Embezzler Walter Davis Ends Life in Police Cell
Walter Davis fifty of Colorado Springs president of the Savings and Loan Association died by hanging in a police cell in New York. Davis, indicted for a million dollar embezzlement, was arrested after a detective spotted his photo in a magazine. He had fled six months earlier as the firm faced receivership and admitted his identity, saying he planned to surrender.
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New York
Walter Davis
Ty Savings and Loan Association of
Colorado Springs
Colo
Davis
Detective Story
Association
Valley Ginnings Lag Behind Schedules in 1932 Report
Government figures show Tennessee Valley ginnings 1932 lagging 43 percent behind 1931. State output tops 892 701 bales versus 1 364 654 last year with county totals for Colbert Cullman Jackson Lauderdale Lawrence Limestone Madison Marshall Morgan and others. Report dated December 1 1932.
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Tennessee Valley
Colbert County
Cullman County
Jackson County
Lauderdale
Lawrence County
Limestone
Madison County
Marsh
Morgan
Rotary Club Supports Morgan County Shoe Day
The Rotary Club of Decatur promotes Morgan County Shoe Day on Friday December 16. Members are urged to collect old shoes and contribute on the day to help needy families as cold weather approaches. Henry Cullom, president, notes the urgent shoe shortage and calls for full Rotary support.
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Community Service Committee
Rotary Club of
Decatur
Morgan County
Rotary Club
Rotary-Ann
Rotary Family
Henry Cullom
Note of United States credit talks tests wartime debts
The Associated Press reports that Britain and France weigh delaying or altering debt installments due Thursday as the US note claims the president and cabinet lack authority to pause payments. London plans to credit a $95.5 million installment as a capital payment, while Paris backs the $20 million due, with reservations to be presented to Parliament.
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America
House of Commons
Chamber of Deputies
Reporom
London
England
Perriott
Great Britain
United States
Stimson
Ronald Lindsay
Washington
Mills
Treasury
State Department
Hoover
Paris
Central High Teachers Return After Flu Outbreak
Central high school reports all teachers are back at work after a flu outbreak. Principal Williams confirms the staff resumed duties this morning.
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Central High School
Williams
Librarian Amelia Troy Sent Home With Severe Cold
Miss Amelia Troy, librarian at Central High School, was able to be out today after being confined to her home due to a severe cold.
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Amelia Troy
Central High School
Negro Held on Charge of Theft in Local Case
Clayton Lewis a 16 year old youth was arrested and jailed on a petit larceny charge. He worked for S F Evans a local resident and post office attaché and is accused of stealing a hunting coat a pair of overalls and tools from Evans home.
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Clayton Lewis
Lewis
S. F. Evans
Moulton Street
Morgan County Shoe Day Set for Friday
Friday December 16 is designated as Morgan County Shoe Day with Red Cross and P T A cooperation to collect shoes for the needy. Boxes labeled Red Cross will be placed countywide for shoe donations from the public and are part of a plan discussed at a Morgan County Council of Social Agencies meeting in Hartselle.
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Morgan County
Red Cross
P.T. A
Morgan County Council of Social Agencies
Hartselle
Anderson Heads County Medicos for Next Year
Dr. Walton H. Anderson of Decatur leads the Morgan County Medical Society for the coming year. Dr. Frank Emens is vice president, Dr. Redding Emens secretary, and Dr. Frank Chenault remains on the Board of Health. Honorary life members include Dr. G. R. Sullivan and Dr. W. L. Dinsmore, with Dr. A. J. Perolio to continue as honorary member.
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Walton H. Anderson
Decatur
Morgan County Medical Society
Frank Emens
Redding Emens
Frank Chenault
Medical Society
G. R. Sullivan
W. L. Dinsmore
A. J. Perolio
The
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Medical Society of
County
Red Cross Roll Call Nears Close
The Red Cross Roll Call is nearing completion as solicitors are urged to send returns membership cards and money to Rev. Peter M. Dennis chairing the Morgan County chapter. Returns will be tabulated at the National Red Cross office Washington D C and the roll of members called for the next all chapter meeting.
