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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1929
Page
3
J. O. Creeger district supervisor of collections of federal seed loans visited the city yesterday. He praised local collection methods and noted borrowers are cooperating fully. Creeger, based at Ozark, covers the area. Houston County collectors report rapid progress and expect most loans repaid as payment dates approach.
Sixty dollars worth of goods were sold by 11 vendors at the city curb market this morning. The smaller total is blamed on many regular sellers being tied up with the cotton harvest. Officials expect sales to rebound to normal levels once the cotton season ends.
Citizens in Cottonwood district push a three mill school IO election to fund a new building. If approved, transportation for all district children is promised. A building fund will rely on private subscriptions with committees in charge. Local education officials expect final action soon.
Detroit August 20 The first all mental lighter than air flying machine built for the United States Navy by the Aircraft Development Corporation flew successfully in its initial test flight Sunday afternoon. Naval officers witnessed the test.
A hound named Robert, claimed by Will Rogers or Walter Davis, lies in the county jail awaiting aCommon Pleas ruling on possession. The dog was taken by the sheriff after a lawsuit and has been fed at public expense, described as a model prisoner. A decision was anticipated to release him tomorrow.
The Cotton Market of New York reports futures opening firm with October at 48.78, December 19.05, January 19.75, March 19.29, May 19.40 as of Aug 20. The report lists several active months showing positive early movement.
After weeks of quiet, marriage licenses were issued again over the weekend with six Dothan residents among the couples. The list includes G. P. Meyers with Johnnie Mack Rudd, Talmar L. Jenkins with Selma Bateman, Henry Palmer with Come Wingate, Ed Youmans with Newton and Sor Stocumb, Curtis McCoy Vera with Juanita Kirkland of Slocomb, and Hermes Fuller with Hazel Clark of Dothan.
In San Francisco a shell shocked veteran, 34 year old Agie Ashmun, stabbed to death by a man he accused of wrongdoing. The accused, a veteran rendered permanently disabled, claimed the Red Cross robbed him as police charged him with murder. The incident occurred outside a local Red Cross office after a dispute over an imaginary grievance.
A garbled note reports Mrs Pruett leaving for a vacation and Mrs Johnson stepping in to handle operations of the demonstration department, with disruption expected as the unit adjusts to the absence.
Alabama landowner Charles S. McDowell of Bamaula announces he will not enter the 1920 gubernatorial primary. He cites current political conditions and notes replies from Democrats following A. H. Carmichael's withdrawal. The record also mentions Samford's quietly considered candidacy and ongoing political maneuvering surrounding the governor’s race.
Bonifay woman Mrs. D. HL Hed of Route 5 died at a local hospital last night about seven o’clock after a short illness. Surviving are her husband and four children. Also surviving are her mother and father Mrs. and Mr. f. Bo Williams of Don Hav and four brothers, Lauf of Edgar Linda, Rudolph, and Bayes of Boston, and sisters Corin Pinker of Prone Jordan Billie and Meghgee of Ashe gand. Funeral services are announced to be held at White W JWerdnestax. Company will be temporary out Bonifay Houston Buroral reo Coryianygres Myers.
Wichita plans to double its output to earn the title Air Capital of the Nation by 1928 with Travel Air, Walter Beech, and other firms expanding plants. The city projects substantial growth in aircraft manufacturing and employment as five factories prepare to scale up production by year end.
Fragmented OCR reads of a coastal item discuss the sea as a source of essential diet components. The text is garbled with stray letters and punctuation, but hints at sea based nutrients or foods and ongoing discussion or notes. Mentions of people or places are unclear due to the degraded print and page continuation noted as Continual on Page Six.
A tentative program for the Confederate reunion is prepared by the forming committees. The mammoth parade will be a feature over three days, with veterans to hold a business session for officer elections. J. J. Speight, general chairman, says plans will take shape in days.
The New York Botanical Garden presents an exhibit of ragweed and other plants with microscopic slides of pollens linked to hay fever. The display aims to explain why seasonal allergies worsen for patients during late summer.
Aug 26 page from Columbus Chicago relays unfolding details on the airship Zeppelins. Farther proof to Glenn Volmin and the Zion overseer are referenced as attempts to verify the perilous mission. Tokyo and global reactions frame the near flight, with speculative outcomes.
J H Dupree 42 of Ashford died at a local hospital at 6 this morning from injuries after an automobile crash Sunday night. He and Sterling Hicks were riding when the car struck concrete guard posts on the Ashford highway as Hicks tried to pass a wagon. Dupree was thrown from the car and his head struck a post. He is survived by his widow three children Allie Kate and Clarence and his mother Mrs Milton Dupree all of Ashford. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 from the home with Rev J W White officiating Houston Funeral Company in charge. Dupree was owner of the Ashford Telephone Company for eight years and well known in the area.
The Aleaginor Theatre manager announced that Irwin Maudlin of Phototune Sound Equipment Co Chicago has nearly finished reworking the Alcamo s sound system and hall A new sound screen is installed walls are being felted to stop barreling sound About 500 was spent on new equipment improving talking quality across productions.
Atlanta won a population claim of nearly 350,000 after Governor J. G. Hardman signed a bill creating Greater Atlanta. The act annexes Decatur, Hapeville, East Point, College Park and the unincorporated Avondale Estates, preserving existing governments under the Porougen plan. The resulting area will be known as Greater Atlanta.
The civil division faces about 50 suits with several dropped from the docket. Notable cases include Cullen Smith charged with assault to deathder and Corvin charged with violations of the prohibition law. The remainder covers criminal matters and several alleged vagrants set for trial tomorrow.
Fragmentary text reports a youth death near Birmingham and mentions a farmer not being arrested. The source is garbled with many incomprehensible phrases, names, and possible locations or affiliations, making it difficult to identify clear events, dates, or persons.
Phoenix, Aug 2001 Miss Marvel Grosson, 25, of San Diego, an entrant in the women’s air derby from Santa Monica, was found dead six miles north of Wellton, Arizona. Her parachute had opened and released. she leaped to try to save her life as trouble developed. Grosson held the women’s altitude record and was noted as a prominent aviation pioneer who flew in the $25,000 race season finale.
A garbled wire service style note describes an aircraft and dry forest fire delays near Spokane. The text mentions Miles City, Meats, and unclear names, but the core event is an attempted flight diverting due to a forest fire risk before departure.
Dr. James Brook was sentenced by Judge Harry Scarleth after the motion for a new trial was overruled. He was led away to a penitentiary cell on death row.
Rough OCR notes report Douglas and Silas Tompkins, brothers, will join the University of Iowa football squad next fall. Douglas weighs 220 pounds and stands 6 feet 4 inches, while Silas is listed at 9-2? feet tall and about 200 pounds. Both are sophomores.
Fifty one new subscribers were added to Phe Fagle's list over three days as subscriptions were solicited during that period. The report lists various names and places connected to the week’s subscription drive, noting activity and responses across multiple routes and localities.
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