Commencement Exercises Highlight Senior Class Graduation
Five seniors graduate at night in a city commencement program titled Out of the Past. Margaret Williams directs the High faculty theater presentation as students sing and a salutatory by Elinor Strickland precedes the awards and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igeant
Margaret Williams
Ybeth Espy
T. M. Espy
Elinor Strickland
Esther Cody
Mary 2 Collins
Thomas Richard Ford
Kathryn Victora Davis
la Sue Delaney
Lowell M. Denfola Mae Dickenson
Evelyn Nh Doster
Marian Elizabeth
Paul R. Flowers
Marjorietin Forrester
Fred Mortimerer
Rosemary Grant
Martha Whine Griffin
Mary Evelyn Keyzabeth Harmon
Corra Jeans
Ed W. Hawkins
Joseph Ley Hilson
Dan Jerkins, Jr
B. Kelley
Elbert Louis King
C. Roys
Lew's
Joe Mack
Lille Mae McCall
Joyce Re McClenny
Virginia Howell Intock
Ray Bernice McInish
Jes Willard Mizelle
Mary Newton
Lizzie Lee Patterson
Frances Ramsey
Onzelleey
Dorothy Bell Riley
Mary Riley
Hobson Rudolphus Ri- Charles Rayford Robinson, Jr
Anna Rogers
Willie Pearson
Ella Dora Rollins
Ona Romano
Jimmie Mike Sa
Administration seeks one year extension of import taxes
Washington reports the administration backs a one year extension of import taxes on coal copper and lumber as part of revenue legislation. The levy would expire July 1 next year and is aimed at ensuring revenue while tax changes are debated. The President hopes the new levies would be temporary and suspended if repeal occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brazil Decree Aims Restricted Foreign Mining Ventures
May 24. A decree from the ministry of Wadure restricts foreign entry into Brazil’s interior. It aims to confine exploration to designated areas for prospecting and mineral discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MO DE Janetro
Ministry of Wadure
Deputy Visitor Becomes Focal Point at Negro Dance
May 24. Deputy Sheriff H P Masingill toured a negro marathon dance at MacDonalds Farm for amusement. The crowd hid from him amid whispers and the master of ceremonies acknowledged him, dedicating the next song to the guest with a risqué title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
H. P. Masingill
MacDonald
Montgomery County
Masingil
Clarence
Mr. Massingill
Mr. Masingill
Federal Reserve Begins Open Market Purchases
The Federal Reserve System launches its first open market trial of government security purchases under the President's credit expansion program. It aims to buy up to three billion dollars but is currently purchasing 25 million dollars of securities to ease credit and release currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve System
McReynolds Named to London Economic Conference
President Roosevelt announced the appointment of Chairman McReynolds of the House foreign affairs committee to the American delegation to the London economic conference. He may name Senator Johnson and Representative Wadsworth as other picks as he seeks authority for reciprocal tariff agreements and tariff reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
McReynolds
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Johnson
California
Wadsworth
New York
Congress
Drowning Prank Nearly Ends in Tragedy for Georgia Man
In Macon Georgia Eddie Southard staged a dangerous water joke during a lake swim. He cried for help twice and only a lifeguard’s timely intervention prevented a fatal drowning. The incident ended with the prank revealed and the swimmers resuming their day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Macon
Eddie Southard
Eddie
Hit-and-run drivers face minimum 30 days in jail
Salt Lake City police judge M. J. Bronson announces a new policy setting 30 days as the minimum sentence for hit-and-run offenses, even when no injuries result, signaling strict enforcement by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
M. J. Bronson
License Official Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges
John W. Dav is a World War veteran and Geneva county deputy license inspector who pleaded guilty in U S district court before Judge Kennamer to violating the World War act. Sentencing deferred to October. Several other defendants, mostly for national prohibition act violations, also pleaded guilty with sentences deferred. Elijah Cotton was sentenced to 66 days with three years probation due to ill health. Nance W. Rhodes, former Kinston postmaster, pleaded guilty but sentencing postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. David
Geneva County
United States District Court
C. B. Kennamer
Davis
Kennamer
Montgomery
Geneva
Wiley Chancellor
Jim Coe
R. P
Jimmie Hopking
V. Pp
Albert McCullough
V. P
R. Ss. Newman
Henry McDuffie
Wille McDuffie
Nancy Holt
Elijah Cotton
Near Samson
Cotton
Nance W. Rhodes
Kinston
Ala
Bishop Ainsworth to Speak on Prohibition Here Next Sunday
The Dothan Ministerial Union announces Bishop Ainsworth of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will speak at the City Auditorium Sunday night on the prohibition cause. He will be met in Marianna by Rev A E Shafer and other ministers. He preaches at the University of Florida Sunday morning and proceeds to Dothan after the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Auditorium
Ainsworth
Methodiat Episcopal Church
South
Dothan
