Husband Facing Murder Charges in Ohio Slaying Case
Wilbur O Heldman of Lorain a salesman is charged with the murder of his wife Margaret Heldman in Canton Ohio on December 13. A coroner's inquest filed the affidavit and Heldman plans a preliminary hearing with state witnesses to support the murder charge.
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Wilbur O. Heldman
Lorain Firmece
Margaret, Sr
C. C. McQuate
Justice of the Peace
Donald M. Smith
Beldman
Vernard E. Fearn
Canton
Hekiman
Fearn
Heldman
Insurance official visits Montgomery for two days
R. Daniels of the Tennessee Valley Insurance company arrives in Montgomery for a two day visit to discuss regional insurance matters and meet local officials.
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R. Daniels
The
Tennessee Valley Insurance Company
Montgomery
Miss Alberta Proctor Visits Decatur From Scottsboro
Former local school faculty member Miss Alberta Proctor visited Decatur today. She travels from her Scottsboro home to tour the town and meet with residents and former colleagues.
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Alberta Proctor
Decatur
Scottsboro
Mrs James Injured When Struck By Auto Near Bee Line
Mrs J P James of Grant Street was knocked down crossing near Mann's Meat Market. She suffered skull injuries and was taken first to her home then to a hospital after the auto driven by Sam R Stephenson struck her.
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J. F. James
J. P. James
Grant Street
Sam R. Stephenson
James
Mann's Meat Market
Banking Changes on The First of Year in Moulton
MOULTON Ala Dec. 28 On Jan 1 a change in bank officials at Citizens Bank of Moulton takes effect J Leonard Weatherwax becomes president after years as assistant cashier and then cashier Lonnie Gentry assumes his prior role
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Moulton
Ala
Citizens’ Bank of
J. Leonard Weatherwax
Lonnie Gentry
Cartwright Drug Co Quits Local Field
Cartwright Drug Co will quit the West Vine street location after Jan 1. G O Allison, a longtime local druggist, will assume the Cartwright business and continue operations at the Cartwright stand. Dr O B Cartwright started in Decatur 43 years ago and the store has been the oldest retail establishment in Bright.
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Cartwright Stand
Cartwright
Brackin Resigns as Bank President Then Becomes Vice President
The assistant cashier of three years rises to vice president after health prompted his resignation as president. Directors accepted the move but retain his services heavily. Weath erwax emerges as a notably young bank president in the state.
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Brackin
Weatherwax
Bones and Ashes Are Sent to McCall
Mobile Alabama December 28 officials probe the Coffee disappearance from a November hunting trip in Washington county. Eight negro timber cutters and one white man are jailed on murder charges. A new search of waters around Hal's lake begins with state help and confession details guiding the inquiry.
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Mobile
Ala
Clark
Washington County
Christopher C. Coffee
Hal's Lake
G. McVey
Clark County
Joe Pelham
McVey
Bil Lang
J T. Henson
Mr. Coffee
McCall
Montgomery
Births reported in Alabama exceed deaths in October
Born to Mr. and Mrs. B A Motes a daughter Elizabeth Anne December 22. In Montgomery Alabama December 28 a report from the bureau of vital statistics shows October births at 5 198 with 2 363 deaths. White births totaled 3 390 and white deaths 1 242. Age distribution of deaths was as stated.
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B. A. Motes
Elizabeth Anne
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Board of Health
For further information phone any L. & N. Agent
A brief note directs readers to contact any L. and N. agent for additional details. The line implies a general inquiry path without naming specific offices or individuals.
Valley Club to host New Year's Eve dance with Alabama Ramblers
M. R. Rankin, entertainment chairman at Valley Country Club, announced a New Year's Eve dance on December 31 from 9 p m to 2 a m. The Alabama Ramblers will perform. The annual event draws strong interest from members and guests.
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M. R. Rankin
the Valley Country Club
Alabama Ramblers
Country Club
Dividend Checks Sent to Stockholders by Local Building Society
Dividend checks are on the way to receipt holders in the North Alabama Building & Loan association. The local building association paid more than $50,000 in dividends during 1928, a total larger than that paid by any other Decatur institution according to information.
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North Alabama Building & Loan Association
Decatur
Miss Downing Talks of Postal Situation in Moulton
Miss Lucy Downing the postmistress reports the Moulton post office handled a large holiday mail volume with less strain than usual. She credits a considerate public that sent packages early to ease congestion before Christmas and notes the office serves central Lawrence county via five rural routes.
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Moulton
Ala
Lucy Downing
Lawrence County
Somerville Area Reports Widespread Mild Illness
In Somerville district considerable illness is noted though cases appear mild. H F Bailey, visiting the city on business, said many cases exist but no residents are in serious condition at present.
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Somerville
H. F. Bailey
Plenty of Action For Tax Officers
In a busy scene at the temporary courthouse many residents gathered to pay taxes and clear tax burdens for the New Year. Tax officials were kept busy all morning answering questions as people settled up with the county and prepared for ahead.
Hounds Track Negro Suspect as Inmates Aid Search
A report describes hounds tracking a Black man feet eight inches tall and about 165 pounds with a head scar as inmates aid the chase. Miss Duvall, a student at Moorehead agricultural high, had worked at the farm four years and planned to return to Laurel, Miss. The article lists age distribution figures drawn from the segment.
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Miss Duvall
Agricultural High School
Moorehead
Duvall
Laurel, Miss
Seven Southern Bell Operators Stricken by Influenza
Seven operators of the Southern Bell Telephone company here are ill with influenza. The public is asked to cooperate during the emergency. The operators on duty will provide the best possible service under the circumstances.
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Southern Bell Telephone Company
Buy at home increase the power of your dollar
A terse ad copy urges consumers to favor domestic purchases to stretch purchasing power and support national industry. It emphasizes keeping money circulating locally to strengthen the economy.
Decatur Plant Products Promote Patronage
A brief notice urges patrons to support goods manufactured in Decatur plants, highlighting local industry and regional production.
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Decatur
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