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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1934

Page

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Rose Bowl hopes hinge on three nominees tests today

Three Rose Bowl contenders face pivotal tests as teams seek to clarify bids for the January classic. Stanford or Washington could emerge from the Pacific Coast race while Tulane faces Colgate in Yankee Stadium. LSU Alabama, Michigan State, Army and Navy Notre Dame also loom with major inter sectional matchups shaping the field.

New York Pacific Coast Pasadena Tulane Red Raiders Colgate Yankee Stadium Louisiana State Alabama George Washington Clemson Huey Long Washington Michigan State New York State Georgia Yale South Carolina Villanova Duquesne Oklahoma A M. Army Harvard Temple Carnegie Fordham Owls Arkansas’ Razorbacks Texas Baylor Southern Texas A. and Duke Wake Forest Washington & Lee Virginia Tennessee Mississippi State Vanderbit Sewanee Auburn Georgia Tech Florida Mississippi Loyals Texas Christian Utah Utah Aggies Rocky Mountain Colorado University Colorado Aggies Washington State Stanford Idaho

Americans Bow To Japanese Prince In 10-0 Victory

In Tokyo at Maiji stadium 65,000 watched the American barnstormers defeat the Nippon All-Stars 10 to 0 after paying obeisance to Prince Kitashirakawa. Lefty Gomez allowed two hits while Babe Ruth Eert Averil and Harold Waratler homered.

Tokyo America Nippon All- Stars Maiji Stadium Lefty Gomez Japan Babe Ruth Eert Averil Harold Waratler Gomez Jimmy Foxx Prince Kitashirakawa Imperial Family Nippon All Stara Foxx Sawamura Ynokawa Kurji

Theo Lacy Seeks Civil Rights Restoration in Pine Box Case

Theo Lacy, key figure in Alabama's $117,000 pine box scandal, asks the State Pardon Board to restore civil and political rights. He fled with $72,000 in a pine box in 1915, was convicted of embezzlement, served the minimum 16 years, and now lives near Columbus, Georgia. He appeared to file his plea.

Montgomery Ala Theo Lacy Alabama State Pardon Board Lacy Capitol State Convict Department Columbus

Midland City Football Squad Defeats Louisville 14 to 12

Midland City High extended its win streak to four with a 14 to 12 victory over Louisville Friday in Louisville. A blocked punt and sharp runs set up the first TD from the 45 yard line, and Midland City held the lead throughout. Next Friday’s home game pits Midland City against undefeated Houston County High.

Midland City High Louisville Midland City Midland City Boys Houston County High

TVA Staves Off Stop Fiat Seeks December Decree on Sales

TVA blocked a nationwide halt to its activities as Alabama Public Service Commission weighs a bid to permit TVA to buy 14 municipal power systems in North Alabama for about 2.2 million dollars. Judge Grubb denied a temporary injunction to 14 Alabama Power stockholders, set a December 10 hearing on the merits, and scheduled November 14 to consider dismissing the suit.

Birmingham Ala TVA Tennessee Valley Authority Alabama Public Service Commission North Alabama W. I. Grubb U.S. District Court Alabama Power Company Public Service Commission Grubb TVA and Power Company Authority Act James Lawrence Fly Sn Weitor Chester Bingham Power Company Johnson

Social Advisors (Continued From Page One) News Roles

National League of Women Voters lists Washington figures Grace Abbott and Raymond Moley among advisers. In New York City George H. Nordlan chairs the Fraternal Order of Eagles group. St. Paul includes George Berr and Josephine Roche with Rocky Mountain Mill Company. John G. Winant governs New Hampshire while Louis J. Taber leads the National Grange in Cleveland.

National League of Women Voters Washington Grace Abbott University of Chicago Raymond Moley Today Paul Kellogg New York City George H. Nordlan Order of Eagles St. Paul George Berr International Printing Pressmen

Blinded by fog autos collide at Cottondale Florida

Vision obscured by early morning fog leads to a two car collision in Cottondale Florida injuring B. J. Lindsey 78 of Capps Alabama. Lindsey traveling with his two daughters son and daughter in law sustained head and chest injuries. Other occupants unharmed.

Cottondale Fla B. J. Lindsey Capps Ala Lindsey

Dothan Peanut Market Prices and Church Attendance Ad

Market notes show No 1 runner peanuts at 82 cents and No 1 Spanish peanuts at 60 cents. Also a church notice seeks every Foster Street Church member to attend Sunday services at the local building.

