Bridge Company Named In Suit Over Gas Fatality
Suit filed against TS named in suit alleging carbon monoxide exposure at a bridge project. Plaintiffs Ben Austin and Martin Wunderlich claim $96,000 damages from the bridge company and others for deaths or injuries in a pier shaft 30 feet deep at Flint Creek crossing. Smith and W M Lee were overcome by gas while at work when a gasoline engine was placed at the shaft bottom. It is alleged knowledge of gas danger existed and workers were ordered to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheessig
Ben Austin
Martin Wunderlich
Flint Creek
Smith
W. M. Lee
Wilder Returns From Vacation
Joe E. Wilder a Second avenue merchant and Mrs Wilder returned Wednesday night from a week long trip to Cincinnati. They traveled through the North Carolina mountains on the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe E. Wilder
Second Avenue
Local Pastor to Attend Hospital Board Meeting
Rev. Ira F. Hawkins, pastor of the Central Methodist Church, was called to Atlanta to attend a Hospital Board meeting on Friday, August 24 at 10 a.m. He will return Saturday and preach at both services Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira F. Hawkins
Central Methodist Church
Atlanta
Mrs Jones and guests motor to Birmingham today
Mrs John W. Jones with guests Mr and Mrs Frank P. Lide of Cleveland traveled by auto to Birmingham today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Jones
Frank P. Lide
Cleveland
Birmingham
New Auto Tags in Green and White for Alabama
Alabama motorists will use green and white tags this year with Governor B. M. Miller and 8. R. Butler listed as state tax commission. Tags go on sale in Montgomery and all counties on October 1.
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Alabama
Montgomery
B. M. Miller
8. R. Butler
State Tax Commission
Family Reunion at Roper Farm Highlights Local Gathering
A Sunday family reunion at Dolphus R. Roper’s farm on Hartselle Route 1 brought 26 guests. The event featured a noon basket lunch, games, music, and kodaking with relatives from Decatur Hartsville Danville Trinity Nashville and nearby routes in attendance.
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Dolphus R. Roper
Hartselle
M. B. Harrison
Ruth
Hartcelle
W. J. Manet
Trinity
Irvin Watkins
Hoyt
James
Danville
Allen Preutt
Sara Nadine
A. J. Kell
Jessie Roper
Decatur
C. E. Brannon
Doris
Nashville
and James Singleton
Pauline Brannnon
Otis Phillips
Plans Ready for Decatur Airport Hangar Construction
Plans for erecting a brick and steel hangar at Decatur municipal airport have been completed and approved. Excavation may begin this week for a 60 by 40 foot structure costing about 12000 dollars. The design improves over earlier specs and will harmonize with the airport's appearance.
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Decatur Municipal Airport
J. T. Bullinger
Works Division
Saat Dal
Ill John Grant of Courtland Stricken at Home
John Grant of Courtland is ill at his home and his many friends regret the news.
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John Grant
Courtland
Sterchi’s Knoxville Visitor on Business Mission
J. L. Shumeke, head of Sterchi's, is in Knoxville on a business mission today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
J. L. Shumeke
Sterchi’s Here
Weather Outlook Nearby Reported High 89 Low 72
The past 24 hours in the Decatur vicinity recorded a high of 89 degrees and a low of 72 degrees. The steady warmth continues with humid conditions likely to persist through the next day.
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Decatur
Fixtures Artistic Aids To Home Decoration By YILIAN CAMPBELL
Fifty five years after Edison lit his first bulb designers unveil modern fixtures by Lurelle Guild. The article describes chandeliers wall brackets and sconces inspired by early American colonial and Georgian styles with finishes in brass black antique and crystal.
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Yilian Campbell
Thomas
Edison
Lurelle Guild
Wilee Va
Sussex
Falkville Christian Church Revival Opens with Rev. Spiegel
The Rev. O. P. Spiegel of Montgomery will start a revival at Falkville Christian Church on Sunday August 26. Services are set twice daily at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM with public invitation to attend.
