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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1931
Page
4
A public appeal lists Houston families and children requiring aid due to poverty and neglect. Items sought include school supplies, clothing, coats, sweaters, notebooks, and lunches. The message urges contacting the Child Welfare Department at 206 for vulnerable youths and undernourished kids in need of assistance.
Officials to serve city and county polling places for November 10 will oversee the inheritance tax amendment and a proposed 25 million dollar state metro bond issue. The posting lists precinct clerks and returning officers for multiple boxes and sites including Beat 1 near Reid, Beat 2 Hathorn, Beat 3 Sanders Store, and Beat 4 Taylor.
Delegates to the Alabama Nurses Association session arrive today for a three day gathering. Opening at Foster Street Methodist church tomorrow at 10 am, with Estes Opal Chapman presiding. A reception, banquet, and services follow, featuring Miss Janet Gelster of New York City as speaker and leaders from statewide nursing groups.
The judge declared a mistrial after a contested trial, with defendant Patteman T. E Wright convicted then sentenced to ten years. The verdict was appealed, reversed, and remanded to a higher court for a fresh proceeding.
A weighty testimony backed by renewed confidence in Bethlehem Steel Corporation. The company announced a common dividend yesterday, signaling steadier horizons for the steel firm and its investors.
City Clerk I P Scarborough warned that privilege licenses cost more starting Monday with a 10 percent penalty for purchases. Licenses have not been bought as rapidly this year, but many are expected to be sold today and tomorrow before the deadline.
Citizens of Dothan urged by the Woman's League to attend a 7 30 p m meeting at the courthouse to discuss results of the Dr J A Campbell case and possible actions The acquitted physician was a local doctor and the event drew both men and women The statement signed by league members calls for support and attendance though organizers decline to reveal discussion details expected a packed courthouse tonight
President Hoover prepared a fresh counterstroke against Navy League criticisms of naval policy. He announced a committee to investigate alleged distortions and misstatements about naval needs and demanded a public apology from William Gardiner for his alleged misstatements.
Atlanta dispatch notes growing industry and business in the region. Clark Thread completes a plant and mill village near Allente, Virginia firms hire new workers, and large cotton purchases and storage expand in Carolinas Tennessee Florida. Alabama and other Southern states report brisk activity.
Mr Dykes reports Houston County cotton ginned this period fell to about 20 106 bales versus 40 539 bales in the same period last year, noting 1931 totals began lower before October UW. The county’s crop performance stalled as yields lagged behind prior year levels.
Fire of unknown origin leveled a tenant house near Gordem late yesterday. The $500.20 loss is unconfirmed by insurance as Mrs J D Whitaker owned the structure. Tenants had recently moved in and the property was not insured.
Rescue workers pulled alive two of six miners trapped since last Saturday by an explosion at the West End Coal Company mine in McCannagda. John Tomashunly, 40, and Joseph Matsoni, 25, survived after five and a half days buried. Four others died: John Molltoris, 85, Jacob Tinus, 46, Henry Degiar kt, 23, and Paul Novak, 40. About 200 spectators watched as the rescued men were placed in an ambulance.
A penny drive for needy Houston county children collected 1570 pennies 81 nickels 25 dimes and various bills totaling $27 at Keith's restaurant Foster Street A&P Houston Sweet Shop and Foster Bureau Jitney Jungle led the effort. About 50 cans in Dothan stores opened weekly since placement two weeks ago aim to help local children.
Newark New Jersey October 8 1901 report states Thomas A Edson left the bulk of his estate to two sons by his second marriage while providing for his widow. The will names executors and residuary legatees and mentions dower due to the widow. value of the estate was not mentioned.
In custody of officers, Mrs Winnie Ruth Judd rode by car toward Phoenix Ariz to stand trial for the October 16 murders of Mina Hedvig Bamucino and Mrs Agnes Li Roi. Sheriff and officials accompanied the party as Judd abandoned extradition fights per her attorney. Her husband Dr William Judd traveled with reporters in another car.
The defense rested in the trial of Nan Britton author of The President’s Dagger against C. A. Klan, hotel keeper, with Britton’s book presented to jurors alleging President Warren Harding fathered her daughter. Britton accused Klan of eliciting another book that defamed her character.
Barn owned by John Handurz located five miles south of Dothan burned Wednesday night. Fire destroyed straw, hay, furs, and parts of the structure, with about 11 thousand dollars in goods lost. Origin of the blaze unknown but believed to have started before discovery. Insurance covered part of the loss. barn contents had no insurance.
In Little Rock on October 1 over a decade of scarce labor to harvest a crop was reported to the Stele Commissioner of Later William A. Rockeberry near mid today
A masquerade Halloween dance is planned for tonight at the American Legion clubhouse. Masks and costumes welcome but not required. Music by the Shamrock Entertainers with Floyd B. Olsen as partner of Min-Re(rename) Remta word. event kicks off at 8 o'clock.
Visiting ministers will conduct Sunday services at the First Christian Church. The Rev T O Slaughter, former pastor at the church, resigned for Aniston and joins two other ministers Reverend Barnard of Birmingham and Reverend Hoffman of Kenes tree’s to lead the worship. A county wide Child Welfare Committee meeting will be held Wednesday at the courthouse at 2 PM, announced Superintendent L Collins. Also a Harp Sing will be held Sunday afternoon at the courthouse with tickets at 20 cents.
Miss Ila Mae Gay 24 and Miss Marguerite Ward 20, Panama City, Fla, were injured in a high speed auto truck crash on the Headland highway five miles north of Dothan. Dr E F Moody said Gay would not survive. Ward expected to recover. The car, driven by Walker of Mobile, struck a cotton truck ahead of it, throwing all but Marbury from the vehicle. Coroner and local officers investigated. no arrests.
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