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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
5
Washington reports the Wickersham commission estimates crime costs exceed 1.0 billion dollars annually. The study highlights that about 95 million dollars, two thirds of federal criminal justice funding, goes to prohibition enforcement. Alabama enforcement costs are cited at over eighty two thousand dollars.
Alabama National Guardsmen prepare for national rifle matches at Camp Perry from August 30 to September 13. Major Joe Starnes leads a 12 man team including Captains Hanna Hardy Riddle and Whitehead, Lieutenants Heston Wilkins, Sergeants Cum bas Selfers, and Corporals Coby Bricks among others.
An all day Sacred Harp sing will be held Sunday at the Midway church four miles north of Bellwood on the road from Daleville to Bellwood. Those in charge extended an invitation to all to attend and bring books and baskets of food.
Metabera of the Dothan Kiwanis joined an inter-club gathering in Abbeville with Governor Leroy Holt and other district officials as guests. Dothan hosted the six clubs in the fifth Kiwanis district, aiming for full attendance at the November state convention.
The Daily Mail reports the Duke of Gloucester third son of King George is ill in a London nursing home with suspected appendicitis and may need an operation. The news notes Aug 21 and cites AP.
Santiago August 21 AP The Chilean Senate approves Miguel Cruchaga to serve as ambassador to the United States, succeeding Carlos Davila, with the appointment confirmed as diplomatic ties advance.
Tallahassee August 21 AP Attorney General Cary D Landis advised Comptroller Ernest Ama that the new state documentary stamp tax takes effect Sept 24 requiring stamps of 30 cents or more on all documents under the act regardless of instrument value. The opinion overturns an earlier misissued statement that notes under 100 dollars were exempt.
The Rev. Clement Ritter, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, returns from a vacation in Selma Alabama and Maysville Kentucky and will conduct regular services Sunday at the church. The Rev. Mr. Ritter and his family are on a vacation motor tour.
Washington Aug 2 The Veterans Administration announced it will advertise bids for a new hospital annex and an 185 bed barrack at the National Soldiers Home in Johnson City Tennessee on September 3.
Alabama farmers who received U S drought relief loans will not be forced to market cotton at current low prices. Commissioner Seth P Storrs said borrowers may store cotton in bonded warehouses with Washington receipts, and hold off the market while awaiting better prices. The plan aims for orderly marketing and cooperation between farmers and the U S Department of Agriculture, with possible sales delayed until favorable conditions.
Floods across a vast area of China devastate life and property. The Yangtze swelled overflowing towns and farmland, leaving about 30 million people homeless and signaling severe crop and livestock losses. North China’s eighties counties endure 3 to 10 feet of floodwater with futures bleak, while the Nanking government issues a $10,000,000 relief loan.
The Lindbergh monoplane advances a short distance toward Nemuro after fog and motor trouble stranded it off Keto Island. Colonel Lindbergh and wife were aided by a government steamship to reach anchorage. He planned hours of engine work before resuming the flight to Japan.
Visiting preachers will be on the program at the Edgewood Drive camp meeting Sunday with Rev. Lovie P. Shaw and Mrs. Martha Joiner set to preach at 11 am. 20 minute talks are planned in the afternoon, foot washing and the Lord's Supper will be observed, and the evening service begins at 7:20 p.m. The gathering continues through next week. Many Koreans Missing in Shanghai Storm.
A twenty foot craft bound for Europe from Florida arrives at Bay Bulls and is wallowed by Capt Bahr and Howard Thomar. The vessel awaits a chance to round i Capt Mace, with Severage off St Marie Bay watching for navigation.
J G Bennett of Rimeetsville Als has set up his headquarters at J H Witherington's courthouse office as Houston and Henry counties seed loan chief. J J Herrington, in charge of all Alabama named loan collection, said drought hit Houston county hardest in the state. He noted, with exception of Houston and set Hone in the state, other crops are good.
In Greenwood Aug 31 AP Fidgar Eaton, among four Eaton family members tied to a federal officer slaying, escaped county jail by sawing three bars from a cell window. Sheriff says a visitor supplied the saw. Eaton linked to earlier Booneville conviction and life sentences for Clyde Rovers murder.
Three marriages licenses were issued yesterday at the probate office. The couples named are Harry M Long of River Junction Florida and Mary Joia Stanley of Marianna Florida, Robert J Register of Graceville route three and Rushie Gay of Bennett Florida route three, and Carsor Riry and Effir Lee Brown, both of Graceville route three.
Work on the Valdosta Georgia courthouse began today with exterior redecorating by a local contracting concern. The bid amount was 63 256.24, awarded to Goodson Bros. Completion is targeted for October 3. Zeppelin Tours Belgium reports a test flight over Belgium returning to base in rain, marking a German airship milestone.
Statesville youth John Atwell Alexander, a brilliant student from North Carolina, earned a PhD by age 20 after graduating high school at 13 and Davidson College with a BA at 17 and an MA at 19. The unusual path highlights early academic prowess and swift advancement in higher education.
The Houston Warehouse, completed at the old compress lot on North Foster Street, opens for business. Thur & Malone, proprietor, announce the facility costs 18000 dollars, spans 26000 square feet, holds 6000 bales of cotton, and features an automatic sprinkler system. David Bradford serves as the weigher at the warehouse.
Auburn announces three livestock shows to promote purebred stock with total prizes of 1000 dollars. Montgomery hosts September 16 to 17, with hogs and beef calves. Huntsville hosts September 22 for 4H dairy calves across several counties. Anniston hosts October 12 with 4H club dairy calves and chambers counties prizes.
At the Supreme Council convention in French Lick Indiana the order decided to hold its fiftieth anniversary meeting next year in Washington.
Grand Jury report on bribery in Alabama legislature finds no indictments. Supreme court voids Lupsley constitutional amendment proposal for a 15 million dollar debt payment plan. Tunstall gasoline tax upheld as constitutional. No lawmakers indicted.庫jury cites failure to secure sufficient evidence.
Houston County farmers will meet at the courthouse tomorrow at 2 30 p m to seek a moratorium on debts to the Federal Land Bank. Nearly 2 900 000 dollars of mortgages on Houston county farms are held by the bank. Congressman H B Stengeli will attend, with county agent J H Witherington scheduled to be present.
A telegram received at the Atlantic City register of the court of appeals indicates a man seeks an expedited divorce. The message asks how to obtain a decree in Mountay County and suggests a rapid divorce by moving to Alabama, hiring lawyers, and pursuing the case, with the registrars noting the communication as part of divorce inquiry procedures. Birth certificates for children entering school are urged, with officials stressing the need to present certified birth records before enrolling.
Distracted fragmentary notice announces a singing event near Malvern in a year marked by confusion. It references a 30th occurrence, mentions ages and people, but many names and details are unreadable. The readable bits suggest a local festa or sing event with participants and a schedule near Malvern.
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