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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1929

Page

2

Geneva and Dothan to clash in Memorial Day game

Geneva players with ex college stars join Dothan’s rega league lineup for a Thursday Memorial Day clash at Memorial field. Coca Cola outfit of Montgomery rivals expected to top turnout as tickets go on sale at the Hilden.

Tar Genera ‘Ion Geneva Ars Dothan Memorial Tedium Cal J. C. Wadlington Roof Wadlington Conands Montgomery Coca Cola Havig Wadlington Jothan Hilden Williams Boone F Geneva Doster Dochan J. Hitchcock Grant Hitchcock Cener Field Owens Boozer Anderson Schuyler O Owens Jap Hart

Search for two Dupree children prompts appeal

Rev J L Hampton of Nocatee Florida asks readers to help locate two grown children of the late Curtis Nathaniel Dupree formerly of Dothan Alabama. Dupree killed himself June 4 near Dothan and Hampton seeks their present address via inquiries to local ministers.

J. L. Hampton Nocatee Fla To Cate Curtis Nathaniel Dupree Dothan Als Rev

Progressive Party Proposed by Senator Brookhart

Senator Brookhart of Iowa urged in the senate today the selection of a progressive candidate for president and the formation of an active progressive party unless the expert debenture proposition is approved by the administration as either the farm relief or tariff measure.

Washington Senate Senatr Brookhart Iowa

June Holds Its Own As Choice Wedding Month

June remains the top wedding month with 20 Houston county marriage licenses issued so far, including 10 granted last Saturday. May recorded 29 licenses, while June is shown as the preferred embarkation period for matrimony in the judge of probate records.

Judge of Probate Houston

Federal unit takes charge as fly quarantine tightened

The Secretary of Agriculture announced an immediate revision of the Mediterranean fruit fly quarantine. Federal guards replace National Guard patrols and stricter rules ban reshipment of Florida host fruits and vegetables into many states. The measure targets infestations and keeps interstate movement from noninfested states unrestricted. Florida remains the only state with known groves and orchards infested.

Secretary of Agriculture National Guard Florida Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Georgia Idaho Louisiana Mississippi Nevada New Mexico North Carolina Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Washington Porto Rico Potomac Yards District of Columbia Maryland Pennsylvania United States

Director Mobile Press Director McGoodwin Skips Court Illness

Washington June 12 The federal trade commission said Joseph F McGoodwin of Mobile Alabama a director of the Mobile Press could not appear before the inquiry Friday due to illness He was summoned to testify on financing of the Press Alabama Power executive Thomas W Martin and Logan Martin and Victor Hanson Birmingham publisher are expected to testify

Washington Federal Trade Commission Joseph F. McGoodwin Mobile Ala Mobile Press Thomas W. Martin Logan Martin Alabama Power Company Victor Hanson Birmingham

Rheumatism A Persistent Burden On the Elderly

A brief note outlines rheumatism as a common, lingering ailment among older adults, described as a hindrance more than a crisis. The piece emphasizes its impact on daily life and the continued relevance of managing chronic pain in aging populations.

Slocomb Banker Sued for $10000 Damages Today

Mrs. Nora Pope sues C. E. Segrest and his son Jere Segrest in circuit court for $10000 alleging severe injuries from a February 5 auto wreck on West Main Street. The suit claims negligence caused the crash that toppled her car, leaving her with a broken arm and extensive injuries. Bryant Pope also sues for $300 to cover hospital costs. Attorneys Tom Espy and Judge Keener Bax represent the plaintiff.

C. E. Segrest Slocomb Jere Segrest Nora Pope Bryant Pope Tom Espy Keener Bax The Plaintaff

Paper and Power Co. Denied Interest in 13 Newspapers

In a letter to the Federal Trade Commission President Archibald R. Graustein said the International Paper and Power Co. provided no financial aid to the International Paper Company in its investments in thirteen newspapers.

Denies Paper and Power Co Washington International Paper and Power Co Archibald R. Graustein Federal Trade Commission International Paper Company

Three Year Old Dies of Diphtheria in Houston

Ellwood Lenkeit age three son of Mr and Mrs B A Lenkeit died last night at 730 from diphtheria after three injections totaling 60 units of serum. Funeral services were held at 11 this morning at Houston Funeral Home with burial in Prospect church cemetery. He survived by his parents and three brothers Edwin Mack and B A Leakeil Jr. Rev Wallace and Rev Budd officiated. The Houston Funeral Co arranged arrangements.

