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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1932
Page
4
A sniper named Nicholson Long fired on police from a Capitol area house, killing one officer and wounding another, while holding about a hundred people at bay for three hours. Marines aided, gas forced entry, and Long surrendered after being wounded in the arm.
The American aviators Bennett Griffin and James Mattern landed in Berlin at 5 45 p m marking two new records. They completed the Century of Progress transatlantic flight from Harbor Grace N F in 18 hours 41 minutes. They became the first Americans to reach Berlin on a nonstop round the world flight and beat Post and Gatty by two hours 45 minutes for the Berlin stage.
Mrs. Mary Ann Haley White wife of J H White of Dothan route five died yesterday at 4 40 pm Funeral held this afternoon at Wiggins church with burial in its cemetery The Rev J M Blankenship and the Rev Lasseter officiated She was 49 and survived by her husband three sons Manuel Harold and Eugene four daughters Katie Mel Penn Ruby Jenkins Fay plus five brothers and one sister Dowling Rhodes had charge of arrangements
A Dothan DeMolay meeting at the Masonic hall promises a surprise for attendees. DeMolay officials did not reveal details but urged all DeMolays and advisory committee members along with other Masons to attend the session which will start at six o clock.
The new law requires a three cent stamp for letters, replacing the two cent rate. Those with two cent envelopes may add a one cent stamp to meet the new requirement. The purple stamp features the George Washington portrait and mirrors the Washington bicentennial design aside from the denomination and dates. The three cent rate applies for two years.
Governor Roosevelt said many Republicans will vote Democratic after his acceptance speech. He cited hundreds of telegrams and letters from supporters noting belief in the Democratic platform. He plans a cost-cutting outline for New York and will sail with his sons on a week long voyage. The Albany Democratic group and opponents attended a welcoming party next Thursday.
Sacred harp singing begins Monday at Ardisia school four miles south of Dothan. The 10 day course, taught by L Spivey, will have no charges for attendance and starts next week as announced.
The Dothan city council voted to reserve at least 3000 from gasoline tax receipts to meet payroll. Salaried workers would get two weeks monthly, those under two dollars a day weekly, with emergency night work paid at regular rates. Floy Hall opposed citing credit concerns.
David L. Hutton the husband of Aimee Semple McPherson ends cross examination in Myrtle St Pierre breach of promise case by declaring he is the great unkissed as far as Miss St Pierre is concerned. He says he only considered her a fine friend and denies any romantic advances during long automobile rides.
Golfers show keen interest in Bainbridge Georgia invitation golf tournament set for July 21 at the Bainbridge country club. The one day event features a nine hole qualifier and three nine hole matches with prizes for winners runners up and consolation in each flight. Participants from Dothan Headland Quincy Tallahassee Marianna Albany Thomasville Enterprise Panama City and other nearby cities are expected. Local players Horace Wall Raymond Spann Georges Spann and J H Brennan are among those likely to lead the Dothan contingent.
Midland City defeated Brundidge 21 to 4 in the opener and 15 to 6 in the nightcap on the star ter's diamond. Pitcher Killebrew starred by throwing both games as Richardson yielded 21 singles in game one amid Midland City’s heavy batting. The team had previously beaten Ashford 7 to 5 on Friday.
Officials in the tax collector’s office announced that notices of the sale of delinquent ad valorem properties will be published next week. Approximately 495 properties with unpaid taxes will be advertised as notices are prepared for publication this week.
An intruder entered the Chicago Cubs shortstop William Jurges’s room and shot him twice before turning the gun on herself. Jurges escapes with serious injuries as police investigate the incident involving a young woman named Violet Velin and a Chinese-American associate.
Smith Reynolds, 20, heir to a tobacco fortune and husband of Libby Holman, shot himself on a sleeping porch at their Winston-Salem home. The coroner withheld verdict, believing death was either self inflicted or accidental after a late informal dinner party. He died at a hospital at dawn.
Dr. H. C. Morrison president of Asbury College Willtmore Kentucky will address a meeting Monday night at 8 oclock at the Foster Streit Methodist church Members of the Business Men's Evangelistic club invited him to stop in Dothan for the service The Kentucky college president is on a southern tour and agreed to speak after club officials contacted him
Department records show Dothan's May fire loss at $60 with seven alarms. Causes included night riding, short circuits, and carelessness. Insured value listed as $500 though total property at risk was about $15,900.
Coffee County farmers prepare hogs for early fall markets with nine farmers feeding 189 hogs. They work with County Agent W. St. Ray on demonstrations to secure top prices, grazing and feed crops in place.
An ice cream supper is announced to be held at the Legion hall by the American War Veterans Chapter of Trothan. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. with refreshments served and proceeds likely benefiting veterans organizations.
Henry County farmers with large herds are buying bulls to improve beef cattle production. Reports indicate several sellers and county agents noting increased purchases as stock herds expand for better breeding outcomes.
Alfred E. Smith announced he would back the Democratic party in the presidential race. He rejected independent parties as impractical and said he would not support Roosevelt, his former foe for the 1932 nomination.
Three damage suits against Pat Warrick arising from a collision with Passmore’s car at East Main and S St Andrews streets were settled by agreement totaling 2000 dollars. Roy Hil, clerk, records show Judge totals include 1900 to Henry Andrews Sr for loss of time and mental anguish, 425 to Henry Andrews Jr, and 175 to Passmore for car damages.
Feutvet reports farmers who travel on freight will be paid for their corn shipments this Saturday. Checks are available from 9 AM that day. Underwood notes payments cover corn loaded in freight cases and advises those with loaded corn to claim checks at designated street offices.
In a dramatic address Speaker John N. Garner said he would fight Hoover’s relief policy. He charged the president favors selected clientele and pledged no more class legislation. Garner asserted the nation is in worse shape than ever.
M. E. Murray of Panama City takes charge of liquidation of Dothan National Bank succeeding Albert L. Lohm. Murray will also liquidate Midland City Bank and has handled banks in Panama City Graceville. Lohm, a handwriting expert, was a key government witness in seed loan cases ending in mistrials.
Irvin Liner a 48 year old accountant is jailed on murder charges in Los Angeles for killing Edwin Clarke 53 and his wife 55 Mrs Kendall Clarke. Police say Liner confessed after hours of questioning claiming they attacked him with a hammer and butcher knife following Clarke accusing him of undue attentions to Mrs Clarke.
New York July 6 AP Colgate Palmolive Peet company reduced the annual dividend on common stock to 12 per share from 2.50 and declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents payable July 25 to stockholders of record July 15. The firm said advertising must continue despite profits.
The annual Sacred Harp Sing at EBauieh church near Dethan has been postponed, with the event previously announced here now delayed.
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