Independent Merchants Form Decatur Association Promotes Trade at Home
James H. Johnson of Brock & Spight Co heads the new Independent Merchants Association of Decatur formed at city hall with about 75 merchants. John P. Matlock becomes vice president and D B Hargrove treasurer as the group plans a clean cut campaign to persuade Decatur residents that shopping local will aid community and county growth.
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Decatur
Independent Merchants Association of
James H. Johnson
Brock & Spight Co
John P. Matlock
Matlock’s
Second Avenue
D B.hargrove
Hargrove & Murdock
Railroad Street
Dave Cloud
South Decatur
Louisville & Nashville Railway
The
Southern Railway
Organization of Merchants
W. E. Roper
J. Leslie Doss
G.C. Sheats
A. C. Mann
R. L. Smith
J. M. Pette
W. H. Blankenship
Tom M Faust
J. P. Matlock
Hyman Wohl
Paul H. Eubanks
Johnson
Portraits Without Flattery Mrs Longworth Sparks Artist Duo
The Hungarian sisters Ellena and Berthe Hellenbranth paint Mrs. Longworth in two views showing courage and honesty. Ellena emphasizes courage and fearlessness while Berthe captures a softer, contemplative mood as the speaker of the house’s wife discusses politics and art.
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Ellena
Berthe Hellenbranth
Mrs. Longworth
Berthe
Kiwanis Tour of Cadet Hosiery Plant in Decatur
Decatur Kiwanis Club members visited the Cadet Hosiery Company plant formerly Cooper-Wells to learn how goods are made. Executives guided the tour through operations as machinery installation nears completion, signaling forthcoming pay checks in local business channels. Public Affairs chairman W. W. Fussell leads the club’s planned series of visits.
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Decatur
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Cadet Hosiery Company, Inc
Cooper-Wells & Company
Mem
W. W. Fussell
Chapter to Meet Decatur Chapter R. A. M. Tonight
Decatur Chapter R. A. M. will hold a regular meeting at 7 30 pm. All members are required to attend.
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Decatur
Negro Acquitted In Attack Case In Montgomery
Martin Maryland, 24, a black man, was acquitted of criminally assaulting a young white woman in Montgomery Alabama after a 63 second jury verdict. He was placed in Kilby Prison under guard by Colonel James A Webb and 60 national guardsmen deployed from Birmingham.
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Montgomery
Ala
Martin Maryland
Kilby
James A. Webb
Birmingham
Bibb Graves
Leon OC. McCord
John L. Scog
Liquor Case Is Set For Trial
Not guilty your honor was entered by Jim Goodwin in the state of Alabama liquor case. He was arraigned before Judge James E Horton and the hearing was set for March 10.
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State of Alabama
Jim Goodwin
James E. Horton
Tomorrow Last Day For Qualification For Democratic Ballot
Candidates must file with Judge M D Wiggins by tomorrow to have their names placed on the official democratic ballot for the August primary. The report notes a possible late surge of eleventh hour entrants, creating a bumper crop of legally qualified candidates. After qualification, a lull in campaigning is expected as contenders delay early campaigning.
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M. D. Wiggins
Pri
Utsey pleads guilty in four burglary and larceny cases
Neal Utsey described as a clever negro burglar pleads guilty to three burglary and grand larceny charges. Arraigned before Circuit Judge James E Horton on four counts, Utsey admitted to the Roberts Store and Doss automobile thefts at Hartselle and a Parkville burglary. He remains jailed to await sentencing by Judge Horton.
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Neal Utsey
James E. Horton
Utsey
Roberts
Hartselle
Wade Wright
Yassar
Parkville
Iictment
C. OC. Doss
Harselle
Horton
Davis
Morgan County
Liberty
Pneumonia Epidemic Believed to Be Abating
Reports from across the county say the pneumonia and cold fever outbreak is believed to be abating. Despite several deaths and many serious cases since the illness appeared, the disease's grip seems to be loosening.
Moorman Re-elected Head Of Scout Workers Council
Dr M R Moorman was re elected chairman of the Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts of America at a Huntsville meeting where the year's work was outlined. Lawrence Goldsmith was re elected treasurer attending from De.
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M. R. Moorman
Tennessee Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
Council
Huntsville
Lawrence Goldsmith
Taft Smiles Despite Inability to Talk in Final Days
Washington February 28. William Howard Taft’s life neared its end with a flicker of his famous smile. Doctors reported him slightly weaker and able to take little nourishment while noting no decisive change in the prior 24 hours. Taft, former President and Chief Justice, recognized visitors and remained unable to speak.
