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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1932
Page
4
A row of fringe opinions appears in a local column with voices from Dothan citizens and Houston County figures. The chatter touches election talk, roadwork strain, auto repair demand, medical trust, tax assessment penalties, and a brief street exchange about cigars on courthouse steps.
Few calls come to the free employment agency for women seeking work. Since opening, only about six have been placed. Agency officials listed tasks such as washing, cooking, house cleaning, and nursing. There are 234 registered applicants and 20 men employed in the area. New contributors to the unemployment fund include Mrs. H. R Harris and others, with Mrs. C. Shelfer donating garden plants.
Kn. B. L. Parkinson of Montgomery first vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary in Alabama will speak Thursday over station WAPI Birmingham between 4 and 5 o'clock. Mrs Parkinson will discuss membership and Auxiliary activities.
Chinese 18th Route Army retreats west of Shanghai after five weeks of fighting as Japanese forces press. Officials call it a tactical withdrawal to form new defenses at Nanjiang while Liuho forces push south along the Yangtze. Civilians jammed the Soochow Creek border as retreat deepens.
D C Carmichael was re-elected venerable master of the Dothan Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite Masons, at the annual officers election held last night at the Masonic hall. Other officers chosen include J K McCarty senior warden and J S Talley junior warden.
The road between Newton Springs and Keyton Siding remains closed during the week as crews build a new bridge across Cypress Creek. County road superintendent C. C. McEachern confirms the shutdown while work proceeds.
Frank Melvin and J. J. Hardy qualified for county board of education and coroner respectively on the last day for qualifications. Ozark's Michael Sol Nie seeks the Democratic National Convention delegate seat in Chicago. Several others, including Solomon Baxter and Keener Baxley, also qualified for county roles and judge posts. Primaries set for May 3 and June 14. Henry Steagall is the lone Third District congressman qualifier.
Six Houston county club leaders and county agent Mrs. W. G. Pruett toured the Wiregrass Experimental Station at Headland yesterday to learn poultry raising techniques. Poultry raisers visiting the station included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lee, Mrs. J. W. Taylor, Mrs. Kelly of Dothan route one, Mrs. S. A. Mullins of Dothan route two, Miss Audrey McClair of Dothan route six, and Mrs. J. P. Whatley of Dothan route four.
Alvie Hughes was released today on a $750 bond after last week’s distilling charge. Two other men arrested with Hughes remain jailed without bond.
R. J. Cooper owner of the dwelling at 804 S. Alice has been granted permission to repair the residence. The house suffered fire damage some time ago and restoration will cost 50 dollars.
Washington reports Mighty federal agencies join the search for the 20 month old Lindbergh child. After a Hoover presser Mitchell says the Justice Department will aid local and state authorities to the utmost. Customs and immigration are ordered to watch borders. Congress plans anti kidnapping legislation.
A young man in his twenties applied at the free employment agency in Dothan for work to support four younger siblings. He has been in the city since 1929, lives with family in poverty, and, in poor health from denying himself meals, cleans houses every morning before seeking any available job despite the agency offering only strength-based duties.
Panama City March 2. All toll bridges in Bay County were converted to free bridges yesterday when the county leased them to the State Highway Department. The county owns the bridges and the lease makes them free. F M Nelson, eight year mayor of Panama City, was defeated by L M Andrews by 1478 to 569.
Atlanta March 2 AP report shows higher average daily cotton use in the cotton growing states for January. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta notes increased January pig production in Alabama and fertilizer tax tag sales in six states, while overall trade shows a seasonal decline.
Two Ford coaches of the same model were stolen last night from streets in front of Walter Everidge on W Main street and Paul Tubb at Dothan High School. The thefts were discovered this morning and police were investigating with no arrests yet.
A joint call meeting of Dothan Lodge No. 4686 and Pythagoras Lodge No. 659 will be held tonight at 7 30. Officials announced the or ders. Work will be given in the F C degrees at both lodges.
Willie B. Gladden a Negro was in the Houston county jail today awaiting trial in county court on Monday on a charge of stealing a bicycle valued at 15 dollars from Dan Boone y of Headland avenue.
Kitty Frew travels toward Winton with her new husband Gar Frew as she imagines acceptance by his wealthy, involved family. She fears their judgment and notices a stylish nearby passenger, Marge Crosby, who hints at envy and unspoken differences as Gar awakens.
Ransom demand issued for Charles Lindbergh Jr. as kidnappers strike the Lindbergh estate in Hopewell New Jersey. A note threatened harm and possible payment terms while a large green sedan, two men, and a ladder clue aided the probe. Police cordoned routes and searched the area as Col Lindbergh and Mrs Lindbergh awaited word.
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