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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1932

Page

4

Garner Senate clash over relief bill and Hoover veto risk

Washington June 24 AP reports a tug of war between Jack Garner backers and the Senate over the $2.3 billion unemployment relief bill. The Senate moved to conference with the House while adding 300 million for state loans and public works. President Hoover opposes the pork laden Garner plan but is open to parts of the emergency relief measure.

Washington Jack Garner Senate House Garner Fang Hoover Seeker Garner Recnstruction Corporation Beate Reconsruction Corporation

Youthful Slayer Seeks Clemency Before Execution

Vertug Frost, 21, condemned for the slaying of Lin Waldrop near Corona, has asked Governor Miller for clemency to commute his July 8 death sentence to life imprisonment. His appeal to the Supreme Court was denied. a clemency hearing was granted for June 29, with testimony to be reviewed by the state pardon board and Governor Miller before a final decision.

Montgomery Supreme Court Vertug Frost Walker County Guy B . Miler Ife Frost Lin Waldrop Fayette Corona Waldrop Statesman Petiton Guv Miller State Pardon Board Fayette County Fayett County Fayette Post American Legion Reading Business Gov Miller John Brandon Thomas E Knight, Jr Pete Bearman, Jr Miller Pardon Board Gov Circuit Supreme Courts

Wiregrass Morticians Form Regional Association

The Wiregrass funeral directors association was organized at the Wadlington hotel with leaders from Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Officers named committees to finalize bylaws, with Walter Fletcher of Dothan as a key figure. The group aims to coordinate wholesale purchasing, equipment interchange, and professional standards for 24 charter members and affiliates, planning a July meeting in Dothan.

Wiregrass Funeral Directors Association Teading Alabama Georgia Florida Walter Fletcher Dothan Lester Fellows Ashford P H Searcy Enterprise Paul Keth Ozark K L. Forrester R H Ferguson Finste UN Searcy Enter Lesit’ Tows Paul K 'B Lotark Ping Equipmrt

Dothan Golf Star Favours Faster 1933 Convention

Sterling Hamilton of Greenville defeated Jim Brennan at Dor than to win a Greenville golf championship. Dan Bainbridge veteran FiD, Horace Hall of Dothan advanced, George Spann of Dothan impressed with steady play. Ollin Dutra of Brentwood Cal joined leaders in the US Open first round at Fresh Meadow as weather shaped the field. The Alabama Optometrical Society plans its 1933 convention in Dothan with two days of meetings and delegate events between June 20 and 22.

Dothan Golf Star Greenville Optometrists Jim Brennan Dorthan Sterling Hamilton Hamilton Dennis B Scott Bambridge Dothan Weaver Montgomery Scott Jost Hs Orst Pfigrey Gracenville Bainbridge Reynolds May, Jr Horace Hall George Spann Spann Fresh Meadow Country Club Flushing Ark Olln Dujira Brentwood Alabama Optometrical Society Br G W Blakey Moilety Gadsden Blakey Pothan

Eastern Star Chapter 76 Elects New Officers

Alice Jones chosen worthy matron of Dothan Chapter No 16. Other officers include Walter Acree as worthy patron Mas Ramage associate matron Roy Stephenson associate patron Mae Pemberton secretary Lin Bush treasurer Georgia Acree conductress Willie Mae Cameron Adah Norma Talley Ruth Minnie Murdock Esther Taura Ezell Martha Doris Sellers Electa Clea Parker chaplain Estir Stephenson organist Ida Esp marshal Jusla Crawford warden John Crary member.

Alice Jones Dothan Order of Eastern Star Walter Payne Acree Mas Ramage Roy Stephenson Mae Pemberton Lin Bush Georgia Acree Willie Mae Cameron Adah Norma Talley Ruth Minnie Murdock Esther Taura Ezell Martha Doris Sellers Electa Clea Parker Estir Stephenson Ida Esp Marshal Jusla Crawford Warden John Crary

Butter Keeps Just As Well In Small Lots

Washington June 14 The Department of Agriculture reports experiments on butter storage showing small lots or containment do not reduce shelf life. Findings indicate butter held in paper packs or tubs remains usable, with fat content and texture largely preserved across tested conditions.

