Decatur City Schools Report Strong Attendance in May
City schools in Decatur show a 94 percent attendance for May with 1 576 students perfect for the month. Riverside High leads at 97 percent, Joe Wheeler and First Ward West Decatur tie at 96, Ward II at 90, and several other schools range from 88 to 94 as adverse weather and illness affect rates.
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Decatur
Clara Kelly
Bitle
Riverside High
Joe Wheeler
Ward
West Decatur
Ward II
Ars Aem
Aetentanes
Gordon-Bibb School
Pairviex
Ward Mi
East Decature
Lafayette
Decatur curb market records $35,503 in three-year sales
The Decatur curb market reports $35,503.89 in three years with 40 farmers holding permits. First year sales were $8,094.17, second year $12,113.16, and third year $15,296.56, reflecting steady growth and a possible surplus in production as buyers may lag.
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Decatur Curb
Decatur
J. T. Nelson
Nelson
Record Volume Of Work Shatters February Benchmarks
State laboratory sees record demand as February work totals surge beyond prior records. Physicians increasingly rely on the grand division of the state lab, with daily throughput rising as its usefulness grows and demands intensify.
Herman Schnur Recovering After Farm Machinery Injury
Herman Schnur sales manager for Chase Farm Implement suffered the loss of part of his left foot while demonstrating machinery on Tuesday afternoon. He is reported resting well at Benevolent hospital and is expected to improve without complications as the wound heals.
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Herman Schnur
Chase Farm Implement Company
Benevolent Hospital
Schnur
Cars Collide at Bee Line and Church Street
Cers with Ohio and Tennessee tags collide just after noon at the Bee Line highway and Church Street intersection. One car loses a wheel. no injuries reported.
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Ohio
Tennessee
Bee Line Highway
Church Street
Taft’s Health Fades as Recovery Believed Impossible
Washington February 27. Physicians announce William Howard Taft has lost all hope of recovery after weeks of illness. Dr Francis R Hagner says the patient may die within days or hours as his condition worsens and the former chief justice remains bedridden under family care and medical vigil.
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William Howard Taft
Washington
Wiliam Howard Taft
Francis R. Hagner
Wyoming Avenue
Dillon
Mr. Taft
Brown Likes Candidate Race for Governor Platform Soon
The eighth candidate in the field for governor, Brown, announced his qualifications and said he would reveal his platform soon. The list includes B M Miller of Camden and others, with Pro bate Judge Jefferson A Carriney and Lt. Gov W O Davis named in connection to the race. Several attorneys are blocked from the primary for not supporting the 1928 Democratic presidential nominees.
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Brown
John Brandon
Edimund W Peiwas
Democratic Executive Committee
Selma
Birmingham
Made Highway” Department
B.M Miller
Camden
Supreme Court
Jefferson A. Carriney
Coffee County
W O. Davis
Jasper
Hugh Locke
W. L. Lee
Columbia
State Executive Committee
Blast and Fire Injure Eight in Buffalo Brick House
Eight people including a city fireman were injured when an explosion demolished a brick dwelling in Buffalo. Police could not determine the blast cause. Residents and kin, including Anthony Difusto and family, were in Florida. Grieco burned rescuing his nephew.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Anthony Difusto
Florida
Louise Oddo
Frank
Frank Grieco
Viglet Engle
Tax Assessment Case Goes to Trial in Alabama
The case of State of Alabama ex rel against Kate M. and J. E. Penny involving differences from tax cuts went to trial and remained before the jury after a hard fought beginning and ongoing legal questions to be resolved.
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State of Alabama
Kate M
J. E. Pennyy
Candidates May File on Saturday
According to Judge M D Wiggins the State Democratic Executive Committee rules allow candidates to have their names on the ballot as late as Saturday March 1. Earlier reports suggested petitions must be in by Friday or by March 1, but the interpretation extends filing to an additional day.
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State Democratic Executive Committee
M D. Wiggins
Spight to Receive Degree at Alabama Baptist School
The president Dr John C. Dawson announced W R Spight will receive an honorary degree this spring. Other Alabama figures slated for honorary degrees include Governor William D Jelks, Rev John J Milford, and Rev C B Arendall with several to deliver sermons or lectures.
