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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1931

Page

5

Dothan Party Travels to Moultrie for Farm Diversification Talk

A motorcade of about a dozen cars carrying 40 Dothan residents traveled to Moultrie Georgia to hear W Vereen discuss the Colquitt County Five Year Plan of mixed farming. Delegates planned farm visits and a reception with local bankers and businessmen before returning home by 7 p m.

Dothan Moultre Colquitt County Georgia Moultrie Southern Usestock Association W. Vereen Moultrie Banking Co Vereen Tothan Dothan Motorcades Expected To Return To This City About 7 Welock Blakely Newton Camilla Iuty Henry Witherington Foy Mizette Phillip E. Green Ed Wells Rodney Freeman Beetty Whidden J. J. Whidden Jack Alttman Ike Rims E. R. Porter B Culver George Y Malone G M Lewis Lamar

Colquitt County Five Year Plan Soils Crops and Livestock

Colquitt County outlines a five year plan listing crops and acreage including corn velvet beans runner peanuts sweet potatoes sugar cane sorghum millet watermelons peppers and peppers with 10 acres for corn and peanuts and 2 to 5 acres for pasture and livestock aims. It specifies cattle sows purebred hens and grazing crops across several plots.

Colquitt County Peavine Bay

Sheriff's Brother Relapses in Dothan Hospital

John Talley Rollins brother of Sheriff Jor Rollins falls seriously ill in Dothan after a recent health scare. He was rushed from home to a hospital last week and readmitted with rising blood pressure and concerning symptoms.

John Talley Rollins Jor Rollins Dothan Felling Eir Bos Pital

Exit of Summer Not Noticeable in Birmingham Weather

AP reports Birmingham forecasts show summer lingering with high temperatures despite autumn hints. Forecaster Horton notes rainfall and temperature deviations lower yearly deficiency, with September expected to run 71 to 78 degrees and an average near 76.

Birmingham E.C Horton Horton

Exams Announced for Stenographer and Typist Posts

Civil service examination board announces exams for steno­ grapher ty plat and typist to be held soon. Immigrant inspector exam also planned. Secretary Dothes J. H. Bell reports the announcements and furlough details. Bigbie of SMocomb home on a D‑day furlough from Norfolk, serving about eight years.

Civil Service Examination Board Dothes J. H. Bell Bell Satlor Figbie Mrx Thomas Bigbie Smocomb Geo C. Lott Bigbie Norfolk Vs Lott

Accused Gun Toters Held on Concealed Weapon Charge

Hubert Johnson and Lamar Johnson, Black men, are under arrest on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. Police allege they had firearm possession on the day of their arrest and are currently in custody.

Hubert Johnson Lamar Johnson

Dem Congressman Garner Injured by Falling Limb in Valde

Representative John Garner of Texas was injured at his home when a large limb fell from a tree striking him. The incident occurred in Valde on a day described in local reports with minimal further detail.

Wvalde John Garner Hye

Dogs Earcated in Birmingham City Pounds

AP report states during the first eight months of the year 153 percent more dogs were captured in Birmingham and euthanized at the city pound. JL McPherson, the city pounds superintendent, announced the totals as part of department efforts to reduce roaming dogs.

Birmingham Eirmingham McPherson City Ang

Legion Convention Backs Prohibition Referendum Plan

The American Legion votes to push a repeal or modification of prohibition laws to the states via a referendum. Supporters urge Legion leadership in the fight, while opponents call for the group to take no stand. This marks the first time prohibition is up for a vote at the Legion's national convention.

Detroit APV American Legion Convention Congress Legion Tayfon

Japan China row shifts from war to diplomacy

Shanghai reports the military phase of the China Japan dispute nearing end as diplomacy rises. Japan defends the issue as strictly Sino Japanese with no outside intervention, while China seeks Occidental support and welcomes Secretary Stimson's League of Nations appeal urging troop withdrawals.

Shanghai China Japan Man Ehurte Stmgon League of Nalon Wan

Plans for 21st Confederate Veterans Reunion in Birmingham

The Alabama Division of the United Confederate Veterans will hold its 21st annual reunion in Birmingham on October 7 8 with headquarters at the Tutwiler hotel. Free rooms meals and entertainment are planned for veterans. a grand ball parade theater parties and bands are set. General Felix Bert urges adjutants to send reunion rosters and arrival details for room assignments. The event is expected to draw many veterans with dignitaries including General DeLanemure and General Te We Stephens scheduled to attend.