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Red Cross
Peter M. Dennis
National Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Morgan County
Solicito
Ex Missionary and Daughter Burned to Death in Ga Fire
In Fort Valley Georgia Reverend W C Carter aged 80 a retired missionary and Baptist minister and his daughter Mrs Laura Jones aged 50 were burned to death as fire trapped them in upstairs quarters. Firemen did not determine the blaze cause though two families on the first floor were rescued.
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Fort Valley
W. C. Carter
Laura Jones
Portrait of Dr. L. N. Duncan Auburn Leader in Agriculture
Auburn profile of Dr. L. N. Duncan director of extension service at Alabama Polytechnic Institute. He merged finance and organization with a passion for agriculture and community. A sportsman who follows Auburn teams, he cares deeply for Plainsmen and dresses in white during summer to boost cotton demand.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
L. N. Duncan
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Duncan
Senate Moves 10 Bring Quick Vote on Suggestions
The Senate Judiciary Committee referred all prohibition legislation to a sub committee headed by Senator Blaine. The panel plans to begin work soon and may not require hearings. Four of five members favor submitting the repeal resolution. Borah is the sole opponent.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Blaine
Wis
Borah
Idaho
Prison population in Alabama swells beyond capacity
Alabama's prison population surges to 8,105 inmates under state supervision, compared with 2,465 in 1918, despite Governor Miller’s parole actions. The rise, linked to 1927 county prisoner transfers, strains state facilities and costs, with statewide facilities twice full.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
William F. Feagin
State Board of Administration
Miller
Riverside Meets Priceville Girls Basketball Clash
Riverside high girls basketball meets Priceville at Central high school court on Wednesday at 7 30. A spirited contest is anticipated with a large crowd expected to attend and cheer the young players.
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Riverside High
Priceville
Central High School
Fair Basketeers
Chief Deputy Willoughby Returns After Illness
Chief Deputy Sheriff Wil loughby resumes duties after several days of illness due to influenza.
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W. T. Willoughby
Willoughby
Wrestler Jack Hollenbeck Dies in Birmingham
Jack Hollenbeck a prominent wrestler who pinned Mike Meroney in a Monday bout died in Hillman hospital Birmingham after reporting back pain. He was 36 a World War I veteran known for his ring antics and won many fans both in and out of the ring. Funeral plans were pending as relatives in Gladewater Texas were notified.
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Jack Hollenbeck
Mike Meroney
Birmingham
Gladewater
Texas
Hollenbeck
Hillman Hospital
Chris Jordan
Hid
Alabama
Morgan County Ass'n to Meet at Austinville Church
The Morgan County Association will meet in the Austinville Baptist church on Tuesday for an all day session. The program will begin at 10 o clock Tuesday morning.
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Morgan County Association
Austinville Baptist Church
Market Gains on The Staple Today
The cotton market advanced 20 points with middling cotton at 5.60 cents per pound in Decatur, up from 5.40 cents on Saturday. Farmers holding cotton for higher prices will welcome the gain after weeks of lower quotes.
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Decatur
Duby joins Standard Oil as new company executive
Bronough Duby has accepted a position with the Standard Oil Company. The hiring marks a notable addition to the local corporate staff and signals ongoing expansion within the firm.
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Duby, Bronough
Standard Oj! Company
Huntsville Captain Laird Visit At Decatur Rotary Meeting
Captain Laird of Huntsville attended the Decatur Rotary Club meeting on Monday as a guest, engaging in brief remarks with members.
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Captain Laird
Huntsville
Decatur Rotary Club
Teachers Meeting At St John’s Epistopal Church Rectory
Church School teachers from St John’s Epistopal will meet at the rectory on Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock to discuss planning and duties.
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Church School
St. John’s Epistopal Church
Cavnar Back at Work at Hill's Bank Street Store
Herman Cavnar of H. G. Hill's Bank street store returns to work after an influenza illness. He will resume duties promptly.
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Herman Cavnar
H. G. Hill
Bank Street
Miss Francs. Abel Recovers from Influenza Attack
Abel of West Moulton street is recovering after an influenza illness. The report notes her condition is improving and she is under care.
