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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1934
Page
6
Bird Feathers Flock To Hats previews a Paris fashion note on 1930s hat trends featuring feather trims and dramatic brims. It highlights beaver and velvet felts, forward face coverage, double brims, and feathered accents as key styling elements.
The Mobile Seaport reports a significant rise in imports and exports for the past fiscal year ending. Total receipts from duties increased substantially as the port showed a stronger trade flow and higher port activity. Local figures note notable personnel changes and community notices alongside the port data.
A proposed flayground at Ashford School received approval with an expected expenditure of funds. Construction is planned to start around August 1 and aims to improve facilities for students, though details remain partially obscured in the report. Local officials and attendees noted the project as a significant community investment.
The city approved an extra $3,000 for the Dothan municipal airport project to rent trucks and hire more labor. Five trucks began operations today to move dirt from runways, with the city contributing 1,300 gallons of gasoline for the effort.
L. C. Pilcher a Dothan warehouse man was chosen as vice president of the Alabama Bonded Warehouse men's Association during the annual meeting in Auburn held late last week.
Louisiana Oil Corporation was the lowest bidder today for a tank car of gasoline for the city at 7 1 2 cents per gallon for 8 000 gallons. C. J. King acts as agent for the company.
The Houston County Board of Education will meet in regular session at the courthouse on Friday. Routine business is scheduled to be taken up by the board.
Miss Elizabeth Mitchell returned to her home in Enterprise after a week with Mr and Mrs C W Tindell.
An advertisement promotes B. C. headache relief remedy prepared by a registered pharmacist. It claims rapid action within minutes, blends multiple ingredients, and notes uses for muscular aches pains cold fever and nervous distress without habit forming drugs. Available in 380 pack size at druggists.
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