Hickman links Cramer to Parker murder in new twist
In Pendleton Oregon on December 24 1931 William Edward Hickman the confessed kidnapper of 12 year old Marian Parker told authorities that Andrew Cramer was involved in the crime and murder. He claimed Cramer had been jailed in Los Angeles since August and speculated the man used an alias to entrap him. Police prepared to question Hickman further as Los Angeles officers pursued Cramer for questioning.
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Pendleton
Oregon
William Edward Hickman
Little Ma
Parker
Perry Parker
Los Angeles
Brav
Here
West
Andrewer
Cramer
Hickman
Andrew, Cramera
Marian Parker
Cramers
Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lights Up Wheeler Park
Carolers gather at Wheeler park tonight at 7 30 led by Mrs Joseph M Pettey for a 30 minute service. The Kiwanis tree will be lighted and 230 homes will receive donated Christmas boxes without duplication as the city joins in a joyous Yuletide observance.
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Wheeler Park
Second Avenue
Jackson Street
Gordon Drive
Joseph M. Pettey
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
C.J. Randolph
Bomb Explodes at City National Bank of New York
A powerful bomb exploded at noon in the City National Bank of New York branch in Buenos Aires. Fifteen or more people were injured, some seriously, causing panic among staff and customers. Police and fire crews struggled to restore order as ambulances carried victims to hospitals. No suspects or motives were identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
City National Bank of New York
Weather Record for Decatur Reaches 46 Max and 24 Min
Decatur posted a near unchanged weather record with a daytime high of 46 degrees and a nighttime low around 24. The readings reflect a stable pattern for the period.
Santa bandit robbery leaves officers dead nine wounded
In Cisco Texas a bank raid by a gang led by a Santa Claus costume robber resulted in the death of Chief of Police G E Bedford and nine others wounded including cashier Alex Spears. The bandits seized cash, used hostages, and fled in two cars as officers pursued them.
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Cisco
Texas
Santa Claus
First National Bank
Alex Spears
Spears
G.E. Bedford
Marian Olsen
Harvard
Roszeman
Posses
Wilbur to visit disaster scene in Provincetown
A 40 mile per hour northwest gale battered the salvage fleet off the sink submarine 8 4. Diving operations were suspended and the minesweeper Falcon, under Rear Admiral Brumby, paused salvage work awaiting Secretary Wilbur and Admiral Hughes.
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Provinceton
Mass
Falcon
Brumby
Wilbur
Navy Department
Charles Hughes
Curations
Postal Holiday Hours Announced for Pegard Offices
W. E. Crawford, Pegard postmaster, released Christmas week hours. Sunday general delivery open 8 to 10 a m with parcel post only. no carrier deliveries. Monday general delivery 8 to 10 a m. city carriers begin about 4 a m to finish in time for dinner at home.
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Pegard
W. E. Crawford
Washington Prepares for Christmas Observance at White House
President Coolidge will light a spruce on the treasury lawn as lights bloom under a gold button. Mrs. Coolidge arranges five illuminated trees and a miniature nativity while officials plan carols and church services across Washington.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Coolidge
White House
Congregational Church
Keith’s
Bruised and Bitten, Officers Return From Tuscaloosa
Sheriff B. E. Davis and Deputy Bill Turner arrived after transporting a crazed prisoner to the state institution. Both officers bore injuries from the fight as the restrained suspect used his feet and mouth to assault them during the capture and transfer.
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B. E. Davis
Bill Turner
Tuscaloosa
Davis
Deputy Turner
Edmund Nesbitt Named Youngest Councillor in America
Decatur reports the election and installation of Edmund Nesbitt as the youngest councillor in the Junior Order of American Mechanics in the United States at age 16. Winona Council No. 3 notes the record as the prior youngest was 18. Nesbitt urged cooperation and pledged to do his best while addressing increased local membership and forthcoming gifts of flags and Bibles to Belle Mina and Tanner schools.
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Decatur
Edmund Nesbitt
Order of American Mechanics
United States
Nesbitt
America
National Order
Order
Winona Council No. 3
Alabama
Belle Mina
Tanner
Pageant Planned at Southside Church
A pageant The Angel's Message to the World with an Oriental background will dramatize the birth of Christ at the Southside Baptist church. Participants include the Chorus Senior Choir Shepherds Walter Bethany Alva Burns Eugene Reives Travelers Seniors Intermediates Juniors Elderly Man R Lee Reader, Miss Elle Lawhorn.
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City of
Bethlehem
Christ
Southside Baptist Church
Shepherds
Walter Bethany
Alva Burns
Eugene Reives
Travelers
R. A. Lee
Misselle Lawhorn
Mrs. Annie E. McGregor Dies at 9 A.M.
