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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1935
Page
5
The region endures a sharp freeze with Mobile and Montgomery reporting subfreezing lows while Gadaden and Decatur dip into the teens and mid-teens. Forecasters warn of lingering extreme cold into the weekend with occasional rain possible in the Panhandle and northern states remain bitterly cold.
Three people died in a house fire near Union, Meridian. Tom Talbert his wife and Andrew Talbert were found in the wreckage, with investigators noting the blaze likely started from an open grate. The couple had been married five months and worked at a nearby plant project.
About 200 rag toys shipped from Birmingham arrived for Houston county children. Mrs Collins and public welfare staff met Saturday to plan distribution across the county, considering recipients from both tallies and welfare rolls. The Martins Hotel area was noted as a nearby reference point for distribution.
In Berlin Germany the Yuletide celebration becomes heroic as Woden and a tank corps lead a Christmas display at Wuensdorf Beich. Angels ride motorcycles in helmets as Santa arrives aboard a tank and distributes toy tanks to soldiers.
In Orizaba Vera Cruz the Interior Department reports a planned rebellion thwarted by seizure of arms and the arrest of six, linking to Laborista factions and Calles allies. Morones and Calles deny plans and protest plans shift to a large anti Calles demonstration with over 50,000 expected. President Cardenas orders government employees to join the protest parade.
Montgomery officials face loss of future revenues from a three mill school tax to meet a $125,000 refinancing debt due January 10. The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that the 1935 school budget act supersedes prior acts allowing the board to refinance warrants. Treasurer T. L. Head warned the district may be forced to raise funds in February unless events change.
Sixteen thousand dollars needed to secure a shirt factory employing at least 360 people with an annual payroll of 150000 may come from local subscriptions with 34000 already in hand. Citizens urged to subscribe the remaining 50000 while committees push progress. final city decision at Tuesday night meeting. Bible best seller note mentions 11 million copies sold.
Alabama farmers faced a 13 million dollar drop in cash crop income for 1935 from 1934, despite gains in cotton, peanuts, soybeans, and sugar cane. The 19 major crops totaled about 156 million, down from 169 million, with government benefit payments not included. Cotton and other crops showed declines in value, while livestock income roughly doubled from 1934 to 1935.
Los Angeles reporters note the grand jury presses the murder angle despite earlier statements of an accidental death. The film star Thelma Todd is linked to a monoxide murder theory as officials review the peculiar automobile and laboratory clues.
Alameda dispatch reports the China Clipper loading a varied Christmas cargo for the Pacific crossing. The second trans Pacific airmail flight is set to depart at 2 p.m. Sunday carrying a Santa Claus suit for Capt. Edwin Mawick to wear at Midway and Wake islands. Manila leg readies for return after weather delays.
The state highway department ordered Howalon county to remove No Signs posted on state routes in Dothan. A letter to Probate Judge Sazan P. Poyner states the county had no authority to place signs on state highways, authority resting with the state department. The off board of revenue previously placed them to warn motorists and aid accident prevention on patrol routes.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars annual toy ball at the Hike hall drew town support through the Woman's auxiliary and local groups. Carl Setlers reported a substantial pile of groceries clothing and toys collected at the admission door. The drive aims to feed clothe and cheer every needy child in Howie tents this Christmas.
Ray Jutila, 21, escaped the electric chair today and faced life imprisonment in Ohio for the murder of Mary Tobin. A six woman jury panel deliberated seven hours and 49 minutes before convicting him after midnight. The jurors recommended mercy, mandating life imprisonment. Jutila claimed drink and passion influenced the fatal beating May 22. He showed no visible remorse but smiled when led from the courtroom.
Paul Cowles, 68, former executive assistant to the AP general manager, died early near midnight at his home in San Mateo California. His varied career spanned AP service leadership in San Francisco Chicago and Atlanta and a stint as editor of the Santa Barbara News before moving to San Mateo. He is survived by his widow and a daughter from a prior marriage, Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Crowd of Fort Clayton Panama.
A secret grand jury indicts Jamon Carlinston Nigro and three others on charges related to an escape from the Houston county jail. The case alleges involvement with a smuggling or framing scheme and mentions Jack Wilson and Dave Suilth as individuals connected to the incident.
Disjointed records describe a county district committee formation with community members listed as alternates and regular appointees from multiple routes and towns. The text records names, routes, and positions as part of an organizational reunion, though many lines are garbled and unclear.
Premier Mussolini directs blackshirt troops toward conquest of Ethiopia while Britain braces for sanctions. Italian advances press the northern front as London and Paris weigh peace proposals and the fate of Africa.
APRA reports a California plan to release 300 inmates from Mendocino State Hospital. Superintendent Dr. Cushman said ten inmates were involved and four ringleaders, Seward Hollinghang Martin Fiyon Harry Dunlap and Frederic Garbo, were transferred to San Quentin. Dunham faces life terms for murder and assaults in Sacramento and Los Angeles.
Atlanta dispatch reports Georgia Governor Talmadge threatening to assume fiscal control as tax collections for December show 715000 dollars, with 2414 dollars in December receipts. Comptroller Harrison urges counties to send taxes to the state treasury to cover 1938 appropriations, while opposition hints at martial law and future constitutional power.
Terron Kings, brother of a victim named in presonen report, was attacked in Vantaville. Sheriff Tom King and Clyde Miner, 83, were involved as witnesses. The attack occurred at the victim’s home during a dispute over a brother’s wife, with Clyde Cooper questioned for any possible explanation.
The Dothan Kiwanis club will install Rolomon Baxter as president at the Houston hotel Monday noon, succeeding J. Theodore Jackson. Harvey Meridé and Sam Blumbergh will be installed as vice presidents, with a new board including Major T. C. Anderson and Dr. J. L. Bracewell among others.
The Hountin County Board of Supervisors will meet in a special session Monday to consider buying a terradog trenching machine, seen as a white elephant. They have lent eight tractors to other projects and may approve funding to remove frost and support WPA work.
A chaotic Chicago street store receives a comically long request from shoppers and clerks debating age suitability for toys including a lamb and an electric train. The anecdotal piece centers on the buying habits and Christmas expectations shaping a holiday scene.
County agent C. Me Tag announced a hog sale at the Melton County Nvine Breedere' Ansotin' on Saturday December 2. The event, held under the supervision of allied officials, aims to raise funds for local agricultural programs and community needs.
Weather brief notes increasing cloudiness and mild cold in places with frost risk Saturday night. Alabama shows warmer periods with general cloudy to partly sunny conditions by weekend. Northwest Florida reports rising clouds, chilly nights, and possible rain near the coast as the week begins and ends with near normal temperatures. Central and East Gulf states expect rain early in the week then drier, with temperatures near or below normal early and around normal later.
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