Bridges Quits Census Post in Henry County Forty Bales
In Headland during the Fourth of July celebration I meet Jack Bridges the former census special agent for Henry County The job ended after 14 years due to reduced funding and shifting duties He notes fewer applicants now and will focus on insurance and farming while remaining active in local business and farm interests.
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Headland
American Legion
Jack Bridges
Henry County
Bureau of the Census
Jack
Stas
Headland Deploys Traffic Lights Amid Busy Wiregrass Town
Mayor Bob Solomon says Headland is ready for Fourth of July visitors and plans to install three more traffic lights after the first was set up by an ill worker. Four lights were purchased. two more will be activated later. The mayor emphasizes heavy traffic and the town’s status as a leading Wiregrass hub.
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Bob Solomon
Redding Travels Robert Redding Hires His Travel Job
Robert Redding leaves his drug store after 14 years to sell pharmaceutical supplies on the road. Since last September he has traveled through the Wiregrass and southwest Georgia, enjoying the perk of returning home each night. The change from pharmacy to traveling salesman marks a kind of emancipation from confined duties.
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Robert Redding
Robert
Georgia
Ice water too big a draw for Henry Crenshaw
Henry Crenshaw Geneva County tax assessor reports a barrel of ice water in his office has drawn over twice as many visitors. He notes voters appreciate the cold drink and many say they will vote for him in 1918, while planning to offer cold lemonade before the election.
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Henry Crenshaw
Geneva County
Henry
Torun
Water as incentive for voters in Wire Grass heat
A humorous note suggests courthouses in the Wire Grass area would draw voters in hot weather if they offered free ice water. The idea implies electioneering could be softened by a simple refreshment and reflects the local voter turnout mood during summer.
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Wiregrass
Dothan Cowboy Sends 310 to Aid Texas City Sufferers
J G Owens of Dothan Alabama once worked the XIT Ranch sent a 10 check to aid Texas City victims. He asked W A Askew Amarillo attorney with XIT ties forward the donation to Texas City's relief fund to help repair material damage and ease suffering, though hearts remain broken.
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Amarillo
Tex
Daily News
Dothan
J. G. Owens
Ala
Xit Ranch
Texas City
W. A. Askew
XIT
Fourth World Star-Telegram
Texas Cry Relief Fund
Owens
Texas
Malaria Control Program Starts in Jackson County
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners approved an eight thousand dollar malaria control program. DDT spraying will cover about homes in the county next week under state health supervision. Willian J. Calloway will direct operations with Arthur F. Peacock in charge locally. 24 men and 22 trucks will operate from four centers: Mariopolis, Graceville, Cottondale and Sneads.
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Marianna
Jackson County
Board of County Commissioners
Willian J. Calloway
State Board of Health
Heath Department
Arthur F. Peacock
Coes
Maripopa
Graceville
Cottondale
Sneads
Calloway
Montgomery Woman Injured in Ozark Traffic Crash
Mrs. Cota Sauls of Montgomery sustained cuts and bruises in a collision with Alvie Bell near Rocky Head between Ariton and Beck’s Mile Friday morning. Sauls was taken to Troy Hospital for treatment. The crash occurred as Sauls attempted a right turn, with both vehicles damaged about 500 dollars. Investigated by Patrolman J D Wilkinson and J C Dunaway.
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Ozark
Cota Sauls
Montgomery
Eit Oher
Carey S.taaus
Alvie Bell
Rocky Head
Ale
Ariton
Beck
Adis
Sauls
Troy
J. 1D
Wilkinson
Lacaway
Bell
J. C. Dunaway
Ovark Station
Pants Burglar Steals $10 From Dothan Man
Jerry Fowler of 310 Blackshear said a thief took about $100 from his home Thursday night after lifting his pants and wallet from a chair. Fowler reported waking Friday to find his pants on the floor and the wallet missing along with the cash.
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Dothan
Jerry Fowler
Fowler
Billingslea Named To Naval Academy
Dixon Billingslea, 18, of Marianna, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Billingslea, sworn in at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. A Marion Institute graduate, he attended Marianna High School, excelled in Boy Scouts with an Eagle badge, served as Cadet First Lieutenant, appeared on the Dean's Net, and ranked in the top 20 percent of his class earning a Military ribbon. Born in Marianna Arkansas, he moved to the city in childhood. appointment noted as one of the last acts of Senator Charles O. Andrews.
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Marianna
Dixon Billingslea
A. C. Billingslea
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Young Billingslea
Marion Institute
Marion
Alabama
Marianna High School
Aransas
U. S
Charles O. Andrews
Burglar Likely Entered Through Unlatched Screen Door
A burglary report states the intruder likely entered the residence via an unlatched screen door. No victim details are provided, and no further suspect information is given in the available text.
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Etna Cash
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