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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1932
Page
4
Des Moines Iowa Aug 2 The Middle West farmers will try to boost pony status through a strike or farmers holiday starting Aug 15 Milo Reno head of the movement announced today He said the plan aims to raise prices above production costs by abstaining from selling for at least 30 days and staying at home if profits do not materialize
City council approves a 872 month demand charge on the Royston hotel after installing an independent electric system. The hotel will pay for city water while using its own power, cutting city revenue by about 400 monthly.
Alabama unveils 1933 license plates in blue and white. Kilby prison workers stamp plates while the Public Service Committee sets lower distribution rates, sending tags through mail to 67 counties for county offices and public use.
A proposed resolution would require health department inspections before all new eating stands may open for business. Council members discussed the measure on Monday night with City Attorney O. B Lewis and Dr F G Granger, county officer, presenting the request.
J. R. Thornton Henry County solicitor will prosecute criminal cases at the Henry circuit court during Circuit Solicitor J. Norton Mullins absence on vacation. Judge H. A. Pearce and court reporter J. B. Hackney were in Abbeville. No temporary successor for Mullins has been named for the Dothan session in August. the appointment will be made by Thomas E. Knight, state attorney general.
Burley Thorne former basketball tourney official waived forgery and false pretense charges to grand jury. He refereed most games at the Dothan Athletic Club last winter and faced a bad check accusation before a honeymoon trip. Jesse Rollins faced a first degree murder charge in a fatal shooting. his case also moved to grand jury. Judge H K Martin imposed fines and jail terms for liquor law violations including Wallace McRae and Cleve Mass with wife. Multiple others fined for liquor and weapons offenses. several cases continued or pending witnesses. many defendants to plead guilty next session.
City council approved sale of 33 000 six percent refunding bonds due 1935 52 with 96 and accrued interest. Sealed bids were invited two weeks earlier and Steiner Bros. of Birmingham bought the issue as the sole bidder.
Auditor J. L. Vaughn announced that nearly $2,000 has been collected from old accounts after special letters were sent to creditors two weeks ago. About $1,600 of the total came from paying assessments.
Officials rule that applications for free city water must be investigated and approved by Salvation Army or Welfare department officials. More than a dozen individuals have filed affidavits seeking free water.
Mrs. Charlies H. Sabin wore in Washington a white crepe de chine dress figured in red. She completed the outfit with a red hat and a red pocketbook, creating a coordinated red ensemble.
Alabama farmers gather in Auburn August 2 for a three day program on modern farming techniques. Dean M. J. Funchess leads demonstrations with morning talks by agricultural experts. Edward A. O'Neal, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, speaks August 3.
Mrs. W. G. Pruett home demonstration agent plus four home demonstration club members traveled to Auburn for the annual farmers meeting and state council of home demonstration clubs. Accompanying Mrs. Pruett were Mrs. D. H. McInnish, Mrs. Wesley Tolar, Mrs. Bessie Underwood, and Mrs. J. W. Taylor representing local clubs.
An oil stove exploded at 211 E North Street the home of Mrs Lula Culpepper causing minor damage Monday afternoon. Singed wallpaper in the kitchen was the only damage, with dwelling insurance listed at 75 dollars though furniture was uninsured.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson wore a black chiffon dress with white and orange dots for a Washington luncheon. Her hat featured a wide brimmed black straw design.
In Kentucky six people drown when a house is washed away by a flooded creek in a creamed county. The dead include Mrs Eddie Bryant and ten of her sons, and Mrs Mary Ison with her daughter and others. Rescue and recovery efforts followed as the disaster unfolded.
A heated city council meeting degenerated into near unworkable conflict last night as members sparred over a bond requirement for gin owners before the cotton ginning season. The four four stalemate persisted after disputed votes and exchanges, with President Black and Burkett among those hesitant to commit, while others pressed for separate votes on each measure.
City officials debated finances as they consider buying a bearing for 18 to replace a worn water pump part on Pettus street. City Auditor J C Vaughn confirmed funds might be available tomorrow and the council approved the purchase amid light laughter.
George Cochran father of 16 year old Clarence Aubrey Cochran of Dothan sues Procter and Gamble for 2999 claiming J H Ingram acting within company authority shot Cochran as he allegedly stole gasoline from Ingram's automobile. The youth died about 19 hours later in hospital.
City officials approve repairs to the central scales for cotton exchange operations. The work aims to restore accurate weighing and ensure reliable measurement at the opening of trading. Project cost about 1200 dollars. overseen by W Rainer of the Andes.
City officials approved a sale of municipal equipment after evaluating bids. The plan covers a specific project at a joint location and outlines payment terms and disposal of obsolete electrical gear.
Auburn Alabama August 2 AP Things are looking up for Alabama porkers. While the nation June 1 showed a 7 per cent reduction in hog production Alabama farmers reported a 6 per cent increase. Two other factors pointing the ward increased prices this fall include a 43 461 000 pound decline of pork in cold storage compared with last year and a further reduction in the number of hogs arriving at markets this summer. Alabama's increase was made at the suggestion of county agents and extension service experts at Auburn. Pointing to the indications of peak prices this fall Prof James D Pope head of the department of agricultural economies at Auburn urges all Alabama farmers to press forward in their hog development work in view of the low cost of production in this state.
Mary Elizabeth Ford, 14, wins the Kansas City women’s title, defeating Mrs. D. W. Snyder to claim the championship in a tight final. Ford’s comeback from behind at the seventeenth green seals the victory, highlighting a rising golfing family tradition.
Rusty water in outskirts of Dothan may end with a rust neutralizer plan. The proposal, discussed at Monday night’s council meeting, would cost about 1190 dollars to add a neutralizer in the water system, and was referred to the water and light committee for action.
Mayor I C Ezell stated Dothan city schools will open this fall as finances allow refuting rumors of closures. Only 25 000 of last year 41 000 budget has been paid and the 1931 tax collections 8700 from Houston National bank are freed but tied to a loan to New York financiers. City salaries fall two months behind as the council rejects using released funds for payrolls and to cover the loan.
Citizens in Russell County decide in November whether to move the county seat from Seale to Phenix City. Gov Miller ordered the election after a petition by a majority of qualified voters. Some petitioners sought to drop their names and cancel the vote, but the governor ruled the original petition valid.
Farmingham police report 71 hit and run drivers in six months ending October, up from 44 in the prior period. Captain Arthes Eis notes more cases were turned in for the first time, suggesting higher activity or improved reporting.
The Associated Press reports Eric Carlson of Oakland California died from a wound in the abdomen suffered during rioting in Washington. Carlson to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Governor Ritchie called Waterbury Maryland camp plans totally impractical as typhoid fever emerges among marchers in Johnstown Pennsylvania.
About 12 000 Alabama citizens joined fire crews to battle forest fires in the first half of 1932. The state forestry commission says roughly 6 1 4 percent of 22.9 million acres burned, mainly January through April, with unorganized areas hit harder at about 8 1 2 percent. Total fires through June 29 reached 17 225 across both organized and unorganized districts.
Bud Davis a man is jailed on an assault with intent to murder charge after an alleged beating with a hollow pole injuring an Emory Davis, a Negro woman, as officers describe the incident and investigation.
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