Legion Membership Soars to Record Peak in Chester Vickery
Members of the Chester American Legion post reported a two week drive pushed total membership to 517, the largest in the post's history. First Army team led by Barney turned in 36 new members, Second Army under Pete Chuds added 22. A barbecue for losing team, plus a second drive, was planned. Details posted in local cafes and window displays. The post also reviewed a Recreation Center operation plan for Dothan and formed a committee to propose meeting policies.
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Chester BR
Vickery Amercan Legion Post
Post
Wne
First Army
Barney
Second Army
Pete Chuds
Legion Igues
Royal Cafe
Pese
Troy
North Foster Reet
Jimmie Fidler Sued For Slander In Hollywood Suit
Hollywood movie commentator Jimmie Fidler faces a 3 million dollar libel suit over remarks about Scarlet Street described as immoral and censor-baiting. Plaintiffs include producer Walter and Diana Producs and defendants American Broadcasting Co Cartier Products Smell Sefer Inc claim Fidler acted as a one man judge by misusing service member names in war context.
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Hollywood
Jammie Fidler
Walter Walter
Diana Productors
American Broadcasting Co
Fidler
Cartier Products
Smell, Sefer, Inc
Wanger
Fragmentary Quote on Decency Passage in Official Approval
Readable fragments indicate a discussion on decency standards and an official approval by a named office. The text references a phrase about decency and moral conduct and notes that the policy was approved by an official body, with limited context remaining.
Samson Churches Sunday Will Launch Attendance Drive
Churches in Samson unite for a Gods Church campaign starting this Sunday March 2 spanning March and April. G Stokes chairs the movement with Harry N White as publicity chair. Methodist and Baptist services will merge to hold joint Sunday evening and scattered Sunday services to boost attendance and membership in Samson and vicinity.
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Samson Churches
Geneva
Specal
Samson
G Stokes
Harry N White
Chariman
E E Johnson
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
the Baptist Church
Rome Had Over Eight Hundred Baths in Eighth Century
In a historical note the article cites Rome possessing more than 800 public baths in the eighth century while briefly mentioning Czechs and Uruguayan cheese for the Poles.
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Rome
War veterans in Florida must pay license tax
Florida war veterans working on occupations must pay ordinary license taxes. Attorney General Tom Watson ruled that taxes for state, county, and city purposes apply to returning veterans, though certain professions grant six months’ exemption from state board fees.
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Florida
Tallahassee
Fia
Atty
Tom Watson
Carnival Reigns in New Orleans Parade Returns After War
New Orleans marked a revival of Carnival with crowds roaring for the rerun of festive pageantry after five dark years of conflict. Hermes and Momus led the way as Rex Ring and Zulu planned daytime parades. Comus to ride at night while the King and Queen of the Carnival of Mend a Mexico arrived with a motorcycle escort. Alvaro Dormaguz and Maria Fiona Lares were welcomed on arrival.
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New Orleans
Carital
Momus
Wezi
Hermes
Menda
Mexico
Hese
Indes
Alvaro Dormaguz
Maria Fiona Lares
Abo
Rex Ring
Latimer Elected Head of Geneva Chamber Commerce
Latimer was elected incoming president of the Geneva Junior Chamber of Commerce and began his term today. He owns a clothing and department store and will replace retiring D. H Ward. New officers include Huey Penurl as vice president Aubrey Skipper as secretary treasurer and Bert Kykema along with Ralph and J C Howell as directors. Seven Geneva Jaycee members will attend the state convention in Montgomery March 22 23.
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Geneva
Sidner
Latimer
Montgomery
A F Hopkins Taken By Death
A F Hopkins of Pansey died recently after a long residence in Gary Indiana. Funeral services were held at Buff Spring Church with Rev Joe Waite officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs LOH Snel and Mrs BOH Bing, five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Active pallbearers included Ozear Whre, BF Angin, S F Com LT Bunun, Frank Glas and LY Tolar.
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Hoplins
Houston County
Ind
Ozear
LT Bunun
Frank Glas
LY Tolar
Billy Buie Funeral To Be Held Saturday
Funeral services for Billy Buie formerly of Mansion Fountain who died in a Columbus Georgia hospital yesterday after three long ailments will be held at 3 pm Saturday at Johnson and Wikerson chapel with Rev Ons Holmes officiating. He moved to Columbus from Houston County four years ago. Surviving are his wife, a son Jimmy, and two brothers Jo and Carstan Buie of Dothan. Honorary pallbearers and many names listed from Muscogee Hospital. Rev and Mrs A McGough, Charles Fo Miller, Br W Thames and Mrs Alford Webb Miles Rudd, FP A Murphy.
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Bills Bie
Mansion
Columbus Ga Hospital
Johnson & Wikerson Chapel
Bev
Ons Holmes
Colon
Columbu
Houston County
Jimmy
Carstan Bune
Dothan
Palibeviers
EL Cherry
Harry McEntyre
Wiliam Lane
Frank Moore
Bill Wire
Ons MecKenhen
Darter
Nersee
Muscogee Hospital
Columbus
A . McGough
Charles Fo Miller
Alford Webb Miles Rudd
A Murphy
J Wo Miler
Wiile Hinn
Wright
Charlee S McLeod
County High School Seeks Concrete Stadium Ground Approval
The county board seeks funds for a concrete stadium at County High School grounds. Attorney General opinions discuss whether such expenditure supports public schools and campus improvements, noting authority limits.
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County High School
Hove
Funds to asset operusa by Gor include C of Orask
Funds to asset operusa by Gor involve the C of Orask. The note cites a transfer plan and governance steps with unclear dates and parties due to OCR issues.
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Roursty hoLke
C. of Orask
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Wayne
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Dothan, Alabama, OR
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Graceville, Fla
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Slocomb, Ala
W. J. Eason
Robert Malone Motors
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