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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1932
Page
4
A chaotic car incident on Foster Street ends with a couple driving off after a confrontation. The piece also records quotes from residents, including a golfer’s playful boast, civic talk, and a vivid mix of local banter.
A avalanche in Skagit river canyon buried six men yesterday as 100 workers tunnel the snowbed at dawn. Two survivors Leo Prabucki and Sam OPrey were rescued after hours buried, while four others Harold Brown Carl Nelson Melvin Shewood and Gus Ryne are believed dead. Rescue efforts halted overnight as rain threatens further slides.
Grady Pennington and Howard Hood were awarded 2650 dollars each by a circuit court jury for false arrest in connection with the 1929 Bank of Cottonwood robbery. They were jailed in Dothan about ten days before being released when two other men were charged. The cashier identified one plaintiff as a robber at arrest. the case began in 1930 and 25000 dollars in damages were originally sought.
About 300 farmers participated in the poultry sales in Henry county. A total of 12 160 pounds of poultry was sold for 1 400 dollars. J H Witherington county farm agent announced today. Poultry sold at Headland totaled 3 000 pounds and brought 360 dollars, at Newville 2 980 pounds sold for 356 dollars, at Abbeville Tuesday 4 300 pounds brought 556 dollars. A poultry car was being loaded at Columbie today.
State Young Peoples Meeting of Episcopal Church in Alabama set for Sunday in Tuscaloosa. Miss Sarah Gotten of Birmingham will speak on the 1932 aims of the Young People's Service League. Miss Eugenia Pickett of Montgomery will report on diocesan offerings.
In Bogalusa Louisiana a gun battle near McNeill Mississippi left one alleged bank robber kidnapper wounded. The suspect identified as J W Fort Worth and his companion Hill escaped into a swamp surrounded by deputies. The pair were linked to several south Mississippi robberies culminating in a Lumberton bank raid for about 5000 dollars.
Probate Judge Harry K. Martin announced voters must apply in writing or in person at the probate office to receive absentee ballots for the March 7 city election. Ballots will be issued tomorrow and only five days. no mail after March 2. All candidates were expected to qualify and names to appear on ballots.
The county health department began a preliminary survey of the Old Bay south of the city to assess drainage and mosquito control. Workers from the unemployment agency assist as officials expect to finish this week and determine the draining cost. Dr. F G Granger notes the pond drainage will reduce malaria risk in DOTAN.
An old time fiddlers convention in OZARK on March 4 will benefit child welfare. Fiddlers from the surrounding area are invited to perform. Prizes will be awarded and all proceeds go to aid the county’s needy families.
Charley Herrington was released on a bond of 300 dollars after several weeks in jail on forgery charges, jail authorities reported.
Last night a mystery shooting in the city cemetery left few clues. Four shots were heard as two cars sped away before police arrived, with no confirmed victims or arrests beyond a drunkenness charge and release for a man near Young Junior High.
Funeral held at Gordon at 3 p m today for Dr H A Vaughn 69 former Wiregrass citizen who died in Cullman Alabama Tuesday Vaughn practiced medicine here for years left medicine for turpentine business moved from Gordon to Florida and then to Cullman He was born and raised in Newton area and was father of the late Mrs Sam Hall of Gordon
Mrs Eliza Brackin 66 of near Webb died at her home at 5 30 p m yesterday after a short illness She is survived by two daughters Mrs Mittie Graham of Malvern and Miss Lucy Bell Brackin of Webb two sons Tom Brackin of Webb and Bob Brackin of Andalusia The funeral was to be conducted this afternoon at the Webb Baptist church with Rev Mr Deese officiating and Fellows Forrester in charge
Government assigns 24 hour deputy U S marshal guard at door of Al Capone in Cook County Jail while appeal on income tax conviction proceeds.
Speaker Garner claimed President Hoover has led the nation into the greatest panic the country or world has ever known. The Texas Democrat spoke at a Washington news conference amid pressure as he considers a Democratic presidential bid and responded to Jahneke’s Ohio speech criticizing Hoover’s leadership.
