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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1934
Page
1
Roy O. Hill announces candidacy for reelection as Clerk of Houston County Circuit Court, subject to Democratic Primary. Paid political advertisement from Roy O. Hill of Dothan Alabama.
C J Rollins announces candidacy for Sheriff of Houston County subject to Democratic Primaries. He asks for votes and influence from supporters, listing Dethan Alabama as his base. Ballot name shown as C J Rollins.
L B Kelly of Dothan Alabama announces candidacy for Sheriff of Houston County subject to Democratic party action. This formal declaration emphasizes party backing and intent to serve as county law enforcer.
A notice from Calhoun County Alabama lists J B Terry known as Gene Terry of Ashford as a party in a matter filed under local ac tions subject to procedural ac tions and deadlines. The document names J B Terry as involved and references the Ashford address in the proceedings.
J Hubert Farmer of Dothan Alabama seeks the Democratic Party nomination for Solicitor of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit comprising Houston and Henry counties. The campaign asks for votes and influence to support his candidacy.
R H Ramsey of Dothan Alabama announces his candidacy for tax collector of Houston County subject to Democratic primaries. Ramsey requests support from party voters and outlines his intention to run in the primary election.
J Heard Saxon of Dothan Alabama is named as a candidate for Tax Collector of Houston County subject to Democratic party action. The brief notice identifies Saxon as the Democrat contender and notes his hometown.
Harry K. Martin of Dothan Alabama announces his candidacy for Judge of Probate in Houston County subject to Democratic Party action. This declaration forms a formal entry into the county race.
Candidate for Judge of Probate of Houston County Alabama subject to Democratic party action Hunter H Ennis of Dothan Alabama is the listed nominee candidate for the post.
A declaration of candidacy for the office of Judge of Probate by J. L. Vaughn of Dothan Alabama. The statement identifies the candidate and the jurisdiction but provides no further platform or dates.
Saxon Poyner of Dothan Alabama announces candidacy for judge of probate. He asks for voters support and influence in upcoming election.
Former postmaster general says 20 ocean mail contracts were awarded by open competitive bidding. Hoover administration postal chief calls charges of conspiracy in air mail contracts unjustified. Brown says nearly all ocean mail contracts went to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specs. McKellar claims collusion fixed bids with contractors and postal officials.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sellers and relatives left for Race Pond Georgia to attend the funeral of Mrs. Sellers father Mr. Player of that city who died last night at home. He was captain of the local po-
Howard L. Ralls cashier of the closed Gadsden National Bank was arrested on federal indictments charging false entry and embezzlement. Bond set at 10000. Indictment follows bank failure after a prolonged run. trial tentatively aimed for April at Gadsden. Deposits approximated at 1 million. One charge involves a false entry related to a $5000 withdrawal by Robert Lindsey to buy liberty bonds. Lindsey contends bonds were never delivered. Preliminary hearing expected before U S Commissioner E W Pickard.
City council ended the dispute over who may appoint the municipal meat and milk inspector by approving Dr. A. R. Gissendanner as the new inspector. The Sanitary Committee had backed Gissendanner as a compromise after Dr. Granger and the committee agreed on his appointment as the Houston County Medical Society planned to discontinue city meat and milk work. He succeeds Dr. F. B. Whitfield, who resigned.
The Dothan Commandery No. 25 of the Knights Templar held its annual meeting at the Masonic Temple to elect officers. Elected were GC. D. Mur phy as eminent commander S. F. Wilkes generalissimo W. P. Acree captain general J. Coax senior warden S. M. Fentley junior warden W. B. Clemmons prelate R. M. Carswell treasurer J. S. Talley recorder H. H. Ader standard bearer Dan Jer kins sword bearer J. A. Bracewell warder W. J. Renfro sentinel.
Mrs Curtis Whitaker of Dadeville faced a Tallapoosa Circuit Court jury on a first degree murder charge for the shooting death of Mrs Louella Mask in a downtown drug store. Prosecutor R H Powell said witnesses would testify to a pistol attack after a brief conversation, the victim dying at a nearby hospital from a chin wound piercing the skull.
Montgomery February 20 AP Judge Charles F McCall a long time state financial official qualified with the Secretary of State as a candidate for State Auditor in the May primary He is the first to qualify and no opponent is yet named in political circles
The 28th Masonic district holds its monthly meeting tonight at 7:30 at Ashford Lodge. The third degree will be conferred on a candidate during the event as Ashford Lodge serves as host.
Trez EVANT Tenn Feb 20 AP only two weeks remain until the biennial city election. Mayor W F Smith has declined to seek re election and no candidate had announced for the post as of this morning. A city ordinance requires the candidate list to be printed ten days before the election date March ?
A Houston County Farm Debt Adjustment Committee of five men was named by C. E. Stapp the county farm agent. Members are Cc H Burdeshaw Headland E J Whiddon M M Hollis G D Clark and J B Patterson of Dothan. The Farm Credit Administration in Washington will provide forms and information for applications to be heard before the committee. Farmers may obtain the forms at the county agent's office.
A cooperative hog sale will be held at the Atlantic Coast Line railway yards in Dothan on Thursday. County farm agent C E Stapp said hog prices are rising with last sale’s number one hogs bringing about $1 more than December’s price.
The Kilby prison dog wagon carried eight Houston county men to Kilby prison yesterday afternoon. Five faces sentences of one to two years, based on future behavior. Names include Will Coleman Charlie Wilson Josh
Arthur Seay to four months in jail while Fred Sloan and John Brown receive two to four years after all pleaded guilty last week in circuit court. In other news from Washington on Feb 20 AP reports Post Office Department eligibles for postmaster appointments at Demopolis Alabama: James T Monnier and William A Smith.
Hollywood news reports Warren William planned a sea picture voyage but faced a disabled engine at sea. He was sought by the coast guard after not returning from a cruise begun Friday, and later his yacht was reported to have docked in Los Angeles.
Judge of Probate H K Martin presided as TWO QUALIFY candidates for the county Democratic Executive Committee. W A Wells seeks Beat Ten representation while G G Layton aims for Beat 14. Wells is current chairman of the committees harbor. the actors had been forced to rely on sail.
A legal notice in the want ads reports a verdict on a negligence claim arising from an automobile crash. The plaintiff alleges injuries caused by a female driver, with the case adjudicated today.
Two hundred fifty Houston county farmers attended a Monday session at the court house called by farm agent C. E. Stapp. Bulletins, contracts, and blank forms were distributed for farmers interested in contracts. Further program information is available at Stapp's office.
Homer L. Austin sued the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. bonding Baldwin County Sheriff Ramsey Stewart for alleged false imprisonment seeking 1000 dollars. The case was settled today.
The article lists daily cotton futures from New York and New Orleans with front month figures for Jan through Dec contracts including open high low and close, alongside New York and Chicago butter prices and a note on market firmness for creamery specials.
A fragmented OCR readout lists numerous large companies and brands ranging from Anaconda Copper to United Fruit, General Electric, Ford of England, General Motors, Sears Roebuck, Westinghouse, Radio Corporation, and many others. The text appears as a dense line of corporate names, with references to railways, chemicals, and manufacturing groups, all suggestive of a business directory or industry overview. The fragmentary nature preserves entity density but lacks coherent narrative.
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