New York Golden Age Fades as Old Giants Fall
Hal Beyle notes New York’s “Golden Age” wanes with the demolitions of Vanderbilt and Schwab era palaces. He recalls Rockefeler Carnegie Frick and Astor riches, then contrasts a shift to modern community housing as Manhattan’s new era. A $90 million East River project aims for middle income housing amid urban change.
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New York
Marha
Corom
Tennisons
Rex
Fifth Avenue
Charlie Schwab
Riverside Drive
Ward McAllister
Andrew Tully
William Astor
Mrs. Astor
Carrie
Charle Schwab
Hudson River
Charlie
John D. Rockefeller
The
Hudson
Andrew Carnegie
Upper
Henry Clay Frick
Frick
Marble Palace
Carnegie’s
Manhattan
East Rier
Dothan Kiwanis Bring Great Virgil The Magician Here
The Dothan Kiwanis sponsor the Great Virgil, top magician, for a Thursday 8 p.m. City Auditorium appearance to aid underprivileged children. His show, built over 35 years and $100,000, features sleight of hand and grand illusions with birds, animals, costumes, clowns, and a circus finale.
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Berf
Virgil
Dothan Kiwanis Club
City Auditorium
Peiping
Big Navy Transport Aground In Miami Basin
The Navy transport Kent, one of the service's largest ships at about 440 feet, ran aground in Biscayne Bay's Miami turning basin while a harbor pilot tried to move her. The vessel arrived Sunday for shore liberty with a crew of 400. no damage was reported after grounding on a mud tank, and two tugs worked to refloat her.
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Miami
Kent
Biscayne Bay
Florida Schoolgirl Victim of Accident
A 15-year-old Warrington Florida schoolgirl Natalie DeSautels was killed and 18-year-old University of Florida student Lawrence Renfree was injured when the car they rode collided with a parked truck near here.
Single Capital Case Set For Trial Here in Criminal Court
One capital case is scheduled for trial in a five day Circuit Court session next week. Robert Kornegay faces trial Friday for carnal knowledge. Thirty one other cases will be heard beginning tomorrow with multiple defendants in burglary, grand larceny, assault, and other offenses.
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Circuit Clerks
Robert Kornegay
James Powell
Alas Hughes
Unn Brunt
A. D. Lambert
Percey W. Harris
Charles Cornelius Bivins
Elijah Johnson
Www. C. Lisenby
Henry C. Walker
Louie Martin
Willie McLoy
Broward White
Johnnie Frank Smith
Preston Turvin
Paul Skinner
Dalton Mills
J. C. Caldwell
Roosevelt Brown
Emmett Sims
Jean Spencer
Huey Wilson Royals
George Smith
B. F E. Smithwick
B. E. Smithwick
Doc Thompson
Thomas Cherry
Cleveland Lewis
H. A. Hardy
Andrew J. Smith
George McKinnis
Rose Hill School Hosts Visitors Day Amid Education Week
Rose Hill School enrolled 250 students and welcomed 150 registered visitors for National Education Week. Principal Miss Sara Abt says tours ran during class time and recess with soft drinks and ice cream. 75 guests had lunch. The third grade led the assembly presenting Health Around the Clock.
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Rose Hill School
Sara Abt
Folsom Receives New Cadillac Auto for Official Use
Governor Folsom was delivered a new Cadillac by Drennen Motor Car Co in Ensey, a State priority requisition covering about 5000 dollars. The car, with radio and heater, goes to a Negro chauffeur for official duties. The article notes range land facts about western states and livestock support.
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Birmingham
Folsom
Drennen Motor Car Company
Ensiey
Motor
Drennen
Dr W W Enette Speaks At Geneva Baptist Church
Dr W W Enette, Southern Baptist missionary to Brazil, will speak at Geneva Baptist Church Sunday morning and return to the Interior Missions in December. His gospel car will be displayed in Geneva, a gift from friends in Georgia and South Carolina, serving as a mobile workshop and storage for Bible school and revival programs in the Amazon region.
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Braz
Geneva Baptist Church
Hoa Mains
Interior Missions of
Brazil
Geneva
Georgia
South Carolina
Amazon River
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hal Beyle
Bal Rotle
Isaac Brokaw
King Lauies
France
Mmcat
DRY Cleaning
Dothan Steam Laundry
Miss Obie Williams
Beauty
Miss Williams
Dothan
E. Adams
Adams
Rogers’ Beauty Shop
Ruby
Beauty Shop
S. I. Cox
Florida
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society
Rose Hill
SEARS
Rainey Sun
Brilliant
Gorden
Formosa
Oayaent Plant
Oates
United States
W. W. Enette
Geneve
Dr Wow Frete
Dr. Enette
Instetubon
Cross Eye Foundation
Jacksonvall Roomba
Steel
W. Main
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