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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
1
The jury acquitted Dr. Andre of involuntary manslaughter after several ballots. The verdict was met with cheers as he called his mother in Fairmont, West Virginia to share the decision. The deceased, Mrs. Hutchinson, 21, died after falling from the doctor’s speeding car on September 13 following a recklessness charge.
The community shares Yuletide cheer as Christmas Eve brings high hopes for a lively Christmas Day observance. Churches plan programs, stores report brisk sales, and shoppers ignore stormy weather while Decatur and Morgan County brace for a 24 hour closure period.
Santa Claus will visit the home of a mother and six children tonight, arranged by the Charity Council after investigators found the family's plight. Food, bedding and a toys and edibles consignment were requested to arrive by Christmas morning. The father is dead and the oldest child recently left reform school, leaving the family with little work and support.
Prominent High Point resident Charles Holton died of wounds after a fatal shooting at the Harp home. T. M. Harper was arrested and held without bond as authorities investigated the case. The incident followed a visit during which Holton and a woman discussed Mrs Harper’s divorce so she might marry Holton.
Court house offices will be closed all day Friday for Christmas day. Officials and attaches greeted visitors with a "Merry Christmas" wish during the holiday observance.
Reverend FE N Hart of Westminster Presbyterian Church sent a holiday greeting to The Daily with a box of cigars. His card wished a merry Christmas and thanked the newspaper staff for their kindness through the year.
Reverend and Mrs. Peter M. Dennis were honored with Christmas gifts by church members during last night's services at the congregation's church community event.
A tattered Christmas tree lies among dirty snow as a ragpicker’s cart passes. The piece recalls how one day of joy united families and boosted hope, while the next day normal life resumes with work and routine. It argues Christmas spirit should persist year round to lengthen life and foster goodwill.
A large crowd gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Sterchi store on Second avenue to witness the conclusion of a trade campaign tied to the holiday business drive. B. L. Malone, judge of probate, served as master of ceremonies, delivering a gracious message and thanks on behalf of the Sterchi organization. The crowd was among the largest in recent years.
Hartselle December 24 Special reports Seldon Crowe nearly broke his leg when his horse slipped on a bridge and toppled onto him. Medical exam showed no fracture but a possible small bone injury was suspected.
Two guests attended the Kiwanis noon meeting. W. O. Watson, a Decatur Rotarian, was the guest of Garner Pride. T. H. Broadus, New Orleans banker, was the guest of W. W. Fussell.
Mr and Mrs Lewis McKinney and their children Ruth and Albert from Bangor Michigan arrive tonight to spend the holiday season with Mr and Mrs W A Sullivan.
A devotional meditation cites Luke 2 and Isaiah 9 to affirm that a Savior is born in Bethlehem. It emphasizes God’s love, forgiveness, and peace through Jesus Christ and invites belief for eternal life. The piece portrays the newborn child as the divine Savior chosen to aid humanity.
The United States and France conveyed what Tokyo calls a warning to Prime Minister Inukai over Japan's new military operations in the Chin Chow region. American Ambassador Cameron Forbes delivered the message, while the Rengo News Agency reported a warning note from England and France. The Japanese reply was expected soon.
George Brecht the surprise witness in the case identifying Vincent Coll and Frank Giordano as the killer of five year old Michael Vengali admitted in court that he had been convicted of jewel theft in St. Louis at age 15 and had lied on the witness stand yesterday Brecht testified yesterday and acknowledged his involvement in the case and past crime.
Checks will go into the mails today to shareholders of the New Morgan County Building and Loan Association, paying the 98th semi annual dividend. Some may arrive Christmas morning and others may be delayed to Saturday due to mail service disruption. President W B Shackleford and secretary W M Voorhies lead the association, with the dividend totaling several thousand dollars flowing into Decatur and Morgan County residents.
A farmer arrived with a wagon of Christmas trees but found the market well supplied and no buyers after hours of effort. He offered three trees to the Charity Council, which accepted them with a plan to use them somewhere.
Woolsey Pinnell Jr, a member of the state highway forces, left at noon today for Tuscaloosa to inform home folks about the holiday season.
Postmaster Day and Decatur workers state Christmas greetings to the city. The ruling postoffice department directs no mail delivery Friday night and no mail going into boxes, as workers extend holiday cheer to all residents.
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