Montgomery Plea and Guilty Verdicts Dominate Court Docket
In Montgomery session, bootlegger Buck Hayes pled guilty to failure to pay road tax. Mae Green admitted forgery and received one to two years. another defendant faced prison or fines. Several cases, including grand larceny and prohibition violations, saw convictions and penalties. trial for Beck Hayes adjourned with road tax dispute unresolved. Juror actions and Thanksgiving timing left court plans unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirgait
Mae Green
Gulty
Han
Piller
Montgomery
Ccnri
Drina Car Fuller
W. C. Exum
J. H. Harden
Norman
Parker
Bill Walter
Dupree Bell
Beck Hayes
Fo'lowine
Dldre Pearce
Succumbs Today in Augusta GA Pitcher Dies
Giddy Pitcher age 38 son of B R Pitcher died in Augusta hospital this morning after several weeks illness. Remains will be transported to Dothan on the Central of Georgia train tonight for burial at his mother's East Street home after arrival. Survived by widow three daughters Margaret Emily Louise Pilcher his mother and three brothers Jeff George and Will J Pilcher of Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giddy Pitcher
O” Mn
Margaret
Emily
Louise Pilcher
Jeff
George Pilcher
And
Will J. Pilcher
Panama
Oil Tanker Rescues Aviators Near Florida Coast
The Sieclerc Oil Co reported its tanker Madrone picked up three men and a disabled airplane off the Florida coast this morning. No further details were released in the wireless message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Siecleir Oil Co
Madrone
Florida
Wreles
Chinese Benevolence Featured as Wong Aged 98
Jerry Murphy Wong, a 98 year old Chinese restaurant keeper, died here after giving away large sums in free meals. Newspapers note his philanthropy and a civic wish to honor his generosity with a public measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Murphy” Wong
Two Neese Brothers Recovering from Surgery in Greensboro
In Greensboro North Carolina on November 28 two brothers Rev B H Neese and Carl Neese were recuperating in the SMM room of the hospital after undergoing appendicitis surgery. Both brothers were reported to be in stable condition a short time after the operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milfry
Greensboro
N. C
B. H. Neese
Carl Neese
Senise
SMM
Post Office Urges Firms to Halt Holiday Mailings
The Post Office Department asks all businesses planning to mail large catalogs circulars or calendars to withhold sending them from Dec 19 to 25 to ease Christmas mail volume. Postmaster Dawsey says cooperation will help expedite handling and distribution during the peak period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Dawsey
Thanksgiving Day Services Set At First Presbyterian
Dothan plans a community Thanksgiving service at 10 tomorrow morning in the First Presbyterian Church auditorium. Rev. A. E. Shafer will speak, with choir music directed by W. S. Garfield. Local pastors urge all residents to attend and reflect on America as a Christian nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
First Presbyterian Church
W. S. Garfield
A. E. Shafer
Lafayette Stret' Methodist Church
America
H. C. Bass
Hoover Arrives in Costa Rica Amid Welcoming Salutes
In Puntarenas Costa Rica November 28 Hoover received two noisy welcomes as U S 8 inch Maryland fired salutes. Ships in harbor decorated with flags while militia kept crowds back. A cabinet delegation met Hoover at the shore and he proceeded to San Jose to meet President Cleto Gonzales Viquez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punta Areas
Costa Rica
UPI_Hoover
U. S
Maryland
Hoover
San Jose
Cleto Gonzales Viquez
Nurse kills policeman and patient then dies in hospital
Denver report says Miss Farice King, a nurse, shot Detective Robert K. Evans in a hospital bed after a gunfight injury and then killed herself. A hospital note claimed a five year wait as motive. authorities note a possible love affair before Evans marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Robert K. Evans
Farice King
Evans
Miss King
Prince Speeding Home As King Remains Ill
Prince of Wales rushed back from Africa as King George VI’s doctors reported the monarch suffers from right chest inflammation and extensive pleurisy. They say the illness is serious but the King had a quiet night and shows some improvement with maintained strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince of ‘Wales
Hurry
Africa
Lord Dawson
Sir Stanley Hewett
William Green Reelected AFL President At Convention
In New Orleans William Green was unanimously reelected today as president of the American Federation of Labor at the close of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Unemployed Fathers Seek Work to Feed Starving Families
In a city proud of progress a Salvation Army investigation shows families of six unemployed men facing hunger. The undernourished children are pale and hungry as fathers request any job to provide basics. Employers are urged to contact Captain Dyson at the Salvation Army Home on East Crawford Street or by phone at No 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Dyson
Salaation Army
No. 13
East Crawford Street
Classic Dothan Enterprise clash lights Wiregrass gridiron
In the Wiregrass tomorrow at 2 pm Dothan Enterprise meet in a high school showdown billed as the class of Southeast Alabama. Both teams arrive off losses to district rivals and analysts weigh how recent defeats may influence the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Tech
Atlanta
Birmingham
South Alabama
Dothen
Enterprise
Alabama
Dothan Enterprise
Southeast Alabama
Dothan
Troy
Florala
Andalusia
Mine Officials Victims of Gas Disaster
