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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1934
Page
5
An early report from North Bay describes the Dionne quintuplets, their fragile condition, and the medical effort to support five babies with constant supervision and stimulation to prevent attacks of suffocation. Dr. Dafoe notes each infant later developed a severe intestinal condition requiring careful management.
Dr. Charles H. Herty unveiled a process turning Southern pine cellulose into silken yarn and garments. Garvan noted the yarn’s quality matching current pulps and costs could drop to about 35 dollars a ton, with vast Southern timber potential to supply global textile needs.
Robert A. Beeland, president of the New Orleans Federal Land Bank, reported improved farmer conditions in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi with more than 27 000 loans refinanced. He said durable progress in current collections and a policy of leniency for distressed borrowers under fair conditions helps farmers continue operating as cotton and sugar cane markets recover.
Mrs Rama Ellis entertained Saturday afternoon with a children's party honoring her six year old son Max. Many well planned games and contests followed by refreshments of ice cream cake and individual candy packages were served.
Preston Bowden and Eula Segres, both 21 of Newton, prepared to wed after obtaining a marriage license yesterday. A separate note describes two months of miraculous improvement in premature twins at a special hospital, with Dr. Dafoe praising their recovery before his planned trips to Washington and Johns Hopkins University.
James Hickey, associate of the Shelton gang, was shot and killed by Sheriff Henry Sickmann and four deputies in East St Louis. The raid occurred in the Signal Hit residential area after Hickey opened fire. Authorities kept the slaying secret for 36 hours to aid investigations and pursue others seen in the house. Some sources tied the incident to a possible kidnapping plot against a prominent local businessman, which the purported victim denied.
In Montgomery Alabama the Woman's College of Alabama was officially renamed Huntingdon College in ceremonies honoring Lady Huntingdon and aligned with Methodist authorities. The change aims to prevent confusion with a similarly named state institution and was marked by a dawn dedication and speaker remarks from Dr Louise Branscomb and local alumnae leaders.
Miss Martha Smith, state supervisor of adult schools, will inspect the county system in Houston County tomorrow and Thursday. The county system is supervised by Mrs. Catherine Payne and Mrs. J. D. Sanders Jr.
Brussels reports that Belgium will default on its December 15 war debt payment, with a note prepared for transmission to Washington indicating the anticipated default. The development follows prior financial strain and raises implications for Allied wartime credits and postwar obligations.
College day honored the birthday of Dr. Walter D. Agnew, president of the college, with observances reflecting his leadership and contributions.
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