Duluth Man Says He Was Drunk In Slaying Girl
Oscar Olson, 29, a Duluth dock worker, confessed to killing 12 year old Dorothy Aune of Minneapolis but police doubt his account. Olson claimed he killed the girl after she screamed, then attempted suicide by drowning. He was brought to Duluth for further questioning as authorities pursue details of the case.
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Duluth
Minn
Oscar Olson
Dorothy Aune
Minneapolis
R. E. Donaldson
Olson
Eli LeBeau
Donaldson
Fman
Major Stanley to sue for first month’s salary at Montgomery hospital
Major R. H. Stanley announced he will pursue court action to collect his first month’s salary after the Montgomery Memorial Hospital board voided the hospital’s former executive committee and denied him pay. He had reported for duty but withdrew when Dr. John Chadwick, backed by the board, refused to vacate the position.
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Montgomery
Ala
R. H. Stanley
Board of Trustees
Montgomery Memorial Hospital
Major Stanley
John 8. Chadwick
Major
National Military Home
Dayton
Dixie Furniture Makes School Tables for Jackson Dormitory
The Dixie Furniture Manufacturing company here is engaged in producing two car loads of school tables for a boys school dormitory in Jackson, Mississippi. The order should be completed within the next few weeks.
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Dixie Furniture Manufacturing Company
Jackson Miss
John Wilkes Finishes Vacation Returns to Duty
John Wilkes, attache of Decatur city offices, completes a several day vacation and will return to duty in the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilkes
City of Decatur
Mr. Wilkes
Lawrence County adult schools improve on plantation
Three Opportunity schools on the Wheeler estate in Lawrence county teach adults at Wheeler No 1 Wheeler No 2 and the Hardin river area. Miss Nina Weems Miss Ellen McBride Miss Harriet Owens and Miss Minnie Owens lead sessions with Miss Claire Bloodworth visiting. Field Day for adult school members and friends will be held in Moulton on August 24 with speeches and readings.
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E. M. Hodson
Lawrence Co
Moulton
Ala
Wheeler Estate
Lawrence County
Wheeler No. 1
Joe Wheeler
Nina Weems
Wheeler Home
Wheeler No. 2
Wheeler Land
Bates
Ellen McBride
Town Creek
Tennessee River
Hardin School
Harriet Owens
Minnie Owens
Noval Miller
Morgan County
Claire Bloodworth
State Department of Education
Montgomery
Mary B. Pickrel
Community Singing forms in Decatur area with 200 members
Local singers organize into the Community Singing group after adopting a constitution and by laws. Officers for three months include Tennis Sparkman president and A Teague vice president. meetings set for Thursdays at venues chosen by members, and leadership lists exclude individuals with immoral character or intoxication.
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Decatur
Community Singing
Tennis Sparkman
A. ©. Teague
B. T. Howell
Leonard McCulloch
T. S. Sparkman
R. H. Vinson
C. B. Murphy
Bright Leaf Tobacco Nine Managed By Marguerite Douglas
Marguerite Douglas of Nicholls Georgia runs a local Bright Leaf Tobacco league nine. She may not show them how but she can tell them.
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Marguerite Douglas
Nicholls, Ga
Nicholls
Prejudice claim in Snook murder retrial motion
In Columbus Ohio on August 16 the defense plans to argue for a new trial over alleged juror influence in the death sentence of Dr James H Snook for the murder of his coed partner Theora Hix. Attorneys say jurors agreed on the first ballot and that the final argument drew applause.
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Columbus, O
James H. Snook
Theora Hix
E. O. Ricketts
Snook
John J. Chester, Jr
Andalusia Man Slain On Highway Near Montgomery
William J. Wiggins of Andalusia is killed instantly when his car is struck from behind by a speeding vehicle driven by Jim Davis a Montgomery resident. Edgar L Wilkins of Fort Gaines Ga suffers a broken leg and Davis along with three other men were jailed after fleeing. Wiggins wife says lights were used to aid repairs when struck. Relatives awaited the body.