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Bs. Sa
Ton
John C. Dawson
L. E B. Barton
Montgomery
Alabama Baptist Association
Dawson
Spight
William D. Jelks
Omingham
The
Protective Life Insurance Company
John J. Milford
First Baptist Church of
Huntsville
C. B. Arendall
Dauphin Bay Baptist Church
Benefit Game At 7 30 P M Tonight At Central High
Considerable interest surrounds tonight’s basketball game at Central High gym at 7 30 between faculty and annual staff members. Proceeds support the annual fund. Lineups show faculty players Rudolph Donald Taylor Luther Aubrey Fuller Leon Edward Moody Homer Eaton Williams Max Shorty Wheat Osie Saxon Hagerman James Douglas Reed and William Taylor Jordan and staff players Bob Chandier Emelius Self Howard Stapp Jack Hunter Quintard Beech Court Elvy Gable and Clarence Waite.
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Central High
Rudolph Donald Taylor
Luther Aubrey Fuller
Leon Edward Moody
Homer Eaton Williams
Max “Shorty” Wheat
Osie Saxon Hagerman
James Douglas
Reed
William’ Taylor Jordan
Bob Chandier
Emelius Self
Howard Stapp
Jack Hunter
Quintard “Beech
Court
Elvy C. Gable
Clarence Waite
Local building boom prompts permits in city growth
A revival in building operations is visible as the city issued permits totaling between 15 000 and 20 000 dollars in the past ten days. Notable projects nearing completion include the Cook and Buttrey buildings on Second avenue and Mason McBride’s filling station at Oak and Lee, with several residences and drive in stations planned for spring.
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Cook and Buttrey
Second Avenue
Mason & McBride
Oak and
Lee Streets
Spring Arrives With Blooming Shrubs and Green Grass
The piece describes shrubs in bloom and grass turning velvet green as spring nears. It notes a spring fever affecting people with a sense of languor and carefree mood, and looks forward to barefoot days for children returning from winter.
Plans for County Conference Highlight Spiritual Feast
Rev H M Layman of the Austinville church invites Baptists and other denominations to attend the county association conference. He calls the meeting a life time opportunity with many able spiritual leaders expected to visit and urges each church to send a large delegation.
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H. M Layman
Austinville
Taxi Operators Reject Number Thirteen In City Tags
City taxi operators refuse tag number thirteen citing superstition and bad luck. Clerk Collier stores the unused thirteen tag while officials may order numbers 1–12 and 14–40 next time. A brave driver who takes 13 could gain notoriety and increased business.
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United States
Exchange of pulpits in Lenten season noted
During Lent the Episcopal church has perfected a program of exchanging pulpits among Parishes including Decatur Athens Huntsville Id Tuscumbia on Wednesday evenings with a planned arrangement and services.
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Won
Episcopal Church Oean
Decatur
Athens
Huntsville
Tuscumbia
Chorus to Sing on WBRC and WAPI Stations Sunday
The Bonanza chorus will perform on March 16 at WBRC from 4:30 to 5 and at WAPI from 5:15 to 5:30 plus a later WAPI slot 5:45 to 6:00. They will also sing at Hunter Street Baptist Church during the evening service.
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Bonanza
A. L. Moye
WBRC
WAPI
Hunter Street Baptist Church
Asphalt Surface Wears On Bee Line Highway Route
The old Bee Line highway between Decatur and Hartselle shows severe wear while the new route on the fill remains rough in wet weather. If the new surface is not repaired soon, the road will be highly uninviting.
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Bee Line
Decatur Hartselle
Local Cotton Prices Report
The market shows strict middling at 13.80 and middling at 13.55 with strict low at 12.55, reflecting current cotton price levels in local trading. This snapshot indicates fluctuating values across grade categories.
DuPont cites state control plan to handle liquor law
Pierre S. DuPont told the house judiciary prohibition hearing that repeal of the eighteenth amendment and state commissions combining Anti-Saloon League members ministers and citizens could place liquor control in capable hands. He questioned the prosperity impact of the Volstead act and urged actions by the nation’s best people. Attorney General Mitchell opposed broader searches of private homes, warning the Howell bill would permit warrants to enter D C dwellings for liquor or still information, risking unequal treatment versus other territories.
