WPA Projects In Houston County Employ 210 At $300000 Value
WPA programs in Houston County sustain 210 workers with nearly $300,000 in projects under way or finished. Dothan airport work resumes with $40,068 to complete including a hangar. National Guard armory on Montgomery highway progresses with $82,041 and about 30 workers. Other efforts include curb and street work in Columbia, a $556000 Webb-Columbia Highway, and a Dothan-Cottonwood highway project of $85,000 employing about 50. The county courthouse renovation nears completion with nine workers and $4273, and countywide saving program employs 103 women and girls. Community efforts train youth under NYA supervision. Continuous progress across multiple sites supports regional recovery.
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Houston County
R. Hopper
Dothen
Hopper
Dothan National Guard
Montgomery Highway
Columbia
Henry County
Webb-Columbia
Inia
Dothan-Cottonwood
Cottonwood
Florida State Line
Donhad
N. H. Bryony
Tine Miller
Houston Country Public Welfare Department
NRS
Sponsorulp
National Youth Administration
Dothan
Geneva County
Tax plans push federal revenue goals amid debates
Bailey argued national income already rose by 17 billion and could lift federal revenues toward six billion yearly with limited further gain. Sweet Orr chief proposed taxes on three year profits rather than one year income amid tax reform discussions. Separately, Marlene Dietrich collapsed from heat prostration near Yuma while filming in the Arizona desert. she recovered after five minutes.
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Bailey
Anid KK
Stanley A. Sweet
Sweet-Orr and Co
New York
LA Dietricu
Hollywood
Calli
Selznick
International Pictures
Marlene Dietrich
Arizona Desert
Yuma
Actrest
The Bus Column G J Parrish and Local Voices
Poll chatter and rural concerns fill the bus column as figures discuss last minute political cuts, town farm programs, and farmers in Houston County. Residents debate plow memory, Townsend plan hopes, and the rehab farm program while noting cash needs and naming local personalities.
Rentieng Of Webb For 2 Years Ten OF Lang Mine
D. P. H. Causey, 47, a native of Georgia and Webb resident, died at home Saturday after tong ness. A farmer, Methodist, and Webb WO member, he leaves a wife and two brothers Jim Causey of Marietta Ga and J B Causey of Webb plus several nephews and nieces. Funeral Saturday afternoon at home with Rev. W L Tubb of Columbia officiating. Burial at Webb cemetery with Ward Wyleon in charge.
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Webb
Lang
Causey
Georgia
Farrer
Webb WO
W. Camp
Jim Causey
Marristalor
J. B. Caueey
Geveral
Archie Howell Dies at 36 in Abbeville
Archie N Howell prominent Henrys County farmer died in Abbeville at 11 am Saturday after a four week illness from pneumonia. He was a Mason and Woodmen of the World member. Survived by wife, son Verehia W Howell Jr, daughter Dorothy, three brothers J R Howell D J Howell and M Wes Howell, three sisters Mrs C M Gibbans Mrs M G Rush and Mrs J J Ward. Funeral Sunday at Mrs Ward home with Dr E E Johnson and Rev D Langman officiating. burial in County Line Church Cemetery with Roberts in charge.
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Henry County
Abbevile
Abbeville
Archie N. Howell
Henrys County
The
Woodmen of the World
Verehia WN. Howell
Dorothy Howell
J.R
D. J. Howell
Glendale
Wesi Howell
Auburn
Mra
Roberts
Bell racket to be eliminated in Dothan area
J M Hughes secretary manager of the Dothan chamber of commerce says the ban on excessive ringing of the Central of Georgia work engine will be pursued after complaints from southeast city residents. H D Poltard receiver assures the nuisance will be eliminated or reduced as far as safety allows. In Walla Walla Washington Hale Savage Whitman College plays a role as a stressed mother after rehearsals begin.
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Central of Georgia
J. M. Hughes
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Reals Dente
Hughes
H. D. Poltard
New Health Boss Seeks Help in Waging Fight on Vermin
Dr W T Burkett Houston county's new health officer urged citizens to cooperate in eradicating pests including rats mosquitoes and flies. Ditches and ponds will be drained or oiled, rat proofing urged, and WPA rodent control cited as abandoned. Fires from manure to be controlled and warnings about Belila fever issued. Deputies sought owner of glasses found on a Negro offering them for sale at ten cents.
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W. T. Burkett
Houston County
F. G. Granger
Health Department
Dothan
Burkett
Ride Department
Houston
Fourth Estate Award to honor journalism distinguished service
In Columbia Missouri on May 2 the award will go to a country newspaper editor and advertising executive. Recipients include Frank W Taylor managing editor of the St. Louis Star Times Senator William R Painter editor of Carrollton Missouri and Earle Pearson managing director of the American Federation of Advertising Clubs of America. The event is tied to Missouri University's journalism program and recognizes distinguished service in journalism.
