Indicted Here in Seed Loan Fraud Scheme
Federal grand jury returns indictments charging J. H. Witherington and six other men in a seed loan fraud case. Bonds set under $5000 for their appearance in U.S. court in Dothan as scrutiny continues with additional suspects and witnesses summoned by Montgomery officials and the district attorney’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moderel Grand Jury
J. H. Witheringtor
Theas
Ae Eepy
Gordon Farmer
Charis C. McArthur
Ashford
Jame F. McArther
Charles C. Mcarthur
Guaapiraty
U. S. Seed Jeans
Witherington
M. Grimassey
Fayette
Tee Cigners
B. Prester
Dothan
Charile C. Medger
Eepy
Ark
U .S. Court
Me. T. M. Expy
J. Eepy
Abe
Leo Eapy
Federa
Mara
Ineteen Surors
Joasey
Iplodgy C. B. Kennamer
Mont- Beary
Hdigts
Kennemer
Montgomery
Grand Jury
J. N. Bass
Jorge Kennasner
U. S. Etrt
Grant
Arthur Chilton
U. S
J. O. Middleton
H. &. Barger
Washington, D. C
Lous DaNette
Jacksonvile
Fla
Department of Justice
Tcere
Lao Eapr
Merton Maing
Ep Witherington
Buty Whidaoa
Nera Knoz
Bootis Philipa
M. C. Phili Ome
Gordon
W. Ilieshop Wilson
Wate
Plitmen Sree
Loumt
Mitton
Witneames
Tee i
William Wrigley Jr Dies in Arizona
William Wrigley Jr, owner of the Chicago Cubs and noted financier, died in Phoenix Arizona at age 70. He had been ill since Jan 18 when acute indigestion followed a heart attack struck him, and was bedbound until death. His wife and two children were at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoener
Arie
Wiliam Wrigley, Jr
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley
FR. A. Kirkman
Mia
Wrigly
Man Poisoned Is Hospitalized After Mistaken Intake
Harvey Searcy former circuit court clerk is in Dothan hospital in serious condition after reportedly ingesting a substance by mistake around 1 a m today. Hospital attendants say he is in critical but improving condition and likely to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Searcy
Dothan Hospital
Searcy
Ahrough
Resrey
Hookworm Tests Near Completion in County Schools
Health officials report most county schools have completed hookworm examinations except Ashford and two Dothan elementary schools. Many pupils are receiving treatment, with those infected receiving work-up and a two week course, extended as needed to cure the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashford
Dothan
Health Office
Assessor to Leave For Here Tomorrow
G. W. Colling of Houston County and Mr and Mrs John Griffin will depart Hot Springs Arkansas tomorrow for Dothan after a three week stay. Officials in the assessor's office here said today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Colling
Houston County
Nasensor
John Griffin
Hot Springs
Ark
Dothan
Gasamsor
Building Permit For $4 000 Issued For Dwelling And Garage
A building permit for a brick dwelling and garage on E Woodland Drive was issued today to Jobs A Thampeen. The project costs $4000. A marriage license was issued to R A Hyatt of Bascom, Ohio and Alan4eh Howard of Crosby, per probate records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleth
Jobs A. Thampeen
E. Woodland Drive
R. A. Hyatt
Bascom
Frs
Alan4eh Howard
Crosby
Farmer Tom Fowler Wins Not Guilty Verdict in Federal Case
Knoxville Teap January 3 Tom Fowler a farmer proved himself a capable lawyer in federal court acting for his own defense He cross examined witnesses and delivered an eloquent plea. After fifteen minutes the jury returned a not guilty verdict based on the admissible evidence presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixe
Knoxville
Teap
Tom Fowler
Owamen
Peih
Welfare Committee Urges More Penny Contributions
The Welfare committee led by Mrs J J Flowers asks residents to donate pennies for needy children. They note penny totals have fallen since Christmas, urge small but steady gifts, and describe three local boarding homes housing 13 children needing funds for books and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perhons
J. J. Flowers
Bionston County
Welfare Committee
Dethen
Houston County
