City Council Rejects Church Tax Exemption For Water Main Extension
City council refused to exempt First Baptist and other churches from paying assessments on property. An ordinance requires subdivision developers to submit maps showing streets and lots to the city engineer for approval. Extensions approved include a 3100 foot main toward Houston Heights and sidewalk and drainage assessments across several streets.
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First Baptist Church
S. Lewis
Houston Heights
Main Street
Park Avenue
West Main
Orange Avenue
Folkes
Woodland Drive
Newton Street
Alice Street
Montana Street
Powell Street
Alice
W. Main Street
West North Street
North Street
N. Oates
Bee Line Highway
Greenwood Avenue
Dothan
Alabama
Mayor claims police can cope with burglary surge
In a department meeting Mayor Clem Ezeli backed the Dothan police amid a gang burglary wave. He pledged full support, noted high burglary arrest rates, and said he could fund additional manpower but warned against lying to gain convictions. He praised officers unless proven undisciplined.
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Dothan
Clem Ezeli
Ezell
Montgomery
Reading
Monument to Charlie Long Sr Promised at Gordon Cemetery
Woodmen of the World plan a Sunday ceremony at Gordon cemetery to unveil a monument for the late Sovereign Charlie W. Long Sr. Judge Harry K. Martin will speak. Dothan camp officers lead a cadre from multiple camps with public attendance invited.
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W.O.W
Gordon
Charlie W. Long
Woodman
Harry K. Martin
Dothan Camp
Dothan
Webb
Taylor
Headland
Ashford
Pansey
Chicago Milk Strike Settled After Arbitration Talks
Chicago January 22 milk strike ends after producers distributors and city health officers reach arbitration to settle price disputes. Dr Arnold Kegel announces both sides will submit their difference to arbitrators continuing safe milk supply for Chicago markets.
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Chicago
Arnold Kegel
Lewis Threatens Bush Hotel Padlock in Mayor's Court
City attorney O S Lewis threatened to padlock the Bush hotel doors unless business practices were changed after a wrangle in Mayor's court. Two girls claimed as employees faced vagrancy charges. Bush testified they worked for him and were paid five dollars weekly with meals provided.
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O. 5
Lewis
Bush Hotel
Clem Bush
Bush
Two School Children Die in Automobile Wreck
Selma report details the death of Allie Austin, 8, and Jimmy Austin, 17, who died when their auto en route to school was struck and demolished by another car. The crash occurred today prompting investigations and condolences from local officials.
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Selma
Allie Austin
Jimmy Austin
Marriage License Issued In Isfeoneilatle Florida
A marriage license was issued today at the judge of probate Naeth Cohen Cain. The groom is 21 and the bride is 11, both residents of Isfeoneilatle Florida.
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Naeth Cohen Cain
Jewell Stephenson
Isfeoneilatle
Fia
Famous horned toad sparks Texas court fight over contract
Eastland Texas January 21 1927 a celebrated horned toad known as Old Rip died ending its vaudeville run. Dallas promoter Dick Penny sues Will M Wood owner for 6200 alleging a contract to exhibit the toad. Court battle over Rip’s body and the toad’s contracts continues as authorities decide burial.
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Eastland
Tex
Kipling
Rip
Eastland County
Dick Penny
Dallas
Will M. Wood
Wool
Courthou-E Ners
Bip
So Tong
Courte House
Theros
West Texas
Cdl
Trompen Tees
Tre Amemal
Dothan Auxiliary Seeks Funds for Radio Art Program
Beginning tomorrow four American Legion Auxiliary committees will canvass Dothan for about 150 dollars to cover expenses of sending 20 artists to Pensacola to broadcast a program on February 22. Each artist’s cost, including transport, is expected to exceed 10 dollars. The drive aims to advertise Dothan and gain civic support from business leaders and clubs.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Dothan
Pensacola
Henry Wesley
Chamber of Commerce
Fire Destruction Leaves 5000 Homeless in Constantinople
A massive blaze in a Greek district of Constantinople, driven by high winds, killed several people and destroyed about 1000 buildings. More than 5,000 residents were forced into freezing streets as a blizzard raged, complicating relief efforts.
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Constantinople
Simon D Evans of Ashford Dies from Pneumonia
Simon D Evans a longtime Ashford resident died Monday after a month ill with pneumonia. He was 71 years old. Funeral services were held at Ashford Methodist Church with Rev. Woose stead and Rev. J D Hartzow officiating. Interment followed at Beris Cree cemetery. He was survived by a widowed mother and several relatives.
