Marshall County Peanter Slain in Etowah County
Marshall County farmer James Dunn, 33, was found beaten to death Monday in a wooded Etowah County area near Altoona. A blood-stained fence post and $45 to $50 were noted. robbery or liquor-still involvement suspected. Coroner's inquest set for 10 a.m. Thursday. Sheriff Leath says motive unclear.
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Gadsden
Ala
Etowah
James Dunn
Marshall County
Etowah County
Altoona
Dunn
Phillips
Ellison
R. A. Leath
Leath
No Injuries After Crash Involving Bailey Grocery Truck
No injuries reported after a Bailey Grocery truck and a United States Forestry Service truck collided severely damaging both vehicles. Authorities investigated the scene and coordinated removal of wreckage.
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Bailey
United States Forestry Service
Swines Child Undergoes Operation at Maugh's Infirmary
Little son of Mr and Mrs J F Swines of Tanner Route 1 underwent an operation at Maugh's Infirmary on Tuesday reassuring family and friends.
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G. C. Swines
J. F. Swines
Maugh's Infirmary
Beeland Says Farmers in 3 States Improve Financially
Washington AP story reports Beeland president of Beeland stating at a land bank conference that many farmers previously in impeded shape are current with their banks and thousands more have improved. He notes over 80 percent of matured installments paid on delinquent loans and promises fair flexible relief for distressed debtors while crops are marketed.
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Washington
Robert A. Beeland
The
Beeland
Land Bank
Farm Credit Administration
Federal Land Bank of
New Orleans
Federal Land Bank
Land Bank Commissioner
West Virginia’s Holt and age barrier to Senate oath
West Virginia’s 29 year old Rush Holt faces possible oath delay as rival lawmakers plan to challenge his eligibility. Citing Henry Clay as precedent is disputed by constitutionalists who note Clay entered via appointment and was older than 29 when seated.
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West Virginia
Rush Holt
Congress
Champion College
Holt
Young Holt
Senate
Henry Clay
Missouri
Bennett Clark
Adams
Clark
Clay
Two Army Flyers Die In Mid-Air Crash At Maxwell Field
A mid air crash during flight maneuvers at Maxwell Field Alabama killed Capt Audrey B Ballard of Hobart Oklahoma and Lieut Ricardo L Castenada Leon of Mexico City. The two were in a three ship formation when a fuselage and Ballards right wing caught fire and exploded. The crash occurred about 300 feet above ground near the Birmingham highway one mile west of the tactical school. Lieut Rodeick was not involved. The Mexican embassy was notified and Ballards wife survives. An investigation is planned with officials saying they likely know the outcome already.
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Montgomery
Ala
Maxwell Field
Audrey B. Ballard
Hobart
Okla
Ricardo L. Castenada Leon
Mexico City
Leon
Capt. Ballard
Lieut
L. H. Rodeick
Washington
Capt
Ballard
Lambda Pi Sigma Sets Inter-School Debate With Hartselle
At a Sunday meeting the Lambda Pi Sigma fraternity announced a Thursday December 20 inter-school debate with Morgan County High School of Hartselle to be held in the Decatur High School auditorium. A large Decatur turnout is expected with Hart selle visitors. Debaters and judges names will be announced soon. Jo Hughes and Billy Joe Norwood earned best delivery and posture, while Ray Childs and Heanon Pearce had the top points. judges called the previous debate a tie. Two prospective brothers Charles Edward Wade and George Bloodworth attended hoping to join.
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Lambda Pi Sigma Fraternity
Morgan County
Hartselle
Decatur
Jo Hughes
Billy Joe Norwood
Ray Childs
Heanon Pearce
Charles Edward Wade
George Bloodworth
Seeteee Ee Oe
The
Klutch Comfort Teeth Hold Tight for Safe Fit
Klutch markets a dental appliance that claims a snug plate fit to prevent rubbing and movement. The ad promises normal eating and speaking as with natural teeth and lists prices of 25c and 10c per box at stores.
New Formal Frocks Favor Chiffon and Organza Fabrics
Prints brighten southern spring and summer wear with vivid colors. Evening gatherings show prints amid solids. A Lelong ensemble features a high neck dress with a loose coat and large floral pattern while a Mainbocher organza dress showcases a pointed neckline narrow straps and a hip peplum.
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Good Housekeeping
Tax collectors office robbed in Athens Alabama
Thieves entered A. B. Crutcher’s tax collector office during lunch and escaped with about $500 including the day’s tax collections and roughly $60 held for the local Baptist church. The office was locked and burglars are being sought.
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Athens
Ala
A. B. Crutcher
Ocal Baptist Church
Knight returns from Birmingham business trip
J. W. Knight has returned from a business trip to Birmingham.
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J. W. Knight
Birmingham
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Siam
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OHL Department Store
Lambda Pi Sigma
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Lane Chests
Neer
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Ivory
Karpen
Alexander Smith
Axminster
Child’s Fibre Rockers
Little Red Rockers
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