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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1932
Page
4
A column of overheard remarks during the Dothan election night captures lighthearted exchanges among council members, officials, and residents. Quotations touch on who will attend future meetings, the pace of counting, fishing and weather, and local fire and mosquito control memories.
The report covers the New York cotton market as of today with price movements and trading activity. Traders monitor futures quotes, spot levels, and nearby contracts amid fluctuations in supply and demand dynamics.
Hopewell N J March 8 AP police said they were still probing whether any Lindbergh household member aided in the abduction of the baby. Colonel Norman Schwartzkoff said the investigation continues and a press list of questions was answered by phone from the Lindbergh home. Deckhand Henry Johnson remains detained and denies knowledge of the crime.
New York March 8 AP Police Commissioner Mulrooney disclosed that New Jersey police yesterday asked him to take no action on the note in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. They believed a copy had been sent and promised to forward it to him.
Harvey Cook of near Gordon bound over to await action by the grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to murder after a county court hearing. Cook allegedly knife attacked Frank Meadows, also near Gordon, leaving Meadows critically injured. Other cases disposed include William Rude, sentenced to four months for grand larceny, and Johnnie Pearce, four months for petty larceny. Norman Williams fined 150 for liquor violation.
The city council approved borrowing 50000 from Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company in New York at the regular meeting. Funds cover bond interest due April 1 with repayments scheduled as one third August 1, one third September 1, and the remainder October 1. No other matters were discussed.
Public welfare list requests daily aid in Houston County. Items include transportation for a Black boy to hospital for leg treatment and a baby bed for a year old girl. Additional needs cover shoes, dresses, aprons, shirts, Readers, and school reentry for a 14 year old girl, with contact at 1105.
Louis Fine, 50, admitted to transporting his landlady Mrs. Mattie Schaaf, 60, body to Philadelphia in a trunk. Police say Fine collapsed from a heart attack after the confession and was hospitalized under guard. Authorities would not disclose if he admitted to killing her.
The Athletics beat the St Louis Cardinals 4 to 2 in Bradenton spring action. Mickey Cochrane and Jorwith played for the American League champions who, under Connie Mack for the first time in the series, hold a 2 1 edge over the world champions. Jimmie Foxx’s two-run double sparked a three-run first inning against southpaw Bud Teachout. The Cards finally broke the shutout with two runs in the ninth off Joe Bowman.
The unemployment headquarters were moved today from the Canty Whatley building to the former 8S A. M. store across the street. The old headquarters building has been rented.
M M degree to be conferred at Py thagoras Lodge No. 659 A F and A M meeting at 7 o clock.
The season's fiercest storm hits the Atlantic coast leaving 28 dead at sea and on land. Many ships wrecked and injured, with total damage estimated at 109000 dollars. This AP report notes widespread disruption and peril along coastal communities.
Neutral mediators met again in Shanghai to renew efforts to end fighting as reports surfaced of a major new offensive developing along northern and western battle lines near the cov and possible involvement by Chiang Kai-shek in the campaign.
Convicted in circuit and county courts, eight men sit in the county jail awaiting transport to the state penitentiary. Jail officials say the shipments will begin within a week to the penal institution.
Federal court schedules trials on seed loan charges for 13 defendants including County Agent J H Witherington and Solicitor Mullins. One defendant, Thomas L Hutchins, pled guilty, while Nora Knox Judith Clingo and others await trial. Trial date set for Monday pending judge's rulings on demurrers.
Do than Camp Woodmen of the World No 131 in Maryland will host a 7 34 p m meeting with an entertainer from Maryland as a surprise guest. T M Holland, secretary, said the entertainer’s identity would remain a secret. The event will be held at the W O W hall.
Thousands of unemployed residents massed at the Ford Motor Co plant in Dearborn, Michigan, leading to a deadly clash. Four marchers were killed and scores injured, including Harry Bennett and several officers, as authorities prepared for a second march.
The Snyder-Floyd Flyers bring aerobatics parachute jumps and aerial feats to Dothan this Saturday and Sunday. Jerry Weasling, 18, will perform multiple jumps including a mile high delayed parachute drop. Wessling’s first local jump follows 177 performed in Florida that week. Frank Snyder, stunt pilot, recently rode in the Florida State Air Tour and Miami National Air Meet with top placements.
R M Carswell was elected eminent commander of the Dothan Commandery No 25 Knights Templar at the annual election. Other officers named include J M Cooper generalissimo B P Johnson senior warden M B Ramage captain general J L Wilks senior warden W B Acree junior warden J L Wilson treasurer J S Talley recorder O M Murphy prelate H H Alder standard bearer M Bentley speed bearer J F Chaiker warden J J Crary sentinel.
In a municipal election in Dothan, I. C. Ezell led S. B. Wooten by 178 votes with 788 to 610, while W. F. Martin won city council president. J. P. Botts topped all candidates with 1,442 votes and I. C. Bates earned 1,197 in Ward Two. Runoff set for April 11 and Mayoral runoff between Ezell and Wooten appears likely.
A sacred harp sing will be held at the J W Chonan home on the Montgomery avenue tomorrow night. It was announced today. Those in charge of the sing invited all singers and friends to be present.
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