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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1931
Page
1
Storms across the Mediterranean and North Seas devastate shipping. The Italian naval tug Teseo sank off Sardinia with at least 59 dead or missing and many rescued by the cruiser Teleste. A coast cutter disappeared off Bone Algeria with 22 lives lost as other vessels capsized or damaged.
Rudolph Duringer, a 28 year old truck driver, was executed in Sing Sing for the murder of Virginia Brannen, a Ball girl. Five minutes after entering the death chamber, he died as Rev Anthony Peterson watched. Duringer passed a box of figure to the 23 death house inmates who smoked on him, including Francisco Crowlay, a Nagiau county policeman, who rode in the taxi with Miss Brannen when she was shot.
Birmingham December 14 AP The Jefferson county tax collector posted a new year nineteen percent collection rate with an average of 99,985 per entry of all taxes due. The collector received $11,199 78.31 in cash for taxes. There is further $26,856.49 tax money of property in bankruptcy and integer.
A farmer named Fer cy Richburg, 8, residing Bear, was killed last week while blasting tree stumps with dynamite. Death was instantaneous. Survived by widow and one brother, Magic, of Opp. Also notes a Firestone visit by Barrey Firestone in Washington after a Hoover conference, with an optimistic view on general business.
A Dothan high school plans to stage Why the Chimes Rang at the city auditorium Thursday at 8 p m. The 35 member chorus will sing Christmas carols written for the play as the school aims to present a perfect gift with a perfect motive during the Christmas season. In Washington an informal understanding emerged that foreign debt payments may be delayed pending ratification of the one year moratorium. Undersecretary Mills said Stimson will handle relations with governments as ratification cannot be completed by Tuesday.
Travis Brown, formerly of Dothan and Auburn alumnus, started at halfback for Army in a 17 to 7 victory over Navy in New York. He kicked a second quarter field goal and later booted the kickoff for Army’s first score after a successful pass set up a scoring drive. Brown nearly broke free for a touchdown after a long catch and contributed a key placement kick in the opening tally.
Chicago on December 14 AP reports a playful dog halted the street railway amid a traffic whirl. The dog was struck but found shelter beneath a street car and sat there defiantly as about 20 cars lined the track. Neighbors failed to coax it out until it finally barked and trotted away.
Wiregrass sports pages spar over a 1932 Dothan High football lineup. The Dothan Eagle notes editor John Budd weighs a mythical all Wiregrass team as pundits debate eras and regional pride amid tangled references.
More than one hundred people joined the Sacred Harp singing at Enom Church near Webb yesterday afternoon. Leaders included Jim Kirkland W T Dickerson M M Sheppard J W Barton J L Johnson T G Barber Laymon Dickerson Townley Wynn Heazie Dickerson and Silver England.
Childersburg Alabama December 1 AP Mayor J A Strickland is described as town figure and man about town. Besides his mayoral duties he is a merchant cooperative warehouse manager bank vice president school board treasurer farmer and fancier of Noe Dower in the community.
Joe Riley, captain-elect of Dothan High, made the All-Southern High School grid squad as announced by John Davis of Lake City. Riley stood out after a season at halfback and joins teammates Kilgrow Lanier Williamson and Wright on the 44-man Alabama contingent from 20,000 players across 11 Southern states.
Geneva High School girls defeat Hartford 27 to 14 in the season opener. Geneva boys lose to Mertens 19 to 5 in the same event. Special report from Geneva, December 14.
A deadly tornado swept southwestern Arkansas and northern Louisiana, killing three people and injuring nearly 1800 others. Waldo and Camden suffered severe destruction as rivers swelled after unseasonably warm rain, with a five year old buried under wreckage in Camden. Two Black children died near Minden Louisiana.
City employees officials of the police and fire departments competed at a quail feast held Saturday night. Judge O. Lewy was crowned champion quail eater as Fire Chief J E Zeigiar presided. Mayor Ezell and several councilmembers were noted as close runners up in the consumption contest. Firemen attended in a fire truck. no alarm occurred during the banquet and Chief Zolghat and crew enjoyed the event.
