Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass Parade Cancelled
Dothan High School marching band planned to parade through downtown tomorrow. A cemetery working at Fordjewn Methodist church is announced for Saturday two miles west of Hartford. Annette Worthy elected president of SentoriI cinea at Newville High School with Lafayett Truawick as vice president and others named as officers for the 1940-30 term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farade Dothan High School
Downlown
Im Gate
Sigh Schoal
Hisinl
Cheerteucers Ami
Stalians
Don Aiind
Dothan Tigers
Cash
Fallaheesee
Pordjewn Methodist Church
Baturcay
Hartford
Annette Worthy
Sentorii Cinea
Newville High School
Lafayette ‘Trawick
Viet
Ctats
Tne
Annette Marina
Boly Rumney
Billy Whit Iack
Wong
Cavann
Hicks
Derry Kirkland
Hardwick Set to Address Albany County Commissioners Meeting
Sen W C G Hardwick will address about 36 county officials at the Albany Association of County Commissioners annual meeting in Mesaite. Attendees include Houston County officials and state lawmakers. The program features remarks by Judge Urman Summerfora and County Engineer Muton Lurie with other speakers and social events planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. CG. Hardwick
Alabany Association of County Commissioners
Houston County
Frank Saykin
Alabama
Coutly
Turmoil in labor talks and unrest across states
Ambiguous pension talks spark tension as UMW representatives seek to remake negotiations with Southern operators while Northern and Western workers push for a wage and benefit package. Oregon Governor McKay deploys state police on the Columbia River watchfront after a four month Hawaiian strike involving CIO unions intensifies. Two APL truck drivers are injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biyandinghamn
UMW
Nego
Nowa
Virginia
Viri
Bnguxtaes
Habarius Steel
Hin S. Bogs
Wmond
Ty Rewtter
UAW Presser
York
Union
Otter Ivor Developronntyy
Detinue Case Ends In Verdict For Shute
A Houston County jury returned a verdict for the defendant Robert Shute Jr. in a detinue suit. Plaintiff W. KR. Twomley appears in the record with the detinue claim. Other cases listed include Eaton's Horns Inc. vs Waltee Bae jucheon with a verdict for the defendant Jack sn and a separate matter involving C J Sullivan and George W. Basten. Additional entries reference City of Dothan suits and an appeal related to driving offences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Corcutt
Robert Shute, Jr
W. KR. Twomley
Eaton's Yhorns, Inc
Waltee Baejucheon
Ensy
C. J. Sulli
George W. Basten
Wuss
Danie
A. Hinslen
W. J. Pybun
Des
Wilsok
City of Dothan
Icity of
Dothan
Jamon Thoms
Sriver
Alabama Counties Benefit From Extra Road Funds
Alabama counties stand to gain about 1.09 million dollars annually from new road funding under recent legislation. Treasurer John G. White of the Alabama Association of County Commissioners outlined the impact, noting the distribution relies on sales tax receipts and highway costs. Mobile County may receive roughly 100 thousand dollars for highway relocation, with total county benefits projected to rise due to the measure’s effect on road financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Serratory
John G. White
Alabama
IMO
Whuis
Mia
Congressional pay and federal budget battles unfold in Senate and House
Lawmakers clash over proposed boosts for cabinet members and federal employees as a larger pay package and military and postal funding advance. A Senate panel weighs atomic program appropriations and a farm bill contemplates flexible price supports, with leaders forecasting passage amid ongoing hearings and budget votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillio Tov
Tricket
Amendavent
Riley
Sewtley Lucas
Civil Service
Benalov Mekerlapar
Rowand Rays Congress
Apsc
Hickentooser
Towan Ia
Haint Senate
House Atomic Com
Miter
Agai Lodi
Atomix Energy
Lenny McMahon
Russia
Senate Commerce
Senate Democratic Policy Peanimitter
Renatee Answeron
DNS
Lucas
Senate
Worsening Peril in Early Auto Travel Amid Horse Travel
