Attorneys for five citizens seek reopening of courthouse case
E W Godbey and A J Harris filed with the state supreme court an application to reopen the appeal from circuit court in the courthouse commission fight. Tennis Tidwell and S A Lynne for the commission were served with notice. A ruling is not expected for two or three weeks, with work on rebuilding the Decatur courthouse continuing on the original site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Godbey
A. J. Harris
State Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Tennis Tidwell
S. A. Lynne
Decatur
Jailer's Narrow Escape as Prisoners Attack Deputy
Four inmates attacked deputy jailer A. J. Hammond at Winchester Kentucky jail while attempting an escape. Robert H. Pitts, accused in the murder of his daughter, was nearby but did not join the fight. Pitts and housekeeper Marie Frazier face indictments for torturing to death Mary Pitts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
A. J. Hammond
Hammond
Robert H. Pitts
Greenup
Marie Frazier
Mary Pitts
Urge Sale of Shoals Power Proposed by Senator Works
Washington February 7 AP Senator Works Nebraska proposes an amendment to the Muscle Shoals bill authorizing power sales to any state county or municipality building a transmission line to Muscle Shoals. A non profit public cooperative would also be favored and the War Department would sign power sale contracts not exceeding 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscle Shoals
Benator Works
Republican
Nebraska
Secretary of War
Falkville Citizens Seen in City Monday Evening
Dr J B Elliot and C Edmundson visited the city on Monday evening meeting Falkville residents and exchanging views with local officials about community concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Elliot
C. Edmundson
Falkville
French Airmen Postponed Flight to Washington
An all night rain and dangerous conditions delay the take off of Costes and Le Brix en route to Washington. The Nungesser Coli remains under guard at Maxwell Field where the fliers will resume their flight tomorrow. Officers plan a reception at the Montgomery Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Washington
Costes
le Brix
National Capital
New Orleans
Maxwell Field
Wiliam Weaver
Maxwel Field
Montgomery Country Club
Siamese Twins Separated By Surgeon's Knife
In Ottawa a week old Siamese twins separated after the other died. Marie and her sister weighed about seven pounds together. Surgeons reported Marie survived after the operation while the lifeless sister was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ottawa
Rank Meller
Paul “Stic
Amrie
Marie
Miami Recovers From Bank Run After Closings
Miami banks faced a sudden run yesterday after the closures but today financiers and state officials projected quick healing. State bank examiner EB M Porter called the rebound remarkable as emergency funds, estimated between 6 and 10 million dollars, arrived secretly overnight to major institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
EB. M. Porter
State Bank
Membership Call Tonight at 7 30
Raymond Britain, chairman of the attendance committee of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, notified members of the semi monthly meeting to be held at Junior hall tonight at 7 30. Several matters will be brought to attention of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Britain
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Life of David to be subject of church picture program
The Life of David will be the subject of the picture program at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening. Rev. E N Hart will continue the illustrated Bible lecture series and invite the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Westminster Presbyterian Church
E. N. Hart
Revising Roll of Morgan's Jurors
Morgan County jurors were called back into session to revise the pool of available jurors. The task included assigning all available jurors in beats 1 19 23 25 and 26 into Beat No.
