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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1932
Page
4
An Alabama primary returns show Mrs A A Malone of Dothan leading Mrs Frazier in the national committeewoman race, with Kilby and Black in a close U S Senate race. Kilby trails Black in several counties as results come in from 2 3 to 2 3 of boxes statewide.
Between 360 and 400 persons are to attend the annual rally at County Home Demonstration shows. Mr W G Pruett, home Demonstration agent, said the meeting begins at 2 40 p m and will run through the day with talks and demonstrations on home demonstration work. The event will be attended by Withers of the Cuba and their friends, as stated by Drs.
Wade Griffin was elected worshipful master of Pythagoras Lodge No. 658 A F and A M by unanimous vote at Tuesday night’s annual officers election. He succeeds S B Woodham. W R Adkins and W P Acree were chosen senior and junior wardens respectively, with Paul Porter senior deacon and MB Ramage junior deacon. J J Crary and J L Wilson were also elected to roles, and J R Garner, John Adkin, R M Carswell, S T Hall named to appointed posts. Installation slated for June 26. about 140 Masons attended.
Houston County Truck Growers Association asks Dothan businessmen to cover expenses for a representative at the Interstate Commerce Commission rate hearing on vegetables. The session will be at 9 a.m. July 7 in the Biltmore hotel Atlanta. Officials say rate adjustment is needed to support diversified crops as most carloadings have been to Graceville Florida due to cheaper freight.
Howaton county commissioners today purchased the 12,000 gallon storage tank for the county’s gas supply at a cost of about 5124. The tank, expected to arrive next week, will be placed near the Bay Line railroad. Commissioners say they will probably save much of the county’s gasoline bill by using the tank. Georgia peaches stripped Fort Valley. Ga June 35 (AP) The broad cargo shipment of Georgia’s 1982 peach crop was due to New York.
Senator Hugo Black carried Houston county by two to one in Tuesday's run off primary with 1,454 votes to 718 for his opponent Thomas Kirby. Houston county totals show Mr. Malone ahead in the committee contest and E. C. Boswell leading W. M. Brunson in another race. A typhus fever death in Dothan ends at 60 year old Ford merchant Alfred Jones, a Jellico resident, with funeral plans announced and a family linked to local officials.
William Flowers of Cedartown Ga was injured when a car crashed through cement posts and toppled a telephone pole, leaving the vehicle for about three hours. He was able to leave a Dothan hospital today while Harry Moseley of Jay Kin Ga remained with no improved condition. The crash occurred about one mile south of Dothan on the highway.
Evergreen report says Conecuh county farmer D S Sanders found boll weevites on cotton stalks over weeks near Evergreen. He believes these weevils signal the advance guard of a major infestation threatening South Alabama cotton crops this summer.
Geneva Court of Ain opens Monday morning for a three day session. Judge Inde E. 8 Thigpen of Andseiusia presides. Jury selection proceeds as attendees await indictment and potential cases.
Mrs Laura Loftin aged 65 of Ozark died in a Dothan hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held in Ozark with Rev Chalke officiating. Burial followed at Ozark cemetery. Dowling and Rhodes arranged the services. Survived by four daughters G F Donald Texas W S Lewis Liddon Ala W R Carter Myrtlewood Ala O H McCorley Alexander City Ala one son H J Loftin Ozark one brother A Pelham Hartford and eight grandchildren.
Foley June 15 AP corn on the cob has joined Baldwin county vegetables shipped to markets. Eighteen carloads of green corn have left since the season opened, pushing total county shipments past 1,200 carloads. Potatoes near season end after a strong year with over 900 carloads sold. Cucumber shipments exceed 250 cars and mixed carloads of cucumbers beans cucumbers and potatoes total 23.
Geneva declares Clean-Up Week led by Dr L Nichols health officer and Mayor M H Harper. Citizens urged to clear yards remove debris and trash while authorities promise to curb mosquitoes.
C B Ming and Montgomery, and Mrs Ruth Grifin of Dothan secure a marriage license as listed in the county probate entries. The brief item notes route one and probate details, with other readable fragments indicating further civil filings.
First car of corn from the 1922 Wiregrass crop leaves Dothan bound for a Philadelphia market. The car contains 37K boxes, all graded fancy, with Lester Meng of a national box company leading the shipment. Green corn will be moved daily until the entire lot is disposed of, per Grady county officials and Houston trade association notes.
Fragmentary text notes someone accepting a cabinet post in Tokyo with garbled phrases. Mentions June 15, possible APs, and varying counts. Distinct named entities are unclear due to corruption. no clear events or outcomes can be confirmed from legible data.
police concluded crude oil trail from a dog led to a gas station on Gates Street, after burglars opened an oil tank and took a small amount. Filling station staff denied any crime and explained the odor came from a dog leaving a trail that night.
Rep. Edward Eslick of Tennessee collapsed at the dais in the Tennessee House while arguing for paying soldiers' bonuses. He faltered, fell, and died within minutes from heart block, as colleagues watched in shock. His death was confirmed by Capitol physician Dr. George Calver, with the House and Senate adjourning out of respect.
Geneva June 15 Special A primary section closed by the gly excertis committee for daly 5 with five councilmen on an executive committee to be nominated here. Three for teaser Hass qualified. Flemang Vaughsh Wad A. 3S Hen Car Widgles for cunnaumen who have qualified to dete are J. P Carer H. G. Wilkinson De Jabnenn and Clo Chopmar
Fragmented OCR reads as a local welfare note about flour distribution. The text cites Beat Three, a total of 1450 sacks, and mentions charitable provision to needy residents. Names, dates, or exact locations are unclear due to corruption but indicate relief effort and supply figures.
In Washington on June 16, Democratic leaders, mindful of Republican prohibitions fears, outline a repeal plank aimed at state control of intoxicating liquors. The draft, kept under a thousand words, calls for immediate submission to state conventions for repealing the Eighteenth Amendment through a constitutional amendment restoring state control. The proposal signals a shift away from mere national prohibition toward local regulation.
Tuesday night turnout at the Eagle office was light compared with the Democratic primary. Spectators watched Jinge Black lead Kilby in the U S Senate race while early return totals showed Black with about 27,000 votes near nine oclock. Interest shifted to Mrs Malone as a potential national Democratic committeewoman, with many inquiries about her candidacy and the Borgellina convention.
Cast for Minstrel of Legion dates June 23 and 24 has been selected. The program lists 25 participants, with 17 in the main act and the rest in supporting roles. Chapter highlights include rehearsals and scene order for the show.
Chicago dispatch reports Republicans in June at the GOP convention marching and shouting for President Hoover and endorsing the credential committee’s administration-backed platform while Dawes declines the vice presidency. Party unity is urged as Snell lambasts Democrats and praises Hoover’s leadership amid prohibition plank polishing.
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