Witch-Craft Slayer Defended On Insanity Plea
John H. Blymyer, charged with murder in the Reymeyer case, may be defended as insane citing a belief in witchcraft. Attorney Herbert B. Cohen indicated Blymyer escaped a Harrisburg asylum and that witchcraft evidence could prove mental defect. Trial opened with testimony that Blymyer claimed to have “got the witch” as accomplices Hess and Curry faced murder charges.
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York
Herbert B. Cohen
John H. Blymyer
Nelson B. Reymeyer
Blymyer
Harrisburg
Cohen
Wilbert G. Hess
John Curry
Whari Slaughter
Amos W. Herrmann
Hess
Reymeyer
Clayton Hess
Curry
Commonwealth
Rehmeyer
Hexer
Hermann
Ray P. Sherwood
Adjudge Fate In Experiment On 15-Year-Old Robber
Arthur Berry, 15, awaiting either death or freedom after a brain abscess operation in Cleveland. Federal Judge Paul Jones deferred a one year sentence for robbing the New Philadelphia post office to allow the experiment aimed at curing his criminal tendencies. Irene Nungesser urged the operation after Berry admitted taking sixty letters from a mailbox, containing about 1000 dollars in checks. The verdict followed a trial two weeks earlier and Berry’s headaches led to discovery of the abscess during an X-ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Arthur Berry
Paul Jones
Washington Army Training School
Philadelphia
Gvernment
Arthur
Irene Nungesser
Ohio Cities Telephone Company
Miss Nungesser
Life-for-Pint Law Faces Revisions In Michigan
Michigan lawmakers debate amending the habitual criminal provision that imposes life imprisonment for a fourth liquor offense. The law, dubbed life for a pint, drew national scrutiny after cases involving Etta Mae Miller and Channie Tripp. Critics urge change while the Anti-Saloon League defends the stringency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Fred W. Green
Anti-Saloon League
Green
New York
Fred Palm
Michigan
Palm
Etta Mae Miller
Channie Tripp
Flint
Muskegon County
Alec Zach
State Anti-Saloon League
Edith Mae Miller
Influenza Epidemic Easing in Morgan County Region
Health officials in Morgan County and statewide report the two week influenza surge is waning with a expected pronounced recession this week. Dr D G Gill of the state board of health predicts fewer new cases as county units report declines and druggists note fewer prescriptions in the past 48 hours. Morgan County health officer H C McRee confirms improvement and local doctors report easing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
D. G. Gill
State Board of Health
H. C. McRee
Morgan County
Associated Press
Hospital Board Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday
Officials of the Benevolent Society hospital reminded trustees to attend the meeting Wednesday afternoon at the hospital. Every member was urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Benevolent Society Hospital
Board of Trustees
YMCA Drive Opens After Delayed Start
The annual YMCA membership drive, aimed at 1,200 members, finally opened this morning after a Monday layoff at the Louisville and Nashville shops. Workers in the plant split into two groups to lift the quota while the city drive targets a $3,000 boys work budget with about $1,600 in pledges reported so far.
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Louisville & Nashville
Snodgrass Named Secretary of Iron and Steel Firm
John A. Snodgrass of Greenville South Carolina was elected secretary at the annual stockholders meeting of the Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company. R L Stephenson of Columbus Mississippi was chosen to fill a vacancy on the board. Snodgrass will also head a new 1929 advertising department handling local national and direct mail advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Snodgrass
Decatur Cornice and Roofing
Greenville
S. C
Iron and
R. L. Stephenson
Columbus
Miss
H. R. Davis
Snodgrass
Back on Job at City Hall After Illness
Henry Hartung, a veteran city employee, returns to work at city hall after recovering from influenza and a relapse. John Wilks, a city clerk's office attache, also returns after suffering flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hartung
John Wilks
Morgan County National Bank Holds Annual Meeting
Morgan County National Bank reports an 8 percent dividend and added earnings of 5384.43, with deposits rising over last year. J N Gibson joins the board, alongside directors re elected including H B Beard and F A Bloodworth. Officers to be elected tonight as stockholders meet amid three bank gatherings today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County National Bank
J. N Gibson
Holland-Blow Stave Company
H. B. Beard
F. A. Bloodworth
H. D. Davis
Atlee H. Hoff
B. L. Malone
Youth Injured as Shovel Swings In Road Work Near Flint
Roy Smith a 15 year old Flint resident was injured when a steam shovel swung into him as crews worked on a nearby road Just south of Flint the shovel ridered into the mule he was riding killing the animal The operator acted quickly steering the machine away The boy was taken to Hartselle for care and then returned home authorities believe timely action saved his life
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Roy Smith
Flint
Bessemer Engineering and Construction Co
Hartselle
Urges Members to Be Present at 7 30
B C Shelton, executive of Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce, ends term tonight and asks every member to attend the annual meeting. Officers to be elected and year’s work reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Shelton
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Riddles Pleads For Santa Return Visit After Fire Destruction
J M Riddles of Albany Route 2 asks Santa to return for his family whose home and most personal belongings were destroyed in a Christmas day fire. He says the family of four, including a 15 year old daughter and a 13 year old son, were at church when flames swept through. Only the clothes they wore were saved. They seek clothing, money or any aid to get back on their feet.
