Flood Tragedy Hits Texas Ranch Regions
Flood waters sweeping through the hilly ranch and resort country south of San Antonio caused at least nine deaths and widespread damage. Rivers Guadalupe Frio and Nueces fell slowly after torren tial rains. An official gauge near Uvalde recorded 29 inches in 30 hours. Roads washed away communities isolated crops destroyed livestock drowned in the vast flood plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Guadalupe
Frio
Nueces
Kinkeld Ranch
Uvalde
Jefferson Court Docket Crowded as Recess Begins
Jefferson County’s court docket remains crowded through the summer recess with civil and criminal cases ready for fall session. Among retained matters are Sam C. King, ex-bank vice president, and R A Bridges, bomber, both with new actions after Supreme Court rulings. King faced a $45,000 false-entry charge tied to the Ensley bank’s 1930 failure. Bridges, who was given life for a milk plant bombing, won a high court appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Als
Jefferson County
Sam C. King
Ensley
R.A Bridges
Supreme Court
King
Bridges
Xiling
High Court
Health Immunization Clinics Planned for Geneva County
Geneva Ala July 4 Special Dr L J Nichols county health officer announces small immunization clinics begin July 11 at Open Porch with three sessions at county centers to cover the entire territory. Clinics run monthly through July and August to administer typhoid and diphtheria vaccines and worm treatments with assistance from Miss Zola Brewer the county health nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Ala
L. 3. Nichols
Geneva County
Nichols
Mias Zola Brewer
County Bealth Puree
Quiet Fourth of July Observed in Dothan
Dothan marked the holiday with banks and post office closed and many residents away for Gulf outings or pitpicking. Local markets reported quiet activity as the town observed the legal holiday.
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Dothan
Gulf
Foley invites Western leaders to Baldwin ro defy rodeo near Foley
Five messengers from Foley deliver invitations to Will Rogers and other Oklahoma Louisiana figures to attend the Baldwin county rodeo set for July 11 and 12. The letter from Foley Mayor Dr Sibley Holmes invites Rogers to join the Izaak Walton League rodeo to learn fish roundups and branding across fifty seven fish varieties in local waters.
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Foley
Ala
Will Rogers
Baldwin County Rodeo Committee
Hie
Claremore
Okla
West
Baldwin County
Izaak Walton League of America
Melvally
Mms
Collinaville
Walter R Hodges of Columbia Dies
Walter Robertson Hodges 79 died at home near Columbia after a long illness from Brille’s fever. Funeral held Sunday at Cedar Springs Baptist Church with Rev. J. D. Brantett officiating. Burial in Cedar Springs cemetery. Survived by widow, adopted son J C Hodges, sisters Mrs J Brown Mosely and Mrs W J Harris, brother John B Hodges, and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Robertson
Hodges
Columbia
Brille
Baptist
Ce ‘Dar Springs
J. D.brantett
Houston Feral Company
H. L. McGriff
Mr.Hodges
Cslie McGriff
Ceder Springs
Mr. Hodges
E. H. Baughman
Nashville, Tenn
Stephen L. Hodges
Amsterdam
Fred Holmes
Bob Hay
L. T. Hudson
Paul Shingler
Donalsonville
Oscar Hodges
J. B. Mills
Brinson
Arver ‘Moseley
L. H. Baughman
Jakia
J. C. Hodges
Cedar Springs
J Brown Mosely
Jakin, Ga
W J. Harris
John B
Montgomery Men to Lead Revival at Christian Home Church
Fred M. Littie and A. L. Shiver of Montgomery will conduct a weeklong revival at the Christian Home Church on the Dothan Enterprise highway, starting Wednesday night. Mrs E M King announces the event and invites everyone to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Littie
A. L. Shiver
Montgomery
Christian Home Church
Miller
Dothan Enterprise Highway
E. M. King
Mre Klug
South Africa Mail Train Beaten by Car in 953 Mile Run
Johannesburg July 4 The Union Limited mail train was defeated by a motorcar driven by Gordon Coljing in a Riley car covering 953 miles from Capetown to Johannesburg in 21 hours 10 minutes. The Union Limited takes 80 hours for the same journey.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Union Limited
Capetown
Gordon Coljing
Riley Chine
Jazmton Limited
Girl golf titlist at 13 Dallas Tees
Batty Jameson, 23, wins new women’s public links poll championship of Taxes and holds all major titles for her era.
