Birthdays of notable figures from May to July
This week lists William O'Dwyer born May 1 1890 in Bohola Ireland son of a schoolmaster and schoolmistress He later became Brooklyn district attorney and mayor World War II brigadier general and 1945 mayor Candidates Jean Mersholt born in Copenhagen 1885 and Maurice Sterne July and Arthur Capper July 14 1865 Kansas senator James Gordon Partridge Bisset July born in Liverpool and Henry St George Tucker July 16 1874 Virginia bishop details include career milestones and wartime service
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William O'Dwyer
Bohola
County Mayo
Ireland
New York
St. Nutty'n College
Roscommaon
Spain
U. S
Brooklyn
Jean Mersholt
Porn Tuir
Copenhagen
Denvirk
St. Knud 6
Dagmar
Tafse
Arthur Capper
Garnett
Kas
Farm Journal S
U. S. Senate
R Publican
Farm Lles
Capper
iWe
W. S
P Harbor
Wish School
James Gordon Partridge Bisset
Liverpool
Eng
Cunard
White Star
Carder
Merchimt
Mauretania
Dardanelles
Bergenaria
Aquitania
Frandonia
Henry ST. George Tucker
Wirsaw
Episcopal House of Bishops
Yhildren
George Washe Weton
Henry
Beverley
House of Bishops
Henry Wax
University of Virginia
Theological
Am Wey
Virginia
Japan
Sawit
St. Paul's
Cale Tee
Tokyo
Kyoto
U.S
Red Cross
Siberia
Protestant Episcopal Church
Birmingham Bakers Accept New Contract
AP reports Birmingham area bakery workers vote to ratify a new contract that averts a threatened strike. Negotiating committees for several firms reached an agreement, with wage increases hinted by a union spokesman. Companies include American Bakeries, Inc. National Biscuit Company and Ward Baking Company. Several hundred workers in prediction lines are affected.
Crowe Back to Defend Tri-State Model Air Meet Crown
Dothan Municipal Airport hosts the third annual Tri-State Model Airplane Meet by the Exchange Club of Dothan. About 109 competitors from across the region will vie for cash prizes and trophies, led by defending grand champion Sergeant M. Crowe of Panama City. Crowe, a top contestant with speeds listed from 105 to 142 mph, seeks a repeat title as 4,000 spectators are expected to attend events starting at 10 a.m. Also featured are a cropdusting demo by Hugh Wheeless and a midget auto racing exhibition.
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Champ
C. H. Crowe
Panama City
Crowe
Dothan Municipal Airport
Exchange Club of Dothan
Pensacola
Jacksonville
Gainesville
Joe Campbele
Dothan
Morel
Vomuolis
Iar
Mercier
Grand Chamion
Eddie Rickenbacker
Geant Crowe
Nlones
Tyndall Air Force Base
Hugh Wheeless
Seay Brothers
Swim Classes Slated At Enterprise Pool
Enterprise pool offers swimming classes for women beginners starting Monday. Luther Hamilton says those who signed up at the pool or Red Cross Office should report Saturday for schedule assignments. Three one hour morning classes will be conducted, beginning Monday.
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Acre
Luther Hamilton
Red Cross
Community Classes Set by Age Groups This Week
Through Friday, two weeks of classes arranged by age groups. A class for 38 and over starts at 9 a m, 12 to years olds at 10, and six to 12 year olds at 11. Enrollment is limited to 45 to 20 persons per group depending on size. Those not included may enroll after the first course finishes.
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Hamilton
Residential Building Activity On Upswing In Durban
Residential building activity in Durban last week shows signs of recovery after the Fourth of July. At least six building permits total expenditures above 3900 dollars, including two permits issued by the city engineer office for more than 25000 dollars. Mrs T Barnes is constructing a 10500 dollar brick veneer residence.
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Durban
B. J. Ford Hall
T. Barnes
Three Coon Hounds Die From Bee Swarm Attack
A swarm of bees stung three coon hounds to death yesterday and a fourth dog suffered injuries. Local residents reported the animal incident near the woods outside town. Authorities warned keepers to secure hound packs to prevent future bee encounters.
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Hele Pen
Bond Drive Progress in Southeast Alabama District 12
Two of six Southeast Alabama counties in District 12 have met their Opportunity Bond Drive quotas. Date County leads with 1071 percent of its E bonds quota sold, Barbour at 108.9 percent, while Geneva at 88.8 percent, Henry at 68.1, Houston 53.9, and Coffee 41.7. District total E bonds sales reach 285,956.25 against a 394,000 quota, 72 percent completed. Alabama totals show 12 counties above goals, with state sales at 7,430,744.77 from April to June and 1,829,255.23 left to reach the state goal before July 15.
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Alabama
Ed Leigh McMillan
U. S. Savings Bond Division
Date ‘County
Barbour
Geneva County
Henry
Houston
McMillan
I Make Way for the Lassies Girl Scouts Camp Opens
Sixty Girl Scouts in Dothan greet Monday with chants as Camp Shady Grove opens for a nine week session led by Miss Helen Andrews executive director of the Dothan Girl Scout Council. Campers meet at First Baptist Church at 9 am and ride a bus to the site returning each afternoon. Activities include crafts swimming folk dancing and outdoor tasks. Scouts supply lunch gear and uniform consists of shorts shirts sturdy shoes and socks. Charles Beck Red Cross water safety instructor oversees water activities.
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Dothan
Hell Springs
Helen Andrews
Lasso
Charles Beck
Red Cross
Twater Front
Livestock market trends show gains and declines in hogs and cattle
Chicago livestock report cites steers and heifers mostly steady with declines in certain weight classes. Hogs rise on lighter weights while heavier cuts soften. Sows and bulls show mixed movements as buyers adjust after a holiday run, with bulk loads finishing around market highs and lows noted across weights and grades.
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Chicago
USDA
Eison
Mentanas
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Maurice Sterne
Horn
Tabsea
Haysra
National Academy of Design
Europe
Berlin
Italy
Edward Bruce
Fine Arts
Bruce
Department of
Jase Tice
Mt. Kisco
Zephyr
J. L. Harris
Roofing Company
Birmingham Bakers
Penney's
Enterprise Pool
Dothan Grocery Co
Dothan, Ala
South Oates
Lawrence Wynk
Dothan Nash Motors
South Oates Texaco
City Hall
West
HW. McDaniel
Horsby Alley
Sixth ‘Avenue
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T Alabama Roofing Company
Stough Street
Shady Grove
Abby Ellard
Camp Shady Grove
Sranscombe
Mra. E
Bishop
Richard Ramsey
Thomas B. Woods
Healow
Day Snead
Jason Trant
Joe Wise
Iane Mov Jey
Jean Palmer
Warren Cae
Shirley Doak
Lougenia Stadings
Mary Sue Calhoun
Connie Wi
Janelle Lee
Marta Watford
Helen Blough
Jane Spatn
Joan Bilss
Pat Hutchings
Joyce Howell
Ruby Sherer
Coumcil
Unity Camp Committee
Southside Granite Co
Appletree
L. Brunson
Dack Kingry
N. Foster
Lassrade
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