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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1934
Page
1
A gold diamond encrusted cross valued at 390000 disappeared from Caravaca Castle in Spain. Police questioned caretakers but found no clues as the treasure, kept since the thirteenth century, vanished.
The 1933 report from health officer Dr. F. G. Granger shows White births in the county reached 601 versus 303 for Negro births, with White deaths at 344 and Negro deaths at 157. White deaths under one year numbered 36, while 26 Negro infants died.
More than 1,800 Coffee county farmers signed contracts to reduce cotton acreage this year. The total retired acreage reaches 35,000 acres and will net farmers just over $100,000 in cash.
Roy O. Hill announces reelection candidacy for Houston County Circuit Court Clerk subject to Democratic Primaries. C J Rollins announces sheriff candidacy for Houston County subject to Democratic Primaries. Paid political advertising.
A series of Democratic Party primary notices from Houston County Alabama nominees including Kelly for Sheriff Farmer for Circuit Solicitor Ramsey for Tax Collector and Martin for Judge of Probate. Each declares candidacy subject to Democratic action and seeks votes and influence.
Democratic party backed candidate Hunter H Ennis seeks the Probate Judge seat in Houston County Alabama awaiting party action.
X announces candidacy for Judge of Probate of J. L. Vaughn. The notice states intent to seek the probate judgeship and identifies the candidate and the associated figure J. L. Vaughn.
The Rev. Chester Quarrels spoke on enduring hardships at a Dothan Kiwanis luncheon. Theodore Jackson outlined quarter programs and announced U S Judge Charles B Kennamer as a future speaker. An efficiency committee and underprivileged child lead were named, plus an inter club meet invitation from Tallahassee. Katherine Pinkston attended as guest and presided at the piano.
Hovie Scott 18 of Webb route one died at a local hospital early today. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scott Webb route one a brother Lander and a sister Ora Lee. Funeral services will be held Friday morning from the Smyrna Church with the Rev M B Stough officiating Fellows and Forrester have charge of arrangements.
Problems of the ex service men will be discussed at the Athletic Club at 7:30 oclock tomorrow night in a called session of the Spanish American and World War veterans. The meeting was called by C. W. Cor, a Spanish American war veteran.
County in Alabama is subject to action involving Gene J. E. Terry. The notice naming party and authority details appear in the fragmented archival text. Further specifics are unreadable in the clipping.
YT announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Houston County Alabama subject to Democratic party action. J Heard Saxon.
In Marianna Florida on February 15, Clitus Braniet 29 attacked by knife and killed when his brother Clifford struck him with a shotgun at their mother's home near Alford. A coroner's jury was impaneled and will act tomorrow. Funeral for Clitus at Page Cemetery at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. Taylor.
John D. Rockefeller Sr., deemed fit by physicians for travel, quietly departed his Pocantico Hills estate by special train for New York and on to Florida, marking a notable journey from Tarrytown.
Montgomery physicians said Mayer W. Aldridge, Montgomery, is out of danger after a recent automobile accident and will be allowed to go home soon.
Washington February 15 The schedule from Postmaster General Farley for the Atlanta New Orleans air mail service starting February 20 lists stops at Birmingham and Mobile but excludes Montgomery, prompting surprise from local officials.
The Dothan Junior Harmony Club will meet at the Houston Hotel Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. The program will be in charge of the Ozark Junior Music Study Club.
Saxon today formally announces his bid for the post of tax collector of Houston County subject to the Democratic primary on May 1. A former city councilman, he previously held the office for a short term on appointment during S. A. Mullins administration and left when Mullins commenced another term.
Frederick Enfinger five son of Mr and Mrs Ezra Enfinger died at home on Dothan route seven after a pneumonia illness lasting slightly more than a week. Survived by parents three brothers T E Lester Bond Walklace and three sisters Louise Inez and Lucile. Funeral tomorrow at Bay Springs Church with Rev Joe White presiding. Burial in church cemetery. Houston Funeral Home in charge.
Coffee County will organize next week to reduce corn and hog production. Eligible farmers must have planted and averaged at least ten acres of corn and raised at least three litters of hogs over the last five years. Reduction set at 25 percent for the five year period.
The Rev. W. D. Ogletree, longtime pastor of the First Baptist Church in Orford, Alabama, has accepted a call to the Enterprise First Baptist Church. He will begin his duties March 1.
Chicago February 18 AP Butter prices steady for creamery specials 93 score 25-25 3-4.
Chicago hogs and New York stocks show a uneven market with notable shifts in copper, steel, and consumer shares. Major movers include Anaconda Copper Coca Cola General Electric International Harvester and Westinghouse while declines appear in American Can Bethlehem Steel and Gulf Oil related listings.
Coffee county farmers have received 66460.44 on cotton option checks in recent weeks and more payments arrive daily.
A 1040 foot high tower will be erected on Pebling lake shores in Copenhagen, rising 65 feet above the Elsie tower. The structure will include a skating rink club rooms and a restaurant 98 feet above ground.
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