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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1930
Page
1
The Eagle's free cooking school led by Mrs. Thurn drew large audiences for sessions on cookery and home economy. Demonstrations covered food buying, menus, balanced meals, and modern kitchen devices with tomorrow and Friday sessions scheduled at 2 pm and 1 pm doors.
J. M. Cole, a banker of the University of Miss., died at a Birmingham hospital from injuries after falling from a second floor window of a southside residence yesterday. He left a wife and small child.
In Detroit on April 2 UP-Otta Fichi, paid by the city, is described as looking dumb. The health department found value in him as quacks were misled by his appearance. Franco Kejna, accused of practicing dentistry without a license, was jailed after examining Fichi.
Robert Giles, a Black man, was jailed at Kilby Prison after allegedly attempting to assault a 17 year old girl in Troy. A crowd gathered at Pike County jail prompting National Guard and state officers to escort him to Montgomery for safekeeping. The incident occurred after the assailant entered a prominent local home. a neighbor held him until authorities arrived.
The opening yesterday of a Dixie's school for negro domestics in Atlanta drew society approval. The program promises ethical training for maids and butlers, teaching honesty and responsibility, including proper notice before quitting and careful handling of household tasks. A model home displayed the envisioned standards and duties for servants.
Almost 120 000 census workers start the nation’s largest population survey ringing doors and mapping every street to gather data on population, unemployment, illiteracy, and home ownership. Director Steuart urged cooperation as the clock nears a 122 million population estimate.
Two deputies J E Welden and Bedfrd Brackeen were wounded during an arrest attempt in Athens Alabama on April 20 as Leonard Moore resisted for failing to appear at a prohibition trial. Moore and companion William Townley fled after Townley attacked the officers with an iron piece.
In Lepanto Arkansas on April 2 a man slapped his wife at a meadhouse party. Deputy Sheriff Travis Powell, 52, died and farmer G Ky Warnick, 25, was mortally wounded after Warnick returned with a shotgun and fired, then wounded Warnick on the floor. Authorities report the incident followed an argument over dancing with another man.
William J. Healy a Republican Senate candidate vanished after two men forced his car to halt near Hyde Park. Amos Broad, present in Healy's car, said armed men ordered Healy into a second vehicle and drove off as the candidate prepared to speak at the University of Chicago campus.
Members of the Kiwanis Club will visit Hicks-Hardy School six miles north of town Thursday night for an evening of talks music and a moving picture. They meet at the courthouse at seven o clock and invite all residents to attend. Speakers include J L Vaughn on graft in politics and L J Thomas on legitimate claims and arson with Otho Etheridge singing with Miss Mary Strother at the piano and club singing.
Captain Hawks and J. D. Jernigan continued their cross country flight in a glider to New York City. They landed at Staley Field Wichita Falls at 9 10 a m after a 25 minute flight from the tow plane. Previous leg from Tuscon to Lordsburg was hindered by a squall.
New York reports veteran actor Fritz Williams died yesterday from heart disease. A season performer in Berkeley Square and Rain, he was seen as Dr McPrail and as the American Ambassador in Berkeley Square. The Lamb Club mourns a longtime member.
Forecast shows scattered showers across Alabama tonight with mild temperatures. No major warnings issued as the weather system moves through the region.
Yazoo City report says Frank Birdsall editor of the state tax commission died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Mayor J Stricklin who soon killed himself. The blast near Samson killed Johnnie B Hidle and injured others. Hidle died later. Funeral plans set for Mr Birdsall. details outline family survivors and burial.
A fugitive check artist was arrested while posing as a Good Samaritan. The incident occurred near Bedford and Green in Kentucky. Police identified the suspect and recovered items connected to the case.
In New Orleans on April 2, former city police officer Jame Eo Cavelry faced tentative murder charges after confessing to fatally shooting George Siebert late last night. Siebert was seen leaving a Tulane Avenue home with Mrs. Cavelry, who reportedly separated from Cavelry five months ago. The accused stated he acted after overhearing a threat and armed himself, confronting Siebert near a Brewe area.
Massachusetts April 2 The house judicial committee brought to an end the extended hearing on measures for proportional repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. After rebuttal testimony by anti prohibitionists two weeks hence, closed sessions will follow as the panel weighs tariff legislation. Dry leaders and supporters spoke on enforcement and public policy while opponents argued prohibition has failed under trial.
The Automobile Chamber of Commerce states 700000 automobiles are stolen annually with 92 percent recovered. The annual loss is £20000000.
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