Birmingham Alabamm Division The United Confederate Veterans Tutwiler Hotel Tutwiler Veterans of Adjutants Chaeman Felix Bert Chamber of Commerce Mary DeLanemure Memphis T the Harte Rene Lee Gererel Chien

280 Gallon Still Seized and Three Men Are Arrested

Geneva special report: a raid seized a 240 gallon still with four burner heads in Geneva county ten miles south of Samson near the Florida line. Operators Monier Berntre white man and J Walker Sundere Negroes were arrested. Grand jury met this week as lawmen transported the suspects to Geneva.

Geneva Geneva County Sasmoun Florida Line Alli Monier Berntre J. Walker Geantta County Geneve Inetie Sithin Grittin Griesetl Martin and Lamb

Farmers to Obtain Seed Oats At Sale In Columbia Section

Farmers plan to buy seed oats at a sale in Columbia section. The event, hosted by local organizers, invites participants to gather at 2 p.m. Saturday at the home of Kobra Knowles to pledge purchases and discuss weed control and sowing methods. Local residents and vendors will be present to assist with selection and pricing.

Columbia Poliquha Fionnery Abo Piacart Pia Kobra Knowles Begeers Ameer Ebro Vaneefiett

Civic Club Honors Slaughter Remnant at City Meeting

A civic club program honored Rev T O Slaughter of First Congregational Church who resigned to return to Anniston as pastor there. Local pastors and members praised his two-year tenure and welcomed new arrangements and potential diversifications for county plans.

Civic Club Remedy Rev. Slaughter ANT Army T O Slasehter Clrlation Wdy Anniston bin Butten Houston Hotel Victor Tholman Salvatian Army

Construction totals of $208 315 in five cities during month

The report states construction totals for five cities reached $208 315 in a given month. It references an agricultural department bureau and describes improvised remedies and processes, notably for pest control. Specific names and places are garbled in the OCR text.

Negro suspect held in Birmingham girls killing

A Birmingham Negro identified as the highwayman who fatally shot Miss Misa Auguate Williams and Miss Jennie Wood on August 4 was taken to Kilby Prison under heavy guard after arrest and transfer. Witness Mina Williams flagged him, a crowd gathered but no disorders occurred. Both families are prominent in Birmingham.

Nassau County Mineola Benjamin Collings Lillian Chelius Collings Collings Stamford Bay Aigh Paanama City Panama City Dothan Grirdera Dothan Montgomery Birmingham Cosrh Tubb Kaa Kelly Bailey Tindell Jack Riley Ve Verka Bay Hi Panama Tigler Mont Ikely Neeley Holmen Brown Bell Anderson McCarty Holman Haya Clark Boozer Sellers Ms Knight Soulha Jack Ford Joe Riley Alley Burdeshaw Meine Newberry Nett Willams Kilby Nell Wil-laws Misa Willams Mins Jennie Wood Anne Birmingham Kithy Wille Peterson Mina Williama M Streit Minn Wilame Streit Offeera Jefferson County Negan Rata Miss Nell Willams Woorf Nell Willams Alabama Wood Birroingham Aneloty

Traveling Salesman Injured In Vehicle Collision

A traveling salesman sustained severe hand injuries and bruises when a truck collided with an auto near Slocomb on Tuesday. The truck, carrying three Black men, was driven by Haber Three Negroes were inside the truck and the automobile was operated by Fluber. The machine was badly damaged and the truck nearly destroyed.

New Orleans Wulerman Renault Slocomb AL Raza Theater Haber Vinetimb

Two Women and Two Men Captured After Gun Fight With Officers

Four suspects, two women and two men, were captured after a gun battle with deputies near St Cloud. They were identified as Mireh, A Tisinge, Magu, and Jin Holl. Deputies Harry Ward and others chased them after the exchange, ending with arrests and confinement in the local jail.

Melpouent Pia Sam Mate Jin St Cloud Harry Ward Sykes

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