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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
2
Mrs HH Hall announces piano lessons restart at 402 North Foster Street starting September first. Interested people may call 3dd. Local notices list numerous residents visiting, shopping, and traveling in Dothan with social updates and upcoming events.
Mr and Mrs J Hubert Farmer hosted a Bridge gathering on Park Avenue in honor of Miss Lyda Malone of Pensacola Florida guest of Mr and Mrs George Y Malone and Mrs R A Williford of Kershaw South Carolina guest of Mr and Mrs Mayo Davis Mrs Williford won the ladies prize and Mr Archie D Carmichael won the gent's prize A salad plate and ices followed the gamesParticipants included Miss Malone Mrs Williford Mr and Mrs George Y Malone Mr and Mrs Archie D Carmichael Mr and Mrs Asa Lisenby Mr and Mrs W C King Mrs Pat Poyner Mr and Mrs Mayo Davis Mr Wallace Malone and Mr and Mrs Frank Newton
Rome officials announce a Vatican Italy Concordat backed circular on religious instruction in schools. Catholic bishops submit priest listings to principals who approve and forward to superintendents. Government and church inspectors jointly oversee annual course outlines and term end oral exams.
In El Paso Texas claimant Jocelyn Tracht presents a twenty four toed kitten as the queerest pet in the city. The unusual feline stands out for its extra digits and quirky appearance.
In St Louis a grandson of Hugh L White earns 18 dollars yearly from a downtown corner lot once taken in payment for a 5000 dollar debt. The stalled sale years ago kept the property idle until now.
A trade magazine editor reports France plans to restrict automobile imports to the amount exported as a way to defend its car industry amid a negative trade balance. The proposal reflects fears over imports weakening domestic production and aims to stabilize economic health.
Will Lee returns from Montgomery after several days on business. Miss Susie Wood Blackwell and Mrs Kemp Blackwell of Columbia shopped here Wednesday. Robert Crawford of Atlanta visits his parents Mr and Mrs Bob Crawford in Dothan for a few days. Mrs Charles Aycock of Birmingham will return Saturday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J A Wilson on North Oates Street.
The Associated Press reports severe drought in South China, with Kwangsi and Kwangtung provinces hit hardest. Rice yields are forecast only 2 to 4 percent of normal after a 25 percent drop in spring rainfall, leaving millions facing hunger and a multi-year recovery. Farmers rely on irrigation where possible, but widespread shortages threaten winter provisions as imports and domestic supply shrink.
General Wrangel leader of the Russian White Army died in April 1928 and wished to be buried in Russia after liberation from Bolshevist oppression. Pending that, his body will be moved from St. Gilles to Belgrade for burial in the vaults of the Russian Cathedral where 140 regimental flags adorn the nave.
Fragmentary text describes Geneva and tourist trade. Mentions statistician, wages, payrolls, and a weekly halt show on WGN with Lawrence Salerno billed. Multiple garbled phrases and missing context prevent a full summary.
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