Bombers on Trial Next Monday for State Outrages
Birmingham dispatch reports that less than a month after two people were killed by a bomb at the Pure Milk plant, five defendants including Mrs Mabel Cline and Mrs Mildred Chambers face murder charges. McCord Bridges Gilpin and others were arrested in a case tied to dynamite attacks and a related milk price dispute.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pure Milk Company
Mabel Cline
Mildred Chambers
Eldridge McCord
Ed McDuff
Jefferson County
Ned van Merkesty
Richard Richardson
McCord
McDuff
Foremost Daries, Inc
Prattville
Bridges
Gilpin
Cline
Chambers
Selma
Montgomery
Curfew Raises Delinquent Tax Payers in Morgan County
Morgan county tax offices report a last day for tax payments before delinquent lists are published. Collector Hodges Crow and aide Elbert Weaver oversee final processing as John Maxwell tallies interest charges. No further extensions beyond August 1 despite efforts to delay publication.
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Morgan County
Hodges Crow
Elbert Weaver
John Maxwell
Tra
Crow
Montgomery
Bible School Close at Willoughby Presbyterian Tonight
The Bible school at Willoughby Presbyterian Church ends this evening with a 7 45 program featuring the pageant The Wonderful Lamp. Children will display handwork, songs, and memory work, with awards for top three in each department and certificates for perfect attendance and good work. All are invited to attend.
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Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Former Decatur Resident Alton Huie in Hospital
Alton Huie, former Decatur resident now living in Gadsden, is in Holy Name of Jesus hospital after a very serious operation. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Huie of 1407 9th Avenue South, Decatur.
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Alton Huie
Decatur
Gadsden
Holy Name of Jesus Hospital
W. A. Huie
9Th Avenue
South
Norris Held Guilty Here in Morgan County Trial
L R Norris was convicted by a Morgan County jury on two counts for burglary related charges at Cloud Brothers store. The state, through Julian Harris, secured the verdict. Norris faces six month terms and fines of 200 and 300 dollars with costs if unpaid.
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L. R. Norris
Cloud Brothers
Morgan County
Julian Harris
George Ross
Bessemer
Norris
Kiwanis Prepare for Farm Relation Visit to Caddo
Decatur Kiwanis members plan final Farm Relations visit for the year heading to Caddo County on August 7. Last year’s tour drew generous hospitality from Caddo residents and locals anticipate a return visit. Farm Relations Committee chairs the meeting with J. W. Clopton leading.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Caddo
Sage
Rence County
Ptomaine poisoning hits Carsonia park picnic crowd
At Carsonia park in Reading Pa on July 31 a picnic crowd fell ill from ptomaine poisoning. About twenty people were sick and eleven hospitalized after a park restaurant meal. Victims collapsed at midway and sought aid from a temporary relief station as ambulances ferried the seriously ill to hospitals.
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Reading
Carsonia Park
Sesalad
Mrs. R. L. Sherrill Improves After Minor Operation
Hartselle residents send best wishes as Mrs. R L Sherrill continues to improve after a minor Birmingham operation performed weeks ago.
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Hartselle
R. L. Sherrill
Broadway Bride serial opens in The Daily Tuesday
Ethelda Bedford introduces Natalie Dudley and sister Nita in a Broadway bound tale of love and ambition. Natalie pursues life on the glamorous road to Broadway, faces a wary romance, and encounters producers and performers amid a lively show world. The first chapter runs Tuesday.
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Broadway
Natalie Dudley
Nita
Natalie
Ethelda Bedford
Daily
Miss Bedford
Memphis
Tenn
Alyn Brady
Gayest
Charles Young
Regulation Of Bus And Truck Bills In Alabama Filed
Attorney L J Bugg explains progress on bills to regulate carriers in Alabama. He notes House omissions allow private contract haulers to operate without Public Service Commission certificates and outlines Bills 52 and 53 restricting vehicle dimensions and shifting to a mileage based system aligned with Supreme Court rulings.
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L. J. Bugg
Monroeville
Alabama
Bugg
Crence
Public Service Commission
Alabama Public Service Commission
U.S. Supreme Court
Tennessee
Florida
New Plaster Work Underway at Morgan County High
Plastering the walls at Morgan County High School is begun this week as the school term approaches. The project will be finished in a few days with additional improvements in the building underway.
