Paved Street Used as Runway For World Flight Start
Altamont July 1 Wiley Post and Harold Gatty began their 16,000 mile flight around the world from Blachford Field using a paved street as a runway due to mud. They hoped to reach Roosevelt Field New York by night and complete the journey in nine days to beat the Grat Zeppelin record. Rain prevented takeoff from Blachford Field.
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Edmonton
Altamont
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Cleveland
Roosevelt Field
New York
Blachford Field
French US moratorium talks seen as cheerful by Castle
Washington July 1 Acting Secretary Castle left Pitt Hoover's office saying the French American negotiations on the moratorium look really cheerful. He noted the memo sent to France would not be public yet but said the United States might reject some Hoover plan modifications if not acceptable in current form.
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Washington
Castle
Pitt Hoover
Hoover
United States
Temperature Stays Below 100 After Six-Day Heat Wave
After six days of temperatures above 100 degrees the thermometer crept to 97 at 1 30 this afternoon in Decatur signaling relief from the heat wave with the forecast showing a cooling trend.
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Decatur
Petition Denied By Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals denies the application of James Hearn in a circuit court case. Hearn faces a fence or penalty as imposed, and the ruling directs him to comply with the court's order. The decision completes the appellate review for the petition.
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Court of Appeals
James Hearn
Ted
Circuit Court of Takers
Supreme Court
Hearn
Tuskegee records show Alabama lynching-free first half 1931
R R Moton reports from Tuskegee Institute that Alabama had five lynchings in the first six months of 1931, four fewer than 1930, with 32 police interventions saving 55 people 10 whites and 45 negros. One white and four black victims were lynched, with cases for rape and murder across Mississippi Missouri North Dakota and Tennessee.
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R. R. Moton
Tuskegee Normal
Alabama
Moton
Tuskegee Institute
Department of Records and Research
Arab Merchant W. A. Luther Dies Unexpectedly
LACEY S SPRING July 1 Special The death of Arab merchant W A Luther startled the community. Known as the farmers friend he was a familiar figure in the area. Survived by wife and two sons Neill and Max Luther.
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Lacey
W. A. Luther
Jesse Knowles Orchestra To Play Friday Dance
The Jesse Knowles orchestra will furnish music for a dance at the Junior Chamber of Commerce hall on Friday night July 3. The group made a splendid impression in its appearance here last week.
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Jesse Knowles
Free clinic urged for Lawrence county preschoolers
Mothers of children entering first grade this fall are urged to bring their youngsters to a free clinic in Moulton Alabama Thursday morning July 2. The event at the Lawrence county health unit is directed by Dr. R E Harper with county nurse and PTA leaders coordinating to enroll all eligible children and promote physical readiness for the first day of school.
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Moulton
Ala
Lawrence County
Lawrence County Health Unit
R. E. Harper
Crawford
Jean Byars
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Mary Clyde Garrier
Moth
Dry Weather Delays Local Market Vegetables Rise expected
Dry weather in the region has delayed tomatoes and other home grown vegetables from appearing in the local market. Grocers say supplies should be abundant soon but for now they rely on southern markets for stock.
Almontos Speakers Plan Santiago Day at Malone Park
Ex veterans from the United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary will observe Santiago Day in Malone Park with speakers Almon to speak along with Ed ward Johnson Huntsville. The program starts at 10 with America, then music by Decatur High School Band, talks on the siege, lunch, and a 1 30 round table discussion.
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Ws B. Almon
Tuscumbia
Edward Johnson
Huntsville
United Spanish War Veterans
Malone Park
J. N. Hughes
America
Decatur
Santiago
Mrs Ing McCutcheon Funeral Held This Morning
Funeral services were held at 10 o clock for Mrs Ing with interment in the city cemetery. A priest was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ing
Farmers Welcome Overcast Skies
Cloudy skies offered relief to county residents in parched areas and shielded them from the sun. Hope rose that temperatures would stay below 100 degrees, breaking a recent heat record.
Veterans Secure Insurance Claim Rights for Disabled Veterans
Washington statement from Congressman Lamar Jeffers outlines veterans rights under permanent and total disability War Risk Insurance. It notes a June 24 1931 Attorney General ruling and clarifies that claims filed before July 3 1931 may preserve the right to sue if the Veterans Bureau denies payment later.
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Washington
Lamar Jeffers
Alabama
Veterans Bureau
U.S. Veterans Bureau
United States
Congressman Jeffers
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Aims Committee of Rotary Club Meets
The Aims and Ob jects committee of the Rotary Club of Decatur held a meeting with full attendance. Plans for the coming year include several open meetings and programs for fellowship. Committee members are Rotarians Chenault Lawson Watson Dennis and president Joe Woods.
