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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1934
Page
1
Theodore Jackson, Dothan attorney, states he will not be a candidate in 1934 despite friends urging him to run. His name had been mentioned as a potential candidate for circuit solicitor and the state house of representatives.
The Royal Neighbors of America will meet at Mrs. Cora Porter’s East Crawford street home Thursday at 7 30 p m State Deputy Maude Carlson of Winter Haven Fla will attend All members urged to attend Emmett Sizemore district farm agent is in Dothan today
Ewell Creamer underwent an appendix operation at a local hospital Tuesday. Ralph Searcy state fire marshal attending the grand jury session here was to leave today for Anniston. Mrs M Guillot underwent a major operation at a local hospital Tuesday. Solomon Baxter county superintendent of education W L Lee and Mr Meadows county board of education members were visitors in Montgomery today. Oscar Clark appointed local athletic inspector by the state athletic commission to succeed J A Bowen who resigned. Mrs Chester Williams underwent an appendicitis operation at a local hospital Tuesday. Mrs Maude Davis moved from 210 N Oates street to 308 N Foster. Cullen Long is in a local hospital suffering from pneumonia complications.
Sinclair Refining Co agents from southeast Alabama and northwest Florida met in a district conference to plan a major advertising campaign. Company officials from New York Atlanta Birmingham and Dothan joined the meeting, with efforts to boost business through newspapers magazines direct mail and radio, set to begin within 30 days. Attendees included M B Malone Dothan J I Cobb Marianna S H Adams Defuniak Springs W W Starlings Panama City E C Clouse Ozark M M Dodson Troy W H Hart Enufaula C N Stokes Andalusia D M Rencher Opelika Harold Hughley Lafayette and C L McConnel of Birmingham.
Condition remains grave as Melvin A. Traylor, banker, stopped breathing for two minutes early today in Chicago. Doctors administered heroic measures to restart respiration, and though very low in the early hours he rallied as morning wore on.
Nedda Ozbolt is moving from 407 North Lena Street to 208 North Bell.
The first candidate for the 35th senatorial district seat, representing Houston and Henry counties, qualified today. Liya Griffin of Newville is the candidate. Under a long standing county rotation, each county alternates sending a senator, with Houston county having held the seat in the last term.
Tuscaloosa Ala Feb 14 A Negro, Boykin Quinnie, 21, was lodged in the county jail on tentative charges of violating prohibition laws and carrying concealed weapons after disorders at a Negro Civilian Conservation Corps camp about 14 miles from Tuscaloosa yesterday.
Debate sharpens around a subsidy plan to provide wage work in farming regions unable to subsist on farming alone. Capitol action centers on a strict rule to push a $258 million tax bill through in days with minimal amendments. Ferdinand Pecora critiques new exchange rules as aimed to expose evils in stock manipulation. The House panel cites a Federal Trade Commission view that stock exchange regulation is constitutional.
Guy Tate from the bureau of engineering of the state health department visited the Houston county health unit today to review facilities and discuss public health work and improvements.
J E Terry a Houston County Board of Revenue member for 11 years today formally announced his bid for the county sheriff seat, subject to the Democratic primary on May 1. A 30 year county resident, he runs a large Beat Seven farm on Ash ford route one and notes the county debt was reduced by $200 000 during his tenure while serving on the revenue board and the county child welfare board.
Hartford authorities asked local police to help identify an aged man found dead in Black Alabama. He wore a black double breasted egg coat with laundry marks K 62 27 7 J and K 62 165 W, a gold badge reading Kingdom Come, and belt buckle initial R. He was age 65 to 70, grey hair, partly bald, about 135 pounds. Three watches and two pairs of glasses were found with the body, now held for identification at Murdock Funeral Home in Hartford.
Political advertisement announces Roy O. Hill as candidate for reelection as Clerk of Houston County Circuit Court subject to Democratic Primaries. It also promotes CG. J. Rollins as a candidate for Sheriff of Houston County under Democratic Primary action.
L B Kelly announces candidacy for Sheriff of Houston County Alabama subject to Democratic party action. Paid political advertisement.
J Hubert Farmer announces candidacy for the office of Circuit Solicitor for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Alabama, comprising Houston and Henry counties, seeking aid and influence from Democratic Party supporters for the campaign.
R. H. Ramsey declares candidacy for tax collector of Houston County Alabama subject to Democratic Primaries. Harry K. Martin announces for Judge of Probate of Houston County Alabama subject to Democratic party action. Political advertising.
J. L. Vaughn city auditor treasurer today formally announced his candidacy for Houston County probate judge. He paid his filing fee to the County Democratic Executive Committee and previously qualified with Probate Judge H. K. Martin.
Funeral services for J. D. Kennington who died at his West Troy street home will be held Thursday at 2 30 P M The Rev L W Dockery will preside Surviving are a son John Russell of Dothan and three daughters Mrs J P Andrews of Geneva Mrs Lulu Burke Augusta Ga and Mrs Joe King of Dothan Active pallbearers are Louis Oppert C C Bennett Sam Brooks George Lambert Litt Morgan and J P Wilhite Dowling Rhodes Funeral Home is in charge
The Cotton Market report by T. W. Palmer lists New York futures with Jan at 1283 close and May around 1228, while Mar and Oct maturities show firm highs and lows. New Orleans bids echo similar trends with Dec near 1308 at close, reflecting cross-market activity across major hubs. Chicago butter trades at steady 93 score creamery specials, with a two day total of 19,920 pounds.
A list of stock quotes shows mixed activity with declines for several big names. American Can, Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, U.S. Steel, Ford of England, and many others posted varied prices while leaders like General Electric and DuPont held firmer values amid a cautious market session.
Hunter H. Ennis announces candidacy for Judge of Probate in Houston County Alabama subject to Democratic party action. The notice frames a local political contest and names the candidate seeking judicial office.
A notice states that chater J. L. VAUGHN has announced candidacy for Judge of Probate. The brief item identifies the person and the office sought, reflecting a formal campaign declaration.
County records show legal action naming Gene J E Terry in proceedings tied to Alabama jurisdiction. The notice outlines the plaintiff and case scope with entry details, seeking resolution under applicable statutes and local court rules.
Sheriff Joe Rollins left for Thomasville Georgia to capture Willie Byrd a Negro sought on a warrant for unlawful presentation of firearms Byrd is alleged to have drawn a pistol on James Grant and threatened him after which he fled the area Byrd was later taken into custody by Thomasville authorities
Police today warned boarding houses and hotels to tell guests not to leave valuables in cars parked overnight after two autos were burglarized last night. Thieves cut holes in the tops of the vehicles and looted their interiors.
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