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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1932
Page
1
A collage of notes on strawberries ripening early at a curb market, editorials about tabloid temptations, and street conversations. Reports mention a Mrs W G Pruett managing the market, political candidate chatter, threats to a traveling salesman, church attendance, and a skating incident on Oates Street with a crash and injuries.
Panama City's primary officials announced for next Monday with 20 candidates, including mayor and ward council seats. Voters warned to mark only in squares. any other marking will spoil the ballot. Pledge to abide by the primary results printed at bottom. scratching or altering it marks spoiled ballot.
Honolulu Hawaii March 1 AP Sallora today patrolled the Honolulu streets where doors were locked last night as residents feared a repeat of recent disturbances against women. Two Orientals held in jail as police search for the robber who frightened Mrs Kathleen Hope wife of a submarining machinist. One man held is a paroled convict. five others released. Efforts to postpone the trial of Mrs Granville Fortescue Lieut Thomes Massie her son-in-law and two navy enlisted men accused of the murder of Joseph Kahahawal, one of five suspected assailants of Mrs Mannie, who was attacked last September.
A judgment was awarded for the defendant in the case of Emmett Lynn vs Willie Jackson and Farnie Jackson on an automobile collision near Ashford. The heart of the session centered on damages, with a decision reached yesterday morning and more cases to be disposed of in the afternoon.
Officers search for suspect Lateves after entry at Dothan Packing Co on Montgomery highway. Burglary involved forced window entry with merchandise valued at 200 and additional items including salvaged car parts, 75 in value, three barns and other foods stolen from the plant. Geneva county health officials J L Fleming and R Futter and Sim Howell were in Dothan on business.
A staged cemetery incident in Dothan involving Charlie Moton car washer at Malone Motor Co was a hoax. No husband or wife shot, two cars fled the scene, and reports of a gunfire were part of a prank orchestrated by W A Nordson and Malone staff. Charlie, frightened and misled, acted out the chaos while others fled. The Eagle received calls from readers seeking details as the tale spread.
Alvie Hughes arrested on a charge of distilling wastres today and bound under $750 bond. Two other men were jailed on the same charge and had not made bond at the time.
A notice invites Spanish War veterans to a meeting at the courthouse Friday night at 8 o'clock. Adjunct Brown arrived and urges bringing friends. Peddlers who fought in Spain are also invited to attend the session focusing on important veteran business.
G H Malone president of First National Bank and noted Wiregrass financier accepted a seat on the Advisory Committee for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Birmingham Loan Agency. The letter from Washington dated February 25 1932 invites Malone to serve as adviser to the Birmingham office, with an expected start soon and aims to speed dividends to depositors of insolvent banks through secured advances.
Senator Hastings of Delaware plans to seek the nullification of Alabama Senator John Bankhead's seat after Heflin's defeat, amid reports of widespread violations. As chairman of the elections subcommittee, Hastings prepares a long awaited report recommending declaring the election invalid, with a Friday submission anticipated. The panel and Senate must act on the developing findings before final action.
Farmer of Hovater county will conduct hog sale at the A. Col Tileny stockyard. County farm agent J Withergeian announced today that the sale will take place in Dixie Friday.
Ti B Forrester of Cowart planned to drive to Dothan to pay real estate tax but his car would not start. After hours of checking ignition he discovered his battery was stolen, a crime he described as causing a long walk home to face the tax office.
Judge J J Speight a leading Tothan attorney announced he will not run for Congress in the Third district this year deferring until 1944 due to financial strain and pressing client obligations He says his ambition for high political office must yield to duty to his clients and restoration of conditions and asks supporters to stay ready to assist in the future
PHILADELPHIA Pa March 1 A Republican Citizens Committee against national prohibition adopted a resolution calling for repeal of the dry law. Raymond Pitcairn introduced the measure in Congress, with support from party members in Seattle Washington and ties to the forthcoming party platform.
Chinese forces claim to have been driven back along the Kiangwan to Miaochangchen line as 12 000 reinforcements support a large Japanese offensive. Explosions rocked Shanghai when mines near ships blew. Over 700 Chinese wounded reported. Peace proposals reportedly accepted in Tokyo for a Shanghai conference to seek a permanent settlement.
A sacred harp sing will be held tomorrow night at 7 o'clock at the home of J T Helms on Spring Street near the firgrounds. After the sing, a trio from Columbus Ga including the McCoy brothers and Jewell Boggs will perform a program.
Geneva Legion Post will stage a fish fry at Lake Geneva on Wednesday night with prominent speakers on the program. John W. Davie, commander of the post, says Albert Carmichael will be fish master. Adatce Hill will follow the program.
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