In this period, horse travel shows higher danger than auto travel, with fatalities per 100 million miles traveled significantly greater for horses than for automobiles. The data contrast the peak 19th century levels with current figures, noting seven deaths today per 100 million miles of auto travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavin
Forge
United
Builderay Express Agency Moves 200 Million Packina Airlift
Across the United States more than 200 million packinas are transported daily by 600 trains spanning 281000 miles of rail from 25 thousand offices of the Builderay Express Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Saitroad
Buileray Express Agency
Blood Testing Expands as Fourth Day Opens in Houston County
Houston County's blood testing program enters its fourth day with a steady rise in participants. About 7,900 people aged up to 50 have been tested so far, and yesterday set a weekly turnout record with 2,220 tests. The Solomon Main station reported the largest turnout, with Evelyn Hagler drawing 824 arm samples. Officials expect roughly 23,000 residents to be tested before the October 7 deadline, indicating several busy days ahead. Test sites continued across multiple schools and churches, with no tests Saturday and Solomon Motor Station open for the public for the program's duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe Bloot
Nverth
May
W.T. Burkett
Coopers
Houston County
Bebebeth
Tigi
Wilson and Company
Shady Grove
Smithville
Gehool
Madrid
Young
Cottonwood Colored School
New Providence Baptist Church
Bisic Church
J. L. Granger
Burg
Alice
Bowen's
Solomon Motor Station
North Highland —Baptisl Church
Carver High School
Ondaye Sched
Detective Improves After Hospital Stay
Detectives report Alabama prisoner Towle is in poor condition as authorities move him to a new cell. In Dothan a Black man named Lewis recovered from facial injuries and is improving, with jail staff saying his condition has strengthened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Houston County
Dothan
Alfae
Wnr
Towle
Ayron
Soviet Diplomat Vishinsky Rejects Charges, Proposes New Pact
The Foreign Minister dismissed charges of violations as provocation and called for a new pact among the Big Five nations United States Britain France and China to strengthen global peace. He noted Greece Albania and Bulgaria as regional concerns while debating actions on Italian colonial affairs. The Library of Congress houses over eight million voices and manuscripts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vismasky
Russia
Tony
Vishinsky
Greece
Albania
Bulgaria
United States Library of Congress
Roberts Jailed On DWI After Tractor Accident
Roberts is jailed on a driving while intoxicated charge after 12 year old Freeman Strickland was hurt when the tractor he rode on overturned following a collision with an auto driven by Roberts on Damascus Enterprise Road. Strickland received treatment for cuts and bruises at a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Freeman Strickland
Carroll
Strickland New
Brockton
Damascus Enterprise Road
Strickland Boy
Bis
Livestock prices drift as cattle hogs steady across Georgia markets
AP dispatch reports livestock arrivals totaling about 3000 cattle, 200 calves, and 1600 hogs at eight Georgia plants from Albany to Tallahassee. Prices across bowels show steady to firm trends with varied quotes for hogs and cattle by weight, including feeder calves and stocker steers at hundreds of dollars per hundredweight. Grocer and market notes indicate slow receipts but mostly steady demand into Montgomery and nearby markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Gay
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultig
Thompsville
Fitton
Dothan
Als
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Pia
Soi
Montgomery
Montgome
Eailer Lowendium
Steele
Delay in official payments hits election term
Probate judge Albert Logga announced a temporary delay in fee payments tied to the election cycle. Attorney General sources say Collins will receive a monthly check on November 1 for half of 4,009 dollars yearly, with possible additional fees estimated around 10,600 dollars.