Belpt
Woelfsre
Athletic Club Quint To Play In Tourney At Hartford
The Dothan Athletic club basket ball squad joins eight teams in an open tourney at Hartford Friday with semis and finals set for Monday. Dothan faces Cottonwood in the opening round while Slocomb meets Marianna and Midland City faces Abbeville. Hartford and Bonifay square off as other pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Club
Quint
Hartford
Dothan Athletic Club
Dothan
Slocomb
Cottonwood
Bonifay
Marianna
Abbeville
Midtana City
Midland City
Marienne
Duthan High School Tigers
Hartford Athletic Club
Three Councilmen Seek Reelection
In Dothan three councilmen announced official campaigns for reelection in the Democratic primary on March 7. Councilman C Bates of ward two, and S Burkett and J J Newton of ward four declared today, all currently serving their first term. Mayor T C Ezell had announced for mayor last week as city officials seek another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
TC. Ezell
C. Bates
W. Burkett
J.J. Newton
Dothan High to Meet Headland Five at Athletic Club Court
Dothan High School basketball faces Headland High at the Athletic Club court tonight at 7. The lineup features Jack Ford, Jimmie Salba, Arthur Neely, Joe Riley, and Brooks Seilera. Upcoming games include Ariton and Ozark on the schedule this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan High School
Headland High School
Dothan Athletic Club
Dothan
Promista
Jack Ford
Jimmie Salba
Arthur Neely
Joe Riley
Brooks Seilera
Ariton High School Quinteteers
Ariton
Ozerkin
Ozark
Athletic Club
Free Golf Lessons At Dothan Club End Tomorrow
The Dothan Country Club offers free golf instruction this week with John Budd as pro. Classes run Wednesday with morning and afternoon sessions for both ladies and men, clubs provided. A Thursday exhibition match features pros from the focal and Cove courses, drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Country Club
John Budd
Budd
Focal Course
Fanama City
Raymond Spann
John Willbrand
Earl
Bainbridge Men View Dothan Curb Market Activities
Three Bainbridge men, EB Hunter secretary of Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce, W. E. Lewin, and J. Maddox Jr., visited Dothan curb market to study operations and plan a Bainbridge market. They reported back home with plans for a similar venture. Mrs Propit returns from Montgomery after attending a home demonstration agents convention. Light court docket notes a routine common pleas session slated for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
EB. Hunter
Bainbridge, Ga
Chamber of Commeres
W. E. Lewin
Bainbridge Chamber of Commeres
Jr. J. Maddox, Jr
Bainbridge Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dothan
Balnridge
Bain
Propit
Assault charges against 2 girls in Carter case
Athens dispatch reports J J Solomon affidavits charging Elizabeth Bull and her sister from Pulaski Tenn with assault with intent to murder. Warrants served in Pulaski. Limestone County officers say the suspects waived extradition and were en route to Decatur to see Jack Carter, shot Wednesday night while riding in a car with two girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ap—Caroyn
Elizabeth Bull
Puluaki
Tenn
J. J. Solomon
Jack Carter
Pulaski
Limestone County
Decatur
Carter
Planting Time On Fines With Two Montgomery County Men
Two Montgomery County men who pleaded guilty in federal court in Montgomery to possessing a still of 100 gallon capacity 60 gallons of mash and small quantity of liquor faced sentencing. Judge Kennamer imposed a suspended 13 month penitentiary term with an $8 fine each due by June 25 and a five year probation period, plus a $50 fine if terms are not met. The defendants must comply or serve the suspended sentence and potential jail time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coties County
Montgomery
C. 3
Keenamer
Judas Kannamer
Kennamer
Tam Goigt
Kathamer
A. B Brandh
Dothan
Geneva Court convenes with Emmett Thigpen presiding
