County Agent and Three Men Indicted on Seed Loan Frauds
Federal grand jury returned indictments in Dothan charging County Agent J H Witherington and three others with seed loan fraud. Bonds set at five thousand dollars each. Espy, Eapy and McArthur defendants appear for plea on March 7 in federal court. Others connected included Willis McArthur, Leo Espy, and A A Espy. Witnesses and prosecutors from Montgomery and Washington DC conduct the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Witherington
Leo Espy
Charlie C. McArthur
Son
Féderal Grand Jury
J. H. Witherington
Yao Eapy
Gordon Farmer
Chariie C. McArthur
Ashford
Ioe P. McArthur
Gart
Wcasion
Getendante
Omaty
Tae Sret
Fons Vita
Frasier
Dothan
C. R. Farmer
A .S. Court
Expy
J. Espy
Alo
Arthur Chilton
J. O. Middleton
H. &. Barger
Washington, D. C
Louis DeNette
Jacksonwile
Fla
Department of Justice
Leo Espv
Norton Mullins
U.S
Whiddon
Nora Knox
Austin Philips
M. C. Phil- Bee
Gordon
Shep Wilson
Walle Weg
Pittman
Montgomery
Wnr
Grand
Berta Walle
Witte Ele
C. B. Mame
Bean
William Wrigley Jr Dies in Arizona
William Wrigley Jr., 70, owner of the Chicago Cubs and noted financier, died in his winter home in Phoenix after a heart attack followed by acute indigestion. The death, announced by secretary R A Kirkman, occurred early today as Mrs. Wrigley and two children watched at his bedside.
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Phoenix
Ariz
William Wrigley, Jr
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley
R. A. Kirkman
The
Chewing Gum Magmate
Man Poisoned Is In Hospital Here
Harvey Searcy former circuit court clerk is in Dothan hospital today in serious condition from poison taken by mistake. He reportedly swallowed a large dose at his home around 1 a m. Hospital attendants said he remained in critical condition but expected to recover. he was somewhat improved by afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Searcy
Dothan Hospital
Searcy
Tnough
Hookworm Tests Near Completion in County Schools
Health office officials report tests for hookworm nearly finished in all county schools except Ashford and two elementary schools in Dothan. Many pupils are now receiving weekly treatment for two weeks, with continuation if needed to cure the disease.
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Ashford
Dothan
Health Office
Assessor to Leave For Here Tomorrow
E. G. Collins Houston county tax assessor and Mr and Mrs John Griffin will leave Hot Springs Arkansas tomorrow for Dothan after spending three weeks there officials in the assessor s office said today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Collins
Houston County
John Griffin
Hot Springs
Ark
Dothan
Building Permit Issued for Thompson Brick Dwelling
A building permit for a brick dwelling and garage costing 4000 dollars was issued today at the city clerk’s office to John A. Thompson. The home will be located on E Woodland Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Thompson
E. Woodland Drive
Marriage license issued for Hyatt and Howard in probate records
R A Hyatt of Bascom Frs and Blondell Howard of Crosby obtained a marriage license today, per probate office records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Hyatt
Bascom
Frs
Blondell Howard
Crosby
Fowler vindicated in federal case against still charges
Tom Fowler a Knoxville farmer defended himself in federal court after being charged with owning a still. He testified and cross examined witnesses and, after a 15 minute deliberation, the jury found him not guilty. He argued the path from his home to the still was merely a cow path used for 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Tom Fowler
Welfare Penny Drive Urged for Houston County Children
Mrs. J. J. Flowers leads a penny drive to aid underprivileged children, urging residents to drop coins into penny cans through March 15. The article notes donations averaged four dollars daily at launch and now total about four dollars weekly after Christmas, highlighting boarding homes housing twelve children and the need for books and care funded by public gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Flowers
Houston County Green Penny Law Committee
Atlanta
Welfare Committee
Dethan
Houston County
Athletic Club Quint To Play In Tourney At Hartford Friday
The Dothan Athletic Club basketball squad joins eight teams in an open Hartford tournament starting Friday night with semifinals and finals set for Monday. Pairings include Dothan vs Cottonwood and Slocomb vs Marianna. Walton Laney heads the event for Hartford.
