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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
1
William Hulsey and son Fred were found guilty of murdering three men after a card game and sentenced to electrocution on August 25. The victims Cliff Jones Lige Harper and Ernest McCullough were later found in an abandoned well near Rockmart.
The long missing air mail pilot Maurice Graham was found dead six miles from his wrecked plane in the Kanarra mountains Utah. Major Richard McDonald led the search discovering the body amid underbrush, with personal belongings aiding identification.
George Moore, previously acquitted of killing R. M. Moncure, is freed of a second degree murder charge in the slaying of Franklin Patterson during an attempted search of his home. Judge A C Hartdridge dismissed the Patterson case on a motion by County Solicitor W E Roebuck. Moncure and Patterson died as agents executed a warrant for a daytime search.
Hampton Iowa July 17 Harland Peter son of Waterloo was killed in a gun battle after delivering a gallon of alcohol to a state dry agent. Peterson dropped the can and drew a revolver. the agent fired, hitting Peterson in the head. In the car were Lois Wheeler and Cecil Benton, both from Waterloo. An inquest and investigation followed with agents described as undercover and state prohibition men.
In Birmingham Alabama police say a lead is being followed in the $24000 Woodlawn American National Bank robbery. Three bandits bound a bookkeeper and looted currency before fleeing toward a nearby town. An automobile matching the bandits’ vehicle was sighted in Walker county but the search was fruitless.
Mrs Ada H E Camp about 65 years old died after either leaping or falling from a sixth floor window in a downtown apartment. A watchman found her body after a sister, frightened by her stated intent to die by her own action, alerted staff. She had been housekeeper at the building for years and is survived by a sister and by an uncle in Courtland Tennessee.
Congressman Edward B. Almon spoke to Morgan County supporters at the annual Lacey Springs picnic during his reelection campaign. Other speakers joined him at the event.
Boys at Camp Westmoreland report unusually cool evenings as blankets vanish and merited campers sleep out. Troop 3 leads camp events with 53 points after winning the swimming meet and Monday track event, while Life saving tests begin with twelve boys aiming for senior status. Camp continues into a new week with large groups from Decatur and Scottsboro, registrations due to Camp Director Hunt.
Dr James R Turner pastor of Central Methodist Church laments drought making roasting ears scarce. He notes corn ripens too quickly and ears become hard almost as soon as they are edible, leaving him to search for preferred ears.
Bud Brothers and his son Vernie from Decatur route 4 were in the city this morning for a business visit.
Ruth Hanna McCormick demands James Hamilton Lewis be called before the Senate campaign fund committee to explain an article asserting $1,000,000 funded her Republican senatorial nomination. Lewis says he will appear if asked. Nye will decide on summoning him. McCormick defends delays in reporting a $10,000 donation from Col. R A. McCormick and notes other late or unused contributions.
The home of Erick Holt two miles south of Pettusville was destroyed by a fire believed caused by sparks from a defective kitchen flue. Much of the household furnishings were lost, and the property was partly insured.
Auburn Alabama July 17 Extension officials announce poultry instruction will be featured during the Alabama Polytechnic Institute farmers week July 28 to August 2. Frederick H Stoneburn of Memphis will address poultry opportunities in the South and join a general discussion. George A Trollope heads the poultry department and three days of instruction are planned with topics on incubation feeding culling disease prevention and breeding. Other speakers include Dale F King H R Bailey C T Bailey and R B Jones with many farm people expected to attend the annual short course. entertainment features also planned.
Hodges Crow, tax collector, finalized the current year tax settlement in Morgan County. A state auditor audited the books and witnessed the final funds transfer, finding the records in splendid condition.
Rev R T Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district is expected to return Saturday from Atlanta to resume duties. He has been a guest of his daughter in Atlanta.
Falling sparks set off a fire alarm at 526 West Vine Street in a house occupied by W. Gussie Hill. Firefighters extinguished the small blaze with minor damage reported.
Defective wiring was named as the cause of a slight blaze Wednesday afternoon threatening the home of W. J. Riley at 1222 Fifth Avenue South. Fire units reached the scene promptly and limited damage was reported.
Hodges Crow, Morgan County tax collector, says the outlook for his renomination campaign in the Democratic primary on August 12 is very pleasing as he prepared for a final drive over the county.
Mr and Mrs B G Cox of route No 2 Decatur were among visitors here on Wednesday.
W S Bean of Decatur route No 2 was among business visitors to the city on Wednesday.
Mrs. George H. Smart returned to her Montgomery home after visiting friends and relatives in Decatur and Nashville.
Mrs T L McAnnally of Somerville is recovering after an operation at Baugh's infirmary on Wednesday and showed improvement today.
The crushed body of Howard Lamel, 18, who vanished July 5 while attempting Mt Whitney, was found in a crevice by Bob Evans and Norman Clyde. They suggested a 400 foot fall and said removal would require extensive prep. Lamel had set out with his father Edward Lamel and a friend from Los Angeles.
Morgan county candidates held a morning field day at Lacey's spring picnic and barbecue hosted by three churches. Many courthouse offices appeared depopulated as supporters met hundreds of voters ahead of the upcoming primary.
The dry spell this season has seemingly boosted the county cotton crop with rapid improvement. Officials predict an excellent yield if favorable weather continues and no insect pests invade.
Several county schools that missed last Monday will start the 1930-31 term on Monday July 21. Officials expect higher attendance in the second week as crop progress accelerates.
Mrs. Catherine Sewell county health nurse arranges cameras to document rural nursing work in Morgan County for a forthcoming national magazine feature. The photographs aim to illustrate progress in Morgan County's health initiatives for the nursing and medical fraternity.
Athens Alabama July 17 Special summer sessions for all rural grammar schools begin Monday July 21 and run about six weeks Col M K Clements county superintendent of education says Opportunity Schools will also be opened for illiterates or those who never completed the third grade in the county
The Morgan County courthouse bulletin board is crowded with candidate placards and faces of all types. Voters will learn who leads after the primary on August 12, when campaign cards may fade from Decatur public spaces.
A rubbish heap fire near Bank and Water triggered a fire alarm on Wednesday. The alarm and crew arrived quickly, and the blaze was extinguished without any loss or injuries.
Herman Safley of the Daily's mechanical staff was taken ill at the office late Wednesday and is reported considerably improved today at his home.
R. T. Rich relocates residence from Flint to Echols Hill. The move updates local addresses and may affect community records and services.
Charles Layman of Flint announces a full independent ticket will run in Morgan County against Democratic primary nominees on August 12. A county mass meeting will endorse candidates for all state and county offices that day, with formal nominations set for September 1 in Montgomery. Layman asserts independents met July 4 in Birmingham, hearing Heflin and Locke as expected Jeffersonian Democrat nominees for Senate and Governor.
The Baptist churches of the county met at Poplar Creek church in Athens on Wednesday for a one day general convention. Representatives from nearly every church attended as John McGuire spoke on The Sunday School Defined and Dr J O Hill L W Meyers and Mrs Cooper discussed the Sunday school as a Bible teaching and soul winning agency. Chas spoke on the world aspect and a picnic dinner was served on the church grounds.
Athens defeated Town Creek 11 to 8 to solidify its early lead in the six-town North Alabama tour baseball league. The victory widened the gap over remaining rivals as Athens moved further ahead in the standings this week.
Persons wishing to write to Dr James Allen Smith pastor of Central Baptist church are asked to send correspondence care Tour No 306 33 Avenue de Paris France.
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