Gridiron Festivities Ahead For Birmingham Southern In Dothan
Dothan prepares for the season opener between Birmingham Southern College and Matson University of Deland Florida. An estimated 3000 fans will attend with a special Birmingham Southern train and motor travelers converging on the stadium. Fans will join luncheons dances and a pep rally as both squads arrive Friday and contest play Saturday. Injuries are limited though Waller may miss action and Keener may see time. Local coverage notes strong teams and state interest in the season opener.
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Dothan Athletic Club
Dothan Country Club
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Wofford College
North Carolina
Panthers
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Stetson
Dispatch
Jenks Gillem
Rol Foson
Panther
Wydle Waller
Hatters
Ed Owens
Walford
Nolin Keener
John McBee
Lewis Beirdan
Joe Norris
Areditablangle
McBee
Bistown
Edison Passes Very Restless Night Says Physician's Bulletin
West Orange New Jersey Edison spent a very restless night but did not appear to be weaker this morning, according to Dr Hubert Howe. The bulletin notes Edison ate a fair breakfast and does not seem weaker. his vitals are amusing to the physician.
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Edison
West Orange
N. J
Thomas
Hubert Howe
Salvation Army Drive Chairman Urges City Support
Ly Vaughn, chairman of the Salvation Army advisory board, today urged Dothan residents to contribute generously to the drive. He emphasized the army’s role in aiding widows and orphans, preventing hunger, and sustaining families, urging continued public generosity to extend the organization’s work.
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Salvation Army Todey
Dothan
Ander Way
Salvation Army
Raleé
Day of Prayer Noted for Southern Baptists Movement
Knoxville pastor Dr Fred F Brown leads a Southern Baptist drive to raise forty million dollars for local church expenses and missions Observance designated as a day of prayer Thousands of individuals and churches in the South expected to participate The campaign moved from organizing states to intensive training for canvass and worker preparation for November 2 to December 6.
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Knoxville
Fred F. Brown
Southern Baptist Convention
Southern Baptists
South
Federal Prisoner Radio Privileges Protest at Leavenworth
Protest over curtailment of radio privileges at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary caused angry shouts and banging from convicts. Warden H B White did not disclose extent of restrictions or cause, and reported no broader alarm as disturbances were confined to cell blocks 5 and 6. The ban on World Series broadcasts was unconfirmed.
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Leavenworth. Kas. (Ap
H. B. White
Federal
Ex-Financier Ends Own Life After Verdict
In Los Angeles a 63 year old Glendale financier, Harry McCormack, shot himself in court moments after a jury convicted him on 16 counts of grand theft and violation of the state corporate securities act. He allegedly caused a $345,000 loss to about 200 investors in H-3, McCormack and Associates, and Huntington Finance Corporation. Mel Cormack and Mrs Florence Huntington and her son Stephen were acquitted after two weeks of trial.
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Harry McCormack
Glendale
Mel Cormack
Florence Huntington
Glendale Club
Stephen
H- 3
McCormack and Associates
Huntington Finance Corporation
Andalusia Woman Defends Husband
The wife of Jim D. Roberson, a Covington County farmer, says he is innocent of an assault with intent to murder charge tied to a plot to kill his wife and three children. Sheriff Gantt described plans to use a vehicle crash and staged killings, with authorities arriving as Roberson appeared distressed. The couple had recently shared a land bequest and insurance benefits involving Roberson.
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Jim D. Roberson
Covington County
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Roberson
Opp
Florala
Iisulante
Tom Gantt
Galtt
Robesan
Bate
Gantt
Pase
Local youth dies in collision with passenger train
18 year old Jack Crons, star end of a local high school football team, was fatally injured when the night roadster he drove struck the locomotive of an Atlantic Coast Line passenger train yesterday near the city.
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Petepsburg Tap
Jack Crons
Nght
Atlantic Cost Line Paasenger Tran
$50 000 Damage Suitcase Gets Under Way Here
A federal court today heard testimony in a $90,000 damage suit filed by Mrs. Deeby Saliba, widow of Ben Sallha of Ozark, against Seagrave Fire Equipment Corp. over injuries and death alleged from a fire hose nozzle experiment. Dr. G. R. Smith of Ozark testified about Saliba’s injuries and death.
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Ben Sallha
Ozark
Jeourt
Deeby Saliba
Seagrave Fire Equipment Corporation
Saliba
G. R. Smith
Saliha
T Ozark
Mercer Bears Ready for Presbyterian Clash After Stetson Win
Mercer Bears returned to practice in Macon after a decisive Saturday victory over Stetson. Without leader Bob Smitch they drilled to sharpen line and backfield for the upcoming game against Presbyterian College in South Carolina. Coach Lake Russell emphasized correcting flaws from the Stetson win as Cordhes Horner Mattard and Russell led a demanding workout.
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Mercer'n Bears
Stetson
Bear
South Carolina
Presbyterian College
Big Bob Smitch
Hears
Lake Russell
Presbyterian
Walter Johnston
Cordhes Horner
Mattard
Russell
Drtali
Hoover pleads for cooperation at Pan American conference
President Hoover urges nations to weather borrow only for essential posts, drawing 600 delegates to their feet. He recalls a similar pledge from four years ago at the Pan American conference, arguing such a stance could prevent war and international embarrassment and ease economic strains.