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Athletic Club
Quint
Hartford
Dothan Athletic Club
Dothan
Slocomb
Cottonwood
Bonifay
Marianna
Abbeville
Midland City
Dethan
Walton Laney
Laney
Alabama U
Hartford Athletic Club
Dothan High School Tigers
Three Councilmen Seek Reelection in Dothan Primary
Three Dothan councilmen announced reelection bids ahead of the Democratic primary on March 7. I. C. Bates from ward two S. W. Burkett from ward four and J. J. Newton from ward four made official announcements. All are serving their first term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
I. C. Ezell
Councillman I. C. Bates
High School Five To Play Tonight At Dothan Club
Dothan High meets Headland High at the Dothan Athletic Club court at 7 tonight in the season opener for Dothan. After an opening win over Headland, the team has dropped its remaining tilts and aims to rebound. Probable lineup includes Jack Ford Jimmie Saliba Arthur Neely Joe Riley and Brooks Sellera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan High School
Headland High School
Dothan Athletic Club
Dothan
Headland Aggregation
Jack Ford
Jimmie Saliba
Arthur Neely
Joe Riley
Brooks Sellera
Ariton High School Quinteteers
Ariton
Ozark
Free Golf Lessons End Tomorrow at Dothan Country Club
The Dothan Country Club offers free golf lessons through Wednesday for both men and women with balls and clubs provided for nonowners. John Budd, the club professional, notes Wednesday is the final day of instruction. An exhibition match Thursday features professional amateur teams from the local course and Panama City, drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Country Club
John Budd
Budd
Anama City
Raymond Spann
John Willbrand
Earl Thomas
Cove Course
Panama City
Willbrand
Cove Club
Alabama
Spann
Bainbridge Leaders Visit Dothan Curb Market Plans
Co. E. Hunter secretary of the Bainbridge Ga Chamber of Commerce and W. E. Lewis plus H. J. Maddox Jr of the Bainbridge Junior Chamber of Commerce traveled to Dothan to study the curb market. They observed the opening and discussed launching a Bainbridge market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E. Hunter
Bainbridge, Ga
Chamber of Commerce
W. E. Lewis
Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce
H. J. Maddox, Jr
Bainbridge Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dothan
Bainbridge
Home Demonstration Convention Plans Set for 1932
Mrs. W. G. Pruett returned yesterday from a convention of home demonstration agents where plans for home demonstration work for 1932 were made during a one day session. She reported the details today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Pruett
Een
Light Court Docket For Tomorrow In Common Pleas
Court clerk announces a light docket set for tomorrow in the common pleas court. Roy Hi reports the schedule as brief with limited cases expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Plizas Court
Roy Hi
Assault charges against 2 girls in Carter shooting
Caro Lyn and Elizabeth Bull, sisters from Pulaski Tennessee, were charged with assault with intent to murder in a warrant sworn by J J Solomon uncle of Jack Carter 19 who was shot Wednesday night while riding in a car with two girls. Warrants served in Pulaski an hour later Limestone County officers notified here the girls waived extradition and were being taken to Decatur to view Carter.
