J R Faircloth remembered as civic banker and leader
J R Faircloth, a longtime banker and community figure in Camilla, Ga., died aged 79 after a long illness. He helped organize the Ilbank on West Main Street and served on city council. he chaired or directed multiple regional banks and businesses. He is survived by five daughters and several grandchildren, with arrangements by Griffin Inc.
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Carrie Lucy Craw- Bainbridge
J. Faircloth
Jothan
Viord
Theil Bank
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Mayme
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Kcloth
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Pat Poy
Tom Buntin
Willthur Keyton
Harvey Forrester
W. C. Prest
G. A. . M Stevens
Dan
Planters aim for bumper corn crop this season
Farmers in the area anticipate a strong corn harvest as warm weather helps development. Reports note steady growth with favorable conditions, while local efforts to assist crop yields include supplying materials and equipment. Alabama prospects point to Birmingham as a favorable area for raw materials and planning.
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Birming
Labama
Annie OST Heads for Release Amid Delays and Frustration
The Annie soundtrack faces delays as production lags, causing frustration among fans and creators. Details of the release remain unclear, while the project and its team navigate ongoing concerns.
Public hearings set on revenue and liquor measures
Montgomery May 13 AP public hearings will be held tomorrow on prohibition and revenue. Three bills before the House Temperance committee at 8 p m include the Sanderson liquor dispensaries bill for Birmingham Mobile and Montgomery and the Sanderson and Connor bills for statewide beer sales. Committee members named include Taylor Mobile Welch Todd Jefferson Parker Cleburne Byars Lawrence Quarles.
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House Temperance Committee
Hamner
Dallas
Sanderson
Birmingham
Mobile
Sanderson and Connor
Taylor
Welch
Todd
Jefferson
Parker
Cleburne
Byars
Lawrence
Quarles
Relief relief claimant to be re checked in county program
Relief director Roger F. Hall announced a thorough re-examination of Houston county relief rolls will begin immediately. The review aims to verify eligibility on a uniform basis and confirm all information used for relief certifications. The process may not reduce cases but will ensure only eligible families receive aid and enforce penalties for false statements or diversion of funds.
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Houston County
Roger F. Hall
Montgomery
Hall
FDR Expected To Veto Bonus Despite Pleas
Washington May 13 AP Twenty three thousand telegrams favoring the Patman cash bonus bill eight to one were on Roosevelt's desk when he returned from a weekend fishing trip White House aides expect the president to veto the measure soon after it reaches him Congress leaders believe they have a narrow senate margin to sustain a veto Roosevelt's stand against inflation may be used to argue against the new money bill Conferees foresee the president stressing that history shows initial inflationary steps lead to disaster Backers continue their drive Fr Charles Coughlin urged the president to sign the bill Senator Thomas plans to withdraw the motion bottling up the bill in the senate to speed it to the White House
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Thomas
Oklahoma
Jeader
Patmanites
Pioneer citizen W J Alderson dies after brief illness
May 12 Enterprise obituary for W J Alderson 22 year resident of Enterprise born in Geneva died Sunday at 2 am after ten days illness. Survived by widow four daughters and five sons. Funeral Monday at First Methodist Church with Revs Bickerstaff and Ogletree. burial in city cemetery with Searcy in charge.
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W. J. Albergsen
Alderson
Geneva
Sarah Johnson
J. W. Edwards
S. S. Adcock
Jim Marsh
Walter Barnhill
Dothan
Jack Alberson
Willie Alberson
Cedartown
Henry Alberson
Montgomery
Grover Alberson
South Carolina
Jim Alberson
Keyton
First Methodist Church
W. R. Bickerstaff
W. D. Ogletree
Ith Searcy
Black Widow Spider Visits Eagle Office
A black widow spider appeared in The Eagle washroom on Monday, scaring printers until it was found dead. The orange hourglass on its abdomen confirmed the deadly species, noted for venom more dangerous than a rattlesnake. Reports from Mobile and New Orleans describe fatalities and illnesses linked to bites, with families evacuated over serious infestations.
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Eagle
Mobile
New Orleans
City Commission Seeks Majority Vote Election Bill
Dothan officials push a state bill to switch from plurality to majority voting for city commissioners. The commission says a majority requirement ensures elected leaders reflect broad support, and invites current administration backing. City Attorney Lewis was drafting documents for Mayor Ezell to call a yes-no election on adopting a commission government, with papers expected soon.
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Dothan
Lewis
O. S. Lewis
Last Minute Bulletins From May 13 1940s AP Roundup
New York AP reports Frederick Gross 49 crippled bookkeeper faces homicide hearing after deaths of his wife and four children. Ten poison books found at his home. Knoxville TN aims for wage earner campaign backing FDR social security measures at a three day federation of labor meeting. Berlin AP notes divorce rumors about Rudolph Selber amid U.S. publication. Knoxville marks Tennessee Valley Authority anniversary with flags, parade and barbeque. US steel capacity up to 43.4 percent this week from 42.2. Washington AP reports Supreme Court set aside death sentence for Hollins Negro in Oklahoma for alleged assault on a white woman. case sent back for further proceedings due to exclusion of Negroes from juries.
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Frederick Gross
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Theistrict Attorney’s
Knoxville
Tenn
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Roosevelt
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America Iron and Steel Institute
Washington
Hollins
Okmuskee County
Okla
Suprem
Holling
Dorien
Oklahoms
Senator Fears Roosevelt May Found Dynasty
Senator Thomas D Schall warns at Chicago Bar Association that if Roosevelt wins 1936 there will be no future elections and the republic may be history. He likens Roosevelt to Louis XIV and Cataline and accuses him of Fabian methods and creating industrial emergencies to justify deficits and debt.