Georgia Governor Plans Clemency Survey for Long-Term Lifers
Atlanta May 24 AP Governor Talmadge announces plans to survey Georgia's penitentiary system to identify inmates who served 15 to 30 years without clemency requests due to lack of funds for lawyers. He may release those with extenuating crimes, good records, and reform evidence. He notes past pardons and paroles exceed those of most governors in similar terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Talmadge
Georgia
Talking kitchen device brightens Chicago world fair
A mechanical talking kitchen展示 at the Chicago world fair guides housewives through each appliance. It explains use and features spotlights highlight each item as the conversation shifts from one gadget to another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Local Golfers Enter Ozark Course Tourney
Dothan golfers will vie for honors with players from clubs in the section Thursday at the annual invitation tournament of Ozark Country Club. About 20 members from the local club are expected to participate as the Ozark course hosts what officials call the largest gathering of players yet. Qualifying rounds conclude by 10 30 a m Thursday morning followed by three nine hole matches with 18 hole finals in the championship flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Ozark Country Club
Ozerk
Filte
Warm Welcome for Mrs Owen in Copenhagen
Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen first woman U S minister to Denmark arrived with three children and three grandchildren to a warm ovation. She aims to reduce tariff barriers and boost goods flow between the United States and Denmark. Count Carl Moltke greeted her aboard the Scanstates on behalf of the Danish government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Denmark
Ruth Bryan Owen
United States
Carl Moltke
Washington
Rumor of Lindbergh baby found false in Georgia
Blakely Georgia May 24 Special reports that a baby left at a farm near here last year was not the kidnapped Lindbergh infant. Deputies said the baby was left by a man at his brother in law's home and that the rumor started from talk. Description checks against the nationwide Lindbergh notice did not match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely
Charles Lindbergh
Sid Howell
United States
Legion Leader Urges Vets to Back Economy Drive
Louis Johnson national commander of the American Legion urged veterans to sustain government economy. He criticized prior cuts to veterans benefits and called on Legionnaires, posts, and members to oppose corruption and carry the economy flag forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
San Francisco
Louis Johnson
Johnson
Veterans’ Memorial Building
America
Troopers Called to Protect Mill in Alabama
National guardsmen patrolled Mill Village to deter sabotage threats amid a 400 worker strike against an efficiency system at the American Net and Twine Co. mill. Major Joe Starnes led four companies totaling over 250 men after Sheriff A H Borders requested troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flue Mountain
Ala
American Net and Twine Co
Joe Starnes
A. H. Borders
Warrants Redeemed as City Calls March Issues
Most of the March payroll warrants due June 1 were redeemed today by city officials. City Clerk I. P. Scarborough said interest on the warrants stopped Monday. Another issue dated in April will be called in on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. P. Scarborough
Lindbergh home butler dies after surgery in Princeton
Olle Wheatley, a butler at the Lindbergh household, died in Princeton hospital on Tuesday following stomach ulcer surgery last Friday. He was injured in the Lindbergh residence and treated before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Olle Wheatley
Butler
Charles A. Lindbergh
Princeton Hospital
Hildreth Named Campaign Head for Income Tax Fight
A Montgomery meeting of business leaders formed an organized drive against a proposed income tax amendment. Sen ator Emmett Hildreth of Greene was chosen campaign manager and Cyrus B. Brown of Montgomery secretary. The Jefferson Davis hotel will serve as headquarters with many Alabama officials and business figures in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Emmett Hildreth
Greene
Cyrusb. Brown
Jefferson Davis Hotel
Senator Hildreth
Gen. R. E. Steiner
N. L. Walker
Hildreth
New York Votes Overwhelmingly For Repeal
New York state exits the eighteenth amendment debate with a landslide. New York City towns report a 41 to 1 repeal margin as rural and urban areas join five other states in backing repeal. Returns show 1.7 million ballots in favor to about 150 thousand against from 52 upstate counties and five NYC counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Empire State
Upstate
Reptiles Prepared for World's Fair Display
Washington May 24 AP Big Shots of the reptile family will be shown at the Chicago World’s Fair by the Smithsonian Institution in June. One sand lizard from each continent will be displayed on part of the Smithsonian exhibit illustrating evolution and the history of the government agency. A complete series of original specimens will demonstrate evolution in lower forms of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian
Ife
