Man Accused Of Shooting Cousin In Back Near Ashford
Esker Kirkland 28 of near Radyford is in county jail on an assault with intent to murder charge for shooting his cousin Henry Kirkland 35 who is in serious condition at a Dothan hospital. Officers say both men had been drinking and the shooting followed a quarrel about three miles southeast of Ashford.
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Esker Kirkland
Radyford
Henry Kirkland
Dothan
Kirkland
Baker Kirkland
Ashford
Boy 12 Shot During Hunting Trip Hospitalized
Leon Meyser of Taylor is in a Dothan hospital in serious condition from accidental shotgun wounds. He was on a hunting trip when his gun discharged while he stopped to chase grasshoppers, and hospital officials say amputation of his arm may be necessary.
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Leon Meyser
Taylor
In & Dothan
Motorists Warned of Last Tag Action Before Christmas
County license inspector W. W Reeves warned motorists who have driven since October 1 without licenses that arrests will begin next week. He said he would be lenient during holidays but will enforce license requirements to curb unlicensed driving.
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W. W. Reeves
W. W Reeves
Reeves
Funeral Held For James Graham Boy Burned In Water
Funeral conducted for James Graham an 11 year old Negro who died from severe burns after being scalded near Dothan Oil MIN No 2 at N Oates street Wednesday. Workmen from the plant rescued him after he fell from a bicycle into the hot water.
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James Graham
Dothan Oil Min No
N. Oates Street
Garage Apartment To Be Built Here On Catalpa Street Site
A one story composition garage apartment with estimated cost 4041. le will be built on a Catalpa street site per a building permit issued today to Douglas C Halston. The project proceeding as listed in city records.
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Catalpa Street
Douglas C Halston
Alabama Leaders to Attend Methodist Education Session in Nashville
More than 25 Alabamians will participate in the joint session of the General Council of Christian Education and the Educational Association in Nashville Tennessee starting December 28. Attendees include Dr. Guy B. Snavely Birmingham president of Birmingham Southern College and other college presidents and church educators. The event marks the thirteenth annual gathering and the first for the newly formed General Council of Christian Education.
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Montgomery
Ala
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Nashville
Tenn
General Council of Christian Edition
Guy B. Soavely
Birmingham
Birmingham Southern College
North Alabama Board of Christian Education
Snavely
Lbara
Church
E. W. Naylor
Athens College
Athens
W. D Agnew
Woman’s College of Alabama
F.C Moore
Downing-Shofner Institute For Girls
Brewton
J. Malone
Simpson «Td
Mies Mary Smyer
Aldle Moore
J B. Hill
Gadsden
N Baker
Claude O'Rear
The
Educational Association
General Council of Christian Education
General Council
Sunday School Council
Epworth League
Many Couples Get Marriage Licenses At Probate Office
Kenneth Kang 25 and Virginia Lucille Edwards 22 of Pickard obtained a marriage license at the probate judge’s office today. Others listed include Cody Andrews 22 and Bessie D. Horn 20 of Midland City route one Oscar F. Jeinkins 57 of Midland City and Lucy Marc Vaughn 22 of Dothan route one. Finer Filson 21 of Troy Christine Faunton 16 of Dothan Frain Barber 34 of Chipley route one and Beads Wade 31 of Headland route four. C. B. Jotar son 25 of Newton and Lirader nal 24.
Dothan Poised for Benefit as Regional Development Moves Ahead
Dothan is seen gaining from planned regional projects in Florida and nearby counties. A potential $250,000 Geneva levee, river and port dredging, railroad extensions to Port St Joe and Columbus GA, and a Washington, Bay, and Jackson county colonization scheme could boost trade, employment, and farm diversification, with conclusion that major work may start soon.
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Dothan
Washington County
Fla
Gulf Ports
Congress
Geneva
Harper
Alabama
Washington
Rivers and Harbors Board
Genea
Harpergald
Gulf Coast
St. Andrews Bay
Apalachicola
Chipola
Choctawhatchee
Florida
Panama City
Bay Line
Central of Georgia
Central Road
Lockhart
U.S Department of Commerce
L. H. Bolton
Marlaana
Port St. Joe
Clumbus
Mariaana
Panama Jc
Interstate 1 ‘Commerce Commission
Dothan Aouth
Port St Joe H. H. Holwyard
Rome
Ito
Bolton
Simndridgs
Jack and
Bay Counties
DuPont
Packad
Marianna
Border Counties
Burm
Death in Dothan jail ends in alcohol poisoning
Robert L. Powell 33 died in Dothan city jail from acute alcoholic poisoning. The funeral was held at Pilgrim's Peat church near Brinson, with coroner noting no inquest. Powell, arrested for drunkenness, died before medical aid arrived. survivors include wife and several relatives in Alabama and Georgia. Funeral by Houston Funeral Company with burial at Brinson's Pigeon Rest cemetery.