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Dallas
Tees
Batty Jameson
Governor Ritchie Praised At Democratic National Convention
Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie drew much applause at the Chicago Democratic convention though he did not secure strong delegate support for the presidential nomination. Dothan attorney A K Merrill, alternate delegate, said he backed Ritchie and returned to Alabama. Other Dothan delegates and local attendees followed sessions from Chicago to Ohio and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Chicago
AH Merril
Dothan
Merrill
Riteble
John N. Garner
Texas
Roosevelt
Jas
Platform Committee
South
A. Y. Malone
Natonal
N. Frank Pridgen
R H. Ramsey
Cleveland
Ohio
G. W. Blakey
Ohio City
Michael Bollin
Ozark
W. M. Brunson
Elba
Funeral for Crawford Dasinger Held in Midland City
C E Dasinger 34 died at Dothen hospital of heart disease. Funeral held at Midland City Baptist Church with Rev Spinks Rev Laontter and Rev Truett officiating. Burial in Midland City cemetery. Survived by widow Mira Ada L Dasinger one son C E B Dasinger Jr two daughters Helen and Martha sister Mrs A Mrice of Montgomery and parents Mr and Mrs Edward Dasinger of Midland City.
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Crawford
Dasinger
Midland City
Dothen Hospital
Midland City Baptist Church
A. G. Spinks
J B Laontter
J. M. ‘Truett
Forrester
Mira Ada L. Dasinger
C. EB. Dasinger, Jr
Helen
Martha Dasinger
A Mrice
Montgomery
Mia
Edward Dasinger
Protest Filed Against Birmingham Clearing District Abolition
A protest was filed with the Alabama Public Service Commission opposing a proposal to abolish the Birmingham clearing district. The Birmingham Tra fic bureau says the change would raise handling charges on all commodities for North End East Birmingham Woodlawn and Avondale and other suburbs under current rules.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabeme
Public Service Commission
North End
Woodlawn
Avondale
Yams Plentiful This Fall From Agriculture Support
In Birmingham an Alabama area received help as the department of agriculture donated 100000 potato slips to employees of Siovs community gardens. The effort aims to provide year round food and abundance of yams in mine communities this fall.
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Birmingham
Ale
Birmingham Tte Corporation
Relate Department of Agriculture
Siovs
Man Hospitalized After Street Altercation on S Foster Street
Richard Edding recovers from a slash on his ear after an altercation on S Foster Street. Grover Lewis, alleged knife wielder, was jailed but later freed under 34 bon. Eddins jailed for drunkenness, Lewis charged with assault and battery. details unclear from the report.
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Richard Edding
Todlay
Grover Lewis
Foster Street
Eoldine
Lewis Urremite
Eddins
No Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Geneva
A Geneva note indicates no Fourth of July program. The town planned quiet observances with family gatherings at nearby locations. Citizens were informed of the lack of a formal public event and local venues prepared for private celebration.
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Geneva
Gulf
Leake
Council Meeting Postponed Into Tuesday by Legal Holiday
A local council suspends its regular session due to a legal holiday. Officials announce the meeting will resume Tuesday night after the holiday, with the agenda delayed and expected to proceed once convened.
Fort Uny Report Mentions Energetic Event At Sea
Fragmentary text indicates an event linked to Fort Uny with energy related terms and a secretary, suggesting a military or industrial context. Names and precise details are unclear due to corrupted OCR but imply a notable incident or testing at a fortification site.
Former Alabama grid star leaves hospital after crash
Dave Rosenfeld, ex University of Alabama football star, left Dothan hospital after a two-vehicle wreck on the Alabama Florida highway near here. His sister Mrs Neuberger and her child were reported improved, as other victims continued to Miami from Tuscaloosa to visit relatives.
