Cotton Prices Steady Then Rise on Local Demand
New York June 14 Cotton prices held steady to five points lower early, then rose about ten points by noon as local buying supported by stock strength. Traders cited Tezac and Oklahoma weather worries and Senator Bankhead’s forecast of a 13 cent new crop. Market closed near day’s heat with July and October contracts in focus as spot buyers returned. Liverpool buying limited until Monday. Also noted: hogs, grain, and lard quotations amid the day’s activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Palmer
New York
Tezac
Oklahoma
Senator Bankhead
Liverpool
Foes Triumph Over Tax and Public Help Measures
The report notes legislative action including a 20 percent soft drink tax with revenue for elderly pensions, a governor appointed public marince attorney to safeguard customer interests before the Alabama Public Service Commission, and a $509,000 Hendley bill to pay teachers full salaries for the 1934-35 school year. The House met late after a committee session and selected bills for special order, including a crime commission bill for poison and blood tests in investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaplee
Henson
Washington
Walker
People's Public
Marince
Alabama Public Service Commission
House
Education
Dr Haskew Weds Houston Resident Announcement
Announcement from Dothan notes the marriage of Dr Daniel Walter Haskew pastor of the First Methodist Church Andalusia and former Lafayette Street church pastor to Mrs Corrie Pattison Miller in Houston Texas. The couple departed Houston Tuesday. Haskew led Lafayette Street church in 1934 and 1983 before moving to Andalusia this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Daniel Walter Haskew
First Methodist Church of
Andalusia
Lafayette Street Methodist Church
Corrie Pattison Miller
Houston
Tex
Haskew
Lafayette Street
Roosevelt asks halt to bituminous strike to July first
President Roosevelt urged delaying the threatened coal strike to July 1 after meeting with union leaders and congressional figures. John L. Lewis announced the UMW would seek conference support for the pause while pressuring passage of the Guffey bill to regulate the soft coal industry. House leaders planned hearings as operators warned of wage and supply needs, with coal stocks expected to cover about 40 days.
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Washington
Sniner
Lewis Wale
Boma
United Mine Workers
UMW
Samuel H. Hill
House
Ways and Means
Cosmen
Dothan Man Killed In Fracas At Local Business
Curry Word D Dies after a fight between Conti and Askew at a Dothan machine shop. Word, a joint owner with Harper, was stabbed while attempting to intervene. Funeral services held at Wedowee Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Survived by family in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Funeral home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinery and Bupply
Mat
Dothan
Pant Word
Harper
Machine Abopt
Eufaula
Askew
Dothen
Curryle
Wipters
D. J. Askew
R. M. McLeod
Atlante
Frank Rogers
Roopville
Bill Smith
Jars Peer Smith
LaGrangé
Buriel
Church
W. Dockery
Masons
Incharge
W. M. Davis
Lewrence Potts
S. M. Gillis
Howell Coe
J. D. Griffin
Roy Turner
B. Parsons
David Bradford
Houston Funeral Home
Elba Plans Gala Homecoming Week With Committees
Elba preps for its first homecoming week in August with committees named for pageant, athletics, and entertainment. Residents are invited to participate as plans cover band, finance, publicity, information, housing, stunts, singing, boxing, swimming, religious services, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELBA
J. Brooks
T. H. Deal
P.mullina
W. W. Ha
J. W. Hat
B.S. Fank Ho
James C. Dixon
Meet To Acquaint Farmers On Loans Set for Saturday
A program to acquaint Houston farmers with opportunities for home and farm modernization loans under the Federal housing administration is scheduled for 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the courthouse. J. D. Griffin chairs the event, a cooperative effort with County Agent C. M. Ling and Mrs. W. W. G. Pruett. Speakers from Washington and Atlanta housing offices will discuss borrowing for farm improvements.
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Houston
Federal Housing Administration
J. D. Griffin
Better Housing Committee
Griffin
C. M. Ling
WW. G. Pruett
Washington
Atlanta
The
Housing Administration
Ort
Emerald Oil for Joint Pain Relief Promises Refund
A vintage ad claims Moon’s Emerald Oil eases bunion inflammation and stiff joints with a concentrated formula. Buy a bottle at Drug Store or Moore, Emerald Oil advertised with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Emerald
Moroina Gan
Waley case unsettled as confessions swirl in Spokane
Mrs Waley says she knew nothing of the kidnapping until George was taken to a Spokane hideout house. Federal agents say the Waleys confessed after her implicating Mahan, the extortioner, with a share of the loot recovered. They plead not guilty and waive preliminary hearing, signaling a possible fight over the Lindbergh law and conspiracy charges. Attorneys warn the couple may change pleas once indicted, while a Justice Department spokesman notes proceedings may end before Mahaney’s arrival from San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Spokane
Mahan
Harmen
Waley
Weyerhneueers
Iis
Waleys
Tacoma
Pythagoras Lodge Elects Porter W M at Annual Meet
Porter W. M. Paul Porter was elected worshipful master of Pythagoras Lodge 659 ALF & AM at the annual meeting held Thursday night. John Adkins senior warden was also chosen. Installation and appointive officers will be announced at the next regular meeting. Other elected officers include Dewey Sellers junior warden Wade Griffin secretary R Carswell treasurer Bred Adkins senior deacon L A Oppert junior deacon. Election of officers in Dothan Lodge 466 will take place next Thursday.
