Dothan Today Reports Local Civic and Arts Events
The paper notes the American Legion Auxiliary plans to sponsor a radio program on Pensacola station. It highlights emotional reception to The Singing Fool at Alabama Theatre, announces Earle Newton Players will perform at the city auditorium next week, and mentions local flu cautions. Also covered are taxes due January 1, a planned boxing promotion, road funding questions, and strong holiday business with cautious stock adjustments.
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Aerican Legion Auxiliary
A.ded
Legion
Pensacola
Songbird screen grid receiver kit unveiled
Engineers from three parts manufacturers describe the Songbird as an AC operating screen grid receiver with a single screen grid tube a push pull audio stage and several circuit design innovations.
Public health warns over flu outbreak in Dothan
More than 50 flu cases reported locally with 264 cases already seen by physicians and an estimated 800 not under medical care. Most cases mild. 8 pneumonia cases. Public urged to rest, seek physician at first symptoms, and stay in bed to save lives. Several workers absent. 200 pages worsened in 48 hours. United States Public Health Service bulletin stresses bed rest and prompt treatment.
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Dothan
Acorn
Woolworths
United States Public Health Service
Freida Hempel to Sing Coast to Coast New Year’s Eve
Freida Hempel, famed coloratura soprano, will perform on a coast to coast network program on New Year’s Eve. The program airs at 9 30 Eastern. Hempel studied in Leipzig at 15 and Berlin by 17, debuting operatically in Berlin at 20 and with the Metropolitan Opera in 1912.
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New York
Frieda Hempel
America
Europe
Miss Hempel
Leipzig
Germany
Berlin
Metropolitan Opera Co
K of P Official to Speak at Lafayette Street Church
R A Burleson from the Knights of Pythias insurance department will lecture to Lafayette Street Methodist church Class 25 next Sunday. Members and visiting attendees are urged to attend as Burleson is described as a powerful speaker with a strong message for churchgoers.
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R. A. Burleson
Lafayette Street
Knights of Pythias
Lafayette Street Methodist
Burleson
Preparatory Commission Disarmament Conference Convoked
Geneva announces the preparatory commission for a disarmament conference will meet in Geneva on April 15 after confirmation from several nations including the United States that the date is acceptable. The head of the commission disclosed the agreement following inquiries.
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Geneva
preParatory Commission
United States
Missionary Union to Hold Annual Meeting Jan 10
The Woman's Missionary Union of the Columbia Baptist Association will hold its annual associational meeting at First Baptist Church of Dothan starting 10:00 A.M. Wednesday January 10. The program centers on Stewardship with Bible lessons, teachings, prayers, songs, and a business session led by Mrs. Campbell.
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Woman's Missionary Union of the
Columbia Baptist Association
First Baptist Church of
George Carter
Gord
Rev
J. 3. Blankenship
Jesus
Campbell
Columbia
Ala
Island near Fairfax airport sold after long litigation
Goose Island in Kansas City Kansas, long disputed for ownership, will join Fairfax airport after a state purchase from a private airport owner. The 160 acre tract, an island when the Missouri River runs high, will be connected by filling the low area to the existing field, expanding the site to about 800 acres.
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Kansas City
Kas
UPI
Goose Island
Fairfax
State of
Kansas
Stae
Lure of Circus Draws Gentry Back Into Game
Macon Georgia reports H B Gentry, famed for dog and pony acts, returns from an eight year retirement to buy Sparks Circus now in winter quarters. He says the urge to perform drew him back. Sparks Circus dates to 1890, formerly run by John H Sparks and later Charlie Sparks with Clifton Sparks.
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Macon
UPI
H. B. Gentry
Dog and Pony Show
Mr. Gentry
Sparks Circus
Gentry
Miami
Fla
Wildegard
John H. Sparks
Charlie Sparks
Clifton Sparks
Famous Dancer May Goodwin to Star With Earle Newton Players
May Goodwin, famed dancer, joins the Earle Newton Players for a week at the city auditorium in Dothan. The program will mix dramas comedies and vaudeville with Miss Goodwin appearing in Tidy Ann on Monday night. Tickets go on sale tomorrow with cash required for reservations.
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May Goodwin
Dothan
Earle Newton
Ted Goodwin
Theeanager
City Auditorium
Tidy Ann
Miss Goodwin
America
Los Angeles
New Yor
Earle Newson
Canton man held for murder after wife’s death confession
Wilbur O Heldman carried his wife to the Canton police station on December 13 and claimed she killed herself after confessing to being the murderess of Vernard E Fearn a Canton coal dealer. detectives investigated and charged him with his wife's murder.
