Local Front Pages Note Ills And Community News In Decatur
Mrs. James Wade is confined with flu at home while C L Parham travels to Atlanta after a relative’s death. Rev Peter M Dennis and Mrs J F Smither recoveries are noted as church and hospital news continue. Postmaster W E Ovenford attends a funeral in Huntsville and locals plan to watch a St Louis Cards game in Huntsville. Revival services continue at First Methodist and Westminster Presbyterians. Tom Harrison recovers from injuries after boar attack. Inside Baptist Sunday school drives enrollment with Rev I W Myers. E W Phillips heads to Memphis for hospital treatment. John Wilks marks his birthday with rod and reel. Alabama College students return for holidays. Smallpox vaccinations take place in Hartselle. Pilot Club election set for next meeting. Louis B Hart speaks to L N railway workers. Rev Frank T Smith remains ill awaiting recovery.
Trials near end as nine Negroes face attack charges
In Scottsboro Alabama on April 7 AP reports the trial of two of nine Negroes accused of attacking two Huntsville girls on a freight train nears completion. Crowds were absent as the state rested after five witnesses and the defense awaits, while two defendants Weems and Norris deny participation and identify others as attackers. The girls identified Weems and Norris in the assault.
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Scottsboro
Ala
Huntsville
Stevenson
Chattanooga
Charlie Weems
Clarence Norris
Weems
Norris
Atlee Hoff Jr Improves After Football Injury
Atlee Hoff Jr. showed improvement today at Dr Baughs Infirmary where he was taken Friday with a brain concussion sustained during football practice with Central High School squad.
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Atlee Hoff, Jr
Sunday School Workers Meet at Central Baptist Church
The Sunday school workers' council holds a monthly meeting at 7 30 on Thursday evening in the ladies parlor. All officers and workers are urged to attend. A regular prayer meeting and business session is scheduled for 7 30 on Wednesday evening.
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Central Baptist Church
Peach and Knight Visit Decatur En Route to Montgomery
John H. Peach legal adviser to Governor Miller and Thomas Knight attorney general were Decatur visitors for a brief period Monday. They were en route to Montgomery after attending court in Tuscaloosa Monday.
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John H. Peach
Miller
Thomas 2. Knight
Decatur
Montgomery
Tuscumbia
Delegates Leave For Presbytery
Delegates and elders from all local churches depart today for Huntsville to attend sessions of the Presbytery led by Rev. E. N. Hart Rev. L. B. Hart Rev. Riddle and Rev. W. A. Gordon.
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E. N. Hart
L. B. Hart
Riddle
W. A. Gordon
Huntsville
Presiding Elder Will Fill Pulpit This Weekend
Rev R T Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district will visit the Salem Walnut Grove charge this Saturday and Sunday preaching at Walnut Grove church. The community is invited to hear him.
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R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Salem-Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove
Epidemic of Flu Remains Steady Across Community
The flu and cold outbreak continues to affect many, confining scores to homes. The season has been comparatively mild with few deaths attributed to influenza this year.
Chicago Votes Set to Decide Mayor in Turbulent Race
Chicago citizens cast a predicted million ballots to choose between Mayor William Hale Thompson and Anton Cermak. Thompson led Republicans while Cermak backed Democrats. Thompson accused Cermak of besmirching Cook County. Cermak urged voters to "clean out the city hall" amid calls to end gangsters.
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Cricago
William Hale Thompson
Big Bill
Anton Cermak
America
Thompson
Cermak
Cook County
Committees In Limelight At Alabama Legislature
Montgomery April 7 A M A s lawmakers convened for their 24th five day session with two committees to open at 2 30 p m The fiscal commission 28 to study state finances and advise on deficits and road building will be organized under Lieutenant Governor Merrill and Speaker Tunstall with Representative St John expected to issue the call The houses faced heavy calendars and anticipated probing the valuation structure of the power company
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Senate
House
Merrill
Tunstall
St. John
Cull- Mian
Revenue Board To Meet Monday
The revenue board will convene in a session at the courthouse on next Monday. No business of more than ordinary importance is expected to be discussed at that time.
