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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1932
Page
5
Two teams begin the drive to aid needy persons with canvassing funds as city relief headquarters report strong early support. Federal pledges of 3600, a $250 donation by L L Tompkins, and firm participation mark the opening. organizers urge thorough canvassing and follow up to ensure all eligible donors contribute.
Rev. T. Jones, former pastor of Lafayette Methodist, is welcomed at Brundidge Church where he will deliver his first sermon this coming Monday. Birth and age details are noted, with crowd anticipation described in local notices. The article confirms his affiliation and the church’s planning for the event.
Leo Espy of Gordon denied rumors he had been shot. A Gordon resident brought the rumor to The Eagle, prompting sheriff and staff to check. Espy spoke by phone, laughing off the claim as an exaggeration and stating he had not hunted recently.
In New York on March 8 AP reported Conrad Mann president of the Kansas City chamber of commerce and Missouri unemployment commission chair was sentenced to five months in prison and fined $12,000 for violating federal lottery laws in promoting a fund raising event for the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Bernard McGuire promoter received a year and a day and $12,000 fine, while Frank Hering Eagles magazine editor was sentenced to four months and $4,000 fine. The court imposed sentences and stayed execution, placing defendants in counsel’s custody. Several motions to stay judgment were denied and a new trial request was rejected.
Washington dispatch reports that about twenty postmaster nominations may not be confirmed as Democratic strategy aims to deny referral to committees. Senator Robinson indicated the plan centers on preventing Senate consideration and breaking the president's batch push.
In Bainbridge Georgia a seven year old boy saved his sister from danger in the street but was struck by a car and suffered a fractured skull. He remained in serious condition at Bainbridge Hospital. A charge against the driver was not immediately determined.
J J Pope aged 70 died at his home at 5 30 p m today after an illness of less than a day. He was a former salesman for Spann Merchant Hardware Co and had left that firm two years ago. He is survived by two sons Cecil and Leon Pope in the U S Navy. three daughters Miss Lillian Pope Miss Edna Pope both of Jacksonville Fla and Mrs Maude Biartin of Tallahassee Fla. Funeral 10 a m tomorrow at Dowling Rhodes Chapel conducted by Rev Clement Ritter. Burial in city cemetery. Pallbearers were J B Speight Wade Eamondson M Howard James Spano Branson Mis and D A Meeker.
City Clerk LP Scarborough urged immediate payment of valorem taxes so teachers can receive payroll before holidays. Officials said funds exist but not enough for full salaries. council previously voted to pay teachers $9.00 when funds become available.
Florence December 9 AP Sheriff George Mitchell Chief Deputy Edgar Fulmer Deputy Riley Nix Sam Emerson and four others were arrested today on a federal indictment for conspiring to violate national prohibition laws. Also named were Eddie McFarland George McFarland Columbus Simpson and Walter Matlock. All except Matlock were released on bond. Other indictments by the federal grand jury at Birmingham were in possession for Deputy Marshal Willy and expected to be served today.
Mrs Mary Chumney aged 68 of Crosby route one died at home yesterday after a brief illness of pneumonia. Survived by husband Dr E Chumney two daughters Mrs Rt F Simmons of Myers Cy and Mrs C A Mc Mellon of Crosby, Clarence Chumney of Crosby. Funeral held at 230 pm yesterday at the Pre grime Rest church with Rev D L Watson officiating and Fellow Forrester in charge.
In a darkened shack near the Los Angeles river bottom police found Willan James Guy, 24 Welsh sailor, a suspect in the shooting death of Captain Walter Wanderwell aboard the yacht Corina. The man reportedly admitted entering the country legally and voting, and claimed he expected police, saying he did not kill Wanderwell.
Miami high and Spartanburg 8 C high school in Tallahassee were opposed to the January 2 football game. A telegram from W H Cassels, executive secretary of the State High School Athletic Association, to Miami principal W Thomas stated an explanatory letter would follow and that only sanction by the State Association could approve the contest.
Montgomery grand jury returned indictments against seven men tied to the closure of the First National Bank of Elba. Bonds posted ranged. Kingsley remained free on $1,000. Indictments allege violations of the National Banking Act with multiple counts.
An inauguration committer in Tallahassee Florida announced a high school football game to accompany the program when Dave Sholtx of Diry Rtona Benen is inducted in January. The event is set for January 2 with tentative plans to host teams from Sismat and Spartanburg.
Plans announce Santa Claus will arrive Saturday afternoon in Dothan with a city delegation to greet him. He will transfer from a Montgomery car to a city fire truck, ride atop it for all to see, and be escorted by Fire Chief Zigiar and a county officer on a motorcycle. The procession travels from Powell Street along Dixie Foster to Main Street ending at the Central of Georgia tracks, where Santa will speak to children and a collection will follow.
A garbled historical clipping mentions Western Union and travel between Dothan Alabama and New York in December 1982. It references Santa figures, a farm, a Santa arrival scene, and a chaotic montage of names and phrases. narrative coherence is limited, with fragmented notes about families, farms, and local lore.
In Washington on December and at a House Wage and Means Committee hearing, Congress viewed bootleg beer and bottled highballs as advocates push for non intoxicating wines and lager. Representative Cel ler and labor leaders debated alcohol content, tax rates, and potential revenue as experts demonstrated beer with 62 percent alcohol and argued over legal beer thresholds.
Fragmented report notes aviation activity at a new Dothan airport with sparse details. Names such as Jody Sturtack and The Chalier appear in unclear context amid references to a flight or landing event and associated figures.
European developments point to England and France likely paying their debt to the United States next Thursday. London cabinets planned to discuss practical payment methods, with Paris signaling the government intends to settle while reconsidering the broader debt structure. The transfer was reportedly via a Bremen vessel arriving from Cherbourg.
Miss Marguerite Ward, sole survivor of October 28 1932 car wreck on Headland road that killed three, sues Bann Williams tobacco firm for 35000. Ward rode in a car owned by the company and driven by an Orme J M Walker of Mobile. Other deceased: Miss Tis Mac Gay of Headland and Erasat J Marbury of Dothan.
Plans for Christmas work to be set at a Junior American Legion Auxiliary meeting tomorrow morning at Mrs C J Graves home 204 East Burdeshin Wheat All members urged to attend to begin rehabilitation efforts for several members in Dothas Immediate action planned and encouraged by relation to attend
Mrs Laura Roberts of Headland died at home after a five week illness. Funeral services were held at Piney Grove Church led by Rev J B Lasseter with Rev S W Ethridge. She was survived by her husband M W Roberts a son Duron Cunningham a sister Mrs John Owen and two brothers. Burial followed at the local church cemetery. The Henry County Four will sing at Tabernacle Church four miles southeast of Dothan for the benefit of the church.
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