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Minnsota
Chicago Bar Association Today
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Lamp explosion blamed in death of mother and tots
Wilmington Delaware May 13 AP A state police probe into a fatal fire that killed mother Alice Newcomb 27 and her children Walter 6 Pearl 3 and David 17 months centers on a gasoline lamp explosion The bodies were found in a two story stone house in Stanton three hours after flames ceased The husband Frank Newcomb 24 was found on the lawn dazed and said he had visited a neighbor and returned to find the house ablaze A gasoline lamp on a window sill to guide him home is cited by firemen as a possible cause The family had been on relief rolls
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Wilmington
Del
Alice Wewcomb
Walter
Pearl
David
Stanton
Frank Newcomb
Kingfish vows to force senators to admit Farley fraud claims
In Washington on May 13, Senator Long of Louisiana urged a senate probe into Postmaster General Farley's official conduct. He said he would compel each senator to acknowledge Farley manipulated a partisan fraud as the investigation faced resistance amid objections to limiting debate.
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Nashington
Benater Long
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Foray
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Cananet
Grim Reality of War Games near Pearl Harbor
May 13 report from Honolulu describes Pearl Harbor hosting 42 warships awaiting a westward secret maneuver against a hypothetical attacker. Fatal accidents strike training as two sailors die and four injured when a destroyer collision and a patrol plane crash occur. Admiral Reeves reveals a marine expeditionary force is moved from San Diego, while aircraft of 43 planes take off toward Midway with secrecy guarding routes and destinations amid storms and vast fleet maneuvers.
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Aleutian Islands
Admi Reeves
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California
May 12 Divorce Day for Barbara Hutton Mdivani
Princess Barbara Hutton Mdivani faces a brief private divorce hearing from Prince Alexia Mdivani in Reno. Rumors say she may wed Danish count Kurt Haugwitz-Reventlow after the proceedings, though specifics and locations remain secret. Special watchmen guarded Thatcher home as reports of a new romance circulated amid silence from her party.
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Apa
Barbara Hutton Mdivani
Woolworth
Alexia Mdivani
Kurt Haugwitz-Reventlow
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Silence
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Paris
Miss Ramage heads Alabama BPW convention in Tuscaloosa
Miss Ethel Ramage of Montgomery was reelected to lead the Alabama Federation of Business and Professional Women’s clubs at the three day annual convention in Tuscaloosa. Albertville was chosen for the 103BK convention with Mrs Willie Hughes Tarpley of Birmingham named vice president.
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Tuscaloosa
Ethel Ramage
Montgomery
Alabama Federation of Business and Professional Womens Clubs
Albertville
Willie Hughes Tarpley
Birmingham
Death of Polish dictator roils Europe
Warsaw May 13 AP The death of Marshal Joseph Pilsudski Poland's dictator arouses diplomats fears over the peace outlook in Eastern Europe. Successor choices may shape France's peace pact efforts and Germany's stance toward Paris. Poland's future with France and Russia, who have a mutual assistance pact, hangs in the balance.
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London
Kinsmen Nurse Hurt Incurred in Smashup
WC Collins and grandson Curtis Patlock were injured when a small pickup collided with a tag truck at the intersection of Oates and Main streets in Midland City route two Saturday afternoon. Collins suffered lacerations to his head and knee bruises while Pollack received a head and chest injury. They were treated at a hospital and released home.
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Curtis Patlock
Midland City
Oates
Main Streets
Colling
Pollack
Chain Letter Craze Reaches Churches Across the West
In Kansas City and Texas chapels chain letters spreading money and prayer prompts spark church discussion. Ministers warn believers that chain letters drain funds and disrupt giving, urging action as pastors cite Galatians. A Texan pastor proposes six church chains to raise offerings from every age.
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Chain Letter
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Poirseg
Rele
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Pant Weete
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Temarkana
Tex
Walter G. Cannon
Hardy Memorial Methodist Church
Diplomats wary as Pilsudski death looms in Europe
AP reports cautious European diplomats weigh Poland's stance after Joseph Pilsudski's death and the Italo Ethiopian border dispute. They fear shifts in alliances as Laval welcomes Moscow talks while Britain and France push for arbitration to avert broader conflict.
Geneva Pastor Tells Benefits Of Rotary For Smaller Cities
In Birmingham on May 13 a Geneva pastor explained Rotary's value to small towns. Rev William B Clemons described Geneva Rotary's role in expanding friendly relations and enabling community service and civic welfare through club activities. Dean Zebulon Judd urged cooperative policy work for global impact.
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Rotary
Birmingham
Dean Zebulon Judd
Aumiin
Dean Judd
Dothan Junior Squad Beats Headland in Doubleheader
The Dothan junior baseball team defeated Headland in a Saturday doubleheader 11 to 2 and 4 to 7 as they prepare for the Alabama American Legion state tournament. Players call it their first real games of the season and seek additional practice matches with nearby towns. Contact J. P. Morrison, regional re employment director, to set dates.
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Mobile
Alabama American Legion
Dothan
J. P. Morrison
National Re-employment Service
Weather outlook for Alabama and northwest Florida
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with local showers in northern Alabama on Tuesday. The region may see lingering clouds and scattered showers as a weak front passes, affecting northern areas more than southern zones.
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