No decision on courthouse expected soon
Supreme court is delaying ruling on the Morgan County courthouse measure after a quo warranto challenge by five county citizens. Illness of Judge Somerville and other duties push potential decision to two to three weeks, with possible reassignment to Judge Sayre if needed. Citizens await ruling as C G Kershaw Co delays work under contract.
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Supreme Court
Morgan County
Supreme Body
Ormanderville
Somérville
Somerville
Sayre
C. G. Kershaw Company
Remus Ordered Confined After Sanity Hearing
Judge William Lueders regards Remus as sane. Three alienists labeled him a dangerous psychopath but the court ordered confinement in a state asylum. The case centers on Remus's murderous intent toward Franklin L. Dodge Jr. and the fallout from his bootlegging empire.
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William Lueders
Remus
George Remus
Franklin L. Dodge, Jr
Federal Department of Justice
Dodge
Atlanta
Chicago
Burglary intruder enters Harlow home through window
Mr and Mrs J B Harlow return to their Oak Street residence after a brief visit to neighbors and find a burglar already inside. The intruder fled through a rear window leaving a flashlight and muddy footprints. Special policeman R H Lively aided response as investigators noted fresh boot marks and coal dust on clothing.
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J. B. Harlow
Oaks Street
Nelson
Death of Thelma Young Suspect Arrested Near Field
Thelma Young, 17, was found dead near Washington, Pennsylvania, with a deep cut on the forehead and blood spatter. A brick was believed to have caused the kill. Fred Drew, 17, a Black teenager, was arrested hours after the body was found, hiding at his home. detectives say he had prior assault suspicions.
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Washington
Thelma Young
Miss Young
Fred Drew
Drew
Cotton Market Report Cites Mid Middling Prices
Local cotton quotes show strict middling quality trading at mid range levels. Market observers note price stability with limited demand from mills and steady supplies from plantations.
Kiwanis Decatur Annual Meeting Set For Evening
The Decatur Kiwanis club holds its annual meeting this evening at 6 15 with installation of officers and committee chairmen reports from the past year. Secretary M R Rankin urged all members to attend and start the new year with strong attendance.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
M. R. Rankin
State to Purchase Convict Farm on Sand Mountain
The state plans to establish a 200 acre convict farm on Sand Mountain within 20 miles of Albertville. The move aligns with a policy to place convicts on farms and other lines of endeavor after leaving the mines.
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Sand Mountain
Albertville
Garnett’s to Move to New Quarters on Second Avenue
Garnett’s ladies ready-to-wear will relocate from the Piggly Wiggly space to the Johnson building corner of Second Avenue and Grant street after year’s start. Mrs Mary D Simpson owner plans extensive front improvements with J W Frahn as contractor. The Piggly Wiggly space will be occupied by J C Penney Co expanding its double store beyond standard layout.
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Garnett’s
Second Avenue
Rters
Johnson Building
Grant Street
Mary D. Simpson
J. W. Frahn
J. C. Penney Coj
Thaty Company
J. C. Penneys
Converted To Theory Honesty Is Best Policy
A police court scene centers on six men charged with gaming. Four deny, two admit the offense. Mayor Nelson presiding notes admissions and orders no fines for the honest pair, while the quartet receive fines totaling 13.60 dollars each. One man jokes about conferring with the Mayor.
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Nelson
Quartette
Ford Visitor From Fayette County
A returning visitor, Mr. Ford, long associated with county farming, praises conditions in Fayette County and expresses satisfaction with his chosen work. He made broad connections across the county and shows active civic interest during the holiday season.
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Ford
Fayette County
Morgan County
John C Coleman Named Marshall County Tax Assessor
John C Coleman, longtime state law enforcement official, has been appointed tax assessor of Marshall County by Governor Bibb Graves. He succeeds the late J K Huckaby Jr who died a week ago from pneumonia.
