Perfect Plans for Extending Railroad Here
A transaction application to acquire the Alabama Florida and Gulf line for a Marianna and Blountstown extension to Dothan and Marianna was filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Communities along the route pledge up to 50 000 in preferrer stock, with the new line to cost 100 000 to 150 000 and a 50 000 seed from the parent company. A planning meeting set for Monday will organize subscriptions and a committee will coordinate stock plans for Dothan and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama, Florida and Gulf Railway
Marianna
Wallatetown
Dothan
Malone
Cottonwood
Eam
Weatherly
Chamber of Commerce
A. F. & G.rathroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marianna and
M. L. Hanahan, Sr
M. J. Hanabso, Jr
G. M. Lewis
Farmer
I. C. Beell
D. W. Beker
G. H. Malone
EB. M. Weatherly
Greenwood
Catonwood
Marianus
Blountstown
Resi
Southern Baptists Aim to Raise 40 Million
Knoxville reports Southern Baptists will raise about 40 million dollars to fund local church enterprises and missionary, educational, and benevolent work for 1982. Dr. F Brown, pastor of First Baptist, says the campaign spans many states and aims to enlist all 2,850,278 members through 18 states, 910 associations, and 3051 churches during the November 2 to December 4 period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Southern
Bap- Wats
Southern Baptist
F. Brown
Dr. Brown
Mary
Texas
Arizona
Florida
Brows
Dember
War Hero as Her GAME MANAGEMENT in State
Montgomery Alabama November 24 AP As gun season drives hunters through Alabama woods game management grows as a problem J T Quinn commissioner of game and fisheries says game management must be treated as a crop to be produced annually He cites Connecticut plan to fund public hunting lands and urges Alabama to create state controlled refuges surrounded by public grounds funded by hunting license revenues to ensure a perpetual supply of game with less hunter inconvenience
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
J. T. Quinn
Game and Fisheries
United States
Connecticut
Five Sentenced to Penitentiary In Local Court Confluence
J B Peacock convicted in circuit court this week on grand larceny was sentenced today to from two to five years in the penitentiary. E English pled guilty to transporting liquor and drew one to two years. Vaan Cureton received the same one to two year term after admitting guilt in a forging charge. William A Goodfriend and Minnie Dehaney also pleaded guilty to transporting liquor and were sentenced to one to two years. Clyde Chapman planned to plead guilty at February term. case passed pending final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Peacock
E. English
Vaan Cureton
William A. Goodfriend
Minnie Dehaney
Clyde Chapman
Hhis
Auctioneer Arrested For Off-hours Sales At Do Than JePiry
An auctioneer at the Do Than JePiry company store on E Main Street was arrested by Sheriff Joe Rolins for holding sales after 6 p m and before 6 a m in violation of the local plate law. A body of 200 was posted for the hearing in county court next week. The charge is a misdemeanor. The sale began at Jewelry More yesterday. Elwood R Richardson editor of the Crimton White at the University of Alabama will attend the National Collegiate Wares Association meeting in Lexington, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samet
Dothan JePiry Company
E. + Mainstreet
Joe Rolins
University. Ala
Elwood R. Richardson
Birmingham
Crimton-White, University of Alabama
Naional Collegiate Weres Association
Lexington
German Arms Impress British Officers Over Cost
A London paper notes about 10,900 British naval and army officers wear German swords. The piece asks why not British-made weapons and explains Germans offered cheaper prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Jeffries Brought Back To Face U S Seed Loan Charge
Wiltting B Jeffries former Houston county tax collector was returned to Dothan from Florida by U S Deputy Marshal and a federal officer. He had been arrested weeks earlier in West Palm Beach on a seed loan fraud charge and later held in Miami. Bond hoped today to secure release as federal charges await grand jury action. Trial on embezzlement charge was postponed due to custody in Florida. The officers planned to return to Miami after delivering him to Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiltting B. Jeffeies