Mrs. Annie E. McGregor died Saturday at 9 a.m. at 415 East Lafayette Street. Her body was moved to Brown's parlors on Ferry Street for viewing. She is survived by two daughters Florence Reed of Nashville and Mable Moore of California, a son E. C. McGregor of Washington, D. C., and two brothers D. R. Lindsay of Gulfport and Collin Lindsay of Washington, D. C. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Annie E. McGregor
East
Lafayette Street
Brown
Ferry Street
Florence Reed
Nashville
Washington, D. C
Christmas Sermon Emphasizes Abiding Joy Beyond Extravagance
In a Christmas sermon, R W Hahn warns against artificial festive cheer and urges a deep, lasting happiness rooted in the birth of Christ. He reflects on Bethlehem's manger and the Savior's personal significance, noting that true joy comes from God’s love and redemption rather than mere celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
David
Christ
Bethlehem
Letters for Santa Readied by The Daily Readers
The Daily forwards a large batch of Santa Claus letters from many children including Jeanette Royer Josephine Byars Herschel Entrekin Bill Taylor Eugene Morrison Ber tha Taylor Lucille Owen Evelyn Sneed Wendell Watson Roy Ridgeway Bernie Dobbs James Bracken Dennis Wallace Grace Bullard Marie Bullard Gilman Bullard Kathleen Ward Ewerd Johnson Herold Bowers Helen Helfrich Leon Sparkman Eloise Sparkman Laren Phillips Chas Gilbert Ford Rachel Lynn Ford Tommie Barnes Jessie Elvin McCoy Virginia Sandlin Wilma Sparkman Ollie Sybert Gil Terry Lola Roberts Dick Roberts Billie Roberts Grace Evelyn Jones Tennnis Royer Sarah English Lavurn Sandlin Inez Gray Azile Gray Lavern Gray Jacquelyn Fischer W C Fischer Jr Ruth Louise Fischer Groves Rice Mary Carolyn Joiner Wendell Watson Geneva Martin Martha Mary Watson Meloneed Watson Nannie Reed Watson Charles Raymon Bessie Mae Baker Jack Legan South Carswell South Billie Joe South John South Jr Dewey Patterson Othello Rogers Esther Rodgers Marguerite Jane Rodgers C C Johnson Harriet and Rebecca Lide
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Santa Claus
Jeanette Royer
Josephine Byars
Herschel Entrekin
Bill Taylor
Eugene Morrison
Bertha Taylor
Lucille Owen
Evelyn Sneed
Wendell Watson
Roy Ridgeway
Bernie Dobbs
James Bracken
Dennis Wallace
Grace Bullard
Marie Bullard
Gilman Bullard
Kathleen Ward
Ewerd Johnson
Jack Legan South
Carswell South
Billie Joe South
John South, Jr
Dewey Patterson
Othello Rogers
Esther Rodgers
Marguerite Jane Rodgers
C. C. Johnson
Harriet
Rebecca Lide
Lyons Hotel Christmas Tree Service Set for Sunday
Employes and guests of Hotel Lyons will enjoy a morning Christmas event Sunday with the annual tree and service planned by J. K. Hughes, manager. The lobby will be decorated and the tree erected in the lobby as a Lyons tradition welcoming employees and guests.
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Hotel
Lyons
J. K. Hughes
Unique Gift Made To Orphan's Home
The Men's Brotherhood Bible class of Decatur Baptist church sent a Christmas gift of a new 26-cent piece to each of 280 orphans at the Alabama Baptist Orphanage in Troy. B. D. Meadors is president and J. D. Garren is teacher.
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Men’s Brotherhood Bible Class
Decatur Baptist Church
Alabama Baptist Orphanage
Troy
B. D. Meadors
J. D. Garren
Pageant Dreams of Christmas at Decatur Baptist Church
A pageant titled Dreams of Christmas will be presented at the Decatur Baptist Church on Oak and Lafayette streets Sunday at five o'clock. About fifty participants will take part and the public is invited to attend.
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Decatur Baptist, Church, Oak and
Lafayette Streets
L. and N. Announces Holiday Train to Montgomery and Birmingham
The Louisville and Nashville railroad announces a special one coach train running on December 26 and January 2 from Decatur to Birmingham and Montgomery. Schedule lists departures from Decatur at 8:16 and 8:18 p.m. Hartselle 8:36 p.m. Cullman 9:00 p.m. Birmingham 10:20 and 10:30 p.m. Calera 11:20 p.m. Clanton 11:50 p.m. arrival Montgomery 12:50 a.m.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Today
Decatur
Birmingham
Montgomery
Grant Street
Hartselle
Cullman
Calera
Clanton
Hardeman Called On. A Sad Mission
R F Hardeman left today for Pulaski Tennessee called there by the death of his mother following several months illness News of her death cast sadness in the hearts of friends Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at Pulaski Tennessee at the Christian church interment being made at Pulaski The deceased had been a respected woman of the Giles county section for many years
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R F. Hardeman
Pulaski, Tenn
Pulaski
Tenn
Christian Church
Giles County
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Cao
Tollinus
Mrs. Pettey
Santa
Ouest
Southside Church
Annie McGregor
BY R. W. Hahn
Kers
First Baptist
Hardeman
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