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Canton
Ohio
Wilbur O. Heldman
Vernard E. Fearn
Fearn
Heldman
President Coolidge Invited to Famous Jekyl Island Club
President Coolidge received an invitation from W. B. Jennings of New York to visit Jekyl Island before returning to Washington. He is set to pass Sunday en route to a hunting preserve in Camden county and may briefly inspect the clubhouse where McKinley and Senators Hanna and Reed bridged party differences in 1904. News from Sapelo Islands notes Coolidge’s second shooting expedition with Colonel Starling and that Mrs. Coolidge stayed behind due to the trip’s severity while a portrait for her is being painted.
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Brunswick
Coolidge
W. B. Jennings
New York
Jekyl Island
Washington
Howard E. Coffin
Camden County
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Thomas B. Reed
Sapelo Islands
Presidential Game
President Coolidge
Colonel Starling
White House
Secret Service
Palmetto
Mrs. Coolidge
Stations swap programs in Des Moines radio lineup
A program rearrangement shifts WHO and WOC Davenport stations to alternate nights to give each a longer continuous period on the air. The change, now in operation, reallocates broadcast time to improve programming continuity.
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Des Moines
WHO
WOC
Weather Brief for Alabama
Fair and warmer tonight with improving conditions. Saturday shows gentler winds and warmer temperatures across the southern portion.
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Alabama
Couth
Effort Underway to Break World Endurance Flight Record
In El Centro California the monoplane Albatros with 646 gallons of gasoline lifted off to extend the world endurance flight attempt. Pilots Charles Rocheville and John Guglementi aim to stay aloft over 70 hours in a bid to set a new record.
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EL Centro
Cal
Charles Rocheville
John Guglementi
King George Regains Ground Amid Anxious Health Report
London dispatch reports King George has regained some ground after yesterday's setback. Doctors say the right lung illness shows definite improvement, but overall condition remains serious with persistent weakness and slow recuperation.
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London
George
Prison Farm Official Found Murdered in Mississippi
J J Duvall a 65 year old carpenter sergeant at the state prison farm was found murdered at his home in Parchman Mississippi today. His 18 year old daughter Ruth is missing and feared to be harmed. Charley Shepherd a black trusty worker at the farm was reported missing with blood hounds tracking.
Treasury lists tax refunds for year ending June 36
The U S treasury annual refunds report shows $142,308,667 returned to 168,501 individuals and corporations. It includes refunds to one Dothan citizen and one local corporation, with J K Faircloth receiving $760.84 and Houston Guano Co $3,100.83.
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United States Treasury
Capitol
Fiat J. K
Houston Guwao Co
Farmer and family killed in house fire near Dallas
J W Vanderburg farmer his wife and three children were killed and burned in their home near Dallas on December 26. The couple’s seventeen year old son is held in Gaston county jail suspected of slaying the five in an attempt to conceal the crime.
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Gastonia
N. C
J. W. Vanderburg
Dallas
Gaston County
Possibility of a Contest of Fortune Ryan's Will
New York December 28 41 the prospect of contesting Thomas Fortune Ryan’s will faded when Allan A Ryan failed to appear to dispute the testament His absence leaves the estate valued as high as a half billion dollars without challenge from the son known only by a set of shirt studs
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New York
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Allan A. Ryan
Geneva County man says Geneva fees unfair in road bond issue
Rep Ward of Geneva charges Governor Graves and the highway commission biased against Geneva in the distribution of funds from the $25 million bond issue. He cites Col Finnell and letters, questions extra session, and notes Geneva's not receiving its quota while other counties gain. Continued on Page Five.
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R. S. Ward
Hartford
Geneva
Graves
Highway Commission
Greene County
Tuscaloosa
Col. Finnell
Ward
Lee Long
Eri O S. Ward
Geneva County
Hibb Graves
Dothan
Gravex
Colonel Finnell
The
Bain
Alabama
Montgomery Journal
RS. Ward
State Highway Commission
Ansuranes
Finnella
Tuschloons
Bato
Col
Pirnell
Groves
Cologne
Highway Department
Col Finnell
T'E
Teddings
Geneve
Finnell Jette
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Alabama Theatre
Picture House
Vitaphone
Earle Newton Players
W. L. Lee
Houston County
Houston Hotel
Governor Graves
Lang
Axena
Freida Hempel
Missionry Union
First Baptist Church
Annexes Island
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Tenn
Charles H. Shield
Louieville
M. W. Rozar
Chleags
Geath
Pres. Coolidges
Famous Club
Cas
King
Carpenter
U. S. Treasury
J. R. Faircloth
Houston Guano Co
Farmer
Ryan
Wright Brothers
Katharne Wright Haskell
Wilbur
Orvill Wright
Tre Pease
Tiny Brothers
Maine
Merc
Warkel
Orville Anc
Gt Muri
Katherine Wright
Treat
Dovton
Ehe Lo
Dewitt Thomas
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