Leisure time a problem at Kiwanis convention
A survey by the University of Alabama and the U S Department of Commerce, with Kiwanis cooperation, urged merchants to improve merchandising and collections. The convention discussed recreation needs, urging organized community activities to use growing leisure time and reduce social unrest. John K. Watkins stressed Kiwanis education as key to progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Sy
Ala ‘Gema Kiwanis
Reign
Atale Ici
Doo of Commerce
University of Alabama
U. S. Department of Commerce
Kiwanis Tetter Busness Committee
Lea Bidgood
University Exp
Eugene C. Sheeler
Department of Commerce
Adultery Charge Against Dresser Indicted in Kentucky
Theodore Drelaer and Marie Pergain were indicted by a Bell county grand jury on misdemeanor adultery charges. The indictment cites a tour of southeastern Kentucky coal fields by a Dreiser committee of writers amid a Tas vor controversy last summer. Bond was set at $200 for each defendant.
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Pineville
Theodore Drelaer
Novellet
Marie Pergain
Bell County
Kentucky
Dreiser
Indication iron inherits tax amendment favored in county
Election officials reported early returns from Do Than and Houston counties show strong support for the inheritance tax amendment. With more than 900 votes counted by noon at four precincts, the sentiment leaned toward approval. A total county and city vote of under 3,500 was expected, with proponents arguing the measure would bring about 200000 dollars yearly from inheritance taxes currently sent to the national government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Houston County
Noom
Lty
Kiwanis Speaker Links Farm and Industry Prosperity
J L Liley farm demonstration agent for Jefferson county told Kiwanis a thriving agriculture and industry rely on mutual success. He cited Alabama crop shipments at 9625 cars this year and livestock value at 48.45 million, noting winter legumes boost farm efficiency. He urged stronger research funding, substation work, and broad cooperation to elevate farming and industry together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilwanis
J. L. Liley
Jefferson County
Alabama
Mr. Liles
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Lites
Tve
Liles
Coopers
Safe 50 Yards From Jail Is Burglarized
Burglars within 50 yards of the county jail broke into the Tuscaloosa County courthouse office of Probate Judge W W Brandon. They escaped with 1926 dollars and several checks, 150 cents in checks untouched. Janitor found the break in, guards mistook a muffed blast for gunfire, and investigators were summoned including a fingerprint expert. The former governor said funds were not insured but had personal guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
W. W. Brandon
Tuscalooza
Eld & Birmingham Fin
Funda
Montgomery Ward Wins Window Display Contest Here
Montgomery Ward and two other sponsors won prizes in a window display contest staged by the Dothan Athletic Club. The winning display depicted Howard College Southern University football themes with miniature players, color uniforms, and a mock score board inviting tomorrow’s stadium event. Spann-Marchman Hardware and Blumberg & Sons also placed, featuring football imagery and school colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward
Montgomery Ward É Company l
Howard College
Southern University
Dothan Athletic Club
Ed Weatherly
Chamber of Commerce
Spann-Marchman Hardware Co
Blumberg & Sons
Montgomery Ward & Co
Gonin
Carl
Howard
Southern
Southern Rentere
Blumberg & Sone
Tero Fhothalta Creales
Elopement of Nicholas Sparks Royal Wrath in Romania
In Bucharest on November 10, Prince Nicholas of Romania reportedly eloped with Mme Jona Luci Deletta despite Queen Mother Carol’s disapproval. Nicholas allegedly fled in a racing car to Rohap to wed, prompting King Carol to deny the ceremony and destroy records, while authorities issued a flat denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
API
Micholas
Rumania
Mme
Jona Luci Deletta
Kine Carol
Elelon
Nicholas
Head of Closed Bank Indicted in Abbeville Trial
In Abbeville on November 10 a grand jury indicted RK Stokes, former bank president at the closed Abbeville State Bank, on 42 forgery counts tied to the bank’s formation and deposits. The bank, capitalized at 250,000 with about 9,000 in deposits, closed last March 27 after a dry goods partner's bankruptcy. The case proceeds toward January court action with expected defendants pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbeville
RK Stokes
Eleged
Abbeville Etate Bank
Rfahd
Jane Wary
Qefinet Bank
Stokes
Bankrup'ry
Antter Corporation
Aldt
Rtykes
Cour
Jacwery
Southern university Moccasins meet Howard College gridiron here
Two college teams arrive tonight for a key Dothan Stadium clash. Southern university Moccasins, undefeated in three games, prepare to face Howard College with Bowyer’s squad in strong form. Howard brings 32 players and coaches, aiming to challenge the hosts despite doubt from locals. A downtown parade precedes the game set for 2 PM tomorrow at the stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard College
Southrin University
Dothan
Svazon
Lakeland Fish
Earnest Bowyer
Florida University
Weldbie
Weldbie Moccasina
Howard
Southern University
Bowyer
Birmingham
Bulldogs
McLane
Hig
Aatr
Hirelinghem
Southern
Miami
Bowden College
Howard and Southern
Howard and Dothan High School
Mtrdum
Tomore
Campbell Hearing Set for Next Week
In mayor's court yesterday Campbell was ordered held until Monday on charges connected with an attack on Presford after a mace meeting. The case names Dr J A Campbell Pathan as a defendant and involves alleged assault and hatred.
