Dept of Commerce reports year end auto accident toll
Department of Commerce released 1928 death statistics for automobile accidents in the continental United States. 23,765 accidental deaths were attributed to auto crashes, with a national rate of 20.8 per 100,000, up from 19.5 in 1927 and 7.0 in 1925. The report notes city hospital transfers and differing city versus rural death counts, and cites state totals such as Alabama with 375 deaths in 1928.
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Washington
Element of Commerce
United States
District of Columbia
Camden
Trenton
New Haven
Albany
Reading
Hartford
Wilmington
Alabama
Move To Bethel Cedar Creek Prompts Community Auditorium Call
Dec. 7 Morgan County special reports Mr and Mrs Dave Thomas moved from here to Bethel where they will establish their future home. Decatur needs an auditorium for the use of all people.
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Bethel
Cedar Creek
Morgan County
Dave Thomas
Decatur
Sermon Series Concludes at Central Baptist Church
The ten part series on the Commandments ends with a Sunday evening sermon titled the sin of sins. Dr. James Allen Smith will preach at 7:00 p.m. at Central Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend.
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Central Baptist Church
James Allen Smith
Speeding Case Appears in City Court Docket
One case appeared on the police court docket this morning with the lone defendant arraigned on speeding. A nominal fine was assessed by Mayor B. L. Malone.
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B. L. Malone
Teachers Gather At Hartselle For Extension Courses
Teachers from across the county gathered in Hartselle to resume extension courses with instruction led by educators from the State Normal School at Florence.
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Hartselle
State Normal School
Florence
Visiting Pastors Preach at Westminster Church
Two visiting ministers will fill the Westminster Presbyterian pulpit Sunday Rev. Wm. F. Klein speaks at morning service and Rev. Harvey Klear at the evening service.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Wm. F. Klein
Harvey Klear
Universal Bible Sunday Observed in Churches
Sunday December 9 is observed as Universal Bible Sunday in thousands of churches. Westside Presbyterian will feature a special sermon by Rev. S. P. Pryor on the topic Writing Inspired by God.
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Westside Presbyterian Church
S. P. Pryor
Pastor Called To Daughter Bedside In Birmingham
Rev. M. M. Newton, pastor of the Ninth Street Methodist church, has been summoned to Birmingham to be with his daughter in a hospital there for treatment. He returned to Birmingham last night.
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M. M. Newton
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Birmingham
Newton
Tim
Roy
Mother Murphy
Rev J W Cary to Fill Ninth Street Methodist Pulpit
Rev J W Cary will fill the pulpit at Ninth Street Methodist Church on Sunday morning and evening in the absence of pastor Rev M M Newton. An invitation is extended to attend both services.
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J. W. Cary
Ninth Street Methodist
M. M. Newton
Johnson Returns to Duty After Vacation
Co. C. Johnson a seriologist at the state laboratory resumes his duties Monday following an annual vacation period.
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Co. C. Johnson
Owens Family Leaving for Hartselle in December
Mrs. Margaret Owens and family are moving from this community to establish residence in Hartselle. Friends here regret their departure.
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Cedar Creek
Morgan County
Margaret Owens
Hartselle
Tim O’Hara Protects Rosalie From Sheltering Thugs
Rosalie frets as Sprinty Flynn and an accomplice ransack her home with suitcases of stolen goods. Tim O’Hara, inspired by loyalty, arms himself with a pistol to guard Rosalie and pledges to seek help from Mother Murphy and the authorities. The danger escalates as Rosalie hides the weapon under her pillow.
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Tim O'H
Rosalie
Martino
Tim
Flynn
Sprinty
Mother Murphy
Jane
Poppy
Lissen
Athens College and Agricultural School Launch School Movie Series
Athens College and the State Secondary Agricultural School in Athens inaugurated school movies for the year. Films will be shown in McCandless Hall and the main auditorium, with small admission charged for pupils and visitors. Educational films are featured.
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Athens
Ala
Athens College
State Secondary Agricultural School of
McCandless
Agricultural School
Epworth League Plans Session Despite Weather
The Epworth League in Limestone County will reconvene Sunday night if weather permits after a three week break due to bad conditions. The study topic is Why should one belong to the church.
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Bolland
Limestone County
Epworth
Railways Serving Decatur Highlight Historical Routes
Two trunk line railways are serving Decatur, illustrating the city's historical transportation network and its connection to regional commerce and travel. Nearby stations and schedules indicate continued use and significance for freight and passenger routes.
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Servine Decatur
Weather Delays Sanitation Work at Austinville
Wet weather again holds up sanitation work in Austinville. Inspector C. L. Parham says completion before Christmas is impossible, but work will proceed as soon as weather allows.
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Austinville
C. L. Parham
Walk on the Left Side of the Road For Safety
The Daily reports a public safety tip advising pedestrians to keep to the left side of roadways for visibility and safer passage.
Iron Fireman Delivers Automatic Home Heating Upgrade
Valley Coal Co announces the Iron Fireman automatic coal burner. J R Hunter, manager, says the deluxe unit provides thermostatic control, steady heat, and lower fuel costs. It is already in use in several Decatur homes and will be showcased to the public as the area distributor.
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Valley Coal Co
J. R. Hunter
Decatur
White Christmas Service Planned at First Baptist
Plans are underway at the First Baptist Church for a White Christmas observance on December 22. This annual event is hosted by the church and draws the community together for holiday reflection.
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First Baptist Church
Marvin Smith Improves After Automobile Collision
Marvin Smith is somewhat improved after sustaining injuries in a recent automobile accident on the Martelle east pike. The other driver involved was not identified.
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Cedar Creek
Morgan County
Marvin Smith
Smith
Martselle East Pike
Parish Meeting Set For Wednesday At St John’s Parish House
A parish meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening December 11 at 7 30 at St John’s Parish house. All members are urged to be present.
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St. John’s Parish House
Sermon Service At Methodist Church In Holland
In Limestone County on Dec 7 a report notes Sunday morning preaching at the Holland Methodist church at the regular hour led by Rev. Smith. Regular services are held on the first and fourth Sundays each month.
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Holland's Gin
Limestone County
Smith
Playful approach helps anxious children face medical treatment
A mother uses a playful story to help Letty, a fearful patient, tolerate ear syringing. The article notes that some children respond to imagination while others need direct rationality, and that trusted caregivers can apply playfulness at the psychological moment to ease distress.
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Alice Judson
Peale
Letty
Athens banker attends Phi Beta Kappa meeting in Nashville
S W J Howard vice president Farmers and Merchants Bank Athens has returned from Nashville where he attended a Phi Beta Kappa meeting. He is said to be the only member of this society in Athens. Loyalty to your town means town.
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Athens
Ala
S —W. J. Howard
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Nashville
Phi Beta Kappa
Vanderbilt
Howard
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