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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1932
Page
2
In Auburn Alabama on April 28 forty four boll weevils emerged from winter cages to warn farmers that extensive cotton damage is likely this summer. The weevils, survivors of 1,032 released last October by Auburn entomology experts, exceed last year’s count of zero. Professor J M Robinson said the finding signals heavy damage unless weather aids natural control.
Dr S Parkes Cadman voiced approval on Sunday for a prohibition referendum under certain conditions in New York. He responded to the question about where the measure should apply and urged careful consideration of the terms and enforcement.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co offers an accident policy paying up to $100 monthly for 24 months for disability and $1,000 death benefit for $3.50 yearly. Over 88,000 insured. ages 10 to 70 eligible. No money required now. send name address age beneficiary and relationship for 10 days free inspection. Limited offer. 30 write today.
The Rev. T. E. Jones of LaFayette Street Methodist Church warned Sunday night that earthly values will be useless in the hereafter. He cited Babe Ruth’s fame and salary as evidence that skills valued on earth do not carry over, urging godliness as profitable in both worlds and promising peace and safety on the golden shore.
A clergyman supports a referendum on prohibition, stating he is for it and would submit the issue to voters if clearly defined as a choice between the Eighteenth Amendment and the wets’ alternative. He emphasizes precise definition of the alternatives for a fair vote.
A fragment lists players Terry Grants Ruth Yankees Collins Cardinals Averill Indians Gehringer Tigers along with totals described as league totals and grand total figures. The readable content is sparse and lacks clear event context or dates.
The American League standings show Washington leading with 12 wins and 4 losses. New York and Cleveland are close behind, while Detroit St. Louis Chicago and Philadelphia Boston trail with mixed records. Yesterday results: Philadelphia beat Boston, Chicago defeated Cleveland, New York beat Washington, St. Louis edged Detroit. Upcoming games: St. Louis at Cleveland, Detroit at Chicago, Philadelphia at Boston, New York at Washington.
Fragmentary standings and results list with city matchups and team scores including Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia New York and Memphis plus scattered numbers and codes. The text mixture shows yesterday's results for Knoxville Little Rock and other cities with incomplete context.
Governor Miller proclaims an election for a proposed constitutional amendment in Jasper and statewide. The measure allows Jasper to issue water works bonds up to 700000 dollars for utilities. Proclamation requires publication weekly for eight weeks before May 3 1932 in Alabama newspapers.
Governor Milbama proclaims a statewide election on May 3 1922 to approve Article enabling Forestry Districts in Alabama. It allows a tax up to five cents per acre for district lands and retroactive legislation from 1931. Notice to run weekly in eight newspapers across each county.
Birmingham set to dress up for the Elks national convention opening July 10 as 20 000 flags and banners will float in the breeze. A citywide decorating contract covers 55 blocks in the business district with Elks colors, emblems, and the national flag.
The retrial of Howard Hood versus Bank of Cottonwood in circuit court has been adjourned to next Friday. Hood was awarded $2,600 damages in the first trial.
Auburn May 2 AP The selection of officials for the 1932 Atwater Kent radio audition progresses with 11 county chairmen named to choose committees that pick the top boy and girl singer in each county for statewide competition. County chairs include Mrs C C Pugh Eufaula Miss Iva Cook Anniston Mrs T F Plummer Andalusia Mrs Addie A Wilson Dothan Mrs Sara Hunt Vann Birmingham Miss Isabel Pope Mobile Miss Lily Byron Gill Montgomery Mrs Mildred White Wallace Columbiana Tuscaloosa Mrs Harry N Eddins Tuscaloosa and Mrs RL Cheatham Jasper in Walker County.
Hugh McInnis age 72 of Dothan route six died at his home at 2 a m Sunday after a long illness. The death ends a lengthy battle with illness and he is survived by relatives in the area. Funeral arrangements are pending local notices.\"
Survived by widow and children including Mrs Noliig Thoanpegy a Ariton pute three Mrs Hatton Walter Ennny and brother met McInnis of Eufaula with relative Annie Sutton of Atiten Funeral held today at the herds Burial followed in the chrch cemetery with Houston Funergs Orn charge
N Foster Store announces relocation from its former Shuai Baking Co site on W Main Street to 109 W Main Street Broadus Willoughy states. The business shifts to the new Broadus location effective today with the Jitney Jungie also mentioned in passing.
David Leggett Jr, aged 13, caught a fully grown ssf fish in the Gulf stream off Palm Beach. The specimen measured 93 feet three inches longer than a previous catch earlier this season, marking a notable achievement for the young angler.
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