Rural Free Delivery Turns 50 In Alabama Milestone
The 50 year history of Rural Free Delivery in Alabama is highlighted with facts on first routes, carriers, and the growth to 862 routes covering 42 159 miles. Key figures include Senator Thomas H Watson known as the father of RFD and Postmaster General Robert Hannegan praising the system. The piece notes Alabama’s early start and ranking among states in mileage.
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Thomas H. Watson
Gea
Watson
RFD
Paul Brown
D-Ga
Post Office Department
Grover Cleveland
House
Senate
People's Party
Robert Hannegan
James T. Ross
Alabama
Ross
Opelika
Georgia
Quitman
City Issues Three Building Permits for Stores and Home
Building permits totaling 8500 were issued by the City Fire Department yesterday. Van Rich received a 500 permit at 117 West Main for store repairs. Roscoe Wright was approved for a 8000 store at 304 West Burdeshaw. Coke Jones Jr. secured a 3000 residence permit for 1601 Tacoma.
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Tarea
van Rich
West
Main Street
Roscoe Wright
Burdeshaw Street
Coke Jones, Jr
Tacoma Street
Modest Jesse Forrester A Bulwark For Dothan Civic Efforts
Jesse Forrester, a longtime Dothan civic figure, is celebrated for leading the Houston County Tuberculosis Association and serving as chair of the Cowarts division in War Bond drives. He co-owns Sanitary C ealry with FE H W Eddins, runs a major Jersey cattle dairy, and has championed local charities, the Chamber of Commerce, and the War Chest while raising two children with Katherine Pruett.
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Nat G Faulk
Jesse Forrester
Houston County
Forrester
Houston County Tuberculosis Association
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Houston County Society For Crippled Children
Red Cross
Dothan
Mr. Forrester
Cowart
Tuberculosis Association
Society For Crippled Children
Thin County
Chamber of Commmerce
Napier Field
Cowarts
War Chest
Dauhin United Charities Chest
Red Cros
Boy Scout Organization
Farm Bureau
Alabam
Jersey
Sanitary Cealry
Jersey Coc
Alabama
Dundee
Wartford
Ardilla
Auburn
Mr. Eddins
Katherine Pruett
Newton
Newton Junior College
Montevalls
Csewton
Phol
Faith
EB. H. Eddins
Eagle
License Deadlines Approaching Here Penalties Cited
County clerks warn property owners and probate court participants of upcoming license deadlines. Delinquent fees include a 1 percent penalty plus a 50 cent citation fee after a specified date. Private Judge Saxon Poyner notes penalties apply for late renewals.
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Priviege Leenves
Tovwil
Unere
Dele
Dted
Pravate
Saxon Poyner
Penalty Details on Auto License Delinquencies
The 15 percent penalty goes to the license in spector with state imposition only. Delinquent fines do not go to the county. Auto owners have until midnight November 15 to apply for license plates and face penalties if delinquent.
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