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Clanton
Ala
William J. Wiggins
Andalusia
Edgar L. Kilkins
Fort Gaines
Montgomery Highway
Jim Davis
Davis
Wiggins
Wilkins
Insanity Commits Surge in Morgan County Records
Sheriff B. E. Davis reports 31 commitments to insane asylums from Morgan County since taking office with two more in process. The male to female ratio runs about five to one and World War I era stress is cited as a major contributing factor to the rise in official attention.
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Morgan County
B. E. Davis
Antioch Road Repair Near Completion
Repairs on the Antioch road in the eastern county part are nearly finished with gravel surfacing. Community members contributed funds and labor to the project, and the road is now reported in good condition.
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Antioch
Dixie Furniture Plant Reports Fairly Good Year
R C Perkins manager of the Dixie Furniture Manufacturing plant says a fairly good season is noted with an unusually good line of porch furniture. The local factory sees demand widening each season and aims to expand until the South recognizes the value of Dixie products.
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Dixie Purniture Manufacturing Company
R. C. Perkins
Structures Near Completion At Inter Store Occupied
Two structures near completion at the inter store will be occupied by H. Wohl. Mr. Harris stated today the corner building has not yet been rented.
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H. Wohl
Harris
Decatur Golfers Sweep Honors in Cullman Invite
Decatur golfers nearly swept an invitation match at Cullman with only one loss. George Curtis set a course record 33 on a par 32 course. Results show Decatur wins by pairs including Wilcox and Banks, Wyker and Curtis, Shipper and Peebles, and G D Bledsoe and Leroy Bledsoe defeating Cullman pairs. Curtis also claimed low Decatur score with 74 and Thompson led Cullman with 80.
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L. L. Thompson
Cullman
M. F. Shipper
FP. B. Peebles
Decatur
Fred Kelly
Henry Arnold
G. D. Bledsoe
Leroy Bledsoe
W. B. Markstein
Joe Duncan
George Curtis
Billy Wyker
Thompson
Falkville Doctor J B Elliot Visits On Business
Dr. J B Elliot a noted Falkville physician was in town today for a brief business visit staying only for the day.
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J. B. Elliot
Falkville
Mrs. T. W. Bickett Leads North Carolina Railroad Directorship
Mrs. T. W. Bickett, noted war worker, is named the first woman to direct the North Carolina Railroad company by Governor O. Max Gardner. Her appointment marks a historic milestone for state transportation leadership.
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T. W. Bickett
North Carolina Railroad Company
O. Max Gardner
Two New Rooms For Central High
Two basement rooms at Central High will be fitted for the fall term. Superintendent W W Benson announced the rooms will be floored and ceiled and equipment installed. They should be ready by September 1 with term starting September 9 to boost study facilities and accommodate enrollment growth.
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Central High School
W. W Benson
Benson
Richmonddarea dry raid yields deputy jailed on bond
In a dry raid near King William County two men identified as insurance agents entered Peter Miller home seeking a soft drink. Miller said a deputy US marshal fired three times when he resisted arrest for prohibition violations. Miller hospitalized in Richmond with non fatal injuries.
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Richmond
Co. C.ins
United States Rshal
West Point
Peter Miller
Sweethall
Miller
R. B. Sterling
L. C. Haake
King William County
United States
W. B. Wiltshire
Collins
Prohibition
H. S. Easter
R. Q. Merrick
Easter
Falkville High Opens Sept 2 For 1929 30
Falkville High School opens the 1929 30 session on September 2 with a special program featuring Superintendent E L Hays. The accredited school has produced graduates who excel in higher education across Alabama. Local support and Hays leadership promise a bright and effective new year.
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Falkville
Falkville School
E. L. Hays
Alabama
Hays
Decatur Plant Lands Two More Construction Orders
The Decatur Iron and Steel company and its subsidiary win two major contracts. They will supply ornamental iron for a new addition to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington D C and furnish stairways and fire escapes for the Western Union building under construction in Atlanta Georgia.