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Campbell
J A Campbell
Hatery
Mayor's Court
Naid
Presford
Kiwanis Club President Remarks at Dothan Event
An imperfect transcription shows the Dothan Kiwanis Club president delivering a message about pride and service. The text reflects ceremonial language and mentions exalting duties carried on behalf of the club and community.
Postal Employees Here Donate 500 Relief Funds
Postal workers in Dothan and Horaton County pledged 500 for relief to the needy as part of a national drive. The meeting at the penthouse last night, led by Postmaster Sanford Dawsey, gathered postal staff and other government employees including Army and Navy recruiting officers and Railway Mail Service members. Funds will be distributed through local charitable groups and are expected to grow as more government workers subscribe.
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Toca
Movernment Employern
the Wan
Sanford 2
Dawney
Dothan
Horaton County
Pottmaster Davey
Army and Navy
Railway Mall Service
Dawsey
Pontul
Éall
Grea Io
Ex-Dothanite Dies in Atlanta
Winfield Baker Johnson of Manchester Ga, former Dothan resident and publisher of the Manchester Mercury, died in an Atlanta hospital after pneumonia. He had long served in U S government printy and later edited and published a weekly newspaper. Survived by two sons, three sisters, and four brothers, with services planned at Manchester.
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Winfield Baker Johnson
Atlanta
Manchester
Manchester Mercury
Johnnon
Winfield
Pierce
Johnnon Wan Bere
Quitman
Od Wan
Hin Nonn
Mra J. A Plekingon
Dougleqvilte
Rera B. O'Neal
Greenehorn
J. A. Tiler
Chanton
Meore TN
Inhnaen
Thoman FE
John
Jon
Edward Johnson
Kingston, Pa
Chenter Fi
Johnann
Montgomery
Ala
Wife Killed In Car Wreck In Hartford Area
A wreck on a road near Hartford left Mrs. Price dead and her husband seriously injured. The couple's younger passenger, a boy piloting the car, escaped unharmed. Mrs. Price is survived by a daughter, parents, a sister, and brothers, with funeral arrangements pending.
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H.C. Price
Ville
Het Husbar
Hartford
Martford
Bellwood Road
Incc
Price
Tatante
Wo Dothan Hospital
Peine
Mere
Prica
Abster
North Carolina
Repiden
Win-nie Ruth
H. F. Weight
Newville
Larry Demarnon
Raleigh
WN. C.z
Dothan Daughters Death Echoes Across Opelika Hospital
The eight year old Margaret Kathies Hudson daughter of Hes and Mra S Hudson of Opelika Ala died Tuesday morning after a long illness. Family and friends in Dothan Headland and Montgomery remembered her as a child who battled illness and succumbed after a brain hemorrhage. Funeral plans were announced for Headland with services at the Headland Methodist Church and interment in Enterprise. The Hudson family, including her parents two siblings and relatives, expressed gratitude for support during the extended illness and hinted at the long road to recovery that ended in tragedy.
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Tittle
Margaret Kathies
Hes
Mra
Peer S. Hudson
Opelika
Ala
Reia- Aven
Dothan
Iit
Tony Sime
Hudann
Fiet Methodiat
Aysat
Alea
Geneva
Montgomery
Aga
Land
Coral
Headland
T. al Wr
Feneral Pepvices
Headland Weilnes
Poventia
Ore Muster
van Watters
Inter Berg
Enterpriay
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Fterno
John K. Watkins
Watkins
Dothan Country Club
Ozark
Kiwanis
John C. Henley
Rotary
Fedee Zero Hobbs
Selma
Judge Hotta
Dotonpeak
Camden
Gadsden
John K. Wat‘king
John Rishof
Winrior
Leroy Holt
Strmingham
Marshall
Park and Recreation Board
City of
Hiwaniana
Ranehebetas
Mawshall
T. W. Palmer & CO
New York
P.C. Dea
Helals
St Brefore
Vatican
Tia
Vatican City
Pius XI
Edward Belin
Papal City
Pari
Carol
Prince Nicholas
R. K. Stokes
Abbeville
Wilde
Tr Brack
Dothan Kiwanis Cub
United States Government Service
Washington
Lnter
Arana
New Mexico
International Reverse Department
Atlan
Sears
Dthan
Johnsson
Daat
Burtab
Jehan
Des
Opelika Hospital
Couty Eine
Kemner Treslor
Travlor
jMng D. WW
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