Houston farmers head to capital for 1935 cotton conference
Three Houston County farmers E J Whiddon Dewey Raley and H D Knowles are en route to Washington D C for the 1935 cotton central program conference with cotton planters senators representatives Secretary Henry A Wallace and President Roosevelt. They will join about 1500 Southern farmers and return Thursday night. Donations to cover expenses come from numerous Houston area businesses and individuals.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Roosevelt
E. J. Whiddon
Dewey Raley
H. D. Knowles
Whiddon
Raley
Houston
Auburn
Alabama
Atlanta
Washington
Houston County Farmers' Exchange
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Spann-Marchman Hardware Co
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S. P. Poyner
E. G. Collins
Roy O. Hill
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T. E. Trotter
Grady Watford
Alex May
B. Hilson
W. C. Reynolds
Jel- Heo
C. H. Burdleshaw
Theo Ray
Cottonwood
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Mike Ivey
Wiregrass Journal
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Guy Green
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C. O. Knight
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Kaiser the hero dog saves children from rabid stray
Kaiser a German shepherd owned by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Oakley barked and bit a rabid stray threatening a neighborhood playground. The dog defender tackled the rabid animal breaking its back before it fled and was later shot by a Highlands resident. Kaiser had booster shots and was to undergo treatment again Monday.
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Lawrence Oakley
Oakley
Halser
Highlands
Omaha Gallops Home With Preakness Won Handily
New York May 13 AP Omaha the big red flash from William Woodward's Belair stud returned home with prospects of little to beat in his future races following the capping of his decisive Kentucky derby victory with a galloping triumph in the Preakness at Pimlico Saturday. The son of Gallant Fox has whipped all of the leading year olds in the derby and Preakness and is likely to stay in top form for longer distances. He is eligible for the Withers mile and the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park.
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Omaha
William Woodward
Belair Stud
Httle
Pimlico
Gallant Fox
C. V. Whitney
Auctioneer Invites Inspection of Houston National Bank Properties
As sale date nears for Houston National Bank properties Britt Davis an auctioneer said on Monday transportation would be provided to any prospective buyer who wanted to inspect parcels before the May 29 auction. Davis recently completed a sale at Enterprise and earlier auctioned Anniston bank properties, leading the comptroller of the currency to authorize him to handle all auctions of Alabama defunct bank properties. Receiver John Vann was authorized to act in the Houston Na-
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Britt Davis
Vendue
Davis
Enterprise
Anniston Bank
Alaabama
John Vann
Houston
Markets and Treasury Position May 12 Update
The report lists DOTHAN SPOTS prices with middling levels and treasury data for May 10. Receipts amount to 32,459,302.10 and expenditures to 57,405,561.95 with a balance of 735,255,286. Custom receipts for the month reach 19,804,847.92.
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Washington
The
Royal Arch Meeting for Pethan Chapter 112
Pethan Chapter 112 Royal Arch Masons will meet on Monday night at the designated chapter hall. The gathering aims to conduct routine chapters, welcome members, and discuss upcoming events.
Acting Postmaster Named at Alexander City
The post office on May 12 announced the appointment of C. M. Thomas as acting postmaster at Alexander City Alabama.
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Eon M. Thomas
Alexander City
Ala
Malaria Expert Visits Dothan Lab for Smear Review
Mrs. Erma Kibbey Gwir, a malaria expert with the state laboratories, visits the Dothan branch to inspect recent malaria smear slides made by the county health unit. Nearby, Robert Espy, Charles Chapman, and F. E. W. Walker spent the weekend in Panama City, Florida.
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Erma Kibbey Gwir
State Laboratories
Dothan
Robert Espy
Charles Chapman
FE. W. Walker
Panama City, Fla
Comptroller Schedules Proactive Property Auction
A sale by the comptroller is planned with the time deemed suitable for disposing of properties. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect the listed properties ahead of the auction.
Georgia Whiskey Campaign Fading to War of Words
In Atlanta on May 13 the wet-dry fight over repeal of Prohibition in Georgia intensified with both sides confident of victory as the statewide referendum nears. Prohibitionists predict a smashing victory, while repeal advocates count on rural votes and church influence to carry the measure, amid statewide chatter on beer, liquor, and wine questions.
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Atlanta
Milton L. Fleetwood
Georgia Temperance League
Spence M. Grayson
Marvin Griffin
Georgian Association For Local Option
Bigbie Resigns Post to Join Alabama Relief Administration
Ara C. L. Bigbie former director of the McFadden American Legion youth development movement resigns as classification clerk. His successor has not been named.
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C. L .Bigbie
McFadden-American Legion Youth Development Movement
Alabama Relief Administration
Bigbie
Dothan Shriners Attend Montgomery Barbecue Meeting
A group of Dothan Shriners will travel to Montgomery on Wednesday for a barbecue and meeting at Cramton Bowl. Plans for a Dothan Shrine concert dance parade and picture show will be finalized at the gathering. T. J. Whatley Jr said Monday.
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Cramton Bowl
T. J. Whatley, Jr
Europe Moves to Avert War Arbitration Urged by Britain and France
London and Paris pressed Italy and Ethiopia toward arbitration as fears rise of armed conflict. The two powers urged conciliation to avoid League of Nations entanglement, warning that a war would destabilize Africa and strain international relations amid Italy’s defense of its interests.
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Geneva
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East Africa
Britain
France
League of Nations
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League Council
Fwns
Kaly
Vicor
England
Europe
First Africa
Walter W. Wilson
Associated Press Foreign Staff
London
Death of Marshal Pilsudski Overshadows Talks With Laval
An air of official regret marked the start of talks between Laval and Moscow amid Pilsudski's death in Poland. They expected to weigh effects on Europe while Poland remained firm against joining any mutual security pact excluding Germany. Crowds lined streets as Laval's carriage passed to the railway station, greeted by applause.
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Joseph Pilsudski
Poland
Moscow
Laval
Pilsudski
Germany
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