08 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1930
Page
1
The weather bureau recorded a high of 48 and a low of 32. Various community notices follow from Decatur, including Rotary and Kiwanis gatherings, health office updates, and upcoming charity events.
Texarkana Texas reports bank cashier R W Hanks of Redwater Texas was kidnapped and wounded then regained consciousness and named no definite abductor. Farmers H C King and his stepson Dobie Hinton are under arrest with four others questioned and released. An aged trapper J D Simmons and a negro youth aided after shots prompted their call for help.
Mr and Mrs Herman O Troup were in jured but not seriously four miles north of Warrior on the Bee Line highway while returning from Birmingham. Their son Frank escaped unharmed. Mrs Troup suffered a deep gash above an eye and Mr Troup was shaken. He said a car stopped suddenly and with an oncoming vehicle there was little choice but to drive into the ditch. The car escaped with minimal damage.
Officers offered no clues on Friday night as a safe at the Valley Coal company office was broken into and the Bed Line gas station at Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street faced an attempted robbery.
Governor Bibb Graves announces changes in Alabama state offices naming Seth P. Storrs as commissioner of agriculture and industries replacing N D Denson of Opelika and Rufus Bethea of Birmingham replacing Walter E Bare on the board of trustees of the state department of archives and history.
Homer H. Speer a 29 year old Southern railway flagman was held without bond on robbery charges after allegedly confessing to the November 29 express car holdup in Selma Alabama Police said the remaining 1200 of 7427 were found buried at his home Speer said he and an unnamed accomplice boarded the moving train forced messenger G C Fendley to surrender the money and escaped His wife grew hysterical at the arrest and investigations follow the recovery of the loot by Edward Turner Selma police lieutenant and Milton E McDuff head of Birmingham police identification bureau
Dr. J. N. Baker state health officer praises Morgan county physicians led by Dr. H. C. McRee for cooperative effort toward a tuberculosis clinic. Announcement of the clinic date is pending with expected notice within days.
I F Flurry part owner of the parlor s market in Montgomery reports he was held up shortly after opening by a well dressed man and robbed of 1450 dollars.
Lindsey interrupted a sermon by Bishop Manning at St John the Divine and was dragged from the pulpit by ushers amid taunts and a scuffle. Police charged him with disorderly conduct after he demanded a chance to respond to the bishop’s accusations amid chaotic church action. Arthur Garfield Hays represented Lindsey.
The Department of Agriculture reduced the December 1 cotton crop estimate to 14 243 000 bales with 45 218 000 acres left for harvest after 2 1 percent abandonment. It lists state production by Oklahoma Kansas New Mexico Arizona California and others with total near a thousand. An unrelated robbery at Hirtselle Wholesale Grocery yielded 500 to 1 000 dollars in cigarettes shells and a shotgun, with two or more suspects and signs of forced entry.
Census Bureau reports 1930 crop ginnings amount to 12,834,970 running bales by December 1, including 455,477 round bales and 15,482 American Egyptian and oceanities linters. Comparisons show last year at 12,853,166 running bales and two years ago 12,560,14. state totals list Alabama at 1,381,066 bales.
Alabama forecasters announce the final 1930 cotton yield at 1,495,000 bales of 500 pounds gross, via WSFA. Agricultural statistician F. W. Gist notes only 1914 and 1911 crops surpassed it, attributing the gain to minimal weevil damage, favorable weather, and good fertilization practices.
The judiciary committee sent to the house the Kennamer nomination for U S Marshal in Alabama along with a $30 million battleship modernization bill. Delegates to the London naval conference are noted as well. Warrants exceeding one million dollars are being forwarded to county education treasurers as the second quarterly payment from Alabama’s general school fund.
The attorney general rules sheriffs receive a three dollar per day attendance fee when a jury is in attendance at circuit court, regardless of civil or criminal case status. The opinion also holds county boards of education not liable for labor and material furnished by independent contractors on county school projects.
Washington report notes the Senate passed a measure and named Rabbi Mark as minister in a decision reflecting religious leadership changes.
In a six year dispute over Alabama authority to regulate rates on fuel and fertilizer shipments within the state, the Supreme Court will review the controversy. Separately, Rabbi Jerome Mark formerly of Selma, Alabama, becomes leader of Australia's first liberal Jewish congregation, arriving at the invitation of the World Union for Progressive Judaism as the new congregation was organized.
Alabama delegates led by Governor Bibb Graves present to the Federal hospitalization board at Birmingham to place the bid for a National Military Home in the South. Delegates include Dr. J N Baker James A Simpson W B Oliver and Gen R E B Noble. Governor notes 89.6 percent of residents are protected by full time health units.
Mayor Malone arrives at City Hall to preside over police court as Decatur sees a notable drop in arrests and a calmer city mood noted in recent months. The report highlights improved conduct among residents and a quieter nighttime scene.
Dispatches report forty London Mission School students in Erode died after a midday meal when a snake was found in the utensil used to prepare the soup. The meal proved highly poisonous and the cook was among the dead.
After rain delays last week, road construction on the Morgan and Limestone county Bee Line projects will resume. Detours between Decatur and Hartselle and to Athens have widened routes and caused extra travel, with motorists awaiting safer, faster travel once work restarts.
London reports a mystery epidemic of death linked to heavy fog following Meuse valley incidents. Cattle deaths near Grosmount Yorkshire echo the Belgium pattern as physicians debate whether fog alone caused the rise in fatalities across southern England.
Brussels reports residents return to homes in the Meuse Valley after being driven out by an impenetrable fog that has caused 67 deaths and hospitalizes others with a mysterious illness.
William D. Hill an 18 year old of Tuscaloosa was killed and two others Raymond Horne 19 and Ernest Sanford injured when their car struck a pole protruding from a cotton truck. The pole pierced the windshield and Hill died three hours after the crash with Horne and Sanford seriously hurt.
Washington December 8 Senate committees report a $60,000,000 drought relief bill with Hoover backing a larger figure. Senator McNary notes a $35,000 increase, while Democratic Leader Robinson presses for the full $60,000,000. Republicans promise quick House action as Wood asks to bring it up once reported.
Postal workers embrace the idea that it pays to mail early as Christmas parcels head to distant destinations. The office anticipates an eleven hour rush and urges careful timing to avoid delays for gifts and cards.
After continuous waiting since October first the county court adjourned at a special session convened by Judge W Callahan. Eight witnesses and litigants were summoned to appear in the court room as the session concluded.
Local charitable groups are planning Christmas aid distributions for the needy. Sorcha is coordinating efforts and volunteers are preparing to gather and deliver holiday food and gifts.
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