Evangelist to Build Tabernacle in Dothan
Evangelist Ear F. Witman arrives in Dothan to erect a tabernacle on the Baker lot at Newton and College streets for a revival of unspecified length. The 1,000-seat structure will begin construction tomorrow and host seven in Witman’s party. Witman, of Ashtami Avenue Baptist Church Toledo, says he was converted 22 years ago by Billy Sunday and has led revivals in several cities. The first service is planned for next Sunday at 7 30 p.m.
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Ear F. Witman
Dothan
Baker Lot
Newton
College Streets
Witman
Ashtami Avenue Baptist Church
Toledo
Ohio
Billy Sunday
Frances Perkins
Labor
Dodgers de-emphasize spring training for next season
The Brooklyn Dodgers will not report to the Orlvido Florida camp until March 11, shortening the window to get into shape. The move comes without prompting from the Carnegie Foundation.
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NEW York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Carnegie Foundation
Orlvido
Fla
Women Help Write History Of 1933 In Buying Drive
Washington AP report notes women gained influence in national affairs through the 1933 buying campaign. Leaders like Grace Morrison Poole and Emily Newell Blair credit women with awakening civic consciousness, expanding roles in the NRA effort, and shaping industrial policy toward welfare and happiness.
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Sigrid Arne Washington
Grace Morrison Poole
General Federation of Women's Clubs
NRA
Consumers’ Advisory Board
Emily Newell Blair
National Democratic Party
North Dakota Corn Crop Estimated at 20 Million Bushels
North Dakota’s 1933 corn production is estimated at 20,048,000 bushels, about 6,500,000 bushels below the 1930 crop, reflecting a decline in yield.
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North Dakota
Mob after man held in connection with slaying of sheriff
Armed guards watched Herbert Rankin 25 rushed from San Low to Alamosa after a mob threatened lynching him for the Cos tilla county sheriff Adolfo Rodriguez slaying. George Putnam and Deputy J P Maestas were wounded in the gunfight as Rankin and Putnam were held in separate hospital beds. The sheriff died after the pool hall incident following a highway exchange of shots with officers.
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Alamosa
Col
Herbert Rankin
San Low
Adolfo Rodriguez
Costilla
George Putnam
Rankin
J. P. Maestas
Commissioners Buy $15,000 Worth Of Highway Machinery
Houston county commissioners in special session Saturday afternoon purchased three tractors and an eight ton grader for a total of 15000 dollars. They voted to discontinue a monthly 2500 dollar donation to the Civil Works Administration, saying the 2500 is needed to pay for the road machinery.
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Houston County
Civil Works Administration
Barrentine Sues Over Ice Pick Injury in Refrigeration Room
Bob Barrentine sues L. H. Moore Ice Co. for $1,000 claiming an ice pick fell from a door and stuck his arm in the refrigerating room on October 28. Barrentine, who previously lost his left arm, seeks damages for the incident.
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Bob Barrentine
L. H. Moore Iee Co
A Barrentine
Meetings to discuss cotton control plan this week
Countywide meetings will be scheduled this week for farmers to review the 1934 cotton control campaign. C E Stapp farm agent says contracts, remuneration details, and requirements will be explained at meetings in communities convenient to cotton planters.
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C. E. Stapp
Stapp
Canadian editor on vacation trip says business is better
A R Carman editor in chief Montreal Star and his wife vacation in Miami Beach say Roosevelt recovery boosts Canada. He notes rising business and cheer as the U S recovers faster than others, with England also upgrading. He cites cross border optimism and Canada near the U S pace.
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Miami Beach
A. R. Carman
The
Montreal Star
Canada
United States
England
Dothan Calendar Records NRA Effects and Local Events
Highlights from the year list diverse local developments in Dothan including NRA impact with payroll gains and jobs, notable deaths, political moves, court cases, a loyalty parade, high school sports, city council power struggles, a radio station’s return, and a strong Christmas trade season. Key names include Hubert Heath, Frank M. Robertson, John Sanders Sr, J Ernest Walden, J F Elmore, Oscar Jerkin, Mayor I C Ezell, and the Alabama Conference.
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J. F. Elmore
Elmore
Dothan
NRA
NBA
Dothan High School
Lanier High Eleven
Montgomery
James Sharp
Jack Curtis
Oscar Jerkins
Hartford
Alabama Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
I. C. Ezell
Ezell
Arthur Neeley
Dothan- Hartford
WHET
City Woucil
Federal Judge James E. Elliott Dies in South Dakota
Federal District Judge James Douglas Elliott of South Dakota died at his home in Sioux Falls from a heart attack on Sunday. The death was reported by AP from the state capital and local sources. Elliott served on the federal bench and was a prominent legal figure in the region.
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Sious Falls
S. D
James Douglas Elliott
Federal District of
Local Transients Move and Visits Reported
Miss Judith Clingo returns from Atmore after Christmas visits with relatives. Charles Creech leaves for CCC station in Florala after holidays with his mother. Mrs Margaret DeLoach visits Greensboro, Alabama, then returns to studies. Roy Butler moves to 308 East Burdleshaw Street. Arthur Trawick joins Consolidated Produce Co. Addis Nordan, ill salesman, now home. J S Quattiebaum relocates to 703 North Oates Street. L C Seay also moves.
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Judith Clingo
J. Hubert Farmer
Atmore
Charles Creech
CCC
Florala
Addis Nordan
Local Notices and Residents Move in Dothan Area
Mrs Nell Folkes plans to move to Geneve in the future. A C Enfinger relocates to 1008 E Savannah St. J G Owens departed Dothan Sunday for Missouri on a business trip. Grady Fletcher moves to 30T Fourth Ave. Dothan Retail Credit Association offices move to over First National Bank. Stand-pipe in Dizie repainted. John Powell and Joe Miller of Houston Sweet Shop reported ill at home.
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J. G. Owens
Dothan
Points
Missouri
Dothan Retail Credit Association
Forrester Building
S J. Andrews
E. Main Streets
First National Bank
John Powell
Joe Miller
The
Houston Sweet Shop
Japan Hails Crown Prince Celebration in Tokyo
Tokyo celebrated the birth of the crown prince with extensive festivities while noting Russia’s Maxim Litvinoff spoke of improving relations if hostile designs were dropped. The speech attracted little attention amid local jubilation.
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Tokyo
Maxim Litvinoff
Russia
Japan
Women's undergarment sale offers varied slips and gowns
Broadcloth slips in full cut sizes 34 to 44 with lace trim at 49 cents. Taffeta slips lace trimmed in pink and peach at 89 cents. Ladies bloomers at 59 cents, value 2 for $1.00. Outing gowns color striped full cut, 2 for $1.00.
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Tabernacle
Alabama
Nana
America
Alabam Theatre
Otto Kruger
Isabel Jewel
Ben Lyon
Una Merkel
Ice
Hickman
News Review
Hubert Heath
Frank M. Robertson
Heath
Thomas M. Espy
Wiergarss
Eagle
Roosevelt
John Sanders, Sr
J. Ernest Walden
Woodland
Wash
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Lewis River
Columbia River
eMiss
Margaret DeLoach
Greensboro
Als
Elizabeth Harmon
Roy Butler
W. Crawford Street
E. Burdleshaw Street
Arthur Trawick
Consolidated Produce Co
J. S. Quattiebaum
N. Oates Street
L. C. Seay
North Street
Nell Folkes
Geneve
A. C. Enfinger
Savannah Street
Grady Fletcher
Fourth Avenue
Crown
Kentucky
Igi
GLOBE
del- Jay Day
Ward
N. Y
Coats
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