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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1932
Page
4
Clarence McElroy survived 17 days in a Mexican jungle after a June 27 crash. He crawled about four miles through thickets while starving and injured, aided by a rescue party that found him near Sangeronimo. Roy Gordon died in the crash during a tropical storm.
A. F. Wilkerson of Dothan and his son Carlton were jolted when two mules pulling a wagon bolted down North Oates Street. The horses crashed a red light, struck a parked car, and halted near the Masonic temple after breaking a neck yoke. Wilkerson suffered badly cut hands from tugging the lines. bystanders and linemen subdued the animals.
Homer Hall and his brother David Hall conduct a courthouse lawn revival in Daytona Beach with the sermon Unpardonable Sin. A loud speaker carried the message over a block as crowds listened from cars. Homer plans Sunday night life story and Monday night Prophet's Last Warning. Also note: Rev Harold Marshall of Melrose ends his life with a razor after a nervous breakdown.
Atlanta July 16 AP Dr J B Ficklin executive secretary of the Synod work committee of the Southern Presbyterian church in Georgia died during an operation yesterday. Belfast July 15 AP police armored cars broke up a two hour riot between Orangemen and Free Staters in neutral territory between Falls and Shankill districts. Numerous heads were cracked.
J W Watson of Ashford highway tied his horse to a tree yesterday afternoon while he tended to other matters. Upon return the horse was dead, entangled in the harness. The heat or choking are possible causes, but the exact reason remains uncertain.
Miss Pearl Holland charges Ralph Searcy state fire marshal and aide Will West with kidnaping and confinement for a week to obtain fire information. The pair waived preliminary hearing and posted 500 dollars bail. Fire marshal calls charges camouflage for arson indictments to be presented next week. A Geneva grand jury will convene Monday to begin circuit court with Judge E S Thigpen presiding.
Geneva County formed an Economy League at the courthouse with former Lt. Gov. W. C. Davis speaking on goals of cutting excess taxation. Jim Johnson Jr. of Geneva elected county chairman with power to appoint the executive committee.
Congress enacted a 2.122 billion relief measure amid adjournment pressures. The Senate approved the conference report after leaders noted that the public disclosure clause for loans by the reconstruction corporation did not strictly require publicity, with the expectation the corporation must report to Congress and the president.
A portrait of Minerva Schochin, a 35 year old mother of three, left penniless after her husband’s disappearance and dwindling support. A hospital plan and an interruption by her brother fail to avert hardship, ending with police aid and welfare promises as she seeks shelter for her tired family.
J H Ingram a Dothan traveling salesman faces a first degree murder charge in connection with the shooting of Clarence Cochran a 16 year old who died from gunshot wounds while stealing gasoline from Supram s automobile The Houston county grand jury will convene August 22 to consider the case Ingram waived the preliminary hearing and was released on 2 0 0 0. Jury empanelment is set for September 19 26 November 28 and December 5 with civil trials starting August 29.
The 1931 to 1932 population shift shows 1,472,000 city residents left for towns and farms while 1,678,000 moved toward farms. Farm population rose to 31,260,000 with births contributing to the gain, described by the Department of Agriculture as the decade’s largest and most significant change.
Albert and Wesley Hollis, described as Negro brothers, were jailed on a burglary charge after allegedly robbing the W. E. Barber store. Each brother is held on a $300 bond for taking clothes and other articles.
Mrs. O. F. Whitten formerly Miss Grace Lewis of Dothan broadcast on station WFI Philadelphia Thursday afternoon. She presented several examples of Negro dialect in her first appearance before the microphone. She is sister to Ruth and Kate Lewis of Dothan and daughter of C. E. Lewis.
The Dothan National Guard medical detachment service battery and band return from Camp Beauregard in Louisiana after two weeks encampment. They will arrive by train at 7:34 p.m. More than one percent of Dothan men and officers attended the camp this year, with several already back in Dothan.
Doctors reported Dr. D M Adams, Panama City hospital owner, remained slightly worse after being brought to a Dothan hospital with a bullet in his head. Attendants said he was more rational, and that removing the toilet from his head had not been considered advisable.
Weather notes from Dothan report clouds obscuring sun and heat with a brief thundershower and a drop in temperatures. Forecasts predict above normal temperatures for the coming days with unsettled conditions and possible further showers later in the week.
Jacob Lasseter of Dothan confessed to murdering Jim McCraney near Quincy Florida on June 2 and to slaying a Mississippi taxi driver last month. He was bound over to the Gadsden county grand jury. three relatives were released after preliminary hearing while a fourth remained as a witness.
The obituary notes Mrs. J Linton, 53, of Links Alabama, died of heart disease while eating at her home Thursday night. Funeral held at Clarksville Alabama church with burial in the church cemetery. She was widow of R Linton, formerly connected with Dothan business. Survived by mother Mrs. Pitts and six brothers.
A large local turnout gathers at Enon Church for a Sacred Harp memorial singing. The event honors Several individuals with connections to the singing community, including organizers and volunteers who oversee the musical program.
Rev Clement Ritter of the First Presbyterian Church announced a heat relief plan. Tomorrow night’s vesper service will be held in the basement about 20 degrees cooler, while tomorrow morning’s service remains in the main auditorium.
G. S. Kelly a 75 year old Slocomb pioneer and former lumber man has been missing from his home since Wednesday morning. A hundred searchers comb Southeast Alabama counties but no clues have emerged. Kelly is described as six feet two inches tall, 160 pounds with reddish gray hair and beard.
J B Albritton 75 died at his Hartford area home early Wednesday. Funeral at Providence church noon Wednesday with Rev A D Zhinden and Rev S D McCormick officiating. Survived by wife two sons Roy Fort Pierce Fla Carthell Newton route one six daughters and two granddaughters. Longtime Geneva County figure taught school served as county treasurer and Bellwood postmaster. Baptist church member and former Geneva County Baptist association clerk. Had planned a county history to publish in book form.
Captain Victor Tidman, commander of the Dothan Salvation Army, has returned from Canada after a vacation with relatives. He was granted a month's leave. Mrs. G. H. Coating reports a trip for child welfare observations. Also, a Mrs. Tidmaan attended six weeks of the Alabama University course.
The nation faced record heat with temperatures up to 105 in Corsicana and Longview Texas. In three days nine deaths in Chicago, seven in St Louis, and multiple fatalities nationwide accompanied near a hundred deaths from heat and drownings as crops faced grave risks.
Blank membership forms for the Economy League of Alabama circulated in Dothan and Houston county by Theo dore Jackson, chairman of the Houston county unit formed after noon in the region. No fees or obligations. expenses limited to county organization needs. The league aims to reduce government extravagance at all levels and asks voters to join.
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