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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1932
Page
5
A column of varied quotes and snippets from local figures includes remarks on elections misstatements, fishing laws, golf matches, and prosperity views. Notable names such as Bill Hatcher Ovie Hodges Gene Statts and Mary Agnes Moon appear amid discussions of news, travel, and rural life.
The automobile of Paul Tubb, school athletic director, stolen from in front of his residence Tuesday night, was recovered in Columbus, Georgia. The driver was arrested and waived to Alabama police. Captain Oscar Clark of the Do-Sun police force left today to recover the automobile and prisoner.
Judge Thigpen notified the Geneva circuit court clerk that the session set to convene March 7 for three weeks will be rescheduled to begin April 4 due to the U S district court session in the county for two weeks starting March 16.
MES farmer J. L. Farmer of Headland and brother in law of J. Hubert Farmer of St Dothan was improving today after undergoing an operation in Bethan hospital Tuesday night.
Admiral Kiichisaburo No mura and General Yashinori Shir akawa announced they ordered forces to cease hostilities in the Shanghai area and consolidate positions near a 12 1 2 mile border zone. Chinese authorities said there was no indication orders were in effect as fighting continued at Woosung.
Geneva report says negotiations for a Shanghai armistice collapsed. Dr Yen announced to the League that Japanese terms, relayed to Vice Admiral Sir Howard Kelly, are absolutely unacceptable and that hostilities will continue.
City Auditor J. L. Vaughn O E Tompkins of Abbeville and Martin Tohner of Franklin Tenn spoke at a Kiwanis luncheon. Topics included An X-rayed Kwanian the Hen ry county school safety program and truck farming in this section. Jack McNair of Gainesville Ga and Oliver Tidman of Toronto were guests. A safety committee was named and club singing led by Myer Blumberg with Mrs. W S Wilson.
Thieves stole cigarettes and tobacco valued at $300 from Jimmie Mathews a tobacco salesman. They drove the truck to a lonely road west of Dothan and set the car on fire. Police found the machine destroyed by the blaze. The theft marks the third car stolen in two nights with one recovered.
Mrs. E J Gregory remains seriously ill at her grandson Paul Porter’s home on East Crawford Street. Her son W W Gregory is due to arrive tonight from Miami to be at her bedside.
Solomon Baxter, longtime school principal and Houston county Democrat, announced his candidacy for superintendent of education. Born in 1897, he is a former rural teacher and Siecom principal, with degrees from Troy Normal and the University of Alabama, pledging county service if elected. Incumbent C. W. Johnson also seeks reelection in the Democratic primary May 3.
Voters in Ward four will cast ballots in the curb market building during the city Democratic primary on Monday. Election officials announced the courthouse will not serve as polling location due to expected crowds. two courts will be in session. The curb market sits opposite the courthouse on North Oates Street.
Lester Farmer concluded eleven civil cases in common pleas court in Judge Keener Baxley’s absence yesterday. The session proceeded despite the missing judge as cases were formally resolved and closed.
Schwob Clothing Co celebrates two decades with spring lines shown at its stores including the Dothan outlet. Founder Simon Schwob established the company in the late 19th century, and J W Lampson has managed the local store since September. A new Columbus factory recently opened as part of the anniversary events.
A large audience is anticipated in Dothan for a Sunday singing event. Local organizers expect hundreds of residents and visitors to gather for performances, prayers, and communal fellowship at the venue.
Wholesale gasoline dealers in Dothan sent questionnaires to all city primary candidates asking if they would vote to cut the city gasoline tax from two cents to one cent per gallon if elected. Three responses were received. results not released until all are in. The form also captures dealers views on the petroleum problem in Dothan.
New York March 3 Stocks advanced in early trading as gains held firm despite profit taking. A late rally on Wednesday created heavy overnight buying orders and lenders rose one dollar to 2.50 at the open as large blocks of 1000 to 7000 shares traded. Wall Street linked the activity to renewed financial strength in Europe and progress at home toward easing pressure on the banking system.
Funeral service for Ada Frances Kennington 56 will be at 4 30 p m at her home 227 W Crawford Street with Rev I W Dockery of the First Baptist Church officiating Burial follows at the city cemetery Houston Funeral Co in charge Surviving husband J D Kennington one son Russell or Dothan three daughters Mrs J P Andrew Geneva Mrs C J King Pelham Ga and Mrs Lula Burke Augusta Ga one sister Mrs T A Poland Pelham Ga and four brothers J M Smith G A Smith B R Smith and J A Smith all of Pelham Ga Pallbearers Willie Dennis John Henry Percival Jamie Oppert Louis Oppert H W Tatum Fille Hussey Honorary pallbearers Solomon Sam Brooks Taenard Speak Taemar Pallevant Mfeer Bromberg Addis Nordin.
General Smedley Butler announces candidacy for Senate with strong backing from Newton squad and Pa Mares 3. CARP mates, detailing campaign plans and early reception in the community.
Reports say kidnappers demand fifty thousand dollars while roadblocks circle the Lindbergh estate. Police widen lines, reporters await a potential return as hints of hope surface from a Newark postcard. Three men sought directions to the estate, described by a Pennington waitress. no breakthrough yet.
A 60 year old woman who mailed an air letter to Colonel Lindbergh in Hopewell New Jersey was sought by police after a note on the envelope mentioned the Lindbergh kidnapping. Police found the woman’s car but the owner denied knowledge of her. The envelope urged swift delivery of a vitally important communication.
Mrs C L Collins of Houston county is named county chair of the Alabama Social Welfare Conference membership committee. The conference will convene April 19 to 21 for its annual meeting with welfare and health officials from Alabama and other states expected to attend.
Capt N W Richmond supply officer of the 28th Infantry at Fort Benning Ga has completed arrangements for the 29th Infantry one night camp in this city on March 31 The regiment totaling 1200 men will arrive at noon March 31 parade through downtown led by the 28th Infantry band under Col Duncan K Major Local merchants will decorate windows and the unit will stop en route to Panama City Fla during their annual hike Soldiers will be free at 2 pm and visit various city areas during their liberty
The U S Department of Labor reports a four percent drop in Birmingham groceries for the 30 days ending December 15, with overall living costs in Birmingham down fractionally less than the 51-city average. Prices fell 12.9 percent for wholesale goods in the year.
Houston county health department began sanitation at Cowarts and Jellico schools as officials announced. Earlier the Bran non Stand school had sanitation completed. A turnout of over 159 attended a sanitation and hookworm program at Piney Grove school, with talks by teachers Miss Jimmie Reese and Miss Lilian Walker.
Birmingham hosts prominent doctors March 7 and 8 for the Southeastern Surgical Congress annual convention. A score of papers on recent medical developments will be presented during the two day session.
T. W. Palmer & Co. reports on the latest cotton market conditions in New York. The article notes price movements, demand signals, and trading activity affecting upland and sea island grades. It provides brief commentary on market drivers and near term expectations.
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