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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1930
Page
3
Ale Montgomery reports Joe Pettus of Selma chairs the Democratic Executive Committee as August primary nears. J Q Smith, former attorney general, is a candidate, with at least one other contender in the race for the office in the current administration.
Manning Freeman, cashier of the Bank of Paanite who failed to open, was arrested on a warrant sworn by the state bank examiner. He is charged with embezzling $14,000, nearly the bank’s entire capital stock of $415,000. Preliminary hearing not yet set.
Chirkie C. McCall, Alabama attorney general, departed for Columbus Georgia to address a joint Alabama and Georgia merchants meeting. He speaks on his campaign against chain stores aimed at evaluating trade practices and regulatory impact.
A high frequency landing beam is being perfected to guide pilots through dense fog. Developed by Dr. J. A. DeBivzer, the device promises to connect the pilot to the landing field and let him descend through fog as he reaches 2,000 feet, enabling a safe, direct slide to land regardless of dense fog.
Covington Ga Feb 10 07 Roger Storth 40, a farmer, shot and killed his wife and three children at their home while she milked in the barn. The slain children were two boys and a girl aged 7, 9, and 11. Sheriff Jones said investigators found the man had been depressed recently.
Fragmentary text notes an event at the assembly at four o'clock with references to a person or group named Pearceors and a schedule item. The readable portion hints at a routine or announcement but provides no clear participants, location, or outcome.
Three people died and several were injured in weekend automobile crashes across Alabama. Victims include Sue A Hodges 61 from Birmingham Year Kellum 17 Dogwood and Lathes Powell 50 near Florence. One driver Webb arrested for driving while intoxicated. Others injured include Louis Pizitz S J Wayne D Shaddix and C D Johnson of Birmingham.
Mrs. Jewell Martin, 36, died at her home on route six after a short illness. Funeral services were set for today at Selma Church with Rev. S Spivey officiating, Houston Funeral Company in charge. Survived by mother Mrs. T. M. Cooley. three brothers Beach Cowley, Malone Cooley, J. B. Cooley. sisters Aire Nelle Taylor, Ashford, and desig Turner. two uncles Sam Martin and McClellan Powell. two daughters Frankie and Lois Powell.
Funeral service for J. D. Jordan Sr a Creusby high school student was held at Gunns church at 3 pm Sunday with Rev J W Gibson of Malone Fla officiating and Fellows Forrester in charge of arrangements Interment followed at Crosby cemetery Jordan died at home Saturday night after a brief illness Surviving are his parents a brother Bill and three sisters Hazel Jordan Mrs Houston Barksdale and Mrs Alma Ditty Pallbearers were Bill Ford Lewis Ford Yates Wilbughby John R Blackwell and James Baker
Washington February 10 Senator Black Democrat of Alabama opposed the nomination of Hugh M. Tate of Tennessee to the Interstate Commerce Commission. He argued the choice conflicted with Alabama and Southern interests due to Tate's law firm connections with utilities and railways in Knoxville. The dispute highlighted concerns over Southern representation on the commission.
Washington reports Republican Warry M Wuarehaes was seated as representative from a fourteenth Texas district, succeeding Augustus Meicky, a Democrat. A contest by Wurzbach was involved, with committee action noted and a delay in final certification.
New York Pub. 10 UP- Car rllo Conzello of Brooklyn was pulled into a dough mixing machine in a Brooklyn bakery. After a four and a half hour struggle his right arm was crushed between rollers and doctors said amputation might be necessary. He remained conscious, fainting only upon removal, as nine responders worked to extract him.
Gov Graves orders capitol offices closed at noon to honor Henry J W Law associate commissioner of state highway who died after two week illness. Law died Saturday his body sent to Andalusia funeral set for today at 3 P M attended by Gov Graves and other officials. Law appointed 1927 and reappointed 1929 formerly chairman of Tovington County board of Commissioners.
A testimonial from a young woman praising Sargon Soft Mass Pills for relief from chronic stomach trouble and nervousness. She details longstanding constipation, biliousness, and fatigue, crediting the product with restored regularity, strengthened nerves, and renewed vitality after use.
G H Malone president of First National Bank bought stock at 63.2 above par. The auctioned shares, owned by heirs of Ophelia Thrasher, sold by administrator B G Farmer on courthouse steps. Par value is 100 per share.
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