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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1929
Page
1
Houston County tops six state Southeastern district in seed loan repayment figures as of September 30. Officials say about 80 percent of loans have been collected and expect full repayment by the December deadline with no extensions.
The Lafayette Street Methodist church will host two visiting ministers this Sunday. Rev. O. C. Loyd of the Alabama Conference Sunday School Board will preach at 11 a.m. and Dr. Lord M. Spivey, president of the Florida Conference College at Lake City, will preach at 7:30 p.m. Both services include musical programs by the choir and invite public attendance.
The Guardian Trust Company equity suit in Gulf Region Lumber Company bankruptcy has not resumed since a recess agreed weeks ago. Illness of several attorneys delayed October 14, and those involved report possible settlement talks. Minor creditors have organized and reached agreements at Judge Speight’s office.
Remus Prather of near Grangeburg was arrested last night by county officers and jailed on prohibition tax violation charges. Officials said he had two pints of contraband in his possession and observed him making several whiskey sales before the arrest.
The Capitol Sacred Harp Singing Convention will meet in their semi annual session at the courthouse in Montgomery Sunday Oct 27 at 2 oclock. W B Allgood state treasurer and secretary urges all singers in central and South Alabama to attend and bring their clerks and lunches. A large attendance is expected with organizers aiming for one of the most successful meetings in history.
Fred Erwin Beal, labor organizer and National Textile Workers' Union leader, testifies at a Charlotte murder trial that he and other strike chiefs were hiding in his office during the Gastonia mob clash that killed Police Chief O. F. Aderholt.
J. B. Lassiter, former Avondale Bank & Savings Co. president, found guilty in Birmingham on accepting a depos it knowing the institution was insolvent. Judge Heflin imposes four to five year sentence. defense appeals to Alabama Supreme Court. Bond set at $2,000. fifteen other charges remain for trial, with eight set for the week of November 4.
Confederate veteran Gen T P Spottswood, who attended the re union but was confined to his rooms for three days by illness, arrived safely at his Mobile home. He grew well enough to leave yesterday and was asked to notify local committee members upon arrival.
Judge E F Calloway Florida Republican leader says a white Republican party with state by state branches will replace or overtake the current party. He claims the movement has backing from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union the Anti Saloon League and the Ku Klux Klan.
Funeral services for R. C. Grice 57 of Geneva were held at his home at 2 30 this afternoon with Rev. C A Williams of Hartford and Rev. C A Cornell officiating Interment followed in Hartford cemetery Grice served for several years as sheriff of Geneva county and is survived by his wife two sons John and Charles three daughters Beryl Margaret Alice and Clodette four brothers S P Slocumb E M West Palm Beach S R Selma four sisters Mrs Tom Burdeshaw Birmingham Mrs Walter Howell Cottontale Mrs E R Kinsey Selma and Mrs Tobe Folmar Oklahoma City
Mrs Mary J Tice of Midland City dies at home in her 83rd year with husband A D Tice and seven sons eight children and two brothers among survivors. Funeral at Sylvan Grove Church with Rev Baldwin and Rev Murphy, burial in church cemetery. Houston Funeral Company in charge. Montevideo to build $600000 faculty of architecture and National Art Institute.
Carling L. Dinkler, 34, became president of Dinkler Hotels, Inc. and will direct construction of the Louis Dinkler, a 20 story 1000 room hotel on the former Ara gon site in Atlanta. Construction starts March 1 1920 with a 1000 car garage and 90 year ground rent.
Hartford defeated Dothan Heh School yesterday afternoon by a 26 to 12 margin. Hartford dominated with first downs and steady line play while Dothan’s line struggled and defense faltered. Fred Brown scored on a late 30 yard run and another goal attempt near the end secured the win.
The Assemblies of God at 200 Edgewood Drive announces two sermons this Sunday The True Sabbath at 3 00 p m and Where are the Dead at 7 20 p m Rev J Spence will conduct both services Reports from the meeting in Dothan show large crowds and high attendance marking one of the most successful sessions yet held.
Authorities in Mississippi and Louisiana joined Alabama police in a manhunt for slavers involved in the shooting of Mobile motorcycle officer W. F. Murphy. Murphy was killed when an automobile, reported stolen in Jackson, Mississippi, was abandoned near Picayune. Rewards totaling 700 are offered for information leading to arrests.
In Washington the defense in the Fall bribery trial concludes its case after presenting witnesses aimed at showing no intent to solicit the Pan-American Petroleum & Transport Co. The court will certify two requests as the jury is instructed to begin closing arguments Monday.
Mostly cloudy skies with chances of showers in interior Alabama tonight and again Sunday. Light to moderate rain possible in pockets, with periods of dry spells between showers and a mild weekend ahead.
Carman Dee Barnes of Chattanooga Tennessee, a 16 year old author of Schoolgirl, is barred from an eastern finishing series after her novel depicting sex and love experiences of schoolgirls created a sensation last winter. Authorities at the Gardner School for Girls in New York asked withdrawal after she was identified as the author.
Mrs. J L Ellis recalls the final evening with Brigadier General Mitchell during a Veterans reunion. She describes a playful exchange at the Country Club ball and a street dance, where a veteran in blue shirt humorously fears removing his hat.
The Choctawhatchee Area Council opens a leadership training course Monday night at Scout Headquarters. The first session will begin promptly at 7 30. The course covers scout leadership and boy leadership, with leaders organized into patrol troops and training conducted in troop routines. Men of good character over 18 are eligible, and local leaders push for broad enrollment of trainers attending from the headquarter area.
Police report a shooting yesterday at Tantist Hottom. Mingo Pollack, a Negro, was shot once in the abdomen and is in a local hospital not expected to live. Tom Johnson is in the county jail awaiting charges from the affray.
In SP PA WE, Kvale’s son remains aligned with the Farmer-Laborite banner amid party tensions. He states the other faction is not dry of the date, while supporters rally around the candidacy.
Al Gibson William C Taylor and Henry Newman three of the six charged with robbing the Cottonwood Bank in August held up the bank at gunpoint taking over 600 dollars. Former Fort Benning enlisted men Taylor Holland and Harrison received long sentences in a prior term. Richard Fowler faces first degree murder charges in the death of George Kirkland on his plantation and will stand trial.
Washington October 19 Senate approves third time this session the export debenture plan of farm tariff relief. Debenture certificates would be payable to the federal farm board to stabilize surplus crop prices with a graduated scale to curb overproduction. Bipartisan vote 42 to 51 with Republicans and Democrats split. Norris opens debate urging wage aid for farmers and equality.
Federal authorities seized documents in a raid on an Atlantic smuggling ring as they pursue a $1,500 check signed by Al Capone. The check is described as revealing key links in the syndicate's operations. The search continues for Capone name mentioned in indictments.
UM plans to convert the port into a modern harbor by extending the breakwater and enlarging the Bay of Melawar for shipping. A mole will be built to permit sea lanes and mooring alongside for vessels.
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