Armistice Day celebrations planned in Dothan area
A city wide Armistice Day observance is planned with a parade, football game, and memorial services. The American Legion and local officials urge veterans and citizens to participate. Businesses will close at 10 a.m. for the Hartford vs Dothan High football game and parade events.
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O. S. Lewis
Meyer Wamberg
J. A. Campbell
J. L. Bracewell
American Legion
Yeery
Mark
Clem Ezell
Dothan
Hartford
Dothan High
City Auditorium
M. L. Jack
Mike Sollie, Jr
City Cemetery
Houston County
Hodges
Legion
Madema
Department
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Field Artillery
Vida Artillery
United Confederate Veterans
United Daughters of the Eracy
First Baptist Eturch
Dynamite Found Near Hoover Train Tracks Sparks Nevada
A watchman guarding President Hoover's special train was attacked and 22 sticks of dynamite found near the roadbed two miles west of Palisade where Western Pacific and Southern Pacific lines cross. Paul Fish, the guard, was stabbed in the hand but not seriously hurt. an unconfirmed report of a killed guard and captured attacker was denied.
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Sparks
Nevada
Hoover
A. A. Lowe
Southern Pacific Division
Lowe
Palisade
Western Pacific
Paul Fish
Fish
Auditorium revival meeting sought at Bob Jones college site
A student at Bob Jones College Florida asks to use the city auditorium for a revival meeting series from November 27 to December 4. The request was referred to the council property committee by President W. F. Martin last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Jones College
Florida
City Auditorium
Council Property Committee
W. F. Martin
Double Headed Terrapin Exhibited in Gainesville
A two headed yellow bellied terrapin, found near Gainesville, Fla., fourteen months ago, is owned by carnival exhibitor Harry Pino. Florida State Museum curator O C Vann Hyning confirms two distinct heads and a forked tail, with each head feeding separately. the creature is reportedly healthy and may reach maturity.
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Harry Pino
Carnival
Gainesville
Fla
O. C. Vann Hyning
Florida State
Florida
Ripley's
Two ships helpless after hurricane near Nicaragua
Two ships the freighter Phemlus and San Simeon drifted 200 miles apart behind a Caribbean hurricane. A mysterious call for help was reported aboard a vessel picked up by the Sixacia and is under Navy investigation in Washington. A salvage tug reached the Phemius while another steamer stood by the San Simeon as the storm gathered intensity.
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Phemlus
San Simeon
Nicargua
Messaxe
Sixacia
Caribbean
Navy Department
Washington
Phemius
Sanitary Inspector Robert Barnes Visits North Alabama
Robert Barnes state sanitary inspector visits his parents in Do, then for a week. While in the city, Barnes was a visitor to the Houston county health unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Barnes
North
Alabama
City
Barnes
Houston County
Mayor Ezell appeals Dothan to observe Armistice day
The mayor urges all Dothan businesses to close at 10:00 A M on Friday November 11 and asks employers to release World War Veterans at 9:30 A M for a parade commemorating the Armistice ending World War I.
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United States
Ilc
Ezell
Dothan
Alabama
I. C. Ezell
Rollicking mood delays city council election
A lively session left the council delaying the election of officers for a third time. Amid laughs and procedural gaffes Councilmen Burkett Grant Newton and others debated adjournment while mayor Ezell vetoes were read but not heeded. Committees and salaries loom for the next meeting.
Election Returns Tonight At The Eagle Building
Election returns will start at 7 o clock tonight at The Eagle building on N Oates street. Local state and national results will be announced and enough returns for a presidential decision are expected, along with the fate of nine state constitutional amendments.
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Eagle
N. Oates Street
Stolen Fowls and Whisky Tie Testimony in Theft Trial
Testimony in county court tied stolen turkeys to whisky trades by Jack Butsey a Negro aiding his theft conviction. Butsey received three months in the penitentiary and $40 in costs. Other cases included fines for abusive language approximately $5 and suspensions for prohibition law violations.