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Ashford
Aig
Simon DP. Evans
Eress
Wow
Lise Stead
J D. Hartzow
Ka Brackin
Asifere
Alb
Angalasiay Nile
Anidavus ci
Lady Health Unit Helps Repaint Courthouse Quarters
Members of the public health unit assisted in repainting and plastering the courthouse quarters to improve habitability. The workers include two busy builders from the department who are said to have learned painting long ago.
Three Die From Pneumonia In County Monday
Simon Bp Evans of Ashford dies at 41 from pneumonia in his home. Two other county residents also die from the illness Monday, marking three pneumonia deaths in one day. Evans was a rural carrier for the Ashford post office, active in the Methodist church, survived by wife Mrs Lee Evans and son, mother, two sisters. Funeral at Ashford Methodist Church at 3 this afternoon. Rev W W Halstead officiates. Pallbearers listed.
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Houston County
Simon BP. Evans
Ashford
Evans
Methodist Church
Rocky Creek Methodist Church
Lee Evan
Smi Eon
Iso
Findin Seeans
Twe
A.W Alford
Andalusia
W. T. Brookins
Near Headland
Ashford Methodist Church
W. W. Halstead
Fellows & Forrester
CC. C. Yates
KK. B. Johnson
Plan for Channel Tunnel to France announced in Commons
Premier Baldwin announced in the House of Commons that comprehensive examinations would soon be made with the aim of constructing a tunnel under the English Channel to France.
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English Channel
France
London
Baldwin
House of Commons
Italian steamer sends SOS call amid missing rudder
Fragmentary garbled text reports an Italian steamer issuing an SOS after losing its rudder near Philadelphia. Names and details are largely unreadable, with multiple garbled phrases and stray fragments.
Survey Launch At Tee Hill Sciue Scores Local Interest
A county survey began today at Tee Hill scene attracting participation from several schools and community groups. The inpfte project aims to gather opinions on education and local services, with details still being finalized.
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Inpfte
Tee Hill
Weather Alert for ALABAWA North Coast
Occasional tame tonight and Wednesday with a drop in temperature. Northwest portions see colder conditions by Wednesday while a moderate southerly wind affects the coast.
Senator Urges Prohi Fund 60 To President
Georgia Senator Harris advanced a plan to place a 24 million dollar prohibition enforcement fund under the president. He sought to add 25 million more and urged turning the appropriation over to the White House for allocation to the Coast Guard border patrol and other enforcement agencies.
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Washington
Senate
Harris
Georgia
Medlon
White House
Coast Guard
Border Patrol
Department of Justice
Sunday Picture Show Debate Spreads Through City Council
A council vote to prohibit Sunday picture shows stalled with one dissenting vote as church leaders lobby to ban Sabbath entertainment. Delegation led by Dr Bass urged action while opponents argued over the ordinance’s impact and timing. The measure now awaits a subsequent council meeting where a unanimous vote may be required for first reading.
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Miles Miller
C. N. Bird
H. C. Bass
Bass
JO. Jones
Jones
Dethan
de. Ross
Mrs Effie C Strickland Dies of Pneumonia
Mrs Effie C Strickland 26 of Grimes died yesterday at home from pneumonia. She was raised in Mopaldsenville Gat and shipped there for burial. Funeral today in Georgia with Rev Push officiating. Fellows Forrester handled arrangements. She leaves a husband a daughter and both parents plus several siblings.
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Effie C. Strickland
Grimes
H&fie C. Strickland
Mopaldsenville
Gat
Hurith
King George to Seashore Visit Amid Recovery News
Reports confirm King George will travel from London to the coast where doctors say he remains in good spirits and near a steady recovery. The journey signals notable mobility as medical officials state his condition improves on the path to full convalescence.
Robinson Promoted From Montgomery Ward Store Role
M. J. Robinson, formerly manager of the Montgomery Ward store, has been promoted to a position overseeing openings in October. He will take over duties with his two children Margaret and Richard. The fortune and family are noted in the staffing change along with other managerial shifts in the region.
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M. J. Robinson
Montgomery Ward
AY Gb. Robinson
Montygomers Ward
Lincetts
Octoner
Starin
Uperin- Deen
Deadaushters
Montgomery
Margaret
Richard
Fourunie
Hlebiteen
Willi Wat
Teds
Deus Ta Dothan
MD Fresyy
Eee
Te Agrteteti State
Founding Editor of Brunswick News Dies
The Brunswick News founder and longtime editor has died today after years at the paper. Details are garbled but indicate a tribute to the newspaper’s origins and its leadership.
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Brunswick News
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