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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1938

Page

3

Chains Taken Off Convicts in Georgia Reform Move

The Georgia Board of Penal Administration announced plans to remove all leg chains by July 15 and segregate youth offenders from hardened criminals. Wardens will report case histories of prisoners under 18, guiding rehabilitation toward training schools away from adult inmates.

Atlanta Georgia Board of Penal Administration A. O. Blalock Tattnal Governor Rivers Georgia Blalock A. M. Anderson The Penal Board Anderson

Woodland Mills Community Notes From ORGAN COUNTY

Community diary items list visits and family events in Woodland Mills and surrounding areas. Entries mention relatives from Picayune Mississippi, Gravel Ridge, Union Hill, and Decatur plus births and illnesses. Notable names include A N Mitchell, W J Day, G W McCutcheon, Patsy Ann, S A White, F O Helms, and Arnold Grantland.

A. N. Mitchell Picayune William Turney Gravel Ridge W. J. Day Albert Hough Marcus McCutcheon John McCutcheon G. W. McCutcheon William Campbell Patsy Ann R.L. Thomas A. White Lacey's Spring Howard Johnson Abner Johnson Laney Helms Antioch F. O. Helms Jim Thomas Union Hill Wilbert Lenox Decatur Gordon Grantland Hollis Bates Dewey Day Baugh’s Infirmary Arnold Granitland Louisville Avery Thomas

New Voters Attract Attention From Two Major Parties

Washington July 2. Both major parties will focus on 2,500,000 new voters who reached voting age since the 1936 election. Using young Republican and Democratic clubs, the national committees empower youth in party affairs and promote broad organization drives.

Washington

Fiesta invites turn wild as Apaches camp at Ellen Dale ranch

Ellen Dale hosts a two day fiesta at the Dale Durango ranch drawing Apache families and Hollywood guests who arrive in wigwams and gift calves. She learns customs firsthand while Bill arranges ceremonial welcomes and gifts, and Ellen feels both uneasy and honored by the cross culture gathering.

Ellen Dale Ellen Bill Great Ears Nogales Bacon Sonora California New Mexico Durango Hollywood Rey Reynita Regiita Regnita Dale Spots

First Aid Saves Life In Montgomery Training Student

Charles Blake, a first aid student in Montgomery, calmly applied kidney pressure after Basil Jones was knocked lifeless by a broken bathroom pipe and an electric socket. Jones revived before transport to hospital as firemen and Alabama Power crews arrived. Blake said he has 14 more hours to complete his course.

Montgomery Ata Charles Blake Basil Jones Jones Blake Alabama Power Company the Telephone Company

Summer Lodge Hosts Two Hundred Fifty Guests at Kamp Katherine

Limestone County Athens reports a large barbecue at Kamp Katherine near Brown's Ferry with about 250 friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Nelson and daughter Katherine. Guests toured the lodge and enjoyed views of the Tennessee River.

Bruce Nelson Katherine Nelson Kamp Katherine Tennessee Brown's Ferry M. A. Jones Annette Apartments Mary Roper R. B. Patton, Jr R. M. Reeves F. G. Peer Marvin Gray C. J. Hayden David L. Rosenall, Jr David Patton L. W. Chambers F. M.hall T. B. Chestnut J. W. Chambers, Jr F. P. Coleman G. K. King Jack Helton J. H. Tinsley Hall High Score Club Hayden W. &. Peebles Power Hospital A. M. McConnell Houston Texas R. H. MccConnell W. A. Caughran Hot Springs Ark Bob Henry Walker Joel Carter Grady Spence Stewart Mildred Carter James Bradley State Highway Department Scottsboro T. FE. Gilbert Edward Mitchell Red Boilin Springs Tenn Billy Dupree E. Gilbert William M. Walker Mobile Henry Walker Billy Carl Harman Harry Moser New Orleans

Baptismal Service at Central Baptist Church Sunday

Central Baptist Church holds a Sunday morning baptismal service at 11:00 with candidates to be baptized. Pastor Rev. John Cowell Jr will preach the morning sermon followed by the Lord's Supper. Evening evangelistic service continues Revelations teaching by Rev. Cowell. Sunday School invites Tennessee Valley residents to attend.

Central Baptist Church John @.Cowell, Jr Cowell Mueh-M Maen Tennessee Valley

Princess Theatre seeks local kids for two real all talking film

The Princess Theatre in Decatur will produce a local kid picture shot entirely here. The Melton Barker Juvenile Productions will cast children aged 3 to 12, with all parts filled by locals. casting director William D Patton arrived to organize camera tests from 9 to 12 and 2 to 4 daily. entries are urged at the Princess Theatre box office.

The Princess Pic. Tre Decatur Melton Barker William D Patton Patton Princess Theatre

Drivers Strike New Orleans Taxis Over Pay and Uniforms

Yellow Cab Company drivers in New Orleans walked off their taxis late yesterday after company officials refused talks on pay increases and uniform allowances. The action sharpens ongoing labor tensions with public cab service disrupted in the city.

New Orleans Yellow Cab Company

Post Office to Close Monday in Fourth of July Observance

Postmaster Leroy McEntire announces both postal stations will be closed all day Monday for the Fourth of July. No regular mail will be processed except special deliveries. Mail will be available to box holders, however.

Leroy McEntire

Truck fire forces 1500 pounds of melons to burn

Sprague Washington July 2 John Duncan was delivering a load of watermelons when his truck caught fire He climbed back into the truck and threw 1500 pounds of melons into the flames before the blaze was extinguished by others on scene

Sprague Wash John Duncan Julie

Old Slaying Now Solved

New York reports the four year old murder case is solved as Morris and William Goldis admit guilt. Morris Goldis, 28, confessed before a grand jury to being the trigger man. The brothers pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter. others named were Max Silverman and Sam Achorr. District Attorney Thomas E Dewey pushed the case in his campaign.

New York Seyue William Morris Wolfie) Goldis Morris Goldis District Attorney's Supreme Court Ferdinand Pecora Morris Brothers Max Silverman Sam Achorr Thomas “. Dewey

Industrial committee organizer discussions

Fragments indicate talks with an organizer for a committee on industrial organization. Details on participants, dates, and outcomes are unclear from the readable text.

Committee For Industrial Organization

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Organ County Woodland Mills Dillehay’s Drug Store Grant St Bee Line Sighries Fes Oren Arnold Chapter Geneva James Felix Panda Montoyas Panola Montoya Scoh By.r.j.scott Meseor Winslow Arizona Andrew Carnegie England Kim Ō Tonga ARES Limestone County Athens J. C. Black CO Second Ave William D. Patton Abama H. & H. Machine Works Moulton Street Saoji Decatur Ice Cream & Creamery Co Tennessee Valley Bank Decatur,alabama U. 5 Federal Housing Administration Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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