Georgia Towns Prepare reception for Dothan goodwill tour
The American Legion Fourth of July Committee urges a motorcade from Dothan to five Georgia towns before the Alaga Bridge dedication. Cars will decorate Main Street in Bainbridge at 6 AM and another caravan departs at 9 AM from Dothan to Bainbridge with speakers Steagall and Milton Stone.
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Dothan
American Legion
Georgia
Alaga Bridge
J. L. White
Houston Motor Co
Bainbridge
Steagall
Milton Stone
Chamber of Commerce of
Dothan Artillery Band
Legion
Annie Pearl Murphy
Alabama
Crack Frisco Shops
Pensacola
Porter's Fairyland
Fire razes 200 homes in Mill Valley area
Flames swept a wealthy Mill Valley district across the bay from San Francisco damaging about 200 homes and valuable art and literature. The blaze, fought by 4000 firefighters overnight, is now under control with damage estimated from half a million to a million dollars. one person is missing.
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San Francisco
Mill Valley
Bay
Hoover and Mellon in full agreement on tax cuts
White House officials denied any disagreement between President Hoover and Secretary Mellon over reducing federal taxes. They stated the two leaders were in complete accord and that Hoover's yesterday statement was read and approved by Mellon before release.
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Washington
Hoover
Mellon
White House
Mrs Rae Ruth Pitches Nickname Far Above The Rest
A brief quirky note says Mrs Rae Ruth refers to her husband as George, a name not commonly used by others who call him Herman. The item highlights unique nickname usage.
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Rae Ruth
George
Herman
Dallas Appoints Municipal Minister to Save Sinners
Mayor Tate names Rev Mrs Charles Chasteen as Dallas first municipal minister. She will marry free of charge, preach to prisoners, conduct funerals for the poor, and provide spiritual guidance on call. Chasteen, 20 years ordained, related to William Cullen Bryant, aims to improve Dallas' moral and civic life.
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NEA
Dallas Tex
Chasteen
Dallas
Little Rock
Ark
Charles Chastezn
Mount Auburn
Park Board
Public Welfare Board
Work Starts on Abbeville and Columbia Road
Construction begins on the 4 mile segment from Columbia northward toward Abbeville, following the old river road then through Haleburg. Contractor John Linch says the bridge and concrete work are awarded and the sand and clay road will be among the straightest in the state with a single curve near Willis Cross Roads.
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Abbeville and
Columbia Road
Columbia
Abbeville
John Linch
Henry County
Haleburg
Willis’ Cross Roads
June Curb Market Sales Reach 1551.37 With Fresh Vegetables
The curb market for June totaled 1551.37 with vegetables as the main goods. Dothan housewives bought fresh garden produce, and last Saturday peaked at 206.60 in sales.
Farm Rally Set for Do Than County Courthouse July 23
A county wide farm bureau rally will be held at the courthouse in Do Than Tuesday July 23 beginning at 10 a.m. L N Derean of Auburn director of extension service will deliver the feature address. Farmers from across the county are expected to attend and hear discussions of important topics and new ideas.
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Farm Bureau
Court House
Dothan
L. N. Derean
Auburn
Confederate Veterans to Reunion in Dothan October 15 16 17
At Camp Bar tow U C V meeting plans were laid for a state Confederate veterans reunion to be held in Dothan October 15 16 and 17. Seven veterans attended led by J M Stevens with L J Jordan aged 99 present. J W Hall led prayers and reports on Charlottes reunion were read by Halli Peterson. Former member Bailey spoke and veterans were luncheon guests of the UDC at Silver Bell.
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Camp Bartow
Confederate Veterans of the State
Dothan
J. M. Stevens
L. J. Jordan
J. W. Hall
Charlotte
North Carolina
J. W. Halli
R. S. Peterson
Bailey
Hartford
U. D.C
Silver Bell Dining Room
Enterprise Legion Auxiliary Holds Monthly Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit of Cook Clement Post in Enterprise Alabama met at Mrs Fate Murdoch home with full membership. A Flag Day program featured talks on origin description usage and caution of the flag and a concert reading of the preamble. Attendees included Mrs EB Sims president Mrs E L Gibson and many others.
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Will Edwars
W. M. Ray
EB. OE. Sims
E. L. Gibson
Pat Stokes
Fate Murdoch
Will Edwards
Wesley Kela0
C. Byrd
C. D. Wallace
Hudson
J. Grimsley
C. M. Capps
Breedlove
Mac Carmichael
Luther Moats
Houston County Crop Outlook Promising Yet Uncertain
County farm agent Henry Witherington announced Houston County crops look decent with average corn and peanut yields. Cotton appears promising but uncertain due to the heaviest weevil infestation for the season, aided by recent rains that boosted weed growth and pest activity, sparking concerns of a smaller cotton crop.
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Houston County
Witherington voices concern over peanut hog discrimination
Houston County farm agent J. H. Witherington told the Rotary Club about a Washington trip with Alabama peers to discuss farm loan terms. He cited 2 cent per pound bias against peanut fed hogs, noting shipments to Virginia as Smithfield ham examples and urging more southern home consumption to counter packer practices.
