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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1930
Page
3
The record lists open high low and settlement data for NC cotton futures across multiple months including December January May and July with figures showing intraday ranges and last prices. Trading activity appears extensive with numerous price points across months and markets.
Funeral services were held today for Sam Crumpler one of three killed when a light speed truck rear ended a cottonseed truck on a Midland City highway. Identified victims also include Mrs Betty Ivey and Henry Keen. survivors listed from Dale County Ozark Enterprise and other areas. Bodies of Mrs Ivey and Henry Keen to be sent to Kissimmee Florida for burial with arrangements by agents home.
Floyd Roettger, 12, from Campbell Creek school, recalls Miss Proctor bravely guiding children to safety as the building collapsed. He described darkness, a loud roar, then the crash and the scramble to aid injured classmates Delbert Sharp and Marguerite Zorline.
Mothers urged to use Phillips Milk of Magnesia to ease infants digestive issues and constipation. The ad touts mild laxative effects, referencing sour belching feverishness and colic, claiming a teaspoonful replaces part of lime water for neutralizing cow's milk in feeds. It promotes a free booklet, urging readers to request Overful Information from The Phillips Co., 170 Varick St, New York.
The article recalls Captain Fried’s North Atlantic rescues aboard the Roosevelt Antinoe Florida missions. He located a sinking steamer, stood by through brutal weather, and saved 25 then 82 mariners earning the Navy Cross and widespread praise. Recognition came from US Navy, British press, and New York City officials.
New York AP reports that Joe Savoldi, Notre Dame fullback star, will appear in the benefit football game between the Notre Dame all stars and the New York Giants on Sunday December 14. Savoldi recently withdrew from school amid martial difficulties but will join the all star lineup for this charity event.
The Wilson school and teachers invite the community to a Thanks giving program and a box supper on Friday night at 7 15. November 31 1930 is listed. Kate Jeffries is principal.
A large number of friends attended a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos Creel Friday night with music enjoyed. Fay Ellis visits his sister Velma Hatfield. Jim Holloway visits Bid Holloway near Malvern Saturday. Families including the Smiths and Holloways visit, B. L. Holloway’s sixty first birthday celebrated with friends and relatives. Arnley Hall ill at home. Pearl Kirkland visiting Elizabeth Holloway. Voncell Smith returns from Keyton after visiting Annie Laurie Bigby. James Bigby calls on Pearl H Kirkland. Gus Brown and brothers go to Geneva. Rain has affected the community. Holloways and Mary Deal attend a sing at Herbert Kenesaw’s. Lassiter Dean visits A. R. Holloway. Nadine, Marie and Vodi Mae Holloway visit Mary Deal. Georgia Holloway recuperating from illness. Fred Holloway visits A. R. Holloway. quilting party at Elizabeth Holloway’s with many guests. Will Davis and wife announce marriage of Valeria to Coy Dean on Sunday November ninth, 1900s era. couple currently with Coy’s parents. Arthur Morgan visits Jasper Smith.
Jackson County farmers using six seed harvesters and two combines expect to save more than 5,000 bushels of soybean seed and 2,000 bushels of jespedera seed. report to County Agent J. T. Gowder notes plans to extend acreage for the year.
A new soup kitchen run by Al Capone feeds thousands of unemployed men daily. The scene shows a long line as doors open for servings of soup meat bread doughnuts and coffee. Reports claim the operation is licensed by the gang chief.
The State Baptists Pastors Council welcomed today by Mayor P. M. Matthews. J. P. Boone reported the program committee and Rev. F. M. Barazz of Montgomery preached the opening sermon. Reposts of young peoples work were to be made in the afternoon. Tomorrow will consider a proposed college merger after trustees annual reports. An educational program will be outlined.
Gulledge Brothers of Chilton county donated 120 acres of land for a home for aged and dependent Negroes in Alabama. The project aims to serve the state, with $5000 of the $16000 cost already paid and a drive that has yielded 320 acres for the site. The movement's home office is in Montgomery.
David Belasco, veteran Broadway producer, remained gravely ill with pneumonia in New York. Doctor Jerome B. Wagner said his condition was unchanged but he rested comfortably. Belasco learned that his second year production Tonight or Never was well received at the Lasasco theater premiere. He is 76 and had been in Baltimore for show polishing before returning to the city.
The regular meeting of Dothan lodge No 466 A F and A M is tonight at 7 o clock. All members are urged to attend as there will be work in all degrees. W M M H YARBROUGH and Sec y PAT WARRICK sign.
Lisbon report says Maurice Dornier told Gay that the planned trans Atlantic DO X seaplane flight will probably be abandoned due to adverse weather along the Portuguese coast and across the ocean.
A brief note states a request to produce double the seed quantity next year to meet a felt need in Alabama. No dates or organizations are provided, but the plan aims to supply increased seed amounts to address local demand.
A scrambled text fragment mentions bladder weakness and disjointed phrases about testing and money. The readable parts resemble a stray notice or misOCR, offering no clear event, dates, or identifiable entities.
George H. Hurford a 53 year old Tulsa bookmaker was found safe at his country estate after 33 hours blindfolded by two masked men who abducted him Sunday night from his home and released him near Chetopa Kansas. He said the captors had been misinformed and claimed no ransom was paid. Authorities identified him by an Oklahoma hunting license. He was held in a car most of the night and released at 3 am.
Albert Gruno, 21, told sheriff's officers he fired the shot that killed his mother, 65 year old Mrs Pauline Gruno, last Thursday near Harrison. He claimed the killing was an accident after finding her body in their home and said $3,000 believed hidden there was missing. Gruno was arrested Friday and questioned for days before his admission.
Franklin D. Roosevelt reaches Warm Springs Georgia for a restorative vacation with his companions. Crowds cheer as torches light the route to his cottage while a speaker hails him as a great leader of democracy. He makes no political comment and plans to rest on the infantile paralysis treatment property he sponsored.
Eva Sanderson Child, third wife of former Ambassador to Italy Richard Washburn Child, files for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. case set for December. Child’s earlier marriages to Elizabeth Scott and Maude Parker ended in divorce. He bought a residence in 1918 and later married his current wife.
Three cases were tried in Cheuit court yesterday during the criminal week of the fall term. Frank Raley, charged with assault and battery, was passed over to the December court as the judge found him mentally unbalanced. The other two cases, Henry McLain and J EB Eldridge, for transporting liquor, were also continued to December term.
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