Pastor's Love Rooms Are Read To Jurors
A grand jury probing the death of pastor's first wife heard county attorney Phillip Oldham outline a romance between the preacher and his 19 year old bride. Letters and verses attributed to the minister were presented as part of the evidence while his current wife denied knowledge of poisoning. The pastor heads a tabernacle founded after a church dispute. The exhumed body showed poison in fatal amounts.
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Muskogee
Okla
Phillip Oldham
A. Berrie
Berrie
Oldham
Ciral Attair
Cherokee Presbytery
Ida Bess Bright
Phillip K. Oldham
Clem Trotter
Arthur Stewart Enters Government Hospital in Johnson City
Arthur Stewart, World War I veteran and former medical corps member, left Sunday night to enter the government hospital at Johnson City Tennessee. Stewart, a resident of Lane's section west of here, served overseas for twelve months.
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Or Stewart
Government
Johnson City
Tenn
Stewart
Lane’s
Here
Means $200000 in Morgan Area from cotton market rise
On a normal yield of 40000 bales, the day’s cotton market gain equaled about $200000 for Morgan county planters. Market closed this afternoon at 7.03 for October futures, up from 6.16 Saturday. Middling cotton at Decatur quoted at six and a half cents per pound. There was no trading during the day.
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Morgan County
Decatur
Sheriff and Chief Deputy Respond to Moulton Call
Sheriff A. W. Davis and Chief Deputy Bill Willoughby were summoned to Moulton today to handle a local matter.
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Moulton
A W. Davis
Bill Willoughby
Pioneer Family Plans Sixth Annual Morgan County Reunion
About one hundred Crawford family descendants, a pioneer Alabama clan, will gather August 10 at the D. A. Roan home in Center Grove for a full day sixth annual reunion. A Decatur string band will travel to perform. The clan traces to Uncle Tom Crawford who settled near Ryan's Cross Roads during the Civil War era. Local Decatur folks expect to attend.
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Crawford
Morgan County
D. A
Decatur
Former Decatur Resident Dies in Weekend Crash
R. L. Webb aged 45 an insurance agent and brother of Mrs. C. E. Malone died after a collision on the Tuscaloosa highway with a truck. J. A. Searcy the truck driver also died. A third man was injured and survived at home. Webb had skull and chest injuries and had recently returned to Uniontown Alabama. His body was sent there for burial. He leaves a wife four children three brothers and three sisters.
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R. L. Webb
C. E. Malone
Webb
Tuscaloosa
J. A. Searcy
Bessemer Hospital
Lancaster Love Denied by Woman
Mrs. Keith Miller testified at the murder trial that she had grown disillusioned and no longer loved Captain Lancaster or the memory of Haden Clarke, her former fiancé. She said she remains fond of Lancaster but has not loved him for two years, and she wept while explaining how she could be fond without love.
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Miami
Keith- Miller
Capt
Lancaster
Haden Clarke
Hawthorne
Plans to Open Schools September 12
Local school authorities proceed with plans for opening of schools for the fall term on September 12. No detailed plans announced yet, but an official statement is expected within a few days. It remains unclear how long schools may remain open.
Marked progress in Alabama crop growth despite weevil damage
Reports from Alabama detail optimistic forecasts for a larger cotton crop aided by white blooms and favorable rains. Weevil damage persists but showers improved soil. southern counties see early bales, with August expected to boost picking and ginning statewide. Hay and fodder crops improve, while sugarcane sorghum and peanuts show normal harvest potential.
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Central
Gulf
South
Alabama
Dothan
P. O. Davis
Auburn
Two Hacksaws Found at Morgan County Jail Break Attempt
Two hacksaws were found at the Morgan County jail today, believed to foil a jail break. Officers say one saw was found on Stevyer and the other on top of the bull pen, with a suspect named Tom Stover, recently transferred from Moulton, implicated by investigators.
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Morgan County
Tom Stover
Moulton
Stevyer
Banker describes attacks two held in probe of case
In Springfield Illinois a bank official recounts a brutal kidnapping and assault. Colesgrove, jailed for a bank failure, survived a 20 hour bondage and walked to a friend's home. Police arrested James Gammaroni and Amelio Puzzoti after finding a blood stained car and Colesgrove’s gold stamped purse.
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Springfield
Ill
Colesgrove
Prank Lowe
James Gammaroni
Amelio Puzzoti
Colegrove
Gammatoni
Puzzoti
Devereaux Heights
Two Weeks Visit by Miss Peete and Miss Chandler
Miss Dora Peete and Miss Aileen Chandler return from an eight two week visit to relatives in Limestone county. Miss Peete is a nurse at Benevolent hospital.
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Dora Peete
Aileen Chandler
Limestone County
Miss Peete
Benevolent Hospital
Bailey Recovers From Knee and Foot Injuries
A. C. Bailey is recovering from knee and foot injuries after a fall on a slippery rock during a swimming outing at camp. The incident occurred several days ago and prompted medical treatment.
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A. C. Bailey
Morgan County backs state health board action on health unit budget
The Morgan County Board of Revenue endorsed the state board of health budget for the county health unit. The county board of health and local physicians supported the state action while Decatur council kept funding steady to Oct. 1. A final budget resolution may settle differences and keep the five piece unit operating with reduced personnel costs.