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Washington
William Howard Taft
Francis Hagner
Taft
Child Welfare Meeting Opens Regional Conference in Birmingham
Dr OC C Carstens executive director of the Child Welfare League of America outlines Southern state concerns at the Birmingham regional conference. He cites preserving home ties aiding mentally backward children parental responsibility and social work training as key issues and criticizes child placing agencies for breaking up homes. Governor Bibb Graves and H E Barnard will speak at tonight's dinner.
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Birmingham
Ala
OC. C. Carstens
Child Welfare League of America
League
Carstens
Dr. Carstens
Bibb Graves
H. E Barnard
White House
Regional Worker Decatur Visitor Decatur Moves to Athens
W. E. Janin of Memphis a real estate worker from the Bay of America visited Decatur on vision day and traveled to Athens. The regional representative serves the Tennessee Valley to aid in preparing the year's work in this area.
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W. E. Janin
Memphis
Bay of America
Decatur
Two Victims Found Unconscious in Birmingham Street
Two people were found unconscious in downtown Birmingham with serious injuries. Lela Mason, 23, remained hospitalized with a broken back and dislocated hip after a fall from a South Twentieth Street window. E W Clary was being held for questioning. George Brothers, a former sailor from Boston, was found with a fractured skull on the Northside and gave details of the attack.
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Birmingham
Ala
Lela Mason
South Twentieth Street
E. W. Clary
George Brothers
Brothers
Boston
Carmichael May Announce Senate Candidacy in Alabama
Reports in Decatur say A H Carmichael of Tusumbia will announce his bid for the Democratic nomination for senator this week. Observers note he would oppose Bankhead in the primary, with Heflin barred from ballot access after state committee action.
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Decatur
A. H. Carmichael
Tuscumbia
Carmichael
Bankhead
Heflin
State Executive Committee
Recaptured inmate narrows jail break to three fugitives
County officers report Tom Stover, one of nine escapees from the county jail, recaptured for forgery. Only Henry Jackson, Tom Ross, and Steve Murphy remain at large as the manhunt continues with Sheriff Davis bedridden at the hospital.
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Tom Stover
Liberty
Stover
Henry Jackson
Tom Ross
Steve Murphy
Davis
Recall of Arms Delegation Asked
The recall of the American delegation from the London naval arms conference was proposed in the Senate by Sen. McKellar of Tennessee who argued there is no opportunity for naval reduction or disarmament. Sen. Vandenberg of Michigan countered that McKellar’s view was premature and based on incomplete information.
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Washington
Senate
McKellar
Tennessee
Not Guilty Plea Shown in Circuit Court
Everett Gilliam charged with burglary and grand larceny pleaded not guilty before Judge James E. Horton in circuit court. Evidence to be heard on March 10.
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Everett Gilliam
James E. Horton
National Airways System leases 100 acres for Decatur airport
The National Airways System Inc and Farmers and Merchants Bank of Athens sign a one year lease with a one year option to purchase the 204 acre tract for the Decatur airport. Ditches will be filled and three runways laid out over about ten days. About 75 residents have applied to buy stock in the Airways system, with $15 000 to be raised, stock sold in $10 shares with ten preferred for one common.
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National Airways System, Inc
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Athens
Decatur
Airways Company
National Airways System
Alabama Securities Commission
Business growth shown in report across Atlanta district
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta sixth district monthly review shows a 26 percent rise in January building permits across 20 reporting cities vs December. Savings deposits from 74 member banks also rose in January, with Nashville, Tennessee posting the largest increase.
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Atlanta
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Nashville
Tenn
Admits Making Of Intoxicant Plea In Circuit Court
The defendant pleaded guilty at arraignment before Judge James Horton in Circuit Court here. Judge Horton is expected to pass sentence before the term adjourns.
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James&, Horton
Ctrcuit
Horton
Not Guilty Plea Entered in Bigamy Case
Obie Anders alias Roy Anders was arraigned and entered a not guilty plea. His case was set for trial on Monday March 10.
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Obie Anders
Roy Anders
Doctor Snook to Die in Ohio Electric Chair
Dr. James Howard Snook, 50, former Ohio State University veterinary surgery professor, is to be executed for the murder of his coed mistress Theora Hix. He spent his final day preparing for death at the 7:30 p.m. execution hour as guards feared he might break.
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Columbus
James Howard Snook
Ohio State University
Theora Hix
Snook
Ohio
Aector
Snooks
Lebanon
Common Pleas Court
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