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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1932
Page
3
A collage of poems and social notes recalls a shy romance while detailing bridge gatherings and society visits. Mrs. Carmel Roberts hosts with high and second high scorers named, guests listed, and several families traveling for teaching and visits in Montgomery and surrounding towns.
The listing shows film at Ritzie Hotel and Stepping Stones with upcoming attractions including Winner Take All starring James Cagney Dickie Moore Guy Gibbbee and Marion Nixon. It also notes The Last Man with Chas Bick ford Constance Cummings and Next Sunday Down To Earth with Will Rogers Irene Rich Dorothy Jordan and other titles like The Struggle Sky Devils Husbands Holiday and The Rider of the Desert ongoing across Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday showings accompanied by Comedy News and Serial segments.
In 1932 Roosevelt denounces Hoover era tariffs and Farm Board stabilization as futile frauds that raised costs for farmers. He accuses the Board of squandering billions and forcing idle land plowings while promising relief through protectionist policy. He predicts more Republican tariffs from current leadership.
Mrs. Cowdry Farmer held a Wednesday bridge party at her North Oates Street home. Attending were Beta Delta card club members including Mrs. Floyd Forrester and Mrs. H. B. Burdeshaw among others. An orchestra provided music from 8:59 to 9:30.
Geneva teachers arriving to begin duties include Jessie Holland Castleberry Florence Childs Myra Watson Ruth Rivenbark Hartford Lucille Vaughan Chancellor Dorothy Adams Headland Nell Espy Midland City Ellen Williams Birmingham S B Kelly Hartford. Visitors and relocations feature Mrs W L Fleming and family from Nashville guests of Mrs C P McEachern. Miss Laurie B Chapman returns to Sinacauga. Miss Aido Purvis goes to Columbia as county welfare worker for Elhahy county. Further items note Mildred Morris and Wilbur Jr of Houston visiting, Rev and Mrs Mommens back from Kentucky trip, Miss Sallie Bryant visiting niece Wille Wreant, Miss Tessa Latimer visiting Ozark, Mrs Jeanette McKay begins faculty duty at Slocomb, Miss Anne Griffin at welfare conference in Troy.
Sunday in Geneva was spent with Mr Folkes. Miss Eleanor Wallace of Clayton visited sister Mrs Jake Purvis. Miss Rebecca Campbell left for Livingston to resume study at State Normal College. Mrs B H Boyd of Hartford visited Geneva relatives Tuesday. The Rev L L Wright is seriously ill in a Dothan hospital. Mrs H G Wilkinson hosted Thursday bridge with four tables honoring sister Miss Margaret Tilton of De Funiak.
Roosevelt urged voluntary farm plans with producer support and proposed a reorganized Department of Agriculture and national leadership in tax reform. He criticized the current and prior administrations for failing to address the farm problem and for policies that damaged export markets through tariffs.
A mysterious stranger travels from South Africa in search of Gladys Finnegan. He relies on Sawyer Hawk for help, setting a suspenseful tale in motion. Readers will find mystery, suspense, and amusement, with a likable hero and heroine.
Ad copy touts MELLO-GLO face powder as a French process cosmetic that prevents shiny noses and large oiliness. Claims blend with skin, resist perspiration, and make users look younger by hiding lines and wrinkles.
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