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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
4
Burning trash escaped from an undetermined origin and was reported at about 6:30 this morning. Fire trucks responded to the scene at 201 South Andrews, the home of Mike Saliba, but no damage occurred according to fire department reports.
If your stomach is sick you are sick all over. For 10 years Taniac has restored health and activity, says Austin A. Treacott of Vickaburg Mississippi. It aids digestion, reduces nervous fatigue, and promotes sleep. Made of roots and herbs, cost is under a penny a dose with a money back guarantee if it does not help.
Batesville Mississippi April 10 AP A memoryless man about 25 found unconscious on a highway near Pope after a blow to the head is incapable of recalling his identity or past. He speaks French and German and can write prescriptions. A ring engraved from Ginger to Harry and references to Connecticut Rhode Island suggest a northern origin and medical training.
Birmingham April 9 AP A 4 year old girl saved her baby brother from a house fire. Jerrylene Brown stayed with Luther and infant Jack as parents left for chores. She carried Jack to a field and said I wasn’t going to let him burn despite smoke in my eyes.
New York on April 9 AP reports garments parade by Garment Retailers of America at the Hotel Astor. 140 mannequins showcased wearable silk satin cotton fabrics lace and fur in pastels beige blue pink and green. Shirts long shorts pajamas gowns travel ensembles and evening wraps highlighted the spectrum from street to formal wear with varied lengths and silhouettes.
Dr. Dupree Davis dentist and Gaines-Davis Insurance Agency relocate to the remodeled second floor of the Hilden Pharmacy building on North Foster Street. Davis leaves the Banker building on Main Street and the agency leaves the Merrill building.
St Louis hosts a wagon train centennial as Oregon Trail Memorial Association plans a re created start from Front Street. The 1530 voyage began with 81 traders and trappers led by William Sublette, covering 1200 miles to reach the Wind River region. Ezra Meeker later founded the organization to preserve the historic route.
The local American Legion post meets at the club house tonight at 7 30. The regular session is to include a reported census enumerator appointment investigation by the committee and concerns that World War II veterans were discriminated against in taker appointments. Mrs A Flowers visits Panama City Florida while Reynolds May and Fred Brown visit Tuscaloosa friends.
Selma Church three miles southwest of Dothan plans a home coming on Sunday with a 9 am singing session, 10 am welcoming address by Pastor W. M. Lasseter, 11 am sermon by Rev. Sam Spivey, 1:30 pm business meeting, 2:30 pm preaching by Charles Rogers, and a Big Creek Singing Society program. Invitations extended to all former members and good singers with baskets. Committee members: Whiddon, Lis enby, Collins.
Coran Hasty celebrated his 16th birthday on March 20 with games and refreshments for a large number of guests. A lively weekend scene includes visits among Smith, Williams, Hasty, and related families near Dothan. W. T. Davis and Coran Hasty shared a Sunday wedding celebration, with many locals attending church events, peanut shelling, and 4H Club activities.
Mr and Mrs Cliff Ellis of Graceville spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Clark Miss Mollie Bell spent Saturday night with her brother Johnnie Bell Do A Kirkland and Mrs L L Hall and daughter Gussie spent Saturday in Dothan Miss Beulah Garner spent last Sunday with Miss Ora Kirkland Miss Cora B Arnold was the dinner guest of Miss Hattie V Morse Sunday Mr and Mrs Carlton Clark spent last weekend with Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson A large crowd enjoyed the sing Saturday night at Miss Beulah Garners Beach Arnold spent last Sunday with C R Kirkland Mr and Mrs Charlie Phillips were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Bell
The War Department announced a new tear gas device for police riot control. The Chemical Warfare Service developed a universal fast burning tear gas candle. It is designed to produce an effective gas concentration quickly, rendering a target helpless almost immediately.
April 10 Kansas City reports mid summer heat and hot dry winds endangering crops across Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Texas. Showers and cooler weather forecast may bring relief but lack of moisture risks serious damage to wheat and other crops. Salina set 95 degrees with Kansas City at 89 tying a 41 year weather bureau record. Tulsa Oklahoma City Dallas reported 90 and 88 degrees respectively. Federal meteorologist S. D. Florae notes widespread crop injury due to the dry spell.
Dave Jansen, newly hired pro at Dothan Country Club, arrives tomorrow to help the greens committee plan next Thursday's tournament. He previously served as pro at Enterprise and will join golfers from Enterprise, Blakely, Troy, and nearby clubs for what is expected to be a large crowd in Dothan. Jansen was delayed report to Friday to complete course construction.
T. W. Williams of Blakely Georgia was discharged from a local hospital today after ten days of treatment for a fractured right leg suffered when he fell from the back of a mule he was riding.
Miss Mary Ethel Hall and Miss Martha Hall arrive in Selma to spend several days with their parents Mr and Mrs Hall. Hall teaches elsewhere and joins the visit alongside local relatives.
Mr and Mrs Paul Tubb and their young daughter left today for a brief stay in Tuscaloosa. William Espy Benton Young Boozer Howell Bennett and Whit Green are spending several days fishing at Silver Lake.
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