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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1929
Page
2
Victor A. Tidman, Captain, announces the Salvation Army finance drive is postponed to the week of November fifth due to overlapping campaigns. Pledges should continue, with credit on new cards for payments made. Donations may be directed to Captain Tidman.
Dothan Masons will conduct a school of instruction led by Charles Riley of Enterprise, district lecturer, to prepare for grading two Dothan lodges. A preparatory session is set for Monday at 3 PM, with grading planned for Tuesday at 7 PM, and additional sessions Monday night and Tuesday. All interested Masons urged to attend.
Mrs. Ww. Pruitt and Henry Witherington say a carload of broilers will operate in February. County farm officials expect clear benefits for poultry raisers. Interested buyers should stock baby chicks by November first and use a home made brooder. full instructions available from Mrs. Pruitt or Mr. Witherington.
Australian ethnologists report a cave site at Mootwingee Gorge with flint tools arranged in a circle suggesting a long vanished culture. The party notes cave living aboriginals nearby as living remnants of stone age life. In Koenigsberg district court Walter Rintner is ordered to show cause why he should not be declared dead, acknowledging his actual death occurred 50 years ago but was not recorded.
Washington, Oct. 5. President Hoover and Prime Minister MacDonald, both plain men of humble origin, meet as friends to discuss ways to prevent a future misunderstanding between the United States and Britain. They will depart this afternoon for a Rapdlin river camp to spend the weekend together.
County schools plan a countywide intra mural athletics system to benefit more children. Miss Jessie Garrison will install for girls and Dr J H Sharman will plan boys activities. A spring play day aims to involve up to 8000 children, using one or two fields if needed. Officials expect age and weight groups with non handicapped competition.
Belgrade report notes King Alexander of Yugoslavia orders major renovations to the Royal Palace. Famous Franco-American painter George Scott is commissioned to create a gallery and war-themed canvases. Paintings depict King Peter during invasion fears and Serbian army retreats. The queen’s return with a third child prompts new nursery and Crown Prince Peter’s classroom. Palace renovations compare to Buckingham. Havana adds 200 convicts to Nueva Gerona colony on Isle of Pines.
Dothan High School beat Geneva 7 to 0 after a tense third quarter stalemate. Spann connected with Williams for a late touchdown and Williams added the extra point, sealing a closely fought game with Dothan advancing midfield at the finish.
Local scout troops held meetings last night with focus on the fall program. Troop seven met at the Presbyterian Church with 10 seats present before visiting troop 25 at Foster Street Methodist Church. Troop 35 elected Robert Cox John Crawford Joe Riley and Jack Riley as patrol leaders. Reorganization meetings were held for troops 48 and 437 at Lafayette Street Methodist Church and the First Baptist Church. Interest was high in a complete reorganization.
In Los Angeles on October 4 a statutory charge against Alexander D Pant ages was brought by a twenty year old... The case touches his wife Mrs Swix Pantages who faced an appeal in superior court and a possible sentence of ten years in San Quentin for manslaughter in a fatal automobile collision involving a Japanese victim.
American jazz bands from Paris perform in Madrid amid mixed reviews as critics warn of too much jazz. Spain experiences growing American cultural influence with films, a Brooklyn bullfighter drawing attention, and a new reader club. American telephones and radios spread nationwide.
Canon City Colo Oct 5 The Colorado state prison riot moved from gunfire to inquiry with an eight fold investigation underway and funerals planned for 12 dead. Seven guards died in the mutiny and massacre while five convicts perished. J Edgar Hoover heads the federal inquiry joined by seven agencies in a sweeping study.
Charlotte Oct 5 The state presented evidence in the third trial of seven defendants for the slaying of Police Chief Q O F Aderholt of Gastonia. Four of the accused were linked to the fatal shooting as eight witnesses testified on the first day. Court officials forecast an early verdict. Two witnesses said the first shots came from the strikers colony of guards.
Montgomery Oct 5 F F Dawson railroad clerk was killed today when he leaped from a skidding car thought to turn over Two other occupants escaped uninjured as the machine plunged into an embankment He is survived by his wife and five children Versailles France a tourist city now officially recognized by decree establishing a Chamber of Tourist Industry and authorizing a tax on hot patrons Berlin Oct 5 Mrs Turney former heavyweight champion wife underwent appendix operation surgeons reported her resting easily after a second operation since arriving in Europe
Partly cloudy and cooler in the southwest portion tonight. Sunday will be fair across the state with improving conditions and lighter winds as the day progresses.
October is shaping as a record month for building activity in the city with 29 200 of permits issued so far and several projects in planning. The Dothan Bagde W O Knowles and A L Lisenby received permits as construction on several residences and business centers begins this month. The final fiscal year meeting will address auditing firms for city books and the selection of auditors to estimate city property value while shoe repairers seek tax relief and electric meter contract renewal is decided.
The Houston county medical group met at the county health department office for an evening session. Dr. Arthur Keyton led the discussion with diagnostic updates and local health concerns addressed by attendees.
Washington report notes a sharp rise in radio advertising activity with higher spending and broader station reach. Analysts cite growing audience engagement, more advertisers, and expanding program formats as key drivers of the uptick.
Ethnologists report traces of early humans found in diverse Australian wilds. The article cites Lawrence J. Latien of the Commerce Department, estimating global radio receivers and sets per person, with US and foreign stations expanding coverage. It notes broadcasting reach and new international radio developments affecting audiences worldwide.
NEW ORLEANS October 3 A private detective agency and city detectives today arrested eight women charged in connection with a bank robbery. A safeguarded money car of the Hibernia Bank and Toris Company was robbed of nearly £100,000 in cash and checks. The car was burned.
Y. C. Lightner, 16, is jailed in Dothan county on charges of shooting and killing 12 year old Jim Tom Flowers at Dr. Hammond’s farm. Coroner Lane ruled Flowers’ death by a .41 caliber bullet. Lightner claims accidental discharge during a game of mock robbery. Flowers died instantly.
Washington October 5 Full accounting of funds and expenditures by all national organizations including wet dry and church associations involved in legislation before the committee was ordered today by Chairman Norris of the senate judiciary committee in the pending lobby investigation. Norris is to name the committee to carry out the inquiry at a meeting Monday. It seemed likely Caraway of Arkansas would be named chairman.
Hartford defeated Andalusia 19 to 0 at Andalusia yesterday in a decisive march. The game stayed 0-0 until the second half when Hartford’s offense broke through with three touchdowns, aided by a blocked punt and a Gresham to Howell pass. Danfield starred for the lagers with standout play.
Bandits looted a residence in New Orleans wounding Joan Starch, 24, who lies in a dying condition after a head shot. The robbers escaped with 350 in cash. Police search for the trio after the early morning crime.
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