Business leaders map plan to finish roads in Morgan Limestone
A Morgan and Limestone counties meeting at Hotel Lyons laid groundwork for action to complete unfinished highways. A steering committee will take steps, backed by Athens and Decatur delegates, to close gaps on routes including the Bee Line highway between Decatur and Athens and other unpaved sections hindering travel and tourism.
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Morgan
Limestone
Lyons
Athens
W. Sarver
McConnell
Probate Court
Fiegley
Athens Chamber of Commerce
David Rosenau
Decatur
A. G. Patterson
H. L. Peterson
Henry Davis
Sam Malone
Albert White
John Patterson
Jm Bloodworth
Col. Woolsey Finnell
Alabama Highway Department
Morgan County
Morgan Counties
Independent Candidates Rally to Test Kiwanis Cup Panel
Two committee members named as John Patterson recruits five groups to appoint a five member panel for the Kiwanis silver loving cup honoring Decatur’s meritorious service. Legions and aldermen already named O. J. Shepard and F. A. Bloodworth, with Rotarians Junior Chamber and Pilot Club expected to act.
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Legion Post
O. J. Shepard
F. A. Bloodworth
Rotarians
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Pilot Club
Patterson
Kiwanis Club
Locke Heflin Talk Sparks Alabama Governor Fight
Dec 21 report outlines Hugh A. Locke and J. Thomas Heflin pursuing independent gubernatorial bids. William L. Lee also seeks 1930 primary eligibility, while courts/AG weigh a Democratic committee ban on candidates with Republican ties. A Birmingham meeting set for January 3 forecasts coalition tensions and legal scrutiny.
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Birmingham
Hugh A. Locke
J. Thomas Heflin
Locke
Heflin
State Democratic Executive Committee
William L. Lee
Columbia
Secretary of
Executive Committee
State Committee
United States
Black
Alabama
National Executive Committee
al Smith
Tammany Halli
Rudy Vallee Sued for Breach of Promise in NY Case
Agnes O’Laughlin a show girl filed in state supreme court a breach of promise suit against Rudy Vallee. She seeks $200000, saying his marriage proposal in June cooled by November. The case is listed in New York.
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Rudy Vallee
New York
Agnes O’laughlin
State Supreme Court
Associated Press
Edith Loughborough Black
William Harman Black
Supreme Court
Mutual Life Insurance Company of Alabama Meeting Planned
Members interested in the organization are invited to a 7 30 p m meeting at B L Malone realty offices on Lee Street. E E Hicks a company organizer says important community issues will be discussed and a large turnout is expected.
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Decator
Mutual Life Insurance Company of Alabama
B. L. Malone
Lee Street
E. E. Hicks
Patterson Says No Definite Announcement Yet for Congress
Judge A G Patterson says no definite decision has been made on his candidacy for Congress from the eighth district. He cites business ties and responsibilities preventing a firm announcement, but he has discussed possibilities with friends and expects to decide in January or February. If he runs he would face incumbent Edward B Almon of Tuscumbia.
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Congress
Eighth Congressional
A. G. Patterson
Judge Patterson
Hartselle Christmas Gift Drive Expands Countywide Effort
Hartselle Lions club and civic leaders organize a countywide Christmas aid drive. Needy family names should be sent to L O Waldsmith in Hartselle at 222 for inclusion. Cash clothing food and fuel contributions go to Dr W M Booth for distribution. Decatur may join in the effort.
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L. O. Waldsmith
Hartselle
Weather Details for Washington Tonight and Sunday
Partly cloudy conditions in the north and central regions with rain or snow in the extreme south tonight. Continued cold with freezing temperatures along the coast tonight and Sunday.
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Washington
No Turkeys at Decatur Curb Market Amid Delivery Delays
Turkeys ordered for Christmas have not arrived and Mrs Audrey Pitts could not reach the Decatur curb market today. About fifteen Decatur residents returned home without turkey assurances. Highways hinder resell and curb market operations delaying the holiday bird.
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Audrey Pitts
Trinity Route 1
Decatur
Piis
Episcopalians to Meet at Athens for Holy Communion
St Timothy s church members in Athens will receive Holy Communion next Thursday on St Stephen s day administered by Rev. Peter M Dennis rector of the Athens parish.
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St. Timothy's Church
Athens
St. Stephen's Day
Peter M. Dennis
Eight Deputy Sheriffs Cleared On Murder Charges
Eight deputies tried for the death of six men during a strike disorder at Marion North Carolina were acquitted of second degree murder. The jury deliberated since yesterday morning and returned verdicts at 9 32 a m. Judge G V Cowper praised the jurors. The men named were Webb Fender Robert Ward Charles Tate Taylor Green William Twiggs James Owens Broadus Robbins and Dave Garrett. The case grew from a strike at Marion Manufacturing Company mill led by United Textile Workers Union affiliate with the AFL as the prosecution aided.
