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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1932
Page
4
A chaotic scene in Huntsville as sirens and bells rang when a youngster ignited a firecracker near a vendor selling fireworks. The incident triggered alarms and a quick response from bystanders and authorities.
The Dothan All-Stars and Troy Normal battled through rain soaked conditions for a scoreless tie at the funfest stadium. Despite a strong effort by both sides and several near touchdowns, the soggy field limited scoring and reduced gate receipts, with Troy guaranteed $50 and under $60 taken in.
The document presents a provisional budget note from Howston County Board of Education. It lists totals for probable resources and outlay and warns of a deficit that must be met by an anticipated appropriation. The text is fragmentary and contains multiple OCR errors.
The Dothan public schools report unpaid county education warrants and rising debt. They note salaries cut multiple times, five teachers reassigned, and principals teaching, while further drastic salary reductions are proposed to keep 3000 children in classrooms and off the streets.
A police officer fired at a fleeing suspect to stop a car chase. The bullet hit Miss Selma Siegel's handbag and deflected, nicking her thumb but sparing her life, in a dramatic protective incident near the roadway.
A printed cinema schedule lists Walter Huston and Constance Cummings in American Madness and James Dunn with Boots Mallory in Handle With Care. It advertises upcoming titles including The Blonde Venus with Marlene Dietrich, life begins with Loretta Young, and The Last Mile in Alabama with an all star stage cast. Also notes Fox News and comedy segments and other serials.
Montgomery AP profile of Justice James Rice, a slow spoken but booming voice on the court of appeals. The article highlights his humor, interest in arts and national politics, his role with the Montgomery Girl Scouts, pride in his sons gridiron feats, and daily routines including riding a bicycle and soothing his baby on his trips to work.
Latonia Kentucky AP reports Jockey Gilbert Orton suffered a severe fall on the track with doctors saying recovery is uncertain though unlikely. If he can ride again he may yet finish high in year standings as top riders battle for the championship with Monte Parke suspended ending Bilston’s season. Johnny Gilbert and Hank Mills are posited as leading contenders for riding honors after the accident.
The 14th Christmas Sing took place at Newville on Sunday at J. W. Roney’s home, three miles west. F. M. Roney opened, prayer by J. F. Patterson, participants included M. Spivey, B. G. Roney, Alto Brannon, Willie Roney, Elsie Ricks, C. B. Roney, P. T. Spivey, A. A. Cres, J. W. Berton, H Brannon, E. L. Sanders, F. C. Cate Chen, J. W. Roney. Next year’s event will be at C. N. Roney’s home, two and a half miles west of Newville.
J. L. Domingus, investigator for the city law enforcement department and former police chief, was downtown today and near recovery from an optic operation at a Dothan hospital. The operation occurred about a month ago.
In Colquitt Georgia December 71 AP reports George Elson Care of Lockhart Ann arrested in Jacksonville Bun day identified today by victims in a 12000 robbery at a Miller county farmhouse December 18 W B Regan and his son tied up by cattle buyers identified Carr as leader Carr confessed but said only 3000 was taken He had no more money and would not name companions Stephen Jolloway named on a note was later arrested in Chicago Two other suspects were arrested in Dothan neither had part in the theft The two men were caught in Dothan in an automobile possibly stolen in Albany Georgia
Mint Mayme Farmer and Mine Theo Farmer, injured November 1 in a crash that killed their mother Susie Farmer, were moved to a cousin’s home after hospital treatment. They remain bed-bound but may receive visitors as details unfold. driver Charlie Lay of Blakely, Georgia, declined to return to Alede.
A Georgia crash report notes a murder charge against a suspect linked to the accident. Extradition requests were denied by the Georgia governor. Mrs Bryan remains hospitalized with expected recovery at home soon. Eunice Chambers of Hilton, Ga, also injured and sent home. A Chilean roasted ground coffee substitute is mentioned.
A fragmented report describes a boy named Guy facing acne and a challenging journey to overcome it. The text hints at assistance or guidance from others and mentions an effort to obtain four items or steps to improvement. The exact events and identities remain unclear.
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