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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1931
Page
4
A distressed Houston County aid appeal lists needs for children: tablets, clothing, underwear, and shoes. Specific cases include six children needing tablets, a year-old orphan boy needing shots and clothes, a ten-year-old boy needing a sweater, and a mother seeking dresses.
Bainbridge High School football team of 27 players and Coach Sheely arrived in Dothan for an afternoon clash with Dothan High, a bid to crown the Southwest Georgia and Southeast Alabama champions. Dothan, favored after recent wins, seeks another victory as Bainbridge aims to spoil the plan. Gate proceeds benefit both schools with a portion directed to child welfare work.
In circuit court today Elbert Pynes was acquitted in under five minutes after defense attorneys argued his innocence in a family dispute. The session proceeded toward the day’s docket as Augustin Whiddon faced a grand larceny charge for allegedly taking seventy dollars from Rufus Wells Store at Cottonwood.
Speakers include C C Moseley and C W John- son of Dothan and Houston counties, Dr F G Granger health officer, with reports from Dothan and Houston County PTAs. Program covers devotional, talks on financing state and county educational systems, health program, and PTA reports.
Montgomery officials freed 65 Alabama prisoners on Thanksgiving Day after Governor Bibb signing pardons. Each received $10 and doors opened from prison to new life. one elderly Black inmate at the capitol wept with joy as families awaited or journeyed toward fresh opportunities.
Slocomb High School overwhelmed Columbia High School 126 to 12 in Columbia. The visitors exploded with touchdowns in a track meet style game, while Columbia managed two touchdowns. The result closed Columbia’s football season and capped a modest year overall. A marriage license was issued here to Expy Adams and Ruby Hughes of Campbellton, Pi.
In Mt. Sterling Kentucky on November 27 AP reports peaceful Bluegrass town disrupted by witness intimidation linked to Harlan County mine murder trials. Evarts and local figures clash as defense seeks contempt citations for James Price and Carl Williams while witnesses are guarded after a pistol threat at a hotel. In Dothan fans celebrate Auburn 13 South Carolina 6 in a Southern game highlight with Tigers' two key scores amid high hopes.
Thanksgiving passed into history with no accidents reported at hospitals in the area, officials said. Police and hospital administrators noted calm observance and smooth traffic conditions across the region. The holiday drew families to gatherings and local festivities, with no major incidents recorded.
From Tokyo comes word that the Japanese government accepts the Chinese proposal to withdraw troops from Chinchow creating a neutral zone. The cabinet would resign if Japan’s army attacked Chinchow. A long telegraph exchange and air raids reported as Tokyo retalia tion for Chinese attacks on Tianjin. In Paris Briand stated the League Council has assurance Japan will not attack Chinchow.
Dothan firefighters fought five fires from noon to night on Thanksgiving. A house at 301 N College Street, owned by Mrs J O Williams, was set ablaze for the third time in two months, causing about 100 in damage. A Negro residence on Montgomery Highway burned beyond repair with an estimated 200 loss. Will C Fenn Jr lost a car fire on West Troy Street but limited damage. Grass at Morgen and Boulevard and a South St Andrews wood shed also burned, destroying wood.
Montgomery Nov 27 The Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States convenes in Montgomery Dec 34 after three days of committee meetings. Gov Miller welcomes delegates as presidents from Alabama College Wofford College Western Kentucky and other institutions speak on the two day program. The meeting closes Friday with Dr Fred J Kelly addressing education officials and officers elected for next year.
Dothan High accepts a challenge from Southwest Alabama champions Atmore High for a charity football game in Dothan. The December 4 contest fans hope for a top exhibition with all proceeds for charity except travel expenses. Atmore eyes a win as both squads arrive as district champions in a homecoming style matchup.
Hoke Smith, former Georgia governor, U S senator, and Interior secretary under Cleveland, died at his Atlanta home at age 76 after months confined illness. He served two terms as senator and was governor twice, with his condition turning critical yesterday.
A scoreless tie occurred as Young Junior High battled Florida in a close game with multiple late chances. Details are fragmentary but indicate strong defense by both sides and several near-misses near the final whistle.
The Weather Man compensated for prior leniency with a storm system bringing sleet and rain across the eastern U S. Snow covered parts of New York and New England while firmer snowfall occurred in Michigan and the Ohio Valley. Temperatures dipped into the forties and fifties as precipitation moved from the Great Lakes region to the Northeast.
Prison records show Montgomery at Hox 26 fam youth had its fling in state last year. Fragmented OCR text references youths, penalties, and locations with unclear details, indicating a criminal case or prison history involving a young person. No clear names or outcomes are readable.
Los Angeles November 2. A jury acquitted Alexander Pantages, the theatre magnate, in the retrial on charges of criminal attack against dancer Eunice Pringle. Jurors deliberated 63 hours and sought to review discredited testimony from both prosecuting witnesses and the defendant. The case resumed after jurors requested court time to refresh their memories on key testimony.
Hungarian actress Mitte Lye De Patt dies in New York at age 32 after a chicken bone lodged in her throat on November 19 leading to pneumonia and blood poisoning following its removal. She rose to fame in German cinema opposite Emil Jannings and sought Hollywood success. she married twice and is survived by two children.
Thirteen teenagers have been enlisted in the Red Cross chapter by the Negro tied drive. The gathering occurred today near Ran Anneutend. Officials Abe S and Magtesrevhern noted a turnout for the event. Authorities reported the threatened area remained calm as the group proceeded with the roll call and later dispersed after the meeting in Trav.
Eight Phenix City police veterans led by ex chief J M Blatt were found guilty of conspiracy to violate Prohibition in a landmark Alabama liquor case. The verdict sent several to federal pris ons while many acquitted. sentences ranged from 15 months to two years with fines and suspensions.
Market report on cotton pricing and trading activity from T W Palmer and Company. Includes prevailing rates, recent price movement, possibly regional demand cues, and brief market commentary for buyers and sellers.
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