Bank bookkeeper abducted by trio in Huntsville hijacking
Jimmy Edwards, bookkeeper for Tennessee Valley Bank, was forced at gunpoint to accompany three men as they hijacked his car. Blindfolded and robbed of 25 cents and his cigarettes, he was released on the outskirts of Huntsville after the men drove him around Decatur and toward Huntsville.
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Jimmy 8
Edwards
Tennessee Valley Bank
Huntsville
Decatur
Federal Building
Cherry Street
Canal
Two Held in Death of Young Girl in Norwood
Police charge Ahmeed with murder and Allie with being an accessory after a girl from the Keras household is found slain in Norwood. The Keras family mourns the loss as investigators pursue the case.
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Norwood
Ahmeed
Keras
Allie
Ahmeed Orsman
Allie Orsman
Mass
Anealy Keras
Baptist Association Meets at Bethel Church January 10
The Morgan County Baptist Association holds its monthly session at Bethel Baptist Church on January 10 all day. The program includes devotional by Rev. J. T. Blankenship, talks by W. R. Spight and John Maguire, an inspirational sermon by Rev. A. L. Dulin, and a sandwich lunch for messengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Baptist Association
Bethel Baptist Church
J. T. Blankenship
W. R. Spight
John Maguire
A. L. Dulin
Girls Hi Y Club Meets at Central High School
The Central High School Girls Hi Y club met Thursday after noon at 3 o clock with President Jeanne Draper presiding. Beatrice Sivley briefed on holiday club actions while the group discussed Christmas charity deeds to highlight their activities in the new year.
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Central High School
Jeanne Draper
Beatrice Sivley
Limestone Baptists Gather Wednesday
The Limestone County Baptist Association holds its annual meeting at the First Baptist Church in Athens on Wednesday with Dr. W. N. Gardner of Athens presiding. State Baptist leaders are expected to attend and a banquet dinner will be served, hoping to complete the sessions in one day.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
W. N. Gardner
New Outbreak in Eastern Theatre of War Reported
An Associated Press report says hostilities renewed as Chinese and Japanese troops face off across the river between Shanhaikwan and Chinwangtao. Shanghai noted rifle fire and Peiping dispatches claim Japanese planes bombarded villages north of Shanhaikwan signaling a broader Jehol campaign.
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Associated Press
Shanhaikwan
Chinwangtao
Shanghai
Peiping
Jehol
Two Men Held on Liquor Charges in Eva Raid
Leander Puckett and Carl Patton were jailed in Morgan County after a Thursday raid in Eva. Officers report they were charged with manufacturing whiskey. a copper still and six gallons of whiskey were seized. The men fled but were captured and likely to be transferred to Huntsville this afternoon.
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Leander Puckett
Carl Patton
Morgan County
Puckett
Patton
Sermon Series to Start Sunday at Westminster Church
A series of sermons on The Ten Commandments will be inaugurated Sunday evening at the vesper hour at Westminster Presbyterian Church by Rev. E N Hart. The public is cordially invited to hear the entire series.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
E. N. Hart
Democrats Seek War‑Era Income Tax Rates Increase
The conference in New York approved new income tax rates to be the highest since 1920, starting two percent higher than this year. The plan taxes all unmarried earners over $1,000 and all married couples over $2,000, with changes in exemptions and a gasoline tax proposal and a $100 million cut in Hoover era appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
United States
Three Donaldson Family Slain in Washington DC
In Washington DC Charles Donaldson, a brother of Silas Donaldson, killed Silas his son George 16 and daughter Mary 14 after breaking into their bedroom. He then felled Silas in a brutal struggle. Relatives say the brother in law, a steam engineer at police headquarters, lived in the house and had quarrels over cohabitation. Mrs Donaldson and three others not clearly described are involved in the ongoing family tragedy.
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Walington
D. C
Donaldson
Silas
Charles Donaldson
Charles
George
Mary
Million Loaned to Alabama Counties
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation loaned Alabama 950000 in relief funds for January and February. The loan will meet the needs of 24 cities, the names of which were disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Reconstruction Corporation
Alabama
Little Kay Edmondson Improves After Pneumonia Attack
Woodland Mills residents report child patient Kay Edmondson is much better following a severe pneumonia attack. Doctors say she is responding to treatment and shows signs of recovery.
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Woodland Mills
Kay Edmondson
Morgan County Teachers Seek 25 Percent Pay Cut Across State
Morgan County Teachers' Association calls for a 25 percent salary reduction for all educators and state workers in the 1932-33 second term. They ask Alabama legislators to pass emergency laws, reopen county schools January 9, and extend reductions to constitutional officers on term expirations or via amending provisions.
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Morgan County Teachers’ Association
State Department of Education
Alabama
Morgan County
Goodyear Service executive travels for business
Out of town Henry Cullom of the Goodyear Service is away today on a business mission, city resident reports.
