Judge Baxley Buried as City Mourns Pioneer Resident
Judge J W Baxley longtime Dothan resident died suddenly Wednesday night and was buried today at 10 am. Funeral services were at his home with interment at City Cemetery. Clergy from Foster Street and Lafayette Street Methodist churches led the rites. Active pallbearers included CC L Newton Roy O Hill and others. City officials and many citizens attended as the city mourned a key figure in Dothan's development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
H. H. McNeil
Foster Street Methodist Church
J. F. McLeod
Foster Street Church
J. W. Budd
Lafayette Street Methodist Church
CC. L. Newton
Roy O. Hill
J. M. Stevens
Heard Saxon
G. W. Blakey
N. S. Lisenby
O. R. Morgan
A. H. May
F. B. Culver
J. H. Boone
E. H. Hill
R. L. Cox
C. J. Rollins
J. L. Crawford
W. C. Fenn
H. Green
H. Blumberg
Fairfield Man Elected to Head Exchange Clubs
L. E. Gordon of Fairfield was elected president of the Alabama affiliated Exchange Clubs at the close of the annual convention in Montevallo. Other officers include G. E. Gordon of Sylacauga as first vice president, L. B. Riddle of Columbiana as second vice president, C. B. Lloyd of Birmingham as third vice president, C. L. Appleton of Pratt City as secretary-treasury, H. C. Propst of Wylam as warden, and R. A. Reid of Montevallo as sentry.
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Montevallo
L. E. Gordon
Fairfield
Alabama Affiliated Exchange Clubs
G. E. Gordon
Sylacagua
L. B. Riddle
Columbiana
C. B. Lloyd
Birmingham
C. L. Appleton
Pratt City
Hunter Bags First New Zealand Moose
E. J. Herrick earned the distinction of shooting the first moose in New Zealand at Dusky Sound on the west Otago coast. The animal was old with four foot antlers and a 95 pound head. meat reportedly delicious. Moose, imported since 1910, have begun to spread through wild uninhabited areas as licenses allow limited hunting.
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Auckland
New Zealand
E. J. Herrick
Virgin
Dusky Sound
Otago
South Island
Police Court Meets Here This Afternoon
The city police court holds a regular session at city hall this afternoon. The docket is not announced, but Willie Milcher, a Black man, is held on charges of violating the prohibition law and petty larceny and will likely be tried.
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Ezell
Willie Milcher
No Fires Reported For Week By Local Department
The local fire department reports a week with no fires and no alarms on Friday the 7th day. Warm weather is linked to fewer blazes, while department members note a full week without an alarm is unusual. Judge James B. Ruhl of Cleveland says he hears 100 cane cases weekly.
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James B. Ruhl
Cleveland
Ohio
Aviator Killed as Plane Crashes in Long Endurance Attempt
Jack Ashcraft, pilot, was killed when the biplane he flew from Roosevelt Field crashed into a tree during an endurance attempt. Miss Viola Gentry, the passenger, was critically injured with multiple fractures and internal injuries. Gasoline is suspected to have run dry.
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Westbury
Jack Ashcraft
Viola Gentry
Roosevelt Field
Ashcraft
Miss Gentry
Six-Wheel Truck Cuts Wear, Tear on Roads
The Department of Agriculture views six wheel trucks as reducing road damage. Experiments by the United States Bureau of Public Roads show six-wheel trucks cause only half the road wear of four-wheel trucks of the same weight. The department says six-wheel trucks can carry large loads on a single vehicle.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Negro Charged With Theft Held on VPL Charge
A man giving the name Willie Milcher is jailed for petty larceny and violating the prohibition law. He is also wanted in Georgia for similar offenses. Milcher allegedly stole a hat overcoat from a salesman, then drove off in the salesman’s car with whiskey in his possession before being captured by Dothan police.
