Local Notes and Weather Chatter From Decatur
Local items report W E Steed’s Birmingham trip and pension vouchers distribution at the court house. Fishermen anticipate high river water improving small stream fishing later. Tax officials worry over Morgan county split tax status while Montgomery word remains pending. Electric fan at Caddell Drug circulates warm air prompting visitors. Weather humor and Ground Hog jests mingle with revival planning at Ninth Street Methodist. Community updates include illnesses, social at Riverside Hi Y, and sermons at Southside Baptist ahead of a week of services.
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Morgan County
Montgomery
Rockne Crash Tragedy Shocks Nation Funeral Planned
Investigation into the Rockne air crash begins as eight die when a Transcontinental flight collapses near Flint Hill. Officials confirm engine shut off, pilots Mathias and Pry among the dead. Rockne’s funeral arrangements move forward as coroner’s jury convenes.
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Cottonwood
Falls
Kan
Knute Rockne
Flint Hill
Wizards of the Genius of Notre Dame
California
Western Air
Robert Pry
Jess Mathias
Los Angeles
H. J. Christer
J. S. Happer
Chicago
W. B. Miller
Hartford
Conn
Spencer Goldthwaite
New York
A. Robbecht
Wheeling
Rockne
Easter Program II Planned for Sunday at Methodist Church
An Easter program is planned Sunday morning at the Methodist church with an afternoon singing at the new school auditorium. Everyone is invited to attend and bring someone to help renew the singing.
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Eva
Methodist‘ Church
Senator Black to Speak at Kiwanis Meeting in Decatur
Hugo L Black Alabama's senior U S senator is to address the Kiwanis Club at the Y M C A in Decatur at 6 30 p m Thursday The topic is unannounced but expected to address issues of statewide interest Following Senator Bankhead's recent talk on a new cotton marketing plan the event aims to engage state residents and club members.
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Hugo L. Black
Alabama
United States
Decatur
Kiwanis Club
John H. Bankhead
A. Thomas Heflin
Senate
Bankhead
Black Law
Former Resident Dies In Oklahoma
Athens area friends learn of Sid ney McDougle death in Cloud Chief Oklahoma where he had lived for years He was thirty one and survived by his parents Mr and Mrs J E McDougle a brother Manson a sister Mrs Lillie Woodall and several nieces and nephews Interment was at Clinton Oklahoma.
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Macedonia
Ala
Sidney
McDougle
Cloud Chief
Oklahoma
J. E. McDougle
Manson McDougle
Lillie Woodall
Decatur
Clinton
Rockne's Rare, Broad Impact Shaped U S Football History
Knute Rockne rose as player coach and strategist at Notre Dame and his influence extended beyond the field. He built innovative systems led teams with few defeats and inspired dozens of coaches through schools books and lectures. Born March 4 1888 in Voss Norway his rise from self supporting student to national football icon defined early 20th century college sport.
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Associated Press
Knute Kenneth Rockne
Rockne
Notre Dame
University At
South Bend
Ind
Borkne
University of Notre Dame
Fielding H. Yost
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Glen S. Warner
Bob Zuppke
Percy Haughton
Jesse Harper
Norway
Voss
Lewis Rockne
United States
Chicago
Knute
Turee
Jother
More Divorces During March Record in Morgan County
The March report shows four divorce decrees entered, adding to eight in the past four months. Marvin West, register in Equity, notes an average of two decrees per month and suggests a possible rise from prior years.
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Marvin West
Equity
Morgan County
Annual Call Here For Aid to Blind
Decatur residents are urged to support the Christian Record workers as they visit for several days seeking funds to continue aid for the blind. Two longtime volunteers will ask for generous local contributions.
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Decatur
Christian Record
Flu Epidemic Continues In Local Area
Reports from across the county show the influenza epidemic remains prevalent with many residents ill at home. While widespread, the illness is described in light form and authorities urge continued precautions.
Easter Services Planned Across Decatur Churches
Easter is expected to draw record attendance in Decatur as nearly all churches host special services. Pastors and visiting clergy will lead sermons and many churches will welcome new members. Decorated sanctuaries with Easter miles of flowers will set a festive tone for Sunday worship.
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Decatur
Jesus
Rockne Death Draws Regret From Officials
E L Hays superintendent of education expressed deep regret over the death of Knute Rockne. The noted coach was described as great and a man who will be sorely missed in comments to a Daily reporter.
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Knute Rockne
E. L. Hays
the Daily
County Association Meets April 10th
The Morgan County Baptist Association will meet on April 10 and an all day session is planned. Committee work aims to attract a large crowd of representatives from the county’s Baptist churches.
