State Kiwanis session closes at auditorium
State Kiwanis delegates elected Sean K Watkins of Opelika as district governor, defeating John W. Rish of Dothan. Leroy Jim of Birmingham relinquishes role as district governor. Meager attendance surpassed expectations as the two day convention in Gadsden concluded with awards, resolutions condemning communism and taxation limits, and next year’s venue at Selma.
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Opelika
Kiwanians
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Leroy Jim
Birmingham
Tot Onellka Kiwanis Club
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Alabama
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John W. Rink
Dothan
Tris
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Julius Bagerty
Anniston
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Robert 0. Edge
Abbe We
J.B. Lewis
Stina
Hawaii
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Jenner
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Jaaper Clude
Selma
Hiwanians
Variou
Bureau of and Domestic Commerce
Smfnsetton
University of Alabama School of Commerce
Businen
Houston
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Hentey
Rotary Internaaimee
Samuel F Hobbs
Armistice Day Reflections From The American Legion Leader
Henry L Stevens Jr National Commander of The American Legion offers Armistice Day remarks praising peace, veteran sacrifice, and civic duty. He cites the legion’s role in upholding wartime ideals, supporting disabled comrades, and inspiring Americans to continued service and national unity.
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Bombed home of Italian vice consul injures several in Scranton
In Scranton New Jersey? No Scranton Pennsylvania several people were hurt when a bomb wrecked the home of Chevalier Tis car Italian vice consul for 29 northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New York counties. The 75 year old official and his wife were thrown from bed buried under debris as the three story frame house collapsed. Police suspect the attack followed reports of semi Fascist demonstrations planned for Monday during the visit of Dino Grand of Italy.
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Pensylvania
New York State
Dino Grand
Italy
Junior High Observes Armistice Day With Program
Junior High School held Armistice Day at 6 15 am with a program led by Woodfin Parkman as chairman. The Legion Auxiliary presented the color guard and pledge of allegiance. Doraths spoke on the history of Armistice Day, Allen Merrill on what Armistice Day means to us, Agnes Blum read John D McRae’s In Flanders Field, Annie Houston Newton offered Americas Answer, and Dr Arthur Keyton addressed the students on reminiscences of the World War. The student body sang America as the colors were retired.
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Woodfin Parkman
Doraths
Allen Merrill
Agnes Blum
John D McRae
Annie Houston Newton
America
R Ww
Arthur Keyton
Survivor Returns Home After Fatal Wreck Near Meolan
A wreck near Meolan claimed the lives of Ernest Marbury of Dothan J M Walker of Mobily and Mies Tia Mar Gay. A survivor, moved from hospital in Panama City, was treated for injuries and discharged while others remained hospitalized.
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Marguerite
Ernest Marbury
Dothan
J M. Walker
Mobily
Mies
Tia Mar Gay
Meoalan
Panama City
Abeses
Marbury
Walker
Burglars Loot Blumberg & Sonsatore Store in Dothan Heist
Thieves entered through a skylight at Blumberg & Sonsatore on Fast Many trees and escaped with about 100 dollars in merchandise. The loot included coats and jewelry, with detectives noting the skylight hole and cut wire screen. A separate robbery at Hays Grocery on West Crawford Street yielded 27 dollars from a cash drawer and various merchandise. no arrests reported.
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Blumberg & Lang
Robery
Dothan
Haya Grocery Company
West Crawford Street
Toracto Arsenal
Death of Norma Jerkins in ACL baggage-room shooting
Norma Jerkins, 22, of Dothan, was found with a bullet wound at the ACL railway baggage room at 2 a.m. He died about three hours later in surgery. Police say it appears a suicide. a .49 caliber pistol was used and a note read goodbye farewell and good luck Norma. He is survived by parents, siblings, and grandparents. Funeral set for 10 a.m. tomorrow at 335 East Main Street with Rev T L W Dockery officiating.
