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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1932
Page
1
A Dothan column sketches daily life and humor in the Eagle office, recounting youth misadventures, a stretch of charity, and a dog named Wolf. The writer muses on newsroom routines, recreational chatter, and small town characters, with memories of Mae and local figures.
Japanese army under Lieutenant General Kenkichi Ugedai drives toward and past Kiangwan village in a heavy assault. Chinese defense, bolstered by artillery, tanks, and air support, holds at key points as the siege tightens, with renewed fighting expected to continue into the next day.
J C Meee, a young local player, shot a 39 on final nine to plant his flag 50 yards ahead of T W Harris and win yesterday's flag event. Spans, Brennan, and Bates also posted solid rounds as twenty entrants competed for club prizes and honors.
The Geneva County Democratic Executive committee passed resolutions endorsing Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt as the Democratic candidate for president. A Roosevelt for President club had been organized in the county, led by B. W. Smith of Baneon, with the statewide push continuing.
Harvey Cook 29 of near Gordon faces assault with intent to murder after a Saturday night fight near Gordon left Frank Meadows 18 in a hospital in critical condition with knife wounds and severe head injuries. Cook is held without bond as Meadows undergoes treatment for multiple gashes and a severed rib.
Houston county and Dothan will be on the radio tonight at 8 30 o'clock with Dothan speakers. The broadcast from WAPI Birmingham is under the Protective Life Insurance company auspices. Circuit Solicitor J Norton Mulling and Betts Sting Tuff, Dothan representative, will lead the program. The show is part of a series of Alabama county programs from the Insurance firm.
Weekend arrests by bounty officers on prohibition charges left three jailed in the area. Norman Williams of near Grangesburg was jailed after officers found tomelons of whiskey in his home. Jack Lightning and James Austin, both Negroes, were arrested near Columbia where a gallon of whiskey was reportedly found with them. Williams posted bond, but the two Negroes remained in bail default.
Three couples received marriage licenses issued by the probate office during the weekend. Alvi Lore of Hilde and Ge rerd Mary White of Ashford route two. Robert Kilgore and Marie Posey of Dothan route four. C. A Alar Bold and Bers Meseer, both of Dothan.
James Tindell, 14, son of Mr and Mrs C W Tindell, was injured chasing a ball at Young Junior High. He crashed into a goal post, suffering a cut nose eye injury and hip bruise, received first aid then returned home after hospital care. initially feared concussion but recovered to continue schoolwork.
In a rare turnout for Washington's Birthday, flags were sparse in the city. Many businesses stayed open, banks and stock markets closed, post offices operated briefly at noon, and rural mail service saw limited dispatches amid nationwide holiday closures.
Women form a Roosevelt Club in Dothan for Saturday activities. Officers named include president Mix A J Miller and secretary Mr Ack. A second meeting is planned to elect further officers and set plans for dances and events.
Report from an area hospital states Dott was in normal condition at a local medical center today as attendants aide. Mr Weathers underwent an emergency appendectomy yesterday with condition described as improving today and attendants noting cautious progress.
A tenant named Bovee on the Spast farm east of Dothan suffered severe damage when a fire swept a house this morning. Occupants were away at work, and the origin of the blaze remains unknown. Names inside the house and the exact location outside Bremen are not clear.
A high school cage tournament will be held Friday and Saturday at the Athletic Club court under Abbaton State Athletic association auspices. Sixteen teams compete, with a Friday start and a Saturday final. Teams include Slocomb, Ariton, Hartford, and Dothan high, with Hartford boasting 12 victories and Dothan aiming to equal recent results. The Tigers face Hartford Friday night at Martford as a key lead‑in to the district event.
A regional American Legion conference in the southern half of the Third congressional district unanimously adopted a resolution urging swift action on veterans bonus payments irrespective of age. Attendees included district committeeman Jack M. Ayrd and officials from the Birmingham Veterans Bureau, pensions, and service groups who pressed to cut red tape and speed up processing of claims.
A night tornado near Cowarts struck the Whitehurst home injuring Mrs. A L Whitehurst severely and bruising several family members. The Brindley residence, barn roof, and surrounding outbuildings were damaged as the storm moved across lands to Dothan. Five or more people were hurt, and the path extended eight miles with extensive timber loss and livestock unharmed. The 1918 Cowarts storm tragedy is recalled, with many injuries and fatalities noted in nearby towns.
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