Doctor refutes assertion Hickman grazed in sanity case
In the Marian Parker kidnapping trial Edward Hickman was deemed sane by Dr. Hernan Schorr after mental and physical examination. Dr. Paul Bowers testified against the defense noting no sufficient signs of dementia praecox. A guard was planned for witness Dale Budlong after Hickman threatened him in court and an anonymous letter warned of Hickman’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Paul Bowers
Hickman
Bowers
Hernan Schorr
Los Angeles
Department of Mental and Nervous Diseases
Schor
Budlong
Textile plant to employ about 1000 workers in city
Within three weeks Decatur expects a textile manufacturer to locate here with about 1,000 workers mainly female. Representatives visited Saturday to survey resources and available sites for the plant in the east, not stating the local location of the concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Randolph Named CM Director for Morgan County
C J Randolph appointed Citizens Military Training Camp director for Morgan County with Major Hal Long to collect applications starting June 17. Morgan County quota is 11. 17 to 24 year olds eligible. Government covers all expenses including medical exams and rations. Applications through Randolph at the Y M C A or Major Long. Morgan’s camp to Camp McClellan with two youths last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Randolph
Citizens Military Training
Morgan County
Hal Long
Montgomery County
Randolph
Long
McClellan
Robert N. Freeman
Falkville
Milton G. Winslett
HartseHe
Sandino Sought in the Mountains
American marines massed in the mountains 40 miles south of the Honduran border search for rebel general Sandino. Reinforcements reach Matagalpa after reports he moved south from El Chipote where he was wounded. Sandino reportedly penetrated farther into Nicaragua with a armed mountain force. Town residents fear a possible attack as Marines leave other garrisons to reinforce Matagalpa.
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Managua
Honduran
Sandino
Matagalpa
Marine
el Chipote
Nicaragua
Rabid Rabbit Bite Linked to Woman in Athens Case
The rabbit that bit Mrs. J. N. Lubenthal of Athens is confirmed rabid by the Tennessee Valley laboratory. Two rabbits were observed after trapping one bit the woman, and one died with its head sent for testing. Treatment to prevent hydrophobia was sent to Mrs. Lubenthal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Lubenthal
Athens
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Cat Brought Here For Test for Rabies
A live cat was brought to the Tennessee Valley laboratory on Sunday. It bit Bennett Carithelis of Priceville earlier in the week but had no suspicious rabies history. The owners were told to pen the cat and watch for symptoms. Another cat bitten Mrs Carithelis in December escaped and was never found. Hydrophobia treatment was advised in both cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Bennett Carithelis
Priceville
Carithelis
Bennett
Dr Bailey Appointed Examining Doctor for Morgan County
Dr Bailey has been appointed physician for Morgan County to conduct physical examinations of all applicants for the Citizens Military Training Camp this summer. Announcement was made today by J Randolph, C M T C director for the county. Examinations and incidental expenses are to be paid by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Bailey
Morgan County
Citizens
J. Randolph
Lott Seeks Aid for Danville Road Repair
Pete Lott, a Danville Road resident, urges county action after Flint section pleas for Echols Hill repair. He believes aiding the Danville roadway, a county project, is worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Lott
Danville
Flint
Echols Hill
Will Open Bids for Enlargement Friday
Twin City Bread Company on Grant Street will open bids Friday for enlarging the plant a second story addition and installation of new equipment to greatly increase capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City Bread Company
Grant Street
Trio Drowned As Auto Breaks Ice Near Oakland
Four women and a man drown when their car breaks through four inch ice on an ice road near Oakland Maine. Brett Morse survives after escaping the submerged car rescued by Harry Ware. Miss Natalie Cole and Mrs Eugene Strong are among the dead. The group was en route to a summer camp for dinner.
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Oakland
Maine
Brett 85
Morse
Harry Ware
Ware
Eugene, Strong
Natalie Cole
Body Found Near Somerville With Sash Cord Necklace
A man about 40, well dressed, was found in a field near Somerville New Jersey with a 10 foot sash cord tied tightly around the neck. Police note a bruise on the left cheek and a lead pipe blow as the likely cause, the pajama suit visible beneath outer clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
N. J
George Mack
Virginians Dance Orchestra Members Discharged After Injuries
William R. Scott and Tom Shaw of the Virginians dance orchestra left the hospital and have gone home to Wytheville Virginia. They were seriously hurt Thursday morning in the race hotel where the group was staying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Scott
Tom Shawver
The
Virginians
Wytheville
Re c Ie
Directors Meet of Decatur Junior Chamber Tonight
Directors of the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet in regular weekly session tonight at 7 15 o clock in Junior Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Junior. Chamber of Commerce
Will
Methodist drive nears quota with one third raised
Central Methodist Church reports $7300 raised toward a $30000 goal for a new Sunday school addition. Women’s team led by Mrs. W Smith pledged $800, while men’s efforts totaled $6500. campaigns run daily through next Sunday with mid week prayer and regular captain reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Churetr
Closnet
W. Smith
C. Kimbrough
Caurten
Central Methodist Church
Former Cullman official A B Cook dies at Elkmont
A B Cook longtime tax collector for Cullman County and a beloved resident died Sunday at Elkmont Springs. Funeral services will be held in Cullman today conducted by Rev S O Kimbrough pastor of Central Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Cook
Cullman County
Elkmont Springs
Cullman
S. O. Kimbrough
Central Methodist Church
Brown to Begin Eight-Week Study for State Muerte Exam
Lewis Brown, a popular local resident, will depart Wednesday for Nashville to undertake an eight week preparatory course in advance of the state mortuary examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Brown
Nashville
Irio of Florida Banks Close as Runts Started
Miami creditors face seven million dollar transfers as runts trigger bank crisis measures. Depositors to be protected with funds sent to the First National Bank. Authorities move to secure assets and safeguard insured accounts amid rapid financial turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IRIO
Florida
Bank runs hit Florida towns after anonymous letters
In Miami on February 6 AP reports temporary closures of three banks due to anonymous withdrawal notices. A run then hit First National Bank as State Comptroller Earnest Amos ordered two other banks to stay closed. Citizens Bank and the Bank of Allapatta faced withdrawals. Southern Bank and Trust had over five million dollars in deposits. Police sought the anonymous letter sender as officials urged calm during the financial scare.