Dothan Peanut Market Foster Street Church

Tradition Plays Part To Brighten Dixie Grid Card

Dixie grid program opens with Alabama Tulane LSU leading the SEC in a day of intersectional clashes. Alabama hosts Clemson. Tulane faces Colgate. LSU meets George Washington. Georgia meets Yale. Vanderbilt-Sewanee and Georgia Tech-Auburn renew old rivalries. Friday results include Millsaps’ field goal win and several regional wins.

DIXIE Atlanta Alabama Tulane Louisiana State Clemson Crimson Tide New York Colgate Tennessee Mississippi State Knoxville Florida Mississippi Gainesville Kentucky Southwestern Memphis Vanderbilt Deep South Centenary Tulsa Tule Toyota Texas Christian New Orleans Orlethorpe Washington Catholic University Chattanooga Mercer Birmingham-Southern Tampa Spring Hill Millsaps Bih Bob Womack Presbyterian Newberry

Armistice Day Tragedy Ends Victory Parade

After soldiers cheer Armistice, German fire from no mans land kills seven in Lieutenant C s unit. He sees the time as one minute to eleven, but it is five past eleven, prompting a fatal pistol shot. End of the war sparks global jubilation amid tragic losses. Fr idays football finals follow with numerous scores across colleges.

No-Man's Land New England Aberjlin Nazi Germany Germany

Revival set by Rev Adier Tievite in Edrewind Drive

The Rev Adier Tievite a Jewish Christian evangelist from Danville TH will lead revival services at the Assembly of God mission on Edrewind Drive at Toa a elack Sunday nipot. The public is invited to hear Rev Mr Le vite.

Adier Tievite Danville Assembly of God Mission Edrewind Toa A'Elack Mr Levite

Government considers large family loans to cut relief rolls

The Roosevelt relief agency tests rural rehabilitation by lending funds for work stock land and supplies to farm families and others on city relief rolls. Hopkins calls expansion essential predicting eventual reach to many needy city workers investing in private livelihoods amid budget pressures and new programs.

Harry L. Hopkins America Hopkins Relief Administration

Armistice Eve Reflections Across Europe and Britain

Reports from Paris London Vienna recount armistice eve tributes and public sentiment. In Paris torches mark the tombs of France and Belgium unknown soldiers with exchanges planned between Paris and Brussels. Germany calls armistice a day of humiliation while British crowds mark the 11th anniversary with vivid scarlet poppy drives. Vienna notes Armistice Day amid civil conflicts and national reflection.

Lynn Martin Cantey’s Youthful Pallbearers Listed

The 18 year old son of Mr and Mrs Cecil B Cantey died after an appendectomy led to peritonitis. Funeral at 2 PM from 509 West Main Street with Rev W L Dockery officiating. Active pallbearers named John Ed Watford Charles Roberts Seth Scarborough Lester Portevant Marvin Walden Frank Bennett. Houston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dothan High School Dothan Tagle Aective Lynn Martin Cantey Cecil B. Cantey Main Street W. L. Dockery D.D John Ed Watford Charles Roberts Seth Scarborough Lester Portevant Marvin Walden Frank Bennett Henry King Paul Tubb Bill Longrear Bert Ussery J. R. Chamblee W. A. Barnes Jack Zeigler But Reynolds Dan Hutchinson Charles Smart Willard Harris Jack Frazier Faulkner Buddy Speight Richmond Flowers Paul Lane R. L. Brown Russell Wrenn James Reverett Robert Poyner Julian Kirkland Dudley Barnes Din Hertzog Poyner Barnes John C. Renfroe John David Shanks Ross Stephenson Levi Thrower Warren Saxon C. . Baker Houston Funeral Home

Dothan Princess Named for Birmingham Debutante Ball

MISS ETHARINE LIDDON SMITH OF DOTHAN selected as the Dothan princess for the Birmingham Debutante Club Christmas Carnival Ball on November 23 to aid the Crippled Children's Clinic. Chosen by Mrs. A Y Malone, the Dothan ball chair, the event aims to fund a larger clinic building. The princess will be hosted by the club from Friday morning to Sunday morning with a queen and ladies in waiting. Other Alabama cities are invited to send princesses with escorts and a monetary gift for the clinic. A treasure chest will present funds to the queen during the court introduction after a half hour entertainment, followed by dancing.