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Burnsville
N. C
Marian
G. V. Cowper
Yancey Court
QO. Max Gardner
Webb Fender
Robert Ward
Charles Tate
Taylor Green
William Twiggs
James Owens
Broadus Robbins
Dave Garrett
Marion Manufacturing Company
Marion
United Textile Workers Union
American Federation of Labor
Ferry Sinking Threat Sparks Rescue Of 700 New York Harbor
A ferry boat West Point was rammed by a car float near Manhattan and Weehawken. Harborcraft rescued 700 passengers including many immigrants. three injured. Grenville Kane took 350 aboard and others aided by a New York Central tug.
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New York
West Point
West 42Nd Street
Manhattan
Weehawken
N. J
Grenville Kane
New York Central
Knights Templar Christmas Sermon at Masonic Temple
The DeMolay Commandry of Knights of Templar will hold its regular Christmas service in the Masonic Temple at 10 30 on Christmas Day. The sermon will be preached by Rev. Peter M Dennis rector of St John s Episcopal church and prelate of the commandry.
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Knights of Templar
Masonic Temple
Peter M. Dennis
St. John's Episcopal Church
Commandry
Toys for Decatur Children Distributed by Boys Club
The Boys Club of St John s Episcopal Church with local friends collected 110 discarded toys and clothing for needy children in Decatur. Toys will be retouched and distributed on Christmas Eve to deserving boys and girls. Contributors include Mrs J B Leeman Mrs A C McKenna Mrs W Lesslie Mrs F D Peebles Mrs D L Reed Mrs Lem Moorman Mrs A D Hightower Mrs H Hoff Mrs Ben Martin Mrs Harry Carpenter and Mrs Harold Hilldreth.
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Decatur
St. John’s Episcopal Church
J. B. Leeman
A. C. McKenna
W. Lesslie
F. D. Peebles
D. L. Reed
Lem Moorman
A. D. Hightower
H . Hoff
Ben Martin
Harry Carpenter
Harold Hilldreth
Four Defendants In City Court Proceedings
Four defendants appeared in city police court convened by Mayor B L Malone. Two paid fines for alleged prohibition violations, one for traffic, and one for drunkenness.
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B. L. Malone
Annual Tree at Parish House Christmas Event
The annual Christmas tree and entertainment for St. John’s Episcopal church will be held at the parish house at 7:30 o clock on Monday evening.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Freight Trains Collide Near Peoria Head-On
Two Toledo Peoria and Western freight trains crashed head-on between Peoria and the Indiana state line at 10 a.m. today. No injuries are reported in the dispatch from the scene. Investigators begin scene examination and staffing estimates.
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Peoria
Ill
Toledo, Peoria and Western
Indiana State Line
Christmas club checks in Decatur total twenty thousand dollars
Decatur banks issued Christmas club savings checks totaling about $20,000 this week to local residents as rewards for thrift. The 1930 program is expected to yield even larger checks, reflecting continued efforts by two banks to promote saving and provide timely gifts during the Christmas season.
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Decatur Banks
Decatur Folks
Decatur
Fire destroys Eastaboga school after Christmas event
Talladega Ala Dec 21 School authorities began an investigation into the cause of a blaze that yesterday destroyed the Eastaboga Consolidated school fourteen miles south of here. Several young children lingering near a Christmas tree were rushed to safety as the fire spread. classes were dismissed for holidays but children attended the celebration.
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Talladega
Ala
Toderway
Eastaboga
Here
Decatur Building and Loan Assoc Declares 1929 Dividends
About seventy five stockholders of the Decatur Building and Loan Association receive their semi annual dividend checks as a Christmas gift. The 1929 year shows a nice increase over 1928 with expectations of more building in 1930. 8 M Thompson serves as president of the company which has operated since 1922.
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Decatur Building & Loan Association
Albany Building & Loan Association
Decatur
M. Thompson
Postmaster Reports Heavier Christmas Mail at PQ
W E Crawford says the Christmas mail volume is heavier this year and that a Sunday delivery will occur. City carriers will make one trip to deliver and collect mail on that day amid the increased demand.
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W E. Crawford
Crawford
Christmas Tree At Wilder Place Pageant and Gifts
A Christmas pageant and tree mission at Wilder Place by the Episcopal church featured direction by Mrs. Albert Weaver and Rev Peter M. Dennis. Everyone at the Wilder plantation and attending the school received fruit gifts through the generosity of Mr and Mrs W B Edmundson and friends.
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Epscopal Church
Albert Weaver
Peter M. Dennis
Wilder Plantation
W. B. Edmundson
Christmas Boxes For Missionaries
Members of St. John's church and church school have packed four large boxes. They contain necessities of life and luxuries for shipment to mission fields at home and abroad.
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St. John’s Church
Church School
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