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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1930
Page
2
Freight wreck near Youngblood station about Pine Hill Troy delays Jacksonville passenger No 189 last night. Four men stealing freight were injured. two tankers and two cars derailed, three others intact. Injuries may be fatal for two of the men.
Tax assessor data show 10,135 horses and 3453 mules assessed during the period with valuations of 5 by species. Total real personal property valuation for Houston residents stands at 13,606,182 with county and state taxes producing about 244,911.28.
Services for Cleveland M. Bass of Columbia who died in a war hospital after surgery will be held at 3 p m at Wig Me church with Rev Paul Sten t of Columbia and Rev J M Blankenship of Ethes assisting Houston Funeral Co in charge Mrs Bass survives with wife Dorothy Mae, mother, father, brother Loyd Bass of Wilesville Ga, and sister Ethel Dothan.
In Carrolton Georgia on December 2 a negro tenant on Col Sid Holderness farm is noted for a discovery involving boiled cottonseed. May Parks and Henry are mentioned in relation to the seed feed that supposedly improves lint. Farmers discuss using seed for feeding mules rather than selling, with prices around 27 cents for seed and 1.25 for corn.
The 60 million dollar harbors and waterways program proposes funds for specific rivers and bays including the Chattahoochee, Choctawhatchee, Flint and St Andrews bay. Major General Lytle Brown, chief of army engineers, says Congress will study the plan with aims to start by July 1 and total 260 million to complete.
In Washington on December 3, Republicans press for immediate action on a broader relief measure while Democrats resist directing funds through federal departments. The dispute centers on the allocation and oversight of a proposed unemployment fund backed by President Hoover.
In Dartmoor England the Prince of Wales abandons his stud on the Duchy of Cornwall estates after losses deemed unrecoverable for sound business. He will stop breeding hackneys and Arabs but will continue Dartmoor ponies.
Washington dispatch reports wets press ahead with five legislative angles to end prohibition. Proposals include referenda on repealing the eighteenth amendment and legalizing wines and beer, plus federal aid to states to prosecute bootleggers. Lawmakers seek action this session with various constitutional and voting routes.
In El Paso Texas on December 3 two unidentified Mexicans were killed after a gun battle with U S immigration border patrolmen near Corrada Island the no man s land between the U S and Mexico. Six companions were routed and the patrolmen narrowly escaped harm as gunfire forced them to seek cover on American soil. Authorities say the clash may be retaliation for two smugglers killed days earlier.
President Hoover's budget message shows 31.7 million dollars in matured U S securities with no interest due because payment has halted. Owners can claim the funds by presenting the securities at the treasury.
Washington Indiana reports paying all bonds 20 years early and slashing the tax rate to about 56 cents next year. The city owns a municipal electric plant and street railway with six percent interest, profits since 1917 funded debt retirement. Mayor John W. McCarty lauded council cooperation and noted the final bond payoff on November 15.
Ten Lowndes County citizens including Sheriff Morrow Wilough faced a grand jury investigation on charges of conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. Six others including Sheriff-elect Buoy Meadows were released when insufficient evidence was presented.
A tour of inspection of the post office in Dothan Alabama notes the building is among the finest in the state for beauty and cleanliness. It reveals surprising usage figures with about 2500 pen points 600 pen holders and 900 large desk blotters used annually. In addition roughly 8 gallons of ink are consumed with supplies used by the public in the lobby desks.
G W McNeil aged 60 died at home on Dothan route six. He was buried this afternoon at 2 o clock at Rehobeth church with Rev E B Lassiter officiating and Houston Funeral company in charge. Survived by wife one son H P McNeil three brothers A S Jr H T and O J McNeil two sisters Mrs W A Smith and Mary McNeil, all of Dothan route six.
Durham NC AP reports Duke veteran coach Jimmy DeHart will step aside as Wallace Wade moves from Alabama to Duke and Wake Forest seeks to replace Pat Miller who plans to quit by June.
The Dramatic Club of Rehobeth high school will stage Masni my's Lil Wil Rose Friday at 7 pm at Rehobeth church directed by Mrs. C. E. Hemby from Slocomb. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Cast includes Walter Lee Merritt Z A Martin Damon Underwood Marvin Trawick Reuben Rogers Blanche Trawick Lexie Danford Gladys Merritt Lucile Kingly Robbie Martin Sara Mell Watson Jessie Carroll.
Houston county circuit court continued non jury civil cases expected to run through the day. Officials anticipate adjournment this afternoon as the criminal docket is to be taken up Monday and summonses for witnesses and jurors are being served.
Fall vegetables are scarce yet curb market business stays robust with items like peanut pork smoked sausage chickens cokas butter syrup pecans sugar cane and potatoes drawing buyers at Houston County curb market.
Jense Kelley aged 17 died Sunday at 2 15 A M after a brief illness and hip insertion. He was the son of Mr and Mrs A E Kelley of Crewsible Florida. He leaves sisters Ruth Levert of Columbus Georgia and Jewel Kelley of Auburndale Florida and Belcher Kelley of Graceville Florida. Funeral services were held at Mt Zor Church Sunday at 2 30 P M with Rev Carlo Balkum officiating. Fellowes and Forrester assisted.
Major Charles Shepard, a 59 year old army physician, faces federal murder charges for poisoning his second wife, Mrs. Shepard, who died at Fort Riley in June last year. He cites innocence and notes her alcoholic condition and past illnesses as possible defense lines. Sheriff C J Rollins worries hoboes in the county jail are spreading word about jail meals.
Washington AP report notes rural mail carriers logged 494.7 million miles at about 25 cents a mile last fiscal year while air mail planes covered 34.96 million miles at under 1.00 dollar per mile. Postmaster General Brown highlights the cost efficiency of rural carriers versus air service.
Amsterdam authorities impose a temporary ban on importing cattle due to Foot and Mouth disease concerns. The measure aims to protect livestock and prevent spread as officials monitor outbreaks and coordinate with farmers and exporters.
A late 19th century style of toys has evolved into electric trains, mechanicals, and life like dolls with washable hair. Modern toy departments feature talking, sleeping, and singing figures with lifelike faces, as Santa Claus retailers promise greater variety this Christmas season.
Dr L W Dockery newly elected pastor comes to this city with his wife and takes residence in the pastorium at Main and Lena streets. He previously served in Notarulga and arrived Tuesday afternoon.
Three men armed entered Exchange Bank shortly after opening at 8 45 bound employees and customers and escaped with about 3000. A witness, Mrs C M McKenna, said the robbers fled in a small blue sedan toward Montgomery.
Blumberg and Hans extend lease on the New York Store on Main Street for ten years. The third floor wholesale department will move to Blumberg and Bons and be replaced after Christmas by a ladies ready to wear and millinery department. Remodeling to begin January 1 with a new front fixtures and decorations expected to boost post holiday business. Blumberg plans to close out current stock before remodeling and reopen with a complete new inventory.
The 71st congress will open with nine women for a short session, then drop to six in the 72nd. Mrs Pearl Peden Oldfield of Arkansas and Mrs Huth Hanna McCormick of Clingis exit, returning home and pursuing other aims. An obituary and political change frame this shift as two widows reflect differing paths in politics. The Brooklyn Robins will perform their daily dozen at Clearwater, Fla.
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