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Dave Rosenfeld
University of Alabama
Alabama Florida
Here
Dothan Hospital
Mra Rosenfeld
Neuberger
Rosenfeld
Mra Neubergers
Delar
Miami
Tuscaloosa
Rosenfeld Wah
Johnnlé
Mack Brown
Dothan
Burglary Charge Against Men Here
Jack Wilson and John Will Pelham are in county jail facing burglary charges after a Saturday night incident at Alabama Tire Co. Wilson reportedly entered the building but fled when discovered by officers. Police later nabbed both men after a search around the block.
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Jack Wilson
John Will (Slim) Pelham
Alabama Tire Co
Fatner
Grawford
Qateg
Wilson
Wison i
Officers Jail 16 During Week End
Local police report 16 arrests over the weekend including a man charged with larceny and a suspect linked to a meat robbery. Details reference a broad raid and a Maywood area incident with multiple victims and contraband results.
Alabama farmers open their fight on weevils weeds
Alabama farmers, hampered by frequent rain in June, begin a campaign against grass weeds and boll weevil. County agents report heavy weevil emergence in the south, variable corn prospects, and a smaller cotton crop but better yields in other crops due to plentiful moisture. Livestock graze well and gardens flourish for home use and market. More rain is hoped in July to aid weed control.
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Auburn
Als
Alabama
Letter Carriers Meet at Auburn
Rural route carriers gathering for their 32nd annual convention in Auburn Alabama were welcomed by Postmaster W D Copeland K A Knapp and Dr Bradford Knapp. Speeches by LE Ables Walter Wilson and W T House outlined the postal program. A barbecue and social events to follow as officers are elected and the 1932 convention city chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Alabama
W. D. Copeland
K. A Knapp
Bradford Knapp
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
le, Ables of Putte
Manoein Uon
Walter H. Wilson
Opelika Daily News
W. T
Newton Families Picnic to Honor Mr and Mrs Mewton
A Newton picnic planned at Kelly Springs honors Mr and Mrs Mea J Mewton of Slocomb. Relatives from Dothan and Birmingham were expected to attend with children and grandchildren traveling by car for the gathering.
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Mea J. O Mewton
Slocomb
Kelly Springs
Dothan
Birmingham
Atkeellester
Family Injured as Cars Crash Near Quincy Fig
Mrs Gilbert Wyatt and her two sons were injured when their automobile collided with a truck near Quincy Fig while en route from Tampa to Dothan. Mrs Wyatt suffered a deep cut to the left ear and abdomen, Oscar three years old had a minor skull fracture, and Gilbert Sr and Jr sustained scratches and abrasions. The truck driver fled, both vehicles were damaged, and the family was treated at Quincy then moved to Dothan hospital.
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Gilbert Wyatt
Dothan Hospital
Gilbert, Jr
Mr. Wyatt
O.L. Wyatt
Quincy Fig
Dothan
Wyatt
Oscar
Gilbert Jr
Quincy
Mie Wyatt
Oncor
Ambul
Negro
Wyatt Wald
Railrond
Not Only Trees Make Up Forest
In Montgomery Alabama Col Bynkar explains forests depend on more than trees. Bare rock surfaces must be protected to allow growth and soil formation. decay of surface vegetation and litter feeds microorganisms that convert organic matter into tree material, making soil fertility vital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Jaly
Bynkar
Toester
Col. Bunker
Hoover Might Carry Belgium and Cobb Avers
Seattle telegraph reports Tom and Cobb after a Canadiana trip discuss politics. They reference Roosevelt and Garner and speculate Hoover may carry Belgium, noting uncertainty about any outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Belgium
Cobb
Seattle
Tom & Cobb
Stout
Roosevelt
Garner
Mike Hoover
Carswell Visits Here By Cunman Democrat Team
Carswell of the Cunman Democrat team visits here this afternoon. He plans to return to meet Alsteme later after spending Sunday with his parents Mrs R M Carteret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg Carswell
Statf
R.M. Carteret
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Ritchie
A. K. Merrill
C. E. Dasinger
California
John W. Davis
S. Foster Street
Acty Ordnance
Coe
Fortuny
Grid Star
JS Warnicks
Brooks
Newton
Tampa
Fla
Machine
Negro Lespect
Woods
Carswell
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