Federal building program lists Alabama posts and courts
A Federal Works Agency list to Congress includes seventy five new federal buildings in Alabama with a $400,000 post office and courthouse for Dothan among projects. Other items cover Abbeville, Geneva, Brundidge, Clayton, Elba, Hartford, Headland, Samson, and Mobile sites with costs from $90,000 to $400,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Post Office
FWA
Court House
Dothan
Congress
Federal Works Agency
Associated Press
Washington
Abbeville
Geneva
Brundidge
Clayton
Elba
Hartford
Headland
Samson
Saxon
Washington Dispatch
Eewep Oy Wiageweciin
John R. Steelman
Alabama
Livingston
Troy
Tuscaloosa
Homewood
Birmingham
Bessemer
Unclaimed Checks Probe Draws Public Letters
U. S. Commissioner J. W. Daughtry reports government efforts to identify rightful owners of unclaimed checks tied to land condemned for Napier Fire. Since the announcement, many correspondents claim past land interests, urging the office to verify if funds belong to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
J. W. Daughtry
Napier Fie
Daughtry
Dixon backs calendar day Clayton amendment debate
Former Gov. Frank M. Dixon defends the calendar day system tied to the Albania Legislature and urges further trial before the Clayton amendment votes in the November 5 general election. He notes his administration created the system and discusses its operation during Sparks era and two subsequent sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat C. Faulk
Frank M. Dixon
Albania
Dixon
Chauncey Sparks
Gerves
Dothan Man John Roney Killed in Wreck Near Dothan
John Samuel Roney 34 of 920 South Foster Street was fatally injured Friday night on W Highway 241 two miles north of Dothan when struck by a coupe driven by Far Moody Moring 25 of Abbeville. Moring posted bonds totaling 800 and was charged with driving while intoxicated and manslaughter. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Ward Wilson Chapel. burial in Selma cemetery with several relatives named as pallbearers and survivors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Samuel Roney
Foster Street
W. S
Dothan
Far Moody Moring
Abbeville
Moring
Roney
Honey
B.G Farmer
Ward ‘Wilson Chapel
Selma
AD. Zhineden
Calf Purchases for 4-H Delayed by Price Decontrol
Houston County 4-H Club calf orders for the Fat Stock Show and Sale were canceled due to the lifting of price ceilings. Assistant County Agent Clarke Ruddee said calves may be bought later at a lower price, but only about three members remain interested. State specialist Festerdey and Auburn Extension Service staff noted the rapid price increase after ceilings were removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Clarke Ruddee
Festerdey
Rudder
Cld
W. H. Gregory
Auwarn Extension Service
Auburn
Kansas City
Gregory
Wreckage of Private Plane Found in Mississippi Swamp
A fisherman found the wrecked private plane in a Mississippi swamp near Meridian. Four men aboard are identified by papers in pockets as Leon Bychus, Howard Grimes, Earl Keith, and William Granberry. The plane, likely crashed Friday night, appeared to have clipped a tree on approach. The report notes Army discharge papers and addresses tied to the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Meridian
Miss
Creu Leon Bychus
Route 1
Mina
Tex
Hog East Pine Shew
Wiliam
East Jown Ling Street
Viewtons
Grimes
Tickes Dale On Co
Tut
Okla
L. Skinner
Sherif W. ¥. Brome
Okatibbre
Meridian's Bay Field
Skinner
Niles
Bruce Maddox Dies By Self Inflicted Shot In New Brockton
Bruce Maddox former resident died instantly from a heart shot while at his sister Mrs. Bill Gunter’s New Brockton home. Police Chief Shelley Wilson said family trouble was the motive. Maddox had returned from Birmingham to seek bus employment. Jim Cullemer found the body. funeral arrangements were handled by Searcy/Funeral Home in Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Maddox
Deathan
Shelley Wilson
New Brockton
Maddox
Bill Gunter
Wilson
Gunter
Jim Cullemer
Cullemer
Mews Brockton
Birmingham
Dothan
Searcy/Funeral Home
Enter+rise
Charities Chest Campaign Opens In City Tuesday
The United Charities Chest drive begins Tuesday with a goal of 23500 and 750 letter recipients already sent. Clyde Lovern reports slow response but notes the drive aims to reduce overlapping in welfare appeals. The campaign expands to about 1000 sellers and lists participating groups including Salvation Army and Boy Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charities Chest
United Charities Chest
Clyde Lovern
Special Gifts Division
Ob Wild
Camp Backhe
Napier Preid
Lavern
Luvern
United Charities Chest Plan
Salvation Army
Houston County
Amenea Ceneer Society
Boy Scouts
Gas Scouta
Houston County Department of Public Welfare
Houston Hatch
Saptalia
Now Ladies You Can Lower Your Skirts