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Henry Cullom
Goodyear Service
Arrests Loom If Truck Law Is Not Obeyed
Montgomery issues strong warning that arrests will begin for truck and bus owners who fail to comply with the Tidwell measures. A state licensing inspector said enforcement plans are in place and owners can visit the office for any unclear provisions.
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Montgomery
Eeee
Rae
Effe
Tidwell
Movie Star Loses Jewels In Robbery At Home
Betty Compson reports a robber dressed as a messenger boy entered her Hollywood home, bound and gagged her and E. D. Leshin, took jewelry valued at 40000 dollars, and escaped. The actress said the thief forced her to reveal the hiding place before fleeing. The jewelry was insured.
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Hollywood
Calif
Betty Compson
E. D. Leshin
Miss Compson
Leshin
Tennessee River Falls Slowly Says Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau reported at 7 am the river measured 20.4 feet, only two tenths lower than the previous two days. Inundated areas remained underwater along the Tennessee River and backwater stages showed little change. The Limestone County flood areas to Belle Mina and Mooresville continued to hold up.
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Tennessee
Limestone County
Belle Mina
Mooresville
Moulton Parents Meet on Teaching Internationalism and Thrift
The Moulton Parent-Teachers Association held its January session in the county high school vocational building. Mrs. T. F. Almon spoke on Teaching Internationalism, Mrs. L. F. Howell on Teaching Thrift, and Miss Mary B. Pickrel on Putting Leisure Time to Work. Attendees discussed aiding children during school suspensions and decided to sponsor community meetings in the coming months even if schools remain closed.
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Moulton
Ala
Parent-Teachers’ Association
T. F. Almon
L. F. Howell
Mary B. Pickrel
Proceeding Monday in Newton's Case at Morgan County Court
A habeas corpus proceeding is set for Monday at 1 p.m. before Judge W. W. Callahan at the Morgan County Courthouse. Defendant Clifford Newton, charged with murder in the death of Buck Manus, will be represented by J. N. Powell. Newton has had a preliminary hearing.
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Morgan County
W. W. Callahan
Clifford Newton
Buck Manus
J. N. Powell
Newton
Manus
Postmaster L. A. Day Hospitilized for Treatment
Postmaster L. A. Day is receiving treatment in the Benevolent Hospital and is reported doing fairly well. Day recently returned from a Birmingham hospital.
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Postmaster Day
Postmaster L. A. Day
Benevolent Hospital
Birmingham
Drunk Driving Man Fined in Police Court
A white man was fined $28.60 for driving a car while intoxicated in police court today. A black man also faced a similar fine for violation of prohibition laws. One negro case was dismissed for failure to pay sanitary fees.
Morgan County Medical Society elects health officer and board member
The Morgan County Medical Society declared the county health officer position vacant and elected Dr. J. B. Elliot of Falkville as health officer. Seventeen of 26 physicians attended. Dr. J. A. Howle of Parkville was named a permanent board of health member. The group sent resolutions to the State Board of Health for approval while current staff continues duties.
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Morgan County Medical Society
Morgan County
J. B. Elliot
Falkville
Medical Society
J. A. Howle
Parkville
Board of Health
T. J. Russell
Woodland Mills
H. C. McRee
Morgan County Board of Health
State Board of Health
State Board
Morgan County Singers Attend Falkville Winter Session
Morgan County singers head to Falkville High School for a two day winter singing convention. Sessions start at ten each morning with no night program. Oak Ridge and Eva are among contenders for the next convention, and quartets from Lawrenceburg and Cleveland, Tennessee will perform.
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Morgan County
Todey
Falkville
Falkville High School
Oak Ridge
Eva
Vaughn
Lawrenceberg
McCoy
Cleveland, Tenn
Willoughby
Morgan, Lawrence
Limestone
Cullman Counties
Community House Seeks Used Plumbing Fixtures
West Market street community house appeals for help with plumbing by requesting a sink bathtub and lavatory. Residents with any of these articles are asked to contact community house officials.
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West Market Street
Community House
Rabies Treatments Totaled 720 for 1982
The Tennessee Valley Laboratory issued 73 anti rabies treatments in December raising the annual total to 720. Treatments were distributed across all counties served by the laboratory, not limited to this county.
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Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Fire damages residence of Will Pendleton in pantry blaze
Slight damage was caused to the home of Will Pendleton at 506 West Market Street on Thursday afternoon when a clothes pantry caught fire. The fire department responded and extinguished the flames.
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Will Pendleton
West Market ‘Street
Tkedenaste
Former Chief to Be Laid to Rest in Native State
Calvin Coolidge will be laid to rest in Plymouth Vermont after simple services in Northampton Massachusetts with burial beside his father and son. The funeral, planned for Saturday at Edwards Congregational Church, will honor the former president who died at his home.
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Northampton
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
Vermont
Calvin
John Coolidge
Edward T. Clark
Harry Ross
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