Confessed Killer to Escape Chair in Ohio Case
Mrs. Julia Lowther, 24, confessed to killing Mrs. Clara Smith and avoided the electric chair by a first murder with mercy verdict. Common Pleas Judge George Starn sentenced Lowther to life, noting the killing was at the request of Mrs. Smith’s husband Tilby. Smith had been electrocuted in November.
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Ohio
Julia Lowther
Clara Smith
Common Pleas
George
Starn
Lowther
Moni Starn
Police Plan Shelter for Transients This Winter
Police will handle transient welfare and refer them to the department. Chief Riggs and officers will coordinate with business backers to provide shelter for transients during the winter months, mirroring last year’s efforts.
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Podraga
Riggsbee
Choir at St Johns Episcopal Church Plans Christmas Eve Service
The choir of St Johns Episcopal Church rehearses the musical program for the mid Eucharist to be rendered starting at 11 30 on Christmas Eve and continuing into Christmas morning.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Voice of the People letter from Decatur citizen on charity and voter duty
A Decatur resident writes of pride in citizenship and the obligation of voters to build a strong community. He discusses aiding ex servicemen and charity, mentions a Sunday afternoon charity film program opposed by some, and notes petitions showing about six to one support for funding through the screenings. He cites the Ten Commandments as an example of suitable programming.
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the Daily
Decatur
Picture Show Movement
Causes of Irritation Traced to Articles Worn
Dr. Clendening recounts cases where skin irritation arises from worn articles or toiletries. Nickel in white gold used for spectacles and watch buckles caused dermatitis. removing the item or adding rubber pads cured symptoms. Hair tonics containing arsenic and resorcin may inflame eyelids, with morning intensification from overnight transfer.
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Everet
Lain
Harvey Wiley
Local Decatur letter opposes Sunday picture shows
Butler P. A. Hine writes from Decatur criticizing commercial Sunday film screenings. He urges civic pride, supports charitable Sunday cinema to aid Red Cross and veterans, and urges a public petition to the Board of Aldermen and Mayor for a single charity showing. He cites Blue Sky Law and local business interests, naming Morgan County, Tennessee Valley Printing, Decatur Creamery, Twin City Bread, and farm groups while stressing agricultural and community uplift.
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Decatur
Playhouse Amusement Company
Morgan County
Coun
Ben F. Martin
Tennessee Valley Printing Company
Twin City Bread Company
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Charity Council
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Board of Aldermen
Court prep keeps Morgan county forces busy
Preparations for the non jury term of Morgan county court opening next Monday morning keep the sheriff forces busy this week serving subpoenas and summons to attend the court. A lengthy docket is expected, presided over by Judge W. T. Lowe.
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Morgan County Court
W. T. Lowe
Oldest piece found and metals in history
The text cites three facts: oldest piece around the Great Pyramid about 6,000 years ago, copper as the first working metal vital to today’s electrical industry, and an average brain weight of 1,361 grams for men and 1,290 grams for women per Topinard.
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Europe
Weather report for the day
The weather bureau recorded a high of 53 degrees and a low of 44 degrees in the 24 hour period ending at seven o clock.
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the Weather Bureau Today
Cuban Love Song at Princess theatre blends romance and music
Lawrence Tibbetts directs a tropical adventure romance featuring Tibbett as a marine who loves Nenita in Cuba, goes to France, marries a nurse, then returns seeking his love. The film stars Lupe Velez, Ernest Torrence, Jimmy Durante, Karen Morley and more with songs including From the Halls of Montezuma and The Cuban Love Song.
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Lawrence Tibbetts
Princess Theatre
Cuba
Lupe Veles
Ernest Torrence
Jimmy Durante
Karen Morley
Marie Dressler
Hale Hamilton
Mathilda Coment
Phillip Cooper
W. 8. van Dyke
Trader Horn
Tibbett
Nenita
France
Torrence
Durante
Montezuma
Marine Corps
Miss Velez
Terrence and
River Falling Readings Show 6.4 Foot Level
The Tennessee river was falling this morning with a gauge reading of 6.4 feet, indicating a gradual drop in water level across the region.
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Tennessee
Power Company Contributes to Decatur Charity Drive
The Decatur Charity Council praised Alabama Power for a $100 donation and Standard Oil plans to give after a meeting between company officials and campaign leaders.
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Decatur
Alabama Power Company
Mrs Robin Thomas Visits Relatives in Alabama This Week
Mrs Robin Thomas is visiting relatives in Bessemer and Birmingham this week. The trip highlights family ties and travel within Alabama communities.
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Robin Thomas
Bessemer
Birmingham
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