Cullman County Farmer Held After Fatal Shooting
John Bryant 52, of Cullman county, was held after the fatal shooting of his son in law Hubert Helms 25 who died from shotgun wounds. The incident occurred Sunday near Fairview six miles east of Cullman after an argument over a shade tree. A preliminary hearing was set for Wednesday as Bryant faced a possible self defense claim. Helms’s funeral was planned for Tuesday and he survived by his wife and two children.
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John Bryant
Cullman
Hubert Helms
Fairview
Sundy
Bryant
Helms
Cullman County
Rocle
June Brings 52 Marriages in Morgan County Probate Records
The Morgan County Probate Office reports fifty two marriage licenses issued in June 1929. Of these, thirty three went to whites and nineteen to negroes, with June surpassing May and aligning with a steady trend in local marriage activity.
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Morgan County
Globe
Weekend toll of drownings across U S and Canada
At least 25 people drowned in scattered incidents across the eastern United States, southern states, and eastern Canada over the weekend. Tragic events include triple drownings in Ontario, boat capsizes near Anniston Alabama and Chatham Ontario, and multiple swimming related fatalities from Maryland to New York and Connecticut.
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Associated Press
United States
Canada
Ontario
Brewers Mill
Midland
Choccolocco Creek
Anniston
Ala
W. E. Hendrix
Birmingham
Willie Harwell
Tomingram
Hendrix
Chatham
Sydenham River
Washington
South River
Annapolis
York
Bolton Landing
N. Y
Lake Congamond
Suffield
Conn
West
Bank president linked to missing funds and takeover
United States bank examiners audited East Alabama National Bank in Bufalo after Allen M. Brown, 51, president, surrendered to Montgomery authorities. Brown faced a $10,000 bond on a federal banking violation. he left a note for directors and federal examiners took over the bank. Withdrawals totaled tens of thousands, funded partly for a Barbour county farm. The bank dates to 1886.
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Montgomery
Ala
United States Bank
East Alabama National Bank
Bufaulo
Montgomery County
Allen M. Brown
W. A. Sorgen
Brown
Federal Bank
Ho Itordan
Barbour County
Celebration 10 Opens Four Day Ameri Legion Event
The four day American Legion celebration opens tonight at Malone Park with final arrangements and crowd plans in place. Evening program features the play The Idea of France and a patriotic outdoor entertainment planned to climax the event.
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Ameri A Legion
Malone Park
Stores To Be Open Morning Of Fourth
Numbers of business houses today will remain open in the morning hours to serve the people and the thousands here for the celebration. Other business will be closed through.
Sterchi Firm Invites All Employees to July 4 Picnic
Colonel J. G. Sterchi invites every worker at Sterchi Bros. Stores Inc. to a July 4 picnic in Knoxville Tennessee. About 57 retail stores and 10 factories will be represented as Decatur employees prepare to travel to the event the largest of its kind for the organization. Local firm attaches plan to reach Knoxville by motor and ensure an enjoyable holiday gathering.
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Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc
J. G. Sterchi
Knoxville
Tenn
Decatur
Sterchi
Bathing Beauty Contest Aims for Legion Trip Honors
City entrants in the Bathing Beauty contest compete for a chance at a Mobile trip and a later Louisville national Legion convention. Contestants represent firms such as J. C. Penney, Hunter Furniture, Malone Coal, Central National Bank, Sterchi Bros., and Decatur Ice & Coal. Judges offer three prizes as the event unfolds Tuesday at 8.
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Mobile
American Legion
Louisville
Building Permits Recorded in Decatur for June
Building permits issued in Decatur during June reached 47 875 dollars with five permits issued. The report notes steadier activity and suggests July may show greater activity for local building trades.
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Decatur
Liquor Case Summary From Weekend Sheriff Activities
One liquor case marked the total of activities reported to the sheriff over the weekend. A small quantity of booze was said to have been taken at the same time.
Mysterious murder of professor shocks Atlanta
Prof A H Johnson 41 a Georgia educator and Hartwell schools principal was found slain in his car in Atlanta after arriving for the National Education Association convention. Police consider motor theft ring links and note a dust message in the car saying Driver unconscious. Authorities cite a prior Johnson auto theft case and a possible drug crime motive. Mrs Johnson denies enemies and relatives say he had no foes.
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Atlanta
A. H. Johnson
Georgia
National Educational Association
Hartwell, Ga
Bill Folds
J. A. McKibben
Police Department
Johnson
Franklin
Robert Grimes
Grimes
Jacksonville
Fla
Hartwell
Educational Association
Fesge W
Professor Atted
Prater Johnson
Weekend Court Results Highlight Drunkenness and Assault
The week end court docket included cases of drunkenness and assault. Several defendants faced charges of driving while intoxicated as part of the proceedings.
County Tax Office Settlement Report
Morgan county tax collector Hodges Crow returned from Montgomery where he settled the Morgan County tax account with the State of Alabama. The report was due July 1 and final totals from state officials have not yet been returned.
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Hodges Crow
Morgan County
Montgomery
Alabama
Return Today Father Improves After Serious Illness
Wade Wright of Albertville Alabama hoped to return today from a weekend visit with relatives. His father, previously gravely ill, is considerably improved and expected to return home.
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Wade Wright
Albertville
Ala
Wright
Permit Granted for Small Structure on West Church Street
A building permit worth 200 dollars has been issued for a small structure at 716 West Church Street. The project is expected to take 30 days to complete.
