Mother Admits Smothering Baby In Torso Murder Case
Philadelphia police say Tillie Irelan confessed to smothering her 20 month old son last Wednesday night with a blanket and pillow. The body was hidden in a closet for two days before the torso was found near a cemetery. detectives later recovered the head arms and legs in a suitcase.
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Philadelphia
Sadoradlice
James Ryan
Ryan
Irelan
Charles H. Hersch
Rooney House
Tillie
Graf Spee sinks after scuttling voyage off Uruguay
The pocket battleship Graf Spee is scuttled off Montevideo after a brief battle with British ships. Survivors and crew are evacuated to Buenos Aires and other ports as Uruguay faces diplomatic protests and potential internment of German sailors. The incident follows a naval clash that cost several merchant ships.
Wheat futures soar as stocks drift in mixed market
Wheat futures climbed to new quarter year highs while the stock market stayed largely unimpressed. Trading was choppy with a tight tape and transfers around 700,000 shares. cotton and bonds showed mixed to steady readings as December activity cooled.
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Victor Eubank
New York
A&a
U. & Forel
Commission House
Boston
Chicago
Cottonseed Meal Futures Close Firm in Memphis Trading
Prime cottonseed meal futures (41 percent) closed firmer in Memphis on December 30. Prices listed show Dec at 30.50, Jan 30.00, Mar 29.70, May 29.50, Jul 29.50, Sept 28.35 with sales totaling 7,700 units.
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New Orleans
Memphis
Butter Prices in Chicago Creamery Noted
A Chicago market brief reports Butter 705 664 firm with Creamery 93 score as of December 18.
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Chicago
Nashville market report on cattle hogs sheep December bids
Salable cattle 700 calves 100. About steady with good light yearlings near 9.00 and heavy steers around 8.50. Beef cows and bulls mostly 5.50 down. canner and cutter cows 3.25. Hogs 500 with market 15 higher. 120 lb plus 4.25-5.25. sows about 3.90. Balafile sheep 25. few good ewe and wether lambs 8.25. fat ewes 2.00.
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Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept
Grain market quotes from Chicago at midweek
Chicago December quotes list cash wheat and grains with No. 1 hard wheat at 1.09 9 4 and No. 2 mixed at 57 1 2 to 60, oats values around 37 to 42 1 4, soybeans No. 2 yellow 1.25 to 1.28 1 2, barley 55 to 56 nominal, timothy seed 3.90 to 4.15, red clover 12.50 to 15.00, red top 8.50 to 9.00, alsike 14.00 to 17.00, alfalfa 17.50 to 22.50.
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Chicago
Wheat prices surge further as Chicago market gains
The wheat market climbed again in Chicago with fresh gains of 4 cents a bushel and a total rise of over 20 cents since Dec 1. May and December futures advanced while corn and oats rose and soybeans jumped to 130.12 for May delivery.
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Chicago
German cruiser silhouette spotted port side of Berlin report
London confirms German steamer Antiochia of 3106 tons was scuttled by its crew in the North Atlantic last month. British press lauds a week of sea actions including submarine blows to German cruisers and the scuttling of the pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee. The Admiral Graf Spee’s crew also fled to Montevideo.
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London
North Atlantic
Murmansk
Soviet Russia
Services Held for Mrs. Bessie Della South
Funeral services for 65 year old Mrs. Bessie Della South of Etheridge Tennessee were held at Hurricane church near Rogersville. Rev. A G Collins of Lawrenceburg officiated with Drinkard of Decatur in charge of burial. Survived by daughter Mrs Luther George of Arkansas four sons Jesse Moody Lawrenceburg Sam Moody Arkansas Charles Moody Rogersville route 2 Houston Moody Rogersville route 2 and brother Jim Davis Athens.
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Etheridge
Tenn
Hurricane Church
Rogersville
A. G. Collins
Lawrenceburg
Drinkard
Decatur
Change in Name of Bee Line Highway Demanded
Montgomery officials plan to seek a bill to rename U. S. 8 No. 21 Bee Line Highway to Blue and Gray Highway. Mayor W A Gunter announced the proposal to symbolize North South solidarity and promote the annual football game in Montgomery, the Cradle of the Confederacy. The route spans several states.
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Mia Dee
U. 8
Bee Line
W. A. Gunter
Montgommery
Confederacy
Americas to Shape Action on Belligerent Warships
Secretary Hull announced that a regional accord among the American Republics to address belligerent warships seeking refuge in ports would be decided within days. Discussions aim to establish a common method for Pan American ports, potentially interning ships automatically, replacing the varied past practices.
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Washington
Hull
Uruguay
Britain
Germany
Panama
Sabbath observance and Sunday closures urged in Decatur
The column argues for stricter Sunday closing of garages and resists mixed enforcement of blue laws. It notes grocery stores already restricted by ordinance and urges similar Sunday closures to improve Sabbath observance and safety. It also comments on street signs and traffic visibility concerns around local intersections.
