27 Arrested Charged With Variety of Crimes
Weekend arrests by the sheriffs force include D. M. Burkett charged with killing Jeff Ricksodon of Tansey. Mary Jane King and Beatrice Petty face promotion offenses with whiskey and home brew seized. Several others from Madrid and Garrard’s Cross Roads tied to whiskey possession. Twelve jailed for public drunkenness and six for a skin game raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Elliot
Maxwell Avery
Courtney Man
Madrid
Hunter Garrard
Garrard’s Crossroads
Nu Icy Bottling Co Opens under Nu Grape Franchise
Max Shirley and N C Shirley announce the opening of Nu Icy Bottling Co on W Crawford Street in Dothan. The plant will manufacture and distribute Nu Grape and Nu Icy beverages with three delivery trucks, serving the local territory, while owners continue operations of Line Cela Bottling Co at Opp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Shirley
Ils W. Crawford Street
Nu Icy Bottling Company
Nu Grape
Dothan
N. C. Shirley
Nu Icy Bottling Co
Nu Icy
Aso
Cela Bottling Co
Opp
The
Eagle
Roxy Ann York dies at 22 awaiting burial at Ebenezer Church
Roxy Ann York aged 22 died at a local hospital Sunday afternoon after a lingering illness. She is survived by husband Wielard York four children her parents four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were to be held at Ebenezer Church at 3 pm with Rev Draum presiding. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Fellows and Forrester handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxy Ann York
Wielard York
Issiac Richard
Travers Bunner
Fimma Lev
Annie Pearl
J. A. Wendsor
Slocomb
Barney Windsor
Pansy
George
Axleford
John
Webh
Jess
Maude Bridges
Florence Win
Augusta Tew
Saget
Ebenezer Church
Draum
Fellows
Forrester
Philadelphia Radio Receivers Largely Made in City
Philadelphia area researchers estimate that about one third of radio receivers handled are manufactured in Philadelphia, indicating a strong local manufacturing footprint. The finding highlights the city’s role in radio production and related industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cow serum hailed as medicine by French doctors
Paris reports that a serum from cow’s milk touted by Baron Henri de Rothschild and Dr. Pierre Maze speeds wound healing. French Academy of Medicine notes its value in surgery with reports from Prof. Pierre Delbet and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Baron Henri de Rothschild
Pierre Maze
Maurice Helu-Rouyer
Marshal Ford
French Academy of Medicine
Pierre Delbet
Fifteen Cases Set for Trial in Court Today
Fifteen cases are set for the opening day of the criminal court session. Richard Fowler faces a first degree murder trial this week. Defendants including J S Holand William C Taylor Richard E Warrison Al Gibson and Henry Newman are to stand trial for robbing the Cottonwood bank on August 3rd. Today’s cases include Thomas W Hart arson in the third degree Emmett Miles embezzlement Johnnie Goodson assault with intent to murder Poney West grand larceny Walter Melnnis grand larceny. Other trials involve varied charges including several for violation of the prohibition law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Richard Fowler
J. S. Holand
William C. Taylor
Richard E. Warrison
al Gibson
Henry Newman
Cottonwood Bank
Thomas W. Hart
Emmett Miles
Johnnie Goodson
Poney West
Walter Melnnis
Seed loan repayment progress in county reported
Government seed loan bureau officials say over 70 percent of loans have been repaid to date and expect to finish county collections by schedule time or earlier. They caution that unpaid debts may cause more trouble but anticipate no difficulty in securing the due amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government
Seed Loan Bureau
Tuning Fork Battery Aids Deaf Persons in Paris Lab
In Paris a tonemetre device uses 169 tuning forks to alleviate deafness. Invented by Abbe Rousselot the instrument gains support from the Catholic Institute which funds a lab for research and trials. Canon Meunier supervises efforts while observers report mixed results as researchers explore fork tones from 32 to 42 vibrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Four More Bodies of Lake Steamer Crew Found
Grand Haven Michigan September 1947 report says four more bodies of crew members from the freighter An laste ie sank in Lake Michigan were recovered. The vessel carried 24 men. Captain Charles Brown and another crewman were among those found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Haven
Mich
Michigan
Lake Jay
Charles Brown
City Awarded Damages in Paying Suit
