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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1929

Page

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Abandoned Auto Taken After Kansas Town Abduction

In Hoxie Kansas two women Miss Leda Beauregard and Mrs Beatrice Walsh were attacked after a ride from Colorado by two youths. They were beaten stripped and left in a pasture then their car vanished. C J Randolph resigns as Y M C A secretary effective Sept 1. Three suspects and a man named Mitchell Mendez held in Moulton Alabama region for alleged $100 robbery from George and Jane Clemmons.

C. J. Randolph Hoxie Kansas Colorado Leda Beauregard Beatrice Walsh Concordia Erne Mitchell Mendez Lawrence County Moulton George Clemmons Sheriff Smith H. C. Harris Vines and

Thrilling Romance in Life of a Beautiful Girl

Grenofen falls for Veronica the moment they meet as she clings to a galloping horse. Tom reaches her bridle as she rides away, blue eyes shining, before the tale plunges into Blackwater and the Pell murder. Walling’s mystery saga Death Treasure captivates readers with romance, daring, and surprises.

NEW Daily Grenofen Veronica Tom Blackwater Pell Dolph Scotland Yard Tom Grenofen Veronica Seabroke Roger Pell Daily

Indiana Farmers Visit Muscle Shoals Plant in Alabama

Indiana Farm Bureau leaders led by W. H. Settle toured the Muscle Shoals plant at Sheffield Alabama urging that the facilities be devoted to fertilizer production. The group included Lee B. Highten J. H. Hull W. L. Everson and J. R. Moore observing the site as part of support for the farm relief program. Congressman David Hogg previously predicted Congress would act on Muscle Shoals at its December session.

Sheffield Ala Indiana Congress W. H. Settle Indiana Farm Bureau Mr. Settle Lee BR. Highten J. H. Hull Bureau W. L. Everson J. R. Moore The Hoosier Farmer Indianapolis David Hogg 12Th

Decatur Visitor B Hall of Mirror Mc Gregor Texas guest

Texas editor B Hall of the Mirror Mc Gregor Texas visits Decatur as guest of Floyd and Mrs Taylor. He shows interest in Alabama progress core conditions and Rotary Club work where he serves as vice president in his home city.

B. Hall the Mirror McGregor Texas Floyd Taylor Taylor Hall Alabama Solin Rotary Club

Strict Middling Strict Low Law 17.25 socorseemeeee 17.00

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Ledlow Case Seeks New Trial Hearing Set in Morgan County

W H Ledlow attorney for William Ledlow asks a new trial for the Morgan county farmer. Judge Callahan set the motion for August 24 in circuit court after a prior postponement. Ledlow was convicted weeks ago of slain his 14 year old son Thomas Ledlow and received a life term. The motion argues Mrs Ledlow testimony, new evidence, and insanity claims.

W. H. Long William Ledlow Morgan County W. W. Callahan Ledlow Thomas Ledlow

Special Agent Reynolds Found Dead in Arizona Canal

Federal officers pursue mystery surrounding the death of Paul E. Reynolds a 31 year old special agent with the department of justice His body was found with a bullet wound in the heart in an irrigation canal Officials noted the rented car five days earlier was missing and friends say he had signified plans that were not disclosed though details remain unclear

Phoenix Ariz Paul E. Reynolds Department of Justice Reynolds

Warden Resigns at Alabama State Road Camp

Hamp Draper announced the resignation today of W. E. Walker, warden at the State road camp near DeArmanville, Alabama. The resignation was requested by the state convict department head.

Montgomery Ala Hamp Draper State Convict Department W. E. Walker State Road DeArmanville

Physicians Held on a $2,000 Bond in Alabama

Dr. Clarence A. Darnell former Winston county health officer was released on a $2,000 bond after a statues charge filed by a county school teacher’s father. He resigned as health officer after a brief tenure and was jailed in Franklin County before being brought to Haleyville for bond. He waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the October grand jury.

Haleyville Ala Clarence A. Darnell Winston County Darnell J. H. Lester Bear Creek Franklin County Russellville

Thirty One Sent To State Asylum Under Care

The report notes Ameriti nem Davis has served about two and a half years in office. He has transported 31 patients to the state insane asylums during his term. Of the 31, four were Negro.

Ameriti Nem Davis

Specimens Increase at Tennessee Valley Laboratory

More specimens are being handled at the Tennessee Valley Laboratory. August usually light has started light but the past week incoming specimens from all parts of the valley have increased materially in numbers for examination.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory

Train Victim Laid To Rest On Sunday

Funeral services for Jack Martin killed in a train accident at Sheffield Alabama were held Sunday near Mount Hope at Rock Spring church. The service was conducted by Rev. J. A. Davis. A wife several children and grandchildren survive.

Jack Martin Sheffield Ala Mount Hope Rock Spring Church J. A. Davis

Tragedy at Newplace in the Blackwater Colony

Veronica Seabroke and artist Tom Grenofen arrive at Blackwater England where Veronica attracts Pell and Fotherbury rivalry grows. Tensions flare over buried archaeological treasures and a deadly summer ending in a library tragedy at Newplace as Pell and Grenofen clash.

