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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1932
Page
1
In a rugged scene, college players and vigilantes clash as tensions flare over a disputed event theme. Authorities report the confrontation involved several students and local supporters, with no serious injuries.
Arkansas students traveling toward Kentucky coal fields say vigilantes abducted and beat them near the state line while seeking relief supplies. They describe being bound with ropes, struck with belts, and forced to leave the woods. others reported safe release after county officials intervened. Dr. John Neal, head of a law school, and Blogians for reentry into Kentucky coal fields provided support and planned legal action.
Second annual high school debate set for Tuesday night in the city auditorium starting at 7.30. Officials announced the topic is unemployment insurance with affirmative team Matrgor Wins and Ford leading, while negative side includes Elizabeth Expy Jane Standared Garner. Admission is free.
Jackson and Maleht Degrota were arrested by county officers for violating tac tion Lew and placed in the bon county jail. Several others were held on drunkenness charges by the sheriff's forces during the week.
Saxophones stolen from Young Junior High boys were found Saturday morning in the building. Officers recovered the instruments in the same place they were taken and returned them to owners Fox Jordan Travis Giesendanner and Ben Simms.
Washington April 11 AP Richard Whitney president of the New York Stock Exchange told the banking committee there were no bear raids and pledged full cooperation with the Senate inquiry. He said he knew nothing of any planned raid beyond a rumor about United States Steel operations relayed by Senator Walcott and commented on guidance from Senator Brookhart.
Trial of J F Elmore former Houston county school teacher charged with assault with intent to murder L S Deal newspaper man continues to tomorrow by Circuit Judge H A Pearce. More than 20 witnesses subpoenaed by defense and a dozen for the state. Deal was slashed in a downtown pool hall last October and endured weeks in a hospital before recovery.
NICE France April 21 AP Ella Mse Bjorkman 32 of Asheville NC died Sunday in a Nice hospital from loss of blood and swallowed poison. Found by a chambermaid in her hotel room with left wrist slashed a note read If today there is nothing else left will exist no more. The actress and author reportedly drank two bottles of toilet preparation containing poison. Her husband Edwin Bjorkman Swedish author resides in Asheville. She had arrived from Genoa Italy last month and was without relatives in Europe. American consulate coordinated with her family. Bankruptcies were down in North Alabama in March per U S district court records showing seven petitions filed.
Alabama farmers report strong progress laying foundations for 1932 crops across 22 counties while weather delays persist in central regions. Federal production loans totaling about 1.5 million dollars are flowing to farmers via county committees and the Memphis office, aiding seed, feed, and livestock needs. Recent freezes in Baldwin and Mobile counties caused crop losses but spurred stronger livestock production as replants begin.
County road crews face gasoline thefts after February steps to halt thieves. Four trailers used to steal fuel from county road machines were recovered and put back in service at a cost of 21.25 dollars each. Gasoline supplies are hauled to the foreman's home each night, with numerous thefts reported since the year began.
Auburn April 1 Special reports that Alabama farmers are saving seed from Austrian winter peas to plant next fall as tests show high seed yield under proper conditions. Extension agronomist J Lowery notes that home-grown seed could cover a million acres and supply nitrogen and organic matter for subsequent cotton or corn crops. Mobile April 11 AP scene reports rising personal crisis data. sociologist Dr Kenneth E Barnhart cites 1930s hangings and 1930s city rates, with female suicide share, firearm use, and other details across 150 cities.
Confederate veterans and sons of Confederate veterans can reserve places for the Richmond reunion set for June 21 to 24, marking the 36th anniversary of the Song of Confederate Veterans. Alabama units are urged to appoint recruiting officers and boost camp membership before June 35, with details on badges and camp quotas. seed loan applications close at month end.
Dan B. KirwWang was in the Houston county jail today charged with forgery following arrest on a warrant. An accomplice named Kirkland allegedly passed a forged check. Kirkland’s bond was set at 20 percent.
