Rainy weekend halts Decatur's 120th birthday celebration
A heavy weekend rainstorm disrupted Decatur events from Saturday through Sunday December 1920 era, canceling the pageant at Benson Field the farm meet and boat flotilla on the river. Only the Fort Stephen Decatur dance and a few activities proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bromfield
Decatur
Fort Stephen Decatur
Benson Field
John D. McKibben
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Blue Devils
Birmingham Orioles
Nessee
McKibben
National Guard Company
Northey Cox’ Orchestra
Frank M. Dixon
Washington
Lawson
Lilientha
Pope
TVVA
Knoxville
Florence
San Francisco
Grave-raiding mystery haunts Georgia cemetery
In Loganville Georgia state police and the sheriff investigated the opening of an elderly woman Mrs W S Bennett grave found by friend Mrs Ed Criswell. The coffin was opened but the body remained. a gold wedding band stayed on the corpse. Investigators sought footprints and fingerprints for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loganville
W. S. Bennett
Ed _ Criswell
E.S. Gordon
State Highway Patrol
Atlanta
A. J Hutchins
Fom
Consolidation Rumors Surround WPA Offices
Rumors circulated in Gadsden and Decatur that the WPA offices may merge. Col. W. G. Henderson declined to confirm but suggested a statement may come Wednesday. Local staff offered no comment on any move or the courthouse building on the lot here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
WPA
Decatur
Col
W. G. Henderson
Montgomery
Associated Press
R. W. Sheppard
District One
France Not to Expect Help From Axis Powers
Berlin dispatches quote sources saying France will not receive aid from Germany and Italy in upcoming European war phases. Nazi figures like Robert Ley demand French acceptance of Germany's continental leadership, while a Berlin news service hints France must pay for its past alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
France
Know
Germany
Italy
Adolf Hitler
Robert Ley
der Angriff
Europe
Ley
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Hog Prices Still Climb in Chicago Market
Hog prices rose up to 50 cents lifting the top to 7.00, the highest since November. The corn hog ratio improved from 7.7 to over 9.9 as hog quality was noted poor, with expectations of better finishing to curb near future receipts. Sluggish supplies, 16 500 head received, fueled the strength along with steady consumer demand and higher wholesale pork quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alabama graduate signs first novel contract
Edward Kimbrough a University of Alabama graduate student from Meridian Mississippi has signed with Lippincott's of New York for publication of his first novel From Hell To Breakfast a satire on political life in Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Edward Kimbrough
University of Alabama
Meridian, Miss
Lippincott’s of
New York
Mississippi
Plans of FDR Told to Jim
President Roosevelt confides his third term plans to James Farley in Hyde Park. Farley says no announcement will be made without the president, as party leaders estimate strong support for renomination amid international crisis. Farley seeks a brief platform and hints at convention dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
America
Canal Zone
New York Yankees
Farley
Bankhead Tentatively Named to Platform Committee
Senator Bankhead of Alabama was invited to serve on the platform committee at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Senator Wagner of New York, slated as chairman, telegraphed Bankhead in Jasper to attend a preliminary session. Alabama delegates expect Bankhead to be formally chosen for the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Rosser
New York
Washington
Bankhead
Ala
Wagner
Alabama
Jasper
Chicago
Black man faces multiple charges in Trini home invasion
Frank Bass 21, a Trinity negro, was returned to Morgan county on burglary, assault with intent to murder, and attempted rape charges for the February 22 Canterberry home break in. He allegedly slugged Virginia Canterberry with a hammer and fled, later identified as a fugitive from Kilby prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bass
Trinity Negro
Morgan County
J. J. Canterberry
Trini
Virginia Canterberry
Bass
W. T.willoughby
Kansas City
Frank Hanna
James Walker
Willoughby
Washington
Kilby
Lewis Osborn
PRT
Pat Ryan
ARC
FBI
Canterberry
R. M. Grantland
Decatur
Tennessee River
Lynne Speaks At Rotary Meeting On Independence Day
The Rotary Club at St Johns Guild House hosted Judge Seybourne H. Lynne who spoke on Independence Day and its significance. Visiting Rotarians included Capt. Rosenburger Birmingham F. M. Speake Grady Long and B. G. Hall Hartselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
St. Johns Guild House
Seybourne H. Lynne
Capt. Rosenburger
Birmingham
F. M. Speake
Grady Long
B. G. Hall
Hartselle
Incendiary Bombs Drape Britain as War Widens
British air raids and Nazi bombing escalated across Britain with incendiaries and explosives. RAF fighters claimed several German bombers shot down while waves of attacks hit coastal and inland targets. Reports from Rome and Berlin spoke of planned offensives and shifting alliances as the conflict widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Britain
Adolf Hitler
Cites
Lom Ras
Royal Air Force
Berlin
Hitler
Count Ciano
Virginio Gayda
Rome
Ciano
England
Ireland
Germany
Bremen
Hamburg
France
Gibraltar
Africa
Malta
Sicily
Alexandria
Egypt
Norway
War morale and civilian casualties in Britain and France
The piece discusses how civilian suffering from potential German bombing could erode morale in Britain and France. It notes that industrially dense areas house both military and civilian targets, risking widespread casualties and morale decline as refugees flood battlefronts and highways, with Eden urging Britons to stay put.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Britain
