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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1934
Page
1
A column mixes quips from Arthur Ussery on politics and business with El Toro remarks about a past election stunt in Dixie. The piece recalls a tense incident climbing a stand pipe, near-miss injuries, and a snuff can accident, with reflections on risk, perception, and timing in public life.
Mamie Sara Maddox recalls a brief ride scare and buck fever delaying departure. She notes losing the urge to leave shortly before departure, then regaining composure after starting. She suggests priming earlier to counter the anxiety.
The Dothan Motorcycle club sponsors a fish fry tomorrow at Kill Kare Kamp near Newton. Riders from Montgomery Selma and Tallahassee are invited to attend to mark the club’s opening anniversary. About fifty riders are expected. admission is by arriving on a motorcycle.
Chicago hog prices from the U S Department of Agriculture show 16 000 head and a mostly steady to 10 cent lower trend from Thursday. Early 4 90 per unit, 220 lb hogs 4 65 to 4 75, 170 to 210 lb hogs 4 25 to 4 65, pigs 3 25 down, packing sows 3 50 to 3 90, midweights 200 to 250 4 50 to 4 80, heavies 2250 to 350 lbs 4 50 to 4 80.
Turpentine firm shows sales 46.5, receipts 381, shipments 336, stock 6 155. Rosin firm posts sales 558, receipts 1 309, shipments 65, stock 92 579. Market quotes list B to WG and WW X at 4.25 to 4.95 with several grades.
Official tabulation by the Houston County Democratic Executive Committee shows C. J. Rollins’ lead over Alex May narrowed from 58 to 48 votes in the sheriff contest. Tax collector Gwaltney leads Saxon 118 to 0 after a margin increase, while Saxon Poyner defeats J. J. Speight by 6 votes for probate judge. Graves leads Dix on for governor by 303 votes. Varnum defeats Dawsey by 235. Calhoun tops Jordan for the House with 3049 to 1650.
In Chicago a mother, Rose Welch of Toledo, reported her son Harry Seigal to police after a ransom call. Police arrested Seigal and Harry Swe at a house while Welch escaped from a third gang member who took her to a restaurant amid the botched scheme.
John Dickerson sues Houston County for 500 damages claiming county road employees altered a road bed along the Cowarts and Cottonwood road causing surface waters to flood his farm and damage crops. He says he presented the claim to county commissioners who refused payment.
Walter Payne Acree was elected worshipful master of Pythagoras Lodge No. 659 A P L & A M for the next Masonic year, succeeding W R Adkins. Paul Porter was elected senior warden with John R Adkins junior warden. Other officers named include Robert M Carswell treasurer Wade Griffin secretary Mose R Ramage senior deacon Fred Adkins junior deacon.
County Agent C. M. Ling and Assistant Agent M. L. White will depart tomorrow for a one day Auburn conference where Washington experts explain the setup for farm allotments and the administration of the Bankhead Cotton Control bill.
Atlus Fulford charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Jerry Cannon, a Negro, denied bond and ordered held to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing before Judge Keener Baxley. Testimony said a dispute over an owed account led to the shooting. Fulford claimed he fired at the ground to deter an advancing man, Cannon allegedly reached for a pocket, and the bullet hit Cannon in the left side, went through the abdomen, and lodged in the right arm. officers testified Cannon lay on the ground with his hand in his pocket.
Several names including American Can, Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, Ford, Radio Corp, Westinghouse and Sears Roebuck show varied moves as traders weigh industrials, rail and consumer stocks. Museums collect old tolls to illustrate America’s austere past.
Farmers may apply at Houston county farm agent C M Ling for bale tags exempting cotton baled before June 1. Tags apply to old cotton and must be used on cotton sold after July 1 to show exemption or tax under Bankhead bill. Ling’s office will send representatives to check tagging. forms to be distributed countywide next week. preliminary applications accepted now.
Jim Brennan of Dothan Country Club clutching victory after a sleepless night due to illness. He defeated Horace Hall 3 and 2 in the final to claim the fifth annual invitation tournament title, finishing two under par at the 16th hole. Brennan earlier beat Father Roger and Roys Lewis. Hall beat Raymond Spann and Dennis Scott to reach the final. Spatin won the first flight consolation.
Luff, manager of its Southeast Alabama office, announced trophies for winners of each ski flight. Arthur Sanders of Dothan won the second flight over Company D Wallace of Enterprise Country Club. O R Hipp defeated Floyd Baxter for third flight honors. Fourth flight saw H E Jones of Andalusia beat Will D Muse of Panama City, fifth Carl Strang defeated Dr J C Bates, sixth J C McRae of Graceville defeated Lawrence Oakley, seventh A L Propat of Headland beat W Blount.
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