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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1936

Page

3

Mad killer hearing links to family murders and Detroit slayings

Harry Singer a 26 year old ex convict confessed three murders saying he was mad. Police link the Rochester axe slayings of his mother and brother to the case. Bryant and Wesley family killings occurred near Rochester and near North Manchester. authorities consider robbery motive and mob risk in Wabash Indiana.

Wabash Ind Byron Kennedy Harry Singer Singer J. D. Bryant Detroit Estel Bemenderfer Rochester Bemenderfer Mary Singer Lonnie Singer Bryant John Fielding Wesley Marjorie Louisville Marguerite Renkin Vere Howell Wesleys Singe Wesley North Manchester Howell

Farmer Shot on Alabama Farm in Argument with Tenant

Ralph Denton, 25, was killed in an early morning dispute at his father's farm near Boaz Alabama. Tenant William Lee 75 surrendered after a confrontation when police moved to arrest him. Lee admitted the shooting and the fatal wound was a single 38 caliber bullet through the heart.

Boat Ala Ralph Denton Willam Lee Denton Place Lee Frank Towers Roy Thompson Boaz Guntersville Towers Thompson Here Young Denton Lees Denton

Cougar Attacks Automobile In Oregon Forest Case

A forest ranger reported a cougar attacked a motorist near Bend Oregon as a deer and mountain lion were sighted after a hot chase. Morgan Williamson a service station attendant confirmed the motorist showed deep scratches on his car as proof.

Bend Ore Morgan Williamson Williamson

Resort hotel romance tests Ann in the mountains

Ann Hamilton awakes from a dream of sailing with Jaime Laird at a resort hotel. She wrestles with attraction and a desire to reform him, while Bill Ware watches from afar. Jaime courts her with charm as they plan a weekend trip, but she weighs work versus romance at St. Regis Lake.

Ann Jaime Laird Ann Hamilton Jaime Bill Ware Bill St. Regis Lake Canada

Important Metal 13 Part in dr 14 Less good

Puzzle clue list references various words and definitions across numbers 1 to 63 with themes including metals, distances, emotions, and anatomy. It reads like a cryptic crossword or fill in the blanks, presenting a mix of partial phrases and toward unrelated terms.

Indian ward lured into marriage prompts probe in Arkansas

An 70 year old Osage Indian, Hehshahke, is held in Fort Smith with two women and a white man while Indian agency officials from Oklahoma seek to confirm a suspected marriage. Tulsa marriage papers list Shipwapau, while locals describe Hehshahke as a popular Osage man seen around Fairfax.

Fort Smith Ark Indian Agency Oklahoma Hehshahke Shipwapau Shahwahpe Shiwapau Shipapau Tulsa Fairfax Okla C. Ellis Osage Indian Agency Pawhuska Shiwanpau Harry Ham Lou Ella Campbell C. J. Barnard Harry Hamilton Lou Ella Campbell Rabeline Barnard Mike Gordon Hher

Neutrality reaffirmed as France voices Spain stance

Paris reports cabinet reaffirms absolute neutrality in Spain. Germany in principle agrees with the international neutrality proposal, with eight nations likely to join. Berlin signals optimism via ambassador Andre Francois-Poncet as tension over possible German action in Spanish waters rises.

Edward Kennedy Associated Press Paris Spain Germany L'Humanite Barcelona Waal Ibng Central Committee Uty Berlin Andre Francois-Poncet Poncet Konstantin von Neurah France Great Britain Russia Czechoslovakia Belgium Italy Netherlands Portugal Spanish Hitler Foreign Office Genevieve Tabous L’oeuvre

Thieves Return Car After Abducted Child Found Safe

In Kansas City on August 3, thieves who stole Mr and Mrs Chris Sexton's car inadvertently abducted their five year old son Richard. They abandoned the vehicle and child at a drug store then left. two hours later rescuers heard the boy's cries in a park and the car and boy were recovered unharmed.

Kansas Chris C. Sexton Richard

Wanted One Wife Sign Draws Laughs In South Carolina

Randolph Murdaugh, USC student, reported seeing a roadside sign between Hampton and Allendale that read Wanted: One Wife a lighthearted example of advertising in courting.

Columbia S. C South Carolina Randolph Murdaugh University of South Carolina Hampton Allendale

Hartselle Socials Honor Mrs Jack Crittenden

A bridge party hosted by Mrs J L Day in Hartselle honored the recent bride Mrs Jack Crittenden with gladioli and roses. High score prize went to Mrs L C Pattillo and Bingo to Mrs Phil Orr. Guests included many local residents and out of town relatives.

J. L. Day Jack Crittenden T. E. Crittenden Emmett Bridges L. C. Pattillo W. B. Allen A. D. Sample Arthur Howell J. P. Simpson J. E. Stone Perry Orr Harold Parker Homer Rountree A. E. Jackson Phil Orr Frances Stewart Ruby Boger Elizabeth Robinson Tuscaloosa Edith Woodall Abner Wilkerson Birmingham Hartselle W. 8. McClanahan Lizzie Reed Penn Madge Alexander Decalt P. Simpson Mr. Simpson Frances Lee Camp Coleman H. G. Long Iuka Ruben Orr Florida Frank Murphey Aline Murphrey

Church Stewards Host Dinner At East Main Home

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Poole Sr and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Moore hosted the First Methodist church stewards on Thursday evening at Poole’s East Main street home. A three course dinner was served and church matters were discussed with the stewards and two guests, Dr. W. L. Lovelady and Rev. J. H. Chitwood.

W. 8. Poole A. J. Moore First Methodist Church East Main Street Messrs Luther Roberts Harold Orr W. P. Snnges L. C. Pattillo R. T. Puckett

Friday Bridge Club Meets at Bee Line Home

Mrs J E Stone Jr hosted a Friday bridge gathering at her new Bee Line highway residence. Mrs J R Stone won the club prize and the hostess gave a prize to Mrs W P Snuggs. Refreshments followed.

Bridge Club J. E. Stone, Jr Bee Line Highway J. R. Stone W. P. Snuggs Goures

HOLC Stops Lending as It Gathers Debts in Washington

HOLC ceases mortgage lending on June 12 and shifts to collecting about 25 dollars monthly per loan. The agency oversees 3 billion dollars in loans to over 1 million homeowners with 16 791 collectors in 271 offices, down from earlier totals. By June 30 1986 foreclosures reached 3 864 and 6 804 borrowers had repaid loans totaling 14 002 00.

Washington Ang Home Owners Loan Corporation HOLC HOLS

New States Report Poliomyelitis Rise Across 42 States

The Public Health Service reports a sharp polio rise with 664 cases since June 18 and 142 new cases last week, the largest summer surge. Alabama leads with 238 cases, followed by Tennessee, California, Illinois, New York, and Mississippi. several states have not reported any cases. A preventive nasal spray is being studied but not yet trusted to halt spread.

Washington Public Health Service Colorado Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota The Health Service Alabama Tennessee California New York Mississippi New Hampshire Wisconsin Delaware Arkansas Wyoming Oklahoma District of Columbia

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