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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1929
Page
3
A scanned family cookbook fragment lists menus and recipe steps for a supper including Succotash with corn and beans, Cheese Gelatin Salad with cottage cheese and peppers, and Peanut Cookies. Directions detail cooking times, ingredients, and baking notes for a festive spread.
County committee led by Mrs. W. S. Wilson plans a county audition on August 29 at her home to choose one man and one woman aged 18 to 25 for the district contest. Winners advance to state and national auditions with substantial cash prizes and conservatory tuition.
Notice to contractors announces sealed bids to Dale County Board of Education in Ozark Alabama by August 9 1929 for Haw Ridge six room with auditorium Skipperville four room addition and auditorium Clapton one room addition and repair of entire building. Specs at the superintendent’s office bond with $1000 accompany bids right to reject bids. H Johnson County Superintendent of Education August 30 1929.
In Probate Court Houston County Alabama on August 2 1929 Eric Barfield appointed Administratrix of Willie Barfield deceased and Letters of Administration granted to Brit Barfield. Claimants must file within legal time or be barred. This 2nd day of August 1929. Erie Barfield Administratrix of Estate of Willie Barfield deceased.
Tests at New London show the submarine S-4 and an Eagle boat achieving conversation via telephone equipment while the sub is submerged in shallow water. An amplifier and receiver on the surface boat enabled two-way talk, with officials optimistic yet cautious about deep water feasibility.
Washington officials defer repainting the White House as executive offices undergo extensive changes this summer. Basements and first floor spaces are being remodeled to house secretaries, a larger press room, and new offices, while exterior paint peels in places.
Pitching star Stanley Coveleskie lost his job with a South Bend dependent team, ending his long major league career stretch with the club.
Tom Heenes seeks another shot at Otto Von Porat after a decisive first meeting in Chicago last winter. Al Brown, named defending bantamweight champion by the New York State Athletic Commission, faces suspension in Pennsylvania. A fortune teller warned Tony Canzoneri he would KO Sam Mandell in a light bout.
The University of North Carolina refuses to participate in the EO pao against Georgia Pech scheduled for the evening. No further details are provided about the match or venues.
Hard Tack, one of the whanity horses, features at the metropolitan track event. The race showcased the horse’s speed and earned attention from local racing fans.
The text describes a chaotic event at a national open where Horten Smith led with 267 strokes but controversy swirled around a promoter and commission reentry. The stadium crowd booed as the winner, Jobsny, was praised while a suspension and unclear penalties overshadowed the session.
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