Rev Haskew Named Dothan Pastor In Methodist Appointments
The Rev. D. W. Haskew of Clanton was named pastor of the Fayette Bayette Brest Methodist church succeeding Rev. T. G. Jones who moves to Brundidge. Appointments announced by Bishop William N. Almsworth at Troy. Changes take effect next week with Haskew to serve Clanton church and Jones at LaFayette Street church.
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Negroes Charged With Highway Robbery In Houston County
John Bond and Lewis Shorter, two African American men, are held in the Houston county jail without bond on a highway robbery charge. They allegedly attacked Leonard Adams late Saturday, knocking him unconscious and stealing his watch and a pocket knife with Bond pressing a pistol to his back. Sheriff Joe Rollins said the watch was found on Shorter upon his arrest Sunday morning. Also cited were four drunken suspects in the weekend arrests.
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Frog Town Car Crash Hits 19 Year Old
Automobile accidents in the area declined this weekend with only one serious injury. W. I. White, 19, suffered a deep scalp wound and a broken arm after swerving to avoid a child and crashing into a telephone pole in Frogtown on Sunday afternoon. Potential complications noted but not yet certain.
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Tuscaloosa Realtor Destroys $27000 Mortgages and Notes
W A Boyd tears up about $27000 in mortgages notes and open accounts at his Tuscaloosa real estate office inviting debtors to settle or talk it over. An accompanying ad from Boyd expresses forgiveness and a closing thanks to past favors.
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Open Season Starts as State Hunts Begin Across Counties
Nimrods from Dothan and Houston counties rushed to fields Sunday marking the opening of the state hunting season for most game. Ducks opened last Wednesday with legal notes forbidding shooting from power boats. A roof repair permit was issued to the Assembly of God church for 100 dollars, with work to be completed by church members.
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Britten Sees Hoover Not Vetoing Beer Bill
Representative Britten a Republican from Mindls says after a White House conference with President Hoover he is confident Hoover would not veto a beer bill. He supports a bill permitting 27 percent beer by weight with ageing and return of melon, protecting dry states while allowing others.
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Ten and a half million bales cotton ginned this year
The Census Bureau reports about 10.5 million running bales of cotton ginned to date, covering this year’s crop through November 14. Alabama’s total exceeds 826,000 bales.
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Methodist Bishop To Transfer Home From Birmingham
Bishop W N Ainsworth announced the move of residence from Birmingham to Macon Georgia after the Alabama conference centennial session. His new territory will include North Alabama Alabama Cuba Kentucky Virginia and West Virginia with Cuba and the two Virginia states added to the conferences. Budget figures for the coming year were approved with apportionments by district including Marianna Florida Mobile Pensacola and other Florida locations.
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Health Unit Denies Syrup Condemnation Report
Reports from across the county claimed the health department condemned syrup. Dr. F G Granger of the county health office said the reports are untrue and that such condemnation would be done by federal authorities under the pure food act.
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Health chiefs to study fever in Houston county
A one year study of Brill's fever in Houston county will start before January at city hall with Houston county health officer Dr F G Granger and U S Public Health Service officials. Rockefeller foundation funds most expenses. four researchers will work, including rates of spread and rodent role. The program covers eight neighboring counties and includes patients in Dothan with more than 40 cases reported last year and two deaths.
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Circuit Court Opens Today for Five Day Civil Session
Circuit court opened today for a five day session of civil jury cases. Thirty cases were set for trial today, eight with the city of Dothan as plaintiff and one as defendant. About 100 cases are scheduled for trial during the week.
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Deeds Sought to Widen Dothan Ashford Road to 80 Feet
County seeks public road deeds from three refusals to widen the Dothan Ashford route to 80 feet per government specifications. If deeds are not secured, the bid will go to Meridian Selma. Only a few days remain to obtain the deeds before paving proceeds from the Georgia line ten miles toward the opposite end.
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No Unemployment Here In May 1900
Wiregrass region reports abundant jobs and scarce labor as May 1900 dispatches note high employment and local editorials discuss economic conditions. Items include bank fund indictments in another city, property purchases, and local civic notes.
Thanksgiving service planned at Lafayette Street church
The annual Thanksgiving service for Dothan churches will be held Thursday at 10 AM at Lafayette Street Methodist Church. The Rev J M Blankenship will preach the sermon, with choir from city churches directed by Mrs W E Seifert performing. Several pastors will participate in scripture, prayer, and benediction.
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Legionnaires Meet Tuesday This Week
The Roman American Legion post will meet Tuesday night instead of Thursday due to Thanksgiving. The Legion will join with the Auxiliary at 7:30 PM, with several important topics for consideration. Refreshments will be served by the Auxiliary.
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Man Shot by Landlord in Farm Area
Cain, a farmer near Fleromb, was shot and wounded Friday afternoon by his landlord CC Culverhowe. Culverhowe faces a charge of assault with intent to murder. Cain was reported improving at Dothan hospital today. incident involved the abd and right arm injuries.
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Dothan
Schoolboy Hit by Car Recovers At Home
A schoolboy struck by an automobile in front of his home last week has fully regained his strength and shows improving condition. Attendants report his big bone injury is healing and his behavior today is notably steadier as he regains mobility.
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Columbia
Injuries Fatal To Negro Man After Incident
A hospitalized Black man identified as Abraham Smith, reportedly gravely injured, died after a week of care. The report notes a related arrest of Booker T Veta in connection with the incident and alleged charges.
Emory Lasseter Dies at 79 in Enterprise Home
Emory Lasseter 79 died unexpectedly at his son’s home in Enterprise Alabama after retiring last night. Born in Grady County Georgia he was once postmaster at Whigham and later moved to Bainbridge before joining Lasseter Hardware in Enterprise with his three sons Ham Walter and George. He is survived by wife Henrietta Nair Lasseter of Dothan three daughters and four sons. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM at F M Baker home and Lasseter Funeral Co Enterprise will handle arrangements.
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Masons and Eastern Stars Meet This Week
Masons and Eastern Stars plan attendance at a meeting this Friday night at the Maronie temple under the auspices of the Heston chapter 287 O F S. The event features baritone songs and readings. No arrests reported. jail doors opened for the week with no new bookings.
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Gang Expose Author Never Finished Book Exposed
New York AP report details Francis Anthony Fabrizio a gangster turned author who was shot dead while surrounded by notes for a tell-all exposing the underworld His family suffered losses as brothers Andrew and Louie were killed years earlier In Cincinnati Ohio Mount Orab Mount Gale and Rush County police pursue a volatile crime wave linked to Burris a fugitive and suspected killer who died by suicide during a manhunt after killing a sheriff and police officers
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77 More Enrolled In Schools Here Seventy Seven More Pupils
Officials announced today the total city school enrollment stands at 4 2(h) up from 2,774 last year. Breakdown shows 1,127 in elementary, 706 in high school, 1,018 in negro schools. They hope the finances will allow schools to operate without cuts and note teachers were underpaid last year with four weeks paid this year for seven weeks.
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Two Cent Tobacco Tax Spreads Across Alabama Cities
In Dothan and nearby areas residents report the new two cent tobacco tax taking effect, with prices and packaging changes noted. Florida prices appear cheaper for ready made cigarettes, prompting discussions on tax shifts and consumer impact.
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