Kiwanis Elects 1929 Decatur Officers and Directors
The Decatur Kiwanis club named H. L. Peterson to head the group for 1929 with Charles H. Eyster as first vice president and Roland H. Gray as second vice president. Eight trustees include A. Lynne. Clyde Hendrix withdrew from the presidency race. The slate includes notable city figures from banking, law, industry, and education. The new officers will be installed at the annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Peterson
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Charles H. Eyster
Roland H. Gray
A. Lynne
Wanis Club
Civic Club
Clyde Hendrix
Peterson
Morgan County Motor Company
Central’ National
City National Banks
Valley Country Club
Westminster Presbyterian
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Decatur
Connecticut Mills Company
Ww. M
Dudley D. McGehee
McGehee Furniture Company
W. H. Ritter
Kiwanis Club
Holland-Blow Stave
Clyde’ Hendrix
Tennessee Valley Bank
Hencix
B. C. Shelton
Decatur Daily
Decatur, Junior Chamber of Commerce
Civic Service Club
South Chicago Heights Police Chief Slain in Ambush
The police chief, 33, known for his tough stance on the booze racket, was shot dead in his home as killers in a sedan crept up from the street. Investigators seek revenge motives tied to organized crime and an oil company link.
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Chicago
Chicago Heights
Baness
South Heights
Colonel Walton Is Declared Improved On Birthday
The condition of Colonel A. W. Walton was reported much better today at Benevolent hospital after a serious operation. He was moved from his apartment near the Morgan County National Bank on Thursday afternoon to the hospital. Today marks his 84th birthday anniversary.
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A. W. Walton
Benevolent Hospital
Cotton Market Slips Amid Mixed Trade
Market note shows strict middling around 18.50 with unclear entries for Mugaugi and related items. A secondary low grade line appears near 10.35 with fragmented data and Dow reference. Ambiguity limits precise pricing or participants.
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Mugauig Cccccsnsevesovine
Dolores and Jaime Face Illness Amid Romance Reverie
Dolores orders doctors to save Jaime as friends gather by his bed. Jaime laments the loss of his romance after Dolores became a global film star. Dolores in Europe seeks every medical measure, while Jaime fears the end and clings to memories of their past.
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Dolores
Jaime
Europe
Goodyear Still Mulls Gadsden Site for Southern Plant
Vice President Stillman and Goodyear engineers continue site inspections in Gadsden Alabama to evaluate a southern plant location. A 175 acre tract across the Coosa River from the city has been surveyed, with map reviews and discussions ongoing and no formal announcement yet.
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Gadsden
Ala
Stillman
Goodyear Rubber Company
Rubber Company
Coosa
Goodyear Company
Rev M M Newton Joins Ninth Street Methodist Church
Rev M M Newton, new pastor of the Ninth Street Methodist church, is rapidly becoming acquainted with Decatur residents after transferring from Sipsey Alabama in the Jasper district. He succeeds Rev W D Barnes, who was sent to Sipsey.
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M. M. Newton
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Decatur
Sipsey
Ala
Jasper
Newton
W. D. Barnes
Funeral for John Patterson Soon at Home
Funeral services probable Friday will be held at the residence of John Patterson 502 Gordon Drive West with Rev E N Hart officiating and interment at City Cemetery. Patterson a Belfast native came to the United States at age six and worked 17 years as foreman at Balboa machine shop Panama Canal Zone before being brought to Boston and then Gulfport Veterans Hospital where recovery was not expected.
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John Patterson
Gordon Drive
West
E. N
Hart
City Cemetery
Brown
Belfast
Ireland
Balboa
Panama Canal Zone
United States
Patterson
Canal Zone
Boston
Veterans’ Hospital
Gulfport
Judge J E Clem ill. Athens judge pro tem acts
Judge J E Clem of the inferior court of Athens is seriously ill at his Athens home after a gallstone attack and faces possible surgery. During his illness Edward Goodrich of the Athens bar serves as judge pro tem.
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Athens
Ala
J. E. Clem
Inferior Court of
Edward Goodrich
Attendance For November At Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club reported 91.6 percent attendance in November with 44 members achieving perfect attendance for the month. W H Ritter provided the figures.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
W. H. Ritter
Kiwanis Club
Dinsmore to Return Home After Illness
A. J. Dinsmore, held at Benevolent hospital for several days with influenza, is expected to return home in a few days.
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A. J. Dinsmore
Benevolent Hospital
Buyers Leave After Making Big Purchases
Buyers leave after making big purchases on Monday as merchants attempt to curb competition from chain stores. About 100 lines detail the selections to be purchased by all members, aimed at reducing buying costs through a collective arrangement.
Hartung to Return to Duty After Illness
Henry Hartung assistant city clerk of Decatur is expected to resume duties within a few days after recovering at home from influenza. He is described as considerably improved and currently recovering at his Grant street residence.
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Henry Hartung
City of
Decatur
Hartung
Grant Street
Decatur School Board Set for Regular Meeting
The Decatur board of education will meet in regular session tonight at Central High School. The gathering will be held in the offices of Superintendent Benson at 1 o clock.
