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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1932
Page
6
A garbled portside medley of college football forecasts for Thanksgiving and the days after. Various scores mix VPI, Kentucky, North Carolina, Michigan State, Tulane, and others with scattered team names and tentative results. Missing context and corrupted lines make specifics uncertain.
LUMBIA S C Nov 23 AP The Carolina Auburn football game originally set for Dec has been shifted to Birmingham Alabama. Dr L T Baker president of the University of South Carolina announced he regrets the change but the Alabama Polytechnic Institute had made such an attractive guarantee for the game in Birmingham that the South Carolina faculty and administration felt compelled to accept.
In Montgomery and Tuscaloosa, predictions mix with season hopes as Auburn Coach Chet Wynne touts his strongest squad since his arrival and faces South Carolina on Dec. 3 while Alabama trains for Vanderbilt and St. Mary’s. The Montgomery crowd also honors Michael Cody with a lasting golf quip and notes the Turkey Day clash between State Normal and Tuskegee at Cramton Bowl.
Miami, Nov 28 AP George Washington Femcett 87 died here yesterday He marched in the Confederate army at age 16 His home Opelika Alabama where he ran a mercantile business 58 years Survivors include five brothers J ess e Roanoke Ala Thomas Dallas Texas Judge R L Montgomery and Nathan Washington DC Three sisters Mrs Brit Tumlingon Mrs E P Nickle of Roanoke and Mrs A E Wwhite of Opelika
The funeral for 69 year old Robert C Spears who died Sunday morning while visiting his son Emory Spears in Abbeville was held Monday afternoon at the family home conducted by Rev. Mr. Skipmer of the Advent church. Local Masons presided at the graveside.
A family menu lists Cheese Souffle Prune Fruit Cake and Date Bread with preparation steps and serving ideas. In Brunswick Georgia, city commissioners finalize plans for the December 6 general election with managers J C Stiles G H Cook and Mrs Frances Beach to appoint clerks.
In Valdosta Georgia farmers report unprecedented interest in renting farms with inquiries rising sharply for this region. Local agriculture officials say demand exceeds previous records and reflects broader market activity.
A breakfast section lists stewed prunes and chilled oatmeal cream, ham omelet, bran muffins, and other morning fare. The spread emphasizes hearty, warm dishes suitable for a busy newsroom.
In Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague and a silk dyer group agreed on appointing an administrator of tracts at a rumored salary of 100 dollars yearly. The deal signals a notable alliance shaping local Democratic politics.
Auburn November 28 Sam McAllister varsity basketball and baseball coach would not renew his two year contract expiring December 1 and might take a coaching post at another college. McAllister joined Auburn staff in 1930 after coaching at St Viator College Bourbonnais IL where he studied. Since arriving he produced two Southern Conference championship baseball teams and his basketball teams finished near the leader group each season. He also coached the tackles on the football team and served as a scout for major games.
The article discusses creosote as a remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It notes medical cautions about dangers of lingering illnesses and presents creosote as a common, readily available treatment in past practice.
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