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Jack Butsey
Butsey
Butgey
Eutsey
Dan J. McGilvary
Conner Knight
Knight
Garfield Perry
Henry Ivey
Eugene Yon
Louie Frank Gilmore
Tom Thomas
Pat Whites
Coleman Safford
Booker T. Wiliams
Visitors to City Schools During Education Week
Hundreds of visitors are expected in Dothan city schools Thursday as the community participates in the 12th annual American Education Week. C C Moseley announces the week theme The Schools and the Nation s Founders with daily programs from American Legion the U S Office of Education and the National Education Association.
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Dothan
C. C. Moseley
American Legion
United States Office of Education
National Education Association
The
Pis
New York Financier Mary Harriman Dies After Operation
New York financier Mary Harriman widow of a railroad executive died after an emergency operation. The wealthy heiress was known for charitable and social work in Wall Street circles and left a large estate to her family and associates. The article notes details of her funeral arrangements and the involvement of federal officials.
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New York
Mary Harriman
I. A
Harriman
Ardent voting marked city election in Dothan and Houston county
Voters turned out in spurts to choose presidential candidates and candidates from constable to senator while weighing nine state constitutional amendments. Most ballots favored Democratic straight tickets as officials reported strong blocks of support for and against tax and bond amendments with results expected from 33 boxes within hours of closing.
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Dothan
Houston County
City Sells Chalkers Bluff 17 Acres to Local Farmer
City Council rents 17 acres of Chalkers Bluff along the Choctawhatchee river for $6 a year to a farmer who cleared the timber and paid $4 rent last year. The land was offered after a council discussion confirming cash payment. The parcel lies in Chalkers Bluff near the former hydro electric project site.
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Chalkers Bluff
Choctawhatchee
L P. Scarborough
J. P. Botts
Scarborough
Botts
Funeral Held For Couple Killed Near Grimes Sunday
Funeral services for Mr and Mrs John W Mathis of Midland City were held at Salem church near Grimes. A buggy accident last Sunday caused their deaths when struck by a vehicle. The Rev J W Wald presided at the services. Other arrangements were made by Rev N A Pittman at the home. The incident was reported from Atlanta with AP noting habeas corpus actions involving Al Capone scheduled for November 16.
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John
W. Mathis
Midland City
Grimes
Salem Church
Skip
J. W. Pri
Hillet Horston
N. A. Pittman
Dothan Hourton Purnett] Co
Atlata
Hal Linf
Voters Go To Polls As Nation Awaits Election Night
The nation casts ballots in a pivotal presidential election with 47 million voters. Early returns show Democratic gains in several areas as millions vote nationwide, with final results expected by midnight Eastern Time and weather possibly affecting turnout.
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New Ashford
Mass
Hoover
Vest
Liverpool
N.H
Roosevelt
Houston
Texas
Alabama voters cast ballots in presidential race and nine amendments
Birmingham reports show more than 250000 electors went to the polls to vote on the president and nine constitutional amendments despite unsettled weather. Brisk voting came from all sections of the state as voters registered their will.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Move to Segregate Handlers of Farm Products Defeated
A proposal to require farmers to meet at a city site to dispose of their products was read at the council meeting and then immediately tabled. Councilman J P Botts opposed the plan saying it would hurt the town and that there should be an open season on farm products in Do than. The measure aimed to curb house-tehoure can varsing by farmers and was not discussed further.
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Ezell
Grant
J. P. Botts
Botts
TC. Ezell
Coopeilman Tom
Patra
Dothan
State Health Board Official In Dothan
Dr Caldwell of Montgomery visits Dothan for the week to inspect cafes restaurants dairies and other establishments. He will also inspect the carnival grounds during the week.
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Ter
OD. Caldwell
Montgomery
State Board of Health
Iothan
Caldwell
Witnesses Paid Reduced Fees In County Court
State witnesses testifying in county court yesterday received certificates for 75 cents instead of the usual $1. The reduction followed a tense legislative action that trimmed witness payments.
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J. J. Newton
Dan Jerkins
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