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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
1
Millington Jil Scoggin, a farmer near here, wired a radio from his house to a loudspeaker in the orchard to broadcast all day chasing birds from cherry trees. He now seeks a radio station to air a special scarecrow program.
St Louis pilots Dale Jackson and Forrest O’Brien extended their endurance flight in the St Louis Robin to 291 hours by 10 17 am and still rising above Lamaverti field. They will receive 110 for every hour beyond the prior record with a total cost of about 10000 dollars including 24 hundred gallons of gasoline and 1100 oil. The plane circled Lamaverti field at about 60 miles per hour and remained in sight, with landing required at the start field.
Hyde and Denton trades council hears T H Mallalieu urge hatless girls to avoid youths without headgear, linking unemployment in local hat trades to social mixing. He cites Darwinian jokes and calls for modest attire along with broader concerns for workers and shopgirls in the region.
Miss Mattie Jones suffered a broken wrist after a fall at her home in the 305 East Newton area Wednesday morning. Neurotics onlookers reported the incident occurred in Strat Weed village.
Partly cloudy tonight with mild temperatures and a chance of scattered showers Friday across Guin der region. Local forecast indicates intermittent showers Friday with light winds and cool evening temperatures.
Members of the Alabama Seed Crushers Association face show cause orders from Judge H A Pearce for contempt after a ruling enjoining their trade pact. The Dothan Oil Mill is linked to the association, and the case affects mills statewide as evidence suggested the pact was violated. The hearing date remained unannounced.
City officials report strong interest from U S bond buyers in the upcoming City of Dothan bond sale. Auditor J L Vaughn said a major southern bond firm visited Dothan yesterday and pledged to purchase, with several letters from interested parties received. Sale set for the council meeting in the city chamber Aveo si fifth.
A court orders William Lavarre to explain why he should not turnover stock of four Southern newspapers bought with Harold Hall. Hall seeks half ownership and a receiver was appointed. Hall pushes for accounting of 122,900 dollars paid to Lavarre by International Paper & Power Co. for Augusta Chronicle Spartanburg Herald Spartanburg Journal and Columbia Record.
Evelyn Roney 20 died at her home near Ashford after a short illness. She is survived by widower W. C. Roney, her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Wiggins, four sisters Vera Broxton J J Brackin Minn Pha Clara Pearl of Webbe Route One, two brothers £02 of Minn and Arthur of Webb Route One. Funeral services will be held later at Huff Springs with Rev. Joe White officiating and Fellows and Forrester in charge.
The trial in Louisiana details the case of Cometible Luke Passenger and Grady Phillips in an alleged attempt to hijack a car with four charged for shooting. The state rested after witnesses said no halt command was heard. Defense to show the fatal shot came from someone else.
The county board of education will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at the office of the county superintendent of education. Officials say only routine business will be discussed. Faculty appointments for the county will be named in August and are not on the agenda.
London July 20. Zelia Hoffman born in Ev and naturalized in Eng near a year ago ran for Parliament as a Liberal but was defeated. She argues Americans need a dry law while England does not, contrasting U S temperance with England's climate and culture. The piece notes she is drawing attention despite not winning and hints at continuation on page eight.
A blast rocked Chicago's Loop last night near Jackson Boulevard 65 feet from a major business area. Police said the explosion caused glass damage but remarkably injured no one amid thousands of pedestrians.
An AP report from New York outlines the life of trans continental air couriers. It details their varied roles from porters to news deliverers and describes a chaotic inaugural journey with a Berlineering highlighted by misfitting coffee cups and busy schedules.
A garbled report notes Reds star pitcher George Siler began as an infielder before reaching ace status on the mound. It references other players who switched positions for hitting prowess and mentions Cincinnati Heat and unclear dates and names due to damaged text.
Huntsville July 29. Madison county farmer Renfroe is indicted for murder in the ambush slaying of Ro Hugh Craft former prohibition agent and deputy sheriff. He will likely be tried in circuit court in the last week of August after transfer from Jefferson jail following arrest and related legal actions.
Mee Sherdil Crockett of Montgomery entertained at a club gathering with music in French by violinist Berbert McClintoch and Mrs Mayo Pievis. Miss Whitmire attended. J W Bish spoke on Constitution week and Arthur Keyton announced a committee to assist the Bar Association in September observance. H S Collins joins the club and will be known as Coarn bread.
A navy captain’s son, aboard the ship bound for St Louis, stalked the aisle for two hours. He lunged at passengers with a folded magazine, forcing many to retreat to the train’s ends. Several travelers fled as the courier inflicted nonlethal blows during the journey.
Moody Hospital announces a future expansion valued at 20 598 dollars. The project details and funding are described but the text is partially garbled leaving some specifics unclear.
In Atlanta a parole revocation petition targets Charse Jemison of Motile after alleged interference with police during a vehicle stop. The defendant, previously sentenced last April for a prohibition violation, was paroled by Judge Robert Firthvin.
A Buffalo scientific congress at the eighteenth annual meeting of the National Association of Chiropodists will explore physio therapy applied to foot health. The event runs two weeks starting July 29, led by Dr Albert Bronston of Chicago.
Two Ozark men were injured and one killed while unloading logs at Seminole Lumber Company yard. Jack Thines died when a log rolled from a timber truck and crushed him. Hill Hughes was injured but survived.
Willie Barfield 30, died suddenly at necpenab thi unerndnge after and frees of nevergdweet duration. Feneral services were to be held at Mount Aral Gharea with Peavy Kirtland officiating. Interment was in Mount Arat later with Forrester in charge of arrangements.
Revival services begin next Saturday at Ardila Baptist Church four miles southeast of Dothan. Cozart will preach. A sacred song service is at 2 pm followed by Mr Costart’s sermon. The church extends a cordial invitation to all who can attend.
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