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Washington
API
Pree. Hoover
Hesata
Three Pennies A Day To Help Houston Needy
A county child welfare drive in Houston seeks pennies to aid needy children this winter. Fifty collection boxes will be placed in Dothan stores to receive contributions after meals. A volunteer committee of 11, led by Mrs Coshina, outlines plans to fund clothing, food, education and medical care through the Penny Club.
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Houston County
Dothan
Mra
John Flowers
Myer Blumberg
W. J. Street
Atlanta
Collng Nald
Penny Club
Ida Inscor
Phoebe Weed
Jewell Thrasher
Forty Five Members Added to Legion Roll in Enterprise
The Enterprise area reports a membership drive for American Legion Post No 9 adding forty five new names. A cash award is offered for the largest attendance increase, while graves in a local county are to be honored for Armistice Day. The drive covers the eastern half of the county with sections showing varying participation.
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Caffer
Diane
Alee
Robbie Smith Rites To Be Held Today
Robbie Smith and Mireibert Emith of Dothan faced arrangements for a funeral service today at Perahchee with Feestee Eh sevenamts and others mentioned. The article notes trial war ta teller and Harten Punerat had charge of arrangements.
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Mireibert Emith
Dothan
Praite Fm
Tofay Furnetn
Perahchee
Dheek Toh Seretery
Harten Punerat Fo
Taxpayers urged to seek lower county assessments
The message from Kepy enabiler of the First National Bank of Headland and Eapy Mercantile Co urges Henry county taxpayers to request tax assessors set 50 to 60 percent less on this year’s property values. He cites falling commodity prices and overall decline in property values, urging appeals to the Board of Review or County Commissioners and calls for a 60 percent basis if assessments do not drop.
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Fist National Bank of Headlant
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Headland
Urgor Menry County
Kepy
Fispy
Henry County
Board of Review
Court of County Com
Alumni Dutch Lunch Draws College Leaders in Birmingham
Birmingham Southern College president Dr. Guy F. Snavely and Alum ni Association head M. Shannon will headline a Saturday Dutch lunch at a Houston hotel venue. Speakers include Head Coach Jeni Gillem and Athletic Director Carey Robinson with event coordination by Hobert Kenrey of the Birmingham Southern College Association. The gathering aims to connect alumni across the Southeast and features remarks on university athletics and alumni activities.
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Guy F. Snavely
Birmingham Southern College
M. Shannon
Alumni Association
Jeni Gillem
Carey
Robinson
Houston
Anon
Hobert Kenrey
Hirmingham
Alutin
Uirmingham Hauthern
Hirmingham Seithers
Nba Ir
Alsuimmay
Slil Alvy
Credit corp of half a billion re formed in 48 hours
AP dispatch reports Governor Harrison of the Federal Reserve Bank in New York informed President Hoover that a proposed five hundred million dollar credit corporation would be formed within 48 hours. Rapid steps to set up the institution were under way with details complete and to be announced to clearing houses and stock market groups nationwide. The board would total twelve directors, one from each Federal Reserve district.
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Harrison
Federal Reeserve Bank
New York
Harrison Toll
Rapid Arepa
Federal Reserve District
Cotton production estimate rises to 16 284 000 bales
Washington AP report shows the Department of Agriculture pegs this year’s cotton output at 16 284 000 bales, up from 15 685 008 bales four months earlier. The October 2 ginning total reached 13 032 000 bales with national crop conditions at 63 percent of normal. Alabama ginning totals and state conditions are noted, with the statewide production projected around 4 489 000 bales and 52 percent of normal ginnings reported in the period noted.
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Eyuditions
Department of Agriculture Touloy
Alabama
Lindberghs Return to U S Aboard Ship
The Lindberghs sail back to the United States aboard a ship, with a crowded pier greeting them and the presence of officials including the American Consul General. The scene includes mention of Tokyo and Seattle as related points in their voyage and details of the departure timing.
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Today's Cotton Market in New York
Market report notes fluctuating cotton prices in New York with mixed demand and weather signals. Traders monitor futures, spot quotes, and export demand amid cautious activity and modest gains.
Diphtheria spreads in Dothan area and quarantine breaches
Dr Granger urges immediate toxoid and antitoxin for exposed children under 30 years as new diphtheria cases rise in Dothan. He warns quarantine violations impede control and notes seven recent cases with four active. A warrant targets Trudie Gresham for breaking quarantine as officials plan clinics and Schick testing in schools.
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Houston County Health Unit
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Ctty
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Health Office
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Southside
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Schick
Dothan
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Grangor Han
Calhoun
Mirae Trudie Greshrin
Webb
Meridian
Minn
Soliviter Calhoun
Mav Greshein
Henner de. Grange
Mrs Eliza Lane 90 Dies After Illness In Forsyth
Mrs Eliza Lane 90 died after a long illness at her home on Peng Street. The obituary notes services were held with Rev M Meeema and local family members present. Present at the service were F Bennett J Rants Rowem Stenvers Seah Lapsamen and Auburn Hol.
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Hiness
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Hears
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de Forrester Sn Chatze
M. Meeemanif
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J OW
Berar
Bennett
F. J Rants
Rowem Stenvers
Seah Lapsamen Tew
Auburn Hol- Inna
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