Gas Price War Shrinks Alabama Gasoline Prices
The Decatur area sees no change yet as Pan-American cuts in Birmingham trigger nationwide reductions. Birmingham drops to 18 cents per gallon including tax, with Gadsden Selma Opelika Anniston and Montgomery also reporting cuts from 15 to 19 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Associated Press
Daily
Birmingham
Alabama
Gadsden
Negro Bride-To-Be Defies Threats In Rockville Wedding
Clarence Kellem, a Black man, plans to marry Beatrice Fuller, a white woman, despite a flaming cross on a hill near their home. Authorities offer no intervention as Rev. George Brooks will perform the ceremony. Fuller claims Mayflower ancestry and descent from a Union general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Conn
Clarence Kellem
Beatrice Fuller
George Brooks
Fuller
Union General
Boy Skater Breaks Leg in Street Accident
Thirteen year old James Allison, son of J G Allison, fell while skating in front of the Albany Hotel and Cafe on Moulton Street last night. He sustained a bad fracture below the knee but it was set by Dr A M Roan and he was reported doing nicely today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allison
J. G. Allison
Albany
Moulton Street
A.M. Roan
Allison
Textile firm eyed as Decatur bids for big plant
Local interest surged as a large textile company eyed Decatur as a southern site for a plant employing about 1,000 workers. Communities discussed financing needs and potential locations, with decisions expected in three weeks to a month. Analysts say Decatur must support with capital to clinch the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Diphtheria Carrier May Be Discovered
Dr. H. C. McRee, while examining Gordon school pupils, identified a boy with indicators of diphtheria. A culture test showed positive signs and a second culture is underway to determine menace level. The child is kept home from school until cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. McRee
Gordon School
Fireman Recovers After Barn Blaze Wrecks Ryan Barn
Clyde Cobb of the Johnston Street Fire Department recovers from severe burns to hand and face sustained in the blaze that destroyed a barn at J. T. Ryan's residence a week ago and now has return of hand function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Cobb
Johnston Street
J. T. Ryan
Farmers push to hire Morgan county farm agent vote
Farmers in Morgan County circulated a petition seeking the hire of a farm and home demonstration agent. Of 25 approached, 21 signatures were collected as they sought action from the board of revenue. The move stems from concerns over losing valuable assistance after funds were withdrawn last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Board of Revenue
Seema
Mebasar Et
Campaign subscription aid to Southwestern Presbyterian School
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church in Memphis voted a substantial donation to the Southwestern Presbyterian school campaign. The group met in regular session Monday afternoon at Mrs. Will Wyker's home to encourage funds for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern
Memphis
First Presbyterian Church
Will Wyker
Forty Five Attendees Named for Drive Banquet
Forty five visitors from Decatur and other points in the Tennessee Valley are expected here Friday to attend the banquet and the re port meeting for workers in the Southwestern Presbyterian campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tennessee Valley
Southwestern Presbyterian Campaign
Four Cars In Queer Wreck On Lee Street
Four automobiles were involved in a tangle on Lee street in front of Malone realty offices Monday afternoon around four. E A Paul drove a Hart Selle-Decatur bus. a Chevrolet coupe owned by W Davidson with a Tennessee plate. a Ford touring car with an unknown owner. and a Nashville showman Mr Hamilton owned a sixth car hit and damaged. No injuries were reported. cause of the crash was not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Street
Malone Realty
E. A. Paul
W. ¥. Davidson
Tennessee
Overcoat Found at Morgan County Sheriff’s Office
Deputies on Lee street narrate that an overcoat ended up at the sheriff’s office after a pursuit. A rabbit giveaway chase and mistaken raid led to the coat’s custody, with owners urged to claim it at the sheriff’s office to prevent influenza and other illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Street
Morgan County
Committee Likely Meeting Thursday for River Bridge Opening
A business committee overseeing the Tennessee River Keller Memorial Bridge opening may meet Thursday evening. No official call has been issued by A G Patterson but with bridge nearing completion the group is expected to mobilize for what could be the county and North Alabama's greatest advertising event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
A. G. Patterson
Patterson
North
Alabama
Blanket group life insurance plan for state health staff
Negotiations are under way for a state health department group life policy covering all employees. Protective Life Insurance Company has proposed the plan and, if issued, would provide uniform life insurance protection at a very cheap rate for every employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Protective Life Insurance Company
Architect To Plan New Echols Hotel
Work to rebuild the Echols hotel will not start this week an architect will come next week to confer with J L Echols owner regarding plans for rebuilding the structure Echols has not decided on the building type but will rebuild and begin construction at an early date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echols
J. L. Echols
Minor Announces For Justice Peace In County No 1
J M Minor today filed his declaration of candidacy for justice of the peace in county precinct No 1. Minor has served in that capacity for sometime and made numerous friends. His was the only declaration filed in the probate office today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Minor
Justice of the Peace
Minor
Mr. Minor
Traffic Uses Grossing On March Date
Roadwork requires march first grossing usage and clear right of way for access. Officials urge drivers to plan detours and avoid the area until completion.
Bridge project advances with pedestrian access planned
The Keller Memorial bridge will open to pedestrians and later to traffic on March 1 or after, pending negotiations on Alabama street right of way and suitable weather. A Sunday pedestrian opening is planned for the Tennessee River bridge, with guards installed and caution advised for initial crossings.
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Keller Memorial Bridge
Alabama
Trians
Spearian
Board of Révenue of
I County
Tim
Albama Street
Sixth Avenue
le Daler State
Mnderi
Con Dhee
Orere
Tie Lihe
North Alabama
Tennessee River
Ested
Classified Ad Demonstrates Want Ad Power
Mr Almon complains about lost silverware near Christmas and a Monday ad finally locating it. W R Smith advertised finding the silverware and awaiting confirmation. The piece praises want ads and urges readers to call 1000 for results.
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