Paraguay Bolivian border clash stirs regional tension
Reports claim Bolivian troops attacked frontier positions near Paso de Patria and seized a Paraguayan garrison while Paraguay accuses Bolivia of war aims. Bolivia denies mobilization and says clashes involved border garrisons only. Unofficial tallies vary with claims of over 100 Paraguayan dead and Bolivian losses light.
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Bolivia
Juan Ramirez
United States
de Medina
Fort Boqueron
Youth Dies From Self Inflicted Wound In Montgomery
Montgomery December report states 16 year old Peters Jones son of Mr and Mrs EB Jones of Weptumpka Alabama died in a Montgomery hospital from gunshot wounds described by parents as self inflicted. He arrived at the hospital yesterday after firing the shot and murmured I dont want to die now as he declined to state a motive. The shooting followed a reprimand from his father for not returning promptly from an errand.
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Montgomery
Dson Jones
EB. L. Jones
Wetumpka
Ala
Decatur Eyes Year Ahead with Potential Radio Station
Decatur stands a real chance to obtain a radio broadcasting station next year. Y N Cornelius, speaking from Lawrenceburg Tennessee, says the station could move from Tennessee to Alabama and discusses talks with locals or a visiting committee to finalize operation, maintenance and costs. He notes the Federal Radio Commission will not grant new permits, making this Decatur’s sole bid. Local businessmen study financing, aiming to boost advertising reach and city prominence.
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Decatur
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Y. N. Cornelius
Alabama
Cornelius
Federal Radio Commission
Mrs Gallaher Dies at Her Residence
Mrs Gallaher dies at her home. She is survived by her husband and son Carl of Birmingham, a daughter Mrs W P Stewart, two brothers J M Dutton of Vicksburg and H Dutton of Jackson, and three sisters Mrs J W Pipkin Decatur Mrs D W Gregg Little Rock and Mrs G E Stanley Vicksburg.
Board to Meet at Y Tonight
The board of management of the Y M A will meet tonight at 7 30 o clock at the Y. A 7 o clock meeting of the executive committee precedes the board session.
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The
Next Rotary Meeting in Decatur May Be Delayed
The Decatur Rotary Club plans noon gathering on Christmas Eve but may postpone to later in the week. The decision rests with the club president and secretary.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Oliver Sisters On Rotary Program Delights Noon Audience
The Misses Oliver performed on the Rotary program at noon featuring solo dances by each sister and a duet of The Side Walks of New York, captivating the audience with lively numbers.
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Oliver Sisters On Rotary
Oliver
Rotary
New York
Cotton Season Nearing End in 1928 Harvest
Lundy Morrow, longtime farm agent now in east Morgan county, reports the 1928 cotton harvest is about 98 percent complete. He compares yields favorably with other years, noting larger acreages. He also notes corn crops ran larger than anticipated early and mid season.
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Lundy
Morrow
Morgan County
Wrence
Rabid Dog Runs Amuck in School
A rabid dog entered a school today and wounded two teachers, Miss Raynor A. Tilman and Gladys Ragan, who fought the animal to protect students. The janitor H. J. Dawson also was bitten and began treatment after catching the dog.
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Misses Raynor A. Tilman
Gladys Ragan
H. J. Dawson
Nurse electrocuted in hospital elevator accident
Selma Alabama December 17 The death of Elizabeth Parton 21 a nurse at the Alabama Baptist hospital was ruled an unavoidable accident by Coroner Andrew Brislin She touched a short circuited cable as the elevator moved and was killed The verdict cleared hospital authorities of negligence Her body was to be forwarded to her father in Nahafalia Alabama for burial.
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Selma
Ala
Elizabeth Parton
Alabama Baptist Hospital
Andrew Brislin
Parton
Nahafalia
Machinists Meet Who's Who In YMCA Bowling Match Tonight
The Machinists face Who's Who on the YMCA lanes in a scheduled bowling contest. The match starts at 7 30 this evening as part of the YMCA tournament standings.
British King on the Road to Recovery
Buckingham Palace reports King George's condition steady and improving slightly after a quieter night. Doctors say the king had a fair night with natural sleep, and officials interpret this as a modest upward trend in his health.
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London
Buckingham Palace
George
Kiwanis Christmas Tree to Be Largest Ever
The Kiwanis Christmas tree event is described as the biggest of its kind for the club. Morris Shippert chairs the tree committee and aims for the largest tree yet. The tree is a gift from A Polytinsky. Gift committee has 300 children named for gifts with more expected, marking a record turnout.
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Morris Shipper
A. Polytinsky
Santa Claus dies in Arizona storm on gift run
The Santa Claus who visits Wagoner, an isolated range town near Prescott each year is killed in a blinding storm. Goodwin lies dying beside his wrecked car after attempting to salvage gifts and continue the errand.
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Santa
Prescott
Ariz
Santa Claus
Wagoner
Goodwin
Jackson Better to Be Out Soon After Crash
Jackson Better, injured in an automobile accident during the pali week, is expected to be released soon. He sustained a broken toe and severe bruises but is improving and may return in a short time.
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Jackson
Young Jackson
Tanner Is Scene of Honor Court
The Athens court of honor for Boy Scouts of America will meet at Tanner on Thursday night December 20. Two scouts will receive Eagle awards and three troops with a total of 60 scouts are eligible to receive awards. W H Johnson of Athens serves as chairman.
