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Newton Mayor Powner Runs One Man Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Wilbur Powner of Newton, a retired traveling salesman, acts as mayor, chamber chief, and papers fixer. He manages government forms, rents rooms for Camp Rutger housing boosting Newton’s economy, and notes the town hosts soldiers from every state with strong goodwill. Napier Field near Midland City prompts local leaders to seek industrial use for future jobs and regional benefit.
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Newton
Imius
Wilbur Poyner
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce, Aform
Bureau
Poyner
Alabama
ABC Liquor
Dale County
Pevyner
Rutker
Rucker Th.s
Powner
Power
Camp Rocker
Onion
Napier
Midland City
Pier Field
Dothan
O. R. Preston