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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1932
Page
4
A collage of quotations and anecdotes from Dothan and surrounding areas covers health, politics, social quirks, Kiwanis banter, and a motor crash anecdote. The pieces reference Houston health officials, a Dothan books-for-ten-year scheme, a cotton market remark, and backstage humor at Kiwanis gatherings.
In Miami Florida early today two police officers dining in the Embassy club kitchen opened fire as bandits attempted a gambling casino hold up. One bandit died and three others were wounded. T Philip Perkins was shot in the hip while a robber used him as a shield. Other wounded include George Myers Gene Eckman and George Fratten. The bandit leader carried a wooden arm.
The U S circuit court of appeals upheld Al Capone s income tax evasion conviction. Since his October 24 sentence he has been jailed in Cook County with no credit for a penitentiary term. A 24 hour guard was placed around his cell amid rumors he still controls the gang and might attempt a break. Only the Supreme Court can stop Capone s removal to Leavenworth.
Alvin Hughes Mike Branton and Welcher Swann were jailed eight miles south of Dothan near Rehobeth church facing a still operation charge after a late night arrest. Each man bond was set at 755 dollars.
Abbeville February 2 The county home demonstration program led by Mamie Mathews has beautified lawns at 20 homes in Henry County. During the project 1950 shrubs were planted and the churchyard, two school buildings and the county courthouse grounds were landscaped.
W. T. Singletary a Dothan businessman and 1928 probate judge candidate qualified for mayor as the primary deadline passed. Other qualifying contenders include I. C. Brell and S. B. Wooten with a March 7 city primary likely to trigger a runoff. Also listed were multiple incumbent and nonincumbent city council candidates across wards.
Semi finals of the second district high school basketball tourney are set at the Dothan Athletic Club with eight teams left. Winners advance to the state tournament in Tuscaloosa. Matches include Headland vs Kinston and Straughn vs Slocomb with scores from earlier rounds listed.
Bluefield West Virginia February 27 AP rescue workers entered the Pocahontas Fuel mine to aid a crew of eighty believed trapped by a noon explosion. No word came from the rescuers after they entered the shaft.
A Japanese air unit scores a victory against a U S pilot during combat over the Soochow trenches in China. Casualties and precise unit names are not detailed in the readable text.
Selma candidate John Morgan Burns filed with the state Democratic executive committee to run for the United States senate in the May 3 primary on a prohibition repeal platform. Montgomery official Charlie McCall was also expected to announce for the same seat, adding to four entrants. Senator Hugo Black filed in December and H L Anderton, a Birmingham attorney, was noted on Wednesday.
Mrs. Brackin aged 54 die at a hospital after a brief illness. The report notes her death occurred in Wess, West Virginia, with a mention of local connections and the attending physician, Mr. Tarver Wall.
A plea from Houston County welfare requests clothing and school items for needy children. Three brothers aged 9, 11, and 14 need shirts and overalls. a 12 year old boy seeks trousers. a 14 year old girl needs a dress. several girls require socks and bloomers. a 4 year old year old baby needs a high chair. mothers request odd spools of thread to mend clothes and a tennis or regular school shoe sizes 4 and 8 12. Contact the child welfare office at tele phone 1105 for donations.
A man named Jefferds was arrested in Seaford last night after being accused of slashing a Black man at Ashford Bastile Theatre. Reported injuries include a razor wound. police moved the suspect to Moceton county jail for questioning.
Ed Dasinger of seven miles west of Dothan says he survived a minor car crash today. A mistaken report of his death spread after a Do than undertaker call about an accident near Midland City, prompting early ambulance dispatch. Dasinger says his car was upset by a sideswipe while turning from the highway onto his farm road. he was scratched but unharmed.
The 29th U.S. Infantry with 1190 soldiers will camp at the aviation field in Dothan for one night on March 30 while en route from Fort Benning to Panama City. Captains Richmond Albright and Johnson discussed arrangements with the Chamber of Commerce as local merchants prepare supplies. The regiment, including many area men, will then proceed to Marianna and on to Panama City to finish the march.
A country club event raised 75 from admissions, allocating about 45 to the unemployment fund after expenses. The Sorosis club and the Young Women's Study club sponsored the benefit ball, with additional donations from local businesses and individuals listed.
A carnival will be held on March 2 and 4 to benefit the Cherry Street Colored Methodist church. The public is invited to attend.
Warren Mercer, convicted in United States court here for possession of a stil, has completed his 15th day in the county jail and will be released today.
Chinese garrison in Kiangwan village remained in stubborn resistance at night as stretcher bearers carried wounded from the town. Supplies reached the defenders from Miaochungchen amid machine gun fire while Japanese reinforcements were expected over the weekend.
Foster Street Methodist church will feature special music at both morning and evening services. Music director Mrs W S Wilson announced Rosalyn Covington will sing Come Unto Me in the morning, a quartet including Miss Turner Mrs Biggerstaff Mr Garfield and Dr Hilliard will sing in the evening, and Virginia Hancock will play violin.
Dothan helps the child welfare department by donating pennies to needy children. Ashford places four coin cans in local stores to aid the poor and fund school books for children lacking books. Two cans are in Webb stores with cooperation from Wright Drug Co Pate Service Station City Drug Store and Broadway Service Station.
Grady Pennington sues Bank of Cottonwood for 25000 damages over false arrest. The circuit court continued the case this week with no damages awarded to Pennington, per yesterday's Eagle. Howard Hood received 2650 dollars, the only award in the falacies Fiocertes fede.
East Gulf States remain generally fair with increasing clouds and possible showers toward the end of the week. Temperature shows no decided change.
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