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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1934
Page
5
Information from Paine, a geochemistry and soils specialist at the commerce department, predicts higher returns for sorghum syrup farmers. Forecast relies on sorghum grower actions and new processing methods developed by the bureau. Georgia farmers receive praise for alertness and effort.
In Birmingham on September 12, a daylight assault on the Trussville Highway killed Fred Pilkerton, 24, and critically wounded Gene Garrison, 24. Both men from Trussville were found battered by assailants and left on the road. Garrison was taken to a hospital with severe head injuries.
Dr Paine announces a simple method to standardize sorghum syrup improving taste color and crystallization. Letters flood his office from farmers bankers and agents seeking details as a special booklet is printed and a concise barn door ready instruction is planned for next year.
MOBILE ALABAMA September 12 AP investigators report the Broad street home of the late Margaret Steele Cox holds more wealth than the estimated 200000. to date 101725.52 including gold coins checks bonds real estate collateral and currency have been found nine thousand dollar bills remain missing. Real estate valued around 70000 yields 500 to 600 monthly rent while a3 33594 savings account was held with a bank Cox feared banks and left bonds to the administrator after her death. The search under police guard continued for days with relatives and possible heirs named among the claimant list.
In a dying condition, the victim's bedside vigil by police sought clues to the killer. Officers detained two men found trudging along the highway toward Huffman. Hubert Crain of Logtown and Arlie Shane felt of Birmingham were held for investigation at Southside jail. M. 8. Roper, a dairyman, reported finding the men sprawled in blood pools, while H. E. Gill said Pilkerton’s legs had been run over before he noticed the body.
William Turnesa of Elmsford New York defeats title holder George Dunlap of New York 2 and 2 in the third round to advance in the national amateur golf championship at Brookline Massachusetts.
Hugh White of the Alabama Public Service Commission announced a hearing on the Alabama Power Company sale of North Alabama municipal distribution systems to the TVA. The October 23 date follows a court ruling voiding the original approval for lack of 30 days notice.
In Memphis Tennessee on September 12 a 58 year old German man identified as Dr Armgsaid Karl Graves pleaded not guilty to charges including obtaining money by false pretenses larceny and receiving stolen property related to a buried treasure scheme that swindled Clarence Sanders out of 1500 dollars. The public defender Carl Graves was asked to defend the defendant.
Philadelphia Sept 12 AP three European physicians and two Americans receive the American Congress of Physical Therapy highest honor the golden key awards given at the 13th annual scientific session. The two American honorees are Dr LeRoy W Hubbard director Warm Springs Foundation for infantile paralysis treatment Georgia and W W Coblent of the Bureau of Standards Washington DC for work in ultra violet radiation.
Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute reports a record freshman class about to top 650 students. Total college enrollment stands at 1,641 with expectations of 1,850 by next June. County and regional representation spans every Alabama county and neighboring states.
Hollywood California September AP reports veteran actress Mrs Leslie Carter returns to the stage after a long retirement. She opens next week at the Hollywood playhouse as Lady Kitty in The Circle a role she has performed about 1200 times and calls the theater her church.
A statue of St Genevieve created by Maxime Real del Sarte and a veterans group named The Association of Injured of February 6 commemorate Bloody Tuesday riots. The statue honors survivors and marks the royalist influence credited to Real del Sarte.
Two Washington County bridges will be built at 39 763 85 dollars under the state highway plan. Pettus Construction Company of Montgomery won the bid, part of a package of projects totaling about 80 000 dollars approved under the federal aid program. Other contracts include Way Construction for a Sylacauga Childersburg bridge in Talladega county and culvert, paving and surface work in Alabama locations.
In Magnolia North Carolina a gang entered the Bank of Magnolia during the night using an acetylene torch. They made off with between five thousand and six thousand dollars. The incident follows prior robberies at the same bank over the past two years. The report notes the vandalism and theft occurred as authorities investigate.
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