Geneva County Circuit Court opened with Judge Emmett S Thigpen of Andalusia presiding. Civil cases dominate the week while criminal matters await. A grand jury formed with Lester J Thompson of Geneva as foreman and members including Mit Newton Aubry C Loftin Hill H Justice Dales H Richards Robert L Colling Charter A Broxson Harry Ketcham George W Howell L Conway Folsom Harry Irvin Galloway Plate M Hatcher W Dee Hornsby Charlie E Anderson Rufus J Purvis Warren D Cannon George Henry Broxson Warren Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester J. Thompson
Geneva
Mit Newton
Aubry C. Loftin
Hill H. Justice
Dales H. Richards
Robert L. Colling
Charter A. Broxson
H Earry Ketcham
George W. Howell
L. Conway Folsom
H. Irvin Galloway
Plate M. Hatcher
W. Dee Hornsby
Charlie E. Anderson
Rufus J Purvis
Warren D. Cannon
George Henry Broxson
Warren Register
Brother of Dothan Surgeon Seeks Post In U S Congress
Hunt Frasier of Selma, youngest brother of Dr. A B Frasier of Dothan, announced his candidacy for congressman from the fourth district. He is a former captain, member of the chamber of commerce, active in civic and state affairs, and served as commander of the Selma American Legion post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Theada
Hunt Frasier
Sel
A. B
Frasier
Dothan
Frogler
Beima Chamber of Commerce
Jean Act
American Legion
Selma
Aln
Damascus Woman's Funeral Conducted
Funeral services for Misa Alice Rowe aged 48 were held at Damascus church with Rev. Mr. Andrews presiding. She died Saturday in Arab, survived by three sisters Mire J D Wilson Mra A F Aldeidge and Fre P F Aldridge and four brothers Dr M Rowe Dr LL M Rows Charlie Rowe and Steven Rowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Misa
Alice Rowe
Arabone
Stephen Rowe
Damascus
Damascus Church
Mr. Andrews
Mire
J.D. Wilson
Samson
A. F. Aldeidge
St Petersburg
P. F. Aldridge
Bryson City
M. Rowe
Gadsden
Dr. LL M Rows
Jakeland
Fin
Charlie Rowe
Steven Rowe
Special Prohibition Investigator David Palmer Remembered
David Palmer of Jerkeorville Flo served as a federal prohibition special investigator. He aided arrests in the Phoenix City Juquer conspiracy case and previously worked at the New Orleans U S Prohibition office. Palmer was admitted to the bar before entering public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Palmer
Jerkeorville
Flo
Federal
Prohibition Department
Phoenix City
Dothan
Phoenic City
Palmer
New
Origana U. S
Prohibition &Epartment Office
Pythagoras Lodge No 69 Meeting Notice
There will be motorized communication of Pythagoras Lodge No 69. ALF and AM attend tonight at 7:00. Dielork, regular business, and visiting Brethren invited to attend the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythagoras Lodge No
Alf
Donight
Eddie Stinson Killed in Detroit Plane Crash
Chicago January 26 AP Eddie Stinson famed aviator died from injuries after a Stinson-Detroiter crashed on a golf course near Nokes on Lake Michigan during a landing attempt. Three companions Clark Field John Tomking and Frederick Gilles injured seriously. Stinson credited with 24000 flying hours and 1605000 miles flown. He had served as instructor in WWI and later led Stinson Aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hadise Bunnon
America
Avistorw
Mer
Golf
Jackson
Wayne. Mich
Bunsen Airplane Corporation
Lake Michigan
Stinson
Ole Om
Clark Field
Halamezoo
John Tomking
East Chicago
Ind
Frederick Gillies
Sie
Aeronautique
Dothan
Spenn
Miami
Herr
Gibson
Earth
Blinton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Unty
U. 5
Leo Espy
Charlie C. McArthur
See
William. Wrigley
Arizona
Here
King Tut
Herve
Hera
Monte Alban
Cazacs
Mexico City
Tut'a
Egypt
State Welfare Department
Tine
Welfare Department
S. W. Burkett
J. J. Newton
High School
Headland
Arston
Aldedae
Huband
Hazel Forbes
E. S. Thigpen
Geneva Court
Emmett & Thigpen
Andalusia
U.S. Congress
Eddie Stinson
Hiss
Stineon
Stinaon-Detraiter
Fort Payne
Detroit
Jan
T. W. Palmer & CO
New York
Jon
Orleas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!