Vote on Houston County swimming course options Friday
Local ARG Chapter arranges a public vote Friday to determine additional courses for the water safety program at the Country Club pool from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Residents will register and check favored courses such as advanced swimming and learn to swim. results to be announced Saturday by chapter officials.
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Houston County
Dathafi
Country Club
Volerd
Ani
P.m. Dothan
Beenn
Fife
Uor Ditogtion
Alfred, Parrish
Clatstg
Newio
Z Ue
Cings
Cotes
Ottonwood
Beek
Pavel
Hattie Cunoy
Elas
River town notes amid era of change and eventful week
A jumble of local items reports river traffic, school, church events, and community updates. Ramage named scoutmaster for Troop 108 as Halemberg Homecoming draws crowds, while a church dedication and a slight burn incident at Hartford hospital reflect a busy period for the town.
Trio of Students To Offer Program At Church Tonight
Moody Bible Institute trio from Chicago will present a church program at the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Oxford. Members include Edith Blazer accordionist, Ramayne Long pianist and accordionist, Joye Hensche internist Benton Harbor. They have performed across Michigan and expect further engagements in Mississippi and the Carolinas. Public invited.
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Moody Bible 1
Chicago
Wiyat Presbyterian
Edith Blazer
Ativala
Ramayne Long
Misa
Mississinpi
Caroline
Bil Beek, Jr
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Oxford
Alm
King Reports Kiwanis Annual Session at Dothan Club
Whit King told the Dothan Kiwanis Club about Kiwanis International's 7th annual session in Atlantic City New Jersey. Alabama Kiwanis delegates attended with 13¢ representing the state. The next meeting will hear Frank Boyd speak.
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Kiwanis International
Atlatic City
N. 1
Dothan! Wiis Club
Whit King
King
J. T. Bracewell
Tocnl
Alabama Kiwanis Clubs
Iead
Miami
Sam Stephens
Yire
Xession
Itis
Homer Hart
Joseph Walsi
Dale Yes
Tex
Mak Bane
Frank Boyd
Alabama
Rabid Fox Reported and Livestock Bitten in Region
Mrs. Ann Cooper reports a rabid fox being exhumed by the regional lab and a cow dying after exposure. A hog was bitten and paid for, per Pills of Clg route one and Wharwtory officials. J Te Kirklin of Midland Cheyroate treated the animal prior to its death.
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Ann Cooper
Wharwtory
Vibe Fox
Suansity
J. Te Kirklin
Kirkland
Mrs Lunsford Injured In Traffic Crash
Mrs Lunsford sustained injuries in a collision at North Reever and Wie, as a car and another vehicle collided. The wreckage caused significant damage to both cars and the scene drew medical attention from Dow ier hospital staff. Details remain unclear as officers investigated the incident.
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Tasford
Dow Ier
North Reever
Woolurg
Lunsford
Iohuauty
Win
Fragmentary OCR: wartime betrayal claims under trial
A garbled report references a legal case involving allegations of government betrayal during wartime. It mentions a defendant named De Wolfe and a dispute over information shared with GIs about invasion beaches. The text hints at trials, wartime duties, and Allied parallels but remains unclear in specifics.
Arm Pact Faces Senate Hurdles Amid Reservations Debate
The text outlines ongoing debate over a proposed arms program and a pact, with senators indicating possible reservations or opposition. Senator Taf, previously against arms aid, hints he might refrain from opposing the pact broadly. The Foreign Relations Committee works to guide interpretation while Watking pushes for formal treaty language alignment and reservations.
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Oulshta
Athantic
Evenonic Omeralitarion
Ahmed Ab
Adeeinsialian
Free Nations
Robert A. Taf
Trance
Armin Pro Nvam
Peimoris
Count Watking
Soi ‘Tag
Nis
Watking
Senate
Treasury Secretary Snyder to Visit Cripps for Dollar Talks
Secretary John W. Snyder travels from Paris to discuss the dollar problem with British Prime Minister Cripps. He will be accompanied by Averell Harriman as senior American envoy for European Recovery.
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U.S. ‘Treasury
John W. Snyder
Paris
Cripps
Snyder
W. Aver
Ett Harriman
Taving
Flac
This Fisherman Won't Work With Mouth Open Again
VENICE Mary AP reports fisherman Giovanni Cavonato of Mestre will work with mouth closed after a small fish leaped in and caused an incident while emptying a net. He is recovering from an operation and vows caution during work.
