Marriages Fall and Divorces Rise in Alabama 1927
Alabama reports show marriages fell in 1927 while divorces increased. Preliminary U S Census Bureau figures indicate 4 252 marriages and 3 794 divorces in Alabama for 1927compared with 4 252 marriages and 3 325 divorces in 1926. Nationwide trends show a decrease in marriages and rising divorces across several states.
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Birmingham
Ala
T of Commerce
United
Sages Sences
Florida
Nevada
Wife Denies Poisoning Spouse in Bluff Missouri Case
In Poplar Bluff Missouri, a 37 year old wife flatly denied her involvement after her husband accused her of poisoning him and his 15 year old son Forest. Authorities noted life insurance on the wife and two former husbands as part of the investigation. The daughter Ethel May died in 1927 and Forest recently. Edwards had pursued a suit against a confectionery store physician in the case. Mrs Edwards is free on a $1,000 bond.
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Poplar
Bluff
J. W. Edwards
Forest
Fred Padgett
A. X. Harris
Ethel May
Edwards
Liberty
Nomination Letters Highlight Local Civic Service in Decatur
Residents urge honors for Dr. H D Greer and editor B C Shelton in Decatur Alabama. Letters praise Greer’s tireless medical service and Shelton’s devotion to public causes and high school athletics.
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W. H. Turner
Fourth Avenue
West
Decatur
Ala
Daily
B. C. Shelton
Shelton
Dee
Bare-footed convicts escape from Clemens state prison farm
Thirteen convicts confined in a cell escaped last night after breaking through the roof at Clemens state prison farm. Twelve fled, while the thirteenth stayed behind claiming the weather was too bad. Two convicts have been recaptured.
Auto Collision Involving Driver Jack Jemuglan
A chaotic early Tuesday incident involved an automobile driven by Jack Jemuglan and registered to Milton Humes. The car allegedly reversed suddenly, striking other vehicles and weaving into traffic, then crossed the street and ripped into a front seat without the steering wheel being involved.
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Jack Jemuglan Tee
Milton Humes
Convicts Punished in Dark Cell Found Near River Bottoms
At five this morning a break was found. The convicts were placed in a dark cell for punishment and their shoes were taken. Farm officials believe the men could not have ventured far given the rough river bottom terrain.
Cain Family Leaves for Florida Winter Home
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Cain and son Lonnie Cain of the Cain plantation near Somerville depart for Melbourne Florida where Mr. Cain has set up a winter residence.
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James F. Cain
Lonnie Cain
Cain Plantation
Somerville
Melbourne
Fla
Cain
Comedy Enjoyed at Hartselle City School
A comedy titled Listen Lady was performed before a large audience at Hartselle city school last evening. Miss Clara Munn promoted the show and all characters received praise for their successful performance.
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Hartselle City School
Clara Munn
Judge A G Patterson Heads to Athens on Brief Visit
Judge A G Patterson left this afternoon for a short business visit to Athens, expected to take several days.
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Athens
A. G. Patterson
Quiet record revealed on last Johnston Street fire
A fortuitous finding exposes the final fire record for the Johnston street section protected by the city fire department. The document confirms the incident and the area affected.
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Johnston Street
Congress Sets 13 Day Recess Over Christmas
Washington reports Congress voting itself a recess from December 22 to January 3 to celebrate the holidays. Senate leaders pause the Kellogg treaty fight until New Year’s Day. The House introduces a major appropriations bill totaling 111.779 million for state justice labor and commerce departments next year. An additional 19 million is allotted for Senate business.
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Washington
Congress
State, Justice, Labor and Commerce Departments
Senate
Counterfeit Gang Warns Banks in Alabama
Birmingham authorities warned banks to be on alert after multiple counterfeit bills were exchanged in the city over the past ten days. Federal authorities were coordinating with Birmingham officials to investigate the case with ties reported to Montgomery Mobile and New Orleans.
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Birmingham
Ala
Mobile
New Orleans
Mrs Earl Tanner Hurt in fall at Hartsville home
Mrs Earl Tanner sustained a serious shoulder dislocation after a fall at the entrance to her Hartsville residence on Monday morning. A physician attended and adjusted the joint. recovery is hoped for.
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Earl Tanner
Hartselle
Posters Ready by Tennessee Valley Scout Executive
E. C. Hunt, the Tennessee valley scout executive, announces a batch of attractive posters ready for distribution to Boy Scout troops across the valley.
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E. C. Hunt
Tennessee Valley Scout Executive
Boy Scout
Tennessee Valley
No Danger Seen of Influenza Epidemic in Decatur Schools
Officials report no danger of an influenza epidemic in Decatur schools during the pre holiday period despite some colds and a few mild influenza cases. Satisfaction was expressed with the condition.
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Decatur
Body of Alabama Marine Comes Home
The body of L. A. on an Avion boy, killed in action, is brought home to Hybert, Monroe. Senator Heflin arranged for a military escort and will seek reimbursement from the government for funeral and interment expenses.
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Mobile
Ala
L. A
Avion
Hybert
Monroe
Heflin
Acorn Store Decatur Manager Returns From Huntsville
Derrick, manager of the Acorn Store Decatur branch, has returned after a brief business visit to Huntsville.
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H. ©. Derrick
Decatur
Acorn
Huntsville
Bowling Match at the Y M C A Thursday Evening
The Daily team will meet Carmen in the Y M C A bowling tournament at the Y on Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock.
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Carmen
Heavy frost visible this morning impacts crops less this late season
One of the heaviest frosts of the season appeared this morning. It is late in the year, so damage to crops is unlikely, though some effects may be noted.
Services Tonight Ration Discussion on The Four Horsemen
Tonight church services feature a focus on The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Congregants will hear a sermon exploring apocalyptic themes and how they relate to modern life.
Ill of flu at Dixie Furniture manager’s home
R C Perkins, manager of the Dixie Furniture Manufacturing Company, is ill with flu at his residence. His condition is not described as serious and no additional details are provided about his recovery or care.
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R. C. Perkins
Dixie Furniture Manufacturing Company
Miss Bloodworth studies training methods for mentally retarded children
Miss Claire Bloodworth of the Alabama Board of Education conducts a tour of northern states to study training methods for backward children. The 1927 legislature mandated provision for such training in cities over 6,000, with classes to be regulated by education and health boards. Bloodworth will visit Chicago and Michigan schools in her schedule.
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Montgomery
Ala
Claire Bloodworth
Division of Exceptional ‘Education
Alabama Board of Education
Bloodworth
Decatur
Board’ of Education
Board of Health
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District of Columbia
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Body of
Alabama Marine
Miss Bloodworth
Whitman
Cloisonne
Prestige
Pleasure Island
Bonnybrook
Yuletide
Madam LeBrun
Joy
Gray
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DuPont
Lucite
Union Ice Cream Company
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L’orgin
Paris
Chypre, Stylx
Emerande
Odor Seis
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Spencer
D’jerkiss
Hudnut
Decatur Drug Company
Bud Vales
Thermos
Eastman Kodaks
YALE
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U. 8
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