Five men jailed in Montgomery murder of mechanic
M R Welch a 34 year old automobile mechanic died from blows after being pitched from a car on the Montgomery Selma highway. Five men A O Hobbie S V Sharpe Barto McDade Johns S McDonald and Willie Bridges are in jail. Initial reports alleged a hit and run but autopsy and witnesses point to a fatal affray. Welch was step brother to Rev J M Blankenship pastor in Dothan who left for Montgomery.
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Montgomery
M. R. Welch
Montgomery-Selma
Welch
A. Hobbie
S. V. Sharpe
Barto McDade
Johns S. McDonald
Willie Bridges
Mobile
J. M. Blankenship
Headland Avenue Baptist Church
Dothan
Firemen's Benefit Show Committee Opens Office at Memorial Stadion Site
The Firemen's Benefit Show Committee has established offices in the Forrester Building at 102 S. St. PRE street behind Eitson Brug store. The Memorial Stadion celebration will be April 18 and 19. The office will be open daily from next week until about 10 PM. A popularity contest, sponsored by the firemen, starts Monday. Premiums valued at more than $500 will be on display at Dothan Jewelry Co. tomorrow.
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Memorial Stadion
Forrester
S. St. Pre Street
Eitson Brug
Ty the Firemen
Dothan Jewelry Co
Ozark Girl Reaches Semi Finals in State Music Tourney
Miss Evelyn Edwards representing Dale County High School advanced to the semi finals at the State Music Tourney in Montevallo last week. A junior, she studies under Mrs S A Beall after lessons from Miss Emily Byrd. Teammates Misses Sarah Howell and Frances Hartzog also performed creditably.
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Ozark
Opark
Evelyn Edwards
Dale Count& Died
Montevallo
Edwards
Emily Byrd
S. A. Beall
Sarah Howell
Frances Hartzog
Danish Feminist Thit Jensem Praises American Men
Mrs Thit Jen sem, a Danish feminist and traveler and Denmark's foremost champion of feminine rights, says American men are the best in the world. She comments on gender rights while visiting Copenhagen.
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Copenhagen
UPI
Thit Jensem
Denmark
One Week and One Month Rates Summary
A fragment lists time periods and prices or changes: One Week One Month Three Months Six Months One Year with values 15 3.90 7.80 and negative 1.50. The text reads like a pricing line item or payment plan snapshot without context or entities. No clear events or named organizations are present.
Houston County boards urged to restore county funds
Delegations from Dothan business leaders and Mayor Clem Ezell asked the Houston County Board of Revenue to reinstate original appropriations for the county farm demonstration agent and the county health unit. They argued the health department lacked funds even before the cuts and urged restoring $300 salary funds for Henry Witherington. A larger delegation led by D. F. Snell of the farm bureau was set to meet the board that afternoon.
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Houston County Board of Revenue
Dothan
Clem Ezell
Henry Witherington
D. F. Snell
Houston County Farm Bureau
Slayer of Yale Identified in Chicago Case
Chicago March 11 An other notorious gang slaying that of Frank Yale in New York last year has been added to the seven murders for which Jack McCurn is held here He was identified as one of the Yale killers Jack Perry Louis Campagna and Mike Barnes were also identified and convinced investigators that the New York and Chicago murders were done by the same men.
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Chicago
Frank Yale
New York
Jack McCurn
MacGurn
Yale
Jack Perry
Louis Campagna
Mike Barnes
Sam Dunwoody Seeks Budget Restore From Houston County Board
State Commissioner of Agriculture Sam Dunwoody arrives to press the Houston County Board of Revenue to restore funds cut from the county agent's budget by a recent resolution. He meets today to promote the movement and influence the board's action.
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Sam Dunwoody
County Board of Revenue
Boxing bouts proceed despite competing Legion events
Promoter Antley announced that proposed boxing matches at the Legion arena Monday night March 18 will go on as scheduled. The Woodmen of the World dance and reception at the Elks Hall and Coburns Minstrel show at the city auditorium are expected to attract audiences, but the boxing program will not be canceled.
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Legion Arena
Elks Hall
City Auditorium
Coburn
Antley
Penny Buys More Stores Adds 101 J B Byars Outlets
The J C Penny company has purchased the J B Byars Company consisting of 101 stores, per H F Ader, local manager. Penny stores now total 1212, expanding its retail holdings.
