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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1930

Page

8

Death of Charles K. Thomas Linked to Local Blast

A Lancaster paper recounts the death of Charles K. Thomas sixty five formerly of Decatur Alabama an idle worker at Safe Harbor Corporation in charge of blasting. He was killed by a dynamite blast around 6 40 pm and buried under rock at 9 pm hospital efforts failed coroner and doctor deem accidental death. Officials noted Thomas had not yet reported for work and was replaced before the blast.

Charles Decatur Penn K. Thomas Tatar Alabama Thomas Mey Hospital Safe Harbors John Z. Wade B. F. Good Arundel

Body of Capitalist Found in His Birmingham Home

The body of James Hood, 70, a Birmingham capitalist long in business since 1888, was found in the bathroom of his home yesterday. Deputy Coroner W. M. Burge issued a verdict after members of the family were questioned.

Birmingham Ala James Hood W. M. Burge

Ill Health and Family Remains Noted in Obituary

An obituary notes the deceased had suffered illness for years. Survived by a widow, two sons and two daughters.

Wetumpka Citizen In Narrow Escape

Wetumpka reports W. Y. Williams injured severely while removing furniture from his home after occupants fled. He rushed others out, returned to save belongings, and sustained head gashes and burns. The building and contents were destroyed. doctors expect recovery.

Wetumpka W. Y. Williams Williams

Jones Named State Adjutant and Officials Nominated

Ala Talladega native Trotter Jones was named state adjutant of the American Legion by the executive committee, replacing C. B. Sims who resigned. The panel also nominated W. M. Weston Hugh E. McClung and Sherill C. Crockett for state service commissioner, to be sent to Governor-elect B. M. Miller for selection.

Ala Talladega American Legion W. M. Weston Luverne Hugh E. McClung Birmingham Sherill C. Crockett Montgomery Jones C. B. Sims 81St B. M. Miller Birmingham Post No. 1 Post State Boxing Commission

Banker Robert A. Terrell Found Dead in Birmingham

Robert A. Terrell 68 president of the Bank of Alabama Ensley was found dead at home in Birmingham after Mrs. Terrell heard pistol shots. Coroner ruled death by self-inflicted gunshot. He headed a real estate and investment brokerage and had been in ill health. survived by widow, a son, and three daughters.

Birmingham Ala Robert A. Terrell Bank of Alabama Ensley

Hartselle Camp Names Officers for the Year

At its regular meeting Hartselle camp No. 153 Woodmen of the World elected officers for the ensuing year including Past Consul J A Wright Consul Commander Charlie Slate Advisor Lieutenant George Hartselle Banker E J Perchey Financial Secretary Clay D Speegle Escort Cecil Grow Watchman Ira Puckett Sentry Willie Ryan and Managers

Hartselle Camp No Woodmen of the World J. A. Wright Charlie . Slate George Hartselle E. J. Perchey Clay D. Speegle Cecil Grow Ira Puckett Willie Ryan

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues Fragmented and Jumbled

Puzzle text presents a mixed list of across clues with numerous garbled entries and stray characters. It appears as a damaged OCR fragment listing numbers and partial word fragments for many standard crossword hints.

Conductor Found Dead on Tracks in Mobile

Police probe slaying of John Rip O Rourke after his body was found on M and O tracks near Mobile Alabama. Motive robbery suspected as killer placed body to imitate accident. valuables including a gold watch diamond stud and funds missing. envelope with 11.40 and railroad checks found on the body.

Mobile Ala John Rip) O'Rourke Aee Nashville Cecil Southall O'Rourke Cleveland

Tuskegee theater operator killed in Alabama crash

Notasulga Alabama December 15 Frank L B Wadsworth Jr a Tuskegee theater operator was killed near Notasulga in a collision between two autos early yesterday his death reported by local authorities as a road accident with two vehicles involved and one deceased listed.

Notasulga Ala Frank Lb. Wadsworth, Jr Tuskegee

First Tuesday Night January Installation Urged

It is proposed that the installation take place on the first Tuesday night in January and all members and visiting sovereigns be present.

Follow Thru on Screen Features Nancy Carroll and Charles Rogers

Broadway musical Follow Thru comes to the Princess for two days with Nancy Carroll and Charles Rogers. Laurence Schwab brings stage highlights Zelma O Neal Jack Haley and more to Hollywood as the Technicolor film adds romance and golf antics to a country club setting.

America Broadway Schwab and Mandel Paramount Charles Rogers Nancy Carroll Princess Theatre New York Laurence Schwab Hollywood Zelma O'Neal Jack Haley Mr. Schwab West Coast Margaret Lee Don Tomkins Eugene Pal Lette Sergt. Heath Golf Links Swanky Country Club Thelma Todd Rogers Eugene Pallette

Creomulsion Seven in One for Difficult Coughs From Colds

Creomulsion claims seven major cough helpers in one formula including creosote pine tar and menthol to treat stubborn coughs from colds. It emphasizes no narcotics and extra cost but guarantees satisfaction through a druggist warranty.

Surprise camp grows with new Teddy Bear pledge

Australia’s big surprise is described as a living Teddy Bear by Puff. Koam, a friend, swears by the unusual claim. The camp has more than doubled its membership over the past year and now meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month under the stated officers.

Australia Puff Koam

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Charles K. Thomas Lancaster Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Trotter Jones Legion Banker Hartselle Patty Marnos Compass Point Feeder Shatin Arena Charlotte Brinesiy Promontory Gion Terprecetios Winged Endow Ason Senator Caress Linard W. H. Clements J. Evans J. W. Weems Curleyi H. G. Luker Brindley Kimbrough Einsteins U. S Associated Presse Albert Einstein Einstein Bergenland Pasadena Cal California Institute of Technology Norveeg Stinson Bros Murray Jewelry Co Huntsville Rings Lavalieres St Sherbets Jewelers Second Ave Johnston St Decatur, Ala
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