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Columbia
Journaliam
N Ely
New York Herald- Tribune
Tokyo
Japan
Asab
Missouri University
Frank W. Taylor
St. Louis Star-Times
William R. Painter
Carraliton. Mo
Demaeval
Earle Pearson
American Federation of Advertising Clubs of America
Marriage Licenses Issued In Houston County Probate Office
Mariane Heennes married to Gattley Hinson 31 and Mary Smart 19. Vester Davis 22 and Treasie Peters 23 filed marriage licenses at the Houston County probate office on Saturday.
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Mariane Heennes
Houston County
Gattley Hinson
Mary Smart
Webb
Vester Davis
Slocomb
Treasie Peters
Graceville
Delegates, Landon Favored as GOP Nominating Picture Grows
As Cleveland looms, 522 of 628 Republican delegates are uninstructed with many backing Landon. Borah loyalists and Knox supporters contest the field while Capper insists Landon will win. Mass. primary boosts Landon as Indiana and California vote next.
Milwaukee’s Socialist Mayor Hoan Wins Another Term
Milwaukee votes for D W Hoan, the longtime socialist mayor, securing a four year term with a strong majority. The election reshapes the council, as seven socialist aldermen and the city attorney were defeated, while a non partisan team takes office, reflecting popular support for reform and cross partisanship in city governance.
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Milwaukee
D. W. Hoan
Dantel W. Horas
Neullery
Hoan
Toket
Socialiste
Delegates to GOP Convention Set in 372 Total
Weiers Ma and Pateyivadis voted while Mors urged delegation to ta in structed. Some backed the promise to support a choice. Borah's focus remained Ohio as Hampshire backed a platform seen by some as a compromise. Columbus saw Test ok but not a candidate, while 372 delegates were to be elected including 16 in Maryland 44 in California and 6 in South Dakota with Tussey leading Republican conventions in several states.
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Weiers Ma
Pateyivadis
Mors
Borah
Ohio
Hampshire
Columbus
Maryland
California
South Dakota
Tussey
Tennesse
Connecticut
Georgia
Idaho
Washington
District of Columbia
FURTHER ARRESTS Continue as Dillinger Case Casts Shadow
J Edgar Hoover disclosed new leads in the Dillinger case noting Moran was dumped in Lake Dilchigen by associates believing he spoke too freely. He said Karpls was caught in New Orleans through FBI work, with about 20 similar tips, and that Karpia remained under inquiry in St Paul. The gangster likely faces Hamm kidnapping charges Monday.
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Hoover
Moran
Lake Dilchigen
Karpls
New Orianpo
John Dillinger
Karpia
St. Paul
Bureau of Investigation
Choice Fairplay Raid Seizes 25 Alot Machines
County officers raided Fairplay Colorado and confiscated 25 alot machines. Officials did not say if the town name influenced the seizure.
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Colo
Dangers of Ty Trs Protest at Power Company
May Rea prepared in Birmingham for a protest at a power company. Martin warned that shifting property and possible refinancing could threaten government power ventures. He cited TVA and Alabama Power Co. as examples, noting potential tax burdens and impacts on counties, ratepayers, and the public.
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Birmingham
Martin
Be al Power Co
Li 4
TVA
Tranefer
Fed
Pany
Satur Unis Power Co
Alabama Power Co
Helf
Alabama Pos ‘Er Co
Albert Honored as President of State Chiropractic Association
In Birmingham on May 7, Dr. W. C. Albert was elected president of the Alabama State Chiropractic Association at the annual convention. Dr. A. W. Holmberg of Birmingham was chosen vice president, and Dr. C. P. Brooks of Birmingham was named secretary-treasurer.
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Toming
May Chropractor
Birmingham
W.C. Albert
Bireulaghany Wa
Albin State Chiropractic Association
A. W. Holmberg
C. P. Brooks
Biroughn
Tresaurer
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Harrison
Great Lakes
Lake Erie
Port Colbourne
Scn
G. J. Parrish
Politica
Turaday
I. P. Scarborough
Lehman Johnson
Townsend
Spe
Gil
Roy Driggers
Dan
Ling
Bonnie Clark
Clyde Hall
Fama
Jearn
Ernest Coko Salom
Monarch Dry Cleaners
E. Main ST
Gulf
Kentucky
Register’s
DP. H. Causey
Archie Howell
Walla Walla, Wash
Halen Savage
Whitman Colenior
Wat Riven
Antanna Mother
Souther Women's National Democratic Organization
Mussolini
Winifred Kittridge Nonidex
Caroline O'Day
Third View
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Roosevelt
Herbert Lehman
Deput Uessant
Gates
Garner
Cleveland
Massachusetts
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Kansas
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Michigan
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Florida
Rconsin
Knox
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Fege One
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James E. Folsom
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Elba
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Chevrolet
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