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Oine
Court House
Ballot Boxes Sent from Alabama for Senate Recount
Postmaster W E Crawford reports orders to forward Morgan county ballot boxes to Washington for a recount of Heflin Bankhead election votes. Special rotary lock pouches will mail the boxes prepaid to David S Barry, sergeant at arms of the U S Senate, Washington D C.
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W. E. Crawford
Post Office Department
Washington
Morgan County
National Capital
United States Senate
Alabama
A. W
Bud) Davis
Hastings
Senate
J. Thomas Heflin
David 8
Barry
U.S. Senate
Washington, D. C
Gas Tax Brings City Over Two Thousand Dollars
March city gas tax receipts exceed $2,000 with officials predicting higher spring and summer collections. Early estimates suggest about $25,000 revenue in the first year to fund city schools and maintain operations.
Decatur District Trails In Legion Membership Drive
The second district, which includes Decatur, leads in the state in membership, while Decatur itself remains behind last year's total. Statewide Legion membership now exceeds 9,000 and keeps climbing as local efforts push to surpass prior year figures.
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Decatur
American Legion
Legion
Two More Days To Fish In Tennessee
Fishermen trekking into Tennessee for bass face only two days left before the season closes to all game fish. The season will not reopen until June to protect spawning.
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Tennessee
Turfman's Son Is Held For Shooting
Danville Kentucky April 7 aig Johnson 26 son of a wealthy turfman is held on first degree murder charge after a fatal shooting said to follow a dice game He is jailed without bond in connection with the shooting of Hugh Smith 58 a member of a prominent Kentucky family
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Danville
Aig Johnson
Young Johnson
Hugh Smith
Kentucky
Neal Raps Up On Smoke Screen For Injuring
Farmers board reviews a case involving Neal and a smoke screen tactic used to injure, assessing the impact and potential fines or penalties. The action centers on alleged misconduct and the board's response to enforce rules and standards.
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Neal
Farm Board blamed for world cotton drop says Alabama official
Edward A. O Neal of the Alabama Farm Bureau challenges Walter Parker and the American Cotton Shippers Association claiming the Farm Board’s actions push a cooperative marketing plan to help growers. He argues price support helped farmers and that shifts to foreign cotton cannot be blamed on the board, noting increased foreign consumption in 1929 30.
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Walter Parker
American Cotton Shippers’ Association
Federal Farm Board
Edward A. O'Neal
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
Parker
Farm Board
India
Exhibits Move In for Decatur Rotary Hobby Show
All exhibits for the Decatur Rotary club hobby show are expected to be in place by Thursday for the opening in the former Decature Motors building at Second Avenue and Holly Street. Exhibitors were urged to submit by Wednesday to allow proper classification. More than 200 exhibits were received, with many from Athens schoolchildren showing strong interest. The fair runs daily and nightly after Thursday, with major group nights including Kiwanis and American Legion on Thursday, various clubs on Friday, and Children’s Night on Saturday.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Decature Motors, Inc
Second Avenue
Holly Street
Ethel Harrison
Athens
Morgan, Lawrence
Stone Counties
Harry Higdon
American Legion
Parent- Teachers Association
Federated Women’ Clubs
Pilot Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Earth's Champion Typewriter by Arthur Brisbane
A portrait of a remarkable young woman who writes at 124 words per minute with flawless accuracy. The article notes complex brain coordination between perception and motor control and praises her skill, suggesting a potential royal marriage could honor her achievement.
Raskob Action Sparks Protest And Debate
Washington April 3 Protest and praise followed Chairman Raskob's poll of Democratic national committee men over home rule and prohibition. Southern leaders pressed to block convention approval while some viewed his plan as a solution to the prohibition issue with figures like Senator Hull and Governor Byrd weighing in. Mrs Sharp of Alabama voiced grief at his persistence.
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Washington
Raskob
Democratic National
National Committee
Hull
Tennessee
Byrd
Virginia
Charles Sharp
Alabama
Summer Sessions For Rural Schools
County schools plan summer sessions when patrons request them. Some schools will remain open after the cotton crop is laid by while others will not operate during the summer months.
