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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
1
In Birmingham on February la AP report 12 workers from Swann Chemical Co Aniston and related firms sue for 1 200 000 claiming negligence allowed exposure to chemical fumes harming nervous systems and causing sores The petitions were released by the plaintiffs lawyers today.
Montgomery Feb. 8 AP Thad Holt state CWA director said 15000 workers under the spread the work plan will be dropped from payrolls immediately under Washington orders.
An Omaha CWA worker asks for afternoon hours after explaining his family duties. He was previously on a morning shift, but needs time to care for seven children. He cites preparing breakfast, packing lunches, and sending the older children to school as his daily responsibilities.
Purports to purify blood and aid kidneys and bowels to remove waste, claiming fat loss with Kruschen Salts. Says a half teaspoon daily in hot water reduces fat, improves skin and energy, with a 5 cent bottle lasting four weeks and money back guarantee if it fails.
Florence Ala Feb 8 AP W H Gambill 3 prominent in Sheffield business circles died last night from injuries suffered when he was thrown from an automobile rounding a curve.
Walter Lindrum, in Melbourne, rebukes the Billiards Control Council over the British professional billiards championship cup. Entries close February 19. He says if unable to enter, arrange safe return of the cup starting in April. He will defend the cup in Australia, not England.
A habeas corpus hearing for Mrs. Ruby Grice, 30, charged with murdering her iron worker husband, was postponed until Saturday and moved from New Bern to Goldsboro, AP reports.
In Sylva North Carolina a monument will be erected in Cullowhee cemetery to honor Roland Painter, the private secretary to General Robert E. Lee during the Civil War. Painter, a Confederate confidant, died at his home about a year ago at age 94.
Milwaukee AP report notes Marquette University basketball roster features five players Morstadt Goryczka Kukis Mullen and Rubado averaging six feet in height and 189 pounds.
Detroit fans see Mickey Cochrane as a bustling, energetic manager in his pre season push, delivering luncheon speeches and boosting the Tigers. He avoids pennant predictions, stating Connie Mack’s remarks are not definitive, and emphasizes a fighting, hustling club. He tours Lakeland plans and media events, signaling a strong leadership style.
Primo Carnera flew to Miami to resume training for his heavyweight title defense against Tommy Loughran set for February 22 after testifying in his voluntary bankruptcy case in New York.
Oklahoma's five day deer season yielded 234 bucks with no red jacket hunters noted. The season, held in February, was described as a success and prompted the state game commission to consider another brief open season next fall. The 1933 season was the first in 11 years.
New York openings show varied cotton quotes with futures for March May and October modestly trading around 1190 to 1284. New Orleans figures mirror strength in short term and longer contracts with similar ranges. Chicago Butter markets report firm butter at 4700 pounds traded and creamery specials at 93 score yielding 25 1 4 to 26.
A historical page shows a dense table of company names such as Anaconda Copper AT&T American Can Auburn Motors Chrysler Dupont Electric Ford General Motors General Foods General Electric Goodyear International Harvester Johns Manville Kennecott Lorillard Montgomery Ward New York Central J C Penney Packard Radio Corporation RJ Reynolds Texas Company US Steel United Fruit United Aircraft Westinghouse Woolworth with numerous share prices and numeric notations, reflecting a market snapshot.
Political notice announces Roy O Hill as a candidate for reelection to the Houston County Circuit Court clerk’s office, pending Democratic primary action. It requests votes and influence and marks the ad as paid political advertising.
C J Rollins declares for the office of Sheriff of Houston County subject to Democratic Primaries. The statement signals his campaign as a party primary entrant and sets forth the intended race trajectory.
A candidate announces for sheriff of Houston County Alabama, subject to Democratic party action. L. B. Kelly. Paid political advertisement.
J Hubert Farmer seeks the Democratic Party nomination for Solicitor of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit comprising Houston and Henry counties. He asks for voters support and influence.
R H Ramsey announces candidacy for tax collector of Houston County Alabama subject to Democratic Primaries. The paid political advertisement states Ramsey seeks the office and invites voter support within the party process.
A Democratic party candidate announces for the office of Judge of Probate in Houston County Alabama. Harry K Martin declares his bid in a political advertising notice.
Democratic party action pending nominates Hunter H. Ennis for probate judge of Houston County Alabama. Endorsement and campaign plans to follow. details not yet released.
Hunter H Ennis writes as a candidate to Houston County citizens recounting birthplace in Henry county and move to Dothan in 1899. He lists family, work history, no church affiliation, past KKK membership, and pledges fair treatment for all while promising an early column on liquor policy.
A short recipe note describes filling cooked prunes with cheese nuts or chopped celery. Arrange on lettuce and top with mayonnaise for a tempting salad option.
Washington reports the Department of Justice will intensify the search for Edward G Bremer kidnappers now that the banker has been returned alive. J Edgar Hoover and officials described restrained use of resources until the victim’s safety was ensured, noting officials will pursue leads while avoiding endangering the victim.
Hopkinsville Kentucky AP reports Christian County officials say the institution has become too attractive, drawing a stampede of applicants for admission. Registrars lost count as the waiting line grew beyond record keeping, and would-be residents were told there was little chance of entry. County Judge W. O. Soyars described the scene and the ongoing demand for placement.
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