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O. P. Spiegel
Montgomery
the Christian Church
Falkville
Dr. Spiegel
Nine in Court Faces City Offense Charges
Nine law violators appeared in police court this morning facing charges including drunkenness disorderly conduct violation of the prohibition laws and destruction of city property.
Chickens Stolen From Austinville Farm
Decatur police were notified of the theft of 30 chickens from Caster Lott in Austinville on Wednesday night. The incident was reported this morning and police are investigating.
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Decatur
Austinville
Public health labs in Alabama reveal wide duties
The Alabama State Health Department's Bureau of Laboratories handles far more than disease testing. The central lab and eight branches produce vaccines, conduct extensive diagnostic tests, and supply free biological products. In 1933 they manufactured 265,836 typhoid vaccines and 110,000 diphtheria immunizations while testing water quality and milk to ensure public safety.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
State Department of Health
Health Department
State Health Department
Alabama
Bureau of Laboratories
Central
Decatur
Huntsville
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Sena
Mobile
Dothan
Central Laboratory
Bridge Lesson on Grand Slam Sacrifice and Safe Play
In a detailed bidding sequence South risks a grand slam after aggressive passes and doubles. The hand features squeeze chances, careful trump management, and discards that force West to concede. The writer notes avoiding overreach when opponents can quit on a game contract.
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West
Russell Green In Birmingham On Business Today
Russell Green travels to Birmingham for business engagements today. He plans meetings with local partners and potential clients to discuss upcoming projects and investment opportunities in the region.
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Russell Green
Birmingham
Chain Gang Will Be Thing of Past
Mobile County Commissioners vote to abolish the county chain gang on November 20 and transfer all prisoners to Kilby Penitentiary in Montgomery. Highway work now done by convicts will be assigned to unemployed as a relief measure amid financial straits.
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Mobile
Ala
South
Mobile County Board of Commissioners
Kilby
Montgomery
Alabama
Eubanks Rites Here Saturday
P Eubanks aged 53 died Tuesday after a short illness at his Chicago residence. He is survived by wife Lois a daughter Evelyn Bourgeois a granddaughter Jean Bourgeois two sons Lionel and Leon four sisters and four brothers. Body to arrive in Decatur Friday morning and funeral set for 3:30 p m Saturday with Rev J E Berkstresser officiating. Interment in city cemetery. Active pallbearers listed.
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Will P. Eubanks
Coles Avenue
Chicago
Lois Eubanks
Evelyn Bourgeois
Jean Bourgeois
Atlanta, Ga
Lionel
Leon Eubanks
W. C.wise
Decatur
8. G. Goidel
Sheffield
City Cemetery
J. E Berkstresser
Jack Dillehay
Arthur Farrer
John H. Thompson
Robert Nebrig
Tom Mobes
Mack Harrison
Lamar Moye and Bob Hunter Return From Chicago Trip
Lamar Moye and Bob Hunter have returned from a visit to the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago. They reported a productive tour and plan to share insights with local colleagues.
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Lamar Moye
Bob Hunter
Century of Progress
Chicago
Mrs Sue White Dies at 47 After Short Illness
Mrs Sue White aged 47 died Wednesday night at Benevolent Society hospital after a brief illness. The body was taken to the home of her brother C T Shafer at 200 Ferry Street. Funeral services will depart from the residence at 10 oclock. She had lived in the area 27 years and was a member of the Methodist Church. The article lists relatives Huntsville and New Haven Kentucky connections.
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Sue White
Benevolent Society Hospital
Brown
Rents rising prompt sale of 5 room house offers
Real estate ad from Roy O. Wyatt promotes a five room house eight blocks away with a $100 down payment and $15 per month rent. Wyatt also notes cash buyers for two well located six room homes and invites contact at Second Ave.
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R. O. Wyatt
Second Ave
Roy O. Wyatt
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London Tower
Jamestown
Williamsburg
Sheridan
James G. McAlpine
E. Vr. Shepard
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Dummy
Kirby’s Studio
Alabama State Board of Health
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Goodrich
Silvertown
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