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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1935

Page

6

New York Open High Low Close Prices Mixed

A fragmented list shows various company names and figures including General Motors General Foods General Electric Goodyear Hudson Motors International Harvester Telco Industrial Rayon Johns Manville Reynolds Tobacco Sears Roebuck Southern Railway Texas Corporation United Fruit Westinghouse Woolworth Western Union and dates referencing December tone firm remains unclear due to OCR errors and partial readability.

New York Stocha Wright Dupont Ford England General Motors General Foods General Electric Goodyear Hudson Motors Keith Orph Reynolds Tolescorp Sears Roebuck Southern Railway ‘Texas Corp Texas Gull U Steel United Fruit Weatinghouse Woolworth Western Union

Winter cold wave whips Midwest crops and livestock

A midweek cold snap from the Associated Press spreads frigid temperatures across the Middle West. Heavy wet snow hits western Kansas Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Montana while frost spans from northern states to Kansas. Iowa corn sustains considerable damage as readings dip to 3 degrees in northern and western areas and record lows appear in Nebraska Wisconsin and South Dakota.

Cntvery Middle West Kansas Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Montana Storea Prestio Daeta Iowa York Neb Wisconsin Temas Amarillo

Mrs Sim Weeks Heads Vicksburg Club Election

Mrs Sim Weeks was elected president of the Wicksburg women's home demonstration club at the first meeting of the new school year. Officers named include Mrs G W King as vice president Mrs Mack Kinsaul as secretary treasurer and Mrs Lorraine Bouter and Mrs Claudia Thomley as local leaders. Mrs A D Thomley chosen county council director.

Bim Weeks Wicksburg Women’s Home Demonstration Club W. G. Pruett Officara Siecied Weeks G. W. King Mack Kinsaul Lorraine Bouter Claudia Thomley A. D. Thomley County Council

Burglar Steals $2 From East North Street Grocery

A burglar bored a hole in a door knob at J. N. Zorn Stars on East North Street and emptied the cash register of $2. Sheriff Alex H. May reported a separate robbery in the Lynnburg area between Ashford and Columbia where a resident lost $70 while asleep.

J. N. Zorn East North Street Ita Alex. H. May Lynnburg Ashford Columbia

Dothan Man Arrested After Downtown Collision

Jessa Car roll, a Dothan resident, was arrested Friday on a charge of operating an automobile while intoxicated after a collision with a parked truck downtown. Police reported other passengers in the car but said no one was injured and bond was set for Carroll.

Jessa Carroll Dothan Carroll Polite

Negro Defendant Wins Case After Imposter Reveal

In Houston circuit court on Thursday afternoon Willie Roberson, a Black defendant, acted as his own attorney and claimed innocence. Witnesses testified to guilt but an onstage misdirection emerged when the defendant admitted the true culprit was his cousin Sonny Roberson, already in prison for burglary, prompting an investigation and a confusion that led to adjournment as officers questioned the case.

Willie Roberson Houston Sonny Roberson A G Watford Orton Wille Rober Jay Mardy Spoortl

Charred Body of Young Producer Found in Ruins Identified

The charred body recovered from the scorched summerhouse ruins was identified as Wilhelm A Brady Jr, son of a prominent family. Investigators removed evidence from the scene while noting partial recognition, with family members and associates named in connection to Broadway performances and a film set.

Colt Sneck Wilhem A Brady Jr Tate Rhe Whee Dolerutus Revelven Rs Chambers Sella Lind Trace George Batherine Alexander Hvl

Taxed to the core a plea over sales tax burden

The article argues sales taxes compound through the supply chain hitting consumers hardest. It notes the poor and workers face repeated charges as the tax cascades from producer to retailer. It warns taxpayers must bear hidden costs and calls for relief amid widespread cost of living strain.

Gma Roy

Picking New County Registrars Launched By Governor Graves

Alabama state board of registrars led by the governor to form new county election boards of three men each for all 67 counties. Boards will manage registrations for the 1936 general election and other ballots, with potential referenda on a sales tax. Graves plans trips to Mobile and south Alabama to discuss permanent policy for state docks operation.

Montgomery State Board of Registrars Commissioner of Agriculture Nemestead Prohibition Bibb Graves South Otha Alabama Roshan Howene

Steam Shovel Debate Roils Houston County Budget Session

A steam shovel purchase valued at 6.4k faces renewed scrutiny as Houston County Board of Revenue weighs budget actions. Whiddon brothers and Ussery resist, while Whiddon and allied commissioners push for the cheaper option, delaying a two month old purchase amid calls to rescind.

Houston County Board of Revenue J J Whiddon A D Whiddon A.D Ussery C Mein Tere Tow Varnum Thes Hought Whitton Ana Hivtac

Funeral rites for Freddie Mael Wommack observed

Funeral services for Freddie Mael Wommack three year old child of Mr and Mrs L A Wommack of Ashford route two were held from the Howard Grove church at 10 oclock Friday morning. Besides her parents she is survived by three brothers John Lewis Ras and Bobbie Earl all of Ashford route two and one sister Fannie Carolyn also of Ashford route two. Burial was in the church cemetery with the church pastor affi liating and Fellows and Forrester in charge.

Funers Freddie Mael Wommack L. 4 Wommack Ashford Howard+ Grove Qeleek John Lewis Ras Bobbie Earl Fannie Carolyn Fellows Forrester

Smyrna women elect new heads in home demonstration club

SmyrnaDemonstration club Thursday elected Mrs Lime Posey to lead for the coming year with Mrs W G Pruett stating the change. Mrs J H Bradshaw was named vice president and Mrs C Ry Daughety secretary treasurer. Local leaders include Mrs W T Husky Mrs J P Whatley and Mrs D A McInnish who was chosen county council director. Nearby Chicago hog prices were reported with mixed declines and ranges across weights and categories.

Smyrna Women's Home Demonstration Club Lime Posey W. G. Pruett J. H. Bradshaw C. Ry Daughety W. T. Husky J. P. Whatley D. A McInnish MeInnish

Boy Scouting Plans Revived in Dothan Alabama Area

Nine southeast Alabama counties will back a revived Boy Scout council in Dothan. Key figures Dr Keyton and local officials outlined aims to train boys for better citizenship and secure support from citizens. A finance meeting is set for Oct 19 with troops expected to begin enrollment around November 1.

Alabama Dothan Troy Enterprise Opp Ozark Bunfaula Keyton Sitizen JL. Vaughn W BR Jordan Scout Council Augustus Lane Bonds Wis Up Scout Council Pothan

Cotton tenancy patterns in the South

The report cites about 5.5 million white tenants and just over 3 million Negro tenants in rural areas. Dr. Alexander, now in Washington assisting Rexford Tugwell, notes most cotton farms are tenant operated and argues white tenancy rose after emancipation as Negroes migrated to cities.

Alexander Bors Washington Rexford G. Tugwell United States

Local compress and cotton export notes amid war demands

Compress ably influences cotton exports and lint used for ammunition and war supplies. Local officials cannot gauge full impact of the war on shipments as destinations await final port of embarkation. Cotton stocks remain high due to storage shortages, with government stocks of seven million bales pending disposal. Negro workers show upbeat morale at the compress amid bustling activity. Chicago butter and eggs prices listed with minor changes.

Dothan Paris Crawford Compress Harris

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