Houston Ellwood Lenkeit B. A. Lenkeit Prospect Church Cemetery Edwin, Mack B. A. Leakeil Wallace The Presbyterian Church Budd Houston Funeral Co

Air Transport Need Highlighted by Army Maneuvers

A proposal emerges from Ohio army maneuvers to create a centrally located air corps transport squadron to serve stations nationwide. The use of aerial transports in the Nicaragua Sandino conflict is cited as proof of FER 8 service value.

Washington Ohio Air Corps United States Nicaragua

Hoover Asked To Stop Shooting Of Citizens By Prohibition Agents

Austen G. Fox head of the Moderation League publicized an open letter to President Hoover urging an end to what he calls shocking assassinations of citizens by federal prohibition agents. He cites recent killings and warns that aggressive policing risks anarchy and revolt, urging executive action.

Hoover Prohibition New York Austen G. Fox Moderation League Justice Brandeis Olmstead U. S F. Scott McBride Anti-Saloon League Minnesota Great Lakes American Bar Association

Weather in Alabama Partial Forecast Unsure Date

Partial OCR shows weather note for Alabama with phrases partly cloudy and vague timing on a date. No clear location city or exact conditions beyond uncertain forecast.

Inquest Hears No Warning Before Patrol Slug Fire

Testimony at the inquest into Henry Virkkula’s death near International Falls Minnesota says no warning was heard before border patrolmen fired a fusillade of shotgun slugs as the couple’s car passed. Mrs Virkkula testified she heard no halt command and a patrolman opened fire as the machine moved slowly by.

International Falls Minn Henry Virkkula Here Pax Ve Wees Teoh Eve Ak

Coroner's Jury Reports Shooting In Border Patrol Case

A man named Virkkula was shot while riding with his wife and two children in a car when border patrol officers faced a manslaughter charge. Mrs Virkkula testified the car veered into a ditch as the patrolman apologized stating he did his duty.

Virkkula Big Falls

Merchants Win Reinstatement of Summer Half Day

A Dothan chamber of commerce meeting defeated a plan to end Thursday afternoon store closings. The group voted to continue the customary half-holiday for employees during the hot summer months despite earlier attempts to discontinue the practice.

Dothan Chamber of Commerce Come

Fragmented OCR note about bandits and chemistry

Unclear OCR text mentions bandits and chemistry but provides no concrete facts, dates, or names. Unable to determine a coherent event or figures from the fragment.

Panama City Eyes Paper Mill and New Gulf Bridge

Panama City awaits announcements on a proposed mammoth paper mill in Bay County. A new bridge across St Andrews Bay shortens gulf beach access, cutting mainland to beach travel to minutes from about an hour. Julian Dell, editor of The New Era, promotes West Florida investment and leisure interest.

Panama City Fla Julian Dell Dothan Chamber of Commerce Bay County Dell Campbellton Road Florida St. Andrews Bay Gulf Beach Gulf New Era West Florida

Plan Adopted to Dispose of Garbage Here

Municipal authorities lease ground three miles from the city to dump refuse and abandon the old cemetery dump. Residents near the former site pressed for action after lengthy objections. Incineration was rejected for cost. Garbage will be hauled to the new ravine dump, 40 feet deep and 40 feet wide, about a quarter mile long, with filling expected to take 20 years.

Vaughn

J S Talley Named Worshipful Master Of Pythagoras Lodge

J S Talley was elected Worshipful Master at the annual officer election of Pythagoras Lodge No 65. Other officers chosen include RM Carswell S A S B Wendham J A W C Fenn treasurer Wade H Griffin secretary E M Weatherly 8 D J M Jones J D A J Whiddon S J Virgil Adkins J D and J W Avery Chaplain.

J. S. Talley Pythagoras Lodge RM. Carswell S. A S. B. Wendham J. A W. C. Fenn Wade H. Griffin E. M. Weatherly J. M. Jones J. D A. J. Whiddon Virgil Adkins J. W. Avery Chaplax

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