American culture gains by Turkish trade pacts
Angora May 24 AP An economic cause is boosting American culture in Turkey. Previously Turkey paid nothing for translations of foreign works due to no copyright agreements. New commercial treaties now require payment of French and German authors rights, while translations from American authors can still be made freely, drawing Turkish schools and libraries toward American texts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angora
Turkey
Old silver dollars found while plowing garden
Forty old fashioned silver dollars were unearthed by Peter Vogel while preparing a garden near Magnolia in Newfoundland and Labrador. The coins dated as the newest issued by a U S mint in 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
U. S
Peter Vogel
Ten year old girl’s tariff question answered
Ten year old Anne Caner wrote to President Roosevelt about tariffs seeking guidance. Secretary Sidney Morgan of the tariff commission replied that many adults share her concern and assured there is no need to worry, stating that medium sort of in between tariffs are what everyone is looking for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Anne Caner
Roosevelt
Sidney Morgan
Tariff Commission
Morgan
Retail Business In Alabama Is Moving Upward
Alabama retailers report a definite upward trend led by food sales with clothing implements and luxuries following. Merchants across the state say the bottom has been passed as cotton prices livestock demand and peanut prices rise boost buyer confidence and store activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alabama
Police Chief and Wife Sue Railway over Train Incident
In Houston county circuit court two suits totaling 6000 dollars were filed by Police Chief Menefen Tatum and his wife Leola Tatum against the Central of Georgia Railway. They allege Mrs. Tatum was injured stepping from a train at the Dothan station on October 3, 1982 when the train started without warning. Each seeks 3000 dollars. Mrs. Tatum remained hospitalized for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Houston County
Menefen Tatum
Leola Tatum
Tatum
Dothan Stallon
Haskew Leads Revival at Slocomb Methodist Church
The Rev. D. W. Haskew, pastor of LaFayette Street Methodist, conducts a revival at Slocomb Methodist Church to close Sunday with morning sermon. He is assisted by Rev. Zeke Stafford, pastor of Slocomb church. Two services daily at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Haskew
LaFayette Street Methodist Church
Slocomb Methodist Church
Zeke Stafford
Slocemb Church
Pets Buried in Cleveland Cemetery Honor Ordinary Companions
A five acre plot in Cleveland houses about 1560 dogs cats canaries parrots and other pets buried with marble concrete and stone monuments. Some plots have white fences two mausoleums and concrete vaults. One memorial marks a dog that dragged its mistress from a burning building. Memorial visits and wreaths occur on many days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Morgan Objects to Joint Bank Rules and Tax Facts
J P Morgan objects to placing his private banking firm under same rules as commercial banks arguing client relations are more confidential. He testifies his firm accepts new partners without requiring capital and reveals loans to Dawes Davis Whitney Mitchell. He and partners paid little or no income tax for 1930 31 32 and he admits no certainty about 1931 tax. The Senate inquiry hearings draw record crowd as Pecora questions Morgan about firm operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. P. Morgan
Senate
Lst
Morgan
Dawes
Norman Davis
Richard Whitney
New York Block Exchange
Charles Mitchell
National City Bank
House of Morgan
Ferdinand Pecora
Leona Keyes
J. Morgan & Co
Pecora
Steagall Bank Reform Bill Passes in House
The House approved the Steagall bank reform bill with deposit insurance, voting 189 against. The measure insures deposits up to 10 000 at 100 percent, up to 50 000 at 75 percent, and over 50 000 at 50 percent, with non member state banks eligible for insurance. The effective date is set by the President, no later than July 1, 193.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Steagall Bank Reform
Fire causes little damage to Troy Street dwelling
Sparks from a flame damaged roof of a Negro dwelling at 1116 EF Troy Street Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters reported minimal damage to the residence occupied by Anne Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Street
Anne Thomas
Pledge to Support Dothan Baseball Fund
A donor promises to pay Charlie Rush three dollars monthly for three months to cover Dothan entry expenses in the Dixie Amateur Baseball league. The pledge notes funds to be used solely for team expenses and asks others to support baseball in Dothan by contacting Charlie Rush, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Charlie Rush
Dixie
Dothan Baseball League
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adents
Torrow
Beth Espy
Elinor Kland
Ant. O. L. Tompkins
Iports
Osevelt
Federal Reserve
M’reynolds
Bat
Bishop Ainsworth
MOE Kitchen Talk
U.S
Peiping
China
Legation
Ozark
Mrs. Owen
Kit
Lindberh
Miller
B. M. Miller
New York State
SUE Railway
Haskew
Steagall Reform
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!