Department of Agriestare

Democratic convention attendance despite loss noted

A fragmented report indicates a candidate who lost will still attend the Democratic convention. Key figures mentioned include Mr Ronan and Dr Te Wo Thales among others, with plans for a meeting in Chicago on January 26 and a halftime adjustment by De Prekes.

Ledgate Ronan Teres Mtanere Cmeie

Birmingham area endures warmest day before damaging storm

In Birmingham on June 24 after the year's hottest day a storm with rain and strong winds hit the eastern district. The gale toppled trees and blew shingles from a mill roof in Fo chant City area while debris damaged portions of Tarrant. The wind, from the northwest, lasted about 19 minutes with a quarter hour of gusts, followed by lingering rain. Local officials reported widespread disruption and property damage across the district.

Birmingham Rand Chant City Mint Tarrant Nic Tarrant

Open Campaign On Two Thirds Rule Roils Chicago Rally

Roosevelt backers press open campaign to abandon two thirds rule for nominating a Democratic presidential candidate at the national convention. Key figures including Mayor Frank Hague and Alfred Smith supporters clash with critics led by Senator Hull and Governor Murray who warn a move could fracture the party. Georgia’s Howell urged a two thirds change while others push for majority rule as convention debates proceed.

Chicago al Smith Roosevelt Szalnat Roosevelt Frank Hague Jersey City Staunch Smith Democratic National Committee Alfred Smith Hagin Hewna Senator Given Virginia William Murray Oklahoma Tip Roosevelt Giorgiz Howell Tore Alfred E Smith Hull Wheeter Art Arong Thane Hagues Farley New York Govannor

Cotton Shipment Report From Local Market

A fragmented OCR entry notes another cotton shipment today with references to markets, prices, and traders. It mentions entities such as Ne and Inger and references real markets and freight details, though the text is garbled.

No Tax Collects In Town For Year 1932 Fairburn

Fairburn announces a tax holiday for 1932 with no city taxes collected. Mayor Guy Hearn and the city council say the treasury is ample and further revenue would be unnecessary. Exemption applies to property within the city limits including roads, utilities, and industrial plants. Fairburn’s population is listed as 2603.

Fairburn API Guy Hearn Pblce

Bank Bandits Spirited to Louisiana City in Kidnap Plot

Two confessed Louisiana bank bandits and kidnappers were moved from Murfreesboro Arkansas to a Louisiana city by officers to prevent a federal trial for murder of Deputy Sheriff Elmo Ferguson. The suspects Thomas and Bearden were captured after abducting Mr and Mrs Clyde Taylor to steal their car, with the woman accomplice Mabel Beck shot and jailed in Franklin Parish.

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County's Gasoline Tank Here Today

Houston county reports arrival of a new Ravine storage tank and initiation of installation work along with a plan to purchase 12440 gallons of easing wt. Officials expect to free up half of the county's non prea inehile and noted the work will proceed along the Drey Lone palhway. Local officials and general carina merenel! batyany offite conferred Thursday.

Houston County

Freedom break at county jail foiled in morning escape attempt

Prisoners drilled through wall bricks in the bullpen on the second floor while a blanket hid the hole. A lever and iron bar were used as tools to tear bricks and aid a jailbreak, with guards discovering the plan before it could unfold. Suspects named include William Penn and Albert Lewis among others facing arson, burglary, and counterfeit charges.

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Seven-Shape Sing at Grimes Sunday

A garbled fragment mentions a seven-shape sing event at Grimes on Sunday. The readable bits reference a gathering involving some station or location and a tone described as watery. no clear names, dates, or outcomes emerge.

Grimes

Fragmented OCR adds confusion to local notice

A garbled text segment from a newspaper page shows mixed letters and broken phrases. It references a dated event and a possible legal or civic notice but lacks coherent names or places. The readable fragments hint at an official action, yet essential details are unreadable.

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