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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1929
Page
1
Two Model T Ford owners collided near Burtleshaw and College streets about 8 last night. Each fender was damaged but both drivers were unhurt. They exchanged blunt replies and drove off after joking exchanges.
Report cites major moves as 10 000 federal troops have joined rebels. Monterey fallen as a strategic railway hub while troops converge on Vera Cruz Nogales and Jaurez. Rebel commander Scrouez says forces ready to strike from north east and west.
The storekeeper at the municipal light and water plant will act as City Weigher in the future per city clerk I. P. Scarborough. Enforcement of the weighing ordinance awaits grading of the approach to the scales south of the light plant and sidewalk repairs.
Will Snellgrove a gasoline service station operator near Webb Road about three miles from the city was arrested last night by Sheriff Rollins deputies who allegedly found 16 pints of liquor on his property near the house.
At the annual convocation of Dothan Commandery No. 25 K T the following officers were elected for the ensuing year J W King E C Jesse M Cooper Gen R J Harrison Cap Gen D M Murphy Prelate J L Wilson Treas JS Talley Recorder R M Carswell S W L M Strickland JW v M Ingram Standard Bearer M R Brooks Sword Bearer Keener Bax Warden J J Hardy Sentinel.
Edwin Clapp aged 78 former U S Senator from Minnesota from 1901 to 1917 died in Washington D C He practiced law in the capital after leaving public life and had resided there since retirement.
Friends of W. Earle Kelley, grandson of Tom Kelly and son of George Kelly, note he sold a serial story to the Chicago Daily News and is now appearing there. He recently completed a journalism course at Columbia University.
Local note identifies Arthur B. Ivey of Route 4 appearing this morning in community records.
M D Black reported on the inter club meeting held at Ozark last Thursday. Dr J L Corzine spoke on Religious Education and its impact on citizens today. Dr H C Bass outlined Baptist campaign goals. Music by Walter W Rowland and Miss Vinetta Kincaid. Dr R D McCarty elected second vice president. Pastuerization talk postponed to next Wednesday.
The Weather Bureau offices in Atlanta Montgomery and Macon announce a second crest in Alabama and Georgia. Flood dangers should ease in four days if no more rain falls. Chattahoochee Flint Ocmulgee and Oconee rivers show varied recovery timelines. Newton Georgia remains flooded with detours on highways and rail lines. Southeast Georgia awaits crest next week with precautions.
The admiralty warns mariners of unexploded mines from the great war around the British coast. Trawling is advised against where mines have sunk. Areas of concern include Land's End South Devon Dover Straits Norfolk Yorkshire Northumberland Orkneys Heligoland Bight.
The Tuesday conference opened with a devotional led by Rev. Cox and Miss Jean Williams read two passages. More than 500 attend Baptist church classes in the Enlargement Campaign Monday night and 700 are expected Wednesday night. Mt. Pleasant church had the most officers and teachers. Mrs. J. Henry Bush directs there and reported a strong start. J. L. Corzine urged bringing all church officers and teachers to Friday’s conference where John Maguire will deliver a special message. Davis C. Cooper praised the high cooperation and noted the rising attendance across departments.
Mrs Rachel Trisler Guan mother of Mrs W J Renfroe of this city died this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs G W White in Louisville Ky She was at her daughter’s bedside as she passed and had been in Louisville since Mrs Gunn fell seriously ill a few days earlier Burial details were not learned.
No trace has yet been found of the Ford touring belonging to C. Hr. Jackson, stolen Saturday night from in front of the Milt Teli rt Tent Theater at Crawford and St. Andes streets. An unidentified thief had removed the license tag from the car days earlier, forcing a replacement.
With basketball season ending last Saturday night after a Hartford tournament, Coach Tubb plans for baseball. Dothan High School nines have been championship caliber for years and fans expect this season to surpass the last two.
A Dothan resident attempted to save about 25 by buying tags for two trucks and a trailer in Henry County instead of Houston County. He must replace them in Houston County after an attorney general ruling, costing 82 in fees and lost time.
