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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1932
Page
6
The AP report describes the Yale and Harvard captains facing off in a neighborhood style clash. John Wilbur of Cleveland anchors the Elis while Carl Hageman from Lorain lines up as rival end.
A report in the Alumni Bulletin shows Washington University has fallen from the largest unencumbered endowment to fifteenth place due to decreased income from investments or smaller donations. A campaign will press graduates to boost the alumni endowment fund.
Kansas City AP reports Pi the mathematical kind satisfies William A Luby head of the mathematics department at Kansas City Junior college The professor says Einstein would not be accepted as an alibi for a student to avoid knowing or accepted
A 175 yard long chalk carving of a great white lion marks the hillside at Whipsnade Zoo to warn aviators from landing. The zoo keeps animals unfenced but within barriers for safety and visitor access.
The article warns drivers that inattentive driving causes many accidents. It explains how a wandering mind toward scenery or storefronts leads to danger and urges motorists to focus solely on driving, pull over to view scenery, and park to talk with friends.
A three day deer drive on Alabama's 150000 acre national forest preserve began with 50 huntsmen under federal and state supervision. Hunters use dogs and shotguns, stay on designated stands, and must remain until sunset. Four big bucks were killed Tuesday with one deer allowed per hunter.
Steve Churchill earned the season’s longest hole-in-one in Youngstown Ohio on a 280 yard blind hole. After driving off he lost sight of the ball and hit another, only to find the first ball lodged in the cup upon reaching the green.
The British coal industry declares a return to coal as its battle cry to recapture business lost to oil. The plan pitches reviving the navy’s use of coal and modern coal consuming devices to fuel users, despite little navy enthusiasm.
In London Parliament hears need to curb traffic vibration damaging Westminster Abbey. Sir William Davison notes danger from traffic after Lambeth Bridge opening and awaits Abbey authorities and Westminster city reports before any action.
Brownsville Kiwanians edged the Skirts a girls team 28 to 24 despite 24 errors. C Barber starred in right field for the Skirts with five hits in five trips including a bases loaded homer.
The Chattanooga public library uncovered a note about Hal Divine winning an elephant from a circus man when Grover Cleveland won in 1892. Divine later regretted the win and returned the elephant to the circus.
Georgia Tech upset over Sabama showcases Norris Dean a Mississippi sophomore in his first full game. Dean's unexpected punting prowess saved the day as the Tide pressed toward Tech’s goal, signaling a new standout for Coach Bill Alexander.
Clarence Sieman in Menominee reports deer behaving like football players as a fawn knocks him down during a hunt. He retrieves his rifle to find the buck and fawn gone, leaving him puzzled by the unusual encounter in the brush.
A circuit court compromise cut a $229,960 assessment for the DeBerde beken Cosorporation in Walker County from $1,229,950 to $1,000,000 after the Alabama State Tax Commission refused a similar cut by the Board of Review. Tax assessor W. Z. Kelley announced the adjustment.
Fellow physicians of a lifetime gathered Monday for an honor banquet in Montgomery to recognize Dr. L. L. Hill for 50 years of medical service. Dr. J. N. Barker spoke as the state health officer as 83 Montgomery County Medical Society members presented a silver loving cup.
Geneva November 23 Special Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church completed a study on Indian missions during the week of prayer and self denial for home missions. Leaders were Mrs Malcom McWachern Mrs R D Yarbrough Mrs J H Johnson and Mrs Ralph Carter The textbook was The Red Man's Trail Each member made a personal self denial offering of five dollars for home mission work.
Salt Lake City AP reports attendance at the University of Utah nearly 100 percent as officials announce a fine for students cutting classes on the day before a holiday.
In Excelsior Springs Missouri an organized merchants and farmers anti theft association forms after more than 600 chickens vanish in two weeks. The note recalls past vigilante responses to horse theft.
Oklahoma A and M undergraduates seek to rename the college to Oklahoma State College while alumni resist. The graduates say agricultural and mechanical fails to reflect the school, and a former students association urged postponing further action until member opinion is gathered.
Authorities at Marshal College reported a gas well on campus yielding about 50 million cubic feet per day. Officials said the school’s needs would be met from the well and the surplus marketed.
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