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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1932
Page
1
Rita Joan McDonald of Kansas City at 18 months claims the bicuspid championship of the world challenging Paul Ristow Sr. of Los Angeles who boasted a full set at 20 months. Cameraman swiped Rita’s apple, leaving a surprised expression.
A Philadelphia priest acted as intermediary after abductors took Hilda Brodsky, age unknown, from Wilmington Delaware for two days. They demanded 50 dollars, but the plan unraveled when the priest threatened police action. The child was shown on a street from a car outside the parish house before being turned over to police and sent home.
A Tuesday blaze consumed the Crosby residence of Mr and Mrs Tom Bealls. The event drew a large crowd, with attendees and guests noted from local families including Mrs L F Stackwell and Mr A L Jordan. Also mentioned are Miss Opal Ivey’s return from Campballton Florida and entertainment at Mr and Mrs D A Strickland’s home. In Montgomery Monday, James and Yoten Willoughby were victorious.
Memphis bride Misa Mavis Line a normally tall woman married small circigger Jozippie Paucel during a Big Top show in Charleroi Pennsylvania. The union faltered due to jealousy but now Mrs Paucel 26 inches tall with a 5 pound 11 ounce baby girl plans to reunite with Paucel. Circus friends press for reconciliation as the tiny mother and child draw attention.
Little John Buttle age twenty two months with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Suttle were taken into custody by police across four towns on a long auto trip from Charlotte North Carolina to Memphis Tennessee after a letter allegedly from God proclaimed he is not the kidnapped Lindbergh baby.
David Ruby Barber, 6, of Cincinnati, claims to be the world’s youngest professional boxer and trains for a comeback with his father’s guidance. The child’s family says he earned significant money during past ring years before an accident broke his arm. He hopes to raise $35,000 to aid his return, while authorities argue pugilistic earnings disrupted the city.
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