Help These Houston County Needy Demand Public Aid
A Welfare Board appeal lists urgent local needs for education and daily support including books, clothing, a bed, spectacles for a child, school dresses, lunches, and quilts. The Eagle endorses charity and provides contact numbers for contributing to nine or more cases, such as a widowed mother with three children and a 12 year old boy needing glasses.
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Houston County
C. L.collina
Welfare Board
Eagle
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16 reelects temporary officers
Organization of Dothan chapter No. 16 completed last night in city council chamber. M Medema was reelected as temporary commander, with Vance Ward treasurer and J L Shute adjutant and chaplain also chosen. Other officers named include Dr J L Bracewell senior vice commander and Dr L A Coltman junior vice commander. A Tuesday night meeting will set plans for Forget-Me-Not Sale Day on September 26, to honor the Battle of the Marne, following the same procedures as Poppy Day.
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Organization of Dothan
The
Disabled American Veterans
M. Medema
Siso Vance Ward
J L. Shute
J. L. Bracewell
L. A. Coltman
C. L. Mor Wn
W. L. Troot
the Marne
Constitution Week Observed By Dothan Kiwanis Club
National Constitution Week was observed by the Dothan Kiwanis Club at the Houston hotel with the public affairs committee leading the program. John W. Rish, Houston county representative and club member, spoke on What the Constitution Means to the American People, followed by two vocal solos by Othel Hall and piano by Mrs. M. D. Womack. W. C. Johnson of Little Rock promoted a music school. Eleven members planned to travel to Ozark for the inter club meeting tonight.
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Dothan Kiwanis Club
Houston Hotel
Public Affairs Committee
4. J. Vaughn
John W. Rish
Houston County
Othel Hall
M. D Womack
M.D. Womack
W. C. Johnson
Little Rock
Ark
Womack
Ozark
Hogs sold at Webb community sale pull high prices
Hogs sold by Houston county farmers at a Webb community sale yesterday brought total gross of 85 dollars. Prices ranged around 422 cents per pound for number ones, 4 cents for number twos, 3.5 cents for number threes. County farm agent J. H. Witherington announced results today.
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Houston County
Webb
J. H. Witherington
Annownesd
Tetay
Crop Holiday Plan Endorsed in South Carolina
The South Carolina House backed a crop holiday plan to prevent next year’s cotton production. The Senate approved the measure earlier, while observers doubted a Texas agreement would be reached soon. The farm board in Washington said no suggested relief plan met its endorsement, though it would aid cooperatives and may authorize a stabilization corporation to hold stocks off the market.
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Associated Press
South Carolina
Texas House
Senate
Farm Board
Washington
Texas
Courthouse Repair Nears Completion With Painting
D L Goodson in charge said courthouse work started weeks ago and will finish tomorrow morning with painting of seats in the court room. Virtually the entire building has been redecorated at an approximate total cost of 5000 dollars. The contractor will return to Valdosta Georgia after completion.
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D. L. Goodson
Goodson
Valdosta
To Issue Perfect Attendance Cards In County Schools
A total of 138 pupils in the county schools will receive perfect attendance certificates when county schools open next Wednesday. The certificates are awarded to pupils who are not absent or tardy for one year. Nineteen seats will be given to pupils who have not been absent or tardy for two years.
Enterprise Hospital Opens Tomorrow After Renovations
Enterprise hospital and estate will open tomorrow under Mrs. Ralph Harrell and Miss Mittie Parrish. Physicians in the city and county will operate it, replacing the former Pridgen scheme. Several rooms are furnished with more to come and a weekly free clinic will aid those needing medical advice. Also announced is Mrs Troy Childs leaving Van Ritch tablen ready-to-wear to join Montgomery Ward in the ready-to-wear department.
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Enterprise
Enterprise Hospital
Ralph Harrell
Igoffee County Memorial Hospital
Mittie Parrish
Pridgen
Troy Childs
van Ritch Tablen
Montgomery Ward
Childe
G. C. Chambers
Chikis
Young Trojan Quarterback Aims for Santa Monica Mayor
Marshall Dunneld ear Trojan quarterback of 1929-20, aged 20, enters Santa Monica mayoral race. He will be of legal voting age by December election. Dunneld also serves as president of a building company.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Marshall Dunneld
Ear
Trojan
Tuilding Company
North Carolina Plans 1932 Cotton Reduction and Live-at-Home Push
North Carolina will not grow cotton on state farms in 1932 as part of Gov Max Gardner’s live-at-home program. The plan aims to cut cotton acreage further, boost diversified crops, and increase food production for residents. Agricultural leaders project continued acreage reductions and greater independence for farmers.
