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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1931

Page

5

Local Doctor Released on $5000 Bond After Assault Charge

Dr. Campbell of Dothan, facing a charge of assaulting a daughter of a prominent family, had his $5000 bond reduced and was released after negotiations. The case, linked to a county investigation, centers on alleged forcible assault and the suspect’s release followed by travel with his wife.

A. Campbell Dothan Phynj P Promh Peinan Todey Dr. Campbell John T. Elis Catlonwand

Loe misreads At in Meneee event appears unclear

An unclear OCR fragment mentions a location or event, but readable details are minimal. The text references Loe and Meneee in a garbled phrase with no discernible actions, dates, or names to establish a concrete news item.

Babe Ruth Maintains Lead In Home Run Race In AL

Babe Ruth still leads the American League homerun chase after recent games, though he trails Al Simmons in the individual race. Ruth’s total stands at 35 with Simmons close behind at 34 as Detroit’s Roy Johnson leads with 34 triples. Gehrig tops RBIs with 182 and scoring with 124 as Boston and New York jockey for standings amid team batting shifts and fielding notes.

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Iaches Are Eclinsed is revival of Waltz ieos Up Old Dancers

Fragmentary report notes a revival of a waltz and mentions old dancers, with unclear details about a fire and damage. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving only the rough image of a disturbance and possessions affected.

Former Dothan Man Dies In Bradenton

WE Franklin 46 piano tuner who resided in Dothan during summers for many years died in Bradenton on August 1. Information received today by Miss Annie Merle Lewis states Mr Franklin was ill at a hospital for some time before his death. He spent winters in Florida and summers in Dothan and had many friends here. Burial was at Bradenton.

Franklin Dothan Bradenton Annie Merle Lewis Florida

Big Meeting on Farm Moratorium in Dothan Today

About 1500 farmers gathered in Dothan to seek a one year moratorium on the 2 million dollar debt owed to the Federal Land Bank. The gathering included remarks by Gardeng-Aira and W G Pruett, with Congressman H B Steagall and Will Lee introduced. Resolutions pressed aid from Secretary Hyde and the Federal Farm Loan Office, to Congress and the Senate, and to the Federal Farm Board to suspend payments. The drive notes last year’s debt payments were borrowed, credits were strained, and asks for relief while mortgages on hour ten eu rose amid uneven farm product prices.

Dothan Farmera Federal Land Bank Houston County Gardeng—Aira W. G. Pruett H. B. Steagall Will Lee W. D. Malone Arthur M. Hyde Farmers Seed Loan Office Washington Fedral Farm Board Congress Th Senate Abbeville

Dothan to Start Hardwood Baseball Bat Plant Next Week

A new industry to supply 8 market for hardwood in ship section will begin in Dothan next week. J T Farmer Jr of Samson has acquired a sawmill, with equipment from Samson, to process wood for baseball bats for a Louisville, Kentucky manufacturer. The plant will operate near Southeastern Compress & Warehouse by Central of Georgia rail, employing 10 to 15 workers with a monthly payroll around 1000 dollars.

Dothan J.T. Farmer, Jr Samson Louieville Farmer Selma Southeastern Compress & Warehouse Company Central of Georgia Railway Louisville

Bill Terry Dominates Second Place Finishes in Hitting

New York Aug 22. Bill Terry first baseman of the New York Giants, though second in hitting and scoring, maintains a monopoly on second places in several batting and fielding categories. He has 88 runs, 161 hits, and 81 RBIs, while Virgil Davis leads batting with .354 and Chuch Klein tops runs at 102. The Giants lead team batting at .293 and team fielding at .975, with Jens Haines leading pitchers at 10 wins, three losses.

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Auburn Alumni to Meet in Gadsden on Tuesday

Auburn alumni will meet in Gadsden on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming season for the Orange and Blue football team. Speakers include Coach Chet Wynne and former Auburn grid star and coach John Emmett “Boorar” Pitts.

