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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1933
Page
2
A 1933 column surveys congressional plans on the NRA and public works, noting possible Johnson and Hull reshuffles, broader federal codes, and power industry concerns. It references Peek Tugwell debates, Russia trade tensions, and potential reorganizations within the State Department as Roosevelt-era politics unfold.
The Alabama Supreme Court today affirmed the death sentences of eight men and one woman, all identified as Negroes, scheduling execution for February 9. The ruling set a record for the greatest number of death sentences affirmed in a single day, with clemency hearings to follow.
J V Lund a 35 year old traveling salesman from St Petersburg was killed when his car collided with a produce truck 12 miles east of Marianna on U S Highway One in dense fog. Isaac Norris the truck driver was initially arrested but exonerated by a coroner's jury. Lund was alone in the car. the body remained in Marianna.
Masons at the Masonic Temple hold Past Masters Night tonight at 7:30 with Pythagoras Lodge No. 659 in charge. A candidate will receive the third degree by Past Masters, refreshments served, and all Master Masons of Dothan and nearby areas urged to attend in the Blue Room unless overflow dictates the auditorium.
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh started another leg of their return flight from Port of Spain Trinidad toward Puerto Rico 753 miles away with a waypoint toward Miami. An hour after takeoff Mrs Lindbergh reported they were about 125 miles from their next destination.
Four plays will be presented at the Big Creek Church Saturday night. A Suitor Bold The Potter's Entertainment The Wedding At Way back and Nobody's Darling. Proceeds benefit the church and school. The public is invited.
An old fashioned fiddlers convention and barbecue will be held at Gordon Friday night for the benefit of the Spring Hill church. Prizes will be awarded to the best musicians. The public is invited.
In Pittsfield Massachusetts the body of Miss Mary Burns twenty of Troy New York was found in the Star Realty block ruins. She was to marry Nelson LaFountaine today at Stephentown New York and was visiting her fiancé's parents when the fire trapped them. Seven others were pulled from the burning buildings by firefighters, four of whom are hospitalized. The property loss is estimated at three hundred thousand dollars.
The Houston county grand jury recalled from Monday to report 29 indictments 20 felonies five misdemeanors. Two murder cases charged Frank M Robinson 79 with second degree murder in a rooming house slaying and Dallas Neal and Collie Dubose for killing Cris Cummings at a card game.
Walter Espy lay in grave condition in Savannah Ga after a suspected robbery left him with a fractured skull. He was found on the sidewalk near his father Carl Espy’s home after leaving his car. A week earlier Espy’s six year old daughter Catherine died when a marble top table fell on her.
The Census Bureau reports November cotton consumption at 475000 bales of lint and 59000 bales of Hinters, down from 502000 and 56000 a year earlier. Exports totaled 915000 bales of lint, below 1012000 last year and 1046000 in October. Public storage in compresses stood at 10411000, versus 10693000 prior year.
A Chicago man, breaking a liquor store window with a brick, grabbed five year old whisky bottles only to find they contained tea and were stale. The discovery ends with a surprise misdeed arrest and a cautionary tale about misjudging loot.
Stapp becomes Houston county farm agent succeeding R S Sage. He arrived with his wife and began a countywide survey of needs from the old grand jury room in the courthouse. The Clanton native and Alabama Polytechnic Institute graduate has farm work history since 1919.
Eight defendants pleaded guilty before Judge H A Pearce on charges from stealing to forgery and drew sentences from six months to four to five years. Indicted by the grand jury this week, they will be sent to the penitentiary soon. The list includes W J Tew forgery two to three years Owen Franks transporting four to five years Carl Jordan burglary Julius Sanko larceny Harvey Williams assault and battery six months Lonnie Campbell assault and battery six months Woodrow Flowers larceny one to two years Harmon McLendon one to two years. Most defendants were Negroes.
