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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1932
Page
1
Fragmentary texts report factional strife and calls for resignation amid unrest. References to Braun, Hitler era figures, and parliamentary results hint at a disputed leadership and shifting allegiances. Numbers show votes, seats, and regional results across Germany and Austria amid a volatile political landscape.
The American Legion Chester R. Vickery Post will run a three week educational safety campaign during summer break. Ben May says it targets fire safety, traffic rules, and general precautions with pupil traffic officers, school talks, and police cooperation to reduce accidents and instill safety habits for holidays.
Five Houston county residents and the seed loan investigators head, including Berta Walls John Lee Albert Lohm receiver for Dothan National Bank Thomas Hutchins Louise Danette and Harry Porter, appeared before a U S grand jury in Florence N C as part of seed loan trial proceedings. The case against J Norton Malling district solicitor was continued and a prior mayor of Andritz faced a bomb attack as regional elections unfold amid rising tensions.
Circuit Solicitor J Norton Mullin and County Agent J H Witherington plus six Houston county men posted bonds on two indictments in Montgomery last week. One accuses perjury in the seed loan trial. the other alleges conspiracy to violate the seed loan act. Bond amounts varied, all eight defendants had appeared in federal court last month. The judge called perjury a widespread crime harming the courts and civilians’ rights. Witherington and McArthur had been arrested March 23 after preliminary hearings. both are alleged to have lied they were not in Columbus, Georgia on Sept 18, 1931.
Hugh Hall age 12 of Chipley died after a bicycle incident as an automobile struck it while passing a truck on the Spanish Trail near the Chine hotel. The driver, reportedly Montgomery of Plant City Florida, was not named in detail. Funeral services were held Sunday at the First Baptist church with Dr. W. A. Burns officiating and burial in Chipley cemetery.
A large audience filled the First Baptist Church in Dothan for a revival led by Dr. L. W. Dockery. Musician BH Nason directed the choir as services continued each week, with Sunday night sermons on salvation.
Mabel Grimeldy twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs E H Grimsley of Columbia was seriously burned when the family home burned early Saturday. She was removed to her home from Dothan Hospital with facial neck hand and arm injuries. Her father broke through flames to rescue her as the room she slept in was engulfed and the house collapsed.
Neighbors driving by Sunday night spotted a blaze at the W J Clark residence near Gordon and warned the occupants, allowing them to save furniture from one room before the home burned. The fire, discovered at 10:21 p m, likely started from a chimney where a stove had been used to heat supper. The house, owned by Mr Clark, will be rebuilt with stone at an estimated cost of about 8.
The funeral for Walter Arnold, 28, conducted Sunday at Wiggins church with burial in the church cemetery. He was found dead Saturday in his room six miles north of Dothan, allegedly from a self inflicted gunshot. He leaves a wife and five children, and his mother, plus brothers Ronald, R F Arnold, A A Arnold, Vesta Arnold, and sisters Miie Watking and Nettie Johnson.
Circuit Judge HA Pearce J Norton Mulling and court reporter J B Hackney attended in Abbeville where the criminal docket of Heny County convened. The term is expected to run for the 8 o clock work period to completion.
Dron Williams of Crosley and Virginia C. Calerolay of Marianna received marriage licenses on Saturday, with the data office in town confirming the licensing.
A county poultry sale is planned with loading of a car at Ashford and Pathan. W G Pruett, agent, confirms the sale for Thursday at Ashford and Friday at Rowan. Chickens listed include hens, pullets, and Leghorns with prices noted amid a state farm defeat report.
An obituary note reports the death of Clem Rogers a relative of a Dothan resident. The brief item notes family survival and lists surviving relatives. The fragmentary text provides limited details beyond the relationship and passing.
Captain W N Lancaster, jailed since Thursday over the fatal shooting of roommate Haden Clark, was released Sunday night after questioning by federal agents. He faced inquiries into an alleged narcotics smuggling conspiracy tied to a plan to move aliens from Mexico to the United States, which he says he withdrew from after learning the true intent.
AP report from Memphis says a northern Shelby County tornado caused uprooted trees, damaged structures, and injuries across Rosemark, Millington, Kerrville, and Locke. A man died and another is in custody after a beating linked to the storm's aftermath. Harvey Jackson, 25, is hospitalized with a fractured skull and George Cooner is sought on murder charges if Jackson dies.
Officers arrested William Penn Robert Brooke 38 Jack Wilson 21 J Albert Lewin 19 and J A Hatcher 19 on arson charges after overnight raids. Lewin and Hatcher confessed to burning several sites including Del Monte cafe Saliba store and a garage. All five face second degree arson with bond around 1900 dollars.
Virgil Hyatt, 30, of Slocomb and formerly of Dothan, was struck on the head with a heavy piece of wood and left the Dothan hospital Saturday. Hyatt was hit by Marvin Williams, 34, of Mincrm, who fled the scene and was later detained. Hyatt walked about a half mile before collapsing and was hospitalized by Fellows & Forrester transfer.
An AP dispatch from Amoy reports accusations that Chinese communists raided American homes and damaged foreign property. The claim centers on alleged attacks by a local communist group and prompted concerns about safety for Americans in the area.
The Rev William N White age 7 of Ashford route two died Saturday at his son He B White home after months of ill health. Funeral services were held at Union Springs church Sunday with Rev M Me tema of Dothan and Rev J E Ingram of Ashford officiating. Active pallbearers were C H Gibbons W Wiggin W E Snellgrove H W Redding J F Nowell and J C Brown.
Regular session at 7 o'clock will review Chapter 11 matters for Royal Ared Marina. Agenda includes routing business details and administrative items for the organization, with attendees expected to discuss upcoming decisions and governance.
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