Almon Addresses Muscle Shoals and veteran Aid Fears
Edward B. Almon speaks to Limestone County on the Muscle Shoals settlement and road funding. He urges full Soldier's Bonus, pensions parity for World War veterans, continued national aid to roads, and passage of Fertilizer Plant operation in Congress. He praises the Athens Post American Legion for service and community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Almon
Muscle Shoals
Congressman Almon
Limegton
Limestone County
Athens Post American Legion
American Legion
United States
Auxiliary
Lsf
Legion
Law and Order
Congress
Mellon
White House
Decatur Fire Loss Drops in First Half of 1931
Fire Chief Jones reports that Decatur's first half 1931 fire loss fell by 43 380 from the same period in 1930 as alarms dropped to 104 and property endangered valued at 422 475 with insurance 211 110. Officials may seek Southeastern Underwriters Association to urge lower policy costs though no reduction is yet promised.
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Decatur
Alabama
Jones
Southeastern Underwriters Association
Baptist Camp Opens Third Annual Missionary Union Session
The third annual Baptist Women's Missionary Union camp is under way at the Hartselle Camp Grounds one mile south of Hartselle. The gathering draws Morgan Muscle Shoals Cullman and Limestone counties associates with sessions from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM through Thursday July 9. Visitors may attend any sessions as the camp continues.
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Baptist Wo’s Missionary Union
Hartselle
Morgan
Muscle Shoals
Cullman
Limestone
Jumps From Train Cracks Up His Map
Mark Peete, a resident of Tanner, leaped from a freight train at Tanner station. He broke his nose, knocked out four teeth, and suffered bruises but was not believed to be seriously hurt.
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Tanner
Mark Peete
Peete
Tanner Station
Pauline Royer Improves at Parents’ Home
Miss Pauline Royer, whose condition has been watched by friends since Saturday afternoon, is described today as recovering at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Royer on Sixth Avenue South. Attendants are hopeful for a rapid recovery.
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Pauline Royer
Charles Royer
Sixth Avenue
South
Nada
Spend the Fourth Here with Family in Tuscumbia
Mr. and Mrs. Forest Couch and family of Tuscumbia spent the Fourth with their sister Mrs. T. O. Prosser.
Agreement on Debt Plan Near
The United States and France moved toward a simple declaration of in principle agreement on the Hoover moratorium. Acting Secretary Castle indicated remaining disputes are not serious threats to final success. Paris talks continue with optimism of a settlement within 48 hours.
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Washington
France
Castle
State Department
United States
Paris
Guests Here From Columbia Honor Prosser Family
Mr and Mrs G W Kay and children of Columbia Tennessee were weekend guests of their parents Mr and Mrs T O Prosser renewing family ties and sharing time together with relatives in town.
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G. W. Kay
Columbia, Tenn
T. O. Prosser
Drowning of Raymond Gust After Creek Dive at Athens
Raymond Gust aged 32 son of Mr and Mrs George Gust drowned when diving from a tree limb into a creek in northern Limestone County. He failed to surface and was found later on the creek bed presumed struck by a rock. Funeral services were held Friday.
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Athens
Ala
Raymond Gust
George Gust
Gust
New Angles Seen In Death Of Mary Royer Cobb
A Tennessee murder case report details Jesse Brown testimony about Mary Royer Cobb's death near the McEwen bridge. Brown describes truck involvement, blood stained tools, and threats by Frank Goad and Ben Cassety as investigators prepare a preliminary hearing.
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Mary Royer
Mary Roger Cobb
McEwen
Tenn
Jesse Brown
Mary Royer Cobb
Mary Hoyer Cobb
Nashville Tennessean
Camden
Jesse McAuley
R. L. White
Grenada
Miss
Ben Cassety
Murfreesboro
Cordell Good
Memphis
Brown
Frank Simmons
Jackson
Tennessee River Bridge
Here
Goad
Cassety
Nashville
Simmons
Oder
Noties
Caldwell Found Guilty by Jury in Nashville Court
Rogers Caldwell former investment banker was convicted of fraudulent breach of trust by a Nashville jury. The sentence caps at three years in state prison and a motion for a new trial is planned. The case involves substitution of lower value securities for collateral on a road bond issue.
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Nashville, Tenn
Rogers Caldwell
Caldwell
Caldwell and Company
Hardeman County
Bank of Tennessee
Knoxville
Kentucky
Church Attendance Urged by Rev Dennis at St John’s
Rev. Peter M. Dennis of St John’s Episcopal church argues church attendance is essential for strengthening willpower and character, preserving family happiness, and ensuring a virtuous community. He warns neglect leads to lawlessness and societal decline. Public support through presence and donations is urged.