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Santa Claus
J. M. Riddles
Albany
Mr. Riddles
Bones from lake aid Coffee murder case in Alabama
Charred bone fragments found on Hal's Lake banks near Mobile are believed to be part of C C Coffee who vanished November 12. Deputy S G Tucker ordered the samples sent to Montgomery for analysis after Solicitor Joe Pelham discussed the action with Attorney General Charlie C McCall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal's Lake
C. C. Coffee
Montgomery
S. G. Tucker
Washington County
Joe Pelham
Chatom
Pelham
Charlie C. McCall
Albert Bedwell
Calvert
Coffee
Bedwell
R. C. Howell
Liberty
Conferences Set by Rev R T Tyler in District
Rev R T Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district will travel to Hartselle Wednesday evening to conduct a quarterly conference and then hold a conference in Athens on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Hartselle
Athens
Found Dead in Bed at Lacey Springs Pioneer James Wilson
James Wilson 85 a long illness survivor of Lacey Springs Morgan County was found dead in bed Thursday morning by his son Walter Wilson. Mrs Wilson in serious condition. Funeral services held Friday Union Grove church Rev J W Bowling officiating. Interment at Union Grove. Survived by wife one son and two daughters.
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James Wilson
Lacey's Spring
Morgan County
Walter Wilson
Wilson
Union Grove
J. W. Bowling
Mrs Mason and daughter rush to Birmingham for ill son
Mrs E Mason and her daughter Geneva traveled to Birmingham today to be with her son James Mason who is seriously ill with influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Mason
Geneva
Birmingham
James Mason
Mason
Flint Resident Dorris McClanahan Ill with influenza
McClanahan is III Dorris McClanahan a prominent Flint resident is very ill suffering an attack of influenza at the present time.
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McClanahan
Dorris McClanahan
Flint
Interference Suspected On City Power Lines
A Decatur resident from the eastern city area reports radio reception improved when street lights are off and worsened when lights are on, suggesting interference on local power lines. Public utilities seek the disturbance source away from town while radio dealers say the issue deters sales.
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Decatur
Westward Tourer Recalls Warm Train Ride and Snowy Stop
Lanear Royer recounts a cross country trip with Mrs. Royer and granddaughter Martha Neal Lee. He notes warm Pullman conditions then 15 inches of snow in Gallup Arizona. The journey includes Fresno and San Francisco, with a Portland visit to Lanear Royer Jr. and Cecil Royer. He recalls Alonzo Meeker's death and a funeral wagon replica, praising West Coast hospitality and Oregon’s million dollar Best Inn for touring visitors.
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Lanear Royer
San Francisco
Portland
Oregon
Royer
Cecil
Alonzo Meeker
Meeker
Pioneer
Roger
West Coast
West
Sparkman in City on Business While Recovering from Flu
W. J. Sparkman, Oak Ridge resident, arrived in the city on a business mission and is just recovering from an influenza attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Sparkman
Oak Ridge
Mr. Sparkman
Higdon Succeeds Vann at Penney’s
H. H. Higdon will become manager of the J C Penney store in Decatur effective January 15, succeeding H L Vann who leaves in February for Eastland Texas. The promotion honors both men who came to Decatur at the store’s opening and helped grow business. Vann is a Kiwanis and Junior Chamber member. Higdon has been active in church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Higdon
J. C. Penney Company
Mr. Higdon
H. L. Vann
Eastland
Tex
Vann
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Higdon
Managers Meeting With Bank Today
Managers in charge of the Tennessee Valley bank, overseeing 15 branch offices, convene at headquarters to review operations and discuss financial plans and policy updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tennessee Valley Bank
Sheriff Davis III Stricken by Influenza or Illness
Sheriff Davis III fell ill with influenza and was confined to bed today in the Morgan County jail quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Morgan County
Jai
Parole Consideration for Edna Naro in 1923 Slaying Case
The Alabama pardon board on January 8 1974 took under advisement the parole request of Edna Naro a central figure in five Jefferson County court battles linked to the 1923 slaying of Ralph Roberts Edna and her husband Alf Naro are serving 20 year penitentiary terms following conviction in the Roberts murder and related cases Roberts father and Roderick Bedwell figure in continued actions surrounding the case.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Pardon Board
Edna Naro
Jefferson County
Ralph Roberts
Naro
Alf
Roberts
Roderick
Condition Improves for Patients Amid Ongoing Cases
The report states condition improves for a few serious cases that had developed earlier, with doctors noting progress and continued monitoring. Authorities urge continued caution while medical teams assess remaining patients.
Want Ads Won't Add to the Loss You Face
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Frank Hayden
Union and Planters Bank and Trust Company
Memphis
Manhattan Savings Bank and Trust Company
John Snodgrass
Sec’tary
Cornice Roofing Co
Nat’l
Gibson
Flint Youth
Santa
Mobile
Lacey Springs
Ence
Mrs. Royer
West States
Penney’s
Bank
Sheriff Davis III
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