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Decatur Board of Education
Central High School
Benson
Quiet Prevails at Present Says Davis
Sheriff B E Davis reports overall quiet conditions across the county with few incidents in recent days. Morgan county jail population remains light and stable as of now.
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Davis
B. E. Davis
Morgan County
Crime Record of Confessed Killer Probed
Detroit police and eastern cities investigate Peter Kudzianowski after his confessions to killing Joseph Storela in New Jersey and Harry Quinn in Pennsylvania. He claims attempts to abduct a boy and girl in New York and describes travel from Scranton to Buffalo then Detroit. Authorities note possible subnormal mental 상태 but rational conversation.
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Detroit
Peter Kudzianowski
Joseph Storela
Secaucus
N. J
Harry Quinn
Scranton
New York City
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Odum Rites Planned After Death At 66
Joseph M. Odum aged 66 died Thursday afternoon at 1 o clock at his son D Odums residence 321 Davis Street after an illness Funeral services will be announced later probably for Sunday
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Joseph M. Odum
D. Odum
Davis Street
Bailey to Return From Illness Next Week
Indications today say T. Z. Bailey of the A. Z. Bailey Grocery Company would be able to be out during the coming week after several days confined to his Sherman street home with an infected foot.
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T. Z. Bailey
A. Z. Bailey Grocery Company
Sherman Street
Bailey
Monthly Reports Heard By Council
Decatur city council in regular session at Railroad Street city hall received monthly reports from departments and committees. Routine matters of business were discussed and noted for future action.
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Decatur
Railroad Street
Probate Court Hearing Set For Monday In Wiggins Case
A probate court hearing in the quo warranto case brought by Matt D. Wiggins to claim the probate office will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Railroad Street city hall with Judge James E. Horton presiding. Wiggins argues the office belongs to him to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge L. P. Troup. Governor Graves had appointed Judge A. G. Patterson to complete the term. Attorneys A. J. Harris and John K. Sample represent Wiggins and related parties.
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Matt D. Wiggins
Railroad Street
James E. Horton
L. P.troup
A. G. Patterson
Graves
Judge Troup
A. J. Harris
John KR. Sample
Faints In Court After Assault Charge In Alabama
In Athens Alabama on December 7 Melvin Matthews fainted in the prison hallway as a judge prepared to bind him over on a charge of assault with intent to murder. He struck his head on a door edge and suffered a long bleeding gash. Dr L R Murphree county health officer was summoned to treat him.
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Athens
Als
Melvin Matthews
FIGHT RESUMED OVER BOULDER DAM COSTS AND PROHIBITION DEBATE
Senate Foreign Relations Committee met an hour with Secretary Kellogg regarding the Boulder Dam dispute. He cited a reclamation report claiming dams exceed original estimates to counter anti Boulder dam cost objections. The House rejected wets and drys amendments on prohibition in the treasury post office bill.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Kellogg
Reclamation Bureau
Boulder Dam
House
Treasury-Post Office
Dixie Furniture Plant 10 to Expand Workforce
The Dixie Furniture Manufacturing Company in Decatur plans to boost its local labor from about 20 to 40 or 50 workers soon after January 1, reflecting new industry growth in the area.
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Dixie Furniture Manufacturing Company
Decatur
Athens man tops state in life insurance sales
R. H. Richardson, Jr. of Athens has been told by the Missouri State Life Insurance company he led the state with $44,000 in sales during the week, ranking first among 43 agents in the contest.
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Athens
Ala
R. H. Richardson, Jr
Missouri State Life Insurance Company
Health officials warn influenza peak not yet reached in LA
In Los Angeles 1200 new flu cases and 132 deaths have been reported over three weeks. Authorities say the disease has not yet peaked and expect the height next week. Santa Ana schools, closed last week, will reopen Monday amid no epidemic concerns. Weather changes are thought to contribute to illness spread.
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Los Angeles
Santa Ana
King George Maintains Strength Amid Severe Illness
London reports King George VI shows continued resilience in a fortnight long illness. Medical bulletins note his overall strength persists while doctors monitor the infection near his right lung and consider further investigation.
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London
George
McCluskey Remains Unimproved After Fall
F. L. McCluskey of Austinville is not improving after a fall from a house on a street. He has been confined to the hospital for several days and attaches report his condition has not improved.
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F. L. McCluskey
Austinville
McCluskey
Benson Address Noted as Highly Appreciated by Faculty
Henry J. Willingham of the State Normal School praised Benson's address to the Florence campus during the fall term graduation ceremony. He described it as one of the most delightful and impressive addresses heard in many years, addressing about 500 students and faculty alike.
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Henry J. Willingham
State Normal School
Nce
Florence
Benson
Willingham
White Christmas Program Planned by Athens Churches
Athens churches coordinate December events to avoid overlaps and collect Christmas offerings. Funds and clothing will be donated to orphans’ homes and other benevolent causes across each participating church.
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Athens
Ala
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