West Indian hurricane damages roads and bridges in Wiregrass
Report by J H Taylor notes major destruction to recently rebuilt roads and bridges in southeast Alabama. Temporary Pea river bridge at Elba collapsed and other spans suffered washouts while sugar cane crops were flattened. Telegraph poles blown down and outages reported. few injuries or casualties.
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Gulf of Mexico
Bahama Islands
Alabama
Florida
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Elba
Smith Avenue
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Andalusia
Opp
Enterprise
Secend
Ray Minette
Prewton
Lightwood Knot Creek
Brewtn
Geneva
Hartford
Dothan
12 Day Campaign Opens Tonight at Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian Church of Dothan begins a 12 day campaign at 7 30 this evening. Rev Wale C Smith of Greensboro NC directs the effort to strengthen members faith and launch evangelism among the indifferent in the community. Smith known for his writings in religious press and for creating Little Jets will present illustrated lectures each night. Continued on page eight.
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First Presbyterian Church
City labors restore normal after storm damage
City works crews, awake 48 hours, clear debris, repair poles and wires. Officials estimate storm damage at 1000 to 1500 dollars to power system and 2000 dollars to telephone lines with full service expected by Friday night or Saturday morning. City streets reopen as sewers handle floodwater and traffic resumes. An editor questions prohibition’s impact on America.
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Ralph Goodwin
H. C. Calvin
Dothan
The Luxury Husband Starts in Today’s Eagle
A romance of modern life begins in The Eagle with Barbara Landon a heiress whose wealth draws fortune hunters. Ray Low is her chosen partner as questions of a husband’s rights and personal success arise amid the carefree set.
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the Eagle
Barbara Landon
Ray Low
Tropical Storm Ends Near Virginia Capes
Storm moves inland after crossing the Virginia Capes causing deaths in Florida Georgia and Alabama with tangled lines halted traffic and damaged buildings. Flooding rises as Levees near Augusta expected to break and power outages affect multiple towns.
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Atlanta
Virginia Capes
Seven Lake
Pahamas
Florida Peninswa
Pensacola
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Augusta Faces Severe Savannah Flood Threat
Augusta Georgia battles rising Savannah River waters as 1,600 workers labor to hold an 18 mile levee. River levels top 40 feet and forecasts suggest a surge toward 47 feet, with meteorologist E B Emhigh warning of a likely breach and a grave city crisis.
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Augusta
Savannah
E. B. Emhigh
Martin Talks on Law Obedience at Kiwanis Club
Judge Harry K. Martin spoke at the Hou gton Hotel noon on Obedience to Laws. Entertainment included readings by Mrs. R H Dumas of Columbia and songs with piano by Miss Louise Gaines and Miss Mary Strother. Greg Page of New York City and Miss Garison of the State Health Department attended as guests. Rev T Q Slaughter welcomed as new member and dubbed Sky_re t.
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Harry K. Martin
Kiwanis Club
Hougton Hotel
Martin
R. H. Dumas
Columbia
Louise Gaines
Mary Strother
Clara Sanders
Greg Page
New York City
Garison
State Health
T. QO. Slaughter
The
Christian Church
Sky-recret
Rumor Of Sinking After Fisherman Vanishes At Sea
Rumors spread that C. J. Bryan a fisherman from Pani ms City sailed into the Gulf of Wex co in a fishing smack Friday and has not been heard from since. No confirmation was available from Florida city where telephone communication was impossible at 1 o clock. It is unclear if Bryan was alone or with others on the boat.
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C. J. Bryan
Panims City
Gulf of Wexco
Florida City
Bryan
Ue Boat
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Salvation Army unit sets district drives for $4500 goal
The Salvation Army executive board met last night and finalized plans for the annual drive to raise 4500 starting Monday. District chairs were appointed, and scores of volunteers are expected to aid the campaign led by J. L. Vaughn and W. J. Renfroe. Flood damages the prior year strained finances.
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Salvation Army
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J. L. Vaughn
W. J. Renfroe
Enlistment List for September 11 At Fort Benning
The record shows September 11 enlistments at Fort Benning and surrounding posts. Names include personnel from Georgia and nearby states with assignments to Fort Mus, Fort Benning, and related training locations. The piece notes weather conditions and staging at the Georgia theatre area with several named individuals and units.
Permit totals show big drop in September
Permits filed at the city clerk for September totaled 87 025, well below the high totals of recent months. Officials cite bad weather and fall debt pressure as factors, while forecasting a heavy building campaign in winter to restore high totals.
Eagles Begin Work On New Two Story Home
The Eagle starts building on part of the old G H Malone property at Oates and Troy streets. The $27 200 steel and concrete structure will be two stories high with 44 by 90 feet, facing Yates street, and will include offices a 24 page Goss press and storage space. The Associated Press leased wire printer service will be installed promising full daily news. Occupancy expected by December 15 to January 1. Contract awarded to A J Honeycutt Co Birmingham.
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Oates and
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Goss Press
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Society
Teleograph
Focal News
Associated Press
A. J. Honeycutt Co
Birmingham
Registrars In City For Voter Registration Drive
Registrars are at the courthouse today to place new voters on the qualified list. Officials will stay in Dothan for the week and then visit each polling place in turn. Registration offices are open in the commissioners courtroom. Eligible residents are urged to register at once.
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Dothan
License Tags Sell Slow On Opening Day At Courthouse
The first day of automobile license tag sales yielded only 41 tags sold. Officials estimate about 5500 tags remain countywide with 42 days left to purchase. Citizens urged to visit the courthouse promptly before the rush in later days.
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Kellton Road
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Old Malone Lot
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