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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1930
Page
5
Ferguson and Thorne chase leads and suspects after a tense burglary night. Mrs Chase’s lodger claim clashes with detective inquiry as the team questions residents and traces a possible escape route.
Thorne and Jim investigate a dead Mrs. Lawrence found in a cluttered room with eyes open and hands still in a desk drawer. A torn Dryden Sanitarium bill hints at a concealed visit, while Thorne contemplates a link to Elsa Chase as clues unfold.
A brief note describes Hawsey Bus Service resurfacing and compares early childhood play to simple picture puzzles. It reflects on a two year old crushing gravel with a hammer and, later, sawing wood, noting the connecting impulse to break and then build things under parental supervision.
At The Theatres Web Thurs Sally O Nel stars in Kathleen Mavoureen with an all star cast. In Old Madrid is a comedy on Friday Set Bar L Ranch all talking western with Buffalo Bill Jr Yakima Canutt and Wally Wales. Crosby Corners is a comedy. Next Sunday Dance Hall all talking feature. ALCAZAR Thurs Fri Sat Jack Oakie in The Sap from Syracuse with Ginger Rogers. Paramount News and talking features. HOUSTON Wed Thurs Sing of the Children with Robert Montgomery Louis Mann Leila Hyame. Fri Sat Ramon Novarro In Gay Madrid with Dorothy Jordan Beryl Mercer. Fox News. Sunday Richard Barthel mess in Son of the Gods. Wed Thurs Tonight at Twelve with Madge Bellamy George Lewis Hallam Cooley.
A jagged, partial excerpt describes someone mentioning keeping a draught at home and treating a sick Black dog with a remedy. The text ends abruptly with a vague reference to "my little Black."
The text extols happiness as a result of personal effort and discipline. It cites a 16 year old who earned a living, educated herself, and faced hardships with courage. Parents are urged to foster independence, resilience, and responsibility, offering brief sympathy and redirecting energy to constructive pursuits. The page also lists upcoming film features and performers for next Sunday showings.
The Pansey School opened last Monday with a good attendance. Rev. Elbert Watson is improving after a severe illness. Rev. Mr. Wade of Georgia filled the Friendship Sunday pulpit. Miss Trixie Burkett, teaching at Holly Pond Alabama, visits her mother Mrs. Dan Burkett. Families and neighbors in Gordon and nearby towns are noted as visiting or hosting over the weekend.
A reflective note on teaching children self reliance through effort. It argues that a child educated to pursue goals independently will gain what is within reach and accept limits without lamenting unattainable dreams like the moon.
Mr and Mrs J R Dawsey visited relatives on Dothan Sunday. Miss Eva Elmore left Monday for state teacher s college at Troy. Mrs J M Jones and son Damon visited Mrs Gussie Mae Miler Thursday. J W Buckhart and son Jim Henry visited Dothan Tuesday. Little Margie Tolar spent Monday with grandmother Mrs Jim Whittaker. Mrs Watt Brown improving after illness. Miss Essie Mercer and Brunice Whittaker guests Sunday of Misses Ebbie and Berma Tolar. Leslie Eubanks and Edna and Lillian Ingram attended the ice cream supper at Spring Hill church Saturday. Mr and Mrs Henry Toler and Mr and Mrs Seham Tolar and children were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Wilks in Chattahoochee. Fila Woodrow Howard, Harmon Mercer and Roy McNell were guests Sunday of Thurman and Fay Tolar. Mary Parish visited Gladys Culver Bunday. Jewel Mercer, Thurman Tolar and Woodrow Howard left Wednesday for Auburndale Florida to spend the winter.
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