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Venice
Mary
Giovanni Cavonato
Mestre
Drought and Storms Hit Multiple States in Record Heat
Weather reports show intense storms in Chicago bringing limited relief while New Jersey and surrounding states face a $50 million drought toll. Officials warn continued rainfall is needed to avert crop losses across New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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Malavc
Chicago
Xin
New York
Washington
James G. Auchineloss
RNS
New Jersey
Auchineless
Delaware
Pect
Maryland
Harvard Weather
Newark
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Vermont
Ike Weslser Bureat
Wales
Walur Sp
Elby
Unclear text on FBI informant program and trials
The fragment discusses Communist Party activity, FBI informants, and a court case involving Miss Copton and secret FEL reports. It notes Reeves ruling, potential disclosure of tipster names, and changes in prosecution strategies. It also cites growth in a network of restaurants and online places from 134,283 to 170,534 between 1928 and 193.
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Communist Party
FBI
Caponisla Wak
Jussine Department
Dviga Albart JL. Rerves
Misa Copton
Reeves
Justice Department
Department
Migs Gopliny
Ager
Yenerts
Tony C Clark
FET
Edgar Hoover
Misk Copton
Becaue
FEL
Naighban
United States
Four Day Lake Thalocco Camp for 4-H Members Held
Ninety nine 4-H youths from Mt Meigs and Henry County gathered at Lake Thalocco for a four day camp. Boys and girls, supervised by home economists and extension staff, will participate in outdoor activities, crafts, and singing. Camp fees cover other costs. attendees provided their own groceries.
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Rucker
Lake ‘Thalocco
Thelocco
Bath
Henry Canmty
Mss
Ewer Ivey
Walter Stone
Henry County
Stone
Miss Cox
Miss Ivey
Dan Capps
Miegvard
Eatopey
B. Cowan
A. S. Hodges
FT. Hodges
Thornie Gronberry
Shane Hight
Livestock Prices Across Southern Markets Good and poor stock levels noted
Livestock arrivals totaling about 300 cattle 75 calves and 85 pigs were reported across Albany Cohimous Moultie Thomasville and nearby towns with pricing ranges from 11 to 20 dollars per cwt for varied weights. Trade figures show bids around 16 to 19 dollars for meatier stock and $20.50 for better finishers as buyers sorted lighter stock.
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Whomasville
Albany
Cohimous
Moultie
Thomasville
Tih Gay Dothan
Ala
Jacksy
Milo
Talishangee
Montgomery Market Report Yields Sparse Trading Across Cattle and Hogs
Sluggish on the wholesale yard as receipts reach 41 805.00 with cow and bull prices drifting. Cattle trade shows common to medium stockers at 15.00 to 28.00, vealers and calves weak, hogs mixed with weights 200 to 300 pounds trading near 13.00 to 16.00, some better underpinnings for lighter lots and top end fat hogs.
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Montgomery
Wilinnae
Culles
Nanan
Hlucken
Avigs Wal
Government slum clearance funding plan outlined
The document outlines a 1.4 million dollar federal effort to fund slum clearance and relocation in cities, with loans of 1 billion and grants totaling 500 million. It states that grants do not require repayment, while loans do, and notes limits on city eligibility and temporary housing for displaced residents. The plan assigns administration to the public housing agency and emphasizes city-by-city funding decisions.
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Anu
Jones
Nis
Ecaute
Alot
Chef
Plible Moirssng Administration
Kovetr Ment Agency
Viniver Bible Printed in Oxford in 1711 Item
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Bible printed by Cleared Idon Press in Oxford in 1711. The entry cites a title variant The Vinvem Bint and mentions Luke chapter xii as a referenced portion. No clear provenance or current holder is stated.
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Idon Press
Oxford
Notable Squalid Murders and Flight Near Sonoma
The article recounts a grim sequence of killings near Sonoma including the Paget and Smith cases. It notes suspects and witnesses, a dramatic arrest, and a suspect turning himself in after recounting the slayings. Guldbrandsen had prior prison time for a San Mateo assault.
Boy Scout Saves Child's Life For Day's Good Deed
Jacksonville report says Boy Scout Richard Bloomquist 42 heard a splash along a sea wall and saw five year old Frank Anderson fall into the river. Bloomquist jumped in and pulled the child out then took him to a doctor before returning him to his mother Mrs Ben Anderson. Frank suffered scratches and was nervous but recovering. Mrs Anderson said he has done a good deed for today.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Richard Bloomquist
Johns
Bloomquist
Frank Anderson
Frank
Ben Anderson
Educator Says South Slights Negro Students
Nashville report from Fisk University notes educators claim Southern white schools have 420 percent better equipment than Negro schools. Howard University Dean Jesse Thompson says equalizing education would cost 35 million dollars daily, arguing segregation preserves unequal opportunities. He cites long-standing disparity since 1940 and predicts progress remains blocked while two separate systems exist.
