Hobdy and Bryan Explain Alabama School Funding Crisis
Hobdy and Bryan spoke in Morgan County outlining that Alabama boards will not ask teachers to serve unpaid next year and urging public discussion with state lawmakers on school funding. They warned of possible two to four months of schooling in some counties without aid, noting $7 million owed to teachers by September and $3.75 million in warrants due on August 27.
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Boards of Education
Alabama
Ja. Tae Hobdy
J. E. Bryan
Bessemer Schools
Morgan County Court House
Hobdy
J. M. Harman
Harman
B. M. Miller
Bryan
Morgan County
Hartselle
Johnson
Athens
Educational Department
Morgan Resident Loses Right Leg After Shooting
J. C. Atkins of the Hartselle area was seriously wounded in a late yesterday shooting about six miles from Hart selle. He underwent amputation of his right leg at Benevolent hospital and is reported resting well. No arrests had been made and officers planned an investigation. Mrs Atkins offered few details of the wound.
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J. C. Atkins
Hartselle
Benevolent Hospital
Wish to Locate Relatives in Trinity Alabama
Mrs Lizzie Brigton of Trinity route one pleads for help locating family members two brothers Henry Smith and Bill Smith last heard of in Georgia others Miles Wilbanks Mary Wilbanks Sara Emma Smith Colin Smith Timpa Smith and Willard Briglon were last heard of in Jackson county readers may write Mrs Lizzie Brigton care of John C Hames Trinity Ala route one for information
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Lizzie Brigton
Trinity Route One
Henry Smith
Bill Smith
Georgia
Miles Wilbanks
Mary Wilbanks
Sara Emma Smith
Colin Smith
Timpa Smith
Willard Briglon
Jackson County
Briglon
John C. Hames
Trinity
Ala
Revival Services Begin at Austinville Baptist Church
Revival services start Sunday at 11 o clock at Austinville Baptist Church. Reverend D W Griffin announces the event with Rev L E Toon assisting. Large and appreciative crowds are expected.
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Austinville Baptist Church
D. W. Griffin
L. E. Toon
Dr. Griffin
Heart Attack Fatal To Famed Ziegfeld Impresario
Hollywood notes report the death of a renowned impresario known for over 30 years as the glorifier of the American girl. He suffered heart trouble for years and died in hospital after a pulmonary disorder followed by illness. Billie Burke was at his bedside as he passed, with daughter Patricia Ziegfeld at home in Santa Monica.
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Hollywood
Cal
Teld
New York
Billie Burke
Patricia Ziegfeld
Santa Monica
New Mexico
Curb Sellers in Decatur Harbor Hopeful Market
Curb sellers in Decatur report growing business from town buyers who arrive early to choose fresh farm produce. Buyers and sellers alike show rising interest as farm goods arrive on the Tuesday Thursday and Saturday curb sale days, with prices stable for now though anticipated changes loom ahead.
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Decatur
Funeral services for Col. N. M. Rowe held in Huntsville
Reverends R. T. Tyler A. H. Nabors and W. F. Price attend the Huntsville funeral for Col. N. M. Rowe a prominent Madison County citizen and churchman.
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R.T. Tyler
A. H. Nabors
W. PF. Price
Huntsville
Col. N. M. Rowe
Madison County
Exhume Ordered in Third Degree Victim Hyman Stark
In Mineola New York an exhumation order was issued for Hyman Stark, described as a third degree victim. The district attorney announced that the grand jury returned sealed true bills indicting thirteen men arrested in Stark's death. Five charged with first degree manslaughter seven with second degree assault and one as an accessory first degree manslaughter. Second degree murder charges were dropped for four defendants.
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Mineola
Hyman Stark
District ‘Attorney’s Office
Stark
Indictments Hit Police Over Prisoner Death at Mineola
A Mineola grand jury returned indictments against 13 policemen in the third degree death of Hyman Stark. Four officers face second degree murder charges, seven second degree assault, others lesser offenses. Trial set for August 8 in a special Supreme Court session.
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Mineola
N. Y
Hyman Stark
Supreme Court
Raiford
Fla
Harold Bradley
Loretta
Penn
Frank Powell
Miami
Board of Commissioners of State Institutions
Harold
Outbreak of Violence Claims Two Lives in Chicago Suburb
In Chicago area violence erupts with two deaths including a suburban police officer shot during arrest and a criminal courts building employee killed by machine gun fire. Gary Indiana youths are in custody or hunted as investigation proceeds.
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Chicago
Criminal Courts
Marchine
Gary
Ind
Harold Koehneke
Dalton
Jack Werner
Tony Burba
Koehncke
Legionnaires to Leave on Sunday for State Convention
The first contingent of Decatur Legionnaires will depart Sunday for Gadsden to attend the state convention with a memorial service opening the event. Business sessions start Monday morning and other members depart Tuesday to hear Representative Wright Pattman about the cash payment plan for certificate holders. Officer elections are set as a special order of business Wednesday.
