Local visit highlights and church notes in Decatur
Annie Wheeler and Athens attorney Dave Rosenau Jr visited Decatur. Westminster church hosts Troop 16 Boy Scouts and notes a marriage license issued to John Earl Smith and Mary Vernice Jones. Ben son reports Christmas holidays close Jan 19 and reopen Nov 29. Reverend Wallace to preach at 2:30 PM in Lacon. Community sings at Ninth Avenue church praised. Insurance suit filed for $1500 against National Union Fire. Christmas shopping thrives. Benevolent hospital patients improving. Concert for Salvation Army at Riverside High. Mayor Billings involved in minor incident. Body of ex police chief C K Thomas to arrive from Lancaster Pa after fatal dynamite blast.
Deportation Of Gangsters Sought Free Tickets Out Of U S
The government debates offering free ocean passage to foreign-born gangsters who failed to become citizens. Labor Secretary William N Doak backs the plan while investigators review Chicago public enemies and New York racketeers biographies to identify eligible individuals.
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Washington
Labor Department
Chicago
New York
William N. Doak
Davis
Aulge Wate
Mg Tgef
Doak
Alabama Farmer Killed at Home in Buckshot Slaying
Z. J. Robertson of Muscadine was killed last night when three men fired buckshot at close range as he opened his front door after a caller in a parked car approached. Sheriff A. Rowell and state officers were investigating.
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Heflin
Ala
Z. J. Robertson
Muscadine F
A. Rowell
Robertson
Rowell
Stones Move From Hartselle Leave Friends Behind
Mr and Mrs J C Stone and their son Allen leave Hartselle for Montevallo where Mr Stone will manage a large dairy. The Stones moved from Montevallo two years ago and earned many warm friendships in Hartselle during their stay.
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Hartselle
Ala
Deco
J. C. Stone
Allen
Montevallo
Limestone County Dry Law Stills Destroyed After Busts
Law men report five stills and 700 gallons of beer destroyed in Limestone County as officers arrest three men on liquor manufacturing charges following a week of enforcement.
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Limestone County
Alabama Fruit Is Sent To President Hoover Gift
A box of satsumas from Mobile County orchards including Walter Weaver's fruit is en route to the White House as a gift to President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover. A letter from Mayor Schwarz notes the fruit is cultivated and profitably raised on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
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Mobile
Ala
White House
Hoover
Walter Weaver
Schwarz
Gulf Coast
Alabama
Body gun victim still held here
The body of a man found with a pistol wound at a local hotel remains unidentified though visitors view the corpse. Fingerprints were sent to Birmingham officials while detectives work to locate next of kin and confirm the man’s identity.
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Brown Funeral Company
Lewis Brown
Birmingham
J. Ashley
Ala
Harrington & Richardson
Community clothing drive appealing for shoes and dresses
The Rev Peter M Dennis president of the Decatur charities council issued an appeal for clothing and shoes stressing the urgent need for shoes dresses and underwear There are many in Decatur lacking adequate garments Citizens with usable clothing should contact Mrs O J Shepard Mrs R H Lively Mrs Lem Jones or Mrs Thomas Hodson who will arrange pickup of bundles for those in need.
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Peter M. Dennis
Decatur Charities Council
O. J. Shepard
R. H. Lively
Lem Jones
Thomas Hodson
W C T U backs Hoover in 1932 after 1928 loyalty
Mrs Ella A Boole president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union says the group remains loyal to Hoover and will support him in 1932 after praising his stand at the Houston convention. Oliver W Stewart resigns from the Unified Strategy board citing need for a broader local unit organization to unite dry groups nationwide.
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Washington
Ella A. Boole
Woman's Christian Union
Hoover
Houston
Oliver W. Stewart
Unified Strategy
National Conference of
Two Killed in Fight Over Robbery Attempt in Alabama
Greenville Alabama December reports two men died in a confrontation described by sheriff officers as a fight to prevent a robbery. John Williams a Butler county farmer fought with a negro James over a pledged suit case of clothing after Williams attempted to collect debt. Williams slashed the machete or knife fired in the altercation and was killed. the other man died shortly after. Williams known locally. funeral arrangements not set.
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Greenville
Ala
John Williams
Butler County
James
Williams
New Revolt Begun In Spain Friday
A military revolution began in Spain on Friday amid ongoing labor unrest that has persisted for weeks. Madrid reports the uprising as the nation faces a bold political challenge during a period of labor strife and instability.
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Spain
Madrid
Frankwood Held on Assault with Intent to Murder
TUSCUMBIA Ala Dec 12 Frankwood 36 was held here on charges of assault with intent to murder Ed Jones who lives near Wheeler Mountain Crooked Oak late yesterday.
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Tuscumbia
Ala
Frankwood
Ed Jones
Wheeler Mountain
Witness Describes Grace Brandon Affair In Shepard Trial
Miss Grace Brandon, the government’s star witness, testifies about her love affair with Major Charles A. Shepard during years around 1929. Denver attorney Harry S. Class questions Shepard’s conduct and details of meetings in San Antonio and Fort Riley as the defense probes motives behind a supposed poisoning of his wife.