BUENOS AIRES December 14 AP The Paraguayan army reportedly captured Fort Savadera and moved west to bombard Fort Munoz in the Chaco Fort Munoz was said to be in flames Official communique said Lalverdra was taken after the garrison burned the barracks General Estibarribia was promoted to general division after Paraguayan victories this week in which thousands of Bolivian soldiers were taken pranners disarmed and marched to Asuncion
In Dale County 828 unemployed will receive CWA work assignments with 197 women chosen for projects. Plans include a community house for Grimes, roadside shrubbery, roses, sanitation, and clerical tasks. Men employed number about 699 with quotas expected to rise to 1,200. Welfare relief assists 890 more unemployed under Miss Judith Wilson.
Jack Burdgs, 30, a grist mill operator near Blakely Georgia, fell into mill machinery yesterday afternoon. He was knocked unconscious by a flying stone, suffered the loss of his left arm just above the elbow, and was rushed to Webb and then to a hospital for treatment.
The county health department will deliver 387 hookworm treatments to 19 Houston County schools tomorrow. Treatments for remaining county schools will follow as soon as possible.
Geneva December 14 jail breaks at the county jail freed nine prisoners with one recaptured. The first escape involved Forbert James Tom Mixon and Halden McTronald. A Monday night breakout saw Joe Curry and five Negroes leap from the third floor during supper. Mixon was later recaptured and charged with stealing a bale of cotton from the Black warehouse.
Mayor Ezell Fire Chief Ziglar and other leaders plan a big welcome as Santa rides in from Montgomery. An aerial arrival, car transfer to a bright red fire truck, and a siren parade through downtown are planned to greet two thousand local children at The Eagle office.
A 1932 Dothan Eagle item describes Western Union plans and a flying journey from Iceland toward Hudson Bay with expected arrival in New York, and a Santa visit in Dothan. It includes traffic directions for visitors and a note to watch Friday’s issue for final news about the event.
Crescent City Florida December 14 AP six elementary students were killed and 18 injured when a freight train struck a school bus six miles south of Crescent City. The driver R B Niles was among the critically injured as ambulances rushed to hospitals.
Salomon Baxter announces 23 unemployed teachers will teach in 23 communities under federal aid program. Each instructor earns a minimum $128 weekly, total payroll about $306 weekly. program lasts six weeks for students aged over 16. Applications limited to unemployed teachers. locations include Rehobeth Ardilia Cowarts Selma Smyrona Wickaburg Sigma Calftonwood Cameron Brannon Stand Thomas Webb Madrid New Providence Flowers Chapel Harmon Pansey Cool Springs Kinsey and Columbia.
The Grimes Four-H Club reorganized on Wednesday electing Mary Van as president Thelma Woods as vice president Kathrine Bruce as secretary treasurer Mertice Paramore as reporter Prikie Blakey and Pestrice Stevens as program committee. Pajama design was the first project planned with actual garment construction to follow.
Mre Melvin Sumlar of Haleburg died after a prolonged illness last night. Funeral services were scheduled in Haleburg this afternoon with Reverend Martin of Abbeyville officiating. Survived by a son J W Sumlar and a daughter Misa Mattie Jane Jackson, both of Haleburg. Dowling Rhodes Funeral Home in charge.
An additional 216 958 of civil works funds was allotted Wednesday by the state advisory council for state and county projects. The grant now totals 2 008 948 and creates 3 22 new jobs for a grand total of 242 percent since the board began functioning three weeks ago. The total projects approved reach 1 499 across 45 counties.
Solomon K Baxter announces a new nine room school at Cottonwood costing 26 000, employing 50 workers and eight teachers. Civil Works Administration provides eight thousand dollars in labor and twenty five hundred in material with fifteen thousand funded by the county and residents. A second repair project of twenty five thousand dollars, pending CWA approval, would hire 56 more workers.
Dothan Kiwanis club announced that president elect J L Vaughn and officers W R Jordin J T Jackson and C Moseley will attend a Divisional Training School in Eufaula on Friday directed by J P Green of Troy. A letter from Dr M F Jackiem invited Kiwanians to bring farmers to hear Henry A Wallace in Birmingham. The Passion Play report and a piano accompanist followed.
Councilman J. P. Botts was the guest of honor at a surprise party in a Washington hotel room last night. Mayor I. C. Ezell presented him with a $5 gold piece on behalf of fellow council members commemorating his 43rd birthday.
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