Etharine Liddon Smith Dothan Birmingham Debutante Club Birmingham A. Y. Malone Dothanix

Condition of Captain and Seamen After Caliche Blast

Alabama Nov 10 AP Coast Guard reports the Caliche hull fire and explosion left Captain J. I. Fitzgerald and 10 seamen injured, status unchanged. Mess boy Frank Benancho is missing and presumed killed. search aboard the tanker’s towing vessel not confirmed.

Mobile Ala Caliche J. I. Fitzgerald Frank Benancho Coast Guard Benancho

Prowlers Steal Shirts From Home Line on N Bell Street

Police report a theft at Joe Hilson's residence on N Bell Street last night with several shirts and pillow cases taken. A window screen was found removed at David Bradford's home this morning, indicating an attempted entry by the same thief.

Joe Hilson N. Bell Street David Bradford

Birmingham Southern Eyes Upset of Tampa Spartans

In Tampa, a 10,000-strong crowd was expected for the clash as Birmingham Southern Panthers, undefeated with six straight wins, were heavy favorites against the Tampa University Spartans, who held three wins and one loss.

Tampa, Fla Birmingham-Southern Panthers Tampa University Spartans Spartans

DOTHAN HOG MARKET REPORT SUMMARY

Market notes show hog categories with prices: heavies around 4.00, tops near 4.00, seconds about 2.00, thirds around 2.00, fourths near 0.25, and roughs listed with varied figures. Names or dates are not provided.

Dothan

Specialist List Furnishes Major Part of Activity

In a quiet stock market session, specialties led the activity while pivotal leaders trailed narrowly. News was fairly good and optimists prevailed as turnover reached about 650,000 shares, the largest Saturday total since July. Grains firmed midday though corn lagged gov crop estimates. Cotton and other commodities improved modestly. Bonds held a restricted groove with some US list support. Foreign exchanges eased as reactions to French cabinet changes faded.

Victor Eubane Associated Press New York U. S Doumergue Flandin

Auburn Gets Nod Over Tech Scuad

Atlanta November 10 AP rivalry renewed as Georgia Tech and Auburn meet in Atlanta. Tech faces quarterback woes with Shorty Roberts carrying the signal calling alone. Auburn’s Joe Bob Mitchell is sidelined with a chipped ankle. Both teams hold one win this season. Auburn has 19 all-time wins over Tech while Tech owns 15 and three ties.

Louisiana Tigers Huey Long George Washington Washington Georgia Yale New Haven South Vanderbilt Sewanee Nashville Georgia Tech Auburn Commodores Joe Bob Mitchell Tech Plainsmen Ted Atlanta Shorty Roberts Shorty Bill Alexander McKinley Oglethorpe Clemson Yellow Jackets

Veterans groups will not urge stores to close Monday

Darly announces Wiregrass Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion will not request local merchants to close for Armistice Day observances. The 16th anniversary of the world war will be marked quietly. City churches will hold a one minute silent prayer at 11 am, with Commander Sellers delivering a brief address five minutes earlier.

Darly Sellers Wiregrass Post Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Dethan

Foster Street Methoa Ist Church Welcomes Visitors

The Foster Street Methodist church invites all visitors to attend services and participate in community activities. The congregation emphasizes open hospitality and inclusion for neighbors and travelers alike.

Liverpool Cotton Prices Rise in Spot and Futures

In Liverpool on November 10, 300 bales of American cotton traded with spot activity up seven points. Quotations: strict good middling 7.53, good middling 7.23, strict middling 7.03, middling 6.88, strict low middling 6.73, low middling 6.53, strict good ordinary 6.33, good ordinary 6.03. Futures closed steady with Dec 6.60, Jan 6.60, Mar 6.57, May 6.53, and July 6.49.

Liverpool

Dothan Devours Ozark 88 to 0 in a rout

Dothan Tigers overwhelmed Ozark with an 88 to 0 win highlighted by captain Marion Walker scoring 14 points via a field goal, two touchdowns, and dangerous runs. Lamar Hart, Richmond Flowers, and Lamar Thrower contributed scoring drives while Willie Woods of Ozark showed bold running and punting.

Dothan Tigers Marion Walker Walker Tigers Lamar Hart Dothan Ozark Levi Thrower Dale County Tiger Skinny McInnish Woods Richmond Flowers Hart Flowers Toldfield Junie” McQuagge Byrd McQuagge Thrower Portman Abraham Lewis Metaigh New Main Wood Gre McInnish Parker Pope Blackmon Czark Woodham McLain Kirsley Helms Richt Pie Goodwin Rig Lisenby Howe

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