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Dothan
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Jerkins
DC Hastings
Terkins
Young Jerkine
Young Jerkins
Dan Jerkins
Irma
Nettie Jim
Earl
West Palm Beach
Fia
Dan Jr
Jane Trawick
Charles Male
JCG
Kent Jacke Carr
Royce Ivey
Henry Willam
East Main Street
TL W Dockery
Burin
Jake’ Carr
Jerking
Norma
Carr
Core
Inheritance Tax Amendment Wins Narrow County Victory
The election in Horaton County shows the inheritance tax amendment passing by 906 votes to 225 against. All county and city precincts that reported supported the measure with no opposition at the local level.
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Ioda
94 Attend P T A Meeting At Rehobeth Church
About 94 persons attended the second meeting of the County Council of Parent Teachers at Rehobeth church yesterday. Miss Mary Englant of the Plea apartment of education conducted a school of instruction. Twenty two Parent Teachers Associations were represented. Johnson County Superintendent of Education spoke on the student situation in Alabama. Mrs Crawford gave a short tale on "Importance of POT A Work." The meeting was presided over by Miss Ruth Hamner. The next meeting will be held at Cowarts School October 2.
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Mizx
Mary Englant
Johnson County
Superintendent of Education
Alabama
Mies Ruth Hamner
Cowarts Schol
Pershing's 11 November 1918 Armistice Moment Remembered
Washington reports on the 13th anniversary of Gen John J Pershing reading the Armistice telegram from Chaumont to Washington. He ordered ceasefire at 11 am, signaling the end of fighting and Allied victory, as soldiers halted across front lines.
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Asay
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Tigers to Meet Florala Eleven at Memorial Stadium
The Florala game pits the Dothan High Tigers against Florala with coach Hitchcock guiding Florala and Paul Tubb leading Dothan. Injury and roster notes loom as both teams prepare for Friday night action at Memorial Stadium.
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Lanier High
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Covington
Calloway Drops Decison To Foe Pensacola Boxer Wins Bout
Pensacola veteran Buck Buchanan edged Jimmy Calloway of Do-Yhen in an eight round semi final on the American Legion card. Calloway led early but faded after a fever illness, while Buchanan benefited from a head butt that opened a cut. A rematch is set for early December.
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Buck Buchanan
Jimmy” Calloway
Do- Yhen
American Legion
Alabama
Phanay
Buchanan
Callaway
bin Jett
San Herrin Hid Pyburn
Gunboat Panther 90rd hire sparks world title talk
In a Frankfort venue the Panther reference group hinted at a potential title bid amid a fire incident background. The event drew attention to the Panth er name connected with a postwar military lineage and a claim of alertness in sporting circles.
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Hire Trermany
Klickt Panther
Oinela Panther
Frankfort
Large crowd expected at Fili stadium today
A huge turnout was anticipated for the Armistice Day college football clash at Wiregrays Memorial Stadium in Dothan with Howard College Tigers facing Southern University Plant. Both teams arrived last night and were reported in good condition. Coaches declined to predict a winner as the public defense stalls. Kickoff is set for 2 30 p m with discounted prices for the second college game this season.
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Dothan
Howard College
Birmingham
Southern Univeral
Lakeland
Howard
Southern
Birrmingham
Routhern
University of Miami Borden College
Florida Nniversity
Democrats Ready Full Program For Next Congress
Washington Nov 11 AP Representative said Democrats would have a full legislative program adequate to meet the situation for the next Congress. House leader spoke after arriving from Texas. he did not reveal details, saying the matter was still in the lap of the gods. Representative Tilson of Connecticut, a Republican, warned his party would block the administration’s plans to nominate a speaker candidate.
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Labor Leader Shot and Killed in Chicago
A labor leader was shot and killed in Chicago during a confrontation described by witnesses. Police reported the tragedy occurred Monday night as others witnessed the assailant flee the scene. The victim, a 68 year old union official, headed a local labor organization and was at a hospital when the fatal wound was confirmed. Authorities did not release further names or motives at press time.
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