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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1931
Page
1
President Hoover addresses more than 50,000 people at the Yorktown ceremony on the site of Cornwallis surrender. He draws lessons from past victories, urging courage, strength, and resolve for the future as troops line the shore and a 21-gun salute booms.
Lieut. Gov. Paul Cyr filed in the State district court an ouster suit against Governor Huey Long claiming Long, as a U S Senator by credentials, held the office illegally and that Cyr is the constitutional governor by succession after taking the oath last week. Also, Knights Templar meet at Dothan Commandery No. 25 with the ceremony to begin at 7 p.m.
Kay Mitchell, 23, was to stand trial in criminal court on an assault with intent to murder charge for wounding his bride of five months, Lessie Mae Smith Mitchell, 19, with a shotgun. She was hospitalized in Dothan in critical condition but showed strength and recovered after several days of treatment.
Joseph Yoh six year old son of Mrs Donle Yon died at home on Campbellton route one after several weeks of malaria illness. Funeral set for Cedar Grove church near Midland City at 10 p m tomorrow with Rev Snell officiating. Survived by mother three brothers H C Dale Woodrow and four sisters Wilma Edna Mary all of Campbellton route one. Fellows Forrester in charge of arrangements.
Dewey Davis injured when the buggy he rode in was struck by a truck driven by Casey Culbreth Saturday. Davis was reported somewhat improved today by hospital attendants. His brother Cratus, also in the buggy, was released after treatment. The buggy was thrown about 20 feet into a ditch. cotton seed in the truck covered the mule and buggy. Officials of Fibber Gin and Warehouse Co said steering gear loosened making it impossible for Culbreth to avoid the crash.
Berry Pitts thirty six, of Dothan Ix, was charged with the theft of a shotgun. Pitts was arrested by city police and handed to county officers. Bond was set at one hundred dollars, which he had not furnished. Gasoline catches afire at Purcewell garage inj South Lena and West Crawford streets yesterday. flames extinguished before damage.
The Dothan Retail Credit Association was purchased by C. L. Davis of Pensacola, announced by T. G. Hagler. Davis, a nine year Bradstreet veteran, takes charge as Hagler moves to a South Florida furniture firm. The association, founded 16 years ago by R. R. Rawls and W. A. Gullatt, retains Miss Dolle Nichols as secretary treasurer for an indefinite period.
In Jackson Mississippi AP reports Chairman E. C. Lane of the House Agricultural Committee attacked Jack Hancock, capitol reporter for The Jackson Daily News, after a description calling him leader of a lame duck tally. The incident occurred in Jackson.
City officials and councilmen said additional payroll reductions are likely at tonight’s meeting as the city scrambles to cope with funds tied up in bank closings. Two cuts have already been approved this year, totaling about 20 thousand dollars, with nearly seventy thousand borrowed to cover a maturing bond issue.
Jake Daniel Mellon of Webb Isle died at his home after a stroke. Survived by widow, six daughters including Mia Brown of Ashford and Marie Johnson of Dothan, three brothers Tom and Bill Melton, and Jlomer Melton, and many relatives. Funeral set for 3 p m at Webb church with Rev. M Medema officiating. burial in Webb cemetery.
Harmon Herring 32 formerly of Dothan died Friday in Thomaston Ga following a long illness with high blood pressure causing paralysia. Funeral held at Mt Enon church with burial in church cemetery. Survived by wife, parents Sr and Mia Herring of Dothan and multiple brothers and sisters in Alabama and Georgia.
Tokyo leans toward China for settlement as the stalemate with Geneva over League of Nations mediation persists. Penny can collections in Dothan raise funds for Houston county children this week, while funeral services for Annie Holland, 67, are held at Houston Memorial Home with a mourning list of survivors.
Edison passes away in sleep at 3:00 a m Sunday in his laboratory, with Mrs Edison and six children at his side. Hoever and Ford among mourners, family releases statement denying atheistic beliefs and affirming deep religious faith. Burial planned pending arrangements. report notes ongoing questions about his religious views.
A young debutante, weary of society life, faces alienation at a Goodbys party. As she imagines becoming socially invisible she fears being seen as dull, while her mother, Mrs. Mulr, embodies old Virginia wealth and social pressure. A chance meeting with Jerry Ward hints at a spark amid her self doubt.
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