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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1932
Page
1
The Eagle congratulates Mrs. A. T. Malone on her runoff victory for Democratic National Committeewoman. She is praised for tact charm and intelligence and noted as a long active Democratic party supporter who attended the last three conventions as a delegate.
The piece notes editors answer readers questions and outlines Hans Carl Goerch's view that people care most about stories touching their own lives. It cites an example of local banker A M Dumay, president of a bank, whose interview covered economic conditions and business outlook.
A fragmented column parodies politics and society with streetwise humor. It skewers Republicans, reformers, and moralizing voices, mixing citrus satire about marriage, crops, and modern life with sharp quips about public figures and everyday folly.
Twenty years ago in Dothan a string of short notices records visits and trips. W J Renfroe returned from Boonesville Indiana to relatives. Mia s Ben and Whidden left for J St and Chicago. B Farmer went south for business. Evelyn Parks en route to Hartford to visit Mrs Jon Harrison. Meyer Levine and Henry Crane traveled to Selena and Birmingham. Prof W J Steele of Enterprise visited Dothan. Cora Hall and Ruby Halker Blakely from Blakely Ga visited Mite. Mrs LOM Crawford hosted her Sun ap chop class. A motorcycle race was planned for July 4. Dothan defeated Trey nt 1 to 6 in baseball. Sue Malone left for New Park. Franke Black returned from Pensacola. T J Whalley and son visited Baltimore and Washington. Mrs Jack Daughtry of Hartford was in Dothan.
A local piece laments reader interest in Mr. Dumay ear wiggles over serious issues. It notes 33 residents in the county demonstrated wiggle skill while two major federal expense and Alabama debt stories drew no comment. The author mocks public focus on trivial gossip over government costs and taxes.
A two act play parody unfolds with a bedroom dispute over where to hang a wire and store tackle as a caller and partner debate visibility and practicality. The back porch scene resumes hammering as they prepare to string the wire, ending with the curtain.
Dothan Alabama June 16 1932 editor of The Eagle Plewco urges Black community to plant every available space grow pease corn potatoes for winter food can and preserve blackberries peas corn and other vegetables. He notes Red Cross flour aid over 700 sacks and urges reliable yearly contributions to the Red Cross. He stresses community cleanliness and health and asks residents to plant and can food while avoiding idle spaces and litter.
In a June 1852 Mobile Press Register bound volume, the term Mobilenne is discussed as a charming, chic label for women residents of the city. The piece muses on its origin, sound, and suitability, comparing it favorably to similar city nicknames and noting its limited applicability beyond Mobile.
A historical snippet questions costs of political campaigns and party spending. It references Jeter, Congress, and a national budget debate, noting per hour wages and campaign expenses, with calls to balance the budget and assess overall costs to taxpayers.
New York letter recalls Chic York and Rose King, married 28 years, headliners at a major Broadway house. They built a long showbiz life on Otto's Comediana, with daughter True in the act and a 50 50 partnership. Rose remembers budding fame and their worldwide vaudeville run begun in 192.
Herbert Plummer notes Brookhart of Iowa, defeated by Henry Field, remains a force on the Senate scene. Observers doubt silence will follow his political edge as an independent or reform-minded Republican, with speculation about his possible independent run and the impact on Democrats in November.
A fractured report describes a tumultuous encounter where women challenge men amid jeers and drama. The passage hints at a chaotic crowd atmosphere with tense exchanges and uncertain outcomes.
A kindergarten child builds a bed of blocks and declares a jealous murder of a pretend girl. The piece explains how sibling jealousy in early childhood surfaces in play, expressions, or aggressive acts. It cautions against sensationalizing such feelings and links them to parental inattentiveness rather than inherent bad character.
Dr. Eago Goldston discusses how tooth decay, once deemed a disease of civilized races, is influenced by diet and health. Evidence from experiments in the United States and England links vitamin D deficiency with weaker tooth development and higher decay risk, noting poorer dental development in rachitic children.
Charles G. Dawes departed Washington for Chicago as a private citizen for the first time in over eight years. Asked how he liked no public duties he replied Darn well. He mixed with reporters but faced a minor hiccup when he boarded the wrong car and was escorted away by a porter who did not recognize him.
Charles P. Howard was reelected president of the International Typographical Union over Sean H. Rouse. The official tabulation announced by headquarters in Indianapolis showed Howard with 30,028 votes to 25,004 for Rouse. Claude M. Huaker was elected first vice president and Francis G. Barrett won the second vice presidency. Woodruff Randolph was reelected secretary treasurer.
Old Jonah sets a trapeze for a backyard show as Ball Freddy John and the others rehearse acts for a neighborhood circus. Freddy leads the parade with a stall drum while the girls join in as performers and spectators are invited to watch and buy lemonade.
The menu lists fruit gelatin with pineapple and peaches, olive and nut salad, and two sandwich options with cream cheese, pecans, and olives. Also featured are orange cookies, pecan bars, and a raw roll iced with confectioners sugar. Instructions describe mixing, spreading, and baking steps with quantities and temperatures.
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