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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1932
Page
1
Governor Roosevelt, amid campaign duties and a Columbus speech, resumed hearing charges against New York Mayor James J. Walker. He questioned witnesses while also addressing economic conditions and criticising Hoover era policies.
Washington reports the government may start dam three at Muscle Shoals if relief act funds are approved. War department notes the $20 million rivers and harbors project funding will guide decisions, with Secretary Hurley to determine Muscle Shoals spending. Officials expect a formal decision soon. A separate release shows the Reconstruction Finance Corporation loaned $46.711 million to banks, insurers, railroads, and others during July 31 to July 31 period, including a $25,000 loan to Tennessee Valley Bank of Decatur, Alabama.
About 200 Negroes will participate in Bound for the Promised Land at the city auditorium to aid the jobless. The large cast, including Banford Knox and Geraldine Thornton, performs from 6 o'clock with a separate audience not allowed. The production depicts stages from a Tan Called Site to the Promised Land with many named roles and characters.
Five alleged drunken suspects and a man accused of stealing city water were to stand trial before new city recorder JL Vaughn after he issued a flat docket. Police Chief Tobe Donningus said the thief is being pursued and should appear soon. The recorder post was restored by the council at the last meeting, replacing Meyer Exell. An unrelated AP note from Johannesburg mentions aerial survey work over about 600 square miles for the Witwatersrand mining area.
J Hall brother of Smith Hall was reported improved today at Dothan hospital where he had been under treatment last week. Miss Sue Young, a clerk in Probate Judge A K Martins office, is back at work today after several weeks' vacation.
DC Halstead of Héadland will conduct the circuit grand jury here tomorrow in the absence of J Norton Malling circuit solicitor on vacation. Circuit Judge HA Pearce announced Helstead may act as solicitor later in the month, though not positively.
In Zeigler area Illinois a miner Dominek Latrat was found dead near the Zeigler mine. Sheriff Robinson Jeft launched an investigation while armed forces were mobilized to control coal miners in southern Illinois. Deputies dispersed a miners meeting and broke up picket lines as workers returned to the 5 basic wage contract.
Robert E Lee and Ruby Ling Rogers of Dothan were among three couples issued marriage licenses at the probate court during the weekend. Other licensees included B H Kirkland of Slocomb and Gertrud White of Nona Fla, with Kermit Seth and Wille Green, both of Ashford, also listed.
Funeral services for Mrs Bob Clark, who died after an illness at her home on Saturday, were conducted Sunday at 112 pm. The Rev Mr Rogers of Dothan officiated. Burial followed in Webb Cemetery with Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Ambrose Weare lies dying at eighty seven as lawyer Mr Page presses for final clarifications on legacies. Rosamund Lonty inherits two thousand, while Jervis gains stock and securities. carew family ties and engagement complicate motives. Page probes the old man’s sleeve as he weighs additions to the will. The scene ends with a tease of continued revelations on Page Five.
A committee chosen by Tom Buntin will meet tonight to draft a constitution for Houroin County Young Man Democratic club. Members Robert Holman Robert Ramsey Theodore Jackson will report on work and the draft at the county club meeting at the courthouse Tuesday night. The nominating committee will also report. Larger attendance is expected as new members may join. open to all men 21 to 33 eligible for membership.
The Commodity Finance Corporation plans to raise $5000, with $569 at its depots to speed materials into finished goods. Articles of incorporation were filed in Dover Delaware after deliberations with backing from two of New York's largest banks.
A disjointed note records a postponed council meeting in Rainbridge Georgia. Mentions General J Patd Brown and attendees including local upstanding figures and community names, with scattered references to events, marriages, and notable individuals in the town.
Florida Democrats prepare for a statewide ratification meeting and victory conference in Marianna Friday and Saturday. Governors Doyle Carlton and nominee David Sholtz will speak as organizers say the event signals the start of state and national campaigns. The program includes afternoon sessions with speakers Judge Hat W Adams David Sholtz and H Clay Armstrong, plus a Friday night election dance at Marianna High School.
ATA introduced by State Representative John Wo Tish would fix county budgets by population and empower legislature to set tax assessment and tax collector salaries. The proposal outlines budget figures, salary controls, and potential fees, with voting anticipated in the House after committee reviews.
A fire at a Lae area home claimed the lives of a woman identified as Eunice Marin and a child. Emergency crews responded but efforts to rescue others were unsuccessful. Investigators searched for a cause as neighbors described smoke and flames.
City Federation of Women's Clubs reports damage to the courthouse lawn trees during weekly 117th Field Artillery band concerts. Officials warned that without crowd care the memorial cedar and Christmas cedar could die, and the shrubbery on the lawn is invaluable to courthouse landscaping.
Jim Brennan defeated May, Jr. in a rain cut final at Country Club to claim the 1022 New City golf crown by 1 up. Brennan, a veteran, also won the Lynn Haven Invitational on July 4 and previously finished runner-up in several regional events.
Band director Baxon Poyper of the 117th Fed Artillery National Guard reveals tomorrow’s courthouse lawn concert lineup. The program includes Overture Three Sorry Knights Ragtime Tankee Oodle Gaprice Watch The Baton Overture Golden Dragon Foxtrot Whileling In The Dark Selection Prince Chatting Balind Can’t You Hear Ma Calling Caroline Broadway March Salute To Uncle Sam and a final Spangled Banner.
Mrs Lucy Horne died after a brief illness at Midland City. The funeral was not conducted yesterday at the family home. Burial will be at Clark Cemetery under local undertakers Fellows and Ferris.
Striking farmers seeking higher prices halted railway traffic to keep produce from Sioux City. They targeted trucks while extending their action toward Omaha and Council Bluffs. One train was stopped near Moville Iowa with 200 farmers delaying the freight car convoy before letting it continue after a brief pause. A second train near Jefferson Iowa faced torpedoes on the tracks and red lanterns as the milk train was delayed minutes after the baggage car doors closed.
Albany Aug 32 AP Arguments used by Mayor Walker to seek court intervention to halt the ouster hearing before Governor Roosevelt were denied by the court Roosevelt denied Walker rights John Curtin chief of the mayor's counsel warned of possible violence from the New York executive if the governor acts outside the law He said violence could occur unless order is sought through legal channels
New York August 22 AP cotton rose nearly 3 dollars a bale to new highs for the current movement amid reports of deterioration claims and rising demand for cotton goods. Futures touched about 24 cents per pound. York spots reached their highest level since August 1931.
Final rites for F M Sheehan were held at Montgomery Oakwood cemetery with pastor Woz Smkerstall and Dowling & Hates assisting. Survived by wife and mother, brother WA Sheehan, three nieces. brothers jailed in county jail for alleged Sunday night fight. $107 bond posted.
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