Cullman Man Arrested in Counterfeiting Ring Case
Edward E. Estes of Cullman was arrested on conspiracy to counterfeit charges and released on $5,000 bond. He joins six other Cullman men indicted in a six year counterfeiting operation led by Walter Allred. Four suspects including Festus Estes were held after Monday’s Cullman arrests.
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Birmingham
Ala
Edward E. Estes
Cullman
Estes
Walter ‘Allred
A. L. Cannon, Jr
Andrew Ponder
John W. Ponder
Jimmy Burres
Festus Estes
Edward Estes
Alfred
Citizens jubilant as paving planned on Bee Line road
News on the likely start of paving the Decatur to Athens segment of the Bee Line highway within six weeks brings rejoicing to Morgan and Limestone counties. Tourists burdened by dust on the eight mile stretch welcome the project and a related contract for Decatur to Hartselle paving may follow.
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Decatur
Athens
Morgan
Limestone
Hartselle
City Depleted of Candidates in Eatery Campaigns
Decatur saw candidates for county offices scarce as hopefuls rushed to Cain's and These picnics to meet voters. Cards by the thousand were handed out, and the big barbecues drew large voter crowds, shaping a sparse field of contenders.
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Decatur
Cain’s
Local Girl Swims Tennessee River
Miss Claudia Thombs, a well known local resident and one of the citys best known swimmers, received congratulations from friends today for her feat swimming the Tennessee river yesterday.
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Claudia Thombs
Tennessee River
Classified Ads Grouped by Type in Classified Section
The reader is told that ads of any kind are collected under indexed headings in the Classified Section. More ads mean more choices and greater value, encouraging thorough reading of all listings for best results.
Candidates to Speak at Flint Meeting on State Races
Melvin Hutson, candidate for the state senate, and John Patterson with Tennis Tidwell, candidates for the state legislature, will address the Flint schoolhouse Friday at 7 45 p m. A cordial invitation invites the public to hear them discuss campaign issues. Voter access proposals and district representation in the board of revenue are drawing countywide interest as Hutson and Tidwell push for passage of related bills.
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Melvin Hutson
State Senate
John Patterson
Tennis Tidwell
Flint
Messrs. Hutson
Patterson
Tidwell
Senate
Morgan
Lawrence
Curb Sales Near Two Thousand In Decatur Market
Sales at the Decatur curb market totaled 1928.91 for July 1930, down from 2159.78 in July 1929. Mrs. J. T. Nelson cited lower agricultural prices as the reason for the drop, but overall July sales were still viewed as excellent given current conditions.
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Decatur Curb
J. T. Nelson
Suspect Now in Pen Denies Plot to Slay Senator
Glenn D. McKnight, once a bootleg king and prohibition agent, is jailed as Thornley names him as the slay plot instigator in the Dennis case. Thornley testifies under oath, claiming McKnight urged the shooting, while McKnight calls the confession a lie. McKnight, wounded in a recent ambush, faces charges as others linked to the case remain imprisoned.
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Columbia
8. C
Glenn D. McKnight
W. L. Thornley
E. J. Dennis
McKnight
Thornley
Dennis
Charleston
John G. Richards
Thorney
Monk's Corner
A. J.mydrick
Monk’s Corner
Hell Hole
Berkeley
Curtis Thornley
Gurtis Thornley
Fred Artis
Clarence Woodward
Repeats Warning To Cut Grass Now
Chief E W Jones of the Fire Department repeats the grass cutting warning today urging immediate action to prevent fires. He notes recent fires in nearby cities and warns that a similar blaze could occur locally if people do not clear grass near buildings promptly.
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E. W. Jones
Little Child Called To Reward
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Clyde Borden died at 4 20 this morning at the family home on Decatur Route 2. He is survived by his parents and one brother Robert L Borden. The funeral will be at 4 o'clock this afternoon at Rose Lawn cemetery with Priest in charge of arrangements.
