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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1930
Page
1
Merchants from three states report strong December sales and optimistic outlook for 1931. Business generally described as good, with expanded trade territory from West Florida to Pensacola and Tallahassee, and as far as Southwest Georgia. Officials note practical gift buying and improving conditions, though some caution remains about next year.
London AP reports fiery Labour MP Ellen Wilkinson will visit the United States for a nine lecture weekend tour after Christmas. She sails Christmas Eve and plans to address audiences in Toronto Montreal Boston Ohio New York and Philadelphia before returning for Parliament’s February 8 opening. She has preached previously in her brother’s Burnley church.
Secretary of the United Commercial Travelers received a message from O P Green who is hospitalized in Miami after a road accident on his trip from Dothan. Green had been operating as a Miami broker with a load of turkeys when the wreck occurred. details and extent of injuries are unavailable.
Yesterday at the probate judge office only three marriage permits were issued. The couples licensed were Addie Lee Smith and Gustie Renes of Gordon Alabama, Frits A Lee Wilson of Culloden Georgia and Grace Edith Mills of Colwanbe Alabama. William Hardy of Dothan and Flowers Ward of Midland City are listed among the rest.
Representative Wood of Indiana after a White House meeting said he will support Robert Lucas in the Norris dispute. He said the Lucas statement expressing opposition to Norris reflects the sentiment of real Republicans and he intends to back Lucas to the end.
The Dothan Safety Council reports that children from five to high school age skate in streets at night, forming chains and endangering themselves and motorists. They urge skating on sidewalks or in low traffic streets and note council actions since forming less than a month ago, including observers reporting dangers for immediate city remediation. Interest from Savannah officials suggests planning a similar council there if reports are favorable.
A crowd watched at West Main and North Oates streets as 80 gallons of confiscated liquor were dumped into the street. Sheriff and deputies poured the white and amber liquor into the sewer at 10 30 with onlookers joking and reminiscing as remarks quoted. The article notes the morning destruction as half of the total expected, with the remaining fifty gallons due to be dumped in two days.
In 1893 two girls sparked Major Simmons and George L Bond to start a toy drive. By 1908 thousands of children received gifts, a volunteer effort still run by Bond with help from local business and society members. Toys are collected year round and distributed mainly through schools.
BEATRICE Neb Dec 23 AP a Beatrice farm operated by C J Claassen head of an Omaha company fed 700 Hampshire hogs a wheat based ration showing weight gains that made the wheat worth 1152 bushel versus 63 to 67 cents on Nebraska farms. Hogs were fed large self feeders with cracked wheat smaller ones with barley and shelled corn and a protein tankage end. The result is hogs predominantly wheat with little barley corn or tankage in the diet.
Snow spread across the country from Virginia to central New England, the Great Lakes region, Ohio, and the upper Mississippi valleys. New York City saw light snow melt quickly, while suburbs, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania reported about three inches of accumulation.
Washington December 23 AP The federal emergency highway construction appropriation of 80 million dollars was notified as available immediately by Secretary Hyde. States may use the funds to match regular federal aid apportionments including fiscal year 1932. Alabama is allotted 1 698 645 in the apportionment.
In Bessemer City on December 23 AP reports that the National Bank and the Bessemer Trust and Savings Bank failed to open. Officials said the closures were for the best interest of depositors and that the Bessemer bank closing was authorized by state bank superintendent Dent Green. The National bank’s shutdown followed the other bank suspending payments.
Sheriff counts twenty five inmates in county jail to receive a turkey dinner. fifteen white and ten Black prisoners. Some may bond out before Christmas, while the jail population likely remains steady. Report notes mixed attitudes among inmates as holidays approach.
Community Christmas tree event in Dothan draws gifts and food donations totaling 50.50 from unnamed donors. Mayor Ezell heads a fund to supply five days of dinners for the needy, with Grady Spann and Robert Fuller from the county health department overseeing gifts and presents. Captain Tiddman and Mrs Collins coordinate food purchase from Newton and Company, with local carols by a chorus of over 100 voices.
Clayton Alabama December 23 AP county agent F C Clapp says Barbour farmers plan to cut scrub corn and raise high producing cows next year. Scrub cows are being sold quickly as purebreds are brought in and interest in better feeding grows.
Arlington park management considers adding a $100000 purse to the Arlington Classic at HOGG next summer. The 1931 race netted the winner $44000.
The Presbyterian congregation will hear a report from the insurance committee about church life and repairs. Services continue in the city auditorium while the church is repaired or rebuilt, with the committee’s findings guiding possible actions.
Virgil Marshall, 37, attempted to rob Brookeville State Bank in Dayton Ohio after a cashier refused a $10,000 note. Ten thousand could not be honored. He fled with $8600. Police found him at home in a locked bathroom after he shot himself below the chest. His condition was serious but improving. Marshall had previously served as assistant cashier and left with bank drafts amid overdraft in the bank led by his father Harry Marshall.
Last chance to finish gifts for Christmas as many shoppers have already done so. If you have overlooked something or forgotten an old friend, this is your final opportunity to rectify matters before the holiday rush ends.
At about 1130 this morning in the Beulah Church area John Smith 64 shot and killed Colin McKee 40 with a shotgun after a month long dispute over crops. Smith then killed himself, witnesses say McKee’s son and brother were nearby but not harmed.
Reverend Clement Ritts, pastor of the Presbyterian church, was the principal speaker at the Rotary luncheon at Wadlington hotel. His Christmas themed address linked charity and peace to ancient teachings, urging use of Christmas seals for local welfare with 745 percent of funds staying in Houston county. Absentees listed include Blumberg Exell Moody Newton Pappas and Witherington. President Oscar Tompkins presided.
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