Several Dothan dentists will attend the annual state dental association convention in Birmingham. The meeting runs through Thursday with outstanding men in the dental profession leading sessions. Attendees include Dr. E. N. Page, Dr. J. B. Rebrene, and Dr. Foapres Davie.
A garbled court item notes Frank B. Brogden and others were sentenced to four months in a penitentiary. Names include Jodee Harry RK, Martin, and Walter Smith with unclear county or state references. The report mentions the state and fate but is incoherent.
Dudley Field Malone, a famed lawyer, urged Owen D Young for president and proposed a populist cabinet. He named John N. Garner as potential vice president and suggested secretaries including Rake, Alfre F. Smith, Turney, Byrd, Kearat, and others with a focus on commerce and agriculture.
Fragmented text reports unclear event details with mentions of a store, temperatures, and a riotous scene. Names appear garbled, but references to a confrontation and possible theft or disturbance are present. No clear dates or locations could be established from the readable fragments.
Eminent barristers and crime protection authorities from across the United States will speak at the Alabama State Bar association's 54th annual meeting in Birmingham April 21 24 in the new Jefferson County Courthouse. Notable out-of-state figures include Judge Michael M. Doyle and William Draper Lewis along with Henry Drinker Jr and Col Calvin Goddard.
Announcement lists vacancies in government service and outlines examination procedures. Officials from Cork Satvore Kony 5 of Examiners indicate eligibility requirements and posting dates. The notice references several departments and specifies filing deadlines and required credentials.
County license inspector WL Reeves reports arrest of a second autoist with a forged plate. He observed a suspicious marking on a tag at a Hinfort county inspection, where a numeral had been beaten to form seven. The stolen tag belonged to W. Hughes of Headland, who had reported his plate missing. A warrant was issued for the counterfeit tag operator, with the first operator already under bond.
In Birmingham Alabama on April 11 API reports Fred Sokes alias Frank Williams confessed to killing four people including his common law wife Ella Williams Hazel Stokes and others. He was held as authorities in Florida and Alabama seek to transport him for trial on murder charges.
Washington April 11 AP Support from eight House and Senate members backed a bill to provide 30 million dollars in relief to storm victims in four southeastern states as hearings opened before the House Agriculture Committee. Alabama Senator Black, author of the bill, testified the state and counties cannot alone handle the situation.
More than a hundred persons attended a singing Sunday at Enon two miles north of Webb. The president called the meeting to order, Aireeange led the singing, and several hymn numbers were performed by Lymon Dickerson A T Pope W T Dickerson J T Holmes and B L Spivey. Oliver Ingram led a solo with others joining in harmony. The event closed with the president’s remarks.
C G Brown Jen Detkar high gent bruised when an automobile on the Montgomery highway Saturday. Expected to be able to leave hospital. Other youth Ying Prown hit by a pass rotor car. walked around, very chromobile. Car parked by the Tent of heyoad. Youths aged 14 and associated with QC Brow and Dochan noted.
A fragment describes Peconalde performing at an event titled cegvar shreting of De dan PMA No in WA near the Royal 1th Mesone. The notice notes a 7 o clock tonight start at the order pit total.
Colonel Lindbergh paid $50,000 in ransom for his kidnapped child. The notes used in the ransom are being traced and indicate continued private efforts to recover the infant. A signature tied to advertisements was identified as De. J. Condon, a welfare worker.
Curtis Williams a 11 year old from Wewankehku Fin remained unconscious after a motor trip incident Thursday. Revden Stewart seven and Ross HHS school pupil injured while sliding town a hand later at the school Thursday showed only partial improvement and remained semi conscious. Parents of the Williams boy are Mr and Mrs W A Williams.
A donation from Asheville, North Carolina, toward expenses for a gravely ill girl was received by The Eagle. An unsigned letter accompanied a check for 78.45 from First Baptist Church, raised at a church collection.
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