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Decatur, Iron and Steel Company
Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Washington, D. C
Western Union
Atlanta
Thompson Delays Plans for Second Avenue Building
S. M. Thompson, owner of the Second avenue and Johnson street structure now housing Preutt Dillehay Drug, says plans for its future are not matured. He has received rental offers but has not decided. A Thursday Daily notice announced construction of a new home on Moulton street for the Preuit Dillehay company.
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S. M. Thompson
Second Avenue
Johnson Street
Preutt- Dillehay Drug Company
Thompson
the Daiy
Moulton Street
Preuit-Dillehay Company
Summer School To Close August 30
Central High School summer sessions will close on August 30 after a twelve week term announced by W. W. Benson superintendent of the Decatur school system. A large number of students have attended the program.
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Central High School
W. W. Benson
Decatur
Elder Fanning to Conduct Services in Somerville Area
Elder Boyd Fanning of Etowah Tennessee will conduct a series of services at Union Church of Christ four miles east of Somerville beginning August 17. Services are planned each morning and evening for a week or ten days with a cordial invitation to the public.
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Boyd Fanning
Etowah, Tenn
Union Church of Christ
Somerville
Sugar Duty Rate Return Unclear in Tariff Bill
Washington Aug 16 The sugar duty carried in the house tariff bill was rejected by the senate committee and no new rate was set yet. The panel intended to decide on a rate before adjournment.
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Washington
House
Senate
Rankin Injury After Car Turnover on Highway Detour
Marvin R. Rankin, a prominent local insurance man, narrowly escaped serious injury when his car overturned on a detour between Columbia and Franklin Tennessee. Theo Harris, an employee, escaped with minor bruises. Rankin sustained a severe head laceration and other bruises but was able to walk out and was not believed to be seriously hurt.
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Marvin R. Rankin
Columbia
Franklin
Tenn
Theo Harris
Rankin
Kiwanis Farm Event Sees About Fifty Accept Invitations
About fifty people have accepted invitations from the Decatur Kiwanis agricultural committee for Farmer's Night at Masonic Hall. One hundred fifty invitations were sent for the August 22 program, with an expected turnout near one hundred. The event begins at 7 30 p m and features a constructive program and entertainment.
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Agricultural Committee of
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Agricultural Committee of the Kiwanis Club
Masonic Hall
Chief Reminds of Scout Gathering
W. H. Lorber chief of the Dectaur fire department reminds Boy Scouts of pumping tests Saturday at 4 p.m. at the intersection of Tenth Avenue and Gordon Drive. All Scouts urged to be present and ready for work.
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W. H. Lorber
Dectaur Fire Department
Tenth Avenue
Gordon Drive
Reverend Howard to Deliver Sermon at Union Services
Pastor Jewell Howard of the First Christian church will preach Sunday night at the Westminster Presbyterian church for the union services. The services, introduced weeks ago, have been described as very interesting and helpful.
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Jewell Howard
First Christian Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Taken Home After Appendectomy at Be nevolent Hospital
Miss June Pearson of Austinville was moved to her home in Priest's ambulance today after an appendix operation two weeks ago. Her condition is very much improved.
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June Pearson
Austinville
Priest's Ambulance
Benevolent Hospital
Rum Runner Alderman Faces Private Hanging in Seaplane Hangar
James Horace Alderman, a rum runner, is slated for a private execution in a seaplane hangar after his Miami transfer. Convicted of killing U S coast guardsmen Sidney C. Sanderlin and A. Lamby during a 1927 coastwise liquor voyage, he awaits his death by hanging tomorrow.
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Fort Lauderdale
F's
James Horace Alderman
United States
Alderman
Miami
Here
Sidney C. Sanderlin
A. Lamby
Florida
Chilton Countian Held For Officers
A Chilton County man was held at the Morgan County jail awaiting arrival of authorities from his home county. He faces a charge of non-support and was taken into custody in Hartselle by Deputy JodieWi.
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Chilton County
Morgan County
Hartselle
Jodie Wi
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