Dothan Party In Collision Leaves One Dead
Mrs Susie Farmer 53 of 303 E Lafayette St died from crash injuries near Hartford after a head on collision that injured seven others including her daughters Mayme Rosa 23 and Theo 18 and Mrs Needham D Bryan 28. The Leigh Childs car fled the scene. Funeral plans and hospital updates follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Farmer
E. LaFayette Street
Hartford
Theo Farmer
Needham D. Bryan
Foster Street
Florida Gators Through City Before Auburn Clash
The University of Florida football team passed through Dothan on the A C L railroad at 3 30 am en route to Montgomery to meet Auburn at Cramton Bowl this afternoon. After the game the squad would return to Gainesville and pass through Dothan again at 10 15 pm. The 29 man squad included Ends Ernie Schirmer Gene Butler and others with Coach Bachman Pierson and Joe Holsinger. Athletic officials accompanied the party along with band and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Florida
Dothan
A. C
Fla
Gainesville
Auburn
Ernie Schirmer
Gene Butler
P. D. Goodyear
Chuck Rogers
Ed Williamson
Cecil McLean
Jackles Welcome Shearer
Hal Starbuck
Charlies W. Bachman
Pix” Pierson
Joe Holsinger
Florida Party
Edgar C. Jones
A. G. Pattillo
Frank 8. Wright
R. G. Manchester
Bill Charles
Alabama Novelist Praises Dothan Minister in Sketch
Edith Tatum of Greenville has written a character sketch praising The Rev. T. G. Jones pastor of LaFayette Street Methodist Church in Dothan. Jones previously led Greenville church for years and is noted for broad mindedness and friendliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Dothan Church
T. G. Jones
LaFayette Street Methodist Church
Edith Tatum
Greenville
Ala
Dothan
Mr. Jones
Mrs John B Ward Dies In Abbeville
Mrs John B Ward mother of Mrs E C Porter of this city died in Abbeville this morning Information from there says Mr and Mrs Porter left at noon for Abbeville to attend the funeral which will be conducted tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Ward
E. C. Porter
Abbeville
Unpopular Political Tune In Philadelphia Voting
Phonograph needles were inserted in voting machines in Philadelphia to prevent tabulation of Democratic votes in the Tuesday election. Davis Wilson charged before the election court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
S&s
Davis Wilson
Methodist Church Five Day Session Opens in Alabama
Bishop W N Ainsworth of Birmingham will chair the Alabama Conference five day centennial session in Troy opening Thursday to consider new appointments for the next church year. Over 200 ministers and 100000 members are affected with a cabinet of eight district presiding elders assisting. The first four days cover reports and plans. appointments announced at the closing.
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Troy
Ala
Birmingham
Alabama
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Aiingworth
A. E. Shaefer
Dothan
B. F. Marshall
Greensboro
W. L. Middlebrooks
Marianna
R. R. Ellison
Mobile
O. V. Calhoun
Montgomery
O. S Welch
Pensacola
Fla
N. B. McLeod
Selma
J. F. McLeod
War Debt Notes Presented by France and Britain
Paris reports that France and Great Britain have presented notes on war debt payments to the United States. Italy and Belgium may follow. France says it has not joined any collective action. The British content is unknown. The French note was presented to Secretary Stimson in Washington yesterday.
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Paris
France
Great Britain
Italy
Belgium
Foreign Office
Stimson
Washington
Presiding Elder To Close Conference Year With Sermons
The Rev. A. E. Shafer presiding elder will speak Sunday at 11 AM at Foster Street Methodist and at 7 30 PM at Lafayette Street Methodist as the conference year ends. Officials announced the services mark the close of the year.
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A. E. Shafer
Foster Street Methodist Church
Lafayette Street Methodist Church
Last Day To Obtain 1933 Auto Licenses In Houston County
Probate officials warn that today is the final day to purchase 1933 automobile licenses in Houston County without penalty. Truck owners must apply in person or license tags will be refused as an owner affidavit is required.
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Houston County
Baby Show Registration Extended At Montgomery Ward
Registration for the Montgomery Ward baby show has been extended to Monday night. Over one hundred babies have signed up for the competition for four silver loving cups awarded to two healthy and prettiest girls and two healthy and prettiest boys under six.
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Montgomery Ward
Weekly Weather for Central East Gulf States
Forecast shows increasing clouds and warmth early week with showers and fair weather later. A cold spell is likely mid to late week as temperatures fall.
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Central East Gulf States
Six New Democratic Senators Triumph In Key States
Former Senator Adams of Colorado wins the long term senate seat defeating Karl C. Schuyler. In Nevada Democrat McCarran defeats Tasker L. Oddie for the short term seat. The results mark continued Democratic gains in midterm contests.
