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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1931
Page
4
A county family lacks a chair for dining and shelter items. Child Welfare at the courthouse lists needs including shoes for a girl, a chair for a month, a table for twelve, crutches for a boy unable to walk, and two young girls needing dresses. Others request a mattress, beds, and general school items for four children and a cap for a boy who cannot attend school without it.
Washington AP Premier Laval of France visits Arlington to pay homage at the unknown soldier shrine. He later meets President Hoover to discuss stronger ties and world peace. The trip follows swift criticism from both nations' lawmakers.
Mrs. E P Adams aged 77 died at her Pinckard home after a long illness. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 0 2 p m in Pinckard. She is survived by seven daughters Mrs A G Hudgens of Aville, Mrs J C Hatsten of Selim, Mrs J G Borland of Hot Springs, Mrs Leon Dean of Pinckard, Mrs H L Smith of any hus, Miss Willie Adams of Pinckard, Mrs Clarence Beck tum of Newton, two sons Chaude Adams of Jacksonville Florida and Code Adams of Charleston South Carolina, and a number of grandchildren.
Mayor John T. Alsop Jr. of Jacksonville accepted an invitation to be a speaker at a Democratic party conference scheduled for November 27 in Marianna. City officials, including Charles E. Jones, coordinated arrangements, noting the event would bring Democrats together to discuss regional concerns.
Gadsden AP reports the Tennessee Alabama and Georgia railroad has about $300000 allocated for construction and new equipment over the coming year. Three miles of main line will be relaid with 85 pound rails, joining $750000 already spent on rehabilitation. For the nine months ending Sept 30 the railroad earned $50000, vs $38000 in all of 1930. The AME South Alabama annual conference closes Sunday night with financial notes from pastors and workers indicating condition not as strong as recent years. Over $7000 raised for educational funds, and a $15000 state education appropriation was approved for Alabama. Attendees include candidates for bishoprics and other church offices. May be around 500 in attendance.
Ozark special report notes Austrian winter peas promoted on 14 acres, with D. R. Harris harvesting 513 bushels of corn from land treated with peas, averaging 36.6 bushels per acre. Adjacent land fertilized with nitrate yielded 12 bushels per acre. Fertilizing with legumes cost under 10 cents per bushel versus 30 cents for nitrate of soda, inspiring other farmers to plant winter peas. County agent W. D. Thomason highlights legume benefits for corn and cotton and suggested peas as pasture and cover crops.
A Dothan newspaper editor who suffered a throat wound weeks ago reported feeling well today while hospitalized. The incident occurred during a pool game when J F Elmore allegedly attacked over a dispute, drawing police and local coverage.
The Young Junior High football team leaves for Marianna Florida to meet the Florida Industrial eleven in an afternoon game. Bailey a last year letterman returning from shoulder injury is expected to start. Morris Phillips and Martin have impressed in practice and are slated to start. The Junior High squad was defeated earlier this season by Marianna High.
Anniston division of Swann Chemical Company with extensive local operations has been consolidated into a central Birmingham office, integrating management and services across sites. The move affects local staff and distribution, streamlining administration and support functions.
Tokyo reports Japan will strive to pull troops from outside Manchuria's railway zone within three weeks if China halts anti-Japanese actions. A precise completion by November 16 is not guaranteed. A government official hinted Japan may withdraw from the League if pressured over the Sino Japanese dispute.
Auburn football arrives in Jacksonville for a key clash with the Florida Gators. Co-Captains Bust, McCollum, Brown, Molpus, and Hatfield lead a squad carrying injuries from Georgia Tech. Starting roles linger for Bush and McCollum while Brown may only play briefly. reserves drilled to cover gaps as Wynne rests key players.
Officials of the penny drive for needy Houston county children report 4176 pennies or 41.75 found in green cans. Boxes will be opened every Friday for about 30 days. Keith's Restaurant contributed 4.14, with Foster Street stores close behind. The drive, sponsored by the Dothan Committee of Child Welfare, aims to raise funds for local needy children.
New York AP reports Charles Schwab, president of the American Tron and Steel Institute, delivered restrained cheerfulness at the semi annual meeting. He cited past perilous periods and said prosperity followed, predicting history may repeat itself despite a real low mood.