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Aims and Objects Committee
Rotary Club of Decatur
Chenault
Lawson
Watson
Dennis
Joe Woods
Charity and Welfare Work Reviewed by Decatur Council
The Decatur Charity Council steering committee met at the rectory with Rev. Peter M. Dennis presiding. Miss Lilian Wheelis reported May and June welfare work: 151 people aided, 12 found work, 3 received medical supplies, 5 cases settled, 9 domestic troubles resolved, two recreational centers opened at 1223 Tower Ave and 1611 Fifth Ave South, averaging 40 children daily with milk provided by J. W. Clapton and showers added for the kids.
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Decatur Charity Council
Peter M. Dennis
H. T. Gill
W. H. Ritter
Lillian Wheelis
Wheelis
Tower Avenue
1611
Fifth Avenue
South
1611 Fifth Avenue
J. W. Clapton
Electric Sign Erected Near Grant Street for Cornelian Court
Alabama Power Company workers are erecting a large electric sign across Sixth Avenue south near Grant Street. The sign reads Cornelian Court and promotes the apartment hotel run by D. C. Adams. The sign is aimed at drawing tourist attention as travelers pass along the Bee Line highway.
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Alabama Power Company
Sixth Avenue
Grant Street
Cornelian Court
D. C. Adams
Bee Line
Fourth of July Happy Occasion in Safe, Sane Celebration
The article notes a safe sober Fourth of July with picnics and light fireworks sales. Workers off for the day join families for baskets and cooling swims at beaches, lakes, streams, and pools, promising an enjoyable national birthday celebration.
William Price Returns for Brief Visit to Decatur
William Price, once a boy known for trying to run a store on Grant street, stops in Decatur for a short visit with friends. He now works at Atherton & Currier in New York as an assistant space buyer after prior newspaper experience with the Birmingham News. He is in town with his mother Mrs. W. R. Price and is staying with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hamilton.
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Perha
Liao Jee Jr
Aeewachees Krumphauldt
S. S. Berlin
Pe York
Germany
John Sees
Bronx
N. Y
William Price
Grant Street
Decatur
Young Price
Atherton & Currier Advertising Agency
New York City
The
Birmingham News
New York
Mr. Price
Athens
W. R. Price
W. T. Hamilton
Attendan ce Record Noted for Miss Margery Phinizy
The rector presented Miss Margery Phinizy s attendance record at St John s Episcopal Church during Sunday service stating she was marked absent due to illness.
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Margery Phinizy
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Ex Commander of Veterans Dies at 89
J S Gooodwin veteran leader dies of heart attack at age eighty nine in Montgomery. Home listed as Robinson Springs, he died at his daughter Mrs John McNeels. He served as commander of the veterans in 1928 29 after being elected at the Lime Rock reunion. Funeral set for Thursday in Montgomery.
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Crate
Robinson Springs
John McNeel
Goodwin
Lime Rock
Montgomery
Examination for Lawrence County Mo
Announcement notes two dollar uniform fee for applicants and that no third grade license exam will be given. Second grade applicants failing to obtain license may receive a third grade license if justified. Legislature may abolish state exams for teachers, shifting certification to school and college attendance. this would hardship many applicants.
Edward Griffin Passes in West Palm Beach Florida
Sad news arrives of the death of Edward Griffin at West Palm Beach Florida. Gordon Griffin received the report and left for Florida. Funeral services are expected to be held Friday in Moulton.
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Edward Griffin
West Palm Beach
Frs
Gordon Griffin
Florida City
Moulton Heig
Catt
Night Clubs and Liquor Raids Shock Reno Opening
Federal agents raided almost all night clubs and liquor houses in Reno on opening day of the racing season. About fifty bartenders and proprietors were arrested, with bail set at 2000 dollars each. patrons were not charged. Evidence was seized as 21 establishments were raided amid scattered bedlam.
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Reno
Prohibition
Rector Speaks on Series of Church Talks
The rector of St John s Episcopal church Rev Bagless delivers a series of talks on church services and the Book of Common Prayer. He explains how the empire church allows various forms and underscores unity in worship.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Bagless
Goode Tax Bill Approved by Legislature
The measure passed by seventy five to twenty, with amendments tabled. Governor Mumge ration talks were paused as the bill moved through to enactment. It provides for a special election in November where voters decide if the income tax amendment becomes part of the state constitution.
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Mumge
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Gatty
Chicago
Bocax Bahnfleth
Mildred Schroeder
Mississippi
Missouri
North Dakota
Tennessee
Almon
Ed Johnson
Veterans OF War
Jeffers
Aims Committee
Rotary Club
FE. W. McLeod
Babe
Gen. Goodwin
Rector Spears
Ron Beaver
St. John’s
Florence
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