Two New Infantile Paralysis Cases Reported in County
Health officials add two new cases in Morgan County raising the county total to 29. A Lawrece County infant, four miles west of Trinity, is also diagnosed today. The Morgan patients are siblings from the southwest near the Cullman line, a seven year old girl severe and a four year old sister mild. Three deaths due to the illness remain recorded in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Trinity
Lawrence County
Cullman County
Infantile paralysis measures spread in Alabama and Tennessee
State wide preventive medicine drive supervised by public health physicians trains nurses to administer nasal spray treatments in stricken areas. Ten new cases reported, 12 deaths total in Alabama and Tennessee, with 262 ill across three states. Memphis barred non resident infantile paralysis patients to protect city hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alabama
Tennessee
Public
Works Progress Administration
J. P. Leake
Mississippi
Memphis
Tenn
L. M. Graves
City Health Department
Drought Admits Plenty Problem Faces Burke County Farmers
In Burke county near Augusta Georgia about 100 farm families plan a Monday meeting to seek state and federal aid amid a drought anomaly. A 10 mile land strip has had little rainfall since April 7, leaving cotton corn gardens and livestock severely affected despite adequate moisture elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Burke County
Strike Ends in Mexico City After 3000 Electric Workers Agreement
Employers and employees reach a settlement ending a strike by 3,000 electrical workers in Mexico City. The stoppage had left the city in darkness and risked public health as a result of the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mrs Rickard Weds Chicago Broker in Mount Carmel Church
Mrs Maxine Rickard widow of George L. Tex Rickard married Thomas A. Gill a Chicago broker at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. The ceremony took place today with reports noting Rickard’s prominence in sports promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickard
Chicago
Maxine
George L
Tex) Rickard
Thos. A. Gill
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Appeal for blood donors to save 13 year old Dorothy McLain
Physicians in Baltimore issued a call for blood donors to help 13 year old Dorothy McLain gravely ill at Church Home and Infirmary. The child has had five transfusions in ten days, with two from Baltimore policeman Andrew Berger, highlighting matching difficulties and the need for more volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Dorothy McLain
Oe Ala
Church Home
Andrew Berger
FDR Watches Skies Aboard Schooner Liber Ty Cruise
President Roosevelt scanned the Fundy bay skies aboard the schooner Sevanna for smooth waters on a planned 35 mile cruise to Grand Manan Island with a base there for the weekend. He weathered rough seas and storm warnings steering the vessel with the Potomac and destroyer Hopkins nearby as the trip continued toward Campobello Isle for the summer home period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Westport
Roosevelt
Bay of Fundy
Grand Manan Island
Sevanna
Yarmouth
le Brier Island
U.S. Potomac
Campobello Isle
N. B
Mr. Roosevelt
Grand Passage
Hopkins
Potomac
Sewanna
Last Minute BULLETINS From New Orleans and Chicago
New Orleans market reports cotton sold at 14 cents a pound the new high for the season as a short in the July position forced bidding to fill commitments. Chicago notes widespread corn crop damage with late-day price highs as rains curb aggressive selling amid rapid market changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Chicago
West
Northwestern Barb Wire plant runs with guards amid violence flare
Sterling July 23. Despite a new outbreak of violence and three arrests, the Northwestern Barb Wire Company plant runs today with about half its 1700 workers under deputy sheriffs and special deputies protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Northwestern
Barb Wire Company
Fatal shooting at revival near Holly Springs
Sheriff reports Mrs. Willie Roach, 45, killed after a fight with neighbor Mrs. Etta Knighton, 55. Four others, including Jessie Fesmire and their child, plus T. G. Shaw, wounded at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Springs
Miss
Willie Roach
Dudley Tucker
Jessie Fesmire
T. G. Shaw
Farmer, 65, Regains Sight After Cataract Operations
Memphis report July 25 states E. C. Wamble, a 65 year old farmer, walked from a hospital trembling with happiness after successful removal of cataracts from both eyes. He said he felt happier than anyone else can understand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
E. C. Wamble
Eleanor Holm Jarrett Cut From American Olympic Team
