Victory Day Observance Cites Prohibition Progress Triumph
The piece recalls the nine year journey since Prohibition began, arguing saloons harmed society and that banning alcohol reduced crime and misery. It contrasts past saloon density with today, noting beer and spirits consumption before Prohibition and the broader economic and social shift toward liberty and prosperity. The sermon emphasizes leadership, public sentiment, and the moral aim of ending drink-enabled vice.
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America
Department of Life
Cnaney
United States
Uncle Sam
Prohibition Credited by Speakers as Economic Boon
Colonel O Butler, president of Connecticut Mills and Rotary member, spoke on how the dry law boosts savings, home ownership, autos, furnishings, clothing, food, recreation, and energy sectors. Secretary Whit ing and Herbert Hoover linked prohibition to prosperity, noting higher production, purchasing power, and reduced hours of labor, while warning the wets face a doomed effort to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment.
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O. Butler
Connecticut Mills Company
Danielson, Conn
Decatur Rotary Club
Connecticut
America
William F. Whiting
Commerce
Christian Science Monitor
Whiting
Herbert Hoover
Department
United States
Hoover
Pre
Massachusetts
Virginia
King Alcohol
Negro Still Held in County Jail
Willie Gillespi, an African American man, remains in the county jail awaiting a hearing after being arrested two weeks ago near Moseley Shoe Company on Second Avenue following an attempted robbery. Officers have been unable to locate any trace of a possible accomplice seen inside the store by clerk Conrad Strickland.
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Willie Gillespi
Moseley Shoe Company
Second Avenue
Conrad Strickland
Question Mark to Pass Over Alabama
The army monoplane Question Mark, fresh from a world endurance record, plans a Washington route passing Alabama within ten days. Huntsville’s Chamber of Commerce invites a landing, Huntington field praised, while Decatur will not be extended an invitation due to poor facilities.
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Army
Washington
Alabama
Huntsvie
Chamber of Commerce
Huntsville
Decatur
YMCA conducts regular recreational hour at Louisville shops
The regular recreational hour was conducted at the Louisville and Nashville shops today under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A.
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Louisville & Nashville
Pioneers Meet at Walter Camp Pioneer Club Night
The Walter Camp Pioneer club will convene tonight at seven o'clock at the venue, with members urged to attend for a regular meeting and discussion of upcoming activities.
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Walter Camp Pioneer Club
Sparkman Named Constable for Beat 10
News reports W. J. Sparkman has been appointed constable of Beat 10 after J. H. Hendon failed to qualify for the office. Hendon had been elected to the position but did not meet qualifications.
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W. J. Sparkman
Beat 10
Mr. Sparkman
J. H. Hendon
Mr. Hendon
Morgan County Baptist executive committee to meet Tuesday
Reverend J. D. Pickens urged attention to the Morgan County Baptist Association executive committee meeting set for Tuesday morning at ten o'clock in the Hartselle Baptist church. All committee members are requested to be present.
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J. D. Pickens
Morgan County Baptist Association
Hartselle Baptist Church
Davidson Named to Morgan County Jury Commission
Notice reports the appointment of W. V. Davidson, local realtor and insurance man, to the Morgan County jury commission for a four year term. He has previously served on the commission for several years.
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W. V. Davidson
Morgan County Jury Commission
Davidson
Ambitious Rotary program planned by Decatur club
The Decatur Rotary Club plans an ambitious ten week program announced at the weekly meeting. Committee chairmen reported on public relations program vocational training and community service with a partial update from the boys work committee. Further reports are due.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Turn in Your Key And Get a Refund
Postmaster W. E. Crawford advised Albany station patrons who rented boxes in the old building to turn in their keys for a refund of 20 cents per key. In the new building boxes are opened by combinations, not keys.
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W. E. Crawford
Albany
Cage Practice For Riverside High Boys Basketball
Participants in the boys basketball tournament will meet for practice Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Riverside high school gymnasium.
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Riverside High School
Reserves Meet Tuesday Afternoon in Connecticut Mills
The Girls' Reserves of the Connecticut Mills will meet at 3 30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
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The
Connecticut Mills
Daily bowlers to meet Decoras at M A alley
Schedule bulletins indicate the Daily bowlers will meet the Decoras team at the M. A. alley on Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock.
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Decoras
Child Killed By an Auto on Pike
A child was killed on the Athens Huntsville pike near Capshaw when struck by a car driven by Miss Lottie Smith. The boy was playing near the roadside with companions when the auto passed. his neck was broken.
