Dothan group seeks Judson college action on local girl's admission
A mass meeting in Dothan approved resolutions praising the girl’s character and urging her admission to Judson College. Delegations will visit Judson trustees in Troy Montgomery Marion and Andalusia to press admission steps after a prior advisory against applying at present. The case stems from a prior criminal assault charge against Dr J A Campbell in which he was acquitted.
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A. D. Whidson
Soni
Dothen
Harryin
Sarah Craw Bee
Judson College
Dothan
J. A. Campbell
Huntreds
Simés
Troy
J . Bashingky
Judson
T Montgomery
Bell
O'Neall
Andalusa
Mallory
Filma
A. D. Whiddon
Marian
Marion
Reliege
Last Band Concerts Of 117th Series To Be Held Tuesday
The final concert of the 117th Field Artillery Band series will be performed on the courthouse lawn Tuesday at 8 PM, featuring a selected program of requests. The weekly performances began in August, with director Airector and band members providing public music.
Two marriage licenses issued over the weekend
Two couples obtained licenses, James Hyatt of Dothan route one and Te Wt Whidden of Dothan route six, and Ralph Whitehead with Berto Both of Dothan route five.
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James Hyatt
Dothan
Whidden
Ralph Whitehead
Berto
Beth
England Backs Away From Gold Standard Crisis
England abandons the gold standard and raises the Bank of England discount rate as stock exchanges close worldwide. Parliament to pass fencing legislation and officials in Washington express confidence a quick fix will restore stability amid the global financial scare.
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Berlin
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Stockholm
Amsterdam
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Calcutta
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Paris
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England
Treasury
Washington
Panama City High to Play Friday Opens 1931 Grid Season
Bay High will bring a strong football squad to Dothan Friday at 3 30 p m for the season opener against the Tigers. Coach Verke expects a promising year with an average weight around 155 pounds and several lettermen in the starting lineup. Tubb emphasizes offense polish and practice will determine the starting line. Local teams west and southeast Alabama plus Bay High listed as upcoming opponents.
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Panama City
Bay High
Dothan Tigers
Panama Eleven
Ve Verke
Tubb
Tigers
Alabama
Lanier
Montgomery
Leonigh
Tallahassee
Bey High
All- ‘ Dame
Hartford
Geneva
Ozark
Enterprise
AML
Mnet
Dothan
Prevatt Golden Wedding Anniversary Near Cottonwood
On the second day of next month Mr and Mrs 3 K Prevatt near Cottonwood celebrate their golden wedding. Born March 1861 in Dothan, he married Addie Hammock October 2 1881. Ten children born, eight living, all but one near Cottonwood. They recall farm life, long years, and views on liquor. They plan a family celebration October 2 with children Minne Ray, Callie Richards, Ruble Outlaw, Bert Prevatt, Lonie Prevatt, and sons T L and W D Prevatt, the latter a World War I veteran who served in the Argonne.
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K. Prevatt
Cottonwood
Mr. Prevatt
Dothan
Addie Hammock
Prevatt
Lonie Prevatt
Birmingham
T. L
W. D. Prevatt
Argonne
Reno Divorces Not Always Recognized In Other Countries
British authorities have blocked about twenty marriages recently as Reno Nevada divorce decrees are not always valid for remarriage abroad. Officials note some British and American couples assumed foreign decrees would permit remarriage, but England may require different grounds or longer residential eligibility.
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London
Reno
Nevada
England
Somerset Hovee
United States
France
Alleged Drunks Jailed After Weekend Night Out
Teelre omen were jailed on charges of drunkenness Saturday night by city policemen. A quiet weekend was reported by county law enforcement officers.
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Teelre
275 AT BAY LINE PICNIC HELD HERE
Two hundred and seventy five employes of the Atlante and St Andrews Bay Railroad company attended the annual outing at Porter's Fairyland. Activities were under Fred Philips assisted by Pop Wright Alex Mathis and Carl Daw. The picnic left Florida City at 12 30 and arrived in Dothan at 4 p m. Entertainments included swimming athletic contests vaudeville stunts and square dance. Winners were named in several events including Bernice Bagsey Barton Andrews Marvin Hodges Dororthy Bagley and others. Prizes donated by Trilthan and Panama City merchants. A barbecue supper was served.
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Atlante and
St. Andrews Bay Railroad Company
Porter
Fairyland
Fred Philips
Panama City
Bernice Bagsey
Bary Andrews
M. B. Cutchens
R. L. Clements
Marvin Hodges
Bernice Bagby
Dorothy Mathie
Beth Bryan
Compaon Lake
Hermia Mmer
Trithan
Diphtheria Patients Should Stay At Home
County health officials urge parents to keep children with diphtheria at home for treatment and not bring them into the city. Officials report only a few cases in the county, with most in the country, said Dr. F. G. Granger, county health officer.
Dairymen Attend Houston Meeting on Milk Health Issue
A. Able head of state health inspection traveled to Montgomery after a meeting of Houston county dairymen at the health office. Public health concerns regarding milk were discussed by dairyman Dr FS Granger, with county health officer paying today’s visit.