Berlin reports confirm Eleanor Holm Jarrett is dropped from the American Olympic squad for drinking and training breaches on the ocean voyage home. She alleges misconduct by officials, cites a mock marriage and trial on board, and blames others for the lax discipline aboard the ship while denying sole responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Eleanor Holm Jarrett
Manhattan
Gustavus T. Kirby
Gustavus T. Kirby, Treasurer of the Committee, Among Others. Mrs. Jarrett
London
New York
Abraham Lincoln
Grant
Lincoln
Brundage
American Olympic Committee
Hayes Fractures Hip After Fall At Ingalls Iron Works
L A Hayes of Mobile was injured Friday afternoon at Ingalls Iron Works when he slipped on a skidway and fractured his left hip. He was carried by Brown ambulance to a hospital for examination and transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Hayes
Benevolent Society Hospital
Ingalls Iron Works Company
Mr. Hayes
Mobile
Prospective UA Center in Decatur Draws 92 Here
Survey by Decatur Chamber of Commerce lists 92 prospective students for a University of Alabama center in Morgan and Laoe counties with Limestone yet to report. Officials expect at least 100, with plans for a two year college offering part time courses for locals and nonresidents. Dr. R E Tidwell will visit to finalize plans. if delayed, local committees will consult university educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Alabama
Morgan
la’ Oe
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Limestone County
Limestone
Peets
Decatur
Lawrence County High School
Moulton
Morgan County High School
Hartselle
R. E. Tidwell
W. W. Benson
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Alabama Girl Seeks Refuge From Madrid Turmoil
Mary Burns of Alabama City Alabama seeks refuge at the American embassy in Madrid amid the Spanish rebellion. Daughter of Dr R A Burns Gadsden city commissioner of public safety, she is touring Europe to study romance languages and has taught Spanish and French at campus since graduation from the University of Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Mary Burns
Alabama City
Ala
Gadsden
R. A. Burns
Gadsden City
University of Alabama
New York
Europe
Union Services to Be Broadcast
The Ministerial Association announced today that Dr James Allen Smith will speak at the 10 30 oclock union service and Dr S O Payne at the 6 15 union service Sunday Both services will be heard over WMFO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ministerial Association
James Allen Smith
S. O. Payne
WMFO
Heat Wave Causes Sharp Rise in City Deaths
The Census Bureau reports a 65 percent rise in deaths in 86 large cities for the week ended July 18, totaling 12,183 compared with 7,439 a year earlier. The 1986 heat wave produced greater mortality, with regional impacts shifting from 1934 patterns and hitting northern midwest and western Great Lakes cities hardest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Bureau
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Louia
Omaha
Mid-West
Minneapolis
Detroit
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Duluth
Wisconsin
Michigan
Waukee
Lon ' Worth
Chicago
Cleveland
Grand Rapids
Flint
Mich
J H Call Dies at Age 78 in Decatur Burial Plans Set
J H Call, 78, died at his son’s home Falkville Route 2 after a short illness. Final rites by Rev Frank T Smith and Rev C L L Dobbs Sunday at 2 pm at daughter Mrs John Wiggins Brown 1304 Sixth Ave S Decatur. Survived by two sons W E Call and J H Jr, one daughter, 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. Call was longtime L N Railroad employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Call
Falkville
Frank T. Smith
C. l L. Dobbs
John Wiggins
Sixth Avenue
South
Brown
City Cemetery
Mr. Call
L. & N. Railroad Co
Knox Notification Plans Mapped in Chicago Event
Chicago July 25. Plans announced to stage the best political show Chicago has seen years for Col. Frank Knox the Republican vice presidential nominee. Knox will deliver his acceptance speech next Thursday night beside his running mate Governor Alf M Landon of Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Knox
Col. Knox
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Rebels Far From Madrid Gate Despite Frontline Hopes
Eye witness dispatch from Cerezo de Arriba reports Gen. Emilio Mola’s rebel column still 60 miles north of Madrid, with 100 officers behind improvised barricades guarded by anti aircraft guns. Loyal forces hold the Guadarrama pass at 4,500 feet, ready to shell the advance and deny entry to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Elmer W. Peterson
Associated Press
Cerezo DE Arriba
Spain
Emilio Mola
Emileo Mola
Burgos
Guadarrama Mountains
Guad
WPA Political Activity Probe To Be Widened
