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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1930
Page
4
Sermon urges hearing the Bible and keeping faith to avoid drifting on the river of life. Rev. Slaughter likens life to a moving stream, warning that neglect, temptation, and evil companions push one downstream toward sin, urging prayer, church attendance, and a steady grip on God through Jesus Christ.
A Battle Creek physician cites constipation as a major cause of misery and promotes Rexall Orderlies as a new relief. The tablet draws water into the colon, softening waste for a gentle natural evacuation. Available at Rexall Drug Stores. Mrs. Roy Hill under treatment in Atlanta is expected home Tuesday after improving.
Kansas City wallpaper and paint firm president Leo Muchenberger pledged $30 to each employee to spend within a week. Checks for $80 were sent to Kansas City and branches in St. Joseph Oklahoma City and Houston. Employees bought tires coal dresses groceries and more. The plan cost $1500 and required receipts and itemized reports.
Washington dispatch notes Major General Douglas MacArthur will become Army chief of staff on November 20. Brigadier General Ben H Fuller, described as the Marine Corps quietest officer, is named new commandant. Both are aged leaders: MacArthur at 50 and Fuller at 60, with distinguished records and strong leadership images.
The city library has received 13 of the 22 books ordered and they are ready for distribution. Librarian Miss Therie Johnson notes fiction selections include mystery and western titles to meet growing demand. Notable arrivals include Edgar Wallace's The Melody of Death and Louis Bromfield's Twenty-Four Hours, with a list of titles following.
A concise catalog lists titles including Kiss For Corrinna Christie A Maid and a Million Men They Call It Love Lucky Lawrences Trail to Paradise Day the World Ended Outlaws of Eden Coming of Cassidy Melody of Death by Norris Kyne Gregory Rohmer Mulford Wallace and others from Dutton Vance Rohmer Kyne and related presses.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces upcoming exams for Prohibition Agent, Storekeeper, Gauger Administrator and Investigator with applications due by November 8, 1930. Examinations will be held shortly after, including a session on Saturday October 11, 1930, with applicants noted in roles such as Assistant Lay Inspector in Agriculture and a Policeman in Washington D C. Additional professional and technical exams are regularly held, with local offices accepting qualified applicants for Graduate Nurse positions in the Veterans Bureau and other government branches.
In Chicago details of mob activity unfold as Jack Diamond survives five bullet wounds. Al Capone evades capture after a Cicero raid nets 29 suspects including White Barker and Maddox. Some arrested face disorderly charges while police pursue leads on the Valentine’s Day gang plot.
The Postoffice Department announced the inauguration of the Atlanta to Los Angeles mail and passenger route for Wednesday, followed quickly by a New York to Atlanta passenger service. Equipment is already being assembled, said W. Irving Glover, assistant postmaster general.
The Houston Sacred Harp Singing society wrapped up its two day county session at the court house naming three next year events. The annual convention will occur the Saturday before the second Sunday in October with a May semi annual on the second Sunday and a Fourth of July session. Over 1500 singers and guests enjoyed a picnic on the court house lawn and crowds filled the courtroom with 200 singers performing all day Sunday. New officers were elected: G T Cameron on the executive committee J S Tidwell on the arranging committee and S T Spivey presiding.
T. E. Sloan a 30 year old Chattanooga traveling man died in a Lexington hospital from injuries after tumbling about 25 feet from a Henry Clay hotel window into an alley. He fractured his skull and broke his arm. his groans drew clerk G. E. Rhodes to help as Sloan, only in underwear, could not report what happened.
Tony Colletto, 21, committed suicide in his county jail cell by hanging with a belt. He was facing first degree murder charges for killing his 18 year old wife Christina, with trial scheduled for tomorrow in Syllabus Cleveland.
Rev Givins filled his regular Bay Springs church appointment as a large congregation gathered Sunday afternoon. Local families visited relatives and guests included Crumb Shiver and daughters Estelle and Hosie, along with Bond and Purvis families at various Sunday visits. Mrs Goldie Stevens entered Dethan High School last Monday.
Lucile Bond and Herman Dick with Willie James Dick hosted or attended events as Misses Ethel Mae and Dorothy Johnson visited their aunt Mrs. Mchula Powell in Dothan. Addie Fortson was a dinner guest during the weekend.
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