Fatalities Rise As Resort Outings Go Awry
A report notes fatalities linked to resort outings and weather conditions. Authorities investigate numerous incidents involving visitors and staff amid hazardous conditions at recreation sites.
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1932
Page
4
Drowning, Motor Vehicle Deaths Spark North Carolina Toll
A flood of weekend tragedies across the South leaves nine dead and many drowned in North Carolina and surrounding states. The year’s heavy travel weather is blamed for accidents, including motorcycle crashes, a pistol discharge fatality, and a train collision. Alabama notes losses tied to overturned cars as the nation records numerous outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accesas
Poe
South
Algbame
Roosevelt
Wilas
Birmingham
Penny can drive aids county child welfare fund
About 315 children in Aton county benefit from penny can collections for the welfare department. Funds cover medicine, school supplies, and shoes. Mrs. G M Collins, a welfare worker, pleads for larger donations this month to avoid future shortfalls for orphans in boarding homes. The group plans a fall drive in Demarcary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aton County
Welfare Department
Collins
Colina
Woman, 69, Dies Near Dothan From Apoplexy
Funeral held at Rocky Church for Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens who died at home Saturday after a stroke. Services conducted by Rev. Burfe and burial in church cemetery. Survived by two sons Paschal C and W Meyers of Dothan route seven, two daughters Mrs Mattie P of Dothan route seven and Elsa Branton of Newton, and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poural
Elizabeth Stephems
Rocky ‘Mme} Church
Bur
Pursel
Wnt
Dorling
Rhodes
Stephens
Iow Woos
Paschal
3. C
W. Meyers
Dothan
Mattie (Mpfed
Elsa Branton
Newton
Waters
Benes Mot
Dothen
Weed Bepnens
Birmingham
Pneumonia Fatal to Morris Child Nita Ettenbeth Morris
A one month old daughter of Mrs Max Morris at 510 Day Street died after repeated pneumonia hospitalizations. Funeral arrangements will be held tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. with burial in the city. The hospital and family were cited in the report, with officials noting the death and the ongoing protest hearing on freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nita Ettenbeth
Max Morris
Défore Deltig
Mitte
Tiny One
I. Tomorow
AE Sharer
Esvial
Rhodes
Tubercular girl enters hospital in Denver Colo
Dothan Alabama raised more than 300 for a tubercular girl and she was admitted to National Jewish Hospital in Denver. A letter from the hospital medical director confirms her entry and seeks clarification on fund use as 250 remains. The donor group led by Myer Blumberg learned of the admission and awaits further guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Nation Jewish Hospital
Denver
Colo
Mysr Blumberg
Dothan Eagle
National Jewish Pital
Myer Blumberg
Alabama
Bluenberg
I. D. Bronfin
Extra policemen guard Capitol amid feared Communist march
Washington May 16 AP Extra policemen were detached to the capital after reports that Communists planned to march on the Supreme Court chamber. Officials termed the fear of a demonstration precautionary and noted the case of seven Negroes sentenced to death has stirred agitation, with no expected appeal before the Supreme Court term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court Chamber
Scottadoro
Supreme Court
D Daughtery chosen as Third District Republican delegate
W Daughtery of Slocomb will be the Third Congressional district delegate to the National Republican Convention in Chicago in June. He was elected at a district meeting that drew ten Alabama counties. J R Paneey of Ashford named alternate delegate with other Third district officers also elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Daughtery
U. 3
Slocomb
Chicago
Daughtery
Alabama
J. R. Paneey
Ashford
Sloo
Commissioners Let Lumber Contracts
Contracts for lumber to be used in building and repairing county bridges were awarded to J. L. Wofford and Crosby Lumber firm. The commissioners at meeting approved payments totaling 35 dollars for 16-1/2 feet and 29,000 feet of lumber, with costs for another purchase around 51 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howes
Awar Fay J. L .Wofford
HOT One
Crosby Lumber Firm
Two County High Schools Graduate Sixty Seven Pupils
Graduation exercises will be held at two county high schools on June 3. Sixty seven pupils will be graduated from Columbia and Ashford high schools, with students completing their academic work as final exams proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adala
of Education
Columbia
Ashford High School
Flour aid arrives in Dor for distribution
More than 5000 sacks of flour from the Red Cross arrived last week and two carloads were distributed at the Dor employment headquarters on E Troy street. Eligibility is limited to those in need with no government pension or means of support. Unentitled recipients are asked to report to local Red Cross officials or Salvation Army leaders for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Dor
