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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1934
Page
7
Poem excerpts describe nocturnal creatures and a wanderer’s return. "Headin' Home" by Robert P. Tristram Coffin contrasts woodland night scenes with a resolve to head home. The piece by E W Patten reflects longing, nature imagery, and a voyage from a high point toward home.
The Harmony Club concluded its final executive board meeting at Mrs. W. S. Wilson's West Main home at 11 AM. An itinerary for future work was set and committees reported while luncheon followed with guests listed and travel plans noted for Sara Crawford and others. Dr J T Fowler of Birmingham visits Dothan brief. Birth announced for Nettie Jean Lewis May 28. Spinsters Club to meet Saturday at 2 PM at the Houston Hotel.
Frank Bennett a 38 year old unemployed mechanic who held police at bay for nearly a day with a bomb laden car denied he was insane. He said he acted from frantic desperation to feed his starving family and claimed police promised him work and aid. District Attorney Earl Warren ordered him kept under observation for treatment. Police reported the car contained 40 sticks of dynamite and 5 quarts of nitroglycerine. Residents evacuated nearby homes as Bennett waited on the mud flat before surrendering. He had come from Detroit five years earlier seeking work.
Slocomb Alabama Special J W Caldwell 91 a Confederate veteran died at his home on Slocomb route two after a stroke of paralysis. He is survived by two sons Frank of Graceville route two and Albert of Dothan route one and daughters Rosa Lula Caldwell Lincomb route two Mrs W P Lunsford Columbus Georgia Mrs Mary Jones Iron City Georgia and Mrs W H Smith Sincomb route one. Funeral services were conducted by Elder H A Smith and the Rev W A Tavis followed by burial in Bethlehem Cemetery Wednesday. Pallbearers were J H Graham Rev W A Tavis Coy Graham H Grady Garner and J H Phillips.
The Dothan Camp No. 181 of the Woodmen of the World plans to unveil a monument to John Smith Sunday at 3 30 in the Wiggins church cemetery near Grimes. Local Woodmen meet at the WO W hall at 2:00. Several couples plan a short trip to Panama City.
Hollywood mourns Lew Cody renowned as a master of ceremonies and bon vivant. He died in his Beverly Hills home likely from a heart attack, found in bed after several months of illness treated by Dr. R B Griffith. Cody was famed for films and philanthropy and leaves a large circle of friends in the film community.
J. W. Yeomans of Slocomb conducts services at Enon Church every second Saturday night at 7 and Sunday at 11 with a Sacred Harp sing Sunday at 1 30. The public is invited to attend. Classified ads bring results.
The Dothan Unemployment Bureau is relocating from 115 Ft Troy street to 204 KF, Troy street. Rockets representative from Mars Gandy Co of Chicago visits the city on firm business. Several local businessmen, including M. Welle, Slauson, Foy Mizelle, J. E. Stembridge, and J My Wallace, are in Dothan on assignments. Parish returns from Pensacola for business. Satisfied visitors include W J Shewmake of the Virginia Banking Co and Asbury Blount with companions head to Nenad Lakes for a ghost fishing trip. KE Purvis relocates from 213 W St Andrews to 315 W Burdeshaw.
A fifty voice choir from Hartford will sing tonight at Foster Street Methodist Church as part of a revival led by Rev. R. J. Haskew. The revival opens preparation for a broader campaign next week with Rev. J. F. McLeod, formerly of Dothen and now presiding elder of the Troy district, preaching. A cordial welcome is extended to the public.
Delicious non alcoholic beverage ideas for hot weather. Recipes include Cider Blend Cafe Au Salt Flip Country Club Punch Frosted Mint Chocolate Veranda Punch and Orange Freese using common ingredients like cider milk tea ginger ale lemons and oranges. Readyers are guided to mix chill and serve over ice for groups or family gatherings.
The Blocomb high school senior class enjoyed a delightful weekend trip to Camp Walton with many students traveling. Chaperones included Miss Clark Mr Hatcher Mr Cox and Coach Davidson guiding the group on the outing.
Mr Archie W Brown of Fort Green Pis says he uses Thedford s Black-Draught in small doses after meals to relieve dullness from overeating or hurried eating. He reports relief from gas and a heavy feeling and praises the laxative. Children like the syrup.
Slocomb High School holds weekend events starting Friday at 8 p m with class night radio party, followed by Baccalaureate sermons Sunday in the auditorium by Rev Robert Haskew and Monday graduation address by Eilect J A Keller of Andalusia. The graduates list includes valedictorian Annie Lauria Bell and senior speakers, with a long roster of seniors and organizers.
The Singing Society at Taylor will be reorganized next Sunday June 4 at two o'clock in the afternoon.
Fish fish every day at low prices. Creased free and delivered. Phone 441 for Dothan Fish House at Five Points. Tom Murray and J. W. Amenbury.
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