Houston
Dothan
Efiemi
Fie
U. S
A. G. Henyon
West Palm Beach
Frs
Jeffries
Wen
Miami
Jallern
Eucuit
Florida
Dethan
Midland City Caps Season With 26-6 Victory Over Ashford
Midland City High School capped the 1931 season with a 26 to 6 win over Ashford High before a large crowd. Baldwin and Starling scored on forward passes and Arnett and Grover added two rushing touchdowns. Midland City had defeated Coffer Springs last week 38 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland City
Ashford High
Ahford
Gron
Baldwin
Starling
Arnett
Grover
Coffer Springs
Pigs Fight For Pianos In German Adverts
In Bochum Germany a local piano factory offers sale of pianos and harmoniums on special terms, accepting payment in pigs. The notice signals postwar shortages as farmers trade livestock for consumer goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bochum
Germany
Rhineland
Ughtoean
Monty
Court term ends after busy docket in November circuit
The November circuit court term closed late yesterday after completing criminal and civil cases. Dockets included numerous criminal charges with proceedings wrapping up on Monday. Jurors had heard trials the prior week as part of the term's disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheary
TS Cance
Aarty
Seventeen Selected For Honor Society at Alabama
Seventeen University of Alabama students have been elected to Blue Key, the Capstone honor society. Members include James Waddell, Rob Fleming, Halsey Townes, Frank Alten, Wilmer Poyner, Kawara Hyde, Mack Jol ly, Hillman Holly, E. M. Friend, Speare Randall, Won Fa Creel, Kenneth Roberts, Joe Sharp, and George Atkins among others from Mobile, Pensacola, Fayette, Marion, Birmingham, and Tampa area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Wilmer Poyner
Rolger
Charter Johnston
Mabie
Kawara Hyde
Fayette
Mack Jolly Tallyhassee
Hillman Holly
Turraloors
E. M. Friend
Birmingham
Speare Randall
Marion Tunes
Fa Creel
Sheffield
Keanneth Roberts
Piedmont
Joe Sharp
Hank Crap
University
George Atkina
Merbile
Charlie Bleck Sentenced After Guilty Plea
Charlie Bleck pleaded guilty to a criminal charge and was sentenced after four months by County Judge H. K. Martin today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jai
Charlie Bleck
H. K. Martin
Two Negroes Admit Theft From Preacher
Dinah Kirkland and Yor Kirkland pleaded guilty in circuit court to theft from a minister’s pocket and receiving or concealing stolen property. They were sentenced to one to two years in the penitentiary after officers found 440 in their possession, prompting an investigation that confirmed a 168 robbery claim. The minister later claimed the funds, and 440 was returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinah Kirkland
Yor Kirkland
Dineh Kirkland
Kirkland House
Bin
Bolles
Kirkland
Tan
Penny Drive Totals $21.04 For Needy Children In County
A weekly penny drive in Dothen stores raised 21.04 dollars for Houston county needy children. Foster Street A and P led in pennies while Cash Drug Store trailed. Pennies are counted weekly and turned over to the child welfare department for aid to county youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothen
Houston County
Foster Street
Cash Drug
Child Welfare Department
George Wiggins Confederate Vet Dead at Webb
George M. Wiggins 58, Confederate veteran and prominent Southeast Alabama citizen, died at his daughter Mire J. Giveng’s home in Webb after prolonged illness. He leaves two daughters Mrs. John Walkington of Thamarton and Mrs. Cra Stewart of Cettonwend, among others. Funeral set for 2:30 P.M. at Mount Springs with William Martin officiating. burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Wiggins
Plearer
Alabama
Mire
J. Giveng
Webb, Vetter
Wicking
Traatton Miroene
Wigs Gine Ix Maretved
John Walkinton
Thamarton
Cra‘ Stewart
Cettonwend
al Ant
Ann
Foo
Wiggers
Webb
Mutt Springs
Wiliam Martin
Ehireh
Fellowes
Forsecter
15 Year Old Boy Dies In Hospital After Surgery
A 15 year old boy died in a Dothan hospital following an operation. Survived by six siblings born to Mr. and Mrs. J Jones of Cottonwood. Brothers and sisters named Jane, Pear, and Merle Jones among survivors. Funeral held today at the Howard Grove Church with Rev. Fidring officiating, burial in Echo Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Dothan