E Troy Street
Brat
Dethan
H H Brown
Wallace Malone
Dothan
Fed Cross Committee
Victor Tidman
Salvation Army
City Owned House Destroyed By Fire Near Cemetery
A city owned house near the cemetery on East Malin Street was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin Saturday morning. Firemen, aided by a strong wind, reported total loss of the building and part of the furnishings owned by Walter Wadkins, the occupant. Insurance coverage valued the loss at about $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Malin Street
Walter Wadkins
Dothan High School to Graduates Sixty Four in 1932 Class
Diploma ceremonies set for May 26 at city hall with 64 members of the senior class to receive diplomas. Dr B T Waites will deliver the baccalaureate address at 11 am. The class includes 34 boys and 30 girls from the 1932 Dothan High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Dothan High School
Young Junior
B. T. Waites
Birmingham
The
Methods 1St Church
City Hall
Bill Andress
Fay Askew
James ‘Baughman
Jack Hell
Young Booz ‘Er
Parkes Brows
Newton Chalk
Willie Chapman
Hayes Clark
Charles Creech
Saxon Dykes
Andrew Fisher
Jack Ford
Kesy Lawson Forrester
Frank Moss Gaines
Randolph Gilbert
Oswald Granger
Whit Green
Fred Holmes
Sam Kelly
V @ Lackey
Robert McCarty
Alten McCall
Woodrow Miller
Robert Pemberton
Rudolphus Riley
Wenzel Riley
Huey Stevens
Lone Eagles Editorial Reflects on Hope and Decay
Bruce Catton editorial discusses national mood and dark times, contrasting earlier optimism with present doubt. The piece laments societal strain, calls for steadfastness, and evokes shared struggles amid a turbulent era.
Owen Young Declines Democratic Presidential Nomination
Owen D. Young has definitively stated he cannot accept the Democratic nomination for the presidency in a letter to John Crowley publisher of The Little Falls Times. Crowley had urged Young to accept the nomination, but Young cited reasons not to be argued with and did not change his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Falls
Owen D. Young
John Crowley
The
Little Falls Times
Young
Crowley
Captain Dollar dies veteran of shipping and lumber
Captain Rabe, a longtime mariner and lumber industry figure, died after a brief illness at his home. He had recently retired from active service following a career spanning ships, docks, and regional timber trades. He passed away after a two day illness with bronchial complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palafall
Call
Rabe
Bolas
Hig Bone
Visitors Day Planned at Local Schools on Wednesday
Kathie reports on pupil work as the school year ends with exhibits at the high school. Visitors can tour 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. to see home economics, manual training, crafts, and a model house built by boys and decorated by girls. A fashion show and health demonstrations accompany displays. officials urge public attendance to judge the schools’ progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathie
City Board of Education
Pothan
Fudge
Yourselven
10 CHARGES MADE IN KELBYS LETTER TO SENATOR BLACK
Kilby accuses Senator Black of political silence for gain and of backing a referendum, and of deserting the Democratic party in 1928. He charges improper alliances with party leaders in 1930, dual loyalties on adjusted compensation, and nepotism involving his wife and staff. Kilby demands a public answer within four weeks before Alabama voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Hugo L. Black
Thomas E. Kilby
United States
Jodas
Black
Kirby
Assuria
Anti Saloon League
Democratic Party
Ur American
Slegal
Atate Democratic Committee
Allence
Norrin
Lister Hill
Senate
Fanny
Franny
Washington
Laboratorys New Assistant Arrives Amid Lindbergh Case Turmoil
Reports from Hopewell New Jersey reveal police intensifying efforts in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case. Dr John Condon, who negotiated the ransom, appeared at New York police headquarters with three associates. Investigators searched for a likeness of the extortionist while tracking notes and bank alerts for the $50,000 ransom. Police warned banks to report suspicious bills as they pursue leads on the five-man gang involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Norman Schwore Kopf
United States
John Condon
Tia
New York
New Jersey
Bureau of Criminal Identifiation
Ager
John Hughes Curtis
Col Lindbergh
Rimaci
Col
Pang
Colinabergh
Afs
Pine Pearrbers
Curtis
Firet
Athengan
Dr Condon
Gough
Demat
Brareh Laboratory
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Asete
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Frank Callaway
Court of Appeals
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Jake Vaughn
Houston Creuit
Vaughn
Ethel Vaienn
Mnid
Tauchmens
Reyholés
Lone Eagles
Bruce Catton
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Ataie
Jy Bk Ek
Tate Popnee
Rene
Owen Young
Captain Dollar
Kelby
Senator Black
Laboratory
Boak
DR. Condon
Gang
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