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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1934
Page
1
The column features citizen quotes on unemployment and wood demand, insurance health in Dothan, and a cold snap. Remarks criticise meter theft amid freezing temperatures, plus lighthearted jests about governors and a hairbrained radio program idea by Connie Snell.
In Turin a group of student sculptors fashioned figures from heavy snowfall while student architects constructed impressive houses and castles. Government studies note that buildings near tall structures can reduce wind and rain impact on the taller buildings.
Police report a second poultry raid on Mrs. Rainey at 8 Crawford Street with 12 chickens taken last night. Fire Marshal Ralph Searcy visited Dothan to visit friends. Richard Ramsey advertises automobiles for a local concern. Mrs. Ruby Parker lies seriously ill at Frasier Ellis hospital. Dougie Bailey of The Eagle to be moved home from local hospital after surgery. Mrs. W R Puckett of Blakely admitted for broken leg from a past auto crash. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. A J Ward of Kinston at a local hospital. Dr. Dupree Davis moved from 212 W Main to 1306 W Newton. G R Smith moved from 1307 W Main to 202 1 2 W Main.
The Circuit Court in Equity of Houston County Alabama orders publication for Frank Thomas, a non-resident with unknown address, to answer the bill within forty days of first publication in The Dothan Eagle. If he fails, a decree pro confesso may be entered. Dated February 2, 1934.
Washington Alabama February 2 AP Madison County maintained its lead in cotton ginnings for 1933 with 46 512 bales by January 16 1934. DeKalb 39 366 Cullman 37 892 Marshall 36 939 follow while Washington counts 919 and Baldwin 944 for lowest ranks. Other counties listed include Barbour Colbert Dallas Etowah Houston Jefferson Lauderdale Lee Mobile Montgomery Morgan Pike and Tuscaloosa.
The document outlines 4 percent normal tax on the first $4,000 of taxable net income and and percent on the remainder. Surtax bands begin over $6,000 with rates rising by bracket, example shown for $14,500. It notes the 1928 earned income credit is omitted in 1932 Act and instructs reading form 1040 instructions for surtax before filing.
Berlin AP reports a circular from Dr Krummacher head of the Nazi women’s office urges German women to strive for dignity. It condemns vanity and attention seeking such as powdering faces or smoking in public and frames it as a moral duty within the regime.
A crudely fashioned vase carved from limerock and flint, weighing several hundred pounds and standing several feet high with a two foot diameter, was unearthed by a CWA road crew near Cameron's school and is on exhibit on S Foster Street. Finders think it is an Indian relic, possibly centuries old, based on signs of human workmanship. Broken parts of a second vase were found at the site.
Dr. Dale S. Young, statistician for the Tennessee Department of Education and former Alabama official, died after a night collision five miles north of Gadsden. His car hit the side of a heavy truck during a passing maneuver on a straight highway. He had left Montgomery for Knoxville for Tennessee Valley Authority research talks and was taken to Hooks Lake Church area hospital where he died shortly after admission.
Greenwood Mississippi February 2 AP three more jurors were chosen bringing accepted jurors to eleven in the murder trial of Dr Sarah Ruth Dean the woman physician accused in the death of Dr John Preston Kennedy. The defense used its eleventh peremptory challenge leaving one juror to be picked. New jurors are J A Lindebarger farmer J N Truitt druggist and W L Stevens night watchman.
Criminal District Judge William J. O Hara granted Senator Huey P Long’s petition allowing the state attorney general to conduct a general investigation into New Orleans city hall and alleged wide open gambling. The move followed Long’s municipal election defeat and an open court inquiry into padding state office payrolls.
Tokyo reports Finance Minister Hiroreki Takahashi said Japan will not adopt Roosevelt’s monetary example to revalue the yen until leading financial powers stabilize their monetary systems. He added Japan will be guided largely by the likely agreement between America and Britain.
Three men robbed the First Coleman National Bank of about 35000, kidnapping six employees and officers. Assistant cashier Charles Woodruff was knocked unconscious and taken in the robbers’ car. others were forced to ride on the running board. The group released all but Woodruff near a service station as the time lock vault opened at 9.00. The getaway car fled toward Cisco or Brownwood. Also noted, the Bureau of Standards studies pipe corrosion using samples buried in 47 soil types.
The Cotton Market report lists opening high low and close figures for Jan through Dec futures in New York and New Orleans for today. Prices show mixed moves with notable activity in March May and July contracts across both markets.
In Chicago on February 2 AP reports butter at 10 550 firm creamery specials 93 score 24 14 25.
Political ad announcing Roy O Hill's candidacy for reelection as Clerk of Houston County Circuit Court. The statement notes it is subject to Democratic Primary action and asks for votes and influence.
An candidate announces run for Sheriff of Houston County subject to Democratic Primaries. The notice identifies J. Rollins as the candidate with political advertising attribution.
Paid political notice urging votes for J Hubert Farmer in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Alabama covering Houston and Henry counties. Sub ject to Democratic Party action. Voter influence requested.
R H Ramsey declares candidacy for tax collector of Houston County Alabama subject to Democratic Primary action.
Harry K. Martin announces his candidacy for the Judge of Probate in Houston County Alabama subject to the Democratic party action. He is seeking the office as a party aligned nominee and urges support from local voters.
Melvin A. Traylor, 55, president of the First National Bank, endured a late night spell in which his temperature spiked to 103.6 degrees as he battles pneumonia. Doctors grew alarm as his condition worsened shortly after 1 AM.
A varied day for New York stocks featuring Coca Cola Chrysler General Motors General Electric Goodyear and United Aircraft among blue chips. Railroads Bethlehem Steel American Can and Texas Corp showed notable moves while technology firms and consumer goods names posted mixed results.
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