Oklahoma City July 25. Charges of political activity in the Works Progress Administration in Oklahoma were broadened after a Washington order discharged seven officials. The probe follows the recent Democratic senatorial primary where Josh Lee and Gov. Ebner B. Marland advanced to a run off. Aubrey Williams, WPA assistant administrator who ordered the ouster, said the inquiry would continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Works Progress Administration
Oklahoma
Washington
Josh Lee
EB. W. Marland
Aubrey
Williams
WPA
Uncle Denies N. C. Slaying In Probe Of Hotel Murder
Asheville July 25 Prof William L Clevenger detained for questioning in the Helen Clevenger slaying at Battery Park Hotel Staten Island. He vowed to stay in jail until doomsday to help the sheriff get to the bottom of the case as investigators press to solve the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
William L. Clevenger
Helen Clevenger
North Carolina State College
Clevenger
Bo Ob
Laurence E. Brown
Staten Island
Battery Park
N.C
Clevenge
W. L. Clevenger
Laurence F. Brown
J. F. Clevenger
Great Hills
N. Y
Professor Clevenger
Prof. Clevenger
Mark Wollner
Brown
Electric Fair Marks Meigs County Birthday
Meigs county in Decatur Tennessee celebrated its 100th birthday with an electric fair at the courthouse. Residents witnessed the arrival of electricity including new TVA current and demonstrations of electric appliances. A birthday cake was baked on an electric range as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tefin
Meigs County
Tennessee Valley Authority
Climatic Campaigns of Major Groups Underway
Washington July 25. Major parties push toward climatic campaigning in the East, targeting New York and Pennsylvania for most votes. Landon plans August visits to West Middlesex and New York sites. Roosevelt seeks strong activity in Pennsylvania and New York with Lehman campaigning for re election. Debates over relief costs and political rhetoric follow Landon acceptance remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Aubrey Williams
Works Progress
Holt
D-W. Va
Bacon
Hildebrandt
Coughlin Backed by Detroit Bishop on Vatican Trip
In Naples the Bishop of Detroit Michael Gallagher said he cannot contradict Father Coughlin. Coughlin in a press conference supported Gallagher's claim that the bishop's Vatican City trip had no relation to the radio priest's activities. Gallagher continues his course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buff
N.Y
Les E. Coughlin
Michael Gallagher
Detroit
Naples
Father Coughlin
Gallagher
Vatican City
New drought parleys set for immediate and long range aid
The article notes new drought parleys called by Morris L. Cooke for September 23 24 as part of a long range relief program. It reports 55 counties added to the emergency drought list across Kansas Georgia Missouri and South Dakota and forecasts showers but limited relief for the heat in Kansas Nebraska and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Corn
Kansas
Morris L. Cooke
Roosevelt
Great Plains
WPA
Harry L. Hopkins
Cam
Pobello Island
N. E
Agriculture Department
Georgia
Missouri
South Dakota
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Dakotas
Indiana
Nebraska
Cooke
Wallace
Eee Ag
Bitter fight shifts today to the water in Spain
News from Madrid and the Straits of Gibraltar report heavy fighting as six Spanish warships shared shellfire with rebel forts at Ceuta. The battle raged while Madrid’s embassy staff dwindled and 140 Americans remained inside with limited food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Straits of Gibraltar
Ceuta
Morocco
Madrid
Straits
San Sebastian
Bay of Biscay
American Navy Department
Bilbao
Oklahoma
Silice Sd i
Gineber
Koenigswart
Czechoslovakia
Alfonso
Spain
Bowers Reports From Spain Amid Civil War Uncertainty
American diplomat Claude G. Bowers, marooned near San Sebastian, telephoned a report to Washington that Spain's civil war could endure. He said both leftist government forces and revolutionary rightists held key areas, with conditions in San Sebastian described as horrible and all Americans seeking departure evacuated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers
Washington
Spain
Amor Claude G. Bowers
State Department
San Sebastian
Weather Synopsis for Tennessee Alabama and Gulf States
The river gauge shows 2.4 feet falling at 7 a.m. with 91 maximum and 72 minimum temperatures and no rainfall. Alabama and northwest Florida remain warm and fair with tonight and Sunday showers possible in Tennessee north. week outlook calls for fair to partly cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers mid to late week and above normal temperatures in most areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Alabama
Florida
Central
East Gulf States
Southern Plains
West Gulf States
North P
Also Mentioned on This Page
Olympic
FDR
Bulletins
Jarrett
Knox
Coughlin
Sam Sebastian
Eric Wendelin
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!