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J. C. Penny Company
J. B. Byars Company
H. F H. Ader
Woodmen Seek Room Elaboration For Camp Delegates
Woodmen of the World delegates plan a three day convention in Dothan starting March 19. The organizing committee seeks 70 more hotel rooms as 600 to 800 delegates will travel to Panama City for an excursion. A reception and dance are set for Elis Hall the Monday night before the convention, with additional entertainment planned.
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Panama City
Dothan
Elis Hall
Two women injured as one jailed after Saturday fight
Enterprise Alabama reports a Saturday night altercation near Clintonville left a 35 year old man with four skull fractures and severe facial lacerations. Collis Goodson is jailed in Elba on an assault with intent to murder charge after beating Tarver Rowe unconscious with pliers and fleeing the scene. Rowe's condition improved mildly while hospitalized but remained serious.
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Tarver Rowe
Collis Goodson
Elba
Enterprise
Ala
Clintonville
Goodson
Rowe
W. 5S
Huey
C. L. Rowe
New Prockton
Sail Gandson
J. C. Goodson
New Brockton
Gerdest
Haner
Dows
Wallace to Accept Columbia Invitation for Houston County Sermon
Reverend RB Wallace of First Presbyterian Church Qothon will preach the commencement sermon for the Houston County VWich Sehesd at Tecumbia at eleven oclock on May 19, accepting Columbia's invitation to speak.
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RB. T. Wallace
First Presbyterian Church
Qothon
Greed
Houston County
Tecumbia
Sands
Appropriate Program Scheduled For Week Of Women's Activities
Observable plan outlines a series of educational events sponsored by a local group. The schedule highlights programs aimed at women's work and civic participation during the week, with events spanning lectures and practical demonstrations.
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United States
Istxtin
Sanitary Dairy Defends Compliance With State Health Law
Contending the Sanitary Dairy has long abided by state health rules, managers publish a letter to The Eagle outlining facilities and practices. They describe grade A raw milk, a 30-foot sanitary trough, cow baths, 63 cows, and strict employee standards with state health inspectors’ approval. The letter highlights adherence to Health Unit guidance and ongoing improvements to ensure sanitary dairy products.
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State Board of Health
Eagle
State Health Department
Houston County Health Unit
Clark
L. R. Povle
Collier
Dr. Ned
Hhr
Levant Bass Refused Re-Hearing in Murder Case
The appeal to rehear the Breant Bass case has been denied. Bass, sentenced to death for the murder of his wife, will be executed on March 15 unless the governor of the state acts. The decision was announced today.
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Levant Bass
Breant Bass
Pfern Pian
Proposed Home Talent Show At Arreviosa Region Auxiliary
An April home talent show is proposed by sh Arreviosa Region Auxiliary. A play with heavy royal ties must be paid and will be selected.
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Sh Arreviosa Region
Rum Dispenser Pump Sparks Grand Larceny Case
Sheriff finds 35 gallons of rum cached in a buried yard barrel and a 60 gallon Coca Cola barrel used to store liquor. John Lewis and Mora C Lewis, of Ashford area, are accused after noon Saturday. Joe McKay and John Lawson jailed related to liquor findings near Grangeburg. Clarence Trimmel indicted for grand larceny. jailed. Additional liquor charges involve five more gallons found in woods. bonds set on other suspects.
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Joe McKay
John Lawson
Clarence Trimmel
John Lewis
Ashford
Rollins
Lewis
Mora C. Lewis
Cy Woods Reardy
Doe Menay
Joan Lawson
Grangeburg
Rolling Savas
Ulacnes
Sunday School Campaign in Dothan Proves Large Success
The Baptist Sunday School Enlargement Campaign led by Dr. H. C. Bass reports 4459 Baptist prospects in Dothan area with 1402 unaffiliated with any church. Ten churches participated including First Baptist Dothan and Headland Avenue. Eighteen workers aided, and many classes were added with 168 teachers and workers now serving at the First Church.
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H. C. Bass
First Baptist Church
Dothan
First Baptist
Ares
Headland Avenue
J. L. Corzine
Culture of Four To Pay Assessments Ts Cause of Joint Sales
fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrases about assessments and sales. no clear people places organizations or dates, making accurate summarization impossible.
