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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
1
The sixth grade pupils of the county school system will face official exams prepared by County Superintendent Mondszy. These tests mark the end of the first term and cover all topics. The rest of the pupils are taking mid term exams this week, with term two starting next week.
The Firefly a musical comedy at the city auditorium faced an objection over scanty attire in a display at city hall. Officials later deemed it a high class show with chorus girls and dances. Cast includes thirty six performers plus a special orchestra. Tickets go on sale Friday and Saturday at The Hilden and Monday at the auditorium box office. Reservations by phone.
Evangelist Dailey will speak tonight at 7 30 at the big tent on The modern 1930 woman The Flapper of Today The reserve section will be for women but men curious about women are welcome Weather will not deter the four bit har at ers if necessary About 175 converts have been made by Dailey to date in his services
The Salvation Army Sunday School plans an official program honoring the tenth anniversary of prohibition. About 20 well coached children will perform at the Salvation Army home starting at 7 o clock. W. C. T U members and the public are invited to attend.
ST. LOUIS June 16 Herbert Nations former Missouri labor commissioner and newspaper publisher was convicted of conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act in a beer graft plot and sentenced by federal Judge Charles B. Davis to 18 months in Leavenworth and a $2000 fine.
A dense Washington to New York radio schedule outlines a day’s programs across major networks. It lists frequencies, show names, performers, and station call letters such as WEAF WGY WABC WGN KDKA and KOMO among others, detailing orchestras, vocalists, and variety acts with times.
Mrs Gladys Baxley of Dethan was re elected president at the second district meeting in Columbia. Officers named for six months include Frances Newton vice president Jussie Heaton attendant Reba Taylor secretary Janie Theridge treasurer Lilla Story captain and Ethel Holliway state manager and national auditor chair. Dora Alexander Talley Guards performed initiatory work. Columbia Grove won a five dollar prize for largest attendance. Holliway to Sherman Texas then Omaha to audit books.
Congressional committees draft a bill to move the enforcement unit from the Treasury to the Justice Department. Chairman Williamson introduces the measure and expects hearings soon. Leaders plan to give the Williamson bill legislative priority once reported, aiming for House action within a fortnight.
Second day of the Anti-Saloon League convention features fiery call to purge crime profits from illegal alcohol activities. Flood reports show decreasing danger in the Mid-South though rising river levels threaten widespread damage and evacuations along the White Cache Black and St Francis rivers.
A terse note describes a remedy labeled for Colds Grippe Flu Dencue Bilious Fever and Malaria. The text emphasizes its reputed effectiveness and calls it the most spew teeniny known remedy, reflecting dubious medical claims and historic language.
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