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Willie Milcher
Georgia
Milcher
Montgomery
Dothan
Shim
Aviators Seek Break Records
Three planes press on despite tragedy as Mr and Mrs Martin Jensen circle Rosevelt Field after refueling endurance mission while Owen Haughland and Thorwald Johnson start sixth day aloft in Minneapolis. If they stay until 10:35 a.m. Sunday they could beat the present 172.5 hour endurance record at Fort Worth. Captain Frank Hawkes aims to surpass his own west east non stop record after landing 14 hours 7 minutes earlier in Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
Martin Jensen
Rosevelt Field
Minneapolis
Owen Haughland
Thorwald Johnson
Fort Worth
Los Angeles
New York
Frank Hawkes
Williams Sent to Reform School for Juvenile Delinquency
Williams, a youth turned over to the juvenile court on a shooting charge against his father, was taken to the reform school at Fast Lake. He was not tried for the offense but ordered sent to the reform institution as delinquent. Social workers furnished him a new summer outfit for his transfer. He will stay at the school until trained in a trade and prepared for life outside.
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Onus Williams
Reform School
Fast Lake
Reform Institution
Legal Age Change Ends Clarksville Marriage Feud
In Clarksville Tennessee a long running marriage dispute between local magistrates and Kentucky suitors ends after a state law raises female marriage age from 18 to 21. The feud saw magistrates offering free marriages during Christmas while rival officials opposed and Kentucky couples flocked to cross the line. Clerk W E Crozier notes the higher age will shift 1009 to 1200 pounds yearly in license fees but expresses relief the conflict is over.
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Clarksville
Tenn
Tennessee
Kentucky
Tenessee Line
Squire
Squire Dean
Montgomery County
W. E. Crozier
Legion Banquet At Local Hotel Tonight
The American Legion local post and members plan a banquet at the Hotel Wadlington tonight at 8 o'clock. Guests include wives and other supporters with plans for entertainment and committee reports, including the construction committee on the new Legion clubhouse and Independence Day celebration plans.
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The
American Legion
Wadlington
Veteran's Organization
New Legion Club
Legion
Student Dueling Holds At Jena University
In Jena Germany student dueling remains common despite laws. At the university frequent sabre bouts leave many with facial injuries as discussions of dueling occur in student hangouts. The rule enforcement varies by state with Baden Democratic authorities opposing it and Thuringia nationalist government lax. Proponents say it builds manliness and resilience.
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Jena
Germany
Jena University
Heidelberg
Baden
Thuringia
Speedways to be remeasured by licensed surveyor this year
All speedways hosting automobile races must be remeasured by a licensed surveyor within the year. The requirement aims to ensure accuracy of track dimensions and safety standards for upcoming events.
Cotton Market Opens Steady In New York Futures
Cotton futures in New York opened steady on June 2 with July at 181. and October at 12.60, December 15.44, January 18.56, and March 19.00 as the market established early prices.
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New York
Weather for Alabama Shows Coastal Showers Tonight and Saturday
Partly cloudy conditions give way to coastal showers tonight with more precipitation expected along the coast Saturday. Strong humidity and gusty winds may accompany the storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Maine Senator Reconsiders Dry Platform After Liquor Quote
Maine Senator Arthur R. Gould, elected on a prohibitionist platform, advocates modification after writing a testimonial to a St. Louis grape juice firm claiming a right to produce and drink light wines and beer. He says he is as loyal to prohibition as some Southern Democrats are to the Democratic Party.
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Presque Isle
Maine
United States
Arthur R. Gould
St. Louis
Germany Denies War Guilt Lie On Versailles Anniversary
On the tenth anniversary of the Versailles treaty Germany staged protests against the war guilt lie. President Hindenburg led the signing party in a mourning statement denying sole German responsibility. Demonstrations erupted nationwide and clashes occurred between students and police during the protests. Separately, two new oil pools were discovered near San Angelo Texas during salt waste disposal drilling.
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Berlin
Lie
San Angelo
Tex
Dark Ages Still With Us Unique Treatment Baby
Welfare workers expose a county case where a baby with severe malaria was treated by an aged medicine man. The infant bled through scarification, given milk, then later received proper medical care and recovered. The family credits the method, while social workers note the danger and continued belief in the practice.