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Raleigh. N
South
North Carolina
Max Gardner
Gardner
Agricultural College
William A Graham
Nevenuf
BE. C. Brooks
The
State College
Brooks
Woman Believed To Have Drowned Self In River Elba
Mrs. Fred Folsom, 35, whose shoes and towel were found on the Pea river bank, was found dead by searching parties after an all night effort. Family, neighbors say despondency over ill health prompted the act. Mrs Folsom, once Miss Gertrude Donaldson, was active in local church affairs.
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Elba
Ale
Fred Folsom
Pea River
Bils Folsom
Federal court two week session opens October fifth
United States court will convene here on October 5 with seven Wet Risk cases and 37 other civil matters on the docket for a two week session, clerk C R Farmer said. A number of criminal cases are listed, four or five local Prohibition defendants set for the session, Judge C B Kennamer to preside.
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United States Court
C. R. Farmer
Farmer
C. B. Kennamer
Pettus Wins Fishing Rodeo At Baldwin County
Dothan angler W H Pettus dominates the Baldwin County fishing rodeo near Foley winning the trout class with a 12 pound bass and securing top honors over 200 rival anglers. He receives a $25 tackle prize amid a two day event with dinners supplied for contestants and support from local firms and officials.
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W. H. Pettus
Dothan
Pettus
Baldwin County
Forley
Ixask Walton League
Burkhardt
Bear Point
Perdido Bay
Foley
Gulf
Walter Fish
Shedy Knoll
Perdido
Wold
Bibb Graves
Sargent f.Oh
Baltwin County
Alex Whiddon
Mr Pettus
Telephone Company Erecting New Poles In Town
The telephone company is erecting poles on North Oates West Newton West Powell and East North streets. Officials say the task should be completed this week and cables to close open wires are being installed. Pole installation will take about 39 days according to company officials.
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N. Oates
Newston
Powell
North
Te Setephane Company
Loyalty To Girl Sparks High School Backlash After Crash
Whiddon, of Dothan, injured when his car was rear‑ended by a loaded cottonseed truck near his home. Driver Hives of Columbia also injured. College officials refused to admit a student, prompting a campus display of loyalty by Dothan High School students. A court case arose over an alleged assault linked to the situation.
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Whiddon
Dothan
Bruies
Columbia
Maddox Ginning Company
Piskey Ga
Mc Whiddon
Ranchine van Pert
Dothan High School
Puplix
Alabama Woman's College
Young Son Of Late Dr Neff Seriously Ill In Chicago
An undated Chicago report notes the son of the late Dr Neff in critical condition after an illness or incident. The readable text confirms concern for the family and ongoing medical care in a city hospital.
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Dr. Neff
Chicago, Ill
Four Houston County Children to Have Operations
Four Houston County crippled children are slated for operations within the next two weeks. Officials say the procedures will be performed at Montgomery and Houston hospitals. The families await word on scheduling and outcomes as medical teams from Riverside and the region prepare to proceed.
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Houston County
Atlanta Texas Kidnapping Attack Leaves Four Wounded
HW Boyd a 6 year old station operator says four men seized him to abduct but he avoided capture. Two of the assailants died in the struggle while two more fled. Boyd described luring him into a car and firing as he resisted. Victims include Hardy Luce 45 and BIW Finn 38 with Boyd’s nephew Lady Sullivan 2 and Paul Sullivan seriously wounded. Motive unclear.
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Atlanta
Texas
Boyd
Lacuialnoa
Dent
Hardy Luce
Biw Finn
Boyd'n Elepaon
Lady Sullivan
Paul Sullivan
Arty Sullivan
Tita
Ciiling
Year's Club Work Planned by Alabama Federation
Montgomery Sept 24 25 meeting set to map annual program for the Alabama Federation of Women's Club. Executive board and federation officers will outline year long activities including monthly broadcasts with state radio stations and department chairmen directing American citizenship home economics fine arts public welfare and farming initiatives.
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Montgomery
API
I T Quinn
Alabama Federation of Women's Club
Reading
Bradford Knapp
Vhurn
Ogreehern
Flrat
Yrmeusie Mies
Farneman
Pele
Mre
Rogen Mobile
Adams
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Hogs Bell
S. Carolina
House
U.S. Board
Laurie T. Marshall
Thomas
Nogales
Ariz
University of Arizona
United States
C. B. Kencamer
W.H. Pettus
Telephone Company
Ortat Heitaln
Atlantic
England
Tem
Hood
Tym Weene
Rodney
Britain
Invergordon
Austen ‘Chamberlain Firat
Adratra
J.J. Whiddon
Near Dothan
Campbell
Compt
Dover
Abe Evi
Arbocnite
Bart
Deathne Iigh School
Katona
Keved Uid
ADELA
Pheer
Renret
Fett
Peter Dey
Chydren
Suna
Ares
Labama Federation
Itartene
Tacumbla
Morton Weesmer
Wf Johnston
Te Rotare
Tarren
Mir B. Way
Seth
Mir Lereile
Stockton
Mir
Rey
Archon Heat Ager
Astora
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