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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1932

Page

5

Martin 10 Wait Theft Charge In Athens

William Red Martin, an Athens youth, was bound over to await grand jury action for the theft of fourteen country hams from Roy Black’s home. Authorities say he aided officers as a city stool pigeon and warned where the dams were. Mayor C W Sarver signed Martin’s appearance bond, and other youths linked to the case face prosecution.

Athens Als William” “Red” Martin Roy Black Martin C. W. Sarver T. 8. Woodroof Black

Legion Post Presents Rooms to Let at Ritz Theatre

The Athens Post of the American Legion will stage the musical comedy Rooms to Let at the Ritz Theatre Monday night. Local amateurs star in the cast with direction by Miss Mary Lillian Feigley and music led by Mrs. D. L. Rosenau Jr. Proceeds finance a memorial tablet for Athens World War dead in the new post office.

Athens Ala Athens Post of the American Legion Ritz Theatre Mary Lillian Feigley D. L. Rosenau, Jr

Fussell Will Have Charge Next Week

A change of liquidating agents for the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Athens will take effect next week when W. J. Osborne is replaced by W. W. Fussell, former Decatur banker. Osborne is said to have been given a better post by the state superintendent of banks.

Athens Ala Farmers and Merchants Bank of W. J. Osborne W. W. Fussell Decatur Osborne State Superintendent of Banks

Two Men Captured After Deputy Slain in Hastings

In Hastings Minnesota on August six a posse trapped two men after one seized a deputy’s pistol in the jail office and killed the officer Rudolph Fischer. Dewey Sharpe surrendered after a chase through cornfields and woods. Harold Wilder was captured in a cornfield. Sharpe accused Wilder of the deputy’s murder during the escape attempt.

Hastings Minn Dewey Sharpe Harold Wilder Sharp Wilder Rudolph Fischer

Today's Temperature Recorded At Seven AM

The weather bureau reports a 24 hour period ending at seven this morning with a high of 97 and a low of 73. Local readers receive a concise snapshot of today’s temperature range and timing.

the Weather Bureau Today

Weather Record: Rainfall 0.84 Inch in 24 Hours

The weather bureau reports rainfall of 0.84 inch during the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning.

the Weather Bureau

Visitor from Oak Ridge Reports Good Crops

W L Sparkman a well known farmer from Oak Ridge visited today and reported crops in very good condition in the area.

W.L. Sparkman Oak Ridge

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