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Inw
Jegislaline
Albert Logga
Collins
Colling
Tough Guy Bogart Faces Night Club Summons
New York film star Bogart was served with a summons for an alleged night club incident at KL Morocco. The case involves model Miss Roberts and Peggy Rabe with claims of a panda doll, a fall on carpet, and injuries. Bogart and co defendant Leonay dispute the events stating patrons attempted to steal a panda doll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hivaph'ay Bogart
Morocco
Kevin Roberts
Hogey
St. Regis
Priv Vile
Miss Roberts
Gald Hogart
Moroteo
E Bogart
Bill Syeman
Ech
Bogey
Robert
Peggy Rabe
Yankex
Mabe
Bogart
Leonay
Laren
Panda
Wes
Manuel
Commons Debates on Devaluation End in Confidence Vote
The third day of Commons debate on devaluation pits Churchill against Bevan in a high stakes clash. Attlee faces pressure for an early election as Labour braces for a near certain victory margin while Conservatives recall past economic failures and warn of a banking crisis if policies fail. Oyster trade notes appear as stray non sequiturs from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iultera
United States
Courchil
Bevan
Consegvative
Commons
Labovites
Beitgin
Wwe
Syd Evan
Clement Attlee
Churchill
Attlee
Chorehill
Cub Scout Pack 22 Graduation Tonight At Lazarette Church
Cub Pack 22 holds graduation tonight at Lazarette Street Methodist Church to advance eight boys to Webelos. About 150 persons including cubs parents and officials will attend the 7 30 program. Recipients listed include Willard Via Junk How els Harold Manard Exdie Johnson Charles Howard McDugald Charles Carter Jimmy Mayo and Ganes Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vonight
Lazarette Street Methodist Church
Webelos
Willard Via
Junk
Howels
Harold
Manard
Exdie 1
Johsion
Charles Howard McDugald
Charles Carter
Jimmy Mayo
Ganes Hall
Pack 3
Pilot Baptist Church
Kinsey Road
Garl Lane
Narzes
Pack
Newton Farm
Cutry
Pact
Robert Mor Right
Robert Lundquila
National Snout Council
Mc Right
Lundquist
Memphis
Southeasern Council
Southeastern
Burglary Probe After Factory Safe Explosion Near Dothan
Campbell Jett tre Wallding aided by an explosion at a factory safe, authorities said. The safe reportedly held about $400 plus $30 in register funds. Campbell, said to have prior prison terms dating back to Florida Raiford and Mississippi, allegedly sought entry by climbing a drainpipe to a second floor window. Police recovered tools and burglary gear, with a warrant anticipated later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Greenberg
Florida Sinle
Raiford
Miraissippi
Alabama
Kelley
Dothan
Vhief
Tne
Stutgist
Amd
Ceweat
Shirk Bey
Wlwr
Raney
Troop Structure and Local Scout Groups Described
The article lists Scout groups at several schools including Junior High Troop 3 for second and third year students, Troop 4 for Brat year students, and Troops 12 and 13 with Lox Brownies at Southwide. It notes AC Hose Mill and Highlend sites with multiple Troops and a Negro Brownie troop sponsored by the Negro First Baptist churches. It also mentions support from the Webster Department, Crippled Children’s Fund, Cancer Society, Tuberculosis association, Be Salvation Army and the Boy Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwide
AC Hose Mill School
Minnie T. Heard
Negro First Baptist Eburers
Crippled Children’s Fund
The
Cancer Society
Tuberculosis. Association
Be Salvation. Army Anif
Boy
Soviet Scrap of Tito Pact Shocks Yugoslavia
The Soviet Union announced the scrapping of the 1948 Yugoslav friendship treaty, accusing Tito's regime of hostile activity. Moscow called the pact void and signaled possible wider break with Yugoslavia, amid Budapest trial fallout and Soviet pressure on Eastern Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eqndon
Russia
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Moscow
Mote
Budapest
Laizio “Rajk
Soviet Union
Rajk
Hungary
Marshall Tito
Toislavia
Ind
Marshall Tio
Albania
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Romania
Iungary
Tita
Mite Husarian
Belerade
Vyacheslav Molotov
Ussr
Forse
Nus
Germany
Falier
Andrei Grommyke
United
Yegoslavia
jWordslavie
Chirae Waflaires
Moscow Radio