Birmingham dispatch reportsAutomobiles killed 376 persons in Alabama during the first ten months of 1931. An insurance survey compares this period with 1931 deaths from the same span in 1930. The figures reflect motor fatalities across the state with notable year over year differences.
Birmingham Ter 4 APD The Elekternth Street underpass Ingl project at the BLOM grade separation program will be completed by mid January The Twenty Street undergaan was opened recently Construction work has been distributed by the city to various emergency relief projects providing employment for 24/4 workers.
In Talladega a double wedding united two couples bearing the same surname. The Howells and Themyers exchanged vows in a shared ceremony at Howell's Cove. Delayed or garbled phrasing aside, the event marked a unique nuptial coincidence for the families involved.
Augusta Ga Dec 34 4 M Williams former Rochelle Ga minister found guilty of slaying his 19 year old sailor son Raford Williams. Jury recommended mercy reducing a life sentence. Trial previously declared. Minister cites human behavior as hard problem while pastor Tom Jones preaches about a new heart in Christ Jesus and the remedy for misconduct.
County Agent J H Witherington reports the cooperative hog sale will be held December 23 instead of December 25 due to Christmas on the 26th. A sale Friday saw 181 hogs bring 41379 dollars with 33 farmers joining. No 1 hogs averaged 365 dollars per hundred, No 2 grade 325 dollars, feeders four cents per pound. Rohinson Reynolds of Donalsonville bought hogs for Swift Co plant at Moultrie.
AP reports twenty seven public improvement projects under construction as of December 1 in Birmingham and nearby areas. City engineer's report lists four properties at 3909421 in Ensiey and 36 in Birmingham totaling 052, 264, with one in Fant Lake at TsOn.
Evergreen. Ale Dee 16 CG. Daniels has anived his meat Remtion. With the firm touch of hug killing weather he slaughtered an M68 pound porker and this de what the Rot Lard 20% peuunde. Shumge. 373 pounta Backbone and apareribs Pevrral Gave supply with plenty fr the neightiner.
Willem, president of Tara State Territorial Association, will speak Thursday before the Dtareseen County Medical Association. His address at the University of Alabama medical center will cover recent searches and statewide dental issues.
On opening day of the Salvation Army Christmas appeal Captain Victor Tidman noted a small donation but expected growth as the drive progresses. He cited that more than 1300 dollars were subscribed locally to support the Christmas fund this year.
Birmingham Telegram reports truck driver J P Townsend will be tried for murder in the first degree for the shooting of J A Pannell, a chain grocery official, after Townsend allegedly approached Pannell and shot him in front of a Woodlawn store. Townsend’s trial was rescheduled due to counsel availability. The victim reportedly died after the incident, with self defense claimed by Townsend.
Reports confirm resignations and staff shifts at the Akron Times Press. L FE Judd steps down while veteran editor Howard becomes replacement, with Walter Morrow of Cleveland named to a key post amid a broader newsroom reorganization.
A 14 year old boy and a 16 year old girl were seriously hurt when a wagon they rode in was struck from behind by an automobile near Chipley. The two men in the car summoned an ambulance to transport the injured to a Pensacola hospital. Three other wagon occupants were slightly injured but not hospitalized.
Jim Lan dos world heavyweight wrestling champion will appear in Birmingham on Wednesday night for a title match with Ernie Dusek of Omaha. The event, sponsored by American Legion Post No 3, caps the season and is expected to draw a large indoor crowd. Advance tickets are selling well with interest from Decatur Tunona Gadaden Montgomery and other Alabama towns.
Market scan shows prices and figures for cotton futures across months including Jan, May, July, and December. Entries list open high low values, with scattered notations like 263 697 616 and 626 642 625, reflecting a dense numeric table.
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