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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1932
Page
5
A jumble of quotes shows Tim arranging a day with a fisherman who questions the plan while Tague asserts steadfast habit of catching the most when others doubt it. The piece shifts to local figures like Copeland Jr., Mowston, and officials debating debt relief and a paying day scheme.
In Chicago on May 21 AP reports William Rooney owner of 3.825? week of Prairie Pipe Me company sought a receiver. The action targets a 560 million dollar Consol dal CD corporation formed years ago by the merger of several Pipatine and oil firms. Rooney filed in federal court alleging matters related to the conglomerate's assets and control.
Auburn May 2 A survey by J B Wilson Auburn extension agronomist shows Alabama farmers spent 1 002 856 on improvements last year despite adverse business conditions. Terracing 144 000 acres valued higher by 5 per acre added 722 085 to land value while 9 631 drained acres rose 20 per acre for 102 420. The report notes 2 215 farm buildings and 16 dwellings built, 157 water systems installed and substantial purchases of improved farm implements, mainly cultivators, aided by county agents.
The column riffs on Democratic and Republican debt, minority rights, and changes to laws, arguing the nation has survived on both sobriety and folly. It mocks bookmaking drives, barber shop gigs, and penny pinching while noting Congress weighs economy bills as business pivots near a turning point. For color, it riffs on Gandhi, Hollywood, and Canadian fines for nudity.
A film adaptation of Edgar Wallace's best seller opens Wednesday at the Alabama Theatre. The Menace stars Walter Byron as Ronald Quayle with Bette Davis as his steadfast sweetheart and E B Warner as Inspector Beotland Yates. Natalie Moorhead and others round out the notable cast. Directed by R William Neill, the production features striking settings and a tale of vengeance and pursuit of truth.
Barrymore and Twelvetrees headline the RKO picture States Attorney coming Sunday to the Houston theatre. John Barrymore stars with Helen Twelvetrees supporting, while a strong cast including William Boyd Mary Duncan and Emond brings courtroom drama and romantic conflict to the film.
In Monroeville Alabama May 21 AP Dr A F Harman state superintendent urged that county and city boards of education and boards of trustees refrain from reopening schools this fall until budgets can be balanced The address opened the Alabama Education Association campaign to inform citizens about school conditions He outlined three options to avoid deficit including reducing appropriations and warned that many rural systems may have to stay closed indefinitely.
Dorothy MacKaill stars in Safe In Hell based on the Gilda Carlton tale. Don Cook leads a notable cast including Ralph Harolde, Morgan Wallace, Victor Yarcont, John Wray, and Nina MacKinney as a dramatic servant girl wronged by her employer. William A. Wetman directed.
Big doings at the Strand theatre next week feature three all star attractions. Jack Holt and Ralph Graves reteam in Dirigible with Fay Wray, plus a romance drama Women of Experience starring Helen Twelvetrees and William Bakewell. Tom Keene headlines Partners with King of the Wild chapter, all amid light comedy and prime showings.
Movie listings show State's Attorney with John Barrymore and Helen Twelvetrees at Strand, plus Woman In Room 1 with Elies Landi Neil Hamilton and Ralph Belamy. Also Cohen and Kelley in Worthwon, Greeks and A Word For Them, Dirigible with Jack Hiatt Fry Wrey, A Woman of Experience with Helen Twelvetress.
A Houston theatre opening Wednesday presents The Woman In Room II Elson Landi's Intest For drama based on the famous play name. It follows a young wife whose experiences drive the plot and highlight the impact of divorce on the innocent victim.
The article outlines a high profile divorce drama amid a jealous ex partner scheme. It highlights Henry King directing the project that stars Mies Land and features Ralph Batlamy, Netham Iton, Myrna Loy, and Gilbert Re, with industry speculation about a best screen role for Land.
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