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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1929
Page
1
Amelia Earhart takes the lead in the derby as French ace 10 rage Graf sets pace on the world trip. Swiss fliers are still missing, with scant hope yet exists that the boy pilots will be found.
Dieudonne Coste, French air ace, will take off at 5 a.m. for a world flight aiming to pass the Graf Zeppelin before it reaches Lakehurst and New York. He seeks to break the world non-stop endurance record on the first leg of the journey.
The endurance aircraft San Franciscan rested at the bottom of San Francisco Bay and pilot Templeton was recovering from the accident that ended the flight during the night.
Scores of letters seek permission to witness the electric chair death of Lester Bouyer in Montgomery on August 23 for the murder of Jack Hines of Eufaula. Hamp Draper and Governor Bibb Graves note laws limit attendees and have denied many requests. Bouyer confessed to murder and assault.
The advance car of the 101 Ranch toured today gathering advertising material for the organization. The group plans to present its act here on September 3.
The Home Gin in Limestone and Madison counties brought in the season’s first cotton bales. Each bale sold at 25 cents per pound. A $200 purse was given to the farmer who delivered the first Madison county bale. Madison county bale weighed 625 pounds at Huntsville while the Athens bale weighed 325 pounds.
The new electric signals are to be burning on Sec ond Avenue by week’s end with full completion likely a week away. C D Patterson, chairman of the police committee, said officials will not rush to enforce strict traffic rules yet, aiming to allow the public time to adapt before strict enforcement begins. He urged public cooperation in using the new system.
Mrs. W. R. Shelton reports a check from W. E. Shackelford Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Shackelford, as the fund's youngest contributor. The baby’s bank money will fund trees along Ninth avenue west, an approach to the city cemetery.
Builders continue work on a handsome new residence in Decatur with an anticipated completion around October 1. Crews are at work on the structure as plans and promises for the project unfold.
The Spokane Sun God piloted by Nick Mamer and Art Walker landed safely at Felt's Field Spokane at 1 43 p m after a 120 hour 2 minute flight totaling about 7200 miles coast to coast. The crew refueled at Missoula and faced smoky skies on the homeward leg amid forest fires. Sponsor backed event hailed by the National Air Derby Association as an anti climax if continued.
Joe Moon, held in connection with a buried liquor find on his property, was allowed to go free after Morgan County Court ruled the evidence insufficient. Judge W. T. Lowe presided.
Large crowds attended the revival in a Seventh Street tent. Tonight's subject is Back to Bethel.
Woodruff Berry, who had surgery at Benevolent hospital two weeks ago, was taken to his home on Seventh Avenue South yesterday.
George M. Grant of Troy won 222 votes to 139 for Rufus Bethea and 79 for L. S. Montford to become commander of the Alabama American Legion at the closing session in Mobile. Mrs. H. C. McClung of Birmingham was elected Legion Auxiliary president.
Judge C E Thomas state bank supervisor on leave and Horace Wilkinson face contempt citations in chancery court after a petition by C A Goodwin and Company named American Traders National Bank as receiver for Dr A W Bell estate. They allegedly refused to deliver insurance policies to the receiver as required by a court order. Wilkinson and Thomas must show cause why they should not be found in contempt for withholding policies in the bank decree dated August 9.
Decatur pupils may still buy books from two local dealers Sam Frank and Moore and Thompson's Drug Store despite state moves toward consolidation. Alabama's new adoption brings changes in the list and lower prices, with lists to be distributed to students on opening day urging prompt purchase to avoid delays.
Limestone county farmers meet at the agricultural experiment station near Belle Mina on Thursday at 10 o'clock. J. T. Belue outlines the meeting with speakers J. T. High on farm organization, W. D. Barton on cotton handling, and Fred Stewart on ongoing experimental work. Barbecue is free. Decatur folks invited.
Friends of Mrs. L. D. Foote report she is recovering at home after a serious operation. She had been confined at Benevolent hospital.
An old iron horseshoe with Good Luck and Queen Elizabeth emblems was found during chimney work at the Nelsons Cedar Lake plantation. Mrs. G A Nelson received the relic, valued as part of her growing collection of relics from another age.
Friends report Marvin Rankin, injured when his car overturned near Franklin, Tennessee, last week, has recovered enough to be discharged from care. The accident occurred on a rural road, and Rankin’s condition improved over the past days.
Marvin C. Johnson, 20, was arrested on a warrant charging assault with intent to murder Miss Ottilee Johns after she was shot in the breast while Johnson took her to a Brunswick hospital. Police said the arrest followed a handgun quarrel during a secluded roadside encounter and Johnson claimed motor trouble delayed hospital care.
The first bale of Morgan county cotton for 1929 was grown by Gillie Cowley in Priceville and brought here late Tuesday. Local ginner C D Patterson purchased it for 18 cents plus a $50 premium. Priceville has annually produced the county’s first bale in recent years.
William M. Farris aged 99 died early Tuesday at his home 405 West Church Street after several months illness. Funeral services were held at 3 PM at Monrovia cemetery Madison County with burial there. Survived by two daughters Mrs. E D Giles and Mrs Roy Bates, two sons Charles and Dirby Farris, and seven grandchildren.
Interest in the revival tent meeting near Southside Baptist Church led by Dr. T. C. Crume continues to increase. Last night crowds heard a discourse on The Second Mile. Musical programs are a feature and group prayer services are held nightly at 7 20 for juniors and adults at the church with the revival song service at 7 45.
Final plans are completed for the Farm Night program by the Vecatu Kiwanis club and the agricultural committee. The event opens Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Hall. About 150 farmers farm agents and state extension officials are invited plus Morgan County board of revenue members. An estimated 100 guests are expected.
Court attaches completed witness summons for the Ledlow murder case and the motion for a new trial will be heard Saturday at 10 a.m. before Circuit Judge W. W. Callahan. Ledlow recently received a life sentence on the murder charge.
In El Paso on August 21 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic to land at the municipal airport from Douglas. She led a field that included Mrs Blanche Noyes and eleven others arriving within half an hour. Marvel Crosson’s death is ruled accidental while suspicions of sabotage surface around Claire Pahy who was forced out at Calexico.
Morgan county post members were expected home Thursday after attending the Alabama State convention in Mobile. Decatur did not bid to host the next gathering. Local Legionnaires will focus on the Louisville convention in October with delegates from the local post eligible to attend as official or general members.
Tennis Sparkman, president of the Community Singing, announced a sing this Thursday evening at 7 30 at Ville Baptist Church. The Jones and Vinson are expected to attend and the public is invited.
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