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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1935

Page

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Curtain Plane Carries Rogers and Post Deaths to Seattle

A tightly drawn cabin curtain frames the arrival of Will Rogers and Frank B. Post bodies in Seattle aboard Pilot Joe Crosson’s plane from Vancouver. The aircraft landed at Boeing Field at 9 15 am with authorities guarding the hangar as families plan later funeral details in Los Angeles and Oklahoma.

Seattle Joe Crosson Will Rogers Post Alaska Vancouver B. C Boeingfield Crosson United Air Lines Marine Corps Young Pacific Coast Sean Los Angeles Young Rogers Claremore Oklo Oklahoma City Pilot Crosson William Kwon William J. Gleason California Colonel Young Rogers and Post

Markets At A Glance Heavy Stocks And Mixed Exchanges

New York markets show heavy stocks with utilities and rails declining while curb trading remains easy. Power company issues fall. sugar and coffee move modestly. corn prices drift and overall index readings are irregular with sterling steady.

New York Pete Ran

Legion Meeting in Martin Arena Postponed

Dr. Marion Ingle of Mobile to lead Alabama American Legion post meeting at Martin Arena at 1 o'clock with refreshments after the business session. Citizens hunted Jim Watson, a black farmhand accused of an attempted assault on a four year old girl, aided by bloodhounds and planes but the trail was lost.

Marion Ingle Mobile Alabama Department of the American Legion Martin Arena F. R. Bell South Carolinas Burton Watson Citizens Berlin Hjalmarmacht Reichs Reau Schach Germany Schacht Reich

Legion leaders begin North Alabama tour for promotional work

Dr. F. Marion Inge state commander Trotter Jones state adjutant and L A Legendre rehabilitation officer of New Orleans depart Montgomery for a week of promotional work visiting 15 North Alabama Legion posts ending at Talladega for the dedication of the Ed Wren memorial building honoring the late commander and World War I hero.

Montgomery Ala F. Marion Inge American Legion Trotter Jones L. A. Legendre New Orleans North Alabama Legion Talladega Ed Wren

Wilhite dies after short illness in Alabama county

Funeral services were held for T. M. Gus Wilhite 58 at Ebenezer church with Rev. W. A. Hand and Rev. J. O. Raly officiating. Burial followed at Whenezer with Drink ard Howell of Hartselle directing. He left a widow four daughters two brothers and two sisters among others in the Vinemont area and Cullman.

T. M Gus) Wilhite Baugh’s Infirmary Ebenezer Church W. A. Hand J.O. Raly Whenezer Drinkard-Howell Hartselle Wilhite Vinemont A. E. Lawrence Birmingham P. H Cullman W. Pa ‘Sapp H. B Roscoe Im Wilhite Henry Wilhite Ophelia Brannon J. T. Reeder Herachel Virgil Hother Howard Butts Gusemnach Vnd Loyd Reed Purvis Wilhite Aine A. C. Brannon J. C. Cottingham C.kinney Robert Bach A. Yat Charles Hall End Gam Pre

Advertising Gains Chicago In 9% Cities

Advertising in nine percent of cities increased. The report notes 5,488,000 lines or 345 per.

Chicago

Court Edict Casts Doubt on PWA Municipal Power Plan

Administration lawyers challenge a St. Louis federal court ruling that could force changes in PWA loan safeguards. PWA counsel Henry T. Hunt says a solution will be found to maintain municipal power plant shares while complying with loan and regulatory restrictions.

Washington PWA Ickes Administration Henry T. Hunt St. Lo

Two Treated After Swallowing Poison

Mimuses Gene Ferrill and Annie Patterson were at 117 Bank Street today after ingesting bichloride from a private car. they were treated for the poisoning after taking a mistaken dose of dichloride.

Gene Ferrill Annie Patterson Bank Street

Early Risers To See Circus Go

The Morning show announced by Raleigh M. Wilson explains a fully motorized circus with 158 units. Performers depart after the evening performance and travel to Florence to allow children to rise early and greet the arrival, aiming to avoid late driving and let audiences sleep until breakfast.

Trump Raleigh M. Wilson Florence

Munitions Order Rumored From Ethiopia's Emperor

Addis Ababa reports a rumor that Emperor Haile Selassie placed a large munitions order with Cost Patent Fire Arms of the United States. The rumor follows Ethiopia's dissatisfaction over European arms, and Selassie weathered the chatter with calm as preparations for potential war rise in the capital.

James A. Mills Associated Press Addis Ababa Halle Selassie Patent Fire Arms Company United States Ethiopia Eee Diksneser Haile Selassie Paris East Walys Italy

Anders Dies at Rural Home Aged 83

An elderly man identified as K. Anders, 83, died at his rural home on Harteelle route this afternoon around two o clock. Police said no foul play is suspected. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Anders Harteelle

Race Through The Night Ends In Death For Youth

Charles Steele, 18, of Falkville was badly injured when his car left a bend on the west Falkville Pike and crashed into a creek. Glass severed his jugular vein as bystanders and nurses rushed to aid him. Steele survived after rapid transfusion and hospital care. This marks his third hospital visit this year at the Benevolent Society.

Charles Steele Palkville Falkville Benevolent Society Steele David Hardwick Denville Nurees EB. M W. Drinkard Sno Lance Pital

Sioux City Governor Defies Grand Jury Subpoena

Gov Clyde Herrihy refused to answer a grand jury summons probing graft and public corruption, claiming immunity under the state constitution. Attorney General Edward L. O'Connor plans to appear, while the jury has indicted him and others. Special Prosecutor Havner notes potential court action over the governor's refusal. Also reported: 40 carloads of state school books arriving from E K Forbes and Sons. distribution to schools to begin with free text books for all public school pupils as mandated.

Sioux City Iowa Guv Clyde Lt. Herrihy Edward L. O’connor H. M. Havner Executive Council W. D. Hayes Bowling Green OoConnor Walter F. Maley Havner E. KE. Forbes and Sons Piano Company

Attalla Montgomery appoints Etowah County High School statistician

In Attalla Alabama on August 19 the article notes MacGregor a department statistician has accepted a position as county high school statistician for Etowah County.

Montgomery Ala Anposer Maden Certs MacGregor Etowah County Bigh School Attalla

Urgent Appeal For Council Aid To Help The Aged

An official urged urgent aid for the aged and needy describing it as a distress signal. The appeal emphasizes immediate charity and council action to support vulnerable seniors in a time of hardship.

Bishop Will Visit St. Peter's Mission

A church notice states the bishop will visit St Peter's Mission. the school event at the mission was not held as scheduled and details remain unclear.

St. Peter’s Mission

Guffey Bill Passes House Amid Close Vote On Title NRA

A rough record shows the Guffey bill titled NRA passing the House by 195 to 166 with two voting present. Supporters credited relief leadership as the measure moved toward the Senate. Opposition dwindled as the roll closed with a final outnumbered majority. The debate touched wage hour and trade rules tied to coal value at the mine.

Washington House Guffey New Deal Senate

Miss Gladys Wallace Visiter in Falke City Today

Miss Gladys Wallace of Falke visited the city today. She appears in a social note detailing arrivals and brief movements through local venues.

Gladys Wallace Falke

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