Third District Congress race stirs as Chapman weighs return
Report notes W. R. Chapman resigns chancellorship to practice law and eyes a possible run. Speight of Ouark proposed as rival while Chapman’s popularity remains strong. Friends urge him to enter the race, with supporters in Hintis and the Third District campaigning for the decision.
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Wortha
W. R. Chapman
Chapman
Pman
Hintis
Donhua J. Speight
Ouark
Han
Stutt Chapman
Dothan Thanksgiving Marked by Two Funerals
Amid light crowds and holiday cheer, Dothan faced sorrow as two funerals and one death occurred within a day. Mrs. S Warick, wife of S Warick, died after months of rheumatic illness, leaving friends and neighbors saddened. Interment followed at the city cemetery with pastors from local churches conducting the service.
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Dothan
Dothen
Marge
Waric
S. Warick
Warick
Varick
Deceserd
Foster, Street Memorial Church
City Cemetery
HW. H. McNeill
Foster Street Methodist Church
Bringing Up Father Vaudeville Style Shines in Local Show
Gus Hill brings a large stage investment to a local production of Bringing Up Father featuring a carload of scenery and electrical effects. The novelty lies in casting exclusively from vaudeville performers making the show resemble a long vaudeville bill with glamorous talent and catchy appeal. Patrons are urged to buy seats early as advance sales suggest a strong turnout at Brown's or Dothan Jewelry Company on Wednesday December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Hill
Mr. Hill
Roers
Brown's
Dothan Dewelry Company
Father
Gets Twenty Years for Negro Assault Conviction
A jury today sentenced a black defendant to twenty years in the penitentiary after finding her guilty of a negro assault. The court’s action follows the conviction and reflects the era’s harsh penalties for crime.
Funeral for Walter J Brown Held at Fire Baptist Church
A funeral service for Walter J Brown the well known druggist was held at Fire Baptist church on South Oates street after Thanksgiving. Revs H H McNeill and G K Williams conducted the services and interment followed at the city cemetery near noon. Family and friends attended the ceremony on the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Brews
Fire Baptist Church
Walter J. Brown
South Oates Street
H. H. McNeill
G. K. Williams
Southeast Alabama Fair Association Meets Tonight
Stockholders of the Southeast Alabama Fair Association will gather at city hall to elect officers for the coming year and discuss other business. Byrd G. Farmer is mentioned as a possible successor to President John Sander. The group notes Farmer helped organize the association and the two fairs staged so far were successful under Morter and Sander. Fred Thomas's future with the association remains uncertain as he has been a longtime organizer and may receive external offers.
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Souteast
Alabama Fair Associatio
Byrd G. Farmer
John Sander
Farmer
E.R. Morter
John, Sanders
Fred Thomas
Thomas
Dothan Library Seeks City Aid To Grow
Citizens urged to support the local library as it risks stagnation without help. Mrs. W. M. Hunter leads efforts with Mrs. Walker guiding the library staff, aided by many club women and a central committee chaired by Hunter. Local clubs and city officials collaborate to provide space and backing for a public library becoming a town credit.
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W. M. Hunter
Skeeping
Mrw
Ily Walker
Dothan
Norman Wen
Cuy Improvement Club
Ethel Williams
St. Cecelia Club
Afra
J. Ja Crawford
Mother's Club
Mrv
G. H. Matone
New Century Club
Jonah Linenby
Study Club
List of names and grades from a school roster note
The fragment lists students and staff with grades and roles, includes many personal names such as Clyde Marah Mana Cherry Pollen Danly Vaughn Nell Brown Crawford Gaines Marry Nail Hornby Laney and others. A concluding line mentions planning an appropriation for library equipment and potential fund-raising for the purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Marah
Mana Cherry
Danly
Vaughn
Sordan Larina
Sarah
Nell Brown’ Crawford
Ime Gaines
Nail Mulia Hornby
Laney Dones
W. B. Tae
Herbert McClintock
Robert’ Ramsey Edu
Rolting
Dese Carroll Steves
Ellen Stovall
Raymond
Dobn Tatom
T. Trawick
Kate
Herey Orland Hand
Ethel Keyton
Onear Saliba Kensie Hall
Louine Carmelle
Will Gaines
Glynn Jones
Howell McLenion
Walter Merkle
de Forest
Morgan Fiore Hatcher
Yu Albert
Pike Ruby
John
Thole
Robert
Crawford Loin Sheanby
Paine Trawhekar
Irene’ Brown
Nellie Skipper
Selfirs Spanp
Leslie Gannels
William
Baker Mawlie Hodge
Elinay Charke
Iva Hall
Mildred Hail Margaret Land
Kathryn“James Mary Low
Evelyn “Moreland Iis Rolend
Jim Stapleton
Terdy Riley
Frances Baker
Fred Hodgen
Sadie Bradford Hubbard Hamilton
Fred Baker
Mene Tecomaer
Strickland Jewelry Co. Advertises ACME MIL VERI BEST
A garbled ad from Columbia area mentions Thanksgiving passing and Christmas gifts. It promotes Strickland Jewelry Co. as a source for fine Christmas presents and ACME MILI VERI BEST plain figurine, sold by all good grocers.
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ACME
Seventh Grade Class Roster of Names and Teachers
A long list of student names and several adults appears, including Evelyn Logan, Marion Dinkins, Elisabeth Bennett, Gretchen Whitman, Effie Williams, Irene Gay, Arch ie D Carmichael, Lucile Dozier, Hertha Mizette, Julian Parker, Nell Mergen, Kathryn Boyd, Mary Louise Campbell, Virginia Rabb, Emmie Saxon, Elizabeth Tatar, Mae Cooper, and others, suggesting a 7th grade class roster or school roll call with listed teachers or staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Logan
Tip Mizetle Qleary
Pittian Norman Blew
Dames King Marion Dinkins
Marion Owens
Ceirgia Gwaltney
Elisabeth Bennett
Melvine
Saitha Sinie Green
J. B. Atki
Engenie May Hugh Grayson
Hite Malone Barnett Fir
Gretchen Whitman
Ruby Hardy
Myrtle
Powell Effie Williams
Iota Trawick
Max Jonen Vey Mathin von Spas
Yrené Back
Diniet
Baker
Vickerry
Rex Bosers
Mary Clements
Archie D, Carmichael
Emmie Saxon
Elizabeth Tatar Vary
Kathrine Willi Lattice
Mae Cooper
Annie TL
Lee Grave Harrin
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Strickland Jewelry Co
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