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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1931
Page
1
At the state capitol a hectic day unfolded with familiar faces present as lawmakers discuss plans and possible substitutes after the state supreme court struck down a proposed $16,000,000 remandment and attached income tax rider. Governor Millar remained noncommittal regarding future action amid ongoing negotiations with legislators.
Birmingham August 24 AP The executive committee of the Legion outlined plans to spread commitment efforts under Captain M. Laird Hunts chairing the Americanization committee. The drive seeks order and peace, opposing violence while strengthening community ties and force relationships.
Congressman Steagall spoke at a farmers meeting in Houston County where about 1,800 attendees urged a moratorium on debts to the Federal Land Bank. They seek government aid to extend or suspend payments of roughly $2,000,000, arguing for relief amid ongoing inflation and money for future payments.
In the Mont Peery district the Dothan store placed third in a business contest conducted by the Independent Alliances. Hong Bailey of Central Market noted a Louisiana store won first prize. Home leaders of the association will meet soon to discuss the event.
The Country Club golf tourney entering its final two weeks draws strong local interest in Dothan. Four weekend matches produced wins for Malone Slingluff Insurance, Dothan Bank & Trust Co, and Dr Dupree Davie Dental team, with Davie sweeping two. Team standings list Houston National Bank, Malone Slingluff, Dothan Bank & Trust, and Dothan Buick Co. in top divisions while Auburn AU reflects on Alabama Polytechnic Institute’s fall term.
Ten arrests were made by county officers during the weekend with charges including receiving stolen property and drunkenness. Dan Mitchell faced a charge of receiving stolen property, Serac Garner was accused of violating the prohibition law, and Tilia Williams was charged with grand larceny.
Two men, Howard and John Rutherford, are jailed in Cottonwood on $500 bond each for allegedly stealing 217 pounds of seed cotton from Ellison Miron. The value of the loot was about $6.24, suggesting the theft was not lucrative.
Colonel and Mrs Charles Lindbergh landed at Nemuro Japan after a five day journey with four landings from Petropavlovsk via the Kurile route. They left Anroku Kubashi Island sixty miles north after a descent yesterday and were welcomed by a large crowd.
W. Le Wilkinson, director of the state air tour, will travel by automobile starting Monday to visit Tuscaloosa and numerous other towns, assessing landing fields and data for flyers. The itinerary includes many cities such as Mobile, Selma, Huntsville, Florence, and Montgomery, with a plan for a subsequent aircraft pathfinding leg. The tour will feature hunting planes, five military ships, parachute jumps, acrobatics, and formation flying, with about 30 Alabama citizens as passengers. The final route will be announced soon.
The newly formed Tothan chapter of the Disabled American Veterans will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the courthouse Commander M Medema announced. He described the DAV as the official spokesperson for disabled World War veterans, enjoying broad support from government agencies and veteran groups.
A special United Spanish War Veterans meeting will be at the courthouse Thursday night to finalize travel to the New Orleans conclave September 6 to 10. Alabama U S W V department marshal L Dogerell announced tickets and transportation help for members and families. Round‑up fare from Bethe for the convention is $15.77. Fifteen of 25 Dothan camp veterans are expected to attend the New Orleans gathering.
Dothan merchants replace summer displays with fall fashion tomorrow as a special fall edition of The Dothan Eagle prepares readers for the season. The reformatted windows showcase new attire, guiding shoppers to plan their autumn purchases with the newspaper’s fashion feature.
The 117th Field Artillery band will give a concert on the court house lawn Tuesday night at 8 o'clock, directed by Saxon Poyner. The program includes The Huntress March, Light Cavalry overture, Shoutin Liza trombone solo, Moonlight In Florida, Heads Up March, Glow Worm, Ninety Nine Out of a Hundred fox trot, Washington Post march and Stars and Stripes finale.
Four couples obtained marriage licenses in the probate office during the weekend. Stanley Matthews and Catherine Waseley of Hilton, Georgia. James William Etheridge of Headland, route five, and Vera Lee Hardwick. Grady M. Land of Graceville and Audrey Watford of Stocamdt route one. Noah Hall of Dothan route seven and Annie Hall of Hartford route two received their second licenses.
Jeme N Whitfield 90, farmer of Ashford route one, died after a long illness. Survived by wife Ophelia, six daughters including Mrs A Skinner and Mrs Hugh Fountain, two sons Mc Whitfield and Walter Whitfield, and several grandchildren. Funeral held at Howard Grove church near Ashford with Rev J Mo Murdock officiating.
Campbellton schools prepare for opening next Monday with two new teachers added to the high school staff. George J. Grace serves as principal while T. E. Fish teaches history and Mise Freddie Paul covers music and science. Elementary staff include Miles Thelma McKinley Mim Opel Ivey Mise Flore Mes Hughen Mive Lens Swindle Miss Florence Bowen and Mrs. D. C. Palmer.
Spivey veteran of Columbus Georgia to face Soldier Rowell of Chattahoochee in the main 10 round bout at Marance stadium tomorrow night. Both weigh 155 pounds. Rowell as a veteran with over 100 fights and has beaten Jimmie Calloway and Buck Buchanan.
Wyatt A Betters died tonight at the home of his sister in Pansey. He had been blind for 40 years and left behind a sister Mrs Sellera and several relatives including nephews and brothers. Funeral arrangements are being made by Fattows & Forrester.
A Henry county reunion for the Armstrong family drew 252 relatives and 34 friends at Hebron church last week. Descendants of Andrew Jackson Armstrong and Sicily Adeline Armstrong gathered with children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Attendees included W. P. Granberry, J. B. Armstrong, E. L. Reagan, G. W. Armstrong, and others from Georgia and Texas. The event featured a bountiful inner van and group photographs.
A chaotic report from England notes the Labour government facing internal pressure and a budget balancing push led by MacDonald. The apparent political maneuvering and fiscal priorities mark a tense period as August headlines unfold, with speculation on leadership and policy direction.
Plan for a city wide anti crime rally in Central Park with Major General Smedley Butler as a speaker follows a Brooklyn shooting at a lumber yard fence that left one dead and two wounded. Victims were young. Autonomy of motive unclear.
Federal dry agents report that Houston county liquor raids ended for the present after weeks of undercover work. Virgil Pall and Oscar White were jailed on prohibition charges as about 60 persons were arrested, with many released on bond and others still in jail. Four suspects fled, whereabouts unknown.
Funeral arrangements were announced for Edward Battie three days old of Dothan route thrash, who died in Dothan hospital yesterday from diphtheria complications. The service was set for Prospect Church with Rev. Medema officiating. Burial would follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, one sister Kathleen, and one brother Sanford. Houston Funeral Company was in charge of arrangements.
Members of the Hill family attended a reunion at Roy Hill's home on West Mal Street yesterday. Attendees included Mra D, M, iD, Jone KR BIT of Taabasere, Fie, Mra Mabel HIM Jones of Waycross Georgia, Mra. Clarence ML Hill and daughter Marthe of Atlanta, W. Haylow Hill of Atlanta, and Mr and Mrs. Roy Hill and Roy Hill Jr. of Dothas.
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