The city of Dothan was awarded 152.50 damages in a suit against J. N. Mullins and Mrs. W. B. Jeffries. The city claimed 610.48 for paving work on the defendants property. The defense argued paving reduced land value while the city said it increased it. jury verdict delivered Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Dothan
J. N. Mullins
W. B. Jeffries
Baseball Most Popular Sport at University of Oregon Track
Baseball attracts 30 percent of male students at Corvallis campus, topping varsity sports with 63 entrants. Football remains next, 52 students signed up for the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Ore
GOP
University of Oregon
Negro Dies From Knife Wounds After Church Fight
Roosevelt McCarty a 19 year old Negro man died at a local hospital after noon from knife wounds suffered in a fight over a circle at a Negro Church on the Graceville road 12 miles from Dothan Sunday afternoon. Will Maybern a Negro is suspected as the assailant and fled. police have not yet found him. Details are scarce but the confrontation is linked to the church gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt McCarty
Will Maybern
Graceville Road
Dothan
Lovely Describes Ohio's Press Coup at Ohio State
In Columbus reporters tour a glass enclosed, heated press area atop the horse shoe. A lounging room offers warmth and fall meal breaks with sandwiches and tea between halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Ohio State University
Parachute Tamper Fatality Shocks On Point Airport
A skydiver Kenneth Smith aged two years died in a fall at a New York airfield near Stamford. Witnesses reported a parachute issue as he descended. Investigators describe the incident as a fatal parachute malfunction with preliminary traction notes.
Tennessee To Lose Football Coach After Service
The article reports Tennessee facing the departure of a football coach who plans to enter military service for twelve years and may return for a coaching role at a future date. It notes possible positions at West Point and interest from other universities, with several offers circulating.
Fresh outbreak near Holy City claims 16 lives
News from Jerusalem reports a new outbreak at Hattin near the Sea of Galilee where Bedouin tribesmen suffered 16 dead and many wounded before British patrols dispersed them. Mendel Faurmen of Chicago filed the first death claim for his son Harry, a Hebron Yeshiva student, among victims including Americans.
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Holy City
Jerusalem
Hattin
Sea of Gallilee
Palestine
Mendel Faurmen
Ghicaga
Harry
Hebron
Ashford Man Buried Sunday in Local Church
James To Pti dies after brief illness at 70. Funeral services at Bluff Springs Church near Ashford with Rev J W White of Campbellton officiating. He moved to Ashford 20 years ago from Georgia and led religious civic activities. Survived by one daughter Mrs O W Sinquefield of Ashford. Pallbearers listed: AL Scott Carson Gia Woo Wel, J S Williams, FL Owens, Fo roa BZ Hamrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sdor James
Pti
Servic Grew
Ashford
Bluff Sprints Church
Oies
J. Wo. White
Campbellton
Georgia
Vna
Helo
The
Baptist Church
Dauhter
O. Wo Sinquefield
AL Scott
Carson Gia
J. S. Williams
Owens
Forroa
Hamrick
Feltas
Down Went McGinty Candy Store Riddle
A muddled dispatch from Tampa details a man named McGinty running a candy store amid garbled text about a voter matter and a protest. Prose is fragmentary with names and dates obscured by OCR errors, making precise events unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinty’ Man
Drive Starts To Save Criptic Stone Figures
Readers encounter a garbled report touching on a plan to preserve ancient stone figures. The fragmentary text references a figure in distress and a drive to protect cultural artifacts, with unclear names or locations due to OCR corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drive
Three to Face Murder Trial in November
In Columbiana in September 1941 three men Verdurcan Cecil Beddoe and Clarence Turner are charged with murder tied to a November incident. Paul O Lack solicitor announced the trio will stand trial when the term of court opens. All three were released on bonds of six thousand pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbiana
Verdurcan
Bedd
Frear
Paul O. Lack
Cecil Bad
Diame
Clarence Turner
Man jailed on murder charge in Jasper case
Jasper report states Mare Tenberry died from wounds after a dispute with O P Allen 48 a farmer. Allen is held in Walker County jail on a first degree murder charge after a late night shooting at Fortenter Y residence.