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Clyde Borden
Decatur
Route No. 2
Robert L. Borden
Rose Lawn Cemetery
Ballot Boosts Beat Committeeman Schreibspace
In addition to official primary names, spaces will be left to write in candidates for Beat Committeeman. Committeemen chosen in each beat form the Democratic executive committee.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Many New Autos Being Registered This July
The probate judge office here reports many new autos registered in July. Final year totals not yet available, but an increase of several hundred cars is anticipated in the final check.
J. W. McClellan Called By Death
J W McClellan of Nashville Tenn died Thursday at 1 am. Brother H A McClellan and Mrs J W Gibson were at his side. Funeral will be held in Nashville Friday afternoon.
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J. W. McClellan
Nashville
Tenn
H. A. McClellan
Flint
J. W. Gibson
Decatur
Mrs Donahue Recovers After Sunday Auto Crash
IMs Frank Donahue, injured in a Sunday afternoon automobile accident, is now up and about and receiving congratulations from many friends as she recovers from more serious injuries.
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Frank Donahue
Fairness of Morgan County Board of Revenue voting rules
An editorial argues the current Morgan County primary restricts voters to their district for Board of Revenue nominees. It contends 75 percent are disenfranchised and urges a system where all county voters choose all Board members. Candidates Patterson Tidwell Hutson promise reform to allow broad, countywide voting.
First Arrest In Buckley's Fatal Shooting
Detroit July 31 Angelo Livecchi, tied to the La Salle hotel slaying of radio announcer Jerry Buckley on July 23, was charged with murder by Recorder Judge Thomas M. Cotter. Livecchi, in custody since the shooting, is suspected of guiding the gunmen to Buckley. Police seek the three gunmen now.
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Detroit
Angelo Livecchi
Jerry Buckley
la Salle Hotel
Thomas M. Cotter
Livecchi
Buckley
Thomas C. Wilcox
Baby Fay Hastings Dies in Limestone County Home
Fay Hastings ten month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Hastings died yesterday at 2 30 pm at the family residence in Limestone county The body was moved to Jackson county this morning and interment is planned for this afternoon with Brown directing
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Fay Hastings
Harvey Hastings
Limestone County
Jackson County
Brown
Judge Locke to Speak at Morgan County Courthouse
Judge Hugh Locke of Birmingham and Senator Heflin visit Decatur for political addresses at the Morgan County Courthouse. Locke speaks Friday at eight, Heflin scheduled for August 6 at eight. Both are noted speakers and expected to draw large crowds.
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Hugh Locke
Birmingham
Morgan County
Charles Layman
Flint
Layman
Heflin
Decatur
Temperature Drops to Ninety Six Degrees This Week
The official government reading shows the temperature at 1:00 p m was ninety six degrees, eleven degrees below this week's peak. The cooler spell continues as afternoon heat subsides from earlier highs.
Gathering Clouds Bring Breezy Showers Over County
Gathering clouds and a stiff afternoon breeze teased a shower chance across the county. The forecast suggested rain would arrive soon, offering relief from dry conditions and a muted skyline as clouds darkened.
Two Chinese Slain as Tong War Fears Rise in Cities
Police report a deadly flare up with six Chinese and a Negro detained after two Chinatown shootings in New York. Nap Ling and Soo Bock Ling were killed, while a Boston On Leong tong member died in the initial outbreak. Investigators link the violence to rumored indictments and debt notes tied to the tong factions.
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New York
Boston
Chinatown
Brooklyn
Hen Yung
Teng
Dr. Ing
Theodore
Dr. Sng
No Won
Nap Ling
Soo Bock Ling
An On Leong Tongman
Sam Wong
Newark
Hung Wah Hong
Tong On
Welfare Head in Morgan County Resigns to Lead Franklin County
Miss Clara Kelly, longtime superintendent of child welfare in Morgan County, resigns with acceptance announced. She will depart Friday for Russellville to lead welfare work in Franklin County. Her tenure saw hundreds of visits to schools and rising attendance, with a 1929-30 report detailing juvenile court referrals, probation, delinquent and dependent cases, mothers aid, and school attendance metrics.