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J. H. Witherington
Houston County
Rotary Club
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Witherington
Virginia
Smithfield
Sessions Grand Jury Non Jury In July Held In Houston
The Houston county grand jury is in session starting July 2. The new credit court jury session is set to convene July 34. Dockets for both bodies have not yet been announced.
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Houston
Credit Court
Coast House of Fleizls
New York Cotton Market Opens Near Steady
The New York cotton market opened barely steady with July futures at 17.77, October near 16.24, December around 15. It also shows August contracts at 18.52, March near 1A and May at 1.74.
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New York
Weather Almanac says Alabama to face storms tonight
Mostly cloudy skies grip Alabama with isolated thundershowers tonight and into Thursday. Strong winds and brief downpours expected in scattered cities.
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Alabama
Houston County Second in Co op Poultry Sales
Henry J. Witherington announced Houston county ranked second in the state for poultry sales by cooperative farm bureau marketing. The county sold about 98 825 pounds, trailing Franklin county, with county home demonstration agent Mrs. Pruett cited for much of the success and farmers cooperating in marketing their unwanted poultry.
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Henry J. Witherington
Houston County
Cooperative Farm Bureau
Franklin County
Mr. Witherington
Lightning Strikes Power Wire Damages Elevator Motor
A lightning bolt hit a wire to the elevator motor at Young Drug Company yesterday around 4:00 PM. The motor was badly damaged and a fire started. no injuries or fatalities were reported. The strike also affected a nearby residence and another property incident occurred in Dothan.
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Young Drug Company
Aileen
Dothan
Officers Elected At Meeting of DeMelay
At a DeMelay gathering the following officers were chosen: Mater Commander Fred Adkins RP Diya Senter Cearedlae Tent Janwer Cogmueller Nego Mekanon Seren Peacan Jarnies Prayler Jan per Deae Per levers See Cap Rtew Junior acd Jianwresc Went Seward pat Stometens Kehoe Sam Taker Lestne Pagh Mckinnan Mastin J.B. Jugerness Mfare tod Howard Walden Stangard Pearer Joe Brancer Ainener Rob Warr 9at Fiet Preceptor Chester Barberry Precentor Trantom Ennis Third Preceptor Herald Baker Fourth Preceptor Holt Pemberton Fifth Preceptor Walter Conley Sixth Preceptor Jack Payne Seventh Preceptor No EB Clark.
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DeMelay
Mater Canmueder
Fred Adkins
Diya
Senter Cearedlae
Tent Janwer Cogmueller
Nego Oo Mekanon
Seren Peacan
Jarnies Prayler
Jan Per
Deae
Per Levers
Cap
Acd
Jianwresc
Seward
Pat Stometens Kehoe
Sam Taker
Lestne Pagh Mckinnan
Mastin
J.B. Jugerness
Jack Payne
EB. Clark, Mee
Believe Woman Who Died Jan 23 Was Strangled
In Chester South Carolina the family physician testified in the trial of Rafe King that Faye Wilson King was slain rather than committing suicide. Autopsy showed ruptured blood vessels in the neck and likely strangulation, while stomach contents did not reveal enough poison to cause death.
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Chester
S. C
Faye Wilson King
C. C. Burrus
Rafe King
Robinson
Coach Williams Returns to Marion
Coach Tubby Williams returns to Marion Institute as Athletic Director after resigning from Troy State Teachers College due to state athletics ruling. Fans celebrate his anticipated impact on football and expected record opportunities.
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Marion
Ala
Tubby Williams
Abarion Institute
Marion Institute
Mornday
Williams
Troy State Teachers College
Willand
Brooke
Family of Six Fatally Injured In Axe Slaying
In Patrolit, July 2, Benjamin Jossigeed aged ca. 63 and his wife 49 were found fatally injured along with their four children in their home. The axe was the likely weapon, with the father's head severed and the others mauled. Evangelistia, known in the Italian neighborhood as a healer and mystic, lived there. Children ranged from fifteen months to eight years.
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Patroit
Benjamin Jossigeed
Wefe
Thes
Evangelistia
Flyers Remain Aloft on Record Flight
Cleveland July 3. Rey Mitchell and Pyron Newcomb continue their monotonous flight above Cleveland airport toward a world endurance record as they log over a hundred hours aloft. They are well into their fifth day and report high spirits from the flight.
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Cleveland
Rey Mitchell
Pyron Newcomb
Aged Woman Dies At Brannon Stand Home
Mrs. Nancy Katherine Wyrosdick aged resident of Brannon Stand died at her home yesterday afternoon. She is survived by her widower four sons and two daughters thirty grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral will be at Shady Grove Church near Elba Thursday morning. Mr C E Fellows and Fellows and Forrester to contact service by family request. four sons will serve as pallbearers.
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Nancy Katherine Wyrosdick
Brannon Stand
Wyrosdick
W. B
Andalusia
M. M
Georgianna
S. J
T. J
Ozark
Norman Johnson
Thursby
Ruth Griffin
Dothan
Shady Grove Church
Elba
C. E. Fellows
Fellows and
Forrester
Fellows
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Motor Caravan
Mrs. Chasteen
L. N. Duncan
Enterprise Legion Auxiliary
EF. Gibson
Henry Witherington
Rotes
South
Bobby Jones
al Espinson
Mamaroneck
Jones
Finley Douglas
Espinosa
Detroit
Flyers
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