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West Church Street
Dividends Paid Across Decatur Banks In Half Year
Decatur completes six months of 1929 with all banks and loan associations issuing semi annual dividend checks. Institutions like Alley Bank Morgan County National City National Bank and several savings and loan associations report strong earnings and four to five percent dividends. Industrial and agricultural conditions improve with payrolls over 400 000 weekly and farm outlook robust across five county area.
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Decatur
Alley Bank
Morgan County National Bank
City National Bank
Loan Associations Loan Associations
North Alabama Building & Loan Association
oMrhe
Albany Building & Loan
New
Morgan County Building & Loan Association
Citizens Industrial Bank
Decatur Savings & Loan Bank
Cotton Crop In Limestone County In Good Shape
The cotton crop in Limestone County shows strong stands after recent rains. Grass in lower fields appears but overall conditions are advanced for the season.
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Limestone
Limestone County
Youth Taken From Under Car Suffers Only Shock
Wilson Beauchamp of Tuscaloosa was knocked down Sunday afternoon on Houston Street in front of Park Service Station by a west bound car driven by Paul Brnth. He was thrown but expected to suffer no ill effects if kept quiet for a day or two.
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Wilson Beauchamp
Thomas Beauchamp
Tuscaloosa
Beauchamp
David Ee
Houston Street
Park Service
Paul Brnth
Six foot girl seeks an engineer's job in Evanston
Georgiana Hatfield Peeney 22 of Evanston holds a bachelor in civil engineering and a master in industrial engineering from Northwestern. She is six feet tall, stocky, and aims for a full time engineering post, says she would prefer West Point if war breaks out and plans to map maneuvers and keep records.
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Evanston, Ill
Georgiana Hatfriet Peeney
Evanston
Georgiana
Northwestern University
Northwestern
West Point
Morgan County Court Opens For Two Week Term
Morgan county court will go into session on Monday, July 15, for a two week term. Judge William T. Lowe, presiding, will oversee civil hearings in week one and criminal jury work in week two. He notes heavy dockets but hopes to dispose of the majority of cases.
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Morgan County Court
William T. Lowe
Lowe
Four Lynchings Reported in First Half of 1929
Records from Tuskegee Institute show four lynchings in the first six months of 1929. The victims included one white person and three Black individuals, with figures compared to prior years to illustrate the trend in lynching during that period.
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Tuskegee Institute
Department of Records and Research
New Committee Appointments Made
Frank P. Lide, president of the Rotary club, has made committee appointments. The selections will be announced tonight at the club’s weekly meeting.
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Aoe Conlenibes Sneaimatate
Frank P. Lide
Rotary Club
Jackson Crops Damaged by Recent Rains in County
Jackson County farmers report material crop damage after recent rains. John A. Grass identifies widespread effects on fields and yields, noting hardships for local growers and calls for assessment.
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Jackson
Jackson County
John A. Grass
Mn Igyac
Trans Atlantic Aviator Wilmer Stultz Killed in Crash
At Roosevelt Field New York Wilmer Stultz Amelia Earhart’s trans Atlantic pilot and two companions died when their plane crashed soon after takeoff. The craft descended from about 200 feet to 20 feet before impact. Stultz died under the wreckage. his companions died on impact. This accident raises weekend aviation fatalities to seven.
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Wilmer Stultz
Amelia Earhart
Stultz
Six Convicts Now Serving Sentences in State Penitentiary
Six people convicted in Morgan county circuit court are already at the state penitentiary serving their sentences for alleged law violations. Others convicted at the recent term and sentenced are expected to depart soon to begin serving terms at Morgan county jail and state facilities.
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Morgan County
State Penitentiary
President Urges Full Attendance at Decatur Rotary Meeting
Retiring president E. B. Garner urged full attendance for the Decatur Rotary Club gathering at 6:30 p.m. at the YMCA where officer installation is scheduled. He requested 100 percent turnout for the event.
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Decatur Rotary Club
E. B. Garner
Garner
Raid Netted Brew In Six Mile Area
Deputies Bud Davis Alex Brazelton and Bill by conducted a raid in the Six Mile section of the eastern county Saturday afternoon. One hundred forty six bottles of home brew were seized from the owner.
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Six Mile
Bud Davis
Alex Brazelton
Billby
Scout Troop To Leave At 6 A.M. From Westminster Church
Members of the Presbyterian Church of the Westminster were told the troop would depart from the church at 6 o clock Tuesday morning instead of the planned 8 o clock. The change was announced this afternoon by church authorities to ensure prompt departure.
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Presbyterian Church of the Westminster
Mornis
East Alabama National Bank Fails to Open in Eufaula
One of the oldest banks in Alabama, the East Alabama National Bank in Eufaula, did not open today. A posted notice said the board of directors deemed it best for the depositors and all parties involved.
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Eufaula
Ala
East Alabama National Bank
Large turnout planned for Goodyear opening in Gadsden
Decatur and nearby areas expect many to travel to Gadsden Alabama on July 11 for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company south plant opening. Headquarters has sent invitations for employees and spouses to attend, with Decatur residents forecast to join in large numbers.
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Decatur
G “E Ala
Goodyear Jo Rubber Company
Decatur P
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Allen Brown
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Eben
Gorden Brown
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