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Paul Porter
John Adkins
Marden
Pythagoras Lodge
ALF & AM
Porter
Adking
Dewey Sellers
Wade Griffin
R Carswell
Bred Adkins
L. A. Oppert
Dothan Lodge
Bankhead Predicts Cotton Prices Stay High
Bankhead, citing foreign crop prospects, argues world supply will limit price declines to 13 cents. He says San Paulo crop quality worsened by climate and exports will not exceed 250,000 bales, with low grade and inferior value versus American cotton.
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San Paulo
Upholstery Fire Damages Car Seat in Dothan
Firemen were called at 5 20 o clock Friday to extinguish a smouldering back seat of Dr L Hilgon's auto parked in front of his home on EF Newton. Fire officials said the seat caught from a burning cigarette left in the car the night before. Little damage resulted.
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Dothan
Dr L Hilgon
Newton
Hold Up in Waterloo Ends With Small Loot
In Waterloo Iowa two men robbed August Bradley early today. One man pointed a gun while the other searched his pockets. Bradley received a handful of coins and was told to keep them as the robbers claimed they had more than that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Bradley
Man Held on Wife Shooting and Arson Charge
Grover Morrison, returned to Henry county, waited by Sheriff on charges of shooting at his wife and setting fire to his home. He was taken into custody by Sheriff Alex May Thursday afternoon and turned over to Henry county officer.
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Henry
Grover Morrison
Henry County
Alex May
Dothan Woodmen Circle Members Honored at Florida Meet
Seven Dothan Woodmen Circle members attended the West Florida Woodmen Circle convention at Hascom Florida on invitation of the Bascom grove. Dothan members present were made honorary members: Gladys Bexley Della Williams Melba Cutchens Blanche Carroll Bell Ouida Faulk J M Carroll Joe Schulman Joe Dean Beatrice Carroll.
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Dothan Woodmen
West Florida
Woodmen’ Circle
Hascom
Fla
Bascom Grove
Dothan
Gladys Bexley
Della Williams
Melba Cutchens
Blanche Carroll
Bell Ouida Faulk
J. M. Carroll
Joe Schulman
Joe Dean
Beatrice Carroll
Senate Clashes Over Social Security Plan and Rules
Kingfish ready to continue opposition as Schwellenbach declares no compromise. Senate finance chair Harrison hopes social security bill passes next week with old age pensions, payroll and unemployment taxes, and benefits for workers, children, mothers, the blind, and potential $100 monthly annuities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Missiassippi
Senate
Nance Committee
Hr Em
Judge Poyner Delves Into Law On Elections
Probate Judge Saxon Poyner studies Alabama law to determine election timing for Dothan's first commissioners. Certification of referendum abolishing councilmember system was sent to Judge Poyner. An official election schedule will be announced soon after thorough review and legal formality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Poyner
Dothan
Saxon Poyner
Alabama Iaw
Porner
Inny
Poyner
T . Ezell
Commission
Poynor
Rouston Chosen for Rat Control Campaign Visit
Public health officials from New York arrived with state leaders to investigate rat borne typhus risk in the county. Capt. Holsendort, a noted authority on rat prevention, outlined the aim to reduce rat propagation by eliminating breeding sites as the only path to lowering infestation and disease. The delegation, including John F. Gray and C. L. Macon, toured Greenville before returning to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Service
New York
Captein Holeandoe
Hobenfess
Perono
Bolsendort
Dothan
John F. Gray
Wurvey
C. L. Macon
Greenville
Holsendort
Alabama Public Health Service
Faithful Witnesses in Annapolis Case Cross Examined
Defense cross examines Detective Serxt Joseph Nolte who followed Mrs Lyddane to Annapolis the night before the case went to court. The testimony contends she was a good wife to Francia gum Lyddane, highlighting faithfulness amid ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia
Gum” Lyddane
Serxt
Joseph Nolte
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