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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1931
Page
5
Rebels attack the Regale water reservoir near Havana but are driven off by government troops. Reports indicate heavy casualties among both sides with 14 rebels killed and 19 wounded at Pinar del Rio and nine killed with 18 wounded at Astatalais as fighting rages around the city outskirts.
Cullman County seeks a 3000 member Farm Bureau in 1951 to claim the nation’s top county honor. Last year the county reported 1708 members, ranking third behind San Joaquin California and McLean Illinois. Growth since 1925, now about 93 percent of a peak year, reflects steady mobilization of local farming families.
Dothan American Legion post plans routine business at the Legion clubhome on South Oaten street tomorrow night. Adjutant R F Denard announced J A Keyton newly elected commander will preside. Meeting to start at 3 o'clock.
KEW YORK Aug 12 AP Diamond received a four year term and an 11000 fine for violation of the prohibition law. The sentence follows a high profile case involving Meares and Myconviction, marking the first time Diamond faced a verdict on charges of ownership.
Governor Miller seeks advisory opinion from Alabama Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the Tunstall gasoline tax act passed in the last session. The measure raises revenue via a state power claim and faces Section 70 limits for a revenue bill in the legislature’s final five days. The tax increase would fund highway work with county shares for three years.
ANN HARBOR Mich Aug 12 AP Four young persons all he loved slain were found in a burned automobile near Willie yesterday The victims tentatively identified as Thomas Wheatley 16 Harry Love Vivian Gould and Anna Harris The girls both Cleveland had been visiting at the Lore home at Ypsilanti Bodies identified by keys in the car and by a belt buckle worn by Lore State officials investigating expressed belief the youths had been slain and the car set on fire in a struggling scene
Birmingham Aug 12 AP A new commander to succeed Lieut Col Sumpter Smith will be nominated by officers of the One Hundred and Sixth Observation Squadron on Aug 18 The post will carry the rank of major Lieut Cpl Smith promoted to division air officer of national guard in Alabama Louisiana Mississippi and Florida The new commander will be selected by popular ballot must be an officer and rated pilot He will be the fourth commander since the squadron was established Lieut Col Smith preceded by Major James A Melsa nep and Major W W Robertson An election to fill vacancies among junior officers will be held on that date.
Judge Keener Baxley of the common pleas court and Mrs Bales of the county health department departed for a one month vacation in Florida. Mrs Baaley’s health office duties will be covered by other officials during her absence. The office will stay open during regular hours.
In Birmingham on Aug 22 AP report says T J McCollitt, county prosecutor, returned a verdict of justifiable homicide in the fatal shooting of David Knight near a river dance pall. Molgot was slain and T Totherow manager of the wall, and Matt Berry and Lewis Bales bystanders were wounded in a gun battle between Kolpbt and Totheraw.
Alm Aug 12 AP The South holds a seasonal advantage in forestry and agriculture says Col Page S Bunker state forester Favorable natural conditions enable forestry work during late fall and winter while farming dominates spring and summer This balance allows workers to focus on farming in warm months and timber growth during cooler months boosting efficiency and protection efforts
Mrs J B Mullins mother of Solicitor J Norton Mullins dies in Palatka Florida. Body to travel to Tallassee for funeral at 2 30 p m tomorrow. She formerly resided at Tallassee and will be buried nearby. Survived by four daughters and several sons including J Sanford Mullins and RC Mullins plus many nieces and nephews.
The retrial of Alexander Panret Wenil, theater man, on charges of criminally assaulting Eunice Prin gie, an 18 year old dancer, was continued Monday to November pending further proceedings in Los Angeles.
A third serious crash yesterday increased the accident toll of the national glider contest. The Che mung Valley conditions held three score pilots on the ground amid fog. In Redwood City, a suit by Mrs. Constance May Gavto against the Flood heirs seeks about 2.7 million pounds. Federal buildings costing 1,900 DM will be erected under a new program in the Inver Rio Grands valley of Teese.