J. L. Corzine secretary of South Carolina led the Baptist Sunday School Enlargement Campaign program focusing on child welfare. Miss Jean Williams of Oxford read aloud. Walter Rowland of Nashville performed songs. Davis C. Cooper attended. Rotarians agreed to a joint meeting with the Kiwanis likely within two weeks.
Gunboat Farley and a full fledged Oklahoma Indian, both heavyweights, will clash in the main bout at the Legion Boxing Area Monday night. Farley is the hard hitting slugger who punished Hurley last spring and made a notable record at Panama City in a series of fights.
Promoter C F Baldwin plans to bring vaudeville stars from across the United States to Dothan for the Firemen's Celebration on April 8 and 19. He describes an elaborate program with a number of nationally noted artists.
The forecast for Alabama calls for fair conditions and a rise in temperatures tonight. Thursday will bring increasing cloud cover and moderate to fresh southwest to south winds along the coast.
The Dothan Eagle will host the first complete Cooking School in Southeast Alabama at City Auditorium on March 26 27 and 28. A famous Boston woman demonstrator will lead lectures and demonstrations aimed at homemakers with capacity for about 2000 attendees over three days.
The Atlantic Coast Line trestle over the Pea River between Ozark and Brundidge is under repair after flood damage. Eastbound passenger train No. 10 arriving in Dothan at 10 55 was delayed for hours during the repair work.
Mrs Mary Ready aged 79 died at her home on Lafayette Street last night. She is survived by four children and many grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Ararat Chapel near Webb with Rev Wallace officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
The first Dollar Day of Spring drew large crowds from Dothan and surrounding towns to crowded streets and buyers houses in the Wiregrass area. Merchants report high trade volume as good roads and fair weather encourage shopping today.
Seventeen people including nearly the entire Shelby County sheriff force were arrested on charges of conspiracy to violate the prohibition law after grand jury indictments on Saturday in Birmingham.
Thomas Taggart 72 veteran Indiana Democratic leader died at his Indianapolis home after months of illness. He had been unable to attend the Democratic National convention last year following an operation for stomach trouble.
Booker T. Washington, a Black man, was jailed by Sheriff Stohns after being charged with attempting to steal a mule owned by J. H. Paulk near the Rambo Lumber Co. mill. He is held in the county jail on a $560 bond default.
President Hoover focused on possible actions around farm relief and tariff policy with no definite plan for a special congressional session. Recommendations for electoral general were made for John Buchanan of Pittsburgh and Judge Charlie Dawson of Kentucky. All cabinet members attended their daily session as Good and Hyde also met.
A towering Osage performer appeared at the South Side school house last night before a sizable audience. The act featured a vaudeville style routine with string humor and varied entertainment. The performer weighed about 412 pounds and stood six feet six inches tall, drawing curious crowd reactions.
An automobile driven by ALB. Gibbon was badly damaged this morning around 030 when it collided with a train driven by J0 Harris at Burtle Thaw and Oates Streets. The radiator and fenders of Gibbon's car bent. the train was less damaged. Neither driver was injured.
A verdict for the defendant, W R Tomley, in the City of Dothan versus Tomley case found paving did not raise property value enough to cover the assessment. Court costs were charged to the city. The appeal notes water drainage issues and possible later suits over S St Andrews paving.
M. B. Byrd, a well known lawyer, is reported by hospital authorities to be some better after suffering a stroke of paralysis on Tuesday. Friends hope for a rapid and complete recovery.
The American Legion Auxiliary invites 80 influential men and office holders to a Thursday 7:30 pm conference in the city auditorium council hall to discuss plans for securing a proposed veterans hospital for Dothan.
The Alaga Bridge is completed but asphalt flooring is pending. Inspectors say traffic will start within 15 days, opening a large trade territory for Dothan as vehicles will soon cross the span.
A Coburn's Minstrel Show representative phoned the city auditorium manager last night to announce today whether the show will perform in Dothan next week.
The president of the auxiliary urges all members especially the Executive committee to attend tomorrow night at the council hall. Citizens and club committees will gather to plan a campaign for the location of the veterans' hospital.
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