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Miami
Fla
Southern Bank and Trust Company
First National Bank
Earnest Amos
Citizens Bank
Bank of Allapatta
Allapatta
Silver and purse found by Smith
On Christmas day W. R. Smith found two odd pieces of silver ware on Sherman street while watching the Daily classified page for a lost ad. Yesterday he located a purse with money on Second Avenue and today placed two lost and found notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Smith
Sherman Street
the Daily
Second Avenue
Future Spiritual Welfare of Nation Depends on the South
A Sunday service in the Masonic hall of the Central Methodist church drew a crowded crowd as Rev. S. C. Kimbrough preached on Duty’s smile from Mordecai. He cited Dr. Cooper’s forecast of Alabama’s wealth and industry and Dr. Reisner’s view that the South’s religious spirit and Anglo-Saxon lineage will shape national welfare through schools and churches. He urged assimilation of diverse groups to sustain American Maespid ideals for the nation’s future.
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Masonic Hall
Central Methodist Church
C. Kimbrough
Kimbrough
Mordeci
Cooper
Wall Street
The
Adams, 1St
Alabama
South
Reisner
Brooklyn
Dr. Reisner
Tennessee
Georgia
Mississippi
Athens
Decatur
Florence
Rathr
Ham
Miss Arrie Moody to Lead Cradle Roll Work Next Week
Miss Arrie Moody, Alabama elementary secretary of the Baptist state board, will oversee the Cradle Roll and begin the ginners work at the Ave Catur Baptist church. The Enlargement Campaign will start citywide next Sunday, February 12, due to Emmett Moore’s illness.
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Arrie Moody
Alabama
Baptist State Board
Emmett Moore
Avé Catur Baptist Church
New Constitution Planned for Decatur Pastors Union
A committee was appointed at the Decatur Pastors Union semi monthly meeting to draft a new constitution and by laws. Members are C. J. Randolph Y M C A secretary chair Rev J De Wallace Rev J D McCready. The group also planned a mid winter social supper for pastors families with date to be set at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Pastors’ Union
C. J. Randolph
Three Injured in Strike Clash Near California Pa
In California Pennsylvania a mine strike riot left two coal and iron policemen shot and a woman injured by a trooper's force. Police said hundreds of pickets urged non union miners to stay home as officers dispersed the crowd. A shotgun discharged wounding officers and a trooper foot stepped on a bystander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Coal and Iron
California
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Two Killed In Car Wreck Near Uniontown
Funeral services were held today for J. J. Jones 46 a carpenter and Robert Lee 23 a bill worker both killed Saturday night when their car overturned near Uniontown. Their bodies were found late Saturday by motorists after the accident occurred when the auto struck soft dirt at the highway edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
J. J. Jones
Carpenter
Robert Lee
Bill Worker
Collins Child is Recovering After Window Glass Accident
Little Roy Wilson Collins two, son of Mr and Mrs F C Collins on avenue Woolworths, is recovering after riding a kiddie car and crashing into window glass. A small piece cut his nose. he is up and playing today despite rumors of a loss of the nose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wilson Collins
F. C. Collins
Woolworth
Collins
Dan Ryan Elected Falkville Police Chief
Dan Ryan, from Hartselle and former county deputy sheriff, was elected Falkville police chief after Mon roe West was paroled by Governor Graves from a seven year term on condition he not serve as a police officer. The move follows West’s parole last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Ryan
Monroe West
Falkville
West
Graves
Officer Ryan
Hartselle
Hearing Set In Murder Case Involving Benny Hays Leonard
Governor Graves announced that all persons wishing to testify for or against Hays Leonard, an alleged accomplice of Clyde Reese Bachelor, in the murder of Judge Lamar Smith may appear late today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Graves
Hays Leonard
Clyde Reese Bachelor
Lamar Smith
Cumberland University Head Fills Pulpit in Nashville
Prof. E. L. Stockton, president of Cumberland University, spoke at Westminster Press Sunday morning but was called to Nashville due to unforeseen circumstances. Pastor Rev. E. N. Hart led vesper services and Stockton urged a closer spiritual contact in life.
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E. L. Stockton
Cumberland University of
Tenn
Westminster Press
Nashville
E. N. Hart
Stockton
Attorney Charles H. Eyster in Birmingham on business
Charles H. Eyster, prominent attorney, arrived in Birmingham today for professional business. He met with local clients and discussed pending cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Eyster
Birmingham
Busine
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Lott
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University Head
Sah Cumberland
President Stockton
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