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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1932
Page
3
Az Flowers Jr seeks April Fool meaning from parents who explain pranks and jokes. He phones his uncle Marse Byrd Farmer to share news of three puppies, then dismisses the idea of the joke. A baby specialist recalls a 17 month old girl who sings off key and asks to be kissed, then says Now don’t you feel better.
In North Alabama probation officer Lee E. Garrett cites an 85 to 1 odds that a convicted violator will stay loyal to reform. His February report shows 807 people under supervision with 25 on parole. 11 probations revoked and five probationers sent to prison. Federal probation aims to reclaim citizens and ease prison crowding.
A one day meeting between Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and Premier Andre Tardieu ended with a cordial atmosphere for the upcoming four power conference in London. Britain and France said they understand each other perfectly as they prepare for the Central European crisis discussions. In Washington, Major General William R. Smith, superintendent at West Point, is slated to retire at 64 on April 20, with Major General William D. Connor replacing him. The move comes via Special War Department orders issued today.
Union Springs residents Mrs. D. M. Burkett and Miss Nel le Burkett from Gordon and Mrs. J. T. Knight were dinner guests of their parents Mrs. M. W. A. Hart on Sunday. A. %. White and children spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Palmer. Lena and Wille Collins visited Miss Mavis String fellow Sunday. A large attendance joined the funeral for Mrs. Ida Glass on Sunday. Harold Knight of Ashford stayed with J. T. Knight and family. Mrs. K. Knight remains ill. Gg. W. Collins traveled to Columbia on business Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Knight and J. W. Palmer shopped in Dothan Tuesday. Huey McClenney of Dothan visited Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Godfrey and Harold and Jimmie Le Godfrey of Chattahoochee Fla visited the Satters parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. &. Cook and others visited last weekend. Grady McNeal of near Gordon visited his parents. S. F. Conk and family were here last week. Pearl Anglin spent Wednesday with Miss Frownie Tes Hn! Mrs Albert Anehin and Angiin were among Jo ilewie Fiepk as Seta OS PD. White, Cherit Metta and Retna Welnme were seen during the weekend.
The Tinymites read a strange note and start blowing bubbles to see if rare luck will bring a thrill. After many attempts a slow approach yields a large bubble that carries a friendly, funny man inside, proving the note was right.
A humorous Tiny Mites note blends a kids comic strip intro with a simple recipe for lady fingers. It mentions Duncy the funniest Tinymite and invites readers to read the daily feature while outlining yolk and egg white mixing with lemon and vanilla extracts, folding in flour and sugar, shaping finger cookies, baking, and dusting with confectioners sugar.
Two Dothan markets earned perfect sanitary scores for March as announced by F B Whitfield. Foster Street A P and Bailey Grocery and Market on N Oates Street achieved the top mark. Ten markets scored 95 to 100, including A P E Msin Abraham's City Central Dixie Dixie Dixie Dothan Jitney Jungie No One No Two Knight Grocery Co. Others scored 90 to 95: Montana Grocery Mc Kay's Stembridge D A Saliba Leon Fuller.
A historical bladder laxative claims to cleanse impurities and excess acids causing irritation and nocturnal urination. BU-KETS five grain tablets touted as a pleasant bladder physic with a money back offer after four days if not relieved, sold by Young Drug Co Cash Drug Store Harrison and Lisenby.
A state convict has been located in St Clair county ready to begin construction on 20 miles of road between Steele and Springville. After completion, another road will be built from Oneonta to Pell.
The menu lists a luncheon course featuring chilled fruit, chicken soufflé with mushroom sauce, buttered peas, currant jelly stuffed pear salad, pineapple ice box cake, and coffee. The recipe details butter, milk, flour, salt, paprika, celery, peppers, chicken, egg whites, and timing for a rich soufflé with steps to fold in yolks and whites, bake, and serve with sauces.
The timetable lists connections including Dothan Montgomery and Albany routes with arrival and departure times. Notable legs include Montgomery to Columbus to Atlanta and Thomasville to Tifton with multiple daily slots. Geneva to Brewton appears with listed times such as 1:19 PM and 8:10 PM.
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