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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1932
Page
4
A compilation of reader opinions from Dothan and surrounding areas covers topics from presidential candidates and foreign policy to cotton prices and farm practices. Voices from J. W. Tindell and others reflect caution over 6-cent cotton, diversification with peanuts, and a mild winter’s impact on pests.
In Washington on February 17 AP reports Democrats revived a proposal for state unemployment relief via loans. The $750 million LaFollette Costigan direct relief bill failed in the Senate 48 to 35, prompting a switch to a loan program with Senators Black of Alabama and Bulldey of Ohio offering the new measure.
Donald Comer, prominent cotton mill operator, accepted the appointment as Alabama chairman on President Hoover's anti hoarding committee. He received a telegram from Frank Enon of Chicago, the national chairman, and wired his acceptance today.
Mrs. Mabel Cline a 42 year old grandmother was sentenced to ten years for first degree manslaughter in the milk plant bombing that killed Ned van Merkenstein and Richard Richardson. Prosecution tied the bomb to her home and alibi discussions with undercover investigators after the crash followed a price war among milk distributors. Burge Gilpin testified he and Bridges built the explosive device in Cline's home. Gilpin and Bridges themselves were later sentenced to life.
Montgomery February 17 AP reports to avoid temperature arguments hang the thermometer on the north side of the house in a sheltered place and keep it an inch or two from the wall Weather Bureau experts say sheltered readings away from direct rain sun or snow are most accurate.
Veterans of the Rainbow Division will assemble in Montgomery on February 22 for their annual banquet honoring the 14th trenches anniversary. The event, led by the Julien M Straseburger chapter of the 160th Alabama Regiment, also marks George Washington’s 200th birthday. Major Joe Dickerson heads the banquet planning with over 300 veterans expected.
George Beauchamp, former Alabama grand lodge secretary, is indicted by Montgomery County grand jury on four counts of embezzling Masonic funds exceeding 120000. He is detained in the county jail with bond set at 20000 as prosecutors allege 25 years of misused funds. Beauchamp served 30 years as grand secretary before resigning last fall amid the investigation.
The Senate Judiciary Committee reported favorably the nomination of Arthur Chilton to be attorney for the middle district of Alabama. Protests against Chilton were overruled by the subcommittee after a hearing. Chilton has served as U S attorney for several months.
Coroner G. M. Evans ruled Clement Shugerman a 29 year old bank employee died by his own hand. He was found shot in a garage at his home with a pistol and one exploded cartridge. Albert Rosenthal hired by Shugerman’s family will pursue further investigation. The victim was brother in law to Mrs Lena Belle Blumberg Shugerman of Dothan.
Edward Taylor 70, a former Dothan resident, died at his Deligrade Florida home. He was the father of John and Harvey Taylor and Mrs Dorg Spurgeon of Dothan. Survivors include his widow and other children E N Taylor and J B Taylor of Montgomery, Luther Taylor of Andalusia, Henry Taylor of West Palm Beach, and Silas, Paul, and Sally Taylor of Ellgiade.
Hartford lawyer R. S. Ward will address the Dothan American Legion Post meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 joining other Alabama posts in a statewide drive for new members. Also on the program are additional Legion speakers and activities announced by post secretary R F Denard.
A picture show and talks were given at the Ashford school under the Houston county health department. Dr. F. G. Granger county health officer C. W. Johnson superintendent of education and Miss Waltrant Kulich of Vienna Australia spoke at the school. Pupils at Ashford elementary were examined but the exams were not completed.
The regular meeting of the Disabled Veterans is not held tomorrow night due to the American Legion meeting. Disabled veterans are urged to attend the Legion gathering.
Mayor I C Exell and others supported a plan by the Committee of Unemployment to hire 57 men for hungry relief. 44 waived jobs for 13, promising to return later as 57 sought work at 5c hourly. dogs and magnolias to be planted on school grounds. ivy to be planted around the newspaper building. Contributions funded grocery payments for the unemployed.
Harry Blagden, 45, a wealthy New York Washington society figure, escaped after being kept prisoner since last Thursday. He staggered into a friend's Cleveland home suffering from knockout drops and fatigue. He had been moved by his captors from Saranac Lake to an uncertain location, then held in a windowless room above a garage before fleeing a guarding kidnapper.
The House adopted a resolution to ask states to ratify a constitutional amendment abolishing the lame duck session of Congress. It passed by two-thirds after Senate approval and will be sent to a conference for minor changes. Ratification requires three-fourths of states within seven years.
Two members of the Chester R. Vickery American Legion post will speak at other posts tomorrow night. Hubert Farmer will address the Headland Abbeville joint meeting in Newville, and O S Lewis will speak at Andalusia.
Mrs. George Folmar and her daughter Jean of Laverne Alabama were treated at a Dothan hospital after an automobile overturned near here. A tire blowout was blamed for the crash. The four year old suffered a head injury while the mother sustained multiple cuts and bruises.
DeMolay chapter in Dothan schedules a 7 30 pm meeting at the Masonic hall to complete plans for functions. The International Greater DeMolay committee appointed by the grand council will meet in conjunction with the DeMolay session, officers announced today.
Auburn February 17 AP The sixth annual Alabama high schools dramatic tournament at Auburn on April 12 expands beyond one act plays to music public speaking and writing. The event features a 40 minute maximum for plays and a 1,000 word essay written in one hour with no notes.
The Dothan high school basketball team meets Enterprise high school at the Athletic club court tonight at seven. After beating Headland high Monday the squad aims for another strong performance and has games lined up all week except Friday as officials seek a Friday contest.
