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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1932
Page
3
Market activity shows listed firms like United Aircraft Westinghouse Woolworth and Western Union among closing movers amid the day’s trading. The snippet reflects typical ticker movement and large names during the session.
Admiral Richard H. Leigh, longtime submarine chaser commander in European waters, becomes the United States fleet’s chief. The four star flag was broken out aboard the U S S Pennsylvania at San Pedro California as he succeeds Admiral SchoField. Leigh, 62, a Grenada Mississippi native and Annapolis graduate of 1891, served in the Spanish American war Philippine campaign Cuban pacification and Boxer rebellion and was chief of staff to Admiral Sims in World War I. He holds the Distinguished Service Medal and decorations from Belgium and Britain.
Oklahoma City Central High School students built a three place biplane. Initial tests by a transport pilot deemed it stable and up to standard. The craft received official approval by the department of commerce while under construction and will be licensed.
Alabama August 16. A Lamar county well six miles west of Vernon has the best prospects of becoming a productive operation Dr Walter B Jones state geologist said after visiting the site He noted the well is not yet productive but has great possibilities and that smaller wells should lead to commercial deposits Operators plan to leave the site idle for two weeks to allow oil to seep Geological Survey cooperates at cost Jessie P Woodward of Columbus is the driller and P J MacAlpine is the drilling contractor The piece recalls early Alabama oil history with references to 1841 and 1865 wells and ongoing industry growth since 1916
Gordon Bill Pate of Ashford visited Monday and Misses Berta Griffin Campbell and Kathryn Odom of Dothan returned home after stays here. Numerous locals were mentioned visiting relatives, attending illnesses, barbecues, and a fish supper at Al's camp on the Chattahoochee River. Reverend M. Madema preached at the Baptist church.
Eddie Tolan, Olympic 100 meter champ, and Jo Waybright failed to gain entry to Stanford stadium for American trials after leaving tickets in the dressing room. A gate official refused them admission, forcing a half mile walk around the arena amid waiting crowds.
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