16 Jan 1933
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1933
Page
1
Mrs L J Lunsford of 207 N Montana street was reported somewhat improved today after an operation yesterday at a Dothan Hospital. She had been ill for more than a month, first stricken with influenza and other complications found at her home necessitating surgery to restore her health.
Officials of Dothan Commandery No 25 Knights Templar announce a regular meeting tonight at the Masonic Temple.
A DeKalb County study shows farmers who grow their own feed profit. County agent John W. Pate urges expansion of poultry farming for those with feed and rising production.
The cast of Jo Ann's Originalities visited Foster Street Methodist Church in Dothan after hours, surprising Alabama theater managers. Eighteen young women in the troupe attended the service, said to attend church whenever possible.
The article describes a county loan disbursement process under the Emergency Relief Act. It outlines home visits, applicant and neighbor interviews, approval leads to a work order for road or malaria projects, weekly certification of days worked, and a pay roll prepared by the disbursing officer. It stresses residency in Houston county and calls for cooperation of local relief boards to reduce destitution and unemployment.
Miss Alma Terry daughter of County Commissioner J E Terry is ill in Dothan hospital after an influenza attack and is not fully recovered.
The Central Relief committee reports 1308 labor days for deserving, needy able-bodied men at 50 cents a day over 30 days. Men did woodcutting, tree planting, cemetery work, and odd jobs to fund relief, with $212.45 from wood sales and $328.39 in labor costs. About 157 families received aid, totaling 520 people, with no transients or able-bodied refusals to work. The program aims to sustain minimum needs while preserving self-respect.
The Dothan American Legion Auxiliary reports 128 percent membership at the first New Year meeting held at the Legion clubhouse. Reports by committee chairs highlighted work, including a junior division donating fruit baskets, candies, and toys to 10 families. Entertainment plans, special music, games, and refreshments followed the business session.
The semi annual National Furniture show closed Saturday with 3,540 buyers, up 200 from the prior edition and signs of stronger buying activity. Cotton exports for five months ending December 31 reached 4,246,000 bales, up from 4,037,000 a year earlier. Chicago area trade rose with gains in wholesale and retail sectors and a notable pickup in three Midwestern railroads’ payloads.
Cleveland report shows steel production rising to 17 percent for the week ending January 14, the strongest pace since late November, signaling a rebound in activity across the sector.
The Houston Sun lists film offerings for the week including Washington Merry-Go-Round with Leo Tracy and Constance Cummings on Tuesday, plus Pathe News and additional features. Other titles include Penguin Pool Murder, Sea Spiders, and Room Runners with Fox News.
Sun Mon and Tue false faces with Lowell Sherman Peggy Shannon and Lyle Lee. M G M News and Comedy. On the stage Originalities Web Thurs Smilin Through with Norma Shearer Frederic March and Leslie Howard. Also News and Comedy Fri and Sat The Forbidden Trail Buck Jones. Chapter 2 of The Lost Special. News and Next Sunday The Crooked Circle with Ben Lyon James Gleason Zasu Pitts and Raymond Hatton Strand Sun Mon and Tue Richard Barthelmess in The Cabin in the.
Mr S W Taylor of Joplin Missouri describes biliousness in spring and summer leaving him sluggish and dizzy. He recalls Black Draught aiding his recovery after a trip to the drugstore. He says he now has pep and works full days on the farm, crediting improved health to Black-Draught, noting low cost per dose.
Jean Mermoz lands Rainbow in Saint Louis Senegal while en route to Buenos Aires for a French air mission. The French aviator completed a long leg of the journey amid celebratory notices from officials and spectators.
An advertisement promises a $100 payment with no examination required. It touts a quick offer limited in time and invites readers to write or respond promptly for the payout.
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