Interstate Commerce Commission approves rail extensions in Florida and Alabama
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorizes the Marianna and Blountstown Railway to acquire and operate the Florida Gulf Railroad and to build two extensions from Greenwood to Marian na and Wilton to Dothan. The 32 mile and 9 mile extensions would connect at Wilson, five miles southeast of Dothan, to improve profitability and traffic. Witnesses from Do than testified in Marianna during the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Dothan
Wilson
W Commission
Marianna & Mtetown Railway
Alabama, Florida
Commerce Commission
Marianna
Do 1
Delegates Attend Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers
Mal delegates from Dothan join Birmingham attendees for the Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers conference in Birmingham at the Moulton hotel. Guests include Mrs B Flagworthy national first vice president and speakers from the University of Alabama and Southern College focusing on safeguarding childhood through community cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Baxley
J. Sawford
Ruth Hamner
H. Wright
Dothan
Birmingham
Alamo Congress of Parents and Schors Associations
Strow
Biringham
Morne
Moulton
B. Flagworthy
J. A. Kellar
Labema Educational Association
C. B. Green
Hools
J. D. leBure
University of Alama
J. E. Berthurst
Southern College
Lawyer for Woolworths Manager Fights Sock Theft Suit
Juanita Etheridge sues J C An d Manager of the Dothan Woolworth store in circuit court for 3000 alleging loss of socks allegedly tied to Anthony. The filing notes prior related actions and claims the manager was deceived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Etheridge
J. C
Dothan F
Woolworth
Anthony
Tokay Wines Feted As Harvest Festival Continues
Tokay, Hungary, Oct. 19 AP The Tokay harvest festival is in full swing in the Villages region despite rain dampening events. The celebration honors the famed Tokay wine noted in legend for truth and diplomacy, amid an unprecedented depression. The festivity will run through Sunday night as producers report strong enthusiasm and rising export rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokay
Hungary
United
Cleric’s Trial Hears of Rooming House Stay
A rooming house operator testified at the trial of Rev. Althea Berrie that the former Cumberland Presbyterian minister stayed several nights at her establishment under the name Mr. Stephens with a woman. The witness could not confirm the woman’s identity as his late wife, whom he is accused of poisoning. The defendant later married a 19 year old, whom she wed two months after the first Mrs. Berrie’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Oklo
Tooming House
Althea Berrie
Cumberland Presbyterian
Stephens
Mary Potts
Kiwanis Farm Jubilee Draws 150 Farmers at Porters Fairyland
More than 150 farmers attended the Houston county Kiwanis citizen's jubilee opening at Porter's Fairyland. W. R. Jordan chaired the committee. Dr. F. G. Granger spoke on The Underprivileged Child and Mrs. W. G. Pruett demonstrated hog curing methods. A.P.I. experts were scheduled to speak and a basket dinner featured the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Houston County
Porter’s Fairyland
Dothan Kiwanis Club
W. R. Jordan
M. D. Black
F. G. Granger
W. G. Pruett
A.P.I
Dothan Kiwanians
Houston
Eggplant growers form cooperative marketing group
In Clearwater Florida AP dispatch reports forty eggplant growers met to arrange cooperative marketing. The typical grower operates about 60 acres with crop usage of 175 crates per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearwater
Fla
U. S. Oil Recovery Reported By Hoover Panel
Washington October 19 The Federal Oil Conservation board told President Hoover the American oil industry shows early signs of emerging from the world slump The report warns continued stability hinges largely on the east Texas area and urges stronger joint interstate and federal control and conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Federal Oil Conservation Board
Petroleum
East Texas
Safe Driving Rules for Overtaking Car Passes
A warning urges drivers to avoid left side passing on curves and crests. Citing 2,470 deaths and 39,080 injuries in such crashes, the piece cites the Model Municipal Traffic Ordinance urging drivers to wait for clear visibility before overtaking and passing to prevent head on collisions and save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bureau of Casualty and Underwriters
A Pole for Every Pup in Cleveland Suburb
Harley L. Clarke head of a Cleveland area lumber firm devised a dog exercise post with a swivel chain to keep pets safe from traffic. Neighbors approved and Clarke expanded to mass produce the Practical Novelty Post for department stores and dog firms, now making about a thousand weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Harley L. Clarke
Cleveland
Clarke
Murder verdict against preacher in Carroll killing
W T Miller Free Will Baptist preacher was found guilty of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Albert Carroll 21 in the Goodman community. The jury recommended life imprisonment. The incident grew from a dispute over shares in a peanut crop on Miller's farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
E. C. Orme
J. W. Hicks
J. C. Yarbrough
Mike Solile, Jr
Carrolls
Albert Carroll
Protesting ruling on Dothan Andalusia game unclear
Bruce Flurry of Dothan High said the Alabama Athletic Association has not ruled on the Dothan Andalusia football game eligibility issue. The district board met in Enterprise with committee members including John C. Lewis and C L Martin to review Maxwell’s eligibility but took no action and delays remain before a decision.
