Robbers Break Open Iron Safe With Crowbar at Johnson Auto
Thieves entered the Johnson Auto Top and Paint Co office after midnight and pried open the large iron safe with a steel crowbar. They escaped with $75 to $100 in cash, left $300 in checks and other valuables, and moved articles around the office. A $100 reward is offered for information leading to arrest and conviction. Efforts to secure a fingerprint expert are under way. Policeman Flowers heard no noise during rounds.
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Johnson Auto Top and Paint Co
Buick
Johnson
Flowers
Chief Sprouse Returns From Camp Cheerful Encampment
Scout Executive W. L. Sprouse has returned from Camp Cheerful Bear Creek where he directed the third annual encampment for the Choctaw Hatchee Area Council. Seventy six Scouts from eleven towns camped for fourteen days and enjoyed activities. The Kiwanis Club dedicated the new headquarters building for the boys. Enrollment for the next period begins July 16 and registration should be sent to Camp Cheerful Bay Head Florida.
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W. L. Sprouse
Bear Creek
Choctawhatchee Area Council
Graceville
Sprouse
Kiwanis Club
Camp Cheerful
Bay Head
Fla
Kidnapped Americans Freed in Mexico City Mining Pair Released
In Mexico City on July 5 W Q Mitehad and John F Hooper American mining men kidnapped abroad were released in Guadalajara without paying a 1400 dollar ransom. Meanwhile New York reports a record 2 413 billion dollars in checks cleared the previous day with about 700 million in interest and dividends.
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Mexico City
Patches Today
W. Q. Mitehad
John F. Hooper
Guadalajara
New York
New York Clearing House
Cengranmeren
Corner
ae + oe
Miss Annie Pearl Murphy Leads In Dothan Beauty Contest
Miss Annie Pearl Murphy of Dothan won two honors at the Montgomery beauty show and was named the most beautiful blonde in the state while also earning the prettiest costume prize. Frances Blake of Montgomery won Miss Alabama at the Legion event.
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Annie Pearl Murphy
Dothan
Montgomery
Alabama
Helen of
Wadlington Takes Over Management of Lay's Cafe
Wadlington assumes control of Lay's Cafe management. new owner stated as Mr. WoL and hotel proprietor plans to run the cafe, signaling a change in leadership and operations.
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Wadlington
Lay’s Cafe
Lay
Ton Hotel
Dothan Opens Twin Bill Wins Two Games
Dothan defeated Midland City 9 to 3 in the opener and 13 to 3 in the second game. The manager urged fans to attend upcoming games to show support and attract stronger opponents, noting the team has faced top local and regional competition and invites suggestions for future matchups.
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Dothan
Billtby
Midland City
Adarge
Lota Lal
Ise
Repete
Italian Flyers Near Brazil Coast Report
Radio signals picked up at Olinda indicate Italian trans Atlantic flyers Captain Arturo Ferrarin and Major Carlo Delprete near the coast of Pernambuco Brazil on July 5.
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Pernambuco
Brazil
Olinda
Arturo Ferrarin
Carlo P. Delprete
Oil Seepage Found in Culpepper Well on Hartford Road
John Culpepper of Dothan Steam Laundry reports a crude oil seepage in his water well near the city edge. Oil accumulates atop re filling water despite repeated pumping, and Culpepper rejects a tank leak theory while a burning oil sample was shown to onlookers. The well, about a year old, lies opposite Doc Stevenson’s store on Hartford road, a short distance from a nearby filling station.
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John Culpepper
Dothan
Culpeppe
Mr. Culpepper
Hartford Road
Doc Stevenson
State Highway Employee Injured by Heavy Truck
Doc Murkinson, a state highway worker, was crushed by a heavy truck on Campbelton road near the Florida line. He stepped from a roller machine and was struck as the truck backed into him, suffering a crushed abdomen and back injuries but remained conscious in a local hospital.
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Doc Murkinson
Atate
Campbelton Road
Murkinson
Florida Line
Campbelton Highway
Sacred Harp Sing At Enon Church This Sunday
An all sing event of Sacred Harp music at Enon Church two miles from Webb on the fifth Sunday of the month. Everyone is invited to attend and bring song books and dinner.
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Sacred Harp
Enon
Esun
Webb
Alabama Weather Update
Generally fair to night and frainy. Light variable winds.