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Morgan County Baptist Association
Fishermen Recall April Day and Early Morning Fishing
A fragment recounts a 1930 fishing day with a partner, a morning start at four, and plans to fish a nearby bass stream. The text hints at readiness, travel by auto, and setting up gear before fishing begins.
Fishermen Foil Quiet Waters With Roosevelt Victor Fly
Two men fish from a boat on a stream when a submerged log blocks their path. A Roosevelt Victor fly is cast midstream above the log, causing a dramatic bend in the rod as the line tightens and a catch seems imminent.
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Bass
Partner
Roosevelt Victor
One Dead and Five Injured in Alabama Weather Toll
A severe weather system across Alabama left one person dead and five injured. Tornado activity, falling chimneys, and high winds caused substantial property damage in Elba, Wetumpka, and nearby areas. The Coosa and Alabama rivers rose as storms drenched Florence and the Tennessee Valley.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Elba
Lois Fuller
George Puller
Wetumpka
Florence
Tennessee Valley
Coosa
Fort Bray
N. C
Fort Benning
Talbotton
Shortweight Probe Initiated in Chicago Raids
County officials with the Better Business Bureau launched a series of raids in Chicago to expose short weighing in the sale of goods. Twenty eight workers at a sealer’s office were arrested and records seized. Police took control of the sealer’s office as the grand jury prepares investigations.
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Chicago
Better Business Bureau
Sealers
Grand Jury
Bargain Rates On Auto Tags
State license tag rates drop to half year terms effective this morning prompting high demand at the probate judge office. Those who kept spring and summer months will see updated pricing and new payment options.
Robber Reported After Danville Pike Break-In
Officers found no trace of a burglar after a Monday night break in at Pred A Simmons home on the Danville pike. A coat belonging to Mrs. Simmons and other clothing were found on a bed, suggesting a planned getaway.
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Pred A. Simmons
Danville Pike
Planting Under Way in Mobile and South Alabama
Howard Swanner reports extensive planting in Mobile and southern Alabama with much cotton and corn being sown.
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Tanner
Howard Swanner
Mobile
South Alabam
April Fool Prank Unmasks Reporter Murder Tale
A reporter uncovers a mock murder story as an April Fool gag spreads through town near the bridge. A pedestrian jokes he killed a fly before leaving home, prompting the observer to realize the tale is a prank tied to All Fools Day.
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Rian
Southland
No Fire Attempt at Riv chine School, Officials Say
Local school officials concluded no fire attempt occurred at Riv chine school over the weekend. They say a burned paper used for light was dropped on a slate stairway and there was no intent to damage the building. Superintendent W W Benson stressed the intruder lit the paper only for light and moved about without harm to the structure.
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Rivchine Aoa
W. W. Benson
Onen
Rural schools close this week in Limestone county
Most rural elementary schools in Limestone county will close this week completing a seven month term. High schools end nine months in April with a standard examination for sixth graders at eight central points. Those passing earn a certificate for high school admission and a prize for top marks in each subject.
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Limestone County
Athens Agricultural School
Wheeler
Mooresville-Belle Mina
Mt. Rostelle
Elkmont High
Wooley Springs Clements
Ae Legion
Bond Issue Vote Here In Maine Attracts Twenty Votes
In Tanner Maine on April 1 a special election asked residents to approve a bond issue. The vote totaled twenty, and all ballots favored the bonds. The results indicate unanimous support among those who cast ballots.
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Tanner
Maine
Managua Earthquake Devastates City Killing and Displacing
Managua reels after a major earthquake and fires. Death toll reportedly reaches 1,000 with about 2,000 injured and 60,000 left homeless. Martial law. American and international relief swiftly mobilized led by Col. Frederic L. Bradman and the Red Cross as aid ships and planes respond from the United States.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Brigg Raon
Marine Barracks
Pup
Red Cross
Andi i
Col
Frederic L. Bradman
Marines
TEC
M. E. Hanna
United States
Guatemala
Anglo-South Bank
Washington
Hoover
Army
Navy
Reg
White House
Rochester
Corinto Ja
Warmer Weather Forecasted as Cold Break Ends
A break in the cold is predicted for Thursday as the Kerwin bureau notes frost is less likely with clouds clearing and salt treatments planned. Weather officials warn of improving conditions as precipitation shifts.
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Kerwin
Local Cotton Prices Along With Market Shifts
Local cotton dealers were offered 50 ph strict middling cotton with a down to 7.75 on low cotton. The report notes firm prices and a cautious market tone for traders and growers.
Incomplete Futures Data From Transcribed Ledger
Fragmentary OCR note lists numeric figures for futures, including 10.69 10 July 10.95 1138 October 11.45 and references months and terms in unclear order. No clear event or identifiable entities beyond generic month names and numbers.
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Jannar
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