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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1928
Page
2
Ground has been broken for the new elementary school on S St Andrews with completion set for January 1. Rose Hill and Junior High projects are under way with a combined cost around 90000 dollars including an annex at Rose Hill and wing additions at Young Junior High.
The Mt Pleasant church held revival services with baptism and 15 additions to membership. The pastor led a spirited message as a well attended, cool church house enjoyed fellowship. Sunday school meets weekly at 10 A M with preaching on the fourth Sunday at 11 A M and 7 30 P M.
The United States Coast Guard reports gunfire incidents against orcas near the Pribilof Islands in a bid to protect fur seal herds. Orcas, described as highly ferocious, are said to prey on seals and young whales, with packs attacking large blue whales and leaving carcasses in the water.
San Francisco reports that U S Army carrier pigeons are fitted with small bamboo whistles attached to their tails to deter hawks in peacetime and trained raptors in wartime. Lieut Ray R Delhauer described the device at a Signal Corps Association dinner. The Chinese invention echoes ancient Manchu practice of releasing flocks with varied notes to create music.
Amsterdam July 31 The United States suffered a shocking setback as Lloyd Hahn lost the 500 meter championship while the U S won two of four finals. Douglas Lowe of England reclaimed the 800 meter title and Eddie Hamm of Georgia Tech took the long jump. Elizabeth Robinson of Chicago dominated the 100 meters and Lillian Copeland of Pasadena finished second to Halina Konopacka of Poland in discus.
Jeff Atkins was issued a permit today to build a house on Southeast Street and Bay Street. The estimated cost for the project is 21,300 dollars and is listed as a 42 building project.
Sister Concepcion Acevedo de la Lat is held in a Mexico City jail charged with inducing Jose de Leon Toral to kill President elect Obregon. The 22 year old nun, mother superior of a convent, rejected admission of influence and said if she must be executed she will not be punished, adding that God must have wanted it.
Gene Tunney retires from boxing at a luncheon in New York honoring him. He says he is young enough to start a new field and hopes to leave the sport better for it. He notes no current contender would draw public interest, postponing no definite future plans.
Baton Rouge July 31. Dr Louis Leroy of Memphis and two companions push toward Natchez on the second leg of a bid to beat the 1870 Robert E Lee river record from New Orleans to St Louis. Leroy reports averaging over 20 miles an hour and believes the current time is already better than the 90 hours 1 5 minutes set by the Robert E Lee.
Kansas editor William Allen White withdrew charges against Governor Smith's legislative record on gambling and prostitution noting he did not wish to question the motive of the Democratic presidential nominee.
Staff members at the Veterans Hospital at Lake City drop a condolence letter to Mrs. I A Black widow of Dr J A Black. the full staff meeting voted resolutions praising Dr Black as a valued physician and loyal colleague and expressing sympathy to his wife.
NEW YORK Warden Lawes at Sing Sing released figures showing 475 offenders with indeterminate sentences paroled in the year ending July 1. 447 proved successful, 28 rearrested for violations, five sent back on new terms, and fourteen charged but not yet returned. A Pilgrim Home Sunday concert drew four county choirs, with praise for order, music, and food.
In a tightly fought 12 inning clash at Sander field the Dothan Rebels and Blakely played to a six six tie. Ow ens pitched well until the seventh inning as Blakely rallied and the game remained tied through extra frames.
Rev. B. J. Hacken retires from Blarr Alabama after a week of revival at the Methodist church. Sixteen additions are recorded to the church as part of the meeting with attendees from Red Level and nearby communities. The week’s events include sermons and hymn singing at Wesley Chapel supporting the charge.
General forecast for Alabama calls for fair to clear conditions tonight and Wednesday except for local shower chances along the coast on Wednesday afternoon. Gentle east and southeast winds travel across the state.
A second generation of ball weevils has appeared with heavy infestation across central and southeastern Alabama. Auburn entomologist Prof. Al Robinson notes a doubling of infestations in one week while J. P. Wilson reports high per cent damage in east and south Alabama.
Police chief J. L. Demingas notes penalties for failing to observe through street stop rules. The article details enforcement steps and potential fines or actions for violators as city authorities warn drivers.
Bar n ey Forehand was acquitted of possessing still equipment after deputies testified finding items in his barn, but the state failed to prove ownership. Clarence May’s forgery case postponed due to illness, and G L Williams was acquitted on removing property under lien. Jesse Moore to face murder charge next term in the morning session. Will and Ben Smith also face joint murder charges near Columbia.
Governor Smith plans one or two additional days at the shore in Hampton Bays New York before traveling to New York for political conferences and then Albany to finalize his Democratic presidential acceptance speech. He will be hosted by longtime supporters and will meet key campaign lieutenants and donors.
Dr Otto G.C. Klink delivers a sermon titled How Long To The End. The address covers eschatological themes and urges readiness for religious events. Public notice lists venue details and timing for Thursday and Sunday services.
An unclear New York piece references a Tirws Square Station and a century of hoards facing a Luotfalla figure stated as 765,000,008 porssons. The text is garbled and does not present a clear, verifiable event or names.
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