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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
1
Reports on Aimee Semple McPherson’s condition remain conflicting as guards keep watch at the Malibu cottage. A family dispute over her health and a supposed face lifting operation unfolds amid statements from temple officials and doctors predicting recovery.
A state health department report shows a material reduction in typhoid fever cases in Alabama during July. Only 134 cases were reported, down from 151 in July 1929.
Decatur Daily Classified Ads introduce fresh opportunities daily. Readers are urged to stay alert for upcoming listings and new openings as old chances fade and new ones arise.
Alabama Republicans gathered in Birmingham for the state convention to decide if they will run a full party ticket in November or back the independent Democratic slate. One faction seeks to capture state offices with Republicans, while others back Senator J Thomas Heflin for re election and the Jeffersonian ticket opposing the regular Democrats.
George Tucker preached on "The Divinity of Christ" to a packed Decatur tabernacle with many standing and urged church leaders to unite for a true revival. Special music by Central Baptist Church quartette and solo by Mrs. McGlathery complemented the service as plans for youth meetings and cottage prayer gatherings were outlined.
Rev. Ernest N. Hart as leader of the Decatur Pastors Union denounces rumors about the Tucker community revival. He calls the so called They Say So a false voice and urges united church support, attendance, prayer, and finances for a city wide revival with four Presbyterian churches, Methodists, First Christian, and Baptists joining in one effort.
Police probe the Monday evening burglary at Select Tire on Lee Street. Thieves broke in and hammered open the safe, taking about $120 in cash. the safe was badly damaged and no clues had been found.
Morgan County officers received a large batch of subpoenas from Cullman County officials demanding Morgan County residents appear in the Cullman Circuit Court, to convene early in September.
T F Turley has left for Red Boiling Springs Tennessee where he will stay for a two week period.
Minister Rev. John W. Chaney of Danville died after a stroke, aged 62. He is survived by his wife, seven children, 33 grandchildren and more. Funeral services were held at Johnson's chapel, with Gibson and Priest in charge.
Farmer L M Aday reports boll rot found in bolls picked from his west Alabama farm after recent rains. He warns the rot could shrink the season’s harvest, noting drought prior to rains weakened plants. Locals seek to gauge extent across Tennessee Valley regions and discuss implications with banks and business partners.
Zamora temple will entertain Thursday with a barbecue and dance. The Zamora band and patrol, visiting and local Nobles, will march from Decatur union station after a Birmingham train arrives about 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. They drill and concert at Bank and LaFayette, move to Second Avenue and John Street for another drill, with a Crystal Plunge beauty contest of about 32 entrants. A band concert at Johnston Street and Second Avenue runs 7:45 to 8:30 p.m., and all Nobles are urged to attend the barbecue and dance regardless of 1930 dues.
A slight rise in tuberculosis cases was recorded in July with 291 cases, up from 274 the previous year. Officials note that new health units in the state may have increased case reporting, explaining part of the rise.
Alabama reported no undulant fever cases in July, compared to three in July a year ago, according to the State health department report.
L. A. will spend Thursday in Birmingham attending the state republican meeting. He is expected to join fellow party leaders for the daylong session and related discussions.
Governor Bibb Graves wires President Hoover requesting inclusion of five northern counties in drought relief and offers Alabama black belt pastures as fall and winter grazing for livestock from drought-affected states. He notes ample rains elsewhere create pasture for about 75 000 cattle and 200 000 sheep, with low freight rates aiding transfers.
Two teenage auto thieves stole Charles Rountree's car from in front of Ben Martin's home on Line Street Monday night. The suspects fled after crashing the vehicle two blocks away, eluding police before officers arrived.
Eighth district Republicans met in a harmonious session and transacted routine business. They did not disclose any stance on a full state ticket or backing Heflin or Locke. Delegates to the state meeting were chosen, and Lauderdale county’s Cathey Sims and Copeland delegation were seated by a 15 to 1 vote amid lighthearted contest over the delegation.
Grady W. Cupps Morgan county youth received a nine year term in state prison for the slaying of Laura Burgess near Fish Pond Farm in Lawrence county on July 14 1929. Trials of Thomas Dean Royer and Jack Pirie were continued. George Nelson Jr. received twenty five years for murder. Will Aday was acquitted.
Wallace Stephenson 34 a brick company official of Lovick Alabama was shot and seriously wounded by a black man Will Gamble during a early morning fight in Lovick Coroner J D Russum opened an investigation Stephenson brother of Sam Stephenson of Decatur is well known in Decatur details remain unclear.
J. W. Cooper manager of the local Singer Sewing Machine Company branch leaves today for his annual vacation with family. They will visit relatives in Winchester and Nashville Tennessee, and also stop at Red Boiling Springs Mammoth Cave Kentucky and other points of interest before returning.
Morgan county faces a wave of robberies with several incidents reported recently including a masked holdup near Hartselle. Police say few clues are left in the cases and investigations continue.
Natalie Sumner Lincoln writes The Dancing Silhouette for The Decatur Daily read ts starting Monday August 25. Set in Washington DC the plot centers on a famed physician's baffling death and a shadowy figure seen dancing near a window as investigators confront obstacles to the truth.
Chicago reporters report $150000 worth of uncut diamonds found in the fifth treasure hold of slain gang chief Jack Zuta. Investigators seized Zuta papers detailing transfers between gangsters and public officials. A jewelry salesman, seeking return of the gems for his firm, spoke with Pat Roche and Charles Rathburn as authorities sought a search warrant.
In Sheffield Alabama Louie Rumpe was driving too close to a truck when his left arm was severed at the wrist after the arm caught in the truck frame. His car plunged over an embankment injuring Mrs. Clara Towles and Mrs. B Fergueson, both from Sheffield, who had minor injuries. The truck driver H L Mitchell of Florence learned of the accident only after finding the severed arm. Rumpe remained in serious condition.
W. T. Crawford, a noted Ryan section resident, visited Decatur today and expressed appreciation for The Daily. He called it one of the best papers for farmers in North Authenn, praising its variety of news.
No developments in the mad dog scare were reported at the state laboratory here today after three animals from the Danville area had been examined in recent days. A stray dog reportedly ran amuck about a week ago and several animals were bitten.
Fire last night destroyed a residence belonging to Dr. R. M. McGlathery on the Bee Line highway just south of the corporate limits. The house occupied by Mr. Peake and family was unoccupied at the time. Fire department responded but could not save the structure.
Deeee Seee ily and party in tour of the Holy Land and other foreign countries this summer are expected to return home soon. He will resume his duties as pastor of the Central Baptist church about the first of September.
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