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Morgan County Board of Revenue
State Board of Health
Morgan County Health Unit
Morgan County
Arera
Board of Revenue
County Board of Health
Decatur
State Board
Hine Speaks In Mayor's Campaign
P A Hine opened his campaign for mayor of Decatur addressing a large crowd at Second Avenue and Johnston Street. He announced another address on Bank Street near the Tennessee Valley Bank and invited the public to attend, noting no other candidates have announced speaking engagements.
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Butler
P. A. Hine
Decatur
Second Avenue
Johnston Street
Glory of the Cross Tops Sunday Sermon
Rev. A. H. Nabors of Central Methodist preached on The Glory of the Cross to a large congregation. He praised Paul for humility and focus on the cross, noting his absence of pride in lineage and power while highlighting Christ’s sacrifice.
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A. H. Nabors
Central Methodist Church
Rev. Nabors
Paul
Ee Wes Vie Seine
Murder charges face singer in husband death
Benet Polikoff, attorney for Libby Reynolds, says she surrendered at Wentworth North Carolina on Sunday at 3 p.m. She will appear before Judge Stack to seek bail. Reynolds is indicted for shooting her millionaire husband Ab Walker, who was released Saturday on $25,000 bond. Wentworth was the transfer site for the adjourned superior court term.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Benet Polikoff
Libby Reynolds
Wentworth
Stack
Ab ‘Walker
Libby Reynolds seeks habeas relief in husband murder case
Libby Reynolds and co defendant Albert Walker face possible bail after habeas corpus actions. Sheriff Scott cited ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of the Reynolds heir at the family estate. Defense lawyers hope to secure hearings soon, noting Reynolds’ fragile health and impending motherhood.
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Yeti Temas
Smith Rey
Nolis
Alfred Holman
Cincinnati
William Graves
Winston-Salem
Bennet Polikoff
Libby
Transit Scott
R. J. Reynolds
Holman
Albert
Ab) Walker
Chum
Young Reynolds
Reynolds
Walker
Former Sheriff J. V. May dies of heart attack at 70
Funeral services for former Sheriff J. V. May were held at Central Baptist church with interment in Eben sett Ark. A heart attack caused his death after a long career in law enforcement in the county. May, 70, left seven daughters and four nieces as survivors.
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J. V. May
Central Baptist Church
E. L. Sturdivant
Ebensett
Ark
May
J. D. Pickens
Southside
Masons District Meeting Scheduled at Rising Sun Lodge
The Second District Masonic Conference will convene at Rising Sun Lodge hall on Vine and Bank streets. It will open at 10 o clock Wednesday morning with two Exemplifications of the first three degrees in Masonry led by A. McDonald. Lodges in the district are invited and visiting brethren will be housed by Rising Sun members.
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Rising Sun Lodge
Vine and
Bank Streets
A. @. McDonald
Maxie Roberson Held on Trespassing Charge at Jail
A Black woman named Maxie Roberson is held in Morgan county jail after arrest in Cedar Lake section for trespassing after warning. Report says she rampaged, firing shots at a man, seizing an axe, damaging an automobile, and breaking a house.
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Maxie Roberson
Morgan County
Cedar Lake
Cotton prices surge after government crop estimate
New York reports rapid rise in October futures over seven cents a pound as the government crop estimate triggers heavy buying. Prices jump while market chatter links the move to a mill syndicate backed by banks to acquire Federal Farm Board cotton holdings. Yield for Alabama pegged at 950 000 bales as part of the same report.
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New York
Federal Farm Board
Alent
Cotton price rises five dollars a bale in New Orleans
New Orleans on August 8 reports cotton futures gaining five dollars per bale over Saturday close signaling firmer market sentiment amid steady demand from textile buyers and selling pressure easing.
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New Orleans
Stock Rally Captures 1929-Style Boom Mood
New York on August 8 saw a buoyant stock market with shares rising amid heavy buying as profit taking faltered and bears were driven into tighter traps, signaling a return to the exuberant days once seen in 1929.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Cotton Crop Outlook for Alabama and Nation
Washington reports US cotton yields at 149.6 pounds per acre for flint cotton, with crop condition at 65.6 percent of normal as of August 1. Production projections show 950000 bales for Alabama versus 749 last year, and a national estimate of 17,006,000 ginned pounds for the bale.
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Washington, D. C
Alabama
Cotton rises after government yield estimate lowers expectations
New Orleans cotton futures jumped after a government estimate pointed to a smaller yield. October traded at 6.92 and December at 7.06, rising about 72 to 76 points from Saturday’s close, roughly $4 per bale.
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New Orleans
Back From School Owen Wise Attends Rehab Course
Owen Wise, state rehabilitation representative, returned from Nashville after three weeks attending a special course in rehabilitation work.
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Owen Wise
Nashville
Pay Telephone Theft Hits Hartcelle Building
A thief or thieves entered the J. P. Simpson Motor building at Hartcelle at night and took a pay telephone. The incident reflects rising thefts amid strained economies.
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J. P. Simpson “Motor
Hartcelle
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Morgan Area
Hunter
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Broadway
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Singer
Masons District
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