Gadsden Ala Auburn Chet Wynne John Emmett Boor Ar’ Pitts Auburn Grid

Hundreds of Jars of Food Canned for Houston County Needy

The Do Dshan American Legion Auxiliary and Highland School workers canned several hundred jars of vegetables and fruit for Houston County’s needy this winter. Mrs W H Wright said the drive, directed by Mrs W G Pruitt, will continue next week with more canning at Highland School under supervision and with groups taking turns. Blumberg & Sons will display a sample campaign, with Myer Blumberg as secretary treasurer. Donations of money clothing and produce flow in as groups plan further canning and distribution under various local leaders.

Houston County Mra H. Wright Do‘shan Palgm Blumberg & Sons Mra Wright Myer Blumberg Highland School Prulit The Presbyterian Church Transfor Ace Mra. Wright Merrit Flack J. A Keyton American Legion Pox Cooperathon CL. Collins Child Welfare Department

Greater aims urged for University of Alabama graduates

Dr. Brunt Graves, dean of the medical school, told the August graduating class that wealth is not the sole aim of life. He urged graduates to pursue education, health, and welfare, and warned that history shows wealth and power often fail to bring genuine happiness. He described three great struggles shaping the world and urged graduates to join a progressive minority focused on common good and humane reform. Notable attendees included Virgil Rodale, Fred Moseley, Runice Pollen, Manele Martin, and Halls Haven.

University Ale Ning Hfe Brurt Graves Medical School Limniversity of Alabama Jair Cortes Europe Alma Asia Rania America Dean Graver Jendera Nberal Vauthr

Here Is a Family Who Sketched Way Around the World

The Burnham family from Winnetka, with three adults and four children, completed a two year journey sketching scenes around the globe. Mire Anita Willets Burnham, a renowned artist, and daughter Carolina, a distinguished painter, exhibited color studies with hundreds of sketches. The works were shown at the Art Institute and other venues in Chicago.

Winnetka Burnham Mie AN Beerham Chivren Framnin Anita Willets Buynhamn Carolina Tehem Exhin Crleags Art Institute

Beauty tile afsirat Birmingham tragedy text seems corrupted

A damaged Birmingham item from August 22 reports a contest winner in a South event. The fragment mentions Ava Hazel and a mis-spelled place, with unclear details about a prize or travel to Hudson. The readable parts are insufficient to confirm names, dates, or outcomes.

Birmingham Misa Ava Hazel Han Hudson

Train Stall Delays Prompt Drinks For Waiting Drivers

MISSOURE VALLEY AP reports stalled trains trapping travelers who pass the delay time with small conversations and a few sipping beverages. The scene described includes railway halt, guards and a few officials improvising to ease the wait as crews address the mechanical issue. Names and exact locations are partially garbled but indicate a statewide or regional disruption with authorities advised to work on the problem.

Journals Halted In Alabama Pension Inquiry

In Montgomery the filing of legislative journals was halted by a temporary injunction amid claims they show bills passed after midnight. Secretaries Karl Speight and Handley Stewart faced orders as probes into late actions and an ensuing pension scandal widen. Governor Miller declined to discuss prospects of an extra session. A separate indictment charged Ernest Matthews with bribery and forgery tied to the pension investigation.

Montgomery Karl Bpeight Senate Handley Stewart House Supreme Court Atate Elma Garret Govinor Miller Ernest Matthews Jeftecaan Montgomery County Grand Jury Matthewa Daffernon County Earl Speight Matthews Birmingham Deweer Aliceny Mathews

Ginning Prices Here For Bale of Cotton Are Lowest In Years

J H Witherington county farm agent notes cotton ginning prices have fallen to the lowest in years. Current charges show ginning at 2 cents per hundred pounds versus 4 cents last year, with bagging and ties down to 75 cents. Durkan warehouses weigh and store bales for 4 cents while others charge 25 cents for the service.

Dethen Durkan J. H. Witherington Saltuttay Dothan Ehlie Properti Witherington

Hawks: Fine Remitted For Airplane Lending

Washington August 22 AP The customs bureau yesterday remitted a fine of 895 dollars in connection with the lending of an airplane at Burlington. Frank Mt Hawke of New York and Maude Tait of Espringfield were involved. The case concerns a lack of proper clearance and required a penalty settlement.

HAWKS Washington Eustoms Bureau Busington Frank Mt. Hawke New York Maude Tait Esprinefield Maes Burlington

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