Chamber Of Commerce Eyes City Limits Extension
The Dothan Chamber of Commerce may lead a study to determine extending the city limits. President Beaty Whiddon said a survey would probe desirability, location, and number of residents to include. If approved, petitions would seek voter signings in proposed areas and could bypass a special election by legislative action.
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NATC
Faulk
Chamber of Commerce
Dothan
Chamber
Beaty Whiddon
Whiddon
Toca
Rothan
Tig
Committees Named For Fat Stock Show In Dothan In April
Committees for the Tri State Fat Stock Show set for April 15 18 were announced by Arthur Johnson secretary of the Chamber of Commerce who predicted the 1987 show would be the best yet with over 400 entries. Dr Milton P Jarnagin of the Georgia Extension Service will handle judging. Richard Ramsey of Dothan will chair. Russell Cardwell of Montgomery the successor and C M Ling Houston County farm agent the general superintendent. W H Gregory Auburn livestock marketing specialist will act as ringmaster. Committees include Receiving and weighing C H Bowden and James Nunn. Sales order records and reports Donald Whitcomb C C Scarborough J A Beaty. Ruler eligibility and classification J L Lawson and J C Cannon. Health and Sanitation Dr R S Sugg Dr B N Lauderdale Dr C H Poite wat. Ring entry order B P Dill worth Rudy Lawhorne Tap Bennett.
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Arthur Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Milton P. Jarnagin
Georgia Extension
Jarmagin
Jounzon
South
Donald Whitcomb
TCT
Birmingham
C. C. Scarboroughh
J. A. Beaty
Auburn
Ruler
J. L. Lawson
J.C. Cannon
R.5. Sugg
B. N. Lauderdale
C. H. Poitewat
Dothan
B. P. Dil
Confederate Veteran Lucius Bailey Dies at 99
Lucius M. Bailey, 99, a Confederate veteran, died at home here after a long illness. Born July 8 in Newton County, Georgia, he served in the Eufaula Light Artillery and fought in 27 battles, wounded three times. He lived with his daughters in Dothan and Hartford. funeral at Ward-Wilson chapel. Interment Hartford cemetery.
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Lucius M. Bailey
Aly
Alabama
Warren May
N. St. Andrews St
Mr. Bailey
Newton County
Payton
Amanda Failey
Dale County
Ain
Bayley
Eufaula Light Artillery
Montgomery
Shioltth
Atlanta
Chia
Movie
Aft
Hartford
Bailey
May
Dothan
A. C
Ward-Wilson Chapel
A. 9
Rhinden
Willr
Lester Bailey
iHomer Bailey
Fierce Bailey
Dorsey
Wilburn May
Doyle Pitcher
Thrin Surig
Notaries Public Named For Houston County
Gov James E Folsom named 15 notaries in Houston County last week. Eleven new notaries include Swinton W Croom Gordon MS Maude Baughman Opal Vana Gladys Parmer Lou Tompkins and Hugh C Gachet all authorized to notarize documents in Houston County. Also named were Carl Burkett Abbie L D Anderson Cle Mams Jr Armstrong and My Rodney for county or state at large postings. Each notary must post fees and report to the Secretary of State with a county duty fee normalization.
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Tnal
Houston
James E. Folsom
Swin
Ton W. Croom
Gordon
Maude Baughman
Dothan
Opal Vana
Gladys A. Parmer
Lou Tompking
Hugh C. Gachet
Houston County
Carl B. Burkett
Mra
Abbie LD Anderson
Cle Mams, Jr
Columb
Secretary of State
Wreck in London Kills Three. Dozens Hurt in Car Crash
A London wreck killed three people and injured sixty four others in a city street collision. Reports from Eiiras radio traced the names Homania and Craieva to morning traffic chaos near Buckerest, with details still unclear.
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London
Homania
Yenersey
Ewias Radio
Craieva Isial Milag
Two Men Injured In Hartford Crash On Highway
Wallace Merritt of Hartford was seriously injured when his pickup collided with another truck on the Bonifay Hartford highway Friday. Passenger Doty Grantham suffered lesser injuries and both were taken to Hartford hospital for treatment.
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Wallace Merritt
Hartford
Bonifay-Hartford
Florida
Merritt
Doty Grantham
It's All In How You See It Poor Man's Philosopher
HAL BOYLE muses on beauty in unlikely places and how perception shapes value. He recalls airport lights through fog and a landing glow, comparing beauty to relief, love, art, and even a cancer slide. The piece expands to reflect how personal experiences color what we deem beautiful.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Chicago
Hex Realty
Owen Thas
Emily Dickiman
Enim
Mt Clemens Portal Pay Case Thrown Out Of Federal Court
River search continues for the bodies of Mrs. Talmadge Madison Adams and infant Inez, and for the car occupants after a wreck near Caryville Florida. Divers and volunteers drag the Choctawhatchee River as relatives travel from Mobile for medical care for the infant. The car, found later downstream, belonged to Talmadge Adams Sr who hoped for a timely return from a visit to his son.
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Talmadge Madison Adams
Caryville
Fla
Adams
Midland City
Talmadge, Jr
Jesse Ander
Port St. Joe
Eagle Siar
Mt. Clemens Portal
Florida
Choctawhatchee
Inez
Talmadge
Adam
Mobile
Bahy
Midland I
Eran
Adgins
Exlin Field
Sigliyiy Patelter
Alabama Pateolinen di
Vanhe Dale County
Ale
Tivense
Alabama Jaycees Hold Spring Convention Here This Year
The Alabama Junior Chamber of Commerce plans its 1947 annual convention in Dothan from March 28 to 29 40 with 181 delegates from about fifty Alabama cities. Harry Anderson president of the Dothan Jaycees said the State Board accepted the invitation and registration begins March 24. The event will open with a banquet and entertainment before important business sessions including elections and policy reviews.