France
Eden
British Morale in Wartime Is Key to Survival
The report notes morale as crucial as bombs rain. Citizens may shelter in bomb-proofs while onlookers defend and aid the injured, extinguish fires, and repel invasions. Churchill’s dire pledge to endure with blood toil tears and sweat frames a mobilization, with evacuations to Canada and the United States underway as Germany threatens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
National Guard Elects 2nd Lieutenant Tonight at Fort Stephen
The local National Guard unit will elect a second lieutenant at Fort Stephen Decatur during weekly drill to fill a vacancy. Captain Woolsey Finnell announced results will be published soon. A roster of active members and recent changes in the 102nd Engineer Co. (light pontoon) is released for public record, listing ranks from captain to private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Fort Stephen Decatur
Woolsey Finnell
Finnell
102Nd Engineer Co
Finn i
Woolsey
House
Daniel
Hunt
Frederick S., Jr
Gradf III Collier
Charles F., Jr
Draper
Paul
Head of Bund Opposes Bill on Foreign-Run Groups
William Kunze national leader of the German American Bund testifies against a House bill requiring registration of foreign controlled organizations. He argues the measure would force the Bund out of existence and that officers could face heavy penalties for registration errors. Kunze notes he faces bond charges for a Independence Day meeting case in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willam Kunze
Bund
United States
Kuuze
Senate
Judiciary
Kunze
Fritz Kuhn
Connaily
D. Tex
Camp Nordland
New Jersey
Wilbur
Keegan
Connally
Fleet Leader Back Home After Hawaii Visit
Admiral J O Richardson arrived secretly at the Navy Department from Hawaii. The fleet commander in chief met with officials to discuss routine fleet training policies and potential basing decisions. He was to dine with President Roosevelt and discuss naval operations with top officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J O. Richardson
Navy Department
Hawaii
United States
Department
Roosevelt
Lewis Compton
Harold R Stark
Naval Operations
Richardson
Groundbreaking for Central Methodist Church Auditorium
Ground will be broken Tuesday morning at eight o'clock for the new Central Methodist church auditorium. The entire congregation was urged to be present for the service led by Dr. Ira Hawkins, first pastor of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Ira F. Hawkins
New Defense Fund Looms
President Roosevelt plans a request for a 5 billion dollar peacetime defense fund to expand munitions production and facilities for rapid mobilization. The proposal, to go to Congress midweek, follows calls for higher taxes to cover defense costs and aligns with existing arms authorizations for 1 million troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Civitan Club Holds Organization Meeting
A Civitan Club organization meeting convened here Tuesday night at the offices of Prof. Irwin J. Quinn, county superintendent of education. The session began at 7 30 with Quinn named temporary chairman and Dr. A M Roan temporary secretary. The club aims to build character curb crime and prevent tuberculosis and other diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan Club
Irwin J. Quinn
Quinn
A. M. Roan
Morgan County Court Begins Summer Term Under Judge Lynne
Morgan County court with Judge Seybourn H. Lynne began the summer term on Monday. Civil non jury cases are heard today and tomorrow with a two week recess. Civil jury trials start July 20 and civil criminal cases July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Court
Seybourn H. Lynne
Poll tax records theft disrupts Lawrence county graft hearing
Courthouse break in Sunday prompted investigation into missing poll tax ledgers from the circuit and probate offices. Sheriff Byars and detectives traced two offices broken into with glass locks damaged. Hearing on Bragg’s protest to Johnson’s nomination proceeds with partial testimony and fingerprint work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Byara
Lawrence County
Democratic Executive Committee
Isaac Johnson, Jr
Johnson
Charles BE. Bragg
P Mary
BE. E. Byars
J Son
Mr. Byars
Byara
Brage
Judge Bragg
Jobson
K Owens
Byars
McFarland
Birmingham Police Department
Moulton
Circuit Court
Horace Wilkinson
Birmingham
John C. Forney
Moulston
Perdue and Miller
Peach and Caddell
Decatur
Bragg
Colbert County to Vote on Liquor Tuesday
Colbert county voters will decide tomorrow on retaining legal liquor sales while Lauderdale faces a petition for a special election to legalize beer and whisky. Prohibition advocates urged the Colbert referendum. Lauderdale had earlier remained dry in 1937. Twenty four of Alabama’s sixty seven counties already permit alcohol sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscumbia
Ala
Colbert County
Lauderdale
Prohibition
Alabama
Weather summary for Tennessee river and rainfall
The Tennessee river gauge on Monday stood at 21.1 feet and is rising. High temperature reached 66 degrees with a low around the previous day. Rainfall totaled 1.78 inches. Expect southeast winds tonight.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louis P. Lochner
FDR
Jim
Black
Trinity
Lynne
Rotary
London
Great Britain
Wilhelmshaven
Air Ministry
LA Linea
Spain
By Dewitt MacKenzie
Canada
National Guard Unit
Frazier
Kylé G
Giles
John H
Skermah
Charles R. McEntire
Millard R
Neelyharles L. Papenburg
Frederick
Peebles
John
Mii
Polk
James K
Price
William B
Ryan
Abel W
Fleet Leader
NEW Defense Fund
Congress
George
D. G
Army
Navy
Louis Johnson
Harold Smith
White House
Defense Fund
Morgenthau
Treasury
Sidney Hillman
Defense Commission
J. O. Richardson
Pacific
Civitans
Colbert
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!