Cleveland Flyers Break World Endurance Mark in Flight
Roy L. Mitchell and Byron K. Newcomb shatter the world endurance record with a 174 hour 59 second flight over Cleveland. A crowd of 75 000 greets them as they land. Refueling pilot Ernest Basham logged 24 contacts. Damage to the fuselage feared but the flight continues with the crew planning longer aloft if possible.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Roy L. Mitchell
Byron K. Newcomb
Fort Worth
Ernest Basham
Mitchell and Newcomb
Newcomb
Mitchell
Wright
Santos-Dumon
France
Henri Farman
Wilbur Wright
Fourny
Bernard
Stinson
Bertrand
Mineola
N. Y
Coupe
Drouhin
Landry
Chamberlain and Acosta
Ristier
Edzard
Germany
Haldeman and Stinson
Jacksonville
Fla
U. S. Army
Robbins and Kelly
Tex
Culver City
Calif
L. W. Mendell
R. B. Heinhart
Endurance
Ros. Mitchell
NEA
Church and Theater Aid Public Manners
London actor Lewis Casson argues weekly church or theater attendance improves social manners and restrains behavior. He says both venues discipline the audience and curb fidgeting, though he criticizes modern theater as allowing talking and nose blowing during performances due to moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lewis Casson
Page and Coe Now Owners of Marble Concern
The dissolution of the Clyde L. Coe and H. C. Pilcher partnership in the Pilcher and Coe Marble Company ends with B. B. Page purchasing Pilcher’s interests. The firm will not operate as Houston Marble Company. Coe and Page also own a Dothan drug store and are described as progressive businessmen. The new policy promises excellent material and splendid service to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page & Coe
Marble Concern
Clyde L. Coe
H. C. Pilcher
Pilcher and Coe Marble Company
B. B. Page
Mr. Pilcher
Houston Marble Company
Coe
Page
Dothan
Dothan Golfers to Play Club Tourney Here Next Week
Dothan golfers will contest the annual Do than Country Club championship next week with eight flight brackets. Qualifying rounds Thursday through Saturday set the stage for Sunday eliminations under USGA rules with local ground rules. Junior members will participate while Az Flowers, J N Mullins, Jim Brennan and Zollie Deak lead the greens committee. Two antique Virginia carriages join Henry Ford’s Wayside Inn collection.
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Dothan
Dothan Country Club
Greens
United States Golf Association
J. N. Mullins
Az Flowers
Jim Brennan
Zollie Deak
Ku Klux Moves Headquarters Back to Atlanta
The Washington Post reports the Ku Klux Klan has abandoned Washington as national headquarters and returned to Atlanta, Georgia. Officials cite shifting campaign focus against Alfred Smith and two new Atlanta buildings as reasons for the move.
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KU Klux Moves
Atlanta
Washington
The
Washington Post
Ku Klux Klan
Alfred Smith
Klan
Former Dothan Woman Dies in Birmingham
Mrs. Jaby Burdeshaw died at her Birmingham home after a long illness. Survived by widower Jaby Burdeshaw and two children Elmer and Evelyn, both of Birmingham. A former Dothan resident, she moved to Birmingham years ago. Mrs Fay Walden Mrs Grover Stephens Vic Harris and Will Harris travel to Birmingham for funeral services set for July 7.
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Jaby Burdeshaw
Birmingham
Elmer
Evelyn Burdeshaw
Burdeshaw
Dothan
Fay Walden
Grover Stephens
Victor Harris
Will Harris
Bar Association Ends Meet Today
In Tuscaloosa on July 6 the Alabama State Bar Association wrapped up its session after debates over prohibition and education requirements for candidates and law changes. Judge Bernard Harwood was elected president, Huntsville to host next year, with brief remembrances for members who died since the previous meeting. A separate note from Mexico City reports that 12 bombing and fighting planes bought in the United States boosted yearly aviation imports to 21,205,000 in value.
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Tuscaloosa
PHA
J. L. Aldridge
Eutaw
Alabama State Bar Association
Aldridge
Jude Bernard Hardwood
Bernard Harwood
Mexico City
United States
Case of Modern Ponto Reveals Injustice In France
14 year old Edouard Ponto, left without money after fleeing wartime hardship, is jailed twice in France for swindling railways and later kept from work due to a prison record. The case, likened to a Valjean scenario, exposes flaws in parole and military discharge practices and broader society’s treatment of ex convicts. He faces a new five year term after his latest arrest.
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Associated Press
Paris Gpl
America
Paris
Jean Valjean
Edouard Ponto
Ponto
Havre
Ponte
Board Revenue Meets Monday at Court House
The county board of revenue will hold its monthly meeting at the court house Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Discussion topics include disposing of convicts and county mules, and whether the board will travel to Montgomery Tuesday to join the state association of boards of revenue and probate judges. Probate Judge Martin plans to attend, with several board members likely to go. The official decision will be made tomorrow.
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County Board of Revenue
Court House
Montgomery
State Association of Bounds of Revenue and Probate Judges
Boards of Revenue and
Probate
Martin
Oldest Berlin Street Doomed By Progress
Berlin's Kroegel street, a quiet historic remnant in the city center, is slated for demolition to make way for modernization. Once a Wendish village landing for river trade, it hosted nuptial baths with song robes and festive immersion as couples were laid out for burial.
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Berlin
Kroegel
Woodlawn Bank Closes Doors Under State Orders
Woodlawn Savings Bank shut this morning under orders from president A W Bell after large accounts left. It is the third local bank to fail in two weeks, with C E F Thomas, state examiner, taking charge immediately. The 1914-vessel bank had capital 50 000 and surplus 335 000. Avondale Bank and Savings Co. and City Bank & Trust Co. also closed. A Birmingham run on the South Side Bank followed, with plans to reopen Monday.
