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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1930
Page
3
Tickets went on sale for a benefit film at the Houston showing Sins of the Children on September 17 and 18. Proceeds will aid the Child Welfare Department to help helpless children during the coming winter. Local representatives sell tickets before Wednesday noon.
The Memorial Sing at the Dothan courthouse on Sunday September 7 brought together singers from southeast Alabama and northwest Florida. President C E Howell opened with an introductory lesson by B F Poyner who also spoke on S A Wilkes. Forty or more singers were named to perform in morning and afternoon sessions, including J F Woodham J L Johnson I Branton and W A Helms among others. The event closed with prayer by S T Spivey and a benediction from Rev S T Spivey.
The Workers Council of the Foster Street Methodist Church will meet tonight at 7 30 at the church. Roy Hill superintendent says important business will come before the meeting including matters about a teacher a training school and other organizations.
Paul Barkley from Detroit has permission from Mayor Clem Ezell to play harmonica on Dothan streets for two days to raise funds to reach Florida or at least buy food and clothing for his wife and three year old. He needs a guitarist to accompany him and can be reached at Cox's tourist camp. Barkley, a machinist by trade, hopes for local work in Dothan if vacancies exist.
Benjamin Black age 30 of Laverne died in a Pensacola Florida hospital after injuries from a weekend crash near the city. A C Williams 38 of Clanton was killed in a wreck near Newaygo Michigan. Mr and Mrs J F Nelson of Birmingham were hospitalized after an accident at Hanceville Alabama.
Rev J F McLeod pastor of Foster Street Methodist Church was summoned to Jackson Alabama where his father lies critically ill. The elder McLeod has suffered ill health for months as Dr H M Andrews presiding elder of the Dothan district led the night sermon at the church and Rev Marietta of Downing Shoffner Institute of Brewton spoke in the morning.
Hamburg reports the death of Capt Karl Boy-Ed aged 58, former naval attache at the German embassy in Washington. On his birthday he rode with a workout on a Morning ride near his estate when his horse stumbled over fences, throwing him. He suffered internal injuries and died at the hospital despite surgical aid.
The Enterprise, defending the America's Cup, led Shamrock V by a clear margin as they neared the 10 and 20 mile marks in a 30 mile triangular course. Enterprise finished in 2 hours 41 minutes 31 seconds, Shamrock V about ten minutes behind.
Bernice and Phyllis Zittenfeld, 15 year old New York twins, begin their attempt to swim the English Channel from South Foreland at 6:50 A.M. They head toward France under a north westerly wind, supported by the motorboat Spartan and watched by Mrs. Zittenfeld who handles feeding arrangements.
Probate Judge Martin issued marriage licenses to two couples on Saturday afternoon. John Goldman Kimbrough a piano tuner of Missouri and Myrtle Irene Butler of Webb received licenses, as did G. D. Williams and May Hallford of Crosby. Hallford’s mother gave consent for the 15 year old bride.
Mrs Mazie Ott spent the week end at Lynn Haven and Panama City, using the seaside towns for a brief stay and travel.
A massive explosion at a nitro glycerine magazine near Wichita caused widespread damage and shook residents 50 miles away. Authorities suspect looters may have triggered the blast. no definite death toll or total property loss was available as investigators examine debris in Wichita Heights and North Wichita.
New York Sept 15 AP Lieutenant Woodward Phelps United States Navy eldest son of Rear Admiral William Woodward Phelps was found dead aboard the USS Northampton in dry dock Brooklyn Navy Yard with a bullet wound to the temple. A captain said no reason was known for self harm though believed to be suicide official report pending.
New York Sept 15 AP Raymond R Machett a 30 year old engineer announced a new type of neon tube perfected to light homes and offices without a transformer or high voltage. He said the tube includes a unique element that starts the discharge automatically eliminating the need for auxiliary equipment.
The program lists Kathleen Mavoureen star cast and a sequence of comedy and talking features across days including Buffalo Bil Jr Kodi Wates and Comedy Corners. Paramount News and Fox News segments appear with several named actors and acts across the week.
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