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Alabama
Belgian financier Capt. Lowenstein vanishes over the Channel
In Boulogne sur Mer France on July 5 police probe whether Captain Alfred Lowenstein leapt or fell from a private plane during a Channel crossing. Aviation experts doubt accidental door opening explains the incident. investigation continues.
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Boulogne
Sur Mer
France
Alfred Lowenstein
English Channel
Sudden Death of Alfred Lowenstein Shocks Europe
The unexpected death of Alfred Lowenstein sent European markets into a sharp drop while New York's market shows little reaction. Fell stocks tied to his holdings and the French and Belgian exchanges faced declines as traders weighed the impact.
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New York
Alfred Lowenstein
Notable Capitains Efforts in Brussels Loan Talks
In Brussels, Capt. Lowenstein reportedly faced important liabilities and attempted to secure a substantial loan in London, details reported by Liindependice Befeger.
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Brussels
Liindependice Befeger
Capt
Lowenstein
Bash
Nobile Hopes Survivors Of Italia Crew Remain Alive
Rome reports official notes that six men aboard the Italia gas bag may still be alive after the May 26 disaster. A search was urged within 12 to 1 miles of the crash site off Northeast Land, with the belief the hull could be found nearby and the crew inside.
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Rome
Noebile
Italia
Bracewell and Blackshear End Partnership Today
Doctors Bracewell and Blackshear dissolve their partnership by mutual consent. Dr Blackshear takes over his office while Dr Bracewell remains at the United officer, with rooms above the Alcazar Theatre involved.
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DRS. Bracewell and
Blackshear
Pr. Bracewell
Dr. Blackshear
Alcazar Theatre
Fer Ebracesedi
Utd
Clyde Tindell of Dothan Receives High Scout Award
Clyde Tindell of Dothan received one of the highest scouting honors, after earning rank achievements and Star badges. The ceremony honored Life Scout candidates and highlighted local Troop 5 and Troop 2 members, with awards presented by Scout officials at Camp Coeertul under the new headquarters building.
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Clyde Tindell
Dothan
Gray Rawia
Greenwood
Sawyer
Camp Coeertul
Buildquarters Banding
Alabama Bar Association Opens Annual Session With 150 Lawyers
One hundred fifty lawyers from Alabama attend the Alabama State Bar Association annual meeting in Do than, opening the first history making session. Speakers include W L Lee, Lawrence Cooper, Richard T Rives, Douglas Arunt, Henry Upsom Sims, and Thomas D Samford. The day ends with an address by Judge William E Fort and an 8 pm banquet at the Houston hotel with Hugh Morrow as principal speaker. Friday features include officer elections and Judge Arthur G Powell delivering the annual address.
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Atlanta
Alabama State Bar Association
Alabama
Dothan
W. L. Lee
Bathan
Jories
Lee &Tompkins
Lawerence Cooper
Huntaville Laws
Richard T. Rives
Montgomery
Douglas Arunt
Birmingham
Henry Upsom Sims
Sims
American Law Institute
Thomas D. Samford
Opelika
U.S
Thia District
Travis Wile Hama
Russellville
William E. Fort
Interege
Peasion
Acthar G. Powell
Memorial window honoring George Washington’s great great grandfather
Memorial window dedication notes Maldon Eng and Lawrence Washington as the great great grandfather of George Washington. The church records describe the lineage and the dedication details for the historic commemorative window.
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George Washington
Maldon
Eng
Duly
Witeigw
Lawrence Washington
Inten
Valdosta Banker May Be Returned For Trial
Ame C Mirzel, tied to the Bank of Valdosta failure, faces extradition disputes. A $20 000 bond is requested to secure a return for trial as authorities pursue charges arising from the bank’s collapse.
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Valdosta
Tea
Amoe C
Mirzel
Preston
Change Bank of
Arret
Flicker Arrow
Oklama
Darz
Mizzel
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Raul
Heatel
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Eagle 9
Mae Owens
Milas Akwhame
Millan Stone
Blake
Sidney Lanier High School
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Tei+ ha
Faix
The
Jocal
Sin
Tegma
Culpepper
Saford
Opeltha
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Nobile
Natale
Clyde
Pwargen
Loreen
Stallard
Bottone
Srout
Venter
Edwas
Pilon
Marianna
Wat
Ran
W. L Lee
Houston Hotel
Atlanta Jurist
Sig
Leone
Reg
Decatur
Ala
A. Sf
Arhur G. Powell
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