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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1938

Page

3

Kidnap-Slayer of Charles S. Ross Captured After Manhunt

Federal agents end a four month hunt by arresting Peter Anders in Santa Anita Park. Anders, 30, confessed to abducting and killing Charles S. Ross of Chicago and murdering his accomplice Jamee Gray after a $50,000 ransom paid near Rockford Illinois on October 8 1987. He and the victims bodies have not yet been recovered.

Charles S. Ross Chicago G-Men Los Angeles Justice Nounced Peter Anders Ross Rockford, Ill Jamee É Atwood Gray Anders Hoover Gray Illinois New Orleans Santa Anita Ames Landers Albert March Marating Washington Capital

Olga Returns as Family Welcomes New Guest

A wartime home scene unfolds as Olga and her companion Max arrive for dinner at a mountain house. Mimi greets Olga warmly, while the narrator notes the guests overlook the humble setting and focus on hospitality and reunion. Olga appears content with her new life and questions Mimi about lasting happiness.

Aunt Mary Mimi Olga Dora Stephen Daddy Jerry Anes Max Grace

Cook Delivers Stirring Sermon at Memorial Drive Church

Rev. R. D. Cook, pastor of Memorial Drive Methodist Church, drew growing crowds with sermons on discipleship and commitment. He warned that following Jesus is a hard challenge with rewards, including a new life in Christ and a place in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and urged loyal, selfless service. He closed with a Sunday evening message on fleeing from wrath to come.

Memorial Drive Methodist Church R. D. Cook Cook Luke Jesus God Christ

Farm wife wishes for twin calves and gets them

Mrs. W. E. Brown of Council Bluffs Iowa wished on her birthday that the cow near her farm would have twin calves. The wish reportedly came true the next day with twins born to the cow.

Council Bluffs, In W. EB. Brown

To Be Continued Hope Calls Out Priceless Friend

A fragment shows deep affection for a missing ally as a continuation hint hinges on heartfelt dialogue. Olga expresses heavy need and gratitude toward the unnamed man referenced as priceless.

Daily Crossword Puzzle Starts With No 1 Across

A daily crossword puzzle prompts entries for No 1 across a six letter word and No 1 down a six letter word. Fill in the square at the end of each word and check tomorrow’s solution.

Gunman Frustrated by Rebuffs Then Robs Two Pockets

An unidentified gunman, after two refusals within five minutes, forced William Evert Beck to surrender two empty pocketbooks and threatened Louis H. Keith before fleeing. In New Haven, Red Young scored a hot shot in a hockey game as the puck grazed goalie Red Ward causing a box of matches to ignite.

Washington William Evert Beck Louis H. Keith New Haven Conn Red Young Red Ward Ward Flames

Funeral services for A L Yorty scheduled

Funeral services for A L Yorty 60, a former Hartselle resident who died in Asheville North Carolina will be held at 11 o clock Wednesday morning by Rev Rudolph Scott Pallbearers are D W McNeill J M Linde say W T Stewart Sim Orr 8S M Nelson J L Day Interment will be in Mart nel le cemetery Peck directing Survived by daughter Mrs Frank Osborn Brevard NC and two sons Arthur York of Asheville and Howard York at West Point Army Academy

A. L. Yorty Hartselle Asheville N. C Rudolph Scott D. W. McNeill J. M. Lindesay W. T. Stewart Sim Orr M. Nelson J. L. Day Martnelle Cemetery Peck Directing Frank

Goode Urges Six Point Farm Plan For State

Montgomery Alabama January 18 R J Goode state agriculture commissioner urged cooperation of agricultural and industrial interests in a six point farm program. He termed agriculture income and purchasing power the greatest single factor affecting all business in the state and called for reform of agricultural industrial relations.

Montgomery Ala R. J. Goode Goode

Skunk Disrupts Veterinarians Dinner With Odorless Claim

Mrs. Frank Kimes caused a stir by producing her odorless pet skunk and requesting an operation during a veterinarians' dinner in Kangas City on January 18. The doctors initially balked, but the operation was postponed.

Kangas City Jan Frank Kimes

Glove Incident Amidst Damaged Dock Encounter

An observer described a minor painful dam age after an encounter wearing gloves. The note emphasizes minor injury with no serious damage observed.

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