Truman and Barkley visit Kansas City for Democratic events
President Truman and Vice President Barkley arrive in Kansas City for a series of Democratic functions including a Rosary Club speech and a // night appearance with cabinet members and regional officials. Truman plans to return to Independence before the events resume in the Nunnery auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missai Grand Lodge
Ransos Ghy
Tevman
Missouri
Boyle
Mouse
Senate
Alben W. Barkiey
Jfor
Rosery Club
Kansas City
Mnost
Eabiner
Waste House
Fevel Bagle
Washington
Truman
Fairfax Army Air Base
Kaw River
Independence
Auditorm
New Orleans cotton futures mixed amid irregular trade
At New Orleans earlier today futures showed uneven moves with prices fluctuating about five cents higher to five cents lower. In New York, futures were mixed with some contracts down and others up, reflecting unsettled trading conditions and fluctuating demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
New York
Death of J Martin of Dothan prompts services
J Martin nineteen of Dothan route one died early morning at Dothan hospital after a short illness. He was a graduate of Slocomb High School and had attended Auburn and Troy State Colleges. Funeral services set for Friday at 10 am at Rehobem Hoplist Church with Rev Balkcom and Avy White officiating. burial under Ware Wilson direction. Survived by wife, Mr and Mrs Chester Martin of Slocomb, siblings, grandparents, and several aunts and uncles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Martin
Cecil J. Martin
Dothan
Slocomb High School
Auburn and
Tray State Colleges
Rehobem Hoplist Ciharrh
Funeral services held for Nathaniel Parrish in Donalsonville
Special funeral rites were conducted Tuesday at Liberty Church for Nathaniel Bosia Parrish fifty six a Donalsonville native who had lived there since 1920. Interment followed at the church cemetery Evang and Saas directing. Survivors include wife Mora Euna three daughters Mrs A He Helms Mrs Ralph Trax wicks and Hazel Parrish two sons Balpa Parrish and Hylton Parrish his parents Mr and Mrs Ey N Parrish brothers E My Paveisa Dottany MoP Pareish Ashford MF Parrish Lavelle Flu Simon Parrish Chumasrile Gr and NW Parish and six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Parrish
Donalsonville
Nathaniel Bosia Parrish
Donalsonvlle
Liberty Church
Comer
Aiken
Evang and
Saas
Mr. Parrish
Pan [Sey
Assembly of God Church
Assembly of God Church, For Vipingre
Mora
Euna
A. He Helms
Chestaheochee
Pla
Ralph Traxwicks
Hazel Parrish
Dothan
Balpa Parrish
Camilix
Hylton Parrish
Mics
N- Parrish
Paveisa
Dottany
Pareish
Ashford
Parrish
Lavelle
Flu
Simon Paredoh
Polytechnic Extension Auction Honors Hogs and Winners
Listing from a Department of Agriculture livestock show details class by class prizes in weights from 80 to over 24 pounds. Judges GB Philips and LR Robinson presided as auctioneers Jack Henry led bidding. Prizes awarded to numerous Houston area exhibitors with hogs bought by Coastes Dunseth Wilson Cudshy Packing and Swift & Company buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Polytechnic
Jack Henty
Pritas
Grong
Cys
Firet
Lvunk McCrnnes
Envy
Doyle Julits
Jeary Councy
Robert Wiggins
Tous
Fun
Melvin Barnes
Flayton
Grsi
Herman Andrews
Lleuton
E.c
Go W. Powell
Moustaaud
Lillia Williamson
WAL Pounds
Tsi
Chester Parker
Dale
Seer End
Robert B. Thomas
Henry
Touth
Htakey
A. Grane
Ergy Houdtom
Amv Sixil
Iilly
Ray Granterry
Houstay
Eta
Emilie J. Watson
Ous
Jon
Dire
Ames
Cherey
Jieustan
Dee End
Robert Wigniks
Houston
Shird
Jimmie Halts
Judy Garland
Llouston
Kennath Pennington
David Williamson
C. H. Gilmore
Lar
Pena
Clart
Tonse
Ude
Kirkland
Tommie Kukland
Gw, Dowell, Jr. I Maraton
Phoebe Gregory
Jabm U. Caskrey
Bugy Hey Granberry
Ronnie Clark
Kenneth West
Cottee
Philips
Animhal Industry
LR. Robinson
Swift and Company
Coastes Dunseth
Wilson and Company
Paul Winters
Cudshy Packing Company
B. R. Robinson
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Hardwick
Shute
Boston
Indianspolis
Joe Ticen
Tough Guy Bogart
West Coast
Cub
Reds
New Orleans
Panama City
Lonina
Rouna Trip
Adolt
Jenxve Duthie
H.m
Pandms City
Fie
Fis
Pum
Artive Dothan
Aramnos
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