Four in Austinville Family Stricken by Milk Poisoning
Jean Justice Mrs Justice and their two children Miss Mary Ellen and Thomas Justice were reported seriously ill from suspected poisoned milk. All attended the funeral of Ruth Puckett at the Austinville Baptist Church and fell ill during or after the service, with medical aid given and the family later pronounced out of danger.
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Jean Justice
Justice
Mary Ellen
Thomas Justice
Austinville
Pe Ae
Ruth Puckett
Austinville Baptist Church
Frank Chenault
Better Market Will Raise Cotton Grades
Chancellor James B. Newman ruled the 100 bonus to each legislator unconstitutional and void. The state may appeal, with a temporary injunction against payment. Mrs. Austin Peay, widow of the former governor, sought the injunction directed at the state comptroller and treasury. The measure passed December 14 as an expense allowance.
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Nashville
Tenn
James B. Newman
State Supreme Court
Austin Peay
State Comptroller
State Treasury
Ee Ee
Henry H. Horton
Inspector Garvin Shot In Detroit Street Ambush
Inspector Henry J. Garvin head of Detroit crime squad was fired on at 8 am by men in a large black sedan. Twelve shots struck. an 11 year old girl Lois was wounded in the head. Garvin served with the department since 1914 and led the bomb and crime squad since 1927.
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Detroit
Henry J. Garvin
Ers
Lois
Garvin
Ber
Kiwanis leaders plan 1930 agriculture program
Dr. Mel Jackson of Kiwanis International will visit Decatur next Thursday to confer with local Kiwanis agricultural leaders on the year’s plans. He is based in Birmingham and will be accompanied by Howard Yielding of Birmingham who funds a trophy for outstanding Alabama agricultural aid.
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Mel Jackson
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis Agricultural Committee
Jackson
Birmingham
Howard Yielding
Alabama
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
J. W. Clapton
Decatur Kiwanis
New Building Code May Be Discussed
The proposed building code for the city may be submitted to the board of mayor and aldermen in regular session this evening. The council has been considering an ordinance to increase fire safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Local Tailor Executive Herbert Odom Visits
Herbert Odom, former resident and longtime associate of E. V. Price and Co, Chicago tailor, is spending several days in town on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Odom
E. V. Price
Oco
Chicago
Closing Cotton Quotations From New York and New Orleans
Closing quotations for cotton futures and spot prices in New York and New Orleans. Data list open high low and close for Jan Mar July contracts, with spot prices noted for New York and New Orleans. Prices shown include Jan futures around 7.28 to 7.34 and December equivalents, reflecting cotton market activity.
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New Orleans
New York
Suit Follows No Split of Prize Awards
K G Walls sues Marvin Smith in circuit court claiming $300 due after a trades day event at Sello and Woodland Mills. Walls says 160 merchant tickets and 40 from the defendants were pooled to go to Hartselle for a touring car prize on October 10. He alleges a ticket in the pool entitled the car and the defendant drove it home then sold it for half the proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. G. Walls
Marvin Smith
Selle and Woodland Mills
Walls
Hartselle
Oocomes
Sechae Vial
No one barred in Jefferson County primary vote row
The Jefferson county democratic executive committee refused to bar candidates for county office based on how they voted in the last general election. The panel said candidates must uphold party principles and back primary nominees, while allowing all Democrats to vote. Senator Heflin criticized the state committee, likening it to Mussolini.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
Democratic Executive Committee
State Central Committee
al E. Smith
State Committee
Jefferson County Committee
United States
J. Thomas Heflin
Hugh Locke
Heflin
Mussolini
Italy
Love Spurned Girl Ends Life After Plea Fails
In Shreveport Louisiana Miss Lillie Dugas twenty fired two shots at I C Miller twenty four a filling station employee then shot herself. Coroner W P Butler said she died by her own action and left three unopened letters in her purse.