J Jones
Cottenweeel
Jane Ant Peare Jones
Agere Arcin Merle
Frinar
Panazal
Howard Grose Ehuerh
Jan Fidridpe
Tog
Busia
Echo Cemetery
Fritewa & Portester
Venarge
Summer School Shows Increase at University of Alabama
A University of Alabama study of the six year period ending 1931 shows a substantial rise in Summer School enrollment, with 96 Alabama residents represented in the latest term. The total summer enrollment grew from 1243 in 1926 to 233? with more men and women joining. graduate attendance also increased, highlighting expanding participation in summer education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Ate
University of Alabama
Aix
Fetal
Man Kit Weanen
Engat Warner Wer
Betel
Negro Changes Tale Leads to Freedom for Others
Augustus Whiddon a one year old Negro admitted stealing $70 from Rufus Wells store in Cottonwood and implicated three others. He later told circuit court he took all blame, freeing Shine Hughes Johnnie Ward and Fulmore Smith who faced charges of receiving or concealing stolen property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus ‘Whiddon
Hig
Circuit Court
al Remail
Augustue
Shine Hughes
Johnnie Ward
Fulmore Smith
Cottonwood
Hughes
Ward
Smith
Augustus
Augustua
Rufus Wells
Mr. Wells
Death of J Morgan Snead Pioneer of Dothan
J Morgan Snead 88 longtime Dothan resident and early settler died at his daughter’s home in Andalusia after a long illness. He helped bring the Atlantic Coast Line railway to Dothan and planned the town site near the A C L railway office. Survived by two daughters, Mrs J Morgan Prentbene and Mrs J J Knox of Andalusia. Funeral arrangements not completed, in charge of Fellows, Frilows and Forrester Funeral Home.
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Morgan Snead
Dothan
Henderson
Andalusia
Sinead
Snead
Smyrna
Atlantic Cosmiden
Woodland
Columbia
Bread
Alte
A.C. L
Dizle
Allen Street
Hir
Uncle Morigan
Houthrast
Angdalusia
Feriire Min
Jonghiers
Mra
J. Morgen Prentbene
J. J. Knox
Andalusia Funeraarranvenenta
Bern
Frilows and Forrester Funeral Home
Roman site dump heat shocks Oxford land use
A report from Oxford describes a Roman site near a dump heap where archaeologists worked years ago. Funds for digging caused controversy and legal gaps hindered protection as authorities debate the advisability of continuing digs and preservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Eng
Nee
Two youths held after fatal Geneva County shooting
Adolph Crutchfield, 18, farmer near Geneva, was fatally shot by Clyde Dickson, 20, with Clyde Plekson and Harald Dickson, 23, held on first degree murder charges in Geneva County. Crutchfield died after a wagon ride incident near Spring Creek bridge. The sheriff said the shooting stemmed from a long standing feud. Crutchfield left a widow and a 10 day old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Ala
Adolph Crutelittola
Clyde Dickson
Alnox
Genet
Clyde Plekson
Harald
Crutchfield
Placwbout
Spring Creek Bridge
Geneva and
Bonifng
J. A. Drivar
Geneve County
Dickson
Geneva County Sheriff Aid
Handmade Lace Exhibit At Alabama University
At the University of Alabama Center Hall several handmade lace pieces are displayed. The works are crafted by Mrs. Family Pitkin Thom, wife of Judge Charles R. Thomson, a prominent state and national figure. Lace was made by Mrs Thom and is said to reflect her grandmotherly artistry, with prizes won at World’s Fair exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Imogena Crawley
Columbian
Mise
Frank Caridéo
Notre Dame
Carideo
Purdue University
Bre
Bmlesinsippi Woman College
Carideos
South Bend
Ind
Atn
Ceater
University of Alabama
Mra
Pitkin Thom Wits
Charles R. Thomson- Aresamen
Mire
Margaret Thomas
Thomas
School of Commerce
The
University
John 4
Atlanta
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Nanai River
Manchuria
Quinn
Sidney E. Marining
167Th Infantry
General Pershing
Manning
Flomaton
Gladys Moore
New Orleans
John Held, Jr
Ashford
Tahaing
Tahsing
Takaihar
George Wiggins
Frank Carideo
U.S
Nice
Enamer Arkand
Chamber of Depres
J. Morgan Sneads
Here
Ander
Tleorf
Republican
Columbos
Geneva County
Adolph Crutchfield
Near
Cratchfield
Pridgen
Dicknon
Patdgen
Alabama University
Panam
AYR
AIT IK
RBS
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