Wess Va November 28 192? mine officials including president HW Meherd Williams general manager Hier and superintendent Sekiegectl of the Glerera Coal Co Huntington were found dead in the company mine at Himlerville Kentucky. Early reports say they were apparently victims of a local gas explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willtalison
Wess Va
Meherd Willams
Yetleny Hier
Sekiegectl
Glerera Coal Co
Huntington
Himlerville
Jack'ng
Weather Summary for Alabama Tonight and Thursday
Weather outlook for Alabama indicates low temperatures tonight and Thursday with a slight warming trend. Expect moderate southeast winds and cool evening conditions across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Pilot Resumes Nonstop Flight Toward Havana
Leonard Flo who was forced down in Key West by illness yesterday near the end of a Walkerville Ontario to Havana nonstop flight was to take off this afternoon to complete the trip if the plane is found in good condition. The flight began in Ontario and faced a sickness setback before resuming toward its Cuban destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Flo
Leonard
Walkervile
Ontario
Havana
Havana Winter Visitor Tom Leek to Race Ponies Here
Havana reports that 106 year old Tom Leek, a noted Cuban winter visitor, expects to race his ponies in the city this winter. He is among Cuba's most picturesque winter figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Tom “Leek
Cuba
Youth awarded damages in federal train collision case
Collis Watkins of Webb was permanently disabled when a Central of Georgia passenger train struck him at a Webb crossing nearly two years ago. A federal jury awarded him 6794 dollars plus hospital and other expenses totaling over 1000 pounds. Watkins sought 25000 dollars. The four day trial ended with a verdict after about an hour in United States District Court. Judge Clayton adjourned the court until Friday at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collis Watkins
Webb
Central of Georgia
United States District Court
Watkins
Sacred Harp Sing Cancelled At Courthouse Thanksgiving
The Sacred Harp sing scheduled for Thanksgiving Day at the courthouse is cancelled due to circuit court in progress. Leader B P Poyner said plans to use the city auditorium were considered but the meeting was not moved from its original location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
B. P. Poyner
Kiwanis Club Hears Alabama Health Official on Dental Program
Dr Chalometx B Webster state health board dentist spoke at the Houston Hotel urging parental care for children’s teeth to reduce grade repetition. Kiwanis postponed Gadies Night to Dec 7 and named committees for the event and state YMCA board meeting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalomet’x B. Webster
Alabama State Board of Health
Kiwanis Club
Houston Hotel
Webster
Paranta
Gadies
Werlenday
D. Me“arty
W. OK
Jordan
Clarence
Mra. F. N. Loftin
Misa Mary Strother
Arthur Keyton
M.D. Black
Hravavhoam
J. Ward Nelson
J. A. Keyton
H. K. Martin
Myer Blumberg
City Sells Electric Ranges On Installment Plan
City of Dothan begins municipal merchandising with Gray-Bar electric stoves on sale at the city building. Eight ranges ordered under a council resolution and contract with Gray-Bar for distribution. Appliances to be sold on installment with a mail-down payment and easy term balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Company
J. J. Vaughn
Ety
Child Welfare Board to Launch Fund Drive in Houston County
The Houston County Child Welfare Board plans a future fund drive to supply clothing food and books for homeless children. Miss Sallie Shelby Mastin says no charity funds are appropriated by the board of revenue, and the organization has become a permanent part of the community welfare program through broad public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Welfare Board
Child Welfare Board of
Houston County
Board of Revenue
Benung
Staelf
Thirteen Movie Stars Struck by Influenza in Hollywood
Influenza swept the Hollywood film colony with thirteen stars ill and no directors affected. Clara Bow and John Gilbert were among those stricken as doctors treated Lois Wilson Monte Blue Richard Barthelmes Mary Philbin Loretta Young and Buster Keaton. Los Angeles reported 500 new cases and a monthly total of 2,168.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Clara Fion
John Gilbert
Lois Winon
Monte Blue
Richard Barthelmers
Mary Philbin
Loretta Young
Buster Keaton
Los Angeles
Augustus Butler Dies at 72 in Ashford
Augustus Butler, 72, of Ashford Route 1 died Tuesday afternoon at his son T. G. Butler’s home. Funeral held today at 2 p.m. with burial in Prospect Church Cemetery east of Dothan. The Rev. G. W. Cherry officiated with Jothan Undertaking Company in charge. He is survived by his wife and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Butler
Ashford
T. 5
Butler
Prospect Chhurch
Dothan
G. W. Cherry
Jothan Undertaking Company
Crarge
Moon
T. G. Butler
Deming Plans Airport From City Rodeo Grounds
Deming New Mexico announces plans to convert the city rodeo grounds into an airport. Local officials state the project aims to expand transportation access and stimulate economic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
N. ML
Man’s 9 year letter habit to deceased wife ends
Jim Mathias Crown, 79, died in Sioux City on November 28. He left behind six newspapers and 2,285 letters he wrote daily for nine years to his late wife, reflecting a long mournful habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Foes
Jim Mathias Crown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buck Hayes
Augusta
Pedy
B. R. Pitcher
Southern
California
Southern California Development Association
U. S. Maryland
George
Buckingham Palace
England
Hare
Westminster Abbey
Order of the Bath
Science Museum
South Kensington
Prince
Green
William Miller
Himler
Central Railroad
Clayton
J. J
Dead Wife
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!