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Kansas City
Kas
Grace Brandon
Charles A. Shepard
Harry S
Denver
Shepard
San An
Yer
Wylie
Fort Riley
Thomas Funeral Saturday Morning
Thomas Funeral arrangements announced for a Decatur police chief killed Thursday in Lancaster Pennsylvania. The body to arrive on Louisville and Nashville train No 1 Saturday morning and be taken to Brown Funeral home parlors. The service at City Cemetery is set for 10 o clock Saturday with survivors including wife two daughters Mrs G E Murphy and Miss Thomas and two sons Vernon and Kelly Thomas.
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C. K. Thomas
Decatur
Lancaster
Penn
Louisville & Nashville
Brown Funeral Home
City Cemetery
W. V. Davidson
J. N. Hendrix
Huey McClelland
Walter McCall
John W. Sherrill
D. D
Mr. Thomas
G. E. Murphy
Miss Thomas
New Orleans
Vernon Thomas
Kelly Thomas
Last Minute Bulletins Span Insurance, Politics, Crime
Walton L. Crocker predicts a 1.418 trillion dollar addition to U S life insurance assets this year. Senate adjourns out of respect for Senator Overman of North Carolina who died. John J Raskob Jr and Miss Minerva Aaronson wed in North Chelmsford Mass. Walter K McAdory reports beer and whiskey tested by Montgomery Alabama law enforcement. Cuban constitution suspension indicated by martial law but no troop call. Five robbers derail First National Bank Girardville Pa flee after alarm.
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York
United States
Walton L. Crocker
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
Boston
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Washington
Senate
Overman
North Carolina
North Chelmsford
Mass
John J. Raskob, Jr
New York
Minerva Aaronson
New Haven
St. John’s Catholic Church
Girardville, Pa
First National Bank
A. G. Schreiner
Prohibition Chief Plans Steady Enforcement Push
Federal prohibition cases balanced with court activity in November as 2,094 years and 5,242 cases were terminated. Fines totaling nearly 477,000 were imposed that month, with a cumulative total around 1.859 million since July.
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Washington
Prohibition
Woodwork
Oklahoma
Decatur Kiwanis elects W M Bailey leader for 1931
W M Bailey was announced to head the Decatur Kiwanis club for 1931 at a Thursday evening meeting at the Y M C A. The annual appointments cover all Kiwanis activities with members chosen for their fitness in each role. A Kiwanis school followed for newly elected officers of Valley clubs.
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W. M. Bailey
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Bailey
Kiwanis
Decatur Club
Lantern slides show tuberculosis prevention plans
Dr. H. C. McRee county health officer announced educational tuberculosis slides to be shown at Falkville at 10 10 Tuesday morning and at Hartsville Mor county high school at 10 30 Wednesday morning. The campaign aims to teach prevention and care of tuberculosis.
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H. C. McRee
Hartselle
Hundreds Attend Roberts Funeral
The funeral of seventeen year old Gormah Lee Roberts, who died at Benevolent hospital from blood poisoning after an accident while chopping wood, was held at Basham. Hundreds of friends attended to pay final tribute.
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Gormah Lee. Roberts
Benevolent Hospital
Basham
Jail Breaker Is Recaptured in Falkville Capture
Conrad Kent, who escaped from the county jail, was spotted on a freight train by officer Dan Ryan near Falkville. Deputies Bud Davis Kilgore Willoughby and Danae joined the search. Kent was found at Lyken Blevins near Flint Creek. He was captured after a chase as officers found merchandise from Dave Turney’s store in a torn ceiling search.
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Liberty
Conrad Kent
Kent
Falkville
Dan Ryan
Bud Davis
Kilgore
Willoughby and
Danae
Dave Turney
Hartselle
Lyken Blevins
New Decatur and
Flint Creek
Blevins
Turney
Charity Show Slated Saturday At Princess Theatre
The annual charity movie offers a Saturday morning program at ten by the Princess theatre. Proceeds to the community welfare board for Christmas season work. Kiddies matinee features an all talkie. Admission is a ten cent toy or coin donation. Toys deposited in lobby for welfare board.
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Princess Theatre
Community Welfare Board
Santa Claus
Unidentified Man Killed in Street Crash
An unidentified man about 60 was killed when struck by a car on city streets early last night. Wallace Moody, 27, is held in connection with the incident on charges of second degree manslaughter reckless driving and leaving the scene. Hospital attendants mentioned the name Coleyman and something about Penne before death. H. E. Sellers pursued the vehicle and is quoted about the crash.
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Montgomery
Ala
Wallace Moody
Coley
Penne
H. E. Sellers
Congressional conferees fail to reach agreement on Muscle Shoals compromise
Washington Dec 12 Congress fails to agree on Muscle Shoals proposals as Norris submits a revised plan for government operation and nitrate plant leasing for fertiliser. House favors government operation of dam and facilities with power sales at the switchboard, while Reece and conferees push for ongoing refinement to accelerate the project for employment and economic relief.
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Washington
Norris
Senate
House
Metin Oe Fae
Doctor Hammond Turner Found Dead in Madison County
Meridianville Alabama December reports a local doctor, Dr Hammond Turner, widely known in Madison County, found dead in his home. The obituary notes he was active in county affairs for many years and survived by two sons.
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Meridianville
Ala
Hammond Turner
Madison County
Sidan
Little Child Breaks Leg in Wheeler Station Accident
Arthur Terry Jr., two year old son of Mr and Mrs of Wheeler station, was taken to Benevolent hospital after a truck struck him while playing near a 6¢ machine. The child fell and suffered a broken leg as he toddled into the street in the morning incident.
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Arthur Terry, Jr
Wheeler Station
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