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Alabama Athletic Association
Dothan
Andalusia
Bruce Flurry
Dothan High School
The
Association
Enterprise
Flurry
Paul Tubb
John C. Lewis
C. IL. Martin
Maxwell
Dothen
Mrs. Flurry
W. F E. Snuggs
Ozark
H. L. Taylor
Straughn
W. M. Hughes
Troy
Tigers Present Stronger Backfield in Ozark Contest
Dothan faces Dale High School at Ozark Friday with Jack Riley returning to form after a foot injury. Riley played parts of the first half but showed hampered play, while Dugerle Bailey recovers from a bruised knee. Guard Harry Anderson, at 199 pounds, drives hard in scrimmage and could earn a starting spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Riley
Dothan
Dale High School
Ozark
Riley
Dugerle Bailey
Harry Anderson
Thei Schetx
Scrimmage notes show Azark tear and offense adjust
Report from yesterday scrimmage indicates improved team perception on offense. Dothan coaches focus on ball handling and spacing as they evaluate the Azark unit. Details are unclear due to transcription errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Throngs greet Roosevelt in Pittsburgh on campaign swing
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt arrived by special train in Pittsburgh at 9 am to address crowds and then move to Wheeling before returning for an evening speech. Police and crowd surges accompanied the visit as women cried out for a view of Roosevelt. Senator Robert LaFollette urged voting for Roosevelt and Democratic candidates in Wisconsin.
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Pittsburgh
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wheeling
W. Va
Franklin D
Madison
Wis
Robert LaFollette
Roosevelt
LaFollette
New England Coast Storm Intensifies Across Region
A northeast storm moving along the New England coast today grows more intense with three deaths reported in Jamestown Rhode Island when a fishing party was swept from rocks. Boston area sees three inches of rain in 24 hours, 50 mph winds at sea, and harbor chaos as prisoners are marooned. In Fairmont West Virginia two river barges arrive for a planned ark foundation start.
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Boston
New England
Block Island
Greater Boston
A.m
Jamestown
R. I
Hartson Morrin
Deer House of Correction
Inter-City Rotary Meet Planned for Dothan Tuesday
About 100 Rotarians will gather in Dothan Tuesday night for an intercity meeting. Attendees include representatives from Blakely Marianna Enterprise Tallahassee Mobile Montgomery Troy Selma. Governors Algernon Biitt James Donn and Ed Flanders will attend. The Houston hotel serves as headquarters.
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Dothan
Dupree Davis
Alabama
Davis
Houston Hotel
Red Cross State Conference Opens in Birmingham
The Red Cross plans a statewide conference October 24 and 25 at the Tutwiler hotel in Birmingham. Theme is The Red Cross In the Present Emergency. Delegates will discuss flour and cotton distribution, federal relief funds, and local leadership development. notables include James L. Fleser H J Hughes and William Carl Hunt. Local speakers from Alabama include L L Patterson Miss Roberta Morgan and Dr J S Thomas. Gov B M Miller to address first session with John McDuffie presiding.
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Red Cross
Clyde Baird
Alabama
Tutwiler
Birmingham
James L. Fleser
American National Red Cross
H. J. Hughes
William Carl Hunt
L. L. Patterson
Etowah County
Roberta Morgan
Jefferson County
J. S. Thomas
B. M. Miller
John McDuffie
Mobile
South
Baird
Dothan
Houston County
J. H. Bryson
Wright Dedication Set For Wright Monument at Kill Devil Hill
The War department fixes November 19 as the dedication date for the Wright monument at Kill Devil Hill near Kitty Hawk North Carolina. The triangular granite shaft stands 60 feet high and honors Orville Wright and the first powered flight on December 17 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Kill Devil Hill
Kitty Hawk
N.C
Congress
Orville Wright
Senate Hearing on Appropriations Bills Draws 200 Spectators
About 200 people packed the Senate chamber in Montgomery as the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee held a two hour hearing on new appropriations recommended by the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee. Delegations from state departments pushed for funding, while the proposal would trim general appropriations by roughly 2.5 million and affect education and state services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Montgomery
Senate Chamber
Senate Finance and Taxation Committee
Brothers wounded in store gun duel over money dispute
Hugh and I D Barnhill were seriously wounded in a Monday night gun duel at their grocery store. Witness Perry Willis said Clarence Graves, a neighbor, testified the shooting followed money loans tied to a customer and alleged romance with Mrs Barnhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh A. Barnhill
Dothan
Hugh Barnhill
Clarence Graves
Hugh
I. D
J.D
I.D
Perry Willis
Graves
Willis
Wils
Barnhill
American Legion
D.A.V
Miss Clendinen Dies At Abbeville Former Birmingham Teacher
Carrie Stewart Clendinen, former Birmingham schools teacher, died last night at her Abbeville home after six months illness. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Birmingham and sister of I S Walker of Dothan. Funeral planned at her Abbeville residence with Rev Lemuel Green officiating. exact time not announced. Dewing & Rhotes in charge.
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Carrie Stewart Clendinen
Birmingham
Abbeville
First Methodist Church of
I. SS. Walker
Dothan
B. W. Clenndinen
Mas. Clendinen
T. A. Clendinen
Ft. Myers
Fie
James Clendinen
Thomasville
Ala
Rosa J
Rebe
Lawler
Marian Clendinen
Pau- Une Eepy
Lemuel Green
Dewing & Rhotes
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Ea & Blountstown
Oa F. G. Railroad
Gion
Greenwood
Florida City
Kiwanis
Greece
United States
Samuel Insull
Chicago
Europe
Andrew J. Viachos
Charles A. Bellows
Viachos
U. S
Joe B. Williams
Tennessee Highiey Patrol
Maxwell Ir
Andaluela Scheol
Tigers
Gov. Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Kohler
John Chapple
James Blaine
ARK OF Healing
Fairmont
Syererce
Gena’e Temperance Committee
Madina
Craft
Mullins
Tallapools
Bonner
Wilcox
Darden
Coors
Brown
Russel
Hubbard
Pike
Oyster
Clendinen
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