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Birmingham
Woodlawn Savings Bank
A. W. Bell
C. EF. Thomas
State Examiner
Avondale Bank and Savings Co
City Bank & Trust Co
Swedes Buy Chrome Mines in Asia Minor
A syndicate of leading Spreden ironworks has purchased chrome mines in Asia Minor, securing the world's chief supply of chrome for Sweden's rustless steel production. The deal strengthens Swedish industry by ensuring access to vital alloy material.
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Stockholm
Spreden
Asia Minor
Cotton Market Steady After Futures Close in New York
In New York on July 6, cotton futures closed steady with July at 89, July 14 at 1, Oct at 1, Dec 16.52, Jan 15.46, March 18.54, May 14.60. Spot activity quiet with middling grade at 14.35.
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New York
Weather in Alabama Cloudy Tonight and Sunday
A weather notice reports cloudy conditions across Alabama tonight and Sunday. Local thunder showers are expected Sunday afternoon into evening, bringing possible brief storms and gusty winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Four H Club Women Contest County Bake Goods
Houstean county 4 H club women will compete Monday in a contest sponsored by Soft Véhent Milling to determine best biscuit rolls and cake baked in the county. Entries judged on flavor texture and appearance at Kelly Springs supervised by Mrs Pruett county home demonstration agent. County winner advances to state fair contest in Montgomery this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Springs
Houstean County
Soft Véhent Milling Association
Seedi Ag
Coroner Statement Clarifies Shivar Verdict
Arthur Lane signed a statement published by the Eagle clarifying the coroner’s jury ruling on Marcus L. Shivar’s death. He explains Shivar died after being struck by a Central of Georgia train on June 29, and corrects a prior misstatement absolving the railroad of blame.
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Coron
Arthur Lane
Eagle
Marcus L. Shivar
Central of Georgia
Patt Brothers Lean to Radio Announcing at WDAF
In Kansas City the Patt family remains a radio fixture at WDAF with Jimmy Patt, 17, announcing scores after school as the station’s handy man and daily sport summary broadcaster. Eldest brother John helped start WDAF years ago and now leads at WAR Detroit. Tren came Relph’s career began locally before joining KRPRU Kansas.
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Kansas City
Patt
WDAF
Jimmy Patt
John
Detroit
Tren
Relph
KRPRU
Kansas
Vaughn Addresses Men of Bible Class at First Baptist
J. K. Vaughn will speak to the Men’s Bible Class at the First Baptist Church Sunday. The topic is “It’s up to us now” as city men are invited to attend the lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
J. K. Vaughn
First Baptist Church
German Statesmen Behind Public Men Of America In Human Touch
An article discusses German statesmen and their aim to cultivate the human touch, comparing methods to Americans. It describes a photo feature, lists individuals interrogated by a reflection on public affinity, and notes progress in press relations and public perception. It concludes with a hint of continuation on Page Eight.
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America
Ssanntagepest
Letras
Tate
Special Vote On Bond Issues In Dothan Tuesday
Citizens will vote in a Tuesday special election to authorize two bond issues. One for 580000 to pay down floating debt incurring 8 percent interest, and another for 22000 to improve water supply, fire protection, and storm sewers. Polls open at eight with four voting sites listed Ward 1 Malone Motor Co. Ward 2 Singletary and Whidden Ward 3 City Hall Ward 4 Courthouse. Of the 22000, 16000 targets storm sewer expansion addressing local drainage problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Malone Motor Co
Singletary and Whidden
City Hall
Court House
Russian Youth Must Avoid Church Feasts
In Moscow the Russian Communist Youth League bans religious holidays and any celebration prep for its members. They may not eat Easter cake or Easter eggs. The rule followed a reader’s question about assisting a mother with Easter cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russian Communist Youth’s League
League
Two Cars Crash Injuring Man and Boy in Dothan
Manc Snell and his seven year old son Willard were cut by flying glass when their car collided with a Dothan Steam Laundry truck at West Main and Oates Streets about 6 am. The truck was driven by J Scarbrough. Manc Snell and Willard sustained non serious injuries not requiring hospitalization.
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Manc Snell
Dothan
Willard Snell
Snell
West Main
Oates
Sikk
Mr. Snell
Funeral Services for Miss Minnie Johnston Held Today
Funeral services for Miss Minnie Johnston 15 of Jacob Florida were conducted at Rehoboth Church with Rev C M Murphy officiating. Interment followed at Rehoboth Cemetery Houston Funeral Company in charge. She is survived by parents Y J and Mrs Johnston four brothers Grady Shelley Barntee and Dalton and two sisters Toy and Pearlie Mae all of Jacob Florida. She died after suffering inflammation behind the eyes and an operation to try to save her life was performed at a local hospital.
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Minnie Johnston
Jacob
Florida
Rehoboth Church
C. M. Murphy
Rehoboth Cemetery
Houston Funeral Company
Miss Johnston
Y. J. Johnston
Grady
Shelley
Barntee
Dalton
Toy
Pearlie Mae
Dethan
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Mark
Roy Mitchell
Byron Newcomb
O. K
Turtle
Casson
Marble Company
Henry Ford
Wayside Inn
BAR Association
Barnard Harwood
A. B. McComb
Woodlawn Bank
Third Bank
Shivar
Patt Brothers
Lopes
Lochner
Munich
Warlau
Terman Moeleler
Dasarian
State Secretary
Leorrert
Son
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