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Clara Kelly
Morgan County
Russellville
Franklin County
State School
Alabama Boys’ Industrial School
Alabama Reform School
Mt. Meigs
Alabama School of Trades
Screen To Prevent Dreaded Diseases
Proper screening and sanitation will reduce the colitis problem prevalent this summer in the section. Health workers warn flies spread several diseases and urge diligent sanitary precautions to combat the menace.
Jail Inadequacy Highlighted By Crowded Morgan County Jail
The Morgan county jail remains overcrowded with about forty inmates, including around twenty Black detainees, as officials warn that another grand jury session is at least two months away. The white population typically exceeds the Black population in the jail.
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Morgan County
Black People Held For Disturbing Worship
Two Black individuals were arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Willoughby and Kilgore near the Morgan Lawrence county line on Wednesday for disturbing religious worship. They are jailed awaiting grand jury action.
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Willoughby
Kilgore
Morgan-Lawrence County
Two Arrests In Alabama Barber Shop Dynamiting Case
In Montgomery on July 31 two suspects were arrested in the dynamiting of a Russellville barber shop. Nelson Barrett and his brother-in-law J S Moody were held without bond pending a preliminary hearing. Five people were injured in the blast at a nearby drug store.
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Montgomery
Ala
Russelville
Walter K. Mc
van Gilbert
Nelson Barrett
J.S. Moody
Blistering Heat Grips Alabama With Showers Forecast
July 31 reports show Alabama temperatures hitting 95 or higher at most stations except Mobile 92. State average max 98 and min 73. Heavy rains fell in Auburn 1.7 inches and Ozark two inches. Showers at Tuscaloosa Mobile Greensboro Greenville. Wetumpka and Florence recorded high 105 and low last night. Partly cloudy to unsettled tonight.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Mercury
Mobile
Auburn
Ozark
Tuscaloosa
Greenville
Greensboro
Wetumpka
Florence Bee
Five Sailors Wounded In Changsha Clash At Sea
Five American sailors were wounded as the U S gunboat Paris repelled an attack by Chinese communists near Changsha. About 50 Reds were killed and many wounded as the Palos returned fire from the Liang River banks while surveying the ruins. The ship's armor withstood bullets as three inch rifles and machine guns opened fire.
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Shanghai
U. S
Paris
Changsha
Liang River
Palos
No Curtailment of Water Service in Decatur
In contrast to other cities facing water curtailments due to drought, Decatur maintains uninterrupted supply. Lawns and gardens received daily sprinkler water with them remaining fresh and green, while nearby towns have restricted lawn and car washing.
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Decatur
Building revival noted in city construction scene
City issues show a revival in construction with work progressing across many districts. Dozens of homes have been improved in recent weeks and painting activity is widespread, with thousands of dollars spent this spring and summer.
Fires few this month with Stephenson Brick Company loss
Only one fire caused major damage this month, the Stephenson Brick Company blaze after the first of the month, reportedly struck by lightning. The Decatur fire department handled incidents with limited losses overall as July waned.
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Bny
Decatur
Stephenson Brick Company
Judge Hugh D Aniston and son to leave Montgomery hospital
Judge Hugh D Aniston and his son Hugh D Jr are expected to leave Montgomery hospital today after injuries from an automobile overturn near Brundidge last Monday.
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Montgomery
Ala
Hugh D
Anniston
Hugh, Jr
Montgomery Hospital
Brundidge
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Marcel Garland
New Orleans
Hoover
Federal Power Commission
Hutson, Tidwell and Patterson
Glenn E. McKnight
Denis Guilt
Board of Revenue
Messrs. Patterson and
Mr. Hutson
Judge Locke
TONG
Morocco
Laureano Carlo de Villanueva
Parise
Foreign Legion
Africa
Feith Burrows
King Features Syndicate
Tae
Briate Righ
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