The funeral for John C. Ard five year old son of Mr and Mrs H J Ard of Newton route one was held today at Piney Grove church with Rev Martha Joiner officiating. He died after a brief illness at 839 oclock last night. He is survived by his parents three brothers Irby Randall and Preston Ard and three sisters Aliens Carolyn and Hortense Ard all of Newton route one. Fellowz and Forrester in charge of arrangements. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Circuit court adjourned late yesterday until Monday to continue the civil case docket. Court members met this session hearing several cases this week with judgments pending. Pleadings and damages were addressed in two damage suits as the week progressed.
More than 75 attended the Kiwanis Club event at the Houston hotel with red white and blue decor. Dr Arthur Keyton gave the principal address on Washington as youth soldier statesman and first president. Harmony club quintet and colonial costumed dancers entertained. Mayor Clem Ezell and Council President M D Black spoke.
New England shivers through the coldest weather of the winter. Groveton New Hampshire recorded 24 degrees below zero while Montpelier Vermont measured 20 below. Portland Maine was eight above zero and Greenville eight below. Boston stood at 15.2 above as a frigid wind heightened discomfort.
Building operations in Birmingham doubled in January from December. The January permits totaled 583,327 dollars, up from 528,969 dollars in December, according to the AP report from Birmingham dated February 26.
Mrs Barto Johnson of Chipley underwent an appendectomy yesterday at a Dothan hospital.
Twenty men cut wood on W. H. Horn’s farm seven miles south of Dothan and eight men did odd jobs in town to provide work for the jobless. Horn will donate the wood to welfare agencies if officials supply the workers. the wood will be distributed to poor families. The 20 woodchoppers were paid in script redeemable for groceries. A total of 225 had registered for work at unemployment headquarters. Additional donors include B. Glover, Mrs. J. EB Casey, and many local businesses and individuals contributing cash and goods to the unemployment fund and food program.
First round games of the Second District high school basketball tournament were held at the Dothan Athletic Club court with 16 teams from southeast Alabama. Dothan high, favored to advance, faced Kinston this afternoon while the Ariton versus Rawls nightcap was set for 6 7 30 p m. Quarterfinals are slated for tomorrow, with semifinals and final tomorrow night. The winner and runner up advance to Tuscaloosa to meet state district champions.
Wester Lee, 34, longtime Dothan resident and T. C. I. Co. employee, died at his Birmingham home this morning after several months illness. He survived by his widow and four children and was brother to W. B. Lee, F. B. Culver, and Mrs. R. C. Williams. Funeral planned in Birmingham Sunday.
More than three dentists from the Wiregrass are expected at a clinic opening at the Houston hotel tonight at 7 under Dr. Fr J Monette of Birmingham. The program resumes tomorrow at 8 30 with demonstrations on cavity preparation for inlay and three quarter and full crowns illustrated with lantern slides.
Clarence Bell formerly of Dothan dropped dead at his Lakeland Florida residence last night. Relatives WW McCarty and Floyd McCarty reported the death and Lakeland residents were notified to attend the funeral.
Japanese forces surround Kiangwan as Chinese resistance stiffens. A Tokyo spokesman asserts no air bombardment will force surrender while Japanese naval aviation targets Shanghai area airfields destroying about forty planes. Chiang Kai Shek reportedly prepares to lead fresh reinforcements.
Moscow reports say Soviet acting foreign affairs commissioner L M Karashan demanded explanation from Japanese ambassador Koki Hirota. The note cites Japanese proposals to use the railway for troop movements toward the Soviet border. Tass dispatches mention a white Russian force being recruited in Manchuria under Japanese suspicion to invade Vladivostok and Primor.
Chesney Wood, 70, of Ashford route one, is in a Dothan hospital in serious condition after slashing his throat with a pocketknife yesterday. Financial difficulties were cited as the motive. Attendants say vessels were severed in his throat and windpipe exposed, but recovery is possible. he is a married farmer.
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