Mild Row Begun By Wilkerson In Senate Hearing
The Senate investigations report alleges corrupt funding in Senator John H. Bankhead’s election. Presented by Horace Wilkinson as attorney for the former senator, the document cites expenditures of at least $1 in a campaign tied to a $10,000 legal limit, with ongoing debates among members over oath administration and seating.
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Wilkerson
Senate
Associated Press
Washington
John H. Bankhead
Senate Elections
P.L. Aarhus
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Horace Wilkinson
Sen
Torney
Governor Begins Investigation Of Negro Lynching
Salisbury Md December 5 Governor Ritchie opened an inquiry into the mob lynching of Mack Williams a 35 year old Negro who was dragged from a hospital cot and hanged then burned on a vacant lot after admitting he shot his employer Daniel Elliott a 67 year old lumber dealer and box manufacturer Williams earlier wounded himself Elliott's son intervened and fired as the pursuit continued Williams had worked for nearly ten years and claimed Elliott had robbed him by paying only 15 cents an hour.
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Salisbury
Ritchie
New York
Mack Williams
Daniel Elliott
Elliott
Levin C. Bailey
Williams
Generous Gift From Cooper-Wells Employees to Decatur Council
The Cooper-Wells staff contributed 298.46 to the Decatur Charity Council as a thank you for overtime work. The council expresses gratitude for the charitable action supporting its efforts.
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Cooper-Wells
Decatur Charity Council
Charity Council Thanks Decatur Roofing Employees
The Decatur Charity Council expresses gratitude to the employees of Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company for their generous donation to the council funds.
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Decatur Charity Council
Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company
Christmas Countdown Shoppers Share Framed Gift Idea
In a holiday scene Merrie and Christy discuss a frame titled Wetwo as they count 16 shopping days till Christmas. The brief dialogue captures anticipation with Christy and Merrie eager for the season and a mother weighing her feelings amid the doorway chatter.
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Merrie
Christy
Council Head Appeals For Further Help
Charity Council chairman urges ongoing donations as cold weather spikes need for food and fuel. Calls for immediate local support, noting many rely on aid daily. Citizens are asked to invest a few dollars and share in the joy of helping those without fires and tables.
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Peter M. Dennis
Charity Council
Fire losses low during month in Decatur data
Decatur kept a new low fire loss record in November as a Fire Chief Jones report shows only eleven fires and about $2000 in losses. The month’s figures beat prior Novembers when fires rose with early winter. The department notes continued progress as the month closes.
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Decatur
A. Jones
Appointment of Smith Is Upheld
Washington December 5 The District of Columbia supreme court upheld the right of George Otis Smith chairman of the power commission to hold his office despite Senate rejection of his nomination after initial approval Judge Gordon ruled he cannot be removed without the President's order The decision likely faces further appeals to higher courts before final ruling on appointive power principles
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Washington
George Otis Smith
The
Power Commission
Senate
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Smith
Gordon
Rail express service expands across Decatur areas
The Railway Express Agency announces its first comprehensive Decatur coverage for express parcel delivery and pickup. Effective December 1, the service now serves Fairview and both west and east Decatur within city limits, expanding beyond prior routes.
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the Railway Express Agency
Decatur
Fairview
Hatfield Couple Return From Dothan Visit
Mr and Mrs Roy Hatfield have returned from a brief visit to their former home in Dothan.
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Mrs
Roy Hatfield
Dothan
MAHATMA GANDHI LEAVES LONDON FOR INDIA
Mahatma Gandhi departed London for India after the second round table conference failed to yield real freedom for India. He boarded a boat train at Victoria station, traveling third class toward Paris. A large crowd gathered, aided by English friends, while Scotland Yard detectives stood with him during the departure.
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London
Mahatma Gandhi
Round Table
India
Victoria Station
Paris
Scotland Yard
Garner Rainey Lead Democrats for Speaker and Floor Leader
Washington Dec 5 Without a ripple of dissension house Democrats today selected Garner of Texas as speaker and Rainey of Illinois as floor leader with no opposition. Rainey’s election was assured by O’Conner of New York withdrawing and other contenders had withdrawn. Only one of 219 Democrats was absent as party members moved toward rule liberalization.
