Geneva County Grand Jury to Probe Avant Murder Case
Geneva County grand jury will convene Monday week March 18 to hear evidence gathered by Attorney General McCall and aides in the Avant murder inquiry. McCall plans to appear personally to present material from investigations spanning Slocomb to Brundidge amid rumors of sensational developments.
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Geneva County Grand Jury
Geneva County
Grand Jury
McCall
Geneva
Montgomery
Slocomb
Inter
Dale County
Mississippi
Birmingham
Avant
Houston farmer found dead in bed early today
C. W. Dixon route 3 farmer aged 47 was found dead in bed this morning. Death suspected from heart trouble after he retired at midnight following a nearby visit. Survived by wife and 11 children. brothers and a sister also listed. Funeral at Arle church this afternoon at 4 with Rev. Spivey officiating. Dethan Undertaking Co. in charge.
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C. W. Dixon
Dixon
Alva Sallis
Cottonwood
1. Mascomb
Cowarts
R. V
Annie Lee
Essie
Agnes
Lewis
Ruth Dixon
D. Fountain
Scott Dix
Bill Dixon
Black
Milton
Geneva
Carlton Dixon
Grady Gambel
Spivey
Dethan Undertaking Co
L A Gunnels Escapes Injury In Nashville Train Wreck
Circus advertising man L A Gunnels of Dothan escaped injury in an L and N wreck near Nashville 23 miles from the city Wednesday. Eight cars and the engine overturned with one dead eight seriously injured and several lightly hurt. Gunnels was in a car left on the track and not harmed.
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L. A
Farmers Relief Bill Of Little Aid Says Agent
Henry Witherington, county farm demonstration agent, says the Storm Relief Bill will offer little real help to Houston County farmers. He notes loans only on unincumbered property and requires waivers for prior mortgaged crops. Representative Steagall outlines seed and feed loans with a field office in Columbia to serve six states and a multistep loan approval process.
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Houston County
Henry Witherington
Henry B. Steagall
Third
Mr. Witherington
Columbia
S. C
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Stormstricken
Community Committee
Community
Former Dothan Man Shoots Self in Columbus Tragedy
Harvey B. Newberry, Columbus Ga patrolman and former Dothan resident, shot himself on Twenty Fifth Street after a domestic dispute. He died at Columbus City Hospital shortly after the 11 15 p m incident. His wife, who witnessed the event, reported he left after an argument saying he would not return.
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Harvey B. Newberry
Columbus
Dothan Oiier
Corbin Newberry
Coast Line
Twentieth Street
Columbus Enquirer Sun
Bill Newberry
Houston County
Dothan
Felix Lawson
Newberry
Twenty-fifth Street
Car Stolen Overnight From Street, Motor and AZ Numbers Given
C E Lewis of 204 F Crawford Street reports theft of his automobile found missing this morning. He had parked the car on the street after fueling last night. The motor number is 12512542 and the AZ number is A-153952.
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Jeanny
C. E. Lewis
F. Crawford Street
Highland School Presents Minstrel and Operetta Tonight
Highland School will stage the Highland Minstrel and the operetta The Cruise of the Trundi Bed at City Auditorium tonight at 8 o clock correcting yesterday's Eagle notice. Friends are reminded the earlier report was in error and the performance remains as scheduled.
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City Auditorium
Hénd
Indian Chief 70 Meet Farley in Main Bout at Legion
Leg ion arena card for Monday March 18 features heavyweight main bout with Chief Marquette from Pitcher Oklahoma facing Gunboat Farley. Promoter J F Antley reports a large guaranteed purse to attract the Indian challenger. Farley recently beat Big Ben Pounding and Sid Terrace in Florida.
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Farley
Legion Arena
J. F. Antley
Antley
Marquette
Pitcher
Oklahoma
South
Florida
Big Ben Pounding
Sid Terrace
Big Boy
North Carolina
Hoover Cabinet Holds First Meeting in Washington
President Hoover convened his cabinet in Washington for the first time to outline general policies and discuss various topics including the Mexican revolution. All members attended except Secretary Stimson, with Kellogg presiding while Hoover considered appointments of under secretaries.