Duquesne students and Pittsburgh residents invited to the Thanksgiving Day football game between Howard and Duquesne in Birmingham known as The Pittsburgh of the South. The invitation came from Howard students with support from Gov. Miller Birmingham city officials and the chamber of commerce. Jett Botley of the chamber delivered the invitation in person.
CHIPLEY Round Lake Satsuma Packing House growers and chippers began the chipping season with five car loads of Satsumas this week. The company expects about 100 car lots this season. Officers include W. & Alford of Bonifay as president and John B. Glenh of this place as director. The fruit is said to be of top quality with fewer culls than previous years.
Emanuel Jackson, a Black man, was found guilty of the murder of white planter Bramlett Bates, 51, during a crop dispute last August. Judge FB L Colburn imposed the death sentence with a hanging date set for November 27 as national guardsmen stood by. Jackson was transported from an ante plac e near Pike County to Liberty to hear the verdict.
The New York Sun reports the liner Majectic returned from a cruise to nowhere with a depleted bar and passengers in bandages. The Sun says a disorderly clash involving detectives, cabaret staff, and gamblers sparked the melee after gamblers were halted at the gate during the ten mile cruise. The Majectic carried 276 passengers.
Brewton mill officials announced that added machinery has increased capacity at Brewton Birk Mills. Superintendent V A Stary said the new equipment has created employment for a number of workers and operations are to ramp up rapidly as more machinery arrives.
Noah Sullivan the woodcutter faces a Mobile Alabama murder hearing over the slaying of Jerry last summer. The ex service man allegedly died after drinking poisoned coffee. Judge Claryde A Grayson will preside as the trial opens in the county court.
AP reports Birmingham city finances in late 1920s show checks written and new parking meter revenues under review. Officials note added charges and market demand affecting city cash flow with weekend activity cited as a factor.
Two four year old boys from Dothan, Bulile McKinnon and John Davin Jr., left home armed with toy plates on a hunting jaunt. Hours later they were found near Vane's stables on St Andrews street, far from home, pretending to shoot at birds. They returned home safely, excited by the adventure.
Dr. UL W. Dockery pastor of First Baptist Dothan and Mrs. Graven Knowles and Mrs. H C Richey will teach in the Sunday School training school at Columbia Baptist church in October 2020. Dockery will teach Studies in the New Testament while Knowles handles Our Lord and Ours and Richey leads Training for Service to Junior B. P. U. pupils. The principal speaker at the October 30 evening service will be Dr Spencer B. King pastor of Binkely Baptlet church and former missionary secretary of Georgia.
Charles Cooper participates in an Auburn Debating Society event where Donaldson and Morrill win the first formal mestnw. Debate topic is compulsory unemployment insurance with Donaldson and Merricompoece on the negative. Shir Hare and Cope also take positions. Also reports marriage licenses issued by the probate judge's office listing Walter Geni Ma and Bernice Neceit and others from Hiens tent ead Jahn.
Chicago AP: Iconic gangster Al Capone faces sentencing for income tax evasion with Judge James Wilkerson postponing until Saturday morning. Arguments over indictment legality and jury findings continue as defense hints at Supreme Court appeal. Maximum penalty could reach 17 years in prison and $80,000 fine.
Special from Graceville reports First National Bank failed to open this morning. C J Byrne led bank officials while C Liddon Jr. served as president. BE Patterson listed as bank president. Directors voted last night to close the bank due to lack of profits as Graceville loses a financial institution.
John Talley Rollins remains seriously ill at Dothan hospital with reports stating his condition worsens. Mrs. O. F. Blackmon of Nashville is en route with her daughter and Miss Louise Esell to visit, traveling in Miss Exell's car to reach the bedside tonight.
City Auditor J. L. Vaughn moved to a new office on the flat floor of City Hall after two years in the third floor. The quarters place him across from the City Clerk I. P. Bearborough and near the bookkeeping department, bringing the clerk and auditor closer for convenience. The move also makes Vaughn available for preliminary meetings of councilmen and county committees.
Battery A the 69th Coast Artillery regiment stationed at Fort McClellan has returned from prominent roles in maneuvers at Fort Humphreys, Virginia, as training season nears summer.
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