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Washington
House Democrats Today
Garner
Texas
Rainey
Mllinois
O'Conner
New York
McDuffie
Alabama
House
Charity Council Thanks Elkmont and Decatur Teams
The Charity Council thanks the Elkmont and Decatur football teams and officials for their game Friday afternoon in support of charity. The steering committee congratulates the boys for excellent play and their contribution to Charity.
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Decatur Charity Council
Elkmont
Decatur
Charity Council
Scouts Enjoy Weiner Roast at Seneca Springs
Boy Scout troop 16 met Friday at 7:00 pm for a roast at Seneca Springs. Seventeen scouts attended with scout master A. M. Smith and R. L. Clarke. The outing was enjoyed by all and they returned by 9:30 pm.
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Boy Scouts
Troop 16
Seneca Springs
A. M. Smith
R. L. Clarke
Bussey Rebuilds Entering New Quarters
Elmer Bussey, well known druggist of Austinville, whose shop burned weeks ago, will soon start business in new quarters nearly ready. Friends in Decatur and Austinville cheer his quick return and wish him success.
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Elmer Bussey
Austinville
Mr. Bussey
Decatur
Rabies tests on chicken heads negative at lab
Two chicken heads were examined for traces of rabies at the Tennessee Valley Laboratory. Fifteen birds in the flock died, and owners feared a mad animal bite caused the deaths.
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Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Ex service men to gather at courthouse Sunday afternoon
A large meeting sponsored by the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and Spanish American War Veterans is set for Sunday at two o clock at the courthouse. Visiting speakers will discuss veterans benefits and questions on individual cases. invitations extend to ex service men their families and auxiliary members.
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American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legion Auxiliary
Special Program at Ninth Street Church
Special musical numbers at Ninth Street Methodist Church Sunday at morning and evening services. Dr D D Cox will sing in the morning, Tennis Sparkman and two daughters will sing in the evening. Pastor Tyndal preaches Mission of Jesus Sunday morning and The Choice of a Savior Sunday evening. A stewardship tithe program precedes the evening sermon. Missions offering will be taken. E Beard urges all stewards to meet Sunday at 2 PM.
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9Th Street Methodist
D. D. Cox
C. M. Tyndal
Sparkman
Ruth
Rena
Tyndal
Jesus
E. E. Beard
Board of Stewards
Nurses Graduation Services at Central Baptist Church
Graduation exercises for nurses of Benevolent hospital are set for Sunday evening at Central Baptist Church. The pastor, Dr. James Allen Smith, will deliver the graduation sermon.
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the Benevolent Hospital
Central Baptist Church
James Allen Smith
Citizenship talk at St John’s Episcopal YPL meeting
The Y P L of St John’s Episcopal Church will hold a Sunday evening meeting at six. Seybourne Lynne of Decatur, a prominent lawyer, will speak on Citizenship. Young people are invited by Y P L members, and an invitation extends to older folks as well.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Seybourne Lynne
Decatur
Commerce Drive Seen Soon. Plans For Chamber Formation
An active campaign to form a Chamber of Commerce in Decatur and Morgan County is expected next week. The board meets Monday at 7 30 pm at Tennessee Valley Bank to discuss budget and canvassing firms individuals for funding and officer selection from the board for 1932. Impatient public view signals strong local interest in the move and cautious budgeting aims to limit first year expenses while building a compact, effective organization.
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Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors of
The
Commerce Orgaization
Tennessee Valley Bank
Commerce Unit
Decatur
Morgan County
Two Chinese ministers resign in rapid succession
In Nanking on December 5 Dr Wel lingford Koo newly named foreign minister and Dr Alfred Sze Chinese delegate to the League of Nations resigned within hours of each other. President Skek urged Sze to reconsider and asked Koo to remain, but Koo was expected to resign effective the next day. The double resignations surprised the capital.
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Nanking
Wellingford Koo
China
Alfred Sze
League of Nations
Skek
Lawrence Cooper Called By Death
Lawrence Cooper aged 80, a Huntsville resident and brother of Mrs. D C Adams of Decatur, died in a Nashville hospital. The body will arrive via Louisville and Nashville train number three at Athens then be taken to Huntsville. Funeral services are planned for Sunday afternoon.