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Shreveport
I. C. Miller
Lillie Dugas
Miller
W. P. Butler
Councillor Hamilton Visits Huntsville Junior Order Lodge
Judge F. M. Hamilton of Decatur, state councillor of the Junior Order United American Mechanics, visited the Monte Sano lodge at Huntsville. He outlined next year’s work and reviewed the past year’s accomplishments while speakers B. D. Meadors W. J. Nesbit A. G. Patterson and H. M. Layman spoke.
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F. M. Hamilton
Decatur
United American Mechanics
Monte Sano Lodge
Order
Huntsville
Hamilton
B. D. Meadors
W. J. Nesbitt
A. G. Patterson
H. M. Layman
Y Membership Campaign Plans At Local Y M C A
Workers in the railroad Y M C A membership and financial drive show strong enthusiasm after a pep meeting. Under C W Matthews, master mechanic, plans include selling membership card No 1 to the highest bidder and a campaign kickoff Monday January 13 through Saturday.
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C. W. Matthews
S. B. Arvidson
J. K. Walsh
Matthews
All Uptown
Surge of Litigation In Circuit Court
The number of suits filed in circuit court since the last term indicates a broad wave of litigation. Many heavy damage cases have been brought forward and attorneys prepare for their turn on the dock as proceedings unfold.
First Kiwanis Officers Meet as Decatur Club Opens Year
J C White presided at the Decatur Kiwanis Club noon meeting at the Y M C A marking the first meeting of the year 1930. He succeeds H L Peterson as president and led a business focused program. Treasurer E J Polhill reported six years of service and begins a seventh term in that role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. White
Decatur Kiwanis
Mr. White
H. L. Peterson
E. J. Polhill
Morgan County Health Unit December Report Preview
The Morgan county health unit December report is being prepared for publication by secretary Mrs. Odo Smith. The article notes the report should be ready on Friday and will detail the department’s varied activities during the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Health Unit
Odo Smith
Pythians Plan Splendid Meet in North Alabama
Pythians from northern Alabama are expected to gather here next Monday night for the Tennessee Valley Pythian Club meeting recently organized. An excellent program is being arranged and full attendance is anticipated.
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Alabama
Tennessee Valley Pythian Club
Institute Set for January 10 at Hartsille Methodist church
The Dera District institute is scheduled for January 10 at Hartsille Methodist church. It will be a one day session. Poster K Gamble, missionary secretary of the conference, is expected to lead the event.
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Dera District
Hartsille Methodist Church
Poster K. Gamble
First Methodist Pastor Returns From Huntsville Visit
Pastor Caste B. Bere and Mrs. Boyd, wife of E. Boyd, pastor at First Methodist church, have returned from a trip to relatives in Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caste B. Bere
Ge E. Boyd
First Methodist Church
Mrs. Boyd
Huntsville
Industrial alcohol leaks challenge Hoover era enforcement
President Hoover s law enforcement commission and dry leaders agree industrial alcohol leaks pose the era s hardest problem for prohibition. A preliminary congressional report will omit the issue while calls for a full investigation of the permit system widen among Senators Borah Jones Capper and other Republicans.
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Francis M. Stephenson
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Congressional
Prohibition
Congress
Borah
Idaho
Jones
Law Commission
Capper
Kansas
Joint Meeting of Lodges in Winona Set Friday
Winona council plans a joint meeting of three local Junior Order United American Mechanics lodges Friday at 7 30 p m. Officers will be installed, Prof BE L Hays county superintendent will discuss rural school progress, Melvin Hutson deputy national councillor will outline the order policies, a past master's jewel will be awarded, A G Patterson speaks on American Citizenship, and refreshments follow.
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Winona
United American Mechanics
BE L Hays
Melvin Hutson
A. G. Patterson
Mrs Mason Dies At Capital Home
Mrs. Z B Mason former local resident died Wednesday morning at her Washington DC home. The Memphis Saul wa s al日晚 funeral services set for Saturday at 11 at city cemetery with interment there. She is survived by a son, W of Corinth Mississippi.
