Kiwanis Award Honors Decatur Publisher in 1928
The Decatur Daily publisher B C Shelton won the Kiwanis Lov ing Cup for public service in 1928 after a committee of local civic and official groups studied numerous public undertakings. The award will be presented at a planned public meeting, possibly January 20 at the Princess Theatre, with date subject to influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Shelton
Decatur Daily
Kiwanis Loving
Decatur
Charles Johnson
H. L. Peterson
Kiwanis Club
Princess Theatre
Newegverage
Ala
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Army Plane Question Mark Nears 300-Hour Endurance Flight
At Metropolitan Airport Los Angeles the Army monoplane Question Mark entered its fifth day of endurance flight at 7 26 am reporting excellent condition after 96 hours aloft. With 225 horsepower motors running smoothly the crew aims to extend the nonstop flight to 300 hours potentially matching or surpassing lighter-than-air endurance records as refueling allows.
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Metropolitan Airport
Los Angeles
Globe
Safe Door Is Blown Off And Cash Taken at Bottling Co
A safe at the Bottling Co was forced open and cash stolen in a break in. Local police investigate the burglary as employees report the security breach and missing funds. Investigators review shop records and nearby surveillance for clues and suspect activity.
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Bottling Co
Robbers blow safe at Coca Cola bottling plant
Night raid at the Coca Cola bottling company on Fourth Avenue and Holly Street ends with a broken front door and a blown safe. Undetermined cash and checks taken while two company tools were used, suggesting amateur thieves. Police investigation underway, with a hand axe found as a clue and a prior rash of local thefts noted.
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Cola-Cola
Fourth Avenue
Holly Street
Tom Hudson
J. E. Moody
L. R. Nash
Execution Stopped By Governor Delay In Baton Rouge
In Baton Rouge and Pranelin Louisiana on January 5 Governor Huey Long signed reprieves delaying the execution of Dr. Thomas E. Dreher and Mrs. Ata Bonner Le Bouef to next Saturday between noon and 3 pm. Sheriff Pecot reported a renewed call for a hang ing to proceed earlier, as officials scrambled amid conflicting orders. The village and jail staff waited as the case drew heated public attention and officials tried to navigate the conflicting directives.
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Baton Rouge
Long
Thomas E. Dreher
Ata Bonner le Bouef
Pranelin
Pecot
Huey T. Long
Prieve
Arthur Martel
Oscar Schneider
Sapeene-Aanl Stihieg
Expedition Goes On Bandit Hunt In Mexican Mountains
Francis Finbres leads 12 men on a two week supplies expedition into Sierra Madre terrain east of the border to locate Apaches suspected of abducting Finbres' son and raiding Bavispe country. Government officials cite cattle losses and Geronimo era remnants as motives for the hunt.
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Douglas
Ariz
Reines
Mexican Mountains
Francis
Finbres
Fausto Topeke
Sonora
Bavispe River
Agua Prieta
Here
Bavispe
Geronimo
Arizona
United States
City Council Given List of The Rulings
The Southeastern Underwriters Association has presented recommendations to Decatur city leaders affecting insurance rates. Proposals cover waterworks, fire-fighting gear, building laws, and stricter enforcement. A May 1929 deadline is cited for improvements to avoid rate increases.
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Decatur
Southeastern Underwriters Association
M. R. Rankin
Malone
New Farmer Line Being Considered for Courtland Road Area
Inquiries by residents of Courtland road section ask about installing a farmers telephone line to serve the area. Officials regard the project as very probable and expect construction in that direction at an early date.
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Courtland Road
Eleven Flu Cases In A City Family Record
Eleven cases of influenza in a single family are reported as a city record to the Morgan County health department. The notice notes a cluster within one household triggering health officials to monitor spread and advise precautions.
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Morgan County Health Department
Williamson Hurt In Tractor Accident At Limestone County
Hoyt Williamson overseer at the George Houston plantation near Belle Mine Limestone County suffered serious leg injuries Friday afternoon when a tractor started as he attempted repairs. His leg was broken and drawn beneath the vehicle. He was taken home and doctors were summoned. Williamson is a well known figure in Limestone City with many friends hopeful for a quick recovery.
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Hoyt Williamson
George Houston
Belle Mine
Limestone County
Williamson
Limestone City
Kiwanis Leaders Meet in Clanton Alabama
District trustees and chairmen from all Alabama Kiwanis clubs convene in Clanton next Friday as J W Clapton governor calls the session. Mr Clopton will plan the year 1929, aiming for a standout season in Kiwanis history across the state.
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Alabama
Clanton
Ala
J. W. Clapton
Alabama Kiwanis District
Clopton
Dr H C McRee Suffering Influenza Unable to Resume Duties at Morgan County Health Department
Dr H C McRee, though not able to return to his duties at the Morgan County health department, is up and about the house after suffering a severe influenza attack.
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H. C. McRee
Morgan County Health Department
Flu Cases in Cullman County Reported Low
J B Cassels, visiting Cullman on business, says influenza is not as rampant in Cullman as in Morgan County. He notes Cullman has far fewer flu cases than Decatur and expects conditions to improve.
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Cullman County
Morgan County
J. B. Cassels
Cullman
Decatur
Mr. Cassels
Moonshiners Show Superstitions In Raid Near Coxey
In Athens Alabama on January 5 a raid by local sheriff’s forces netted gallons of beer at a large moonshine still near Coxey. A beech tree by the site bore an Indian head carving with the words Hocus Pocus and a dog’s skull hung from a limb, symbols whose meaning remains unclear though described as epicurean in taste.
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Athens
Ala
Coxey
Shoals plan again put up to Congress
Washington January 5 A new resolution by Representative Crisp Democrat Georgia proposes completing dam number two and the nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals for fertilizer manufacture and distribution The plan mirrors last year approach that received a pocket veto from President Coolidge It drops the Cove Creek dam provision objected to by the president Another measure by Senator McKellar Democrat Tennessee follows Norris proposal from last session highlights government operation of Muscle Shoals with near identical aims
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Congress
Crisp
Democrat
Georgia
Coolidge
Cove Creek
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Car Stolen Here Found Deserted
Joseph A Woods a prominent local businessman had his car stolen last week and found abandoned in the Tri Cities. Police say the vehicle may have been used in robberies including the Meadows Drug Co burglary on Grant Street and Somerville Road. An empty poker chip box from Meadows was found inside.
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Joseph A. Woods
Tri-Cities
Mr. Woods
Meadows Drug Company
Grant Street
Somerville Road
Meadows
Warning of Dangers in Impending Weather
Physicians and health officials warn of dangers from prevalent weather conditions and urge precaution to prevent a potential rise in influenza cases in the city. The notice stresses heedful behavior during the relay weather period and calls for extra care.
Local hopes for recovery of Mr Worrell’s acquaintance
In Alabama Mr Worrell has many friends here who are hopeful for his recovery as he contends with illness or injury.
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Grin Rise
Worrell
Governor Long Grants Second Reprieve For Dreher
Baton Rouge January 5 Governor Long announces a second reprieve for Dr Dreher, noting the supreme court is wiring its instructions to him. The brief notice signals ongoing legal handling as the case moves through judicial and executive channels.
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Baton Rouge
Long
Dr. Dreher
Supreme Court
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Louisville & Nashville
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Randolph
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Ezeli Drug Company
J. E. Wilder
Simpson
Meadors
Moseley Shoe
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Farmer
Williamsson
Jim H. Carter
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