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Nashville
Lawrence Cooper
Huntsville
D. C. Adams
Decatur
Louisville and Nashville
Athens
Huntsvile
Chevrolet Presents 1932 Line at Decatur Showroom
The Hill Chevrolet Company in Decatur unveiled the 1932 Chevrolet to about a thousand guests on Lee Street. Six salesmen hosted the event as Archie W. Hill noted no price drop despite $200 in improvements, with twenty passenger types and ten truck types announced. The firm advertised a power boost of about 20 percent and a top speed range of 65 to 70 mph, claiming the new model marks Chevrolet’s most important development since switching engine types.
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Oldman
Decatur
Hill Chevrolet Company
Lee Street
Chevrolet
Aday
Archie W. Hill
Perolio Named Chief of Alabama Underprivileged Child Committee
Dr. A J Perolio of Decatur has been appointed chairman of the Alabama Underprivileged Child Committee, a key part of the Alabama Kiwanis District. John K Watkins, district president, urged acceptance after local Kiwanian deliberation. Five committeemen will be named from each division, with appointments later. The Decatur club sees the honor as recognition of its work for collegebound children in the state.
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A. J. Perolio
Decatur
Alabama Kiwanis District
Perolio
John K. Watkins
Alabama Kiwanis
Decatur Club
Believe It Or Not Puts Shafts On Car
Burton Bartee reports a Cullman County resident devised a way to beat gasoline and automobile taxes by mounting a pair of shafts on a car in a blacksmith shop. Bartee, a popular paper salesman, described the discovery during a visit to Cullman yesterday.
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Burton Bartee
Cullman County
Mr. Bartee
Cullman
Special Music At First Methodist Church Services
The First Methodist church will feature choir performances at both morning and evening services this Sunday. Dr. W F Price, the new pastor, will preach at both services.
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First Methodist
W. F. Price
Banniza States Clear Position On Sunday Charity Movies
G P Banniza manager of the Princess Theatre says Decatur will not host Sunday movies for charity. He notes the theatre offered free space and would cover all running costs, with no proceeds to the venue. He has conferred with both sides of the debate, but remains opposed to commercial Sunday showings.
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G. P. Banniaza
Princess Theatre
Daily
Decatur
Scholl Expert Will Solve Foot Trouble
C. D. Moore of Moore and Stevens Central Shoe Store announced that on Monday Robert Binder from Dr Scholl s foot appliance company will visit the Second Avenue store to discuss foot trouble remedies with the public. Binder will be present from 7 30 in the morning until 7 in the evening.
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C. D. Moore
Moore & Stevens Central Shoe Store
Robert Binder
Dr. Scholl
Foot Appliance Company
Second Avenue
Mr. Binder
Investigators Hold Special Meeting of Decatur Charity Council
Investigators of the Decatur Charity Council will meet Monday at 7 00 p m in the Parish House of St. John's Episcopal Church. Chairman Rev Peter M Dennis calls for 100 percent attendance and stresses the importance of every investigator being present.
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Decatur Charity Council
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Peter M. Dennis
Visiting Minister Will Fill Pulpit
Church of the Nativity announces a visiting minister will fill the pulpit at St. John’s Church Sunday at 11 a m. The message by Mr. Gamble is described as forceful and engaging for parishioners seeking guidance.
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Church of the Nativity
St. John's Church
Gamble
Seybourne Lynne to Teach St John Bible Classes Sunday
Seybourne Lynne will teach St John's Bible classes on Sunday at 9 45 a m. Mr Lynne is an excellent teacher presenting the lesson in a clear manner. An invitation was extended to all to attend the Bible Classes and hear Mr Lynne.
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Seybourne Lynne
St John’s
Lynne
Mr. Lynne
No Rainfall Report For Last 24 Hours
There is no rainfall here during the 24 hour period ending at seven o clock this morning.
New York Cotton Opens Steady on Dec 5
Cotton futures opened steady in New York with at least six contracts showing early quotes. December 9-6, January 6-01, March 6.18, May 6.37, July 6.64, October 6.40, highlighting a cautious start for the session.
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New York
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