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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1929
Page
2
Two damage suits totaling 55000 stem from a March 28 automobile wreck near Ashford Pansey. J W Chandler administrator seeks 50000 for his wife’s death and 5000 for personal injuries and deprivation of services, naming Grady L Young as the driver who rear ended the Chandler car.
The last two hog sales of the season will be held next week and the following week. Porkers will be sold cooperatively here on Wednesday April 10 and at Ashford on Wednesday April 17, closing one of the season’s most successful years for Houston county hog growers according to county agent Henry Witherington.
John Fowler prominent Jellico farmer aged 62 died suddenly last night at 7 15 in poor health for some time. He belonged to Piney Grove Free Will Baptist church and funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 at Piney Grove with Rev. W Malone of Dothan officiating. Fellows and Forrester in charge. He is survived by his wife and five sons W E Fowler Newton Route 1 T BR Fowler Dothan Route 2 RF Fowler Mexia Texas E S Fowler Dothan Route 8 EM Fowler Dothan and two daughters Mrs W L Fulford Dothan and Miss Ethel Fowler Dothan Pallbearers listed as Honorary Junge Hany K Martin W B Jeffferies F G Collins S A Mullins A Jones A D Walker the deceaseds four sons and two grandsons Adas Fulford and Dawson Fowler.
Richmond April 4 A Richmond Atlanta air pilot Henry Merri was rendered unconscious early today when the plane plunged toward a thirty wire long distance ethene line near Winterham. It is believed he was not seriously hurt.
A district training school for patrol leaders will run Friday through Sunday at Camp Legion near Headland for Scouts from Henry Dale and Houston Counties. J W Budd Jr will direct the conference with aid from Scoutmasters J T Brock J T Wright J S Mulins J S Gilbert B L E Sullivan Dr G R Smith D W Stewart and Prof W L Hicks.
Grove Hill Alabama April report says the state will seek the supreme penalty for three black wood choppers Jerry York Carson Lewis and Bill Lang charged with murdering C C Coffee a Mobile insurance man last November. The prosecution lists two alleged eyewitnesses.
SCOTT CITY Kans April 4 Three men died when their monoplane burst into flames. The victims were C C McGinnis and Chester Filey both of Scott City and the pilot John Flournay of Wichita.
Greek Prime Minister Eleutherios Venizelos pledges to introduce municipal suffrage for women, signaling a major step toward broader voting rights and political participation.
Houston County farm bureau reports more than 18000 from four sales since last fall with next sale set for Wednesday in Ashford and Dothan. Prices top 38 cents a pound for friers, others listed. experts note rising interest in poultry farming and improved flock quality boosting profits in the season.
L. J. Taber, master of the National Grange, told the House Agricultural Committee that agricultural relief requires tariff revision, a federal farm board, sound land policy, waterway development, and cooperative organization and efficient production. The remarks were reported from Washington on April 4.
Three Dothan vocalists Julian Hall Brooks Spann and Edgar Moore will perform a 45 minute program on Birminghams WAPI at the invitation of announcer Bill Young The trio has practiced for weeks and will sing both together and solo with Spann aiding Hall and Moore on guitar The broadcast aims to elevate Dothans reputation as the Hub of the Wiregrass and showcases their service to the city.
A case in Common Pleas court involved a Negro boy charged with a statutory offense. He cut his trousers to knee length to show he was under 16, appealing to the circuit court where bond was set at 1000 dollars. The girl in the case is 17 and lives in Madrid.
Dr H C Bass pastor of First Baptist Church Dothan will be principal speaker at Judson College Founders Day on Sunday April 7. The day features addresses music and a pageant tracing 91 years of Judson history with roll call of founders and fosterers and performances by the Judson College Chorus and faculty.
Sam Pearce, convicted of using profane language in the presence of ladies, was sentenced in Mayor's Court to six months on the county road and a $100 fine. He began serving today.
Alabama weather outlook shows mostly cloudy conditions with light precipitation possible on Friday. Expect cooler afternoon temperatures and light winds as front approaches from the north.
The government reported a terrific slaughter of a rebel force at La Reforma north of Jiminez. Gen. Almazan led a coordinated federal assault with cavalry artillery infantry and airplanes. Thousands were said killed wounded or dispersed. some rebels escaped toward Santa Rosario.
The city’s new telephone directory with 20 000 changes disrupts marriages as men mistake women named May Helen Maya for others. Young men complain to the telephone company claiming the new listings blur identities and cause unwanted calls and confusion.
Mrs. Helen Kelso, 70, was found beaten and near death in Chicago. The maid, Ida Patterson, 67, lay dead, initially thought to have killed her mistress and then killed herself. Police doubt the maid could have self inflected the neck wound.
The sultan of Sulu, ruler of a Philippine island, rode in an airplane during a Manila carnival. Captain Donald Wilson invited him for a ride, and the sultan enjoyed the flight so much his secretary asked to go up as well. The entourage later returned to land.
Fragmentary note reports a singing event at the Court House on Sunday featuring Vaere and Saeed Harp with unclear timing and attendance. Readers are left with limited details about who organized it or the exact schedule.
Lieutenant William A. McKay of Dothan dies in Memphis hospital from tuberculosis contracted after months of frontline exposure in France. His wife, who followed him through veterans hospitals, was at his bedside. burial will be handled by Chester R. Vickery Post, American Legion. Surviving relatives include his father, stepfamily, siblings, and a Vicksburg sister. McKay served with the Rainbow Division after initial Mexican border service.
Citizens of Dethan and Houston county are asked to stand by as tentative plans form for a Fire Department Benefit Show set for April 25 and 26. The event will run 8 15 p m each night with the Baldwin Fireworks Display Co Chicago providing announcements. The show will feature professional acts with no local talent and includes a popularity contest linked to the benefit. Funds raised will aid injured firemen or their families.
PEMBROKE Ga April 4 7 Speculation centers on Elizabeth Ross a 10 year old girl who disappeared after being taken from school by two men posing as relatives They reportedly traveled toward Savannah then boarded a train for North Carolina Her father left the area with Mr and Mrs M E Patrick but his location is unknown.
Rucci expresses concern about a growing shortage of payers and the potential impact on funding and operations, urging attention from stakeholders to prevent service interruptions and financial instability.
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