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Adams
Colorado
Karl C. Schuyler
Supreme Court
McCarran
Tasker L. Oddie
Nevada
United States Senate
Mrs Lula Baxley Dies of Pneumonia at 40
Mrs Lula Baxley died at 4 20 am after a four week illness from pneumonia at her daughter Mrs M J Bakers home 607 N Montana St She leaves two other daughters Miss Dixie Lee Baxley and Miss Fannie Lou Baxley of Dothan four sons Shelby Jim Leslie and Obie D Baxley all of Dothan route two three sisters Mrs Sarah Hayes Malvern Ala Mrs Fannie Newton Malone Fla and Mrs Lilie Hall Dothan route two two brothers Jerry Eldridge and Henry Eldridge Madrid Funeral at 10 am Sunday at Rehobeth church with burial in Rehobeth cemetery. Reverend J H White will officiate.
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Lula Baxley
M. J. Baker
Montana Street
Baxley
Misses Dixie Lee
Fannie Lou Baxley
Dothan
Shelby
Jim
Leslie
Obie D. Baxley
Sarah Hayes
Malvern
Ala
Fannie Newton
Malone
Fla
Lilie Hall
Jerry Eldridge
Henry Eldridge
Madrid
Rehobeth
Houston Funeralt Co
J. H. White
Rehobeth Church
Mrs. M. E. O'Hara Passes At Auburn
Funeral held in Auburn for Mrs. M. E. O'Hara 85 mother of Mrs. M. S. Spann of Dothan. She died Thursday night after a duration illness. Mr. and Mrs. Spann attended. Mrs. Minnie O'Hara, sister of Mrs. Spann, joined them for a visit.
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M.fe. O'Hara
M.S. Spann
Dothan
Auburn
Farmers to Load Turkeys Tuesday at A C S Depot
More than 12 thousand pounds of No 1 turkeys are expected to be loaded in cars at the A C S depot Tuesday for a sale led by Mrs W G Pruett. Prices are set at 12 cents a pound, matching Birmingham rates.
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A C. S
W. G. Pruett
Window Theft Charged in Dothan Man Arrest
Furman Bryan sign painter remained under 300 dollars bond on a leveiny charge for allegedly stealing 11 windows and window sashes from the Floyd Forrester building on St Andrews Street Thursday night. City police made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furman Bryan
Leveeny
Floyd Forrester
St. St. Andrews Street
Armistice Day in Dothan Declared Most Successful Yet
Commander J. L. Bracewell of the Dothan American Legion post and the program committee praised broad cooperation from The Eagle and other newspapers and organizations for a highly successful Armistice day celebration. The 117th Field Artillery band Saxon Poyner and Dothan National Guardsmen Captain T. E. Buntin aided floats in the parade. City police speakers and Auxiliary members also contributed despite morning rain.
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The
Eagle
J. L. Bracewell
Dothan American Legion Post
Legion
117Th Field Artillery Band
Saxon Poyner
Dothan National Guardsmen
T. E. Buntin
Assailant “Showing Off” In Pool Room Slashing
Abraham Smith, a Black man, is in hospital after a Cherry street pool room altercation left him with multiple wounds. Booker White, a Black man, is jailed on an assault and battery charge in connection with the incident. Smith says White attacked to “show off,” and authorities report a deep throat gash and ongoing attempts at recovery.
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Abraham Smith
Cherry Street
Booker
White
Negro
Smith
Wehite
Faces Assault Charge Involving Ophena Lee
Ophena Lee, a Black woman, was arrested on assault and battery charges after an officer reported she slashed a man with a knife. Bond set at $269 as authorities investigated the alleged attack and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ophena Lee
Ageault
Eaid
Lee Soman
Alleged Dry Law Violator Delivers Suspect to Officers
James I Bodiford of near Abbeville, arrested last week on prohibition charges, posted bond and returned to Dor to turn over Jim Kennedy, a Black man accused with him. Kennedy’s bond was set at 300 dollars after allegedly selling two gallons of liquor. Rochford’s action spared the government the cost of an Abbeville arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I. Bodiford
Abbevile
U. S
Dothan
Jim Kennedy
Kennedy
Rochford
Abbeville
Cameron School Continues Amid Fire Damage Near Cottonwood
Classes at the Cameron school near Cottonwood, destroyed by fire, will be held in a nearby home. Officials announced the building may not be rebuilt. Investigating officers suspect the blaze was incendiary.
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Cameron School
Cottonwood
Theft of adding machine reported in city
City police search for a suspect who broke into a building on N St Andrews Street and stole an adding machine owned by W. Bell. No other notices were reported. Jamel Digi Negro was arrested on theft charges for stealing meat from the Alabama Parking Co. and is charged with petty larceny.
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N. St. Andrews Street
W. 7. Bell
Jamel Digi Negro
Alabama Parking Co
Unclear Historical Note From Rio Document
Fragmentary text describing a Rio de Janeiro context with references to a 123 event, civil war in 2632 and military imagery. Key names or places are unreadable, making specific facts unavailable. the fragment appears to mix wartime terms with undefined entities.