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Peter M. Dennis
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Rain Fair Misses Decatur After River Front Flooding
Decatur recorded only a trace of rain while across the river in South Limestone county the weekend yielded plentiful showers. Crops there are advancing well as the area sees uneven rainfall distribution.
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Decatur
Limestone County
River gauges show Tennessee river at 2.3 feet
The Tennessee River level was dropping to 2.3 feet according to a daily gauge reading. The falling river level may ease flooding concerns and affect nearby sites.
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Tennessee
Decatur Farmer Traps 63 Moles in Limestone Area
R. S. Robertson, a Decatur resident in Southne County, reports a two month stretch with 63 moles captured using a single mole trap. He claims the pests constantly return, but now disposes of the captured animals rather than using them.
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Robertson
Decatur
Southne County
Webber
Indifference Sermon At St Johns Episcopal Church
Rev Peter M Dennis urged parishioners to combat indifference as a threat to church life and community good works. He warned that selfish indifference harms others and asked what the harvest will be from deeds of indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Episcopal Church
Peter M. Dennis
Post and Gatty Return for Hoover Recognition
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty were welcomed in Washington to receive official recognition from President Hoover for their round the world flight. The pair arrived by train at noon and were the luncheon guests at the White House with their wives and backer, F. C. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Hoover
White House
F. C. Hall
Quilt Pieces and Magazines Requested for Community House
Mrs W H Ritter asks The Daily to publicize a plea for quilt pieces and magazines to aid the West Market Street community house. Call Miss Lucy Bell at 894 or visit the house to contribute at earliest convenience as urged by the community house board.
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W. H. Ritter
The
Daily
West Market Street
Lucy Bell
Community House
Traffic Drive Underway Reduces Holiday Accidents
Police officials here are conducting an intensive traffic violations drive. The result is minimal traffic accidents over the holiday, while many motorists faced enforcement actions.
Fourth of July Death Toll Reveals Higher national toll This Year
AP reports the United States marked its 155th birthday with near five hundred deaths over two days. Fireworks deaths were six, far below last year, while automobile and drowning fatalities surged. One hundred sixty people died in motor vehicle crashes, and 181 drowned, with 24 heat deaths and 14 in airplane accidents. Total fatalities reached 483, up 304 from 1930, and about 2,500 injured nationwide. In Chicago eleven drowned. six died in a Lucerne California airplane crash.
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Associated Press
United States
Chicago
Lucerne
Calif
Bill Leopard Believed Victim in Alabama Robbery Plot
Ornamental ira worker Bill Leopard of Tarrant City Alabama is hospitalized in Cullman then at Benovolent hospital with serious injuries from an early morning assault in a cotton field 12 miles from Cullman. Police suspect robbery two assailants, missing watch and money. Leopard’s condition improves and memory may return.
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Bill Leopard
Tarrant City
Ala
Avery
Cullman
Pischer
Leopard
Clashes in Korea Leave Dozens Dead and Chinese Colonies Harried
In Korea a major ethnic clash killed 37, with police guarding Chinese colonies in two cities. The massacre began in Pingyang where a mob of about 8,000 Koreans attacked Chinese residents, injuring hundreds and destroying numerous homes. One hundred arrests were reported.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Korea
Pingyang
Clinic Planned at Athens on July 10
A clinic for crippled children will be conducted July 10 at Athens under the Limestone County Health Department and the Alabama Society for Crippled Children. Dr. John Sherrill of Birmingham will perform examinations. The clinics are open to Limestone and Lauderdale counties with a program of rehabilitation for adults as well.
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Athens
County Health Department of
Limestone
Alabama Society For Crippled Children
John ©. Sherrill
Birmingham
Lesaac
Trace of Rain Reported by Weather Bureau
A weather bureau report notes only a trace of rain during the 24 hours ending at seven this morning. The report highlights minimal precipitation and dry conditions, with no significant rainfall indicated for the period.
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Weather Bureau
Butler Hines in the Hospital at Memphis
Butler P. A. Hine, a World War I veteran and noted Decatur citizen, is at the government hospital in Memphis Tennessee receiving treatment for wounds. Friends here say he is much improved and may soon return home.
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Butler P. A. Hine
Decatur
Government Hospital
Memphis
Tenn
Mr. Hine
Visit Sisters Return Home After South Visit
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Collier and family have returned to their home after visiting sister households.
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J. ¢. Collier
New York Cotton Futures Open Slightly Up
New York July 6 cotten futures opened barely steady with July at 10.00 and forward months ranging from 10.31 to 11.02 as traders awaited further directions.
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New York
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