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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1933
Page
3
In a close vote of 1,198 cast, 686 favored keeping the aldermanic system and 512 supported a commission government. Ward Four provided the lone pro change, with 199 for and 183 against. Officials thanked citizens for the vote of confidence and urged cooperation to address city challenges.
Washington reports February figures from the Bureau of Census show Alabama ranking third in average spindle hours in commission cotton spinning mills. Alabama had 1,873,074 spindles in place on February 28, with 1,669,890 active during the month, totaling 462,921,120 spindle hours. an average of 247 hours per spindle. South Carolina led with 335 hours, followed by Tennessee 390 hours and Georgia 236 hours.
Police here issued alerts for two stolen automobiles. Both cars were reported traveling toward Cowan. One vehicle was stolen in Columbia and the other in Montgomery.
The Eagle issued special extras within 18 minutes of the last vote counted in the commission government election last night. Newsboys sold copies before supper as polls closed at 6 pm and the final ballot was tallied at 6 35 pm.
Alabama enacts the Carmichael act during a special session, banning sale of game fish from public waters while allowing private-property fish sales. It introduces nonresident licenses for seven days and sets annual fishing and hunting fees, defines public waters, caps daily catches, and sets minimum sizes for bass crappie white perch and other species. Enforcement rests with the State Game and Fish Department.
Smyrna church members passed resolutions deploring the death of W. D. Burdeshaw who served as deacon for 15 years and was a member for 35 years. He died March 8 and was honored for his years of service to the congregation.
Rev. J. L. Funderburk father of Mrs. Paul Porter of Dothan died suddenly at his Waycross home. He was a retired Methodist minister who served Headland and Coffee Springs churches and lived in Waycross four years. Survived by his wife and children Mrs. B. E. Calhoun Mrs. Paul Porter Mary Oulda Wesley J L Jr and Elmer Funderburk.
The Vermont state senate approved a measure by a 23 to 6 vote to license and regulate the sale of malt and fermented beverages with alcohol content not exceeding 3.2 percent by weight. The bill advances to the next stage.
Creel F. Parrish national guardsman was arrested by Sheriff Joe Rolling on a three count warrant sworn by J. H. Linch Mike Logue and Clarence May before Probate Judge H. K. Martin. The charges allege illegal voting without registration and oath taking and voting in a municipal election. Parrish, a six year guard member, had attempted to prove eligibility and requested a swift trial.
Alabama State Superintendent A F Harman argues overhead in state schools is below the national average but criticizes proposed economy measures as penny wise and pound fool ish. He warns drastic cuts could forfeit federal and philanthropic funds and hinder state and local disbursement oversight. He cites 5706 school buildings valued over 68 million dollars and 1931-32 total education spending of 18.5 million with 1.06 dollars overhead per 1 dollar spent.
In Birmingham on April 17 and 18 the Woodmen of the World will initiate a large class at the state convention. National president D E B Bradshaw of Omaha will be guest speaker and the initiates will be named the Bradshaw Class in his honor. The event was postponed from March due to a banking holiday.
Alabama lawmakers debated the income tax amid plans to bring Harrison sales tax bills to the House. Rep Tyler Goodwyn aims to move the Harrison tax from the calendar while the Senate advances salary-cut measures to save about 500000 annually.
Central and east gulf states expect increasing cloudiness with showers early in the week and again midweek. Temperatures near or above normal throughout the period.
Ola Arkansas reports L R Masters of Rusgsville killed by hotel operator A F Hendricks after a bank and postoffice burglary. Masters' two companions fled, firing at Hendricks as they escaped. The robbers' car was found on a railroad track and a posse, aided by tracking dogs, searched nearby Jowland for the fugitives.
Berlin March 25 AP Captain Herman Goering minister without portfolio told foreign correspondents that persecution of any man simply because he is Jewish will not be tolerated. He urged fair estimates of the German situation and said foreign groups abroad harm German friends by unfavourable reports. He noted Germany adopted stringent measures including the death penalty for further transgressions after early revolution excesses.
A well dressed unidentified woman about 40 was found shot to death in the Cedarbrook Country Club driveway near Philadelphia. Two bullets struck the body, one under the heart and another behind the head. A motorist found the scene and left without identifying himself. a handbag with a dollar bill and two .22 caliber shells was found nearby.
Oklahoma City report states Mrs. L. Lezo testified her husband is kept at home by beer and two bottles daily. The court fined Lezo $11 for possession of the brew as she spoke for her spouse.
Governor Miller ordered 80 members of Company C Engineers from Hartselle to prepare for duty at Decatur Monday to preserve order during the Scottsboro trials. The troops will operate under Judge Horton in Morgan circuit court as guards during the case involving seven Negro defendants and the Huntsville girls incident.
Washington March 25. A swift move to expand export trade is shown by a proposed reorganization of the commerce department's bureau of foreign and domestic commerce. Plans call for four small divisions under a director and assistant and a 50 percent cut in an appropriation of nearly four million dollars. Target trade focuses on Canada and Pan American nations.
Evansville Ind March 25 AP Despite light rains over the inundated district flood predictions were revised downward as the Ohio river crest moved toward the lower reaches. Residents in southwestern Indiana southern Illinois and western Kentucky expect the flood to pass with minimal damage though the Indiana pocket district saw lowland flooding and ninety families abandoned their homes.
Commander J C Clark of Birmingham in charge of naval recruiting visited the Dothan district recruiting office with his wife. He left for Montgomery via Troy after notifying Dothan officer Edgar L Brown that district enlistments would rise from 10 to 18 men next month.
From Chicago postmaster Arthur Co. Lueder to head a brewing firm he will leave the post. A Republican he is ready to move to the new job despite possible opposition to his displacement.
A Houston county delegation of merchants bankers and citizens will travel to Montgomery Tuesday to oppose the income tax measure in the Senate and the proposed sales tax in the House. They will meet Senator Julian Hall and urge rejection of higher taxes while defending Dothan’s economic interests. The article notes local opposition to a sales tax, potential cross border price impacts, and a legislative push with procedural moves to advance the tax proposals.
Gilfard Clobridge, 33, jailed for extortion letter to Col. Lindbergh, deemed low mentality by a December 1932 sanity commission with an IQ of 58. Former Syracuse State School inmate. funds provided for Bath New York transport. charged also with mailing liquor to Federal Judge Ritter. held on $10,000 bond.
Work advances on the Dothan to Ashford route with seven miles prepped for concrete and paving expected to begin in about three weeks. Ten miles from Dothan to Ashford will be paved with the remaining segment from Ashford to Alaga to follow, creating a paved link from Dothan toward Georgia.
Dunbar Dukate Company's seafood packing plant in Pas Christian Mississippi with about 500 workers resumed operations after a six week suspension. Management says the plant will run through the packing season as fleets of fishermen head out for the reopening.
In Kenosha Wisconsin on March 25 Esther Kavisco age six was found alive after firemen sifted through ashes for her body believing she had burned. She told the fire chief she had not been burned but was visiting a neighbor.
Sumter county farmers push a year round garden for every family with meetings showing benefits of a constant winter vegetable supply. The campaign aims to grow fresh produce across the county before year end.
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