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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1929
Page
1
Washington reports two main motives behind executive sessions. The first is smoke breaks and casual secrecy, the second protects wary Democrats and Republicans trading votes. A third reason, urged by conservatives, questions whether secrecy harms public trust and party integrity, with continued debate noted.
Boy Scouts in Dothan and nearby towns in Abe Choctawhatchee Council proceed with outdoor programs this summer. Scout ing, swimming, hiking, and fishing occupy much of the time with camping in troop camps and council conducts as part of a full season. Field Executive J W Bodd Jr notes a robust schedule aimed at advancing troops during the vacation period.
The Department of Agriculture seeks to broaden the Mediterranean fruit fly quarantine from Florida to any state with infestation by holding a public hearing as required by quarantine law. The move aims to curb spread and protect crops nationwide.
Mullins, Scoutmaster at No 43 First Baptist Church, revives interest in an outdoor program for Scouts. He plans regular weekly meetings and enhanced provisions for near future activities this summer.
A settlement reached in Montgomery between Mayor Clem Ezell City Attorney Lewie and City Auditor and Alabama Power ends lines paralleling Dothan city limits While rural service in Houston County continues The city will not extend transmission beyond a one and a quarter mile radius and the utility will not build within that zone The city retains right to serve customers on lines to the municipal limit The mayor praised the amicable accord and noted the county’s rapid growth and power expansion plans Meanwhile a line removal is ordered on the Cottonwood road and a substation is to be built near the city
The J. P. Resll Dry Goods Co. formally opened its retail department yesterday and today. Mrs Estelle Payne, long recognized in Dothan as an able sales leader, takes charge of the new department. An expanded sales force accompanied the launch as the firm shifted from wholesale to retail.
The attorney general emphasizes he will not seek indictments until the case is fully solved. For nine months Claude F. Avant’s brutal slaying has puzzled officials and villagers in Slocomb. McCall had planned to present to the Geneva county grand jury but postponement and ongoing secrecy delay actions. He remains hopeful of solving the mystery in due course, though no progress details are released.
Sanford Nordan a Chevrolet salesman tripped on a grease spot while shaking hands with eight friends yesterday afternoon, fell to the pavement and broke his leg. He had just exited a car and was walking toward J. E. Caldwell when the accident occurred.
J T Brock scoutmaster of Troop 38 at Foster Street Methodist led 24 Scouts after a church meeting on a 730 PM hike. The group visited Kellys for a short swim and supper then practiced Scout skills led by Scout Allen McCall. Brock plans many outdoor programs through the summer.
Brunswick Ga June 1 Rumors that Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and bride Anne Morrow were honeymooning on an island off the Georgia coast still lacked confirmation today.
Porter’s Fairyland formerly Fritters Springs to formally open for summer season Monday at 7. A dance and features mark the event with 149th Field Artillery band and Puss Hartman’s orchestra providing music. The Wyidter Spins property expansion includes new bath houses, a large dance hall, satellite parlor, and enhanced parking and police protection to ensure orderly access.
A freight carload of Florida oranges condemned by the state department of agriculture is parked on a siding in front of the city hall. Officials refuse to release or allow a dispute by owner Joe Yesbick, leaving the decaying fruit to rot and produce a growing odor problem.
Casey Culbreth, recently indicted for burglary of a Webb service station and facing multiple charges, was committed to the state insane asylum in Tuscaloosa after a lunacy hearing before Dr. Burdeshaw Dr. Chalker and Dr. Neff. They described him as a low grade moron with the mental status of a 12 or 14 year old child, highly dangerous to society and morally irresponsible. He remains in the county jail and will be transported to the asylum this afternoon or tomorrow per court order. The physicians prepared a full life history and medical report, noting detailed examination of Culbreth and his father, and reached a unanimous opinion on his condition.
John A. Bankhead an attorney from Birmingham and Jasper announced he will oppose United States Senator J Thomas Heflin in next year’s Democratic primary Heflin had said he would seek re election Bankhead said he was urged by citizens statewide to enter the race to offer Alabamians a choice reflecting the standard they want in their senator Bankhead is the son of the late Senator John H Bankhead who died in office and was succeeded by Heflin
Fred Hall, billed as champion pocket artist of the world, headlines an exhibition at Elite Billiard Parlor tonight. He promises a show featuring trick shots including pocketing from 1 to 14 balls in one stroke and 13 ball combinations among others.
Bishop William G. McDowell of Alabama will be in Dothan to conduct services at the Church of the Nativity on Wet Main Street. The service starts at 10 45 AM instead of the usual 11 o clock hour. He will preach and administer the Herite of Confiscation.
Ten year old Marjorie Dowdy lay unconscious for 104 days after a car struck her in Lynchburg Virginia. She woke recently and, though still confined to bed, showed signs of recovery and even the ability to spank. Medical experts puzzled by the long coma expect further improvement.
James Herring and fellow officers trapped a burglar inside May's store after entering through a skylight. The suspect, Joe Jackson, surrendered after a brief confrontation, and was jailed after Reynolds May arrived. Police believe he may be linked to other skylight burglaries in Dothan.
The Blumenfeld store at Headland was burglarized last night with goods valued at about 2000 dollars taken. Burglars also hit the Palmer Dry Goods Co. in Midland City Thursday night with merchandise stolen. No clues to the burglars’ identity were found.
Tom Tipton killed his young wife at Marianna on the night of April 26 as she left the telephone exchange, then shot himself in an attempted murder suicide. He avoided the electric chair and drew a life sentence, with mercy recommended by a jury, amid notes from The Floridan on the verdict and the defense insanity plea.
Brack Moody died Thursday night at his home in Jennings, from an attack of acute indigestion. He lived in Dothan for many years before moving to Louisiana about twenty years ago. He was about 67, survived by his wife, a son Braxton, a daughter Tosalind, and one brother Walter Moody of Mississippi. He was uncle of Dr. Earle P. Moody of this city. The body will reach Dothan tonight. funeral Sunday at 2 pm from Dr. Earle Moody’s home with Dr. H. C. Ross and Rev. J. P. McLeod officiating. Interment in city cemetery, Dothan Undertaking Company in charge. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.
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