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Decatur Legionnaires
Gadsden
Wright Pattman
Revival to Begin Sunday Morning at Southside Baptist
A revival campaign will begin Sunday morning at the Southside Baptist Church with Dr. H. B. Woodward preaching. Morning services start at 10 o'clock and run to 11, while evening services begin at 7 30. A cordial invitation was extended to the public.
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Southside Baptist Church
H. B.woodward
Unique Mission Program At First Methodist Sunday Session
A Sunday school program at First Methodist church features Rev. Arthur H. Nabors of Central Methodist delivering a missionary address titled The Future of Foreign Missions in the Light of Present Day Changes. The 9:30 a.m. meeting in the main auditorium invites all church members and interested adults to attend.
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First Methodist Church
Arthur H. Nabors
Central Methodist Church
Nabors
E. LaFayette and
Canal Streets
Orient
India
Cor
First Methodist Sunday School
Mercury Moderates After 100 Degree Day Tie Reached
Showers late yesterday cooled the area after the high temperature tied the season’s mark at 100 degrees. The weather bureau reported a maximum of 100 and a minimum of 78 for the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning.
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Weather Bureau
Suspect Held for Bank Robbery in Cullman County
Willie Peek about 30 is jailed in Cullman county awaiting grand jury action. Jo Peek was arrested near Blount county after being seen by the bank’s employer who identified him as the daylight robber. No charges yet. evidence collected keeps him in custody until the Cullman grand jury convenes. He was arrested Thursday night within twelve hours of the robbery.
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Willie Peek
Cullman County
Jo Peek
Blount County
Jones
Peek
Cotton Advances as October Closes Higher
Cotton markets held gains with October closing at 5.74 to 5.75, up eight points. The market remained steady and satisfactory with no Decatur sales of the 1931 yield yet reported, as farmers reportedly wait for better prices before releasing holdings.
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Decatur
Paint Rock Rebuilds After Spring Storm
Visitors report Paint Rock and nearby areas rebuilding damaged sections after a spring storm. Signs of destruction are being cleared away rapidly as the town recovers.
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Paint Rock
Weekly Weather Still Fair with Local Showers Likely
Central and east areas expect generally fair conditions with occasional local thundershowers, mainly in the latter part of the week. Temperatures rise and settle above seasonal averages across Gulf states and nearby areas.
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Gulf States
Alabama Tax System Criticized In Brookings Report
Brookings Institute flags uniformity gaps in Alabama tax assessments noting intangible property largely untaxed and local ad valorem rates low. The 500 page study cites wide valuation disparities, under listing, and slow adjustment to market values, urging reforms and a modern valuation base.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Tax Department
Tax Commission
Alabama
Men held in jail over mysterious drowning deaths
Two escorts of the two young women who died at a swimming party were jailed after claiming accidental drownings and fleeing to avoid scandal. Reuben Kruger, 25, and Jesse Salley, 30, admitted contacting Louise Prigge, 22, and Frances Polikowski, 21, at their Plainview homes.
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Rochester
Minn
Reuben Kruger
Jesse Salley
Plainview
Louise Prigge
Frances Polikowski
Johnson invites rally at Athens Demonstration Farm
Prof. Johnson of the Athens Agricultural School invites the public to an educational rally at the Athens Demonstration Farm next Thursday from two to five. He says Professor J M Harman, state superintendent of education, plans to speak.
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Johnson
Athens Agricultural School
Athens Demonstration Farm
J. M. Harman
Death of 15 Months Old Lula Atkins in Decatur
The 15 month old Lula May Atkins of Decatur route two died last night at 9 30. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Ons Atkins and several relatives. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 30 at the cemetery with Rev McGlawr ing.
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Lula May Atkins
Decatur Route Two
Ons. Atkins
McGlawring
Speakers Coming to Morgan County This Weekend
Superintendent J A Keller announces a series of speaking engagements in Morgan county the weekend of July 29 30 with Prof George T Woodruff urging attendance. Speakers Keller Beleler Moore will discuss school funding and causes behind unpaid teachers and absent funds.
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J. A Keller
Press Educational Beensg
Morgan County
George T. Woodruff
Mr. Keleler
Mr. Moore
Priceville
Mr. Beleler
Danville
Mr. Keller
Falkville
Bodies Found On Rail Line Near Shreveport
Three youths aged about 15 to 20 were found dead along the Central railroad near Bodeau nine miles east of Shreveport. Authorities believe a freight train struck them, likely causing instant death about an hour earlier.
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Shreveport
Linols Central
Bodeau
Shrevesport
Reverend W and Best to Preach at Oh God on Sixth Avenue
The notice announces a preaching event by Reverend W. and Best of Mies at the Oh God location on Sixth Avenue Lab 180 Sloule.
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Rev. W. & Best
Mies
Sixth Avenue
Lab
Sloule
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Morgan
Mercury
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Cullman
T. M. Davenport
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