Mullins Orchestra Set for Country Club Dance Tuesday
Ray Mullins orchestra will furnish music at a Country Club dance Tuesday night of next week, per club secretary Mrs. Palmer. The group has performed on radio stations KTHS KPRC WGAQ and KEYO and is well regarded in all venues it has appeared.
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Mullins
Ray Mullins
Palmer
KTHS
KPRC
WGAQ
KEYO
Missouri Veteran Claims Youngest Old Soldier Honor
Kansas City report confirms Gilbert Van Zant born December 20 2651 may be the youngest veteran, outranking Maj. Gen. John L. Clem. Van Zant enlisted as a drummer boy in 1862 before age 11, served from Shermans march to the sea, and earned a mounted drum for bravery. He later rode dispatches near Atlanta and met President Johnson.
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Kansas City
Gilbert van Zant
John L. Clem
Washington
Upion
van Zant
Clem
Port Willams
Ohio
7Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Young van Zant
Nashville
Sherman
Atlanta
President Johnson
J M Rudolph Dies at Foster Street Home Today
James Monroe Rudolph died at 4 40 this morning at his Foster Street home after a long illness. He served as circuit court reporter for years and had retired due to health. Survived by widow Kate and five children, plus siblings and mother. Funeral at 4 pm tomorrow from 401 North Foster Street with Rev J F McLeod officiating. Interment in city cemetery Fellows and Forrester in charge.
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James Monroe Rudolph
Foster Street
Rudolph
Kate Rudolph
M. M
James
Ramon
Frances
Mattie Lou Rudolph
Dothan
Arthur Rudolph
Dalton
Georgia
Will Rudolph
Miami
Florida
Mary
Eunice Wheeler
Atlanta
Mary G. Wheeler
401
North Foster Street
J. F. McLeod
H. C. Bass
Cemtery
Fellows
Forrester
Members Enterprise Guard Unit Prepares For Encampment
ENTERPRISE ALABAMA June 26 The local National Guard unit Headquarters Battery 117th Field Artillery is preparing for the annual summer encampment at Camp Beauregard Louisiana July 7 22 Horses will depart Enterprise July 4 escorted by caretakers Staff Sergeant H K Kelsoe Private First Class J H Smith and Private J W Henderson depart July 5 with the remainder leaving July 7 The unit commanded by Captain J W Hicks First Lieutenant J W Kelsoe second in command Also First Lieutenants J L Jeter and J B Rollins and Staff Officers will attend the encampment.
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Enterpris
Ala
National Guard
117Th Field Artillery
Camp Beauregard
Sargeant H. K. Kelsoe
J. H. Smith
J. W. Henderson
Enterprise
J. W. Hicks
J. W. Kelsoe
J. L. Jeter
J. B. Rollins
Fort Payne Woman Fatally Hurt In Car Wreck
Gadsden Alabama June 28 Mrs Kate Kays 56 of Fort Payne is believed fatally injured after a car collided with a truck near Collinsville Her hips were broken and she suffered internal injuries Her daughter Ima Jean 10 broke an arm and the driver Hoyt Ayres was unhurt The car was demolished
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Gadsden
Kate Kays
Fort Payne
Collinsville
Ima Jean
Hoyt Ayres
Domestic Animals Outgrow Their Wild Ancestors in Size
Domestic animals tend to be larger than their wild forebears. Wolves bred into wolfhounds grew heavier, Danish hounds reached about 250 pounds, a London cat show winner weighed 65 pounds, and domestic pigs greatly exceed wild pigs. Steers have doubled in weight from 350 to 650 pounds over two centuries.
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Europe
London
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Judge Baxley
Hunter Bags
Sinclair
Henry Mason Day
Harry F. Sinclair
Senate
Williams
Lindy
Anne
Colonel Lindbergh
Anne Morrow
Lone Eagle
Ath
Pres. Hindenberg
Missouri
Mr. van Zant
J. M Rudolph
Foster ST
J. N. Mullins
R. O. Hill
E. O. Jones
J. J. Speight
Harry K. Martin
W. L. Lee
Annie L. Harmon
Enterprise Guard
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