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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1935
Page
2
Sheriff details a July incident in which six to eight men entered a jail cell, killed Jerome Wilson with a hammer, and left the weapon behind. Wilson, initially convicted and scheduled for execution, was granted a new trial by the State Supreme Court, while deputies seek suspects.
Roland G. Langley and W. J. Williams take active charge of the Sinclair Bee Line Service Station. Located south of the Keller Memorial Bridge, the station was previously run by Carl Arantz, now entering the restaurant field. Langley comes from the Goodyear service background and Williams formerly operated Williams Bus Lines to Wheeler. Drive by, we will appreciate your visit.
J A Ridgely 75 general freight agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad died at home after a short illness. He served the railroad for more than 40 years and was a member of the Association of American Traffic Officers, well known among railroad men nationwide.
Post No 10 of the Spanish American War veterans will meet at the Morgan county courthouse at 2 PM Sunday to elect officers for 1935. Adjutant J H Albes says the post has an invitation to join the inaugural parade in Montgomery on Monday, but it is unclear if Decatur veterans will attend.
William Gee a respected Decatur Black man and husband of Carrie Gee died Friday night at his home on 9th Avenue west. He worked for years as a mechanic with the Louisville and Nashville railway. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 PM at King Memorial church west Lafayette street conducted by Rev Dunn. Sykes Funeral Home in charge.
The Morgan County High School National Honor Society met with Prof. W P Snuggs to elect officers Tara Whitten is president Eleanor Wilson is vice president Nelle Sample is secretary treasurer The chapter grows from last year’s charter members and is selected by faculty on scholarship service character and loyalty A tuberculosis association meeting followed at city hall with Miss Pugh health nurse outlining sanatorium plans and TVA role The text ends noting an old fashion spelling bee will occur.
Wallace Barber Jr a seven year old resident near Whiteside sustained a broken right arm and leg when struck by a truck on Bee Line highway. He was hospitalized at Benevolent Society and expected to be discharged today.
About twelve hundred hunger marchers converged on Paris seeking higher dole and coats but were repelled by police armored with steel helmets near the city gates. West side demonstrators entered for mass meetings as cold weather and snow hindered their trek.
Athens Alabama residents hosted multiple social events including a buffet at the Rosenall home on Madison Street with a guest list of prominent locals and Birmingham visitors. Other gatherings featured bridge luncheons, contract games, and an Athenian Club meeting with a review of Captain Nicholas by Hugh Walpole.
In this Curious World feature Ferguson explains snakes can travel on rough surfaces using scales on the underside to grip. They cannot progress on glass due to smoothness. The piece previews the next question about Molevan crossing streams.
About 1800 children attended a morning Popeye show at the Capitol Theatre. The event was sponsored by The Daily and the Capitol Theatre, providing free entertainment for young attendees.
The American Federation of Labor forecast gradual business improvement in 1935. It projects the upswing will create jobs for about 1,000,000 of roughly 11,469,000 unemployed workers, with overall employment still far below normal.
The Daily and the Capitol Theatre hosted a children friendly matinee featuring Popeye in Sock-a-bye Baby and Rin Tin Tin Jr in Wolf Dog with Frankie Darro. The organizers thank the children for their good behavior and appreciation of the special program.
The piece reports on high level debate over how a Supreme Court ruling on gold clauses could affect the New Deal monetary program. Senators discuss plans to expand the court and potential consequences, while banking committee members caution against quick fixes amid the looming decision. Chief Justice Hughes questions government rights in contracts as five gold cases conclude.
About 241 contested absentee ballots from DeKalb County will be tabulated at 3 p m Monday at the State Capitol. The ballots were returned from Fort Payne by sergeant at arms Walter K McAdory as the House Credentials committee completes its investigation despite Norman Wilkes withdrawal in favor of Democrat R L Tolbert.
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