The Houston county tax collector's office mailed 2000 cards to taxpayers informing them their ad valorem taxes were delinquent. Taxes were due Oct 1 last year and have been delinquent since Jan 1. Interest on the unpaid taxes has been accumulating since Jan 1.
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Ogletree of Dothan returned from Ariton after attending the funeral and burial of G. W. Bray 71 a longtime local merchant who died Sunday after a third stroke. Masons conducted the services Friday.
Mrs. Winter Russell national secretary for branches of the League of Nations Association will confer with Alabama state committee members in Birmingham February 24 to 29. George W. Wickersham president of the association notified Birmingham member Louise O. Chariton of Mrs. Pussel s approaching visit.
Three pupils injured in the school bus end log truck collision near Columbia were to leave one Dothan hospital this afternoon and two more were to return home tomorrow. Bonnie Mae Wright and Leroy Crawford remain hospitalized with stable conditions. The grand jury convened here Monday was rumored to be investigating the accident which killed a bus driver and several pupils.
More than 200 high school players from eight Alabama counties will compete in Anniston for the eighth district tournament. Opening today with 38 teams, schools from Calhoun Clay Cleburne Talladega Randolph Cherokee Etowah and St Clair vie for the title. Pairings match Childersburg against Woodland in the opening tie and favorites include Gadsden Anniston Jacksonville Sylacauga Glencoe and Roanoke. The Anniston Star offers a silver loving cup to the runner up to promote athletic contests and sportsmanship.
Forester Col. Bunker advises immediate disposal of storm blown timber in Alabama to preserve value. He warns delay causes bark loosening, sea stains, and sapwood loss, reducing saleability and grade.
Mrs. Fred Nesbit 30 of Esto Florida died in a hospital here late yesterday from peritonitis. Survived by husband five children Freddie Mae M C John Ivy Nomle Dell and Bettles Sue, parents Mr and Mrs J R Blount of Dundee, five sisters and three brothers. Funeral slated at Dundee this afternoon.
Dr. W. P. Roberts of Dothan will lead the revival service tonight at the Salvation Army auditorium. Captain Victor Maman announces the event and Dr. Roberta will be assisted by members of the Business Men's Evangelistic Club. Attendance grows each night as Capteiz Tidman notes higher turnout.
Pilot Williams of the Department of Commerce landed his Travel Air biplane here yesterday and spent the night in Dothan. He planned to proceed to Geneva to inspect an airplane recently bought by a Geneva citizen.
In the Wiregrass region crops show pre spring ripening with apples eaten in Slocomb. C A Kirkland visited Dothan displaying sugar cane from Monroe Page's farm with a 13 joint stalk. Slocomb Observer editor Geng Stutts reports home grown apples eaten in Slocomb in February, noting an unusually mild winter.
Senator Shelby Fletcher of Huntsville announced that Hopkins Smith of Birmingham, an accountant, was summoned before the special investigating committee. The panel, including Lee Edmundson of Birmingham and Charlie McDowell of Eufaula, voted last night to recall the auditor to explain the state finances and audit findings.
Wade Lathram 36 formerly of Dothan died in Middleton Ohio late Sunday, learned today by friends. He was son of the late Rev L P Lathram and survived by his widow, six children, his mother Mrs L P Lathram of Panama City, and three sisters in Panama City and Georgiana. He was nephew of the late Ernest Hilt of Dothan.
Gadsden city commissioners redefine the term skedaddling machine to include a $15 license tax under the updated city license code. The change replaces slot machines in local parlance and affects operators within the city limits.
Birmingham public improvement projects totaling 1 220 356 dollars were under way as of February 1, the city engineer reported. The amount is 49 890 dollars less than the total reported on January 1.
Gadsden expects to host four conventions in 1932 and aims to double that number in 1933. The first two events announced for 1933 are the Southern League of Little Theatres and the Alabama Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers. Other groups planning meetings in 1932 include the Alabama Society of the American Revolution, the American Legion state department, the Alabama Association of Optometrists, and Kiwanis clubs of Alabama.
In Evansville Indiana on February 17 a man identified as Earl Baumgartner was misread by police as intoxicated after a car crash into a house. He was taken to a hospital where staff found he remained under the effects of anesthesia from a recent dental extraction, explaining the erratic driving and confusion.
Across Shanghai today Japanese and Chinese guns traded heavy fire in a continuation from last night. Japanese head quarters announced Chinese would be given one more chance to withdraw from the Shanghai area. Thousands of Japanese troops worked on new airfields as an immense air armada assembled on Chinese soil.
Tokyo authorized a Shanghai ultimatum threatening to drive the Chinese army from the city by force if it does not withdraw. Washington advised a formal protest against Japanese troop landings at the international settlement. The demand set a 12 1 2 mile retreat, covering Shiang Kai Shek and the 19th army.
Anne Hope Barrow seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Barrow, and Wyatt Halsten six, son of Mr and Mrs Mor ria Halsten, win last nights junior beauty revue at the city auditorium hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. Barrow represented Houston Sweet shop. Halsten was entered by Shulman's bakery. Seventy five participants, judged by out of town judges, drew a large crowd as both sang and danced.
An order from South America for 5300 tons of pipe, made under a process perfected in Walworth Alabama’s plants, has been received. Plant officials say the order will require three months of work and the pipe combines nickel chrome and fronting, suited for South American industry.
The page shows cotton price data from Palmer & Co with figures for New York and New Orleans including open high low and close. It lists May and July contracts with multiple price points and coded tickers across the market board.
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