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Z. B. Mason
Khdown
Washington, D. C
Memphis
City Cemetery
Corinth
Cease
Freight depot man praises The Daily as very interesting
Herman Stinson formerly of the Louisville and Nashville freight depot at Cullman now with the Louisville and Nashville freight depot personnel here commends The Daily. He says it is one of the most interesting newspapers he reads and compares favorably with papers from much larger cities.
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Herman Stinson
Louisville and Nashville
Cullman
Stinson
Liquors Blamed for Five Deaths in New Year’s Flush
New Year’s Eve festivities left 79 people treated for alcoholism as deaths were linked to liquor. Authorities found bodies on streets and in homes, with an autopsy ordered to probe possible poison liquor. Bellevue hospital reported several acute cases, while police noted disorderly crowds and extensive business in hotels and night clubs.
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Obe
Jamans
Ene Nomi
Bellevue Hospital
Ejners
Bellevue
Tombs Court
Adolph Stern
Iowa Gains Independence After Big Ten Expulsion
Iowa's Big Ten removal took effect January 1 and left the school to operate independently. Officials cited multiple athletic infractions that sparked the conference’s action and prompted the university to stand on its own.
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Iowa
Big Ten
Physician Dies Of Blood Poisoning In New Orleans
New Orleans January 2 Dr F P W L B sg wy of infirmary a noted physician died early today after a month long battle with a rare blood poisoning. He had specialized in this form and discovered a treatment. Doctors injected a serum from Dr Wipperman’s discovery and amputated one of his feet in an effort to save him. He was a World War veteran and had held senior roles in clinics in Minnesota and Illinois. He was 51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Wipperman
Minnesota
Illinois
Interest in Berkstresser Greek class at First Baptist
Interest is being taken in a Greek class to be organized Monday at the First Baptist Church by Rev J E Berkstresser. Announcement made yesterday. The first class will meet at 7 o clock Monday evening and all are invited to attend.
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Baptist Church
Record Amount Asked in Suits in 1929 Wreck
The new filings push the total sought in wreck lawsuits to 52 million dollars, possibly the county’s largest auto accident claim. Ten nie Maxwell seeks 5 thousand for injuries from Mr Bradford, and Ercie Barnett requests 5 thousand. Adam Gobble sues Bradford for 1 thousand over truck damages.
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Wright & McAfee
Tennie Maxwell
Bradford
Ercie Barnett
Adam Gobble
Mr. Bradford
Cup Committee Formed to Pick Decatur Citizen of the Year
Appointments from Decatur civic clubs and the city council complete for the loving cup committee. PF A Bloodworth O J Shepard Miss Ruby S Jones Joseph A Woods Dr H D Greer chosen to join the Decatur Kiwanis club and civic groups. Initial session tentatively set for Friday night.
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Decatur
Decatur Kiwanis Club
PF. A. Bloodworth
City of
O. J. Shepard
American Legion
Ruby 5. Jones
Pilot Club
Joseph. A. Woods
Junior Chamber of Commerce
H. D. Greer
Decatur Public Affairs
City Council
Kiwanis Club
Merchants Near Completion of Stock Taking for Mid Winter Sales
Decatur merchants have nearly completed inventory of on hand goods and expect to launch annual mid winter clearance sales soon. The note indicates inventories are wrapping up and shoppers can anticipate sales events shortly.
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Decatur
January Visit Scheduled for VST ADS Tour Plan
VST ADS and its associates plan a first visit in January with further tours for the year. The itinerary for the full year has not yet been completed.
Miss Newton Improving Slowly
Friends note gradual recovery of Miss Newton daughter of Rev and Mrs Newton of Ninth Street after illness.
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Miss Newton
Newton
and . M M. Newton
Ninth Street
DeMolay Commandery No Knights Templar Meeting
DeMolay Commandery No Knights Templar will meet this evening at 7 30. All members are requested to be present.
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Knights Templar
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Jefferson CO
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