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Nashville
Tenn
Roctor Thompson
South
Beleaguered Bridge Bill Faces Senate Deliberations
Senator Guy tardwick of Houston leads opposition to the Bridge Bill while reapportionment and a large spending package draw heavy scrutiny. House leadership debates delays as the Senate hints at votes but demands spending clearances before any action.
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Lhansltnon
Guy Tardwick
Houston
Vatung
Hage
Senate
Hoowe
Liselt
Wom
Berk
Dekuly
Tyesram Beck
Tapas Senate
Beck
Uy Riles
Lue F Vit
U. Favron
Limestone
Siti 104 Spéral
Hermes the whale dies at Marie Studios facility
The scientific staff at Marie Studios observed Hermes the whale daily feeding on squid and live prey. Hermes died after a period of apparent distress, with researchers noting the loss of a valued resident and the shift in his behavior toward calmer interactions in his new habitat. The death prompts review by Dr Henry Kitsley and Mating Habits researchers.
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Heeman
Loekhn
Sean
Honry Kitsley
Alt
Mermas
Senate approves Mrs Masta amid lavish party questions
Number 19 Mrs Masta was out of toe when the Senate approved her and perhaps it was just as well because some senators sat by a petty tough and Winkle dee bate deferred they awarded her diplomatic spurs to the lady. When they got down to a vote one loud no was heard from Sen Parvest C. Cornell a Missouri Republican who says he never went in any of Mrs Mesta's lavish parties.
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Manin
Peter J. Denser
Sonora
Flo
Tennen
Ghrels
Jenken
Curi Adaden
Twinil Maximitins
Sonoma
Seston
Mr. Paget
sMombalal
Santa Rowan
Muilon
Wuddes
Guidbradsen
Guldbrandsen
Rim
Ieee
Firat
Ik Patt Guidbeandsen
Bak
Mesur
Mrs. Paget
Deisan
Ang
Paget
Eureka
Ast Lint
Honey B. Miller
Veture Keeft
Guldbrardsen
San Mateo
Masta
Senate
Sen. Parvest C. Cornell
Missouri
Jarman Set to Sail for Australia Aug 14
Pete Jarman former Alabama congressman and newly named U S ambassador to Australia plans to sail August 14 from Los Angeles aboard the American Swedish freighter Mattawunga with Mrs Jarman. The trip via North American passenger ships to Australia departs Vancouver.
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Washingston
Aps
Pete Jarman
United States
Australia
Los Angeles
Jarman
Alabama
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Wip
North Americas
Austalia
Vancouver
Jarman Haz
State Department
Wey
Abbeville Men Fined After Assault Morals Case
Two Abbeville men pleaded guilty to assault and battery related charges. William Owen and Solomon were fined 50 dollars plus costs and given a six month suspended jail sentence. The case involved attempting improper knowledge of a pair of youths aged about 12. A third defendant, Baywir Parks of Niceville Florida, faced a separate charge of attempted carnal knowledge of a girl, with the case continued to a later term.
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Abbeville
Teroy
Cole
Willian
Owen
Ly Solomon
Wees
Souhs
Lon
Migatte Owens
Solmiwn
Anottion
Baywirr Parks
Niceville
Fla
Deaths in Wiregrass District Reflect Community Ties
Obituary notes the death of seventy five year old G W Dolgate and mentions survivors including children and grandchildren. The deceased, a longtime resident of the area, was connected to St Luke's Episcopal Church. Pallbearers and funeral details are listed with services planned in Rossburg.
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G. Wolgate Marian
Buners AL Seeviges
Anns
Louve Rusany Doughtie
Ant
Lowery
St Luke's Epis
Sonal Church
Doughte
Doughtie
Boa
Tianna
Tee Daughtes
Ats
Byler
Mariana
Fee
Movil
Maggie Christenher
Atlanta
Guyton
Alma Rus
Guylan
Dagkedi Caonty
Cearge Mordouk
Doy Closdiente
Chirk Lynn
Mevtsert Spann
Mevtsert Spann, Mrs Doughtie
Mieober
St. Luke's Chayely
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