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Ed Eee Jar
Ant Wee
Gaturdeg
Lottie Smith
Capshaw
Athens-Huntsville Pike
Smith
History of Decatur Highlighted in Birmingham News Feature
A Sunday Birmingham News rotogravure section presents a Decatur history feature by Dr Frank Willis Barnett with photographs by Walter Rosser. The article and images drew notable attention and were deemed highly valuable publicity for Decatur.
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Birmingham News
Decatur
Frank Willis Barnett
Walter Rosser
Baldwin to Visit Decatur Tuesday
W. J. Baldwin publicity director of the Alabama Power Company will visit Decatur Tuesday and remain overnight to discuss business matters concerning Decatur development and related work.
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Baldwin
Decatur
W. J. Baldwin
Alabama Power Company
Little Child Dies After an Illness
Neares, a child, died January 13 at 5 a.m. at his parents home on Albany Route 3. He is survived by Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Neares and two brothers. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at Belleview with interment there, officiated by a priest.
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Little Rush Neares
Albany
A. M. Neares
Belleview
Mann Visits City on Business from Decatur Route 4
S. J. Mann of Decatur route 4 spent the day in the city conducting business, with details of the trip not disclosed.
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S. J. Mann
Decatur
Polly Anna Club Meeting at Connecticut Mills
The Polly Anna club will hold its meeting at 3 o clock this afternoon at Connecticut Mills.
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Polly Anna Club
Connecticut Mills
Morgan County Board Adjourns to Meet January 21
The Morgan County Board of Revenue will meet on Monday January 21 after adjourning today following a short business session. Accounts of the returning probate judge were reviewed this morning in routine fashion.
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Morgan County Board of Revenue
Gadsden Quiet After Goodyear Visit
E L Morrow reports a watchful waiting period in Gadsden Alabama with strong demand for rooming accommodations. He notes conditions mirror pre Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co southern branch setup and expects building contracts to be let soon, signaling a city boom to begin then.
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Gadsden
Ala
E. L. Morrow
Simpson Child Called to Reward
Infant Harold Simpson son of Mr and Mrs Will Simpson of 701 Third Avenue West died Sunday after extended illness Funeral services were held at Scotts Hill Tennessee with cortege leaving the family residence for the Tennessee point Interment directed by the priest The child is survived by its parents and a twin brother Carrol Simpson
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Harold Simpson
Will Simpson
Third Avenue
West
Scotts Hill
Tenn
Tennessee Point
Carrol Simpson
Safe Robber at Motor Company
The epidemic of robberies continued last night when yeggs looted the safe of the Tennessee Valley Motor company escaping with a small amount of cash left in the safe over the week end. The door of the safe was prized open the money drawer taken out and rifled. F. D. Peebles manager of the company stated no clues were left.
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Yeggs
Tennessee Valley Motor Company
F. D. Peebles
Malone to leave this week for western states home
Charles W. Malone is leaving this week to make his home in the western states where he expects to establish a business connection shortly.
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Charles W. Malone
Mrs Drake Improves After Influenza Ailment
Mrs David Drake of The Daily staff has been confined at home several days with influenza but is improving and expected to be able to go out within a few days.
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David Drake
Daily Staff
State's Probe of Blaze Goes Forward Now
South Boston reports the investigation into a fire linked to Mrs Ruth daughter of Mrs Johanna Woodford. The family refused to discuss details while noting Ruth was a friend of Dr and Mrs Kinder and often visited their home. Authorities suspect natural causes or a fire starting in living room partitions below Ruth's bedroom, with possible defective wiring as a factor.
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South Boston
Ruth
Johanna Woodford
Thrill Slayer to Plead Insanity in Murder Trial
George R. Harsh former Oglethorpe University student faces trial in Fulton County Superior Court for the murder of one of two men shot during a hold up. A physician found him in a nervous condition and alienists hired by his family have tested him as his defense team contemplates pleading insanity.
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Atlanta
George R. Harsh
Oglethorpe University
Foulton County Superior Court
Harsh
Walter Liggett on Trial in Nashville
Walter Liggett, a prominent grain dealer, stands trial in Nashville for the murder of Turney Cunningham. Liggett confessed shooting Cunningham after a confrontation at Cunningham’s home last October 29. Cunningham, manager of the Andrew Jackson Hotel, had hired a detective to watch Liggett’s visits. the shooting occurred as the hotel manager and detective confronted Liggett in the rear of the Cunningham residence. The state intends to seek the death penalty, and jury selection is expected to take several days.
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Nashville
Tenn
Walter Liggett
Turney Cunningham
Liggett
Cunningham
Andrew Jackson
Back to Normalcy at Decatur Post Office
Decatur post office nears normal operations after a flu outbreak that sickened eight postal workers. The facility worked through reduced staff as the epidemic subsided.
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Decatur
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