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John €. Coleman
State Law Enforcement Department
Well
Bibb Graves
Marshall County
Coleman
J. K. Huckaby, Jr
Morgan County Schools Hit 7 000 Enrollment Record
Enrollment in Morgan county schools reaches seven thousand under county superintendent EB Hays. The district employs 192 white and 24 negro teachers serving 40 buildings in good condition, 14 needing repair, and 12 unsuitable for use. The high school has a $25 000 addition, a $1 200 heating system, and a $2 000 water system.
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Morgan County
Eb, Lb. Hays
Hays
Morgan
Burglar Fails To Break Into Homes In Local Reports
Police report two unsuccessful break in attempts on Church street and Oak street. An intruder cut screens but failed to open windows at the Kinney and Calvin residences.
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Lahleen Kinney
Church Street
Earl Calvin
Oak Street
Morgan County Cotton Yield May Hit 35000 Bales
Morgan County cotton output may reach 35000 bales with 34638 bales reported as of December 13, down from 36463 at the same date in 1926. Statewide declines push many counties below last year as farmers hold yields amid uncertain prices. Lauderdale shows a rare gain while Jefferson remains under 1000 bales.
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Morgan County
Seidee Ae Brigaaraaed Clude
Colbert
Cullman
Dekalb
Lauderdale
Limestone
Madison
Marshall
Lauderdale County
North Alabama
Jefferson County
Alabama
Jefferson
Store Remodel on Second Avenue Front to be Reworked
The building housing Irwin's barber shop on Second Avenue, owned by Dr. L. A. Neill, will receive extensive improvements with a full front remodel.
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Second Avenue
Irwin
Dr. L. A. Neill
Decatur Fire Lads Radio Fund Seeks $300
Decatur's fire departments seek $300 to install radio sets in Johnston and Railroad street stations. W H Sorber and L H Kilgore urge contributions to be kept in a local bank account if the goal isn’t met. The Morgan County Radio will handle installation at no charge.
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Decatur
Johnston
Railroad Street
W. H. Sorber
L. H. Kilgore
Morgan County
Sorber
Kilgore
Decatur Daily
Murder Mystery Solved in Los Angeles Slaying
Police arrest McMillian after the body of Mrs. Appleby is found beaten and strangled in a sack outside the city. A pencil will in McMillian's apartment suggests possible motive to seize property. authorities say the nurse had power of attorney and traveled east with him last summer.
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Los Angeles
Lan
Oties
Appleby
Cage
McMillian
McMillan
Mrs Thrasher Dies at Rural Home
Bethel Thrasher died Thursday morning at her residence route one Trinity at age 25. She is survived by one child. Funeral services will be held at two this afternoon at Caddo with Rev Sam Kitchens officiating and interment in Caddo cemetery.
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Bethel Thrasher
Route One
Trinity
Caddo
Sam Kitchens
South Decatur Line To Be Reconstructed
Crews of telephone linesmen will begin rebuilding circuits in the southern section of the city. Southern Bell has already rebuilt lines citywide and is now restoring the southern area as part of consolidating the two phone exchanges.
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South Decatur
Southern Bell
One man theory shatters in Parker case slayings
Jerome Walsh, Kansas City attorney for William F E Hickman, says insanity will be the plea for the accused youth, reversing earlier claims that Marian Parker’s kidnapping and killings were a single man job. Hickman arraigned on kidnapping and murder charges with plea entered next Tuesday.
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Los Angeles
Jerome Walsh
Kansas City
William FE. Hickman
Marian Parker
Marian
William
Hickman
Beanie
Hunt
Chicago
A. R. Driskell
Jin Pasadena
Driskell
Pasadena
Jerome, Walsh
Lindbergh Lands in Belize Marks Historic Stop
Colonel Charles Lindbergh completes another leg of his Central American flight and lands in Belize. The famed American seaplane pilot adds a goodwill milestone to his record as he lands in a Caribbean port, drawing crowds and attention from locals.
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Charles Lindbergh
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