Veronica Seabroke Tom Grenofen Blackwater England Veronica Roger Pell Grenofen Pell Newplace Bertram Fotherbury

Meeting Veronica and Two Suitors on the River

I encounter Veronica with Anderson Boyle and Martin Somerfield after Pell's Woodcot visit. She invites me to a boat run to the Fittiper, a foul craft of cow parts and engines, where I observe Veronica's glow and learn Boyle and Somerfield are intelligent, likable, and both claim to be madly in love with Veronica as she declines.

Veronica Pell Woodcot Anderson Boyle Martin Somerfield Boyle Somerfield

Decatur Adopts Airport Resolutions for City Built Facility

Three resolutions backed by Decatur citizens at Masonic Hall call for a municipal owned Class A airport built to government standards. They seek city control once law permits and urge Governor Bibb Graves to include local airport legislation in any extra session call.

Decatur Masonic Hall Bibb Graves Alabama

State highway bids awarded for multiple bridge and road projects

The state highway commission will award road contracts at 5 p m Monday after bids from over 50 contractors. Federal aid projects include bridges between Vernon and the Mississippi line, Perdido and Styx rivers, Bear Creek and Colbert stretch, plus state bridges and a 2 1/2 mile highway segment from Monroeville to Camden.

Montgomery Ala Tech State Highway Commission Capitol Vernon Mississippi Line Lamar County Perdido Styx Baldwin Bear Creek Wilcox Tuscumbia Russellville Colbert Perdido Creek Escambia Conecuh River Conecuh County Lineville Wedowee Randolph Gadsden Leesburg Etowah Tuscaloosa Centerville Monroeville Camden Monroe County

Rev Crume Begins A Revival Series Here

A revival meeting will start Sunday at Southside Baptist Church conducted by Rev. T. C. Crume of Kentucky. The revival will run for three weeks and the public is invited to attend all services.

Southside Baptist Church T. C. Crume Kentucky

Community Sing Planned at Ninth Street Methodist

The community sing will be held Thursday at 7 30 PM at Ninth Street Methodist church. All members and singers are urged to attend for important business and discussions. Vinson quartet Sparkman Trio and Bonanza quartet will perform among the groups present.

Ninth Street Methodist Church Vinson Quartet Sparkman Trio Bonanza Quartet

Curb Sales Hold Up Despite Weather

Twenty one sellers on the Decatur curb this morning obtained 109.30 dollars for the produce offered to Decatur consumers despite unfavorable weather conditions affecting garden growth.

Decatur

Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Board Meets Tonight

The directing board will discuss business affairs tonight at 7 30 with W Scovdast and other board members present.

Decatur Junior Chamber of Com- Sen W. Scovdast

State and Federal Health Inspectors Visit Local Store

Inspectors A. D. Franklin of the state inspection service and Thomas, an inspector from the United States Department of Health, were on site at the local store with Mrs Gaitino.

A. D. Franklin State Inspection Service Thomas United States Department of Health Gaitino

State Near Close In Snook Hearing

In Columbus on August 13 the state neared finishing its rebuttal in Dr. James H. Snook's murder trial of Theora Hix. Chief of Police Harry French testified, disputing Snook's account of admissions and describing the confession Snook dictated before it was attributed to Prosecutor John Chester. The police chief said Snook described cutting Hix's throat before the confession was made.

Columbus, O James H. Snook Theora Hix Harry French Columbus Snook Dr. Snook John Chester Miss Hix

Burleson to Speak at Friday Y M C A Lawn Party

FP. E. Burleson one of Morgan County's two legislators will be the main speaker Friday night at a lawn party on the Y M C A lawn at 7 45. Pastors wives Sunday school superintendents and religious workers are invited. A round table on law enforcement will follow his talk with special musical numbers and an open air sing led by Mrs. Hudson.

Burleson Morgan County Hudson

Ex-Decatur Man May Be Bank Head

A Montgomery report suggests former Decatur resident D. F. P. Green or H. H. Montgomery as Alabama superintendent of banks, with Governor Graves considering them while Judge C. E. Thomas is on temporary leave. Green, secretary of the State Baptist board, previously served as state superintendent of banks, as did Montgomery.

Decatur Montgomery Graves C. E. Thomas Alabama Thomas D. FP. Green H. H. Montgomery Vernor Graves Green State Baptist Board Gomery

City officers clash as New Orleans street car strike turns violent

Open fighting erupted in the New Orleans city council chamber as labor supporters delivered a petition to repeal a jitney ban amid a street car strike. Police troops restored order after a mob assaulted commissioners and officers. Injured included a 15 year old boy and a striking motorman. several officers were assaulted.

New Orleans City Council Commission Council Irwin Duvernay Young

Sheriff Davis Sees Health Improve After Treatment

Sheriff B. E. Davis, who returned from Hot Springs after several treatments, is reported to be much improved in health. He suffered an influenza attack last winter and is believed to be well on the road to full recovery, with county residents hopeful for his complete regain.

B. E. Davis Hot Springs Davis

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