Dead man polled more votes in justice race than son
In Houston County a deceased candidate C B Register received 158 votes for justice of the peace in beat four while son A J Register listed by name on the ballot received 78 votes. The canvassing showed the dead man had a higher tally. living Register will still serve as two justices in beat four alongside E J Hughes who had 159 votes. The elder Register died in summer after a Democratic primary nomination.
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C. B. Register
Caribbean Storm Deaths Near Two Thousand Mark Today
The Caribbean hurricane moved off the Atlantic coast about 500 miles, with Cuba bearing about 1,700 dead and Jamaica the Bahamas Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac also affected. Shipping suffered heavily as relief trains moved the wounded to shelters and funeral pyres signaled the rapid disposal of the dead.
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Associated Press
Cuba
Atlantic Seaboard
Wilmington
N. C
Jamaica
Bahamas
Grand Cayman
Cayman Brack
Shelter Island
Five Years Illness Fatal to Dothan Man
William Henry Tilson 71 died at his son John Tilson’s home on East Commerce Street at 3 45 a m after a five year paralysis illness. He moved from Albany Georgia two years ago. Survived by son John Tilson and Leroy of Macon five daughters Mrs A W Patterson Opp Alabama Mrs Fannie Aldridge Atlanta Georgia Mrs Myrtle Herring Miami Florida Mrs Elsie Chancey Albany Georgia Mrs C P Rooker Fort Worth Texas. Body to Albany Georgia by Houston Funeral Co for Albany cemetery services tomorrow at 1 00 p m with Methodist church minister officiating.
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Farmer
Leigh
Hartford
Hartford-Geneva
L. W. Dockery
First Bapist Church
Roy Niefer
Samson Baptist Church
Samson Cemetery
Houston Funeral Co
Coe
Charlie Cot
Dothan
S. F. Miller
Greens
N.C
F. L. Anderin
Needles
Calif
E. C. Golson
Sanford
Fila
E. P. Golson
M. W. Montes
A.D Uncery
D. D. Tolle
William Henry Tilson
John Tilson
Commerce Street
Mr. Tison
Albany
Tison Sgaso
Leroy
Macon
A. W. Patterson
Opp
Fannie Aldridge
Atlents
Myrtle Herring
Miami
Fla
Elsie Chancey
Albany, Ga
C. P. Rooker
Fort Worth
Texas
Albany Ga
Methodist Church
Methodist Cabinet Concludes Pre Conference Session
The final meeting of South Georgia Methodist cabinet members was held in Valdosta with Rev. Osgood F. Cook presiding. The cabinet, made up of presiding elders, reviewed appointments to be recommended to Bishop John M. Moore for the Albany conference session next week.
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Valdosta
Gen
South Georgia Methodist Conference
Osgood F. Cook
South Georgia Centrace
John M. Moore
Albany
Wreckage Scatters After Nighttime Alabama Florida Road Crash
A wreck on the Do dham south of the Alabama Florida highway last night badly damaged a car and injured one of five occupants. Debris was scattered over a wide area as investigators began to reach the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodham
Alabama
City officials swear in new editor and treasurer
J Vaceha is reelected to lead the city as editor and also takes oath as recorder and city treasurer. The ceremony included swearing in for the two offices, reinforcing local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Vaceha
Rity
Judge suspends sentence in violation case in Detroit
Judge W McKay Srliman freed William Munn with a suspended sentence after finding the violation of the state prohibition act not warranting harsher action. He pledged to apply the same lenient policy to future prohibition cases.
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Detroit
W. McKay Srliman
Wiliam Munn
Beer in U. S. by Christmas may hinge on few votes
Roosevelt wins large popular vote as Democrats take a sweeping victory. looming Volstead act talks face a critical hurdle next session as a small bloc could block any measure. Experts say wets and drys worry the next Congress may stall reform despite a strong election mandate.
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Washington
Congress
Franklin Rods
House
Senate
Roosevelt Suffering Cold Remains in Bed Over Weekend
Albany Nov 12 AF President elect Roosevelt, sick with a cold, is kept in bed at the executive mansion. Mrs Roosevelt urges rest and asks callers to postpone engagements until next week to allow him to recover after the closing days of his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Executive Mansion
Hoover calls for continued unity to sustain economic recovery
President Hoover, while stopping in Glendale, pledged cooperation to maintain the improving economy. He said continued unity and constructive action on the economic front are essential and vowed to work for unity through the remaining four months of his administration and after March fourth with opponents on sound measures to restore prosperity.
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Glendale
Ceflif
Hoover
White Hous
Mus
Two Blazes Cause Minor Damage At City Homes
A fire at Emmett Sport's home 2098 St Andrews street caused small damage mainly to clothing from a clothes closet. Defective wiring blamed for a second fire at Main and Oatesy street damaged an automobile owned by Heard Saxon with only slight impact.
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Emmett Sport
St. Andrews Street
Main and
Oatesy Street
Heard Saxon
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