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A. Able
Hstay
Montgomery
Houston County Daiymen
FS Granger
County Healthollicer
Congress Fights Complex Battle Over Farm Board
Washington AP report outlines a tug of war inside the new Congress over the Farm Board. Senators Reed and Brookhart clash on elimination, retention with changes, and potential transfer of powers to credit banks, with the revolving fund and loan collection central to the dispute.
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Congress
Farm Board
Reed
Republican
Pennsylvania
Inatsta
Toto
Brookhart
Town Republican
Federal Farm Log Board
Cottonseed Prices Discussed At Arkansas Meeting
Arkansas agricultural leaders meet in Little Rock to discuss cottonseed prices and ginning charges. Viarty J. Wilton, Southern Association of Agricultural Commissioners president, notes current cottonseed at 7 dollars per ton is too low to cover ginning and wrapping costs. He suggests low prices drive demand and pressure on growers.
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Little Rock
Arch
Agricultural Commissioners
Viarty J. Wilton
Comrolasioner of Agriculture
Laulgana
Southern ‘Ansociation of Agricultural Commissionere
Earl Poe
Arkasnan
Wilson
Cutton
Gifford Sees Local Agencies Tackling Idle Problems
Washington reports former director Walten Gifford expressing confidence that local agencies and private efforts will address unemployment. He notes cooperation with state and federal bodies and urges public support for coordinated action to share burden and create jobs.
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Gifford
Washington
APC
Walten Gifford
Ateser
Harten
Ongar
Prosperity Plan proposed for Houston County farmers
The Eagle urges Dothan readers to back a five year plan modeled after Colquitt County to boost Houston County farming. It calls for a county cash market for farm products and leadership to organize farmers, with plans to hear from W C Vereen of Moultrie regarding the approach at a Southern Livestock Association meeting in Moutrie next Thursday.
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Eagle
Dothan
Houston County
Horaton County
Colquit County
Georgia
Moultrie
Houston
W. C. Vereen
Moultrie Banking Co
Southern Livestock Association
Mouitrie
Vereen
Discaen
Hax
Businens
Earthquake in Japan Causes Deaths and Damage
Tokyo and surrounding areas were hit by Japan's strongest quake since 1924. Initial figures report 12 dead and 40 seriously hurt as telegraph lines failed. Shocks struck Gumma and Saitama Prefectures with collapsed houses and widespread panic in Tokyo and Yokohama. Thousands fled homes as tremors rattled the region.
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Japan
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Saitame
Yokohama
Hondo Island
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Train Between Here And Hartford to Be Discontinued Friday
Train service between Dothan and Hartford to be discontinued Friday on the Central of Georgia railway. Officials received Public Service Commission permission last Saturday to end two trains No 12 and 14. Train No 16 remains in service for continued operation between Dothan and Hartford with specific schedules noted for outbound and return trips.
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of Georgia Railway
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Permvien
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Mertford
Officers of Closed Bank Lead Guilty And Sentenced
Federal court in Atlanta this week heard the case against officers of a closed bank. Names linked to the bank and a scheme to siphon funds were presented as the prosecution argued for sentences.
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Japr Aiea Northington
Besthes
Fé Ward
Finn
Bane
Atlanta
Ohio Quake Of 1811 Echoes In Modern Tremor Report
A Cleveland dispatch notes a series of tremors striking parts of Ohio similar to the 1811 event when the Ohio River Valley quaked. The strongest effects were in Anne and nearby Lavery building damage reported. The tremor shaded Zanesville to Indianapolis with swaying buildings in Springfield and shocks felt in Columbus.
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Lavery
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Indianapolia
Springfield
Whiteahorka
Columbus
Ministerial Union Opens Post Recess Session in Dothan
The Dothan Ministerial Union resumed after summer recess with The Rey Cinment Potter of First Presbyterian Church appointed temporary necessary of the union. Details are incomplete but indicate a formal restart of meetings and duties for the group.
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Ministerial Union
Rey Cinment
Dothan
Grog
Ritter
Cherian Shorch
Arnistan
Stoner
Work of Redecorating Courthouse Nears Completion
The renovation of the courthouse is nearing completion under the project lead, with a formal finish expected soon. The effort has involved extensive refurbishing and touchups by the remodeling team to restore the building’s interior and exterior integrity.
Moultrie Plan urged to win over Dothan businessmen
Dothan merchants are urged to travel to Moultrie this week for a livestock show and a talk by W C Vereen, head of the Moultrie Banking Company, promoting Colquitt County Diversified Plan of farming begun in 1828. The plan aims at crop diversification and regional economic stability, noting earlier prosperity and cautious growth rather than a quick riches scheme.
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Fingle
Moultrie
Thar Aday
W. C. Verven
Pres Kent
Moultrie Banking Company
streoUoninet
Saturday Evening Post
Colquitt
Vereen
W. E. Aycock
Moultrie Chamber of Commerce
C. B. Allen
Grady Adams
Moultrie Observer
Amasa
Br. Aycock
Ayeork
Vermin
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