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Jasper
Fsan Maretenberry
O. P Allen
Firmer Allen
Walker County
Dace Fallow
Arlen
Fortentery
Explosion maims fifteen in Newburgh incident
Fifteen people were injured in a large blast and ensuing fires in Newburgh. Firemen searched rubble as debris from damaged buildings was cleared and three structures were heavily damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
CTV
Pucemen
Fee
Investigation into Roberts Field Administration
Gov Graves authorized Adv Gen Butler to conduct a rigid investigation into the administration of Maj Sumpter Smith commanding Roberts Field National Guard base in Birmingham. The inquiry focuses on use of military planes and personnel for commercial purposes at the base home to the 106th Observation squadron and the 167th Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Graves
F. Eugene Butler
Alabama National Guard
Maj. Sumpter Smith
Roberts Field
National Guard
Birmingham
106Th Observation Squadron
167Th Infantry
Ward Brothers Charged With Robbery Of Man
Ward brothers A and A G Ward of near Taylor were arrested and handed to county officers on charges of robbing Joe Garner on Saturday night along the Columbia road. Garner identified them. he was badly beaten with several teeth knocked out and his face badly bore d. Police lack full robbery details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. We
A. G. Ward
Near Taylor
Joe Garner
Sheriff's Force
Garner
Columbia Road
Conspiracy Charges Nolle Pressed Today
Charlotte notices report conspiracy to overthrow the government and related charges against textile workers and a labor leader. Multiple cases are mentioned with delays and a postponed hearing involving individuals at Sherby and Mrs. Mae Weigegrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolle
Charlotte
Egart Taday
International Labor
Sherby
Neral
Didi Mae
Skink Rare Find Reported Near Buffalo
A rare skink was found near Buffalo by guardian Toeg, a caretaker from an educational program. The discovery occurred during field work with notes pointing to the creature’s age and location near a cluster of clusters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Gardinee Toeg
Pansey Man Shot Dead Burkett Enters $200 Bond
Jeff Richardson of Pansey was shot and killed Saturday night at Burkett’s cotton house near Pansey. Eyewitnesses Pierce Bullock and England report Richardson advanced with a knife and Burkett fired, striking Richardson in the heart. Burkett is jailed on second degree murder charges with a $200 bond.
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P.M. Burkett
Pansey
Jeff Richardson
Burkett
Richardson
Messrs
Pierce
Bullock
England
Rollins
Cupid Is Busy Here Saturday
The end of the week saw a surge in marriage license issuances at the probate office. Permits were issued to Albert Augher of Vansy Route 1 and Mildred Ie-hy of Ashford Route 3, among many others from Dothan Ashford Cottonwood and nearby towns. This total surpasses daily highs from several weeks, say probate officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Augher
Vansy
Mildred Iiehy
Ashford
O. B. Harrell
Addie Ree Branton
Dothan
Carleton Lashley
Bernice Williams
Cottonwood
William A. Cameron
Opal Holland
Jack Caenire
Estelle Branton
Arthur
Ofice
Couple Buried At Holiness Church After Saturday Death
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waller White, aged 48 and 40, were buried at the Holiness Church yesterday afternoon with officiant Mrs Maths dayner. The couple died Saturday and are remembered by family including Mrs A. OP Wars and Min MLL Dearvg. The funeral was led by Forrester and Fellow with other relatives named from Graceville and Neaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holiness Church
Robert Waller White
Woleck
White Pensons Aga
Adow Ourvivings
Cottendie
St. UK
Graceville
Neaton
Forrester
Charice
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Houston County
Abbe Rousselot
Catholic Intitute
Clit
Meunier
Dhamyre
Persen
J.N. Mullins
Oneonta
N.Y
Kenneth Smith
Stamford
Salatte
Tyre
Peaz
Tennessee
Lis
Nteng Tong
Carter
Washington
Chis Navy
Geneva
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
William K. Shearer
Propis Cindit
Henry de Allen
Kansas
Samuel M. Shortridge
California
Joseph M. Robinson
Arkinasins
Son
James T. Pettigrew
Tampa
Fir
Boas
Werner
Tye
Soa
Atin
Ted
Orrerrdes
N. Y
Fey Bursa
Dart Apt
Capitol
Ward Brothers
Cleus
Wale
D. M. Burkett
Joe Rollins
Voltan
Rolling
Cobtain
Cupid
Catton Market
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