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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1931
Page
1
The British submarine M-3, with 61 aboard, is feared lost. A Admiralty statement said no live crew were found and that the search would continue as divers risked their lives to probe the seafloor, while earlier debris and flags were recovered from the wreck site.
University boxing student Calman, 21, of Birmingham, Alabama, died after severe exertion during a class tournament in Atlanta. Doctors attributed the death to cerebral distress caused by excitement and overexertion from the boxing match. Calman’s opponent was not blamed. an examination found no single blow responsible.
More than 100 persons have registered to vote amid registrar reports today. The official notes a likely surge as the registration period opens in October and runs for about twenty days, with expectations of continued high turnout.
In the poll, Ritchie leads with a strong showing while Al Smith and others are tied for fourth with five percent each. The survey started Wednesday and will continue, with ballots sent by mail to voters.
More than 160 persons attended the Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers meeting at Young Junior High School. Mrs. Marian W. Redd presided, Rev. T. G. Tones gave the invocation. State President Mrs. Edward H. Smith and others were slated to speak, with a session expected to rise around 3 PM.
In 1931 Houston County reports 1098 births versus Bat deaths, a near two to one gap. The health department conducted medical exams for 55 children and physical inspections for 1880. Dental exams found 1,293 children examined with 1,203 having defective teeth.
Raymon Bryant and Bam Brooks, described as Negroes, were jailed by county officers on charges of larceny after being accused of stealing chickens and accused of operating in the Flowers carpet community area. John Lewis, also described as Negro, was jailed on an assault and battery charge. Frank Pridgen, a lawyer, returned from a trip to Birmingham and Tuscaloosa on Eagle business.
Fragmentary notice discusses registering chores for a presidential ballot in a warped publication. It mentions a list of American figures and a placeholder space for candidate memes while referencing names like Shen Abert and Ritchie in unclear context.
Alabama's division of the Southeastern Economic Council nears completion with 25 leading citizens named to form a large chamber of commerce. Under Chairman Donald Comer and Vice Chairman Lt. Quinn, the Alabama group will work with 300 executives across the South to map a plan for restoring prosperity through coordinated agriculture and industry reform.
The curb market in Dothan sold English peas yesterday marking the first sale since last spring. Mrs. W. G. Pruett attributed the early crop to milder weather, noting peas are typically harvested in late February or early spring.
A report by C C McEachern, Houston County road superintendent, says about 11 bridges are needed in the county. Construction will begin once funds for materials are available, with work not expected to start until early spring. Grand jury proceedings are noted in Abbeville with civil cases on docket.
John Budd, country club golf pro, and Reymond Spann, a young amateur, defeated Panama City duo John Willbrand and Earl Thomas 3 and 2 in a return match at Dothan course. Budd shot two rounds of 72, Spirited play by Spann and late rally by Panama City pairs.
A city wide effort to aid the unemployed in Dothan gathers this afternoon at City Hall. Federated clubs, church women, housewives, and other residents meet to discuss securing jobs. Kiwanis sponsors the drive and plans a Kiwanis unemployment bureau with Salvation Army cooperation.
Harvey Searcy, once circuit court clerk, is reported to have left the hospital yesterday and returned home in improving condition after a mistaken Napoleon trip earlier in the week. He had been in serious condition for several days.
A state highway department report released this week finds the road from Dothan to Montgomery in excellent condition. It notes the Dothan to Ozark and Ozark to Ariton segments as surface treated or paved, with Brundidge to Troy surface treated and Troy to Montgomery paved. The route toward Florida is also reported in good condition.
The Dothan High basketball team meets Ozark High at the Athlete club court in Five Points at 7 tonight. Dothan has just completed hard workouts and promises a strong showing after early-season gains and a jumpy start.
A man said to be from Georgia was found lying in the street on 5th Andrews Street and was taken to a local hospital for examination. He borrowed a police cane, claimed a broken back, but X rays showed no injury and doctors released him. Police puzzled by the incident as the traveler insisted he needed the cane to travel.
No report of any actions by the U S grand jury was issued today. The panel, convened to review alleged frauds in obtaining government seed loans, had 13 Houston county indictments, with all but Thomas L Hutchings bonded. Hutchings remains in custody as a U S marshal handles custody.
The Geneva clinic in Geneva is listed as one of the county's top four clinics. Health officials including Dr Nichola and Mina Zola Brewer oversee examinations as Mia, De, and Tommie Tyson participate. The week features scheduled examinations for around fifty points appearing for testing.
In the tax books two days remain to pay poll taxes as Houston voters face the deadline. Officials report about a thousand paid today, with nearly two thousand still unpaid, leaving the city short of required voters.
Clarence May and Dr I C Bates announce candidacies for Ward Two council seats as incumbents J P Botts and Bates seek reelection. Councilman Miles Miller plans reelection from Ward Three, leaving two incumbents unchallenged. Floy Hell and T H McEntyre of Ward Two have not stated plans.
Charles Bischoff, an eccentric cobbler and confessed kidnapper of 6 year-old Marian McLean, was declared insane today by three court appointed alienists. Judge C J Bett had signaled earlier he would send Bischoff to Lima State Hospital for Criminal Insane if alienists found him sane. The experts studied Bischoff for 10 days.
A report from the county agent's office states 360 hogs were sold in Ashford on Wednesday. About 167 farmers attended the sale conducted by a Mon. Arte, Gi A tee aie firm. A sale event will be held in Dothan next Friday.
Knoxville Jan. 24 AP Judge J D Morton directed a verdict of acquittal for J Basil Rameey president of the fated Houston National Bank & Trust company. Rameey was accused of fraudulent breach of trust and Morton ruled 230.00 of state highway funds deposited in the trust company as general fund, making no fraud case.
More than half of the hookworm treatments were prepared for mailing at the county health office, with materials assembled yesterday for distribution to the county residents. The effort aimed to combat hookworm infections and improve local health.
Cottonwood will face Dothan Athletic Club in the first round at Hartford with Cottonwood labeled a dark horse. Dothan, though strong, is expected to win as action starts at 9 30 p.m. Other games feature Midland City vs Abbeville at 6 80 p.m. and Hartford vs Bonifey at 3 40 a.m. The winner of Hartford Bonifey faces Weals in a semi final at 6 30 and the final at 8 80. Hartford is considered a favorite and plans improved play after recent losses.
Reports from Washington say a Shanghai armistice was signed, but fighting continued. Fires devastate Bhanti, with casualties feared. Britain proposes joint action with the U S to protect the international settlement while the League covenants and foreign rights are invoked. An American destroyer moves toward Shanghai as Japan reinforces troops and naval forces.
Dothan schools paid monthly salaries totaling $250.39 to janitorial staff and maintenance workers, with coal purchases for city schools noted. Musicians visit Saturday to organize a music class at State Normal and Troy High School, with Moll directing violin, saxophone, trumpet, and other instruments for bands and orchestras.
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