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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1931
Page
4
Town dispatch reports two dead and several missing as a massive blaze tears through Felconwood Hospital. The missing include patients and staff. two identified victims are Don McKenzie, 85, and Francis MacDonald, 35. Fire officials say origin unknown as cold weather drives patients into improvised barns and makeshift shelter.
Jouett Shouse, chair of the Democratic National Committee, arrived in Birmingham by plane to attend a statewide rally and caucus. He will speak at a dinner tonight and deliver the address at the city auditorium, with plans to discuss party bolts and delegate selection at tomorrow's executive committee meeting.
The Wiregrass auction plus Arena Farm Bureau sponsored sale yielded 12 994 pounds of turkeys bringing 92 085 87 at carloading. Tennessee Egg company of Chattanooga bought the birds for shipment to New York for Christmas trade. The 20 cents per pound was the season’s high. The male bird was the largest ever held in Dothan. The sale drew Howson county farmers and poultry dealers from Henry Coffee Geneva and other counties.
Mrs Francis Wamsley sister of Mrs B Murray of 463 E Main died this morning in Savannah Georgia after several weeks illness. Funeral services for Mrs Wamsley will be held tomorrow afternoon in Savannah and burial will follow at Haunt Place.
A terse note records that Toesider individuals align against SRA4 directives. The report highlights disagreement and calls for clarification of the plan. No further specifics are provided in the fragment.
Voters in Alabama will decide on a constitutional amendment to move the three and one half mill tax from debt retirement for the Carpet Bag Rule to the general fund. Mobile leaders split with opponents over whether extra revenue is needed. If not ratified the levy would cease once the debt is retired, affecting city finances.
Funeral services for Mrs Addie Lula Faulk 64 were held at her home on South Foster Street. Rev Amy Shafer and Rev T G Jones officiated with burial in the city cemetery. Survived by husband Ben Faulk two sons Ben D Faulk and Wallace Faulk all of Bogalusa La four brothers and other relatives. Pallbearers listed. Funeral company in charge.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon in Eufaula for William Dorney Jelks 76 former governor of Alabama from 1901 to 1907 who died Sunday after a weeklong illness Retired from public life for two years Jelks had written his memoirs at home and previously served as president pro tem of the Alabama Senate before finishing Governor Ford’s unexpired term in 1901 The 1942 Democratic primary saw Jelks nominated to succeed himself carrying 42 of the state’s 67 counties
The Coca Cola Boosters Club held its regular semiannual election of officers and a supper last night. Officers elected for the upcoming term were H. H. Head president B. Z. Reynolds vice president H M. Cline secretary Jim F. Ups treasurer. Outgoing officers were M. S. Kelly president and B. A. Newton vice president. After the meeting the group adjourned to Jackson's Barbecue on the Montgomery highway for a barbecue supper.
City police reported twelve arrests over the weekend with eight captured during ongoing operations. A music program is scheduled for Thursday night at Piney Grove, five miles north of Dothan, per an official notice.
About a thousand motor car owners in Houston county face arrest next week for failing to buy 1932 licenses, says W W Reeves, county license Inspector. Several hundred delinquent owners who ignored citations will be arrested if they do not report. Those not using their cars since October 1 may prove not to buy licenses, with penalties set for court summons. If cars were unused, licenses may be issued for three fourths of the original price in January.
Montgomery December 15 AP Sante Claus visited Alabama state prisons to grant Christmas paroles to 735 convicts who will seek gainful work until January 15 1932. Nearly 200 county prisoners also receive Christmas paroles valid through January 15. Governor Miller cited lack of employment for all 6 009 prisoners and crowded conditions raising disease risk. Paroled inmates are serving sentences of 12 months or less.
Union Springs reports farmers have completed harvesting one of the county’s largest corn crops. County agent James Nunn notes corn yield rose about 18.5 bushels per acre due to winter legumes planted after the corn was sown. Many farmers used corn for feed or hogging off.
Adel Quitman, a plump young Black woman, recalls a clash with a Black man in county jail. She explains why she remained jailed on a $100 bond after a warrant accused her of striking him with a knife during a heated confrontation.
Bids for construction of a new three story brick Masonic temple at West Troy and Fort Oates Streets will open at 2 pm Thursday. The contract timing was announced by the Masonic building committee as plans, drawn by a Montgomery architect, were approved last month. The building will be 60 by 80 feet with banquet and reception spaces on the first floor, two lodge rooms on the second, and a 900 seat auditorium on the third. the Fraternal & Benevolent Association will supervise. The old wooden structure on the site is being torn down and timber will go to Heard Saxon. The lot was purchased by Dothan Masonic bodies.
The Troy Orphanage is the recipient of a total $613.60 in donations including supplies, announced by W. W. Whiddon, supervisor of the Columbia Baptist Association. Contributions come from numerous churches and individuals, with varied amounts listed from Bluff Springs to Mount Arsrat and beyond, along with several local business donors.
A former Houston County man gathered a bumper potato crop weighing about 0.75 pounds from a single bell on the Manteamy farm at Hewston front. He attended a fair at St Andrews and was last year with Andrews, now employed by the Fiesta Department.
Officers of the Enterprise Woodmen Of World were elected at a session. The meeting lists leadership selections and reflects organizational structure, with attendees and local camp representatives noted in brief.
Martford Conn December 16 report notes U S automobile fatalities for the year fall slightly in August versus the prior year, with total deaths around 34,000, up 2 percent. States vary, some reporting decreases or increases. Alabama Florida Idaho Indiana Kansas Maine Michigan New Hampshire New Mexico North and South Carolina Vermont and others show mixed trends. Wyoming Oregon Montana post gains, while many South Central and Atlantic regions show shifts. Auburn Alabama reports farmers reacting to the 1932 cotton reduction plan, Louisiana and Texas weigh in with state actions. Alabama officials consider legislators reconvening before January 20 1932 to enact revised acreage limits, amid debates on feasibility and enforcement.
Circle In Ashford elects new officers at regular meeting in Ashford Sarda. Elected officers include treasurer, guardian, chaplain, and treasurer, with roles noted for past custodian and other posts. Names appear garbled. positions speak to standard circle officer slate and upcoming activities.
Chiang Kai Shek resigned as president of the Nanking government amid strong critique of foreign policies. Lin Sen became chairman as Chiang stepped down for internal peace. Chiangpina and other leaders also changed positions while hundreds of students attacked the Nationalist party headquarters, injuring four officials before police halted the rioters.
Montgomery dispatch reports Governor Miller announced an official investigation into the Atmore prison whipping of convict Jamen Kirby, who was flogged 21 times for alleged labor refusal, then released and later treated at Atmore hospital. Kirby, a World War I veteran, provided statements to hospital staff. A former American Legion commander from Huntsville said he would travel to Atmore for the inquiry.
Wilke Tharp 14 and Coretta 18 were riding in a wagon struck by a car near Chipley Saturday night. Hospital attendants report they are resting well or expected to improve today. The boy suffered a fractured skull and other injuries. the girl a broken pelvis and facial cuts. Philip Beall and a Pensacola man named Burne were in the car that struck the wagon, returning from Panmacola after court in Morlenne.
Farmers in St Clair County test beef raising practices on a 740 acre farm. A purebred Hereford bull is used to evaluate breeding and feeding methods under woven wire fencing with frost protection and grain and forage programs.
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