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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1934
Page
2
The University of Pittsburgh will offer fundamental and advanced astronomy courses at night in its downtown division, marking a return of evening classes after years of daytime sessions. The move aims to accommodate students working during the day while continuing the institution’s astronomy program.
An essay argues daughters gain from male influences. It notes women shape most early care, shaping boys and girls differently. It urges sending children to coeducational schools when possible to expose them to men’s viewpoints and daily life.
The Federal Land Bank of New Orleans will sell the 80 acre northeast quarter of section 4 township 2 north range 26 east in Houston County Alabama at public auction for cash on September 20 1934. The sale enforces the mortgage dated October 1 1928 from I M Kirkland and Lena Kirkland to secure the indebtedness defaulted on. attorney J J Spiegrt represents the mortgagee.
CHICAGO September 15 AP For 41 years Albert Smith of Indianapolis waited to speak in public. As chief clerk in the secretary's office of the International Typographical Union he recorded minutes at conventions. Last night he addressed the convention with a three word masterpiece I thank you delegates presented him with a ring as a token of remembrance.
Clarence Brown directs a lavish, emotionally charged tale starring Joan Crawford and Clark Gable as a love triangle. Otto Kruger plays the wealthy fiancé, with strong supporting work from Stuart Erwin Una O Connor and Marjorie Gateson. A standout, repeat-worthy screen entertainment.
Weekly listing of films and stars at Houston venues Sun through Sat. Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, and Frank tone appear in multiple features including Chained and Straight Is The Way. Alabama listings feature Joan Blondell and James Cagney in He Was Her Man and Easy To Love with Adolphe Menjou. Also notes on Ken Maynard Strawberry Roan and Rin Tin Tin Wolf Dog pairings in various shorts.
A health column explains skin anatomy and the role of staphylococcus in pimples and boils. It notes that moisture aids spread, dry skin helps, and provides basic treatment steps including clipping hair, removing crusts, draining pustules, and applying two percent silver nitrate for relief under professional care.
Radio star Lanny Ross promotes Paramounts Melody in Spring at the Alabama Theatre. He argues American concert singers now charm music lovers more than European voices and cites Lawrence Tibbett John Boles Mary Lewis John Charles Thomas Mary Garden Grace Moore and the Ponselle Sisters as top examples.
A renowned touring vaudeville unit titled Varieties of 1934 is set to perform at the Houston Theatre in Dothan next Saturday, Sept 22, featuring the St. Claire Sisters, ODay the dancing Cyclists, Loma Worth, Calvin and Marguerite, Syncopated Feet, the Kellys in After the Ball, and George Bannon with a 12 piece NBC orchestra. The act blends highlights from several troupes into one top program praised by theatre managers and audiences alike.
Willy Nilly and Jelly and Honey Bear converse about honesty and sacrifice, urging frankness to avoid misunderstanding. Christopher is asked to fly down as the scene hints at unfolding events.
The First National production of The Man with Two Faces heads to the Houston Theatre Thursday with a cast largely drawn from Broadway. Edward G Robinson leads a starry lineup including Arthur Byron Louis Calhern John Emredge Mae Clark and Margaret Dale. The murder mystery on screen adapts a George S Kaufman and Alexander Woolcott stage play with Tom Reed and Nepin Busch at the helm. Additional performers include May Boban Gladys George Jack LaRue C Henry Gordon Raymond Hatton and William Bakewell.
Joan Blondell appears in her first fully straight dramatic part in two seasons in the Warner Bros film He Was Her Man. The Alabama Theatre screens the picture starting Monday, following her string of semi serious, comedy tinged performances in Smarty Tye Got Your Number Convention City Havana Widows and similar titles.
Franchot Tone scores in a new type of role in the drama Straight Is the Way. The film blends human interest and wholesome humor as it opens to audiences.
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