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Washington
Anti-Saloon League
House Judiciary Committee
Pierre S. DuPont
DuPont
E. I. DuPont Nemours and Company
Mitchell
Capper
Senate
Mittee
District of Columbia
Howell
Nebraska
United States
Alaska
Big Increase In Dairying In Morgan County
County observers report more dairy cattle arriving this year and say dairying will pay off in Morgan County. Farmers study needs and expect heightened attention to the industry across the region.
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Morgan County
Progress Made In Improvements At Local Service Site
Good progress was made today in remodeling the Select Tire Service, Inc. building on Lee street. A second story will be added to provide space due to increased business, and work will be pushed to completion as rapidly as possible.
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Select Tire Service, Inc
Lee Street
Weather Update Warns Of Rain After Warm Spell
The Washington weather bureau predicts a rise in temperatures today after Wednesday's chill and follows with rainfall. Some early gardeners welcome a light shower to ease the dry start for crops and plants.
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Washington Weather Bureau
Government to test merger of Standard Oil NY and Vacuum Oil
John Lord O'Brien, assistant attorney general, will prosecute to test the validity of the merger between Standard Oil Company of New York and Vacuum Oil Company.
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John Lord O'Brian
Standard Oil Company of New York
Vacuum Oil Company
James R. Aday Called By Death
James R. Aday aged 54 died at Benevolent hospital after a three month illness. He worked for seven years at the Louisville and Nashville railroad in the city. Funeral services will be Friday at Southside Baptist church with Rev. J D Pickens and Rev. E Floyd Olive officiating. Interment at Rose Lawn cemetery with L and N employees as pallbearers.
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James R. Aday
Benevolent Hospital
Aday
Nash
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Decatur
Southside Baptist Church
J. D Pickens
E Floyd Olive
Nashville
Missionary Baptist Faith
Roselawn
Louisville and Nashville
Ransom Victim Death In County After Illness
Ransom aged fifty five years died at 2 30 Wednesday after a four day pneumonia illness. A native of the county he engaged in mercantile business and was highly regarded. Survived by daughter Miss Margaret Ransom Richmond two sisters Mrs Joe Lee Priceville and Miss Kittle Ransom Somerville. Funeral set for 3 o clock this afternoon with burial in the family lot.
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W. T. Ransom
Ransom
Richmond
Margaret Ransom
Joe Lee
Priceville
Kittle Ransom
Somerville
E. Maples
Lawrence County Man Enters Race for Democratic Committeeman
Hector D. Lane of Lawrence County filed with Probate Judge M D. Wiggins to have his name placed on the ballot as a candidate for State Democratic Committeeman. Four spots exist in the Eighth District and three petitions have already been filed with Judge Wiggins.
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Hector D. Lane
Lawrence Countain
M D. Wiggins
Wiggins
Cupid Suffers Spring Fever Slump Hits Daniel Cupid
Daniel Cupid shows a notable decline in accuracy as spring fever affects his scoring. He has gone hitless for long stretches, with Wednesday marked as a rare day without a hit according to the probate judge’s office score.
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Daniel Cupid
Daniel
M. D. Wig
Wife appeals to Ohio governor for clemency in Snook case
Mrs. Helen Marple Snook wife of Dr. James H. Snook on a last minute bid to stay his electric chair death as Governor Cooper considers clemency after three reprieves. Rev Isaac Miller accompanies her to the Statehouse. A final decision may come before midnight and could send the case to a district court for review.
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Columbus, CO
Helen Marple Snook
James H. Snook
Cooper
Snook
Isaac Miller
King Avenue Methodist Church
Slactrogutad
State Board of Clemency
Thomas
Ohio Penitentiary
Board of
E. Miccea
Possible arson rings probed in Alabama investigation
Gadsden February 27 state Fire Marshal and assistant attorney general joined Indiana fire officials in presenting evidence to the Etowah county grand jury. They probe an alleged arson ring with links to Alabama and several other states. Fires damaged stores and warehouses in multiple states and insured losses were collected after fires. An Indiana confession was reported for submission to the grand jury along with circumstantial Alabama evidence.
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Gadsden
D. M. Slaughter
Luther Patrick
W. B. Quitin
G. L. Pugh
Indiana
Etowah County
Alabama
Joe May of Alabama Hosiery Mills Improves After Surgery
Friends of Joe May of the Alabama Hosiery Mills report he is much improved today after an operation at Baugh's infirmary.
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Joe
May
Alabama
Baugh's Infirmary
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