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Francs
Abel
West Moulton Street
Danville Planter H W Orr Visits Decatur on Business
H W Orr a well known planter from Danville route one was in Decatur this afternoon on business.
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H. W. Orr
Danville
Route One
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Tonight Features Burnett Talk
About 100 members will attend the Junior Chamber hall for the annual meeting. The program aims to run briefly with reports and a 10 minute talk by William Burnett of Nashville Tennessee on livestock development and the Union Stockyards Company. Members are urged to be on time.
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Chamber of Commerce
William Burnett
Nashville
Tenn
Union Stockyards Company
Tennessee Valley
Holy Communion Service on December 14 at St John’s
On Wednesday December 14 at 10 a.m. St John’s Episcopal church hosts a Holy Communion service for Em ber Day. Parishioners join in the Blessed Sacrament and prayers for the minister and His ministry in Christ.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Police Seek 10 Discredit Alibi Offered By Guy
In Long Beach California police and the district attorney pursue flaws in the alibi of William J. Guy a 24 year old Welshman accused of killing Capt Walter Vanderwell aboard the yacht Carma last Monday night Edward de Larm an Indian friend who provided the alibi faced a show up by shipyard workers as investigators search for a decisive lead Brayton deputy district attorney said a murder charge would be filed against Guy based on evidence suggesting motive and prior conflict aboard a voyage near South America
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Long Beach
Calif
District Attorney’s Office
William J
Curly
Guy
Walter Vanderwell
Edward de Larm
de Larm
Vanderwell
South America
Panama
Brayton
Wanderwell
Parker says special Alabama session seen to aid schools
Montgomery report quotes Rep. Burns Parker of Cleburne county urging a quick special session to fund public schools forgotten by the income tax plan. He warns schools may close after Christmas if lawmakers do not return soon. Dr. Harman recalls his grandfather patented the first cotton picker. Alabama Legion rally drive gains 2100 members with hope to reach 5000 by December 15.
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Montgomery
Ala
Burns Parker
Cleburne County
Alabama
Capitol
Parker
Texas
Harmon
D. Trottier Jones
Alabama Department of the American Legion
Mercury Falls 10 Low Records In Many Sections
Winter grim news across the nation with sub zero temps and snow delays. Traffic toll climbs as Pennsylvania reports 19 deaths from icy roads amid heavy weekend snow. The East sees more snow and rain while the Midwest and West endure record cold and frozen conditions.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
East
Rocky Mountain
Midwest
San Francisco
Denver
Montana
Georgetown Lake
Braéw
Indiana
Rivers Rise Across Alabama and Southeast Mississippi
The Coosa Cahaba Black Warrior Tombigbee in Alabama plus rivers in Georgia and Southeast Mississippi have risen above banks after 48 hours of heavy rain. Most streams are forecast to keep rising 12 to 24 hours as additional rain falls. Expect isolated flooding but no widespread damage is forecast.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Sau
Georgia
Mississippi
Coosa
Decatur Citizen J H Layman Dies From Heart Attack
J H Layman a Decatur route three resident aged fifty five died this morning at his home from a heart attack after influenza. Survived by one sister Mrs Walter Daniels of Athens two brothers A S Layman and W B Layman and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday at two o clock at Abton Heights Baptist Church with Rev E P Collier officiating. Interment Roselawn.
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J. H. Layman
Decatur
Route Three
Layman
Mr. Layman
Walter Daniels
Athens
A. S. Layman
W. B. Layman
Circuit Court Postponed Due to Judge Illness
The circuit court session planned for Monday was postponed until Thursday because Judge James B. Horton and Judge W. W. Callahan are both under medical care. The change delays all cases awaiting court action this week.
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James B. Horton
W. W. Callahan
Wieder
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Ends Own Life
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Anderson
Medicos
Chenault
Senate
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
District of Columbia
Riverside
Sage Hollenbeck
Ring
Meroney
Curley) Guy
Cal
Walter Wanderwell
Chamber Commerce
A. F. Harman
West Coast
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