Law A La Carte Kaunas Disaatia
In central Lithuania four sal systems serve its population of about two million. The Tustian code applies in central areas while the Code Napoleon governs the south near the border. In the north German law holds sway. A unification scheme is hoped for shortly.
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Kaunas
Disaatia
Lithuania
Ferther
Treasury issues daily compulsory exercise for workers
Mexico City reports the treasury department has equipped an athletic field for its employees and issued an order mandating daily physical exercise for all staff.
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Mexico City
Treasury Department
Hatfield Named Circulation Manager At The Eagle
Jev L. Hatfield takes over Top Maples circulation department with seven years in paper circulation. The Eagle aims to boost sound growth by representing local merchants across Dothan Houston County and the Wiregrass, adding correspondents and chronicling regional life. He studied at the University of Alabama and Cumberland University.
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Jev L. Hatfield
Devers
Top Maples
J. M. Watfield
Faair
Wand Haz
Hatfield
Diagle
Dothan
Eagle
Wiregrass
The
Houston County
Mr. Hatfield
University of Alabama
Cumberland University
Tenn
Mexican Forces Converge for Fight Tomorrow
Government and rebel troops mass near Torreon as Gen. Escobar leads heavy concentrations. Predicts a decisive clash in the region, with federal and rebel forces deploying around strategic stations and roads.
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Associated Press
Torreon
Mscobar
Kansan's Chickens Dig Up Pot of Gold
SHARON SPRINGS Eas. 4% Since his flock of Leghorns scratched up 2710 from bare earth in three days Ed ward Moria believes his poultry is profitable Four years ago police would not be Views Hoken Olvens story that his wife burned all his money When the Olsens moved out Mr and Mrs Morin moved in Both the Olsens have died since the money was buried and Morin divided the buried money with Mrs Olsen's son
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Sharon Springs
Eas
Edward Moria
Hoken Olven
Olsens
Ten Men Plead Guilty in Circuit Court
Ten men in separate cases pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition law in the circuit court session that began this morning. Judge Pearse assessed heavy fines in each case. Names listed include Duvier Beall Gren Windhun Mouston Avery Chester Kolland Lonnie Halstessd Paul Pullneck Chilton Mapur Pate Jenkins and Juhn Jenkins. Additional cases anticipated for afternoon action involve obstruction to a public road and petit larceny allegations, with hearings set for burglary and grand larceny matters and the theft of an automobile connected to Grocery Co.
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Circuit Court
Pear
Duvier Beall
Gren Windhun
Mouston Avery
Chester Kolland
Lonnie Halstessd
Paul Pullneck
Chilton Maptur
Pate Jenkins
D Juhn Jenkins
Local Delegation to Inspect Geneva Sofili Plant
A business delegation from Dothan will travel to Geneva today to inspect an underwear mill as part of a drive to lure an industrial plant to Dothan. About 15 men will join the party including Ralph Goodwin city utilities head, City Auditor Vaughn, and Mayor Ezell to gauge potential electricity needs.
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Dothan
Geneva
Ralph Goodwin
Municipal Light and Water Works System
Vaughn
Ezell
Mayor to Go With Geneva Delegation
Mayor Ezell will not hold court this afternoon. He travels with a delegation of business and civic leaders to Geneva to inspect the underwear mill in the neighboring town.
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Ezell
Geneva
City Officials Postpone Florida Inspection Trip
City Auditor Vaughn said the planned Florida inspection trip for the incinerators has been postponed until Tuesday. The delay follows officials wishing to join a delegation to Geneva to inspect an underwear mill today.
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Florida
Geneva
Vaughn
Funeral Held Sunday For Aged Webb Farmer
A funeral was held Sunday for an elderly Webb County farmer. The service drew local family and friends, with a modest turnout and brief rites observed at the community church. Further details were not available from the fragmentary text.
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Webb
Weather Outlook for Alabama and Gulf Regions
Increasing clouds bring a warm night with Tuesday showers and thunderstorms. East portions become somewhat warmer with fresh easterly to southerly winds along the coast. The period March 11 to 16 favors generally fair weather early and late week with showers around Wednesday and Thursday. temperatures rise early then fall after midweek.
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Alabama
Neas
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
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