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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1932
Page
5
A column of remarks from Clarence H. May Roy O Hi Rev A Shafer Fred Holmes Howard Rogers J N Newton Judge Burkett and 3 R Sellers covers election fairness box splitting golf jail work wood chopping and Lindbergh baby news omissions. The mix blends politics, humor and local color with brief observations from community members.
B Wooten, a mayoral candidate who placed second to L C Ezer in the first Democratic primary, declared he will stay in the race to the finish and fight to the end. He expressed optimism about a possible victory in the next primary tentatively set for April 4. W T Singletary was eliminated in the first primary.
Dr. John T. Ellis returns to Do after attending the third cal meeting of the Southeastern cal congress in Birmingham.
Harry S. Barger, special assistant general attorney, issues a formal statement correcting coverage of seed loan indictments in federal court. He states that pleas in abatement and motions to quash were treated as such and that the insurance paragraph was withdrawn, disputing earlier references to bribery and clarifying the court's actions in Dothan Alabama.
The Norris muscle Shoals bill for government operation on the Tennessee River won committee approval in a near unanimous vote. All members backed Norris except Senator Bankhead of Alabama, defeating Kean's alternative backed by Hoover and Alabama Tennessee officials.
Houston county commissioners awarded a contract to J. O D. Adams Co. of Indianapolis for 80 scraper blades valued at $000. Forty blades ship immediately with the rest to follow.
Alabama Legionnaires report 4 025 jobs secured through their drive led by Walter Knabe. The effort, aimed at reducing unemployment in Montgomery, reached a milestone as more than four thousand people found work.
A new Baptist church formed at Westview cotton mill village in western Geneva Alabama. Ministers T C Mahan Roy Ninger and A D Zbin den helped organize alongside Geneva Samson Hartford clergy. Thirty six charter members admitted Comer Walker elected church clerk B H Peel treasurer deacons I H Hatcher J C Mixon B H Peel Roy Ninger to pastor to conduct services monthly on the third Sunday afternoons.
An explosion in a gas purifying tank at the Public Service Electric and Gas plant in Camden New Jersey killed sixteen workers and injured four others. Rescue teams evacuated trapped laborers as cries of relatives filled the scene and fires were put out by firefighters.
Former Ward One councilman Froy Hall announces he will not seek re election in the Ward One run off but will withdraw in favor of incumbent T H McEntyre. He thanks Dothan voters for three years of support and expresses confidence in McEntyre.
Mrs. Elsie Peterman, 79, of Dothan route one, died at home after a short illness of pneumonia. She leaves five sons J W Peterman Chipsey M W J Peterman J L Peterman E D Peterman all of Dothan route one, three daughters Lila Battles Ida Battles and Byrd Woodham of Dothan routes four through seven. Funeral services were to be held this afternoon with Rev W M Bush officiating and Fellows & Forrester in charge.
Child welfare officials announced that last week penny cans in Dothan stores raised a total of 1275 dollars. Foster Street A and P Store led donations with Central Market in second place.
In Dothan, 12 men hungry for work reported to the free employment agency in cold winds. They will be sent seven miles out to cut wood or receive groceries in script. The agency may close if funds run out, despite a $28 donation from the Dothan Writers club. Employment headquarters moved across the street from its former site.
Governor Franklin Roosevelt swept the New Hampshire primary to lead Alfred Smith in the 1932 Democratic race. Eight pledged Roosevelt delegates to the national convention and four district delegates were also in his column, with a Republican ticket backing Hoover unresolved.
Baseball practice for the 1932 Dothan High School team will start next week if weather allows. Coach Paul Tubb says more than 40 candidates are expected, six lettermen back, and prospects look bright for a winning season. Games will be free to all spectators with funds raised via upcoming benefit shows. Two games with Marianna High School are set in Dothan within three weeks.
Special examiners Dr L S Nichols county health officer and Miss Zola Brewer county nurse inspect Geneva county school children for defects of the eyes ears teeth nails and look for tests for hookworms. January 897 February 1447 and about 60 percent in March bring total examined to 275 percent. A total of 1124 hookworm specimens have been sent to the state laboratory in Dothan with 583 positive.
Jack Ford and Roy Medley pleaded guilty to transporting liquor and began serving sentences. John Jones, Wille Gladden and Ruben Sauter, all listed as colored, left yesterday for the state penitentiary. Jones and Gladden were sentenced for larceny, Sauter for carrying concealed weapons.
W E West of Headland announced a large choir will attend the service at the Baptist church in Headland on Friday night. Singers were eager to bring their books to the sing.
J. H. Lynch of Dothan has been awarded by the Geneva County Board of Education the contract to build a six room wooden school at Hacoda Alabama to replace a fire damaged structure. The bid amount is 10208 dollars and 40 cents and work is to start soon.
Seven men arrested for violating the revenue law had bonds forfeited in county court. They faced charges of operating automobiles without the proper tag.
Police at Hopewell New Jersey said the kidnapped Lindbergh infant was not at the Lindbergh or Morrow homes and knew nothing of a Boston report claiming his return. The state police labeled as progress the single word from Trenton officials signaling cautious hope in the mystery case.
Edward Floyd a two year old from Dothan route four will return to Birmingham next week for changing casts placed on his feet to correct club feet. The Alabama Society for Crippled Children covers the treatment cost. welfare department pays transportation. City teachers will accompany the boy to Birmingham for the A E A conference.
Health department members announced plans and profile of the Old Bay south of the city have been completed. Drainage of the pond will be presented at the next city council meeting to eliminate a major mosquito breeding site. A second pond north of the city near the A C L tracks remains a mosquito concern.
A two hour play titled A Poor Married Man will be performed Friday night at the Selma church with interspersed comedy acts. Proceeds will go to the church. The event starts at 7 p.m.
Several cases were continued until next week in common pleas court today. Civil cases will also be heard at next week's session, Judge Keener Baxiey said.
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