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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1928
Page
1
Miss Mary King age 3 died Saturday morning after clothing caught fire from an open grate at her home two and a half miles southwest of Town Creek. A passerby noticed smoke, rushed to help, but neighbors were not nearby when the accident occurred. This marked only the second open grate fatality in the Valley area this year.
Mrs. W. B. Edmundson urges buyers to pick up crepe myrtle at Mrs. W. E. Todd home on Sherman Street and Sixth Avenue. The League of Women Voters notes the low price means no deliveries are planned.
The lowest reading of the year was logged Sunday morning before daylight as the mercury fell to 20 degrees above zero. Z. Trimble, head of the local weather office, announced the figure.
Sr a eevee or conducted Sunday afternoon for F C McCluskey a well known Austinville resident who died Saturday at Benevolent hospital from a fall at work on a scaffold owned by Otto Moebes. He was about 40 years old and survived by his wife two sons three daughters father four brothers and one sister. Funeral services followed at the grave.
The Junior Order in North Alabama hosts a district gathering with welcome by Probate Judge A G Patterson and address by National Councilor A E Llewelyn. Local officials, including Mayor Malone and other leaders, plan to attend the evening program after a daytime Decatur tour and dinner with the reception committee.
A 27 year old teacher was found beaten to death in her coupe near Sheridan Michigan. A note reading I did this myself signed Miss Carter was found beside the body. Lee Bracy Olivic College student was questioned as a possible suspect and Ray Collier found the body while driving by.
The White Star liner Celtic, which departed New York December 1 with 253 passengers, ran onto rocks near Roches Point at the harbor entrance. The ship stalled in 15 feet of water after striking a hole under the engine room, and officials feared it might break up on the next tide. The incident occurred about 5:40 a.m. at KOBH Ireland.
Judge James E. Horton sustains demurrers to the petition filed by Matt D. Wiggins seeking the remainder of the late J. L. Troup term. Judge A. Q. Patterson remains in office until January 14. Attorneys Tidwell and Lynne argued for Wiggins while R. Sample and Harris represented opposing views as court drew a small crowd.
Dollie Priest received a building permit to construct a small frame residence at 820% Church Street. The project is valued at $100.
Richard Payne of Hartselle is seriously ill at home, with many friends hopeful his condition will improve soon.
The weather bureau reports a low of 22 and a minus 33 reading for today’s 24 hour period, with temperatures trending cool and dry through the day.
In Gadsden Alabama two murder trials open in Etowah county circuit court tied to a Lookout Mountain terror case. Brothers A C Gladden and Pim Gladden face first degree murder charges in the death of A C Gladden’s wife Eunice. Others Fred Leach and Ray Phillips face rulings tied to the ambush slaying of Joe Bishop.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM at Copeland cemetery for L. G. Turner aged 62 who died Thursday morning at his home on Athens route 8 after a stroke. He is survived by his widow and 11 children and was highly respected in Limestone County where he was well known.
Rev R T Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district left at noon for Birmingham to attend a called meeting of presiding elders in the Alabama conference.
Dr. George Reed of Birmingham visited Athens college trustees for a brief stop in the city en route to Athens to visit the college.
Three citizens John Patterson Dr W C Bailey and Barrett C Shelton have been nominated for the Kiwanis cup award for meritorious civic service in 1928. Interest grows as nominations may continue until closing. Five judges will select eight outstanding citizens for the year.
The man known as Reed was convicted early yesterday in a case tied to the July 18 killing of Ivy Plager. Mrs. Ivy Plager testified as the state's star witness, recounting a romance and elopement with Reed that fueled the motive and a later night the defense claimed to locate the bomb. The packed circuit courtroom heard dueling narratives about the lovers and the circumstances surrounding the crime.
Nomination letter for Devetar as outstanding citizen of Decatur in 1928. Includes address to Award Editor, Decatur Daily, notes a letter of explanation may accompany the nomination and Kiwanis club approval with signatures.
Zoebel reports Tate has a building permit to erect a cottage on Third Avenue North. The project costs about 500 dollars and requires sixty days to complete.
Judge A. G. Patterson was released from illness today marking a return after several days of influenza bed rest and recovery.
The text states that His Majesty is gravely ill after three weeks of illness. Doctors worry the king’s recuperation has stalled and his heart is severely taxed, making the next two to three days pivotal for his life.
The Boulder debate resumed after several private relief bills and hurricane relief for Porto Rico occupied a joint Senate House committee with Governor Towner urging aid. A Shipstead bill hearings were decided, and nine uncontested measures passed including a survey of the Columbia River irrigation project in the Pacific Northwest.
Swinford identified by clothing and effects after a hunter heard a dog at the Day homestead area. A man and his wife were arrested and released days later for lack of evidence. Officers reported the cave discovery near the Day homestead led to the identification and arrest.
Miss Clatre Bloodworth of Alabama travels from her home to Toledo and Detroit for a national school conference representing the state department of education. She departs after passing through her home en route to the meetings there.
Friends report John F. Gurley of Hartselle is ill and confined to his home. The notice notes his illness and conveys best wishes from acquaintances.
George Jackson and his son Theron report of a two vehicle crash left both injured. The elder Jackson was unhurt while Mr Garnett was pinned under a truck and had to be freed by bystanders. his condition was not believed serious.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Carr died this morning at 7 o'clock in Flint. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock in Pettusville Alabama with a priest directing the torments of the service.
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