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Hoover
Texas
Abilene
Stimson
Washington, March
Cmm
Secretary Stimson
Kellogg
Weather outlook for Alabama shows cloudy warmth and rain
Cloudy and warm tonight in Alabama with Saturday bringing occasional rains. Northeast to southeast winds shift light to fresh as the weekend progresses.
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Alabama
Sanitary Dairy Seeks Health Officials for Milk Inspection
The Sanitary Dairy asked the County Health Unit to inspect its milk and certify its grade before distribution. Previously Dothan milk offered for sale had no inspection or bacteria count, allowing all grades to be sold without public knowledge of quality.
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the Sanitary Dairy
County Health Unit
Dothan
Stewart ousted as chairman of Standard Oil Co
Edward G. S. Seubert was reelected president and chief executive officer of Standard Oil Co of Indiana, abolishing the chairman of the board post held by Col. Stewart after a bitter proxy battle with John D. Rockefeller Jr. Seubert takes over duties. Col. Stewart deposed at annual meeting amid voting results and leadership shakeup.
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Stewart
Standard Oil CO
Whiting
Ind
Edward G. S. Seubert
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Seubert
Col. Stewart
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
BR. E. Humphreys
Beaumont Parks
Mr. Humphreys
Park
Income Tax Experts Here to Help Local People File Returns
Local residents can get expert help filing income tax returns at the Post Office building room 222 on the second floor. On March 11 and 12 a separate team will assist corporations, while individuals are urged to use other days for guidance on complex forms.
Leaders Pledge Cooperation in Hospital Plans
Enthusiasm marked a meeting at the city council hall called by the American Legion Auxiliary to back a proposed veterans hospital in Dothan. Mayor Ezell and civic leaders pledged universal cooperation and a steering committee of six was named to draft plans for a second meeting next Thursday night.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans’ Hospital
Ezell
Chamber of Commerce
S. H. Wesley
Council Hall
Sanford Dawsey
George Y. Malone
E. M. Weatherly
Jack Bird
H. H. Ader
al Dothan
The
Roots Antler Enters Elimination Contest In Mississippi City
Roots Antler enters an elimination tour in Mississippi City to decide the lightweb championship across Alabama Mississippi Lewesana and Tennessee. Several boxers entered. the Biloxi tournament winner earns a later bout to crown the south champion. First bout pits Bruce Gribbs, Tennessee champion, against an opponent with potential match against Schaffer, Louisiana champ.
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Roots Antler
Mississippi City
Ethan
Ash
Emewi
Mis
Alabama
Mississippi
Lewesana
Tennessee
Biloxi
North
South Carolina
Florida
Georgia
South
Bonts
Bruce Gribbs
Gribbs
Schaffer
Louisi
Stock Sells for 2460 in Bankruptcy Sale
The Armstrong Clothing Co bankrupt stock of goods was sold today to a Montgomery concern for 2400. The sale has not been confirmed by the court.
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The
Armstrong Clothing Co
Montgomery
Rebels Attack El Paso Area As Federals Retreat
Jaurez reports rebel forces control five of seven federal positions as federals withdraw toward the United States. Rebels attack from three directions near a populated district, exchanging fire with federal troops atop buildings and along the canal as about 600 government soldiers confront roughly 2,000 rebels.
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Jaurez
Mexics
Federal
Cieo Ghichine Gans
EL Paso
Vexas
Mereh S -Pederal
Jaures
Bey
Four Die and Thirty Hurt in Dynmite Barn Explosion
In Scribner Nebraska a dynamite explosion during a barn fire at Carl Hollander’s home killed four men including Gus Pittack Fred Feltner Guy Clark and Fred Ribble and wounded about 30 others. A mechanic who was visiting is also among the dead. Four of the injured may die.
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Scribner, Neb
Carl Hollander
Gus Pittack
Fred Feltner
Guy Clark
Fred Ribble
Coburns Minstrel To Show Here After All
Advance agent confirms Coburns Minstrel will appear at the city auditorium Monday night March 14. No contract signed yet.
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Coburn
City Auditorium
Antwerp to greet Belgiums first policewomen soon
Antwerp prepares to welcome Belgiums first female police officers as authorities plan a ceremonial event and training milestones reflecting progress in gender equality within law enforcement.
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Antwerp
Jry
Belgium
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Jack Pate
Pete Antley
Burl Johnson
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