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Decatur
Upper
Second Avenue
Decatur Daily
Citizen weighs municipal power stance amid theater outing
JD Adoneo will receive bye tickets to the Princess Theatre for Frontier Marshal on Tuesday and Wednesday. The question asks whether a citizen should support city owned power, approved by a large majority, despite his personal opposition to city ownership.
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JD Adoneo
Princess Theatre
Citizens discuss city power support if majority votes
Union representative and readers from Decatur favor city power if a majority approves. Contributors from Canal Street to 6th Avenue voice support for municipal operations and city enterprises, noting current rates and civic duties. Opinions are personal and not editorial policy.
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J.P. Norman
Lyons Hotel
Western
Union
Nurigester
Canal Street
Decatur
C. BE. Dodd
Second Avenue
Machinist
E. C. Grantland
6Th Ave
wicAimne
J. E
Ave. W
Local Want Ad Teletype Notice for Phone Contact
A small classified teaser invites readers to place a want ad in the area using phone number 46. The brief line underscores regional distribution and direct caller contact for ad placement.
Grip of God sermon at Central Methodist Church
Rev R Lambuth Arch preached two sermons on "In the Grip of God" at Central Methodist yesterday. He contrasted two kinds of religion and cited Wesley and Paul as examples of surrender to Christ, urging listeners to move their will from self to Christ and be Christ empowered. An evening message drew from Mark about finding Christ in various life settings.
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Lambuth
John Wesley
Saul of
Tarsus
Damascus-Road
Wesley
Christ
Paul
Reme
Mark
God
Ammus
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
C. L. Cobbs
Polishing Pappa Drawing a Full Eva Chapters Cast Hit
Eva chapter groups present the three act farce Polishing Pappa in the school auditorium. Friday night drew a capacity crowd and the 10 member cast from FHA and FFA received praise for their performances.
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Pappa
Eva
FFFA
FHA
FFA
Mrs. Stevens
Eunice Oden
Marie—Vida Cobb
Sidney Smith
Roamer
Lee
Miller Is Turned From Highway Board Office in Court Clash
A court order aimed at blocking Miller from assuming the post of highway chairman was read as he and associates were barred from the private office. Lt Col Skelton of the adjutant general’s office said the military order superseded the court order. Miller declined further comment amid the confrontation.
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James A. Branch
Atlanta
Highway Department
Liqut
J. H. Skelton
Adjutant General's Office
Therm
Miller
Skelton
C. E. Jackson
Department
Cuti
Local notices and social notes from Decatur past week
Ill for a week Roland Gray improves at home. Miss Summer recovers from appendix surgery after Moody Bible Institute trip. Several baptisms, engagements and hospital admissions noted. Christmas visits planned with Birmingham and Huntsville relatives. Police court records show drunkenness cases. Community church events and holiday travel arranged among Decatur residents.
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Roland . Gray
Madelyne Summer
H. R. Summer
Miss Summer
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Vanderbilt to Start Annual Tennessee Game Schedule Changes
Nashville Tenn December 18 The 1940 schedule confirms Vanderbilt will play Tennessee in the final game each year starting November 30. Negotiations set Kentucky for November 23 and Alabama for November 23 next year with Georgia Tech likely moved to November 30. An open November 16 may allow shifting Sewanee game to that date.
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Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt
University of Tennessee
Kentucky
Vols
Commodores
Alabama
Georgian Tech
Garner Puts Hat Into King Roosevelt Third Term Backing
Amid talks of Vice President Garner entering the Democratic race the national progressive league may revive to back Roosevelt for a third term. The group includes Democrats and independent Republicans who helped Roosevelt’s campaigns in 1932 and 1936. Melvin D. Hildreath said the league could continue in 1940 and support Roosevelt, while noting respect for Garner but considering next year’s world situation.
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Washington
Garner
National Progressive League
Roosevelt
Melvin D. Hildreath
Birthday honors for Leighton citizen James F. Davis
James F. Davis of Leighton was feted at an 80th birthday dinner in Birmingham hosted by his son Jim Davis and honored again by his son Paul C. Davis. He is in excellent health. Also noted were a broken right arm treated at a hospital after a fall last Thursday and two local incidents: a grass fire in Fairview at 1 20 pm Monday and a basement fire at 816 Ferry Street 245 Sunday afternoon with no damage.
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Fletcher*Eddens
Quince E. Eddens
Hamil Clinic
James F. Davis
Leighton Citizen
Birmingham
Jim Davis
Mr. Davis
Paul C. Davis
Davis
Fairview
C. M. Scales
Ferry Street
Doctor's Invention Offers Free $3.50 Truss Trial
A Kansas City doctor claims a rupture truss invention requires no leg straps belts or bands and can be worn comfortably. Readers may try the device for 30 days with a $3.50 truss free offer. if unsatisfied return the invention but keep the truss. Write to Physician's Appliance Co. 1056 Koch Bldg. 2906 Main St. Kansas City Mo.
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City
Physician’s Appliance Co
Koch Bldg
Main St
Kansas City
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