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Robert L. Powell
Pilgrim’s Peat Church
Brineson
Powell
Julwid
Arthur Lane
Powell Ia
Omeron
Irvin Powell
Colquitt
Mre
G Powell
Dothan
A. R
Mobile
Arthur
Charlie
Wallace
Guy Morris
LaRue
AL ‘Griggs
Houston Funersd Company
Swas
Burls
Zack
Funeral Held for Mrs Hawkins 79 in Dothan Route One
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at Rehobeth for Mrs Senthy Ann Hawkins of Dothan Route One who died early yesterday after a long illness. The Rev Hurdesan officiated with Fellows and Forrester in charge of arrangements. Mrs Hawkins is survived by her daughter and two sons, J. and A. Hawkins of Dothan Route One.
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Rehobeth
Senthy Ann Hawkine
Dothan
Hurdesan
Fellows & Forrester
Mrz
Weather Outlook and Polo Introduction at Auburn
Weather outlook for the Central Fast Gulf States calls for cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with possible scattered showers late in the work week followed by colder air. Polo has been introduced at Auburn University by Major Gustav Frere, with 23 Reserve Training Corps cadets starting initial practice and drills.
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Fast Gulf States Fe
Auburn
Reserve Training Corps
Gustav Frere
Siona
Courthouse Furniture Contract Noted in Calhoun County
A twenty thousand dollar courthouse furniture contract is recorded for Calhoun County. Details remain unclear due to garbled OCR text but the transaction cites a $20,000 county procurement linked to courthouse furnishings.
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Calhoun County
Long Illness Fatal To Maine Woman
A Maine woman died after a long illness. The report notes her passing and records basic biographical details as available. No additional names or locations are clearly legible in the surviving text.
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Maine
Mass Meet Protests Discontinuing Three County Departments
Community gathers in Keene to oppose proposed cuts to three county departments. Speakers condemn staffing changes and urge officials to preserve public services amid crowded turnout and ongoing debate. Local organizers push for reinstatement and plan further demonstrations.
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Mass
Fifty New Plants Displayed Despite Low Mood at Event
A local garden event showcased fifty new plant varieties amid a subdued mood. Organizers highlighted resilience and community support, inviting attendees to explore diverse species and learn cultivation tips from experts.
Welfare Department Aids Needy During Christmas
The Welfare Department of Houston County remembered more than 500 needy individuals and 120 families yesterday. Officials said many received baskets of food clothes and toys for children. About 9 shares of fund clothing and games were donated to four county agencies. In Columbia County the welfare office provided toys and food to about 120 children.
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Ghint Welfare Department
Houston
Department
Fourth
Columbia
Pioneer Resident of Geneva Buried
The obituary notes the burial of a pioneer resident of Geneva, mentioning the deceased’s spouse and family connections. It references local burial details and identifies surviving relatives and the community context of the funeral.
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Geneva
Christmas Day Mishaps Fatal To 4 In South
A nationwide Christmas Day toll rises from automobile accidents and fires across the South. In Alabama a farmer is killed when homemade gunpowder explodes. Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia report multiple deaths. North Carolina records a fatal train collision and other incidents push totals higher.
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Atlanta
Der
South
North Carolina
Chalotta
Florida
Tennesee
Kentucky
Viginia
Lonsalare
Lotwsansong
Mianiseippi
Natchen
Council Discusses Children's Safety
The Dor than Safety Council met in the city hall chamber to review safety near buses and roadways. Attendees urged caution as children alight from moving buses and near approaching cars and discussed other risky street activities.
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Council
Dor Than Safety Council
Tothin
Safety Council
Newstone
Mod
Pino J le Vaughn Lo Re
Wriggers
Woc Smith
Bares Foor
TE Stewart
T D Mare Lnwe
Two Negroes Claim They Are Accused Falsely in Shooting
Fred Mivell and Edgar Anderson, two Black youths from Dothan, say they were falsely charged in the shooting of Jane Newton. They contend they were not present and face charges in the county jail awaiting trial.
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Fred Mivell
Edgar Anderson
Negra Youthy
Janes Newton Fain
Rites for Brother of Woman Here Held
The ceremony here honored the brother of a local woman. The event involved notices of fines and rental payments, with details of settlements and a reception afterward. The text references payments of $205 and various legal and property adjustments.
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Woman's College of Alabama
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