Enrollment for the 1931-32 session in Dothan is projected at about 3,000 students, with opening set for Sept 17. Teachers arrive Sept 3 for a Sept 4 institute, featuring sessions on book lists, health, attendance, and departmental meetings led by local officials and educators.
Eight members will meet August 18 to decide whether to lease the state owned radio station WAPI or continue under the present plan. If leased, private interests would take over. otherwise operation would stay with the state. WAPI has ran losses and was originally city and state funded before Birmingham withdrew in 1921. Several stations have requested line leasing consideration.
Clayton Alabama August 12 AP Barbour County farmers plan to plant 12000 pounds of Austrian peas and dairy vetch this fall to enrich soil after winter legumes. County Agent F C Chapp reports the crops will improve cotton and corn yields, provide grazing, and yield hay for feeding next spring and summer.
Twenty five former soldiers attend a meeting of the newly organized Dothan chapter of the Disabled American Veterans at the courthouse. The charter arrival and completion of organization were postponed to the next meeting, August 25. Members of the American War veterans are expected to enroll as charter members.
In Birmingham during the first seven months of this year residential construction was lower than at any time in recent years. Official figures show only 42 dwellings completed, versus an annual average of about 24 for the years 1874 to 1878.
Jails crowded today as about 100 vagrants were arrested on vagrancy charges by police. Captain Oscar Clark says the arrested Negroes will be required to work on streets or in cotton picking, with white residents who refuse to work also subject to arrest. A special court will be held this afternoon by Mayor I C Exell to dispose of the cases and determine access to Captain Clark.
Birmingham dispatch notes A J Rountree director general of the United States Good Roads association invites governors of 48 states to send delegates to the convention in Birmingham October 12 45 The Bankhead Highway association and related groups plan meetings with attendance historically between 1000 and 1500 and possibly 5000 registrants Motor cadets are expected from Memphis Atlanta Louisville Nashville Montgomery and Mobile
The Birmingham Traffic Association reports nineteen regulated motor freight carriers in Alabama have turned in their certificates and abandoned operation as common carriers. The shift follows the Motor Carrier Act changes. many carriers now operate by private contract rather than under new sanctions and licensing requirements.
Representatives from Alabama Civitan clubs are to meet in Birmingham to organize the 2 in 3 4 convention. Leaders outline a rounded program with entertainment and official notices, aiming for full local representation and a strong turnout at the event.
Cummings, a Negro, faces murder charges after a fatal shooting of Henry Jackson, also a Negro, near Webb yesterday. Police say Jackson confronted Cummings with a knife during a dispute along railroad tracks, prompting Cummings to fire a shotgun blast that killed Jackson instantly. Cummings fled but was captured by deputies later that night.
In Marianna the American Legion event features more than 30 rounds of boxing with heavyweight contenders Bil Sikes and John Griffin headlining a ten round main bout. Ted Boutwell and Charlie Miller also appear as part of the stacked program in Pensacola, with eight round semi finals and additional preliminaries completing the card.
KROME Alaska August 12 AP Facing the hazardous leg of their 70 percent trip to the Orient Colonel and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh prepared for the 1087 mile hop across foggy waters toward the Bering Strait They expected to remain in Nome tonight weather permitting they would land in Siberia tomorrow The Lindberghs reached Nome after being forced 100 miles north of Nome awaiting a lifting of heavy fog
Antated meeting of Dothan Chapter No 76, Order of the Eastern Star, will be held tomorrow night at 6. Worthy Matron Bertie Wyatt invites all Houston Chapter No 287.0 members and all visiting members. The meeting is extended to those attending.
A requested construction permit for a corner site was discussed, with details mentioning Pontiar and Bardeanae streets and a budget figure around 3.24. Mw Rantah Camble presided over the hearing, outlining the formalities and next steps.
The South studies plan to drop a third of the cotton crop to curb a looming surplus as government forecasts 15.5 million bales. Alabama Governor Miller condemns Bilbo's idea as unsound while considering an alternate plow-up proposal from D. A. Jewell.
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