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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1933
Page
3
Washington reports show July industrial production near normal, yet employment and payrolls remain far below prewar levels. Output rose 20 percent since May while employment grew 10 percent and payrolls 8 percent, as firms controlled costs to beat inflation. Public works lag, bonds face refinancing questions, and NRA rules influence re employment trends.
Pneumonia and blood poisoning, from a scratched pimple on her face, proved fatal to Mary Ellen Godfrey, 14, of Haleburg at a Dothan hospital. She is survived by six sisters and four brothers. Funeral at Haleburg Baptist Church Sunday at 3 30 p m with Rev Thomas Mathis. Burial in church cemetery with Dowl ing Rhodes in charge.
Rollie Rollins of Bainbridge Georgia died in a South Carolina automobile crash Wednesday night. He was born in Dothan and was a traveling salesman. He was great nephew of C. J. Rollins chief deputy for the Houston county law enforcement department. The funeral was held in Bainbridge this morning according to advices received.
A Collins Baking Co. truck caught fire while being loaded with bread in front of the bakery on East Main Street. Firemen reported slight damage to the truck and bread already loaded burned. origin of the blaze undetermined.
The Dothan Packing Co. received a city permit to add a structure at the corner of North Oates and Lena streets. The project is valued at $1,000, per the permit.
Birmingham, Aug 26 AP Clarence Higginbotham was indicted today for the murder of radio entertainer William Lambert in a lovers lane on the night of May 30. Held without bond in county jail since return from Sylvania Georgia where he was arrested. Miss Lillie May Robertson identified Higginbotham as the slayer, which he denies.
Two civil suits totaling 2500 dollars were filed in circuit court against B. M. Welden over a Montgomery highway crash Thursday night. Malcolm Driscoll driver of the wagon and Corrie Pearce owner of the wagon and two mules allege Welden drove at 75 mph causing damages to wagon and injuries to the mules and person.
Ernest Will Cagle of Chickamauga Tennessee, chief warrant captain, received the Navy Cross in the name of President Roosevelt from Secretary Swanson for extraordinary heroism and judgment during a powder bag fire aboard the U S S Milwaukee on May 11 during day division practice.
Col and Mrs Charles Lindbergh arrived in Copenhagen after a flight from Lerwick Shetland Islands confirming their European visit under AP report.
Mrs Katherine Leete, once ignorant of sailing, now holds the only woman’s license from local steamboat inspectors to pilot passenger yachts for hire in Cleveland.
Unofficial returns from scattered precincts show margins from 3 to 1 to 20 to 1 in favor of repeal and beer legalization. San Antonio reported 45 to 2 in favor. Noon tabulation: 1,127 for repeal and 173 against. In Highland Park Dallas repeal led 20 to 1.
Reliable sources report United Mine Workers and non union operators agreeing on a 40 hour maximum work week for six months. A joint committee will study feasibility of shorter hours with higher pay, though miners had initially sought a 30 hour week.
Byrl Murphy aged 15 died in a Do then hospital at 10 30 a m today from lockjaw after a brief illness. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Bacon Murphy Do than route five a sister Mrs J T Palmer of Midland City and a brother Donald Murphy of Do than route five Funeral arrangements will be announced by Dowling Rhodes
The Dutch steamer Hercules arrived at San Juan Puerto Rico with 46 passengers and the crew of the Ferdinand of Florida and the schooner Augusta Hilton, which burned and was abandoned at sea August 18. The Red Cross provided temporary relief, and the State Department sought instructions on survivor disposition. Local authorities opened an investigation into the schooner’s destruction.
Nassau August 26 AP Gerado Machado deposed president of Cuba prepared for a hasty departure by plane or steamer fearing for his life in danger amid political turmoil following his overthrow.
In Berlin the Thiller cabinet seized assets and revoked citizenship of 33 prominent Jewish and political exiles for actions abroad since fleeing Germany. Names include former chancellors, Reichstag members, editors and scholars. In Athens, Samuel Insull was arrested and held as extradition efforts proceed.
Two large wildfires swept the North Coast in Oregon, forcing settlers to flee toward the sea as 3,000 firefighters battled the blazes. Volunteer CCC worker Frank Palmer, 21, died when a falling tree crushed him on the Wilson River fire front. The fires neared Tillamook as an easterly gale spread embers toward towns.
Partly cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers expected later in the week. Temperature changes projected to be small.
Sleeping sickness claims another life as cases climb to 228 in a widening epidemic. Physicians, exhausted by study, urge rest and nourishment. Encephalitis deaths reported in Jackson, Mississippi and Council Bluffs, Iowa, with fatalities in Ohio to California.
Seven Twin Cities men were arraigned on conspiracy charges in the Urschel kidnaping case. The hearings occurred before U S Commissioner W T Goddard in St Paul. Bond was set at $50 for each defendant, five of whom surrendered voluntarily.
D B Hornaday age 42 advertising specialist of Thomas W Briggs Co died after a two month illness. Born in Mansfield Ohio near Dayton he began in advertising with The Detroit Free Press later working for agencies in Chicago and New York.
Continental Can Company announces a national advertising push to begin in September using newspapers. The move marks the companys first nationwide effort and targets broad consumer reach.
The Dothan Pilot Club will adopt a child and fund part of its education. Members hosted a benefit picture show to raise money for the youngster’s schooling when school opens. The club, composed of young business women, has not yet chosen the child’s gender. If the pupil excels, the education may continue at higher institutions.
Montgomery August 26 AP The USDA figures show Alabama farmers in 1932 raised 11 340 000 chickens with value 3 962 000 versus 1927 peak of 11 814 000 worth 6 380 000 The current year places 7 840 000 chickens valued at 2 744 000 at 35 cents each The peak value was 1929 at 76 cents per chicken Average eggs laid also rose with more flocks and noise from hens nationwide to follow.
A coast guard collision between two watercraft near Chicago killed three visitors to the World's Fair. One boat carried 10 passengers and the other seven. both sank after the crash in Lake Michigan. Coast guardsmen rescued all but the three drowned. only a woman’s body was recovered.
The Manchukuo government announces a ten year project to build 59000 miles of roads costing about 35 million dollars. The aim is to improve security for 30 million inhabitants and strengthen administration while using native labor. First five years to build about half the network with one third of roads as first class stone pavements.
The kidnapping wave was checked as a gun battle in San Francisco left one kidnapper dead after he killed an officer and wounded a bystander. In Hartford two conspirators were jailed and federal prosecutors planned trials in Oklahoma City. New York Governor Lehman signed a bill to allow the death penalty for kidnapping.
The city council has been formally notified of a special meeting next Monday night to reconsider and possibly repeal an amendment raising the gasoline tax excise from one to two cents. It is the first called session of the present council and the first in over a year, prompted by a petition signed by more than 400 residents.
Bernard Bitterman, 28, a department store buyer, disappeared after a ransom note signed NRA claimed he is safe. Police pursued leads to George Kelly with the note from Cheyenne Wyoming. Bitterman’s brother was reported injured in hospital when he left for help.
The Civil Service Commission announced Dr. L. J. Crounke as its director of research in personnel administration to assist the Tennessee Valley Authority. The plan aims to coordinate TVA hiring methods with federal Civil Service practices where feasible.
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