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Athens
Carolyn and
Elizabeth Bull
Pulaski
Tenn
J. J. Solomon
Jack Carter
Limestone County
Decatur
Carter
Judge Kennamer Gives Farmers Probation After Guilty Plea
Two Coffee County men, K. M. Godwin and P. J. Ham, who pleaded guilty to possessing a still, mesh, and liquor, faced Judge Kennamer in Montgomery federal court. The judge sentenced them to $50 fines due by June 25 and a 13 month suspended penitentiary term, with five years probation. They must abide by rules or face a 30 day sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffee County
Montgomery
C. B.kennamer
Judge Kennamer
Kennamer
Tam
K. M. Godwin
P. J. Ham
U. S
Dothan
Geneva Court Convenes With Thigpen Presiding Grand Jury Formed
Geneva Alabama January 26 Special Geneva County Circuit Court convened with Judge Emmett 8 Thigpen of Andalusia presiding. Civil cases proceed this week while criminal matters to be heard next week. A grand jury was organized with Lester I Thompson as foreman and members including Milt Newton Aubry C Loftin Hill H Justice Dallas H Richards Robert L Collins Charles A Broxson H Early Ketcham George W Howell L Conway Folsom H Irvin Galloway Pillie M Hatcher W Dee Hornsby Charlie L Anderson Rufus J Purvis Warren D Cannon George Henry Broxson and Warren Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Geneva County Circuit Court
Emmett
Thigpen
Andalusia
Lester I. Thompson
Milt Newton
Aubry C. Loftin
Hill H. Justice
Dallas H. Richards
Robert L. Collins
Charles A. Broxson
H. Early Ketcham
George W. Howell
L. Conway Folsom
H. Irvin Galloway
Pillie M. Hatcher
W. Dee Hornsby
Charlie L. Anderson
Rufus J. Purvis
Warren D. Cannon
George Henry Broxson
Warren Register
Brother of Dothan Surgeon Seeks Post In U.S. Congress
Hunt Frasier of Selma, youngest brother of Dr. A. B. Frasier of Dothan, announces candidacy for congressman from the fourth district. Frasier is a World War II veteran with the rank of captain, member of the farm bureau, secretary of the Selma Chamber of Commerce, and active in civic groups including the American Legion and Kiwanis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
U. S. Congress
Hunt Frasier
Selma
A. 8. Frasier
Frasier
Farm Bureau
Selma Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Kiwanis Organization
Alebam
Damascus Woman's Funeral Conducted
Funeral of Miss Alice Rowe 49 died Saturday at the home of her brother Stephen Rowe in Damascus was held at Damascus church Monday with Rev. Mr. Andrews officiating. Surviving are three sisters Mrs J D Wilson of Samson Mrs A F Aldridge of St Petersburg and Mrs F F Aldridge of Bryson City and four brothers Dr M Rowe Gadeden Dr L M Rowe Lakeland Fla Charlie Rowe Enterprise and Steven Rowe Damascus.
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Enterprise
Alice Rowe
Stephen Rowe
Damascus
Damascus Church
Mr. Andrews
J.D. Wilson
Samson
A. F. Aldridge
St. Petersburg
Fie
F. F. Aldridge
Bryson City
M. Rowe
Gadeden
L. M. Rowe
Lakeland, Fla
Charlie Rowe
Steven Rowe
Prohibition Investigator David Palmer Visits Dothan
David Palmer of Jacksonville a federal prohibition department special investigator who aided Phoenix City liquor conspiracy arrests last fall is in Dothan. He previously worked at the New Orleans office and is both an investigator and an attorney admitted to practice before the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Palmer
Jacksonville
Fla
Federal
Prohibition Department
Phoenix City
Dothan
Palmer
New Orleans
U. S. Prohibition Department
A. F. and A. M. Lodge Meeting Notice
Pythagoras Lodge No. 6% A. F. and A. M. holds a stated communication tonight at 7:00. All local and visiting brethren are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythagoras Lodge
A. F
A.M
Eddie Stinson Dies From Plane Crash at Jackson Park Links
Eddie Stinson America's dean of aviation dies in a Jackson Park golf course crash after a flagpole collision while attempting a Lake Michigan landing en route to Wayne Michigan. Four aboard the Stinson Detroiter, three others slightly injured Clark Field John Tomkins and Frederick Gillies survived with less serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eddie Stinson
America
Jackson Park
Wayne, Mich
Stinson Airplane Corporation
Aeronautique Internationale
Reyer
Stinson Demonstrates Spin Recovery On JN Four
The famed pilot Stinson visited Dothan shortly after World War I, flying a Curtiss JN-4 with a passenger. He demonstrated spin recovery, showing how pulling back worsened the spin until a push of the stick and leg kick halted the descent, a method credited with saving many lives. He later toured Montgomery with the National Air Tour in a Stinson Detroit, and began manufacturing planes. Born at Fort Payne, the Detroit plant is noted in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinson
Dothan
Spann
Chicago
Miamm
Simeon
Montgomery
National Air Tour
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I. C. Bates
S. W. Burkett
J. J. Newton
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Headland
Mrs. Pruett
Hazel Forbes
E. S. Thigpen
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Fort Payne
Detroit
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New York
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