Washington reports that the Civilian Production Administration lifted the 18S restriction on women’s clothing, ending wartime limits created April 6 1942. The change allows longer skirts and three piece ensembles to appear in stores starting Monday morning, easing fabric restrictions once aimed at conserving materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lumyer Akirit
Ingal
All Cotton Exchanges Close As Prices Break
Prices in cotton markets collapse as exchanges shut amid wartime controls. Leather shortages threaten shoe prices. officials say price ceilings on hides will stay until supply improves, with by products and fat from cattle under ongoing control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Markinson
Washington
Eci
Teather Annies
QPA
OPA
Paul Porter
White House
Porter
Idesabaskins
Army
Navy
Marines
Mitiang
Aitigt
Lanine
T. W. Kiensen
New York
Bank Head Confirms Missing 90000 Treasury Funds
Aly Cullman AP reports the president of the Leoth Matin Bank confirms a shipment of 90000 from the Federal Reserve Bank of Birmingham was mislaid. Bank officials say investigators are examining the transfer and media confusion persists as inspectors work on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Aly
Leoth Matin Bank
Birmingham
Sawyer
Otto
Football Roundup: Alabama Falls to Tennessee Tulane Edges Auburn
Alabama bowed to Tennessee while Tulane upset Auburn 32 to 0 in a roundup of college games. The report highlights big runs and key scores across major matchups, noting Army's continued success and Texas' 20 to 0 win over Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Tennessee
Tulane
Auburn
State Farmers Urged To Hold Their Cof fen
The record shows a distressed, garbled plea urging State Farmers to hold their coffers. It references agricultural themes and warns of financial strain, with scattered mentions of cotton, prairie, and weather context. The text remains unclear and fragmented, offering limited concrete facts beyond the call to action.
Vandenberg Calls On Russia To Help Make United Nations Work
Senator Arthur Vandenberg urged Russia to cooperate to strengthen United Nations efforts amid postwar tensions. He argued Moscow must fulfill its international duties and help sustain peace while the United States and allies pursue collective security and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandenberg
Russia
United Nations
Bear raid probe looms as cotton markets shut
The Cotton Exchange suspend ed Saturday trading across major markets after a sharp price collapse tied to alleged bear raids. Senator Thomas and the Senate Agriculture Committee pledged hearings as the Department of Agriculture opened an inquiry into three days of declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Wit
Cuiten
Elmer Thomas
Jd-Oklar
New York Exchange
Board of Menntern
Thomen
Ite
Housewives To Serve Meat Dinners Today
Thousands of housewives will serve meat at Sunday dinners as packinghouses expanded cuts on the market after price controls were removed. Prices varied, with some cuts marked down while many beef and pork items remained scarce. Poultry grew cheaper, and overall supply increased as butchers expected further rollbacks in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Worthen
Thane
Trunk Hidden Cash Found in Recluse's New York Apartment
In a New York City apartment, a secret compartment in a trunk yielded a large cash fortune and jewelry after a prolonged search byHealy and Raymond. The estate attorney Healy and administrator Raymond oversaw removal of eleven barrels of trash during the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recluse
New York Gap
Mealy
Arnvert Raymerd
Woneg Yorn Staek Barhenge Fem
Dusmer Army
Weigle
Naturel
Dave Tater
Bfar
Attonent
Heaty
Raymond Atten
Healy
Raymond
iThey
Teveran
Weiate J
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birminham
Marine Hospital
Mobile
Emma Jean
A. H Roney
Fountain
Fla
Will
Carlos Roney
Fountain, Fla
Nessie Roney
Panama City
Joseph J. Roney
Chester Roney
Lakeland
Fila
Etta Bue Austin
Thompson
Beatrice Toole
Mamie Driggers
Inverness
Self
Shorty
William A. Slaggs
Munkoges
Casey
Neyville
Gecye W. Revell
Ashford
Harold Laarken
Cubalement
Beck
Glenn Davis
Toor
Blanchard
Cadeta Hame
Columbia
Tim
Bobby Layne
Texae
Arkahsax
Razorback
Spriets
Jons
Irfiena
Hwever
Ed Powell
Sharks
Morris Brows
Shari
Ull
Abbatta Ane
Geureia
Jim Austin
Im Ssour
Iowa State
Stardt
George Guerre
Michigis
Penn Steg Heterontrs
Cimaver Indica 9
Siemart Toy
State Capitol
Kirtland
Albany
Kate Capitol
Beagle
Ofurn
Montgomery
Hare
Catia
Egilon
Coleman
Arthur
Manidenberg
Micky
Peare
Hreed Vane
Sutaie
Tibet
Soviet Union
Bote
Byrnes
Marion
Benito
Cunfashon
Tusaia
United States
Tech Pobre
Dane
New York Cotton Exchange
Betursts
New Orleans
Houston
AML
Wall Street
Iane
Tnein
Thomas
Senate Agriculture Commiites
Thoinnes Verkn
Security and Exchange
Goramington
Renkindate
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!