. Blan
Alf. Harman
Warcanta
Plenar
Haing
Seth P. Storrs
Santa
Santi
Cooperative Market Sells 1000 Butler County Cotton Bales
Cooperative marketing through the Butler County farm bureau reports sale of 1000 cotton bales totaling 34,124 dollars. The consignments included 49 dollar bale costs, 244 pounds of poultry, and 20 new prem items across purchases, with unclear details in the damaged text.
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Cooperative Market
Butler County
Greervilla der
Mester County
1874 Ballot Found Ties Houston Gubernatorial Race
Virgil Stewart of Dothan found an 1874 totaling ballot in a trunk from his father. It shows faint numbering and the name Henry D. Clayton among a small set of candidates. The precinct Brannan Stand listed Houston county which then formed part of Dale county, with Mounton and the People’s Party contesting the race for Alabama governor after the war.
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Gov
Houston
Houston County
Virgil Stewart
Dothan
Brahnan
Stewart Aald
Stewart
Brannan Rtand
Dale County
Steward
Nate
George Mounton
Owndlales
Alabama
Mounton
Alnham
Flewart
Hitler breaks finger in car crash near Kiel
Adolf Hitler head of the German fascist party suffered a broken finger yesterday in an auto accident near Kiel when his car struck a tree after colliding with another vehicle. The incident injured the führer but he remained in public for brief remarks before the accident was reported.
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Banta Clara
Moter
Bante
Kyritz
Germany
APY
Adolf Hitler
Fanciam
Hillera
Owith
Fragmented OCR tale of holiday parole list and notices
OCR text fragment presents a garbled mix of names numbers and phrases about Xmas paroles and public notices. It mentions a location with a year and various incomplete items, but most details are illegible. This reads as a damaged archival snippet with partial names dates and actions, not a coherent story.
Montgomery Preps Highlight Holiday Football Scene
In Montgomery on December 24 AP reports a busy football scene with Sidney Lanier and Cloverdale High School set for a charity game at Cramton Bowl. Reorganization talks for the Southeastern League continue with plans to resume next year. Local stars Lonner and Cloverdale grads host practices, while Alabama coach Frank Thomas may bring Johnny Cait to join Charlton Moneley.
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Montgomery
Routhenstern
Sidney Lanier
Cloverdale High School
Cramton Bowl
Ag Enirante
Selma
Anniston
Moblte
Belmaean
Dalian
Leafs
Setina
Sar
Jon
Natary J
Himit
Dea
Lonler
Mils
Frank Thomas
Alabama
Johnny Cait
Chenty Moneley
Auburn Alura
Ast Sangon
Tom Brown
Lindley Hatfield
LaFayette Church Pageant Friday Night at 6
A Christmas pageant will be presented Friday evening at 6 o’clock at the LaFayette Street MetrrAist church, followed by a tree lighting and gift distribution for Sunday School members. Performers include Sara Frances Shafer, Caulie Cherry, Luther’s Cradle Song, and Christ Was Born Today as the musical highlights.
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LaFayette Street Methodist
Aptist
Fiorida
Salvation Army
Jack Altman
Dothan
Ity
Salvation Amy
LaFayette Street
MetrrAist
Pagent
Howell Cordr
Gabriel
Sara Frances Shafer
Caulie Cherry
Eng
Sara Frances Shifer
Christ
Wall Faby
Kathren Watford
Amy
Jane Cooper
Robby Robert Mess
Cella
Toby Low
Remeny Derethy
Lavetta Tatum
Femity
Athe Beare MeMichant
Frank Ace
Pineethy Dozaner
Mar Sam
Marlun Qzhelleet
Genege Clark
Irs Kitty
Tagh Kirkland
Mark Star
FCM
Isa Torre Lares
Mery McGaran
Maan
Arrette
Bie Walter
James Te
Im Nl
Faz Adama
Rot Ale
Teordle Tisette
Mary Bue
Gis
Jatin Molen
Peers
Wilker Whees
Simim
Per Chet
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Fayetteone
Carbon
Percy Peard
Jarman
New House
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John Nance Garner
Henry D. Clayton
Mitler
Afl Retaen
Pateles Ab Chrie
Prieanesy Whitey Rendtiet
Heer
Charlane Patele
Jon Peestar
IEEE
Peptmar
Fee Rein
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Yule Tree
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