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Athens
Colder Weather to Follow Rain Forecast
Rain today in Washington will be followed by lower temperatures. No cold wave is anticipated in the immediate future.
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Washington
School Children Observe 109th Alabama Birthday
Students at Town Creek celebrated Alabama's 109th birthday with a joint program by the town's public and high schools. The event featured a play and was followed by a reception organized by the Parent-Teacher Association.
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Town Creek
State of
Alabama
Parent
T M Jones Improves After Ice Wagon Fall
T M Jones remained hospitalized after a fall from an ice wagon on East Vine Street. He suffered a painful injury with no broken bones as a wheel passed over his shoulder and grazed his cheek, but he showed signs of improvement.
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T. M. Jones
East Vine Street
School Meets For First Weekly Night Class at Y M C A
The night school holds its first weekly session at the Y M C A tonight at 7 30 O clock. Hope is voiced that all students enrolled will arrive promptly at 7 30.
Fireworks Ban Urged in Decatur Business District
Mayor Malone reiterates no fireworks in Decatur's business area and bans tossing explosives from vehicles or into crowds. He cites existing statutes after a Christmas Saturday incident where a firecracker caused a young woman to faint. Police aim to prevent arrests by enforcing the law.
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Malone
Decatur
Maser
Ll. Malone
Divorces Crews Up Alimony Fight Over Twenty Grand
A clerk in a sensational 1920s case faces a publicized divorce fight with claims of twenty thousand dollars in alimony. Quintus Spicknall and ex-wife Jeanette battled over support, with a judge ordering transfer of twenty thousand to the ex-wife and ongoing maintenance costs.
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Spicknall
Spickwall
Cupid
Jeanette
Olathe
Kan
Methodists in Birmingham Seek $30,000 for Building Fund
The Birmingham Methodist Laymen raise funds to repair a dilapidated main building and support children. Subscriptions go to Dr. F. L. Aldridge, Superintendent, Selma, Alabama, for the Christmas expense drive.
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Birmingham
F. L. Aldridge
Selma
Ala
Charles Jacobson Dies at Home Here
Charles Jacobson a longtime Louisville and Nashville engineer who retired years ago died at his residence 1208 Fourth Avenue South from a heart attack. He became ill Friday and died Saturday at 12 20 pm. Funeral services were at Priest's undertaking parlors at 9 o'clock Sunday night conducted by De Molay Commandery No 14 Knights Templar Rev Peter Dennis prelate. The body was sent Sunday night to Pulaski Virginia for interment with B W Fink acting for the B R L E.
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Charles Jacobson
Louisville & Nashville
Pulaski
Mr. Jacobson
Fourth Avenue
South
E. S. Johnson 90 Dies Suddenly At Home
The city mourns as E. S. Johnson age 90 dies unexpectedly shortly after noon at his home 211 Prospect Drive after months of illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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E. S. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Prospect Drive
Sermon by Rev Peter Dennis Draws Large Athens Congregation
The rector of St John's Episcopal church preached a notable sermon in Athens Sunday afternoon before a large audience, drawing a sizeable congregation to the services.
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Peter Dennis
St. John's Episcopal Church
Athens
December Court of Honor for Decatur Boy Scouts
The December Court of Honor for Decatur Boy Scouts will be held Tuesday at 5 30 PM at Westminster Presbyterian. A large number of scouts will receive awards, marking the year end session with more than 300 merit badges earned by local scouts. Chairman B A Lynne and committee members Dr A M Roan W W Benson T L Kerby are named with E C Hunt as scout executive assisting.
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Decatur
Westminster Presbyterian
A. Lynne
Decatur Court of Honor
A. M. Roan
W. W. Benson
T. L. Kerby
E. C. Hunt
Students Return Home For Holidays From Colleges
Town Creek students begin returning for holidays with Paul McCullough due back Tuesday from Montevallo. Miss Josephine Houston Miss Louise Davis Miss Nita Taliaferro and Miss D Jot Streater return from Athens College. Miss Sarah Spangler and Miss Mina Allison with Morgan Allison return from Chattanooga University. Several students carry scholastic honors.
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Town Creek
Paul McCullough
University of Home
Montevallo
Josephine Houston
Louise Davis
Nita Taliaferro
D’jot Streater
Athens College
Sarah Spangler
Mina Allison
Morgan Allison
University of Chattanooga
Home Gin Gins 71 Loads of Cotton Saturday
Despite the late season, the Home Gin processed 71 loads of cotton on Saturday. Officials stated the cotton came from a wide area, with snap and hand picked bales included, marking a near peak day in the season.
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Home Gin
Major collision on Bee Line bridge leaves two dead
A Sunday afternoon crash on the Bee Line highway north of here near Swan creek bridge resulted in two fatalities and five injuries. Mr and Mrs Westmoreland of Athens and the McKinney family were involved. two injured remained under care with hope they would recover soon.
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Bee Line Highway
Here
Frank Westmoreland
Athens
McKinney
Swan Creek
Pryor Plantation
Will McKinney
Beautifying Highway to City Progress by Local League
The League of Women Voters advances a beautification drive for the highway toward the city. Crepe myrtle and cedrus deodar have been planted along the west Church street parkway as part of the project. The route connects to the Muscle Shoals highway.
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League Women Voters
West Church Street
Muscle Shoals Highway
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