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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1929
Page
7
London art circles push a Joan exhibition of Italian art to mirror last season’s Dutch masters show. Proponents hope Italian and Vatican authorities will approve access to selected paintings for display.
The Alabama Department of Game and Fisheries invites public suggestions for a title describing conservation news for sportsmen. Issued regularly and mailed nationwide, the preferred name should be descriptive yet distinctive. Suggestions to Commissioner I. T. Quinn in Montgomery must arrive by April 20.
New York April 10. Dar win P. Kingeley, president of New York Life Insurance, announced Calvin Coolidge will become a director, succeeding the late Myron T. Herrick.
Washington April 10 the diplomatic corps at a meeting today decided to accord Mrs Edward Everett Gann sister and official hostess for Vice President Curtis the social status normally accorded the wife of a vice president
Samuel Ryder, donor of the Ryder Cup, says Britain should win and dismisses Walter Hagen's idea of allowing British born golfers living in the United States to join the American team. He warns such a change would ruin the competition and its appeal.
Ottawa reports Royal Canadian Air Force flying photographers surveyed 53 000 square miles in 1928 for geological mapping water sewer work and topographic charts. American planes provided 22000 square miles vertical photography and 31000 square miles oblique shots. Ontario air force logged 3900 flights 6000 hours covering 420000 miles with 4271 pilots and passengers.
MOBILE April 10. Baldwin County deputy sheriff Barney Wiggins said he would fight extradition to Florida on a murder warrant. He is accused of killing Monroe Foster during a raid at a supposedly illegal liquor operation in Picaville Florida.
County board of revenue reports all roads in the county are passable and arterial highways are in excellent condition. West end roads remain badly damaged and will need substantial work to restore prior to the last month cloudburst damage.
Rio de Janeiro reports General Cando Mariano Rondon has returned after six months mapping the northern Brazilian border. He describes a 40,000 square mile plain near Dateh Guiana with a 39 degree Fahrenheit climate and perfect grazing conditions though indigenous groups differ from those farther south.
Mrs Jony Taasses of Wetmore Colorado recalls taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for years amid periods of ill health after marriage. She credits the tonic with helping during pregnancies and as a general aid, noting her mother also used it and recommended it to her.
Alabama farmers can increase corn yields by planting winter legumes in fall and turning them under before planting. If legumes aren’t used or land isn t well fertilized, Auburn recommends 200 pounds superphosphate and 200 pounds nitrate of soda per acre when knee high. Use shallow cultivation and frequent weed control, plow and harrow thoroughly, and consult county agents for varieties.
Delegates arrive as the convention schedule unfolds with sessions including Second Conference Period at 10:25 and assembly music at 12:05. Notable events list W Roy Breg of the Southern Secretary, Interme diate Society in Chattanooga, Tenn, and an address by Miss Mary A White at 11:40. Luncheon follows at 1:25 with further programs in the afternoon including Song and Praise Service and Devotional led by Rev i H Bru.
A fragmented program lists 2:30 Crusade with Christ groups led by Rev. Stanley Vandersall with topics Christian Citizenship and World Peace. It covers Open Forums, denominational conferences, and a Dothan surprise party style sequence with worship, addresses by Rev. Vandersall and Miss Marguerite Davison, plus evening and Saturday sessions featuring music, devotional times, and a Montgomery Endeavorers session.
The program outlines district conference events with times for speeches, prayers, and services. Highlights include an annual banquet in Houston, state work offerings, sunrise prayer, Bible school, and later evening services. Delegates attend church of choice and participate in oratorical contests and youth programs.
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