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Alabama
Dothan
Camanerce
Harry Anderson
Dothan Sayrors
Skie
Jeveees
Hart
Dothan Group
de Tay
Anderson
Thaisber
Banduet
Coektedl Paris
Aiticn
Eweritess
L. de Norden
Dothan Trayrens
Alabarca
Teron Bainbridgs
Bessemer
Ty Seit
State Board of Theeters
Sears
Rae
New Revenue Board Sets First Meeting of Term
The Hous'im County Board of Revenue begins a new term and meets Monday for its monthly session. Probate Judge Albert T. Lage, an ex officio member, chairs the meeting while W. Calhoun appoints Meyrovita as collector of the county wide gasoline tax. Each member may appoint a collector or distributor under the board's policy.
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Hous'im
Revie
Atatate
Albert T.ogue
Ron Lane Mayrovite
W. Calhoun
Meyrovita
Calhoun
B. ¥. Harper
Foe Th
Billions In Damages In Pottery Suit Dismissal
DETROIT AP The Mt Clemens Pottery Co case was dismissed by Federal Judge Frank A Picard denying damages to pottery workers in the vast portal payment dispute. The ruling halts that case but prompts broader questions as industry and labor factions brace for Supreme Court action and further portal liability across the nation.
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Detroit
Mt. Clemens Pottery Co
Frank A. Picard
Portal Time
Mt. Clemiens
CLO
Supreme Court
Federal Court
Inealy
Viereens Disputy
Iudge Piedrd
Portal Titi Wan Fou
Duminges
Porgatelsims
Mt. Clemens Cave
National Association of Manufacturers
Earl Bumting
Sai Mudge Ciard
Opresuniihte
Portal Sails
Tao Toneer
Chogresa
Maurie Soyrir
Nerat Mintore
Ford
Cheste
Governtorat
Lepen
Scott
Supreme Toney
Clemens
Three Candidates Qualify in City Commissioner Race
The Dereenne city commission race narrows as three candidates Brentin McAlister Parish and JOG, with one seat to be filled after the current commissioner’s term ends. The field will move toward campaign period compliant with filing rules and expected appointment to fill the vacancy.
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Ite Brennin
Tren Ban
Parkean
Noelear
Jeane Apts
Dothan Police To Wear New Summer Uniforms
Dothan police prepare summer attire with updated uniforms including trousers and coats for officers. The move mirrors prior color themes and aims to improve comfort during hot weather.
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Dothan
Proposals For Committees Move Forward In Congress
Lynne Brannen reports on plans to form new committees and expand task groups in Congress. An education group will hear a curriculum outline by State Superintendent Dr. Auntie F Meadows, while judiciary and welfare panels revisit ongoing work. Finance and taxation debates may follow, with focus on funding and implementing regulatory programs. Page two references ongoing committee sessions and anticipated votes.
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Vlna
Auntie Ft. Meadows
Wlio
Judiciary
Heart Ned
Gav
Trent
Kiwanis Club Presents Life With Father Benefit
Kiwanis Club brings the play Life With Father to town as a charitable benefit. Cast features Curtieiy tate Sk py and Me Tre Bully Koxdure chil. public health officials note the show has toured cities nationwide. Proceeds support the Weseh UP broader community health programs and local charitable efforts.
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Kiwanis Club
Yrekelsy
Curtieiy
Bagster Couly
Wrendway
Black Dahlia Killer Confession Reported by Veteran
An ex serviceman in Los Angeles allegedly confessed to a mutilation murder of a girl in a dramatic wartime style interview. Florence Police Chief Captain Walam announced he was not yet convinced. investigators pressed the veteran under intensive grilling to verify facts.
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Johns Roach
Ernie Oh
Los Angeles
Fe Angeles
Lecra
S Hawever
Walam
Florence
Dunaaie
Moorhe
Purgie
Tum
Girl and father victims of tragedy in Clayton case
Mary Catherine Reardon, 14, and her companion Martin D Arcy died after a car crash caused by a gunman linked to a youth romance. Inquiries reveal the girl allegedly carried a pistol shown to the boy. Police recall the pursuit ending near a hill and embankment. Mary Catherine spoke with officers before her death.
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Paul
ST. Lanis
Katherine Henkin
D'Arcy
Mary
Allerine
Hells
Clayton
Mary Catherine
Reardon
Martin D'Arcy
Mies Reardon
Misa Reardon
Tworey
Wydown Gndor Uch Sehant
Cold Wave Sweeps Nation Narrowing City Low
Widespread chill grips the area with forecasts of a frigid low near 24 degrees. The report details across regions including Halonway and surrounding cities as residents brace for ongoing icy conditions and the potential for frost impact on daily activities.
March of Dimes Drive Totals for Houston County
Lee Merion, drive chairman, reported Houston County March of Dimes contributions totaled 3744.14 with 19 donors. Ashford and Columbia clubs led fundraisers through school boxes and local groups, with Ashford at 160.25 and Columbia 246.79. Most funds stay in the county chapter treasury for local needs, with the rest to National Drive officials.
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Houston Coury
Lee Meriong
General Drive
Ashford
Leluns Club
Columbia
Lion's Club
Houston County
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River
Talmadge Adams
Jaycees
New Revenue Board
Thethan
Lynne Brannen
Fey Pasate
Sread
Interneo Mmnister
Dain
Welfare
Meters Agpint
Oh Ae Pensions
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Heras
Consersatia
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Mitchell
Anthrites
Dad Wiser
Jane
Teerr
Mia
Mertte Ter Michell
Tee Ladutt
Otter Dudge Williarm
Mitchells
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