Dothan Dedicates Wiregrass Memorial Stadium Amid Rain
Crowds parade through Dothan to honor the Wiregrass Memorial Stadium dedication at the city built $60 000 venue. Senator Heflin spoke to thousands as sponsors from local schools vie to be the stadiums season sponsor while a football game against Hartford-Dothan followed, despite rain.
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Dothan
Wiregrass Memorial Stadium
City of
Alabama
Senator Ueflin
Dothan Jewelry Co
Rohi Officer Acquitted In Geneva County Murder Trial
Jurors found Jarlie Campbell not guilty of the murder of Hortie Mae Woodham, an 18-year-old Webb girl, in a case tied to a rape theory. The verdict came after a three hour deliberation and Campbell was spirited away from town amid no celebration. Prosecution argued Woodham was assaulted near Columbia on February 27. defense claimed infection and other factors caused her death.
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Jarlie Campbel
Hortie Mae Woodham
Tie Mae Woodham
Geneva
Pbell
Impbell
Miss Woodham
Miss Anns
Hottie Mae
Campbell
Hortie
Obia Road
British Flier H C Donald Missing After Solo Flight
News from Oct 18 reports no word on Commander H C Donald after he departed solo for England yesterday. At 10 pm eastern no contact. 24 hours of fuel remained per his estimate. Also dated Oct 18, reports from Hamel and Cramer note flight from Newfoundland to Stockholm ended with a Greenland forced landing. officials promise celebration upon return.
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Associated Press
H. C. Donald
England
Ablin
Mander H. C. MacDonald
Newfoundland
Pp. m
Hamel
Cramer
Bertsel
Parker Cramer
Ford
Stockholm
Greenland
Legation
Stop Signs To Halt Cars At Crossings In Dothan
City council passes ordinance requiring full stop at all railroad crossings within limits. E. H. Stewart elected City Engineer at 250 per month, replacing retiring Rhett Williamson. Tax levy set at 12 1 2 percent on taxable property for 1928 29. Purchase rules tightened with mandatory purchase orders and competitive pricing. Gasoline and kerosene distributors taxed at two cents per gallon. Continues on page two.
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E. H. Stewart
Rhett Williamson
Dothan
Vaughn urges airport need for Dothan growth
J I Vaughn, addressing the Kiwanis Club, argues Dothan's lack of air navigation facilities risks isolation and stunted growth. He says plans already in place could keep members busy for two years and calls for action to turn visions into reality.
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Dothan
J. l. Vaughn
Kiwanis Club
Vaughn
Les
Auburn Tigers Rage To Prove Itself In 1920s World Of Football
Auburn enters a new week after three early losses, focusing on fundamentals, blocking, and tackling as Coach Bohler trains the Plainsmen for the Mississippi game in Birmingham on October 20. Injuries prompt rehabilitation as reserve players prepare for the challenge and a strong team spirit remains despite setbacks. The Rat attack of the Gators is also back in practice after a first defeat.
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Victor Savage
Auburn
Ala
Auburn Tiger
Plainsmen
Mississippi
Birmingham
Florida
Magic City
Tiger
Donations Pile Up For Salvation Army Drive In Dothan
Despite bad weather the Dothan drive raises 702 dollars for the Salvation Army fund with 130 in cash and the rest pledged. George Y Malone gave the largest single gift. Captain Dyson expresses optimism, noting many local businesses and residents contributed Tuesday and Wednesday including Buick Co Consolidated Grocery and Beall Dry Goods Co among others.
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Salvation Army Fund
Dyson
Dothan
Robin Bird
Annie N. Brooks
Janey Brooks
Troy Childs
Ro K. Council
Mr. Capps
J. D. Campbell
J.C. Calhoun
G. T. Cosper
M. Crim
Geo. Cotton
Consolidated Grocery Co
Erline Curler
James Crawford
J. A. Douglas
W. M. Lewis
Honr. Martin
Geo. ¥. Malone
S. BR. May
T. H. McEntyre
Annie McCarty
H.R. McClintock
Roy L. McGill
Weather in Alabama Fair and Mild Tonight
Forecast shows fair weather in Alabama with cooler tonight and Friday turning partly cloudy. Gentle north winds bring light air and pleasant conditions across the state.
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Alabama
National Democratic Committee Appeals for Campaign Funds
The National Democratic Committee urges funds to support Gov Smith and Sen Robinson campaigns. Treasurer James W. Gerard wires The Eagle asking Democrats in Dothan and nearby areas to contribute subscriptions of one dollar or more. Telegram text follows.
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National Democratic Committee
Gov. Smith
Jon Robinson
James W. Gerard
National Committee
Democrats of
Dothan
Baptists Elect Harry K. Martin Moderator
Dr John Dawson of Howard College spoke at the Columbia Baptist Association meeting at Hickory Grove church. The session ends today with reports from the Ministerial Educational and Temperance committees and new standing committees to be appointed. Officers re elected include Moderator Harry K Martin Clerk EB Whiddon and Treasurer F S Sellers.
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John ©. Dawson
Howard College
The
Columbia Baptist Association
Hickory Grove Church
Ministerial Educational Committee
Temperance Committee
Harry K. Martin
EB. J. Whiddon
Tressurer
F. S. Sellers
Dothan Hosts Elba In Pivotal High School Clash
Word of rain delays the Hartford Dothan opener at Dothan’s new fifty thousand seat arena. Elba High’s road squad, praised as possibly the best produced, brings a strong backfield led by Kalver Jackson and Paul, with line anchor Wilkes and Roberts. Elba's backers reportedly pool for a large point spread as Dothan eyes a midweek tune up ahead of a date with Elba.
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117Th Field Artillery
Main Street
Studium
Dothan
Etba
Varity
Paul
Kalver
Jackson
Taylor
Benes
Pieree
Kendrick
Lee
Parker
Elba
Wilkes, Roberts, Fountain
W. Prescott
Trott Dies At 73 In Dothan Home
Penjamin I. Trott, 73, died at his daughter Mrs. C C Dempsey's home at 4 this morning. Funeral at his residence 305 Park Avenue at 4 p.m. Dr H C Bana to officiate. Survived by daughters Mrs C C Dempsey and Mrs J W Walden and brother W M Trott. Pallbearers listed. Dothan Undertaking Co. in charge.
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Penjamin I. Trott
C. C. Dempsey
Park Avenue
H.C. Bana
J. W. Walden
W. M. Trott
Wade Griffin
Arthur
Champion Jerseys Named at National Dairy Show
In Memphis on October 18 Imperial Matilda's Bell owned by Taft Land Jersey Farm Taft Texas was chosen grand champion Jersey cow. Junior champion went to Jolly Star owned by Mrs George D Eustis Madisonville Ohio.
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Memphis
Taftland Jersey Farm
Taft
Texas
Jolly Star
George D. Eustis
Madisonville
Ohio
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