Morgan county motorists rush to tag 1931 licenses
In the first six days of April at least fifty eight Morgan county automobiles have been equipped with the 1931 state license tags. On April 1 the half year rate began and owners who kept cars idle since last fall are eager to spring into action and hit the road with renewed wheels.
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Morgan County
Business Women Have a Fine Meet in Hartselle
The Hartselle Business and Professional Women met Monday evening at Miss Josephine Puckett's home. County health nurse Mrs. Catherine Sewell spoke on personal hygiene and led a "daily dozen" exercise contest. Guest Miss Margaret Sewell attended.
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Hartselle Business and Professional
Josephine Puckett
Catherine Sewell
Margaret Sewell
Progress in County Court on Opening Day
Judge W. T. Lowe led the session as several minor cases were disposed of on opening day. This week will focus on civil causes and next Monday the non jury criminal docket will be reached as many cases remain on the calendar.
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W. T. Lowe
Little Girl Is Laid to Rest
Funeral services were held at Basham Chapel for three year old Helen Marie Roberts daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Roberts. The Rev. H. M. Hudson officiated as mourners gathered after services at the Benevolent Society.
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Basham Chapel
Helen Marie ‘Roberts
Ben Roberts
Benevolent Society ' I
H. M. Hudson
Parent-Teachers Association to Meet Tonight in Hartselle
An important meeting of the Parente Teachers Association of Hartselle will be held this evening with an interesting program planned. A special effort is being made to secure full attendance.
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Parente Teachers Association of
Hartselle
Father and seven children die in frame dwelling blaze
Gallipolis Ohio AP report says James White 59 and his ten children perished when fire swept their Swan Creek log cabin on the Ohio bank ten miles from town. A 12 year old son alerted a neighbor and sought aid as flames trapped the family with relatives Nora and Dora ages three among the deceased.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Swan Creek
James White
White
Mary
James
John
Mae
Ters
Nora
Dora
George
Fuce
Thief Stole Cash From Trunk Believed Seen By Owners
Hadden found a sum of money missing from the trunk and believed the theft was by someone known to the owners. The incident centers on a household loss and suspected familiarity with the culprit.
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Hadden
Samaritan Chief invites Decatur to view relief efforts
Samaritan Chief outlines ongoing aid work and invites Decatur residents to see activities. He notes feeding more than 4,000 people and asks what the community can do in return. The call emphasizes transparency and local participation in relief.
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Alu
Decatur
George W Hendrix Dies After Long Illness at Cedar Creek
George W. Hendrix, a well known Cedar Creek resident, died at his home after an extended illness. Funeral services were held with the time and location noted in local notices.
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Cedar Creek
George W. Hendrix
W R recall of 1880 fruit crop and frozen ground
W. Howell of 1003 Jackson Street recalled that on April 4 the ground was frozen so hard no pig could be done on the farm in the Danville section. He noted that fruit crops that year were excellent despite the cold spell.
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W. ©. Howell
Jackson Street
Danville
New York Market Futures Open Mostly Steady
Futures in New York opened steady with July at 0.69 and October at 11.22. Prices for January and Me contracts show small gains and the overall board hints at cautious activity.
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New York
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James Wade
C. L. Parham
Atlanta
O. Sims
Baugh
Aoe
Peter M. Dennis
St. John’s Episcopal Church
John Ty Bryant
W. E. Ovenford
Walter L. Humphrey
St. Louis
North Alabama
First Methodist Church
Mouch
E. G. Mackey
Westminster Presbyterian Church
B. N. Hart
J. F. Smither
Benevolent Hospital
Tom Harrison
Baptist
I. W. Myers
E. W. Phillips
Memphis
Tenn
Veterans’ Hospital
John Wilks
Elizabeth McMillan
Catherine Weaver
Anna Louise Maulsby
Alabama College
H. ©. McRee
A. J. Perolio
Decatur Pilot Club
Louis B. Hart
Louisville & Nashville Railway
East Gate
Frank T. Smith
Peach and
Knight Decatur
Chicago
Morgan
Crawford
Turfman
Lands Farm Board
Rotary Club
Arthur Brisbane
Prince of Wales
Stella Willins
Hartselle Club
Son
Samaritan
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