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Hartselle
Morgan County High School
Curb Sales Near Thousand Dollar Mark in July
Decatur curb market sellers earned 954 dollars in July per curb master Mrs. J. T. Nelson. Sales were down from 1930 totals due to lower farm product prices, not reduced volume, though the July market featured strong offerings and favorable weather boosted produce.
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Decatur Curb
J. T. Nelson
Regular Meeting Of Morgan County Board Of Education
The Morgan County Board of Education held its regular monthly session today at E. L. Hayss office in the county courthouse. Officials reported routine business and the board is expected to meet again this afternoon.
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Morgan County Board of Education
E. L. Hays
Morgan County Court House
Sherman Stover Freed on Bond in Liquor Case
Sherman Stover, a negro confined in Morgan County jail, was released today after posting bond set at 250 dollars. He faces a charge of transporting liquor.
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Sherman Stover
Morgan County
Stover
James Fowler Bonded and Released from Morgan County Jail
James Fowler a Black man who was held on charges of assault with intent to murder was released from Morgan county jail after posting a $500 bond.
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James Fowler Negro
Morgan County
Local School Trustees Declared Legally Elected
Judge W W Callahan ruled in quo warranto that H L Payne J L Robert and E A Oden are legally titled to the Hartselle school trustees posts. State’s case via R L Sherrill challenged the election. appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court anticipated. A mass patrons meeting earlier had seen multiple nominations before the county board settled on the three winners.
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H. L. Payne
J. L. Robert
E. A. Oden
Hartselle
W. W. Callahan
Circuit Court
State of Alabama
R. L. Sherrilh
A. J. Harris
Julian Harris
Norman Harris
E. W. Godbey
Supreme Court
County Board of Education
Messrs. Payne, Roberts
Oden
County Court Closes Week After Busy Trial Docket
Judge Lowe presided as the county court concluded a long week with numerous cases set for trial. Many dockets remained unfinished and will be rescheduled for later hearings.
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W Yw Lowe Tabbedo
Captain Gilchrist Sees Decatur Leading Bee Line Race
Captain Gilchrist again predicts Decatur will cap the flag as the Bee Line race tightens after Decatur wins over Cullman on Thursday. He notes Decatur leads by two games and remains ahead in the standings.
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P. P. Gilchrist
Decatur
Cullman
Gilchrist
Enjoyable Outing By St Peters Episcopal Mission
About twenty five youths from St Peters Episcopal mission enjoyed an evening outing at Trinity. Mr. and Mrs J Quimby Sewell Jr led with help from several organizers. They played games shared a bountiful supper and told stories under the moonlight before returning to Decatur.
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St. Peter's Episcopal Mission
Trinity
J. Quimby Sewell, Jr
Roy Bealer
C. Thompson
J. G. Bealer
J. C. Rice
Decatur
Benevolent Society Appeals For Canned Goods And Jars
The Beevolent Society hospital seeks canned fruits vegetables and jellies for hospital meals and requests empty jars for those who have produce but no containers. Mrs H T Gill secretary asks donors to call telephone numbers 101 or 510 to contribute jars or canning materials.
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Beevolent Society Hospital
Hospital
H. T. Gill
Society
Benson To Teach Bible Class At St Johns Church
Prof William Benson superintendent of Decatur schools will teach Bible classes at St Johns church on Sunday August 16 at 10 00 a m The public is invited to attend and hear the topics he will cover in his talk.
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William Benson
Decatur
St. John’s Church
Capone Granted Hearing on Plea Withdrawal
In Chicago on July 31 the gangster nicknamed Scarface was allowed to withdraw his guilty plea to income tax indictments. Federal Judge James Wilkerson scheduled motions for September 8 and set the trial for the last week of September.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Scarface
al Capone
James Wilkerson
Prohibition in Democratic Platform Hinted by Cannon
James Cannon asserts Alfred E. Smith and John J. Raskob aim to inject anti prohibition ink into the Democratic platform. He says they will likely control votes to push the anti prohibition stance, and that neither Smith nor Roosevelt would be supported by dry Democrats if nominated.
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Washington
Alfred E. Smith
John J. Raskob
James Cannon
Nated
Smith
Raskob
Roosevelt
Reverend Dennis Visits St John’s Parishioners in Athens
The Rev. Peter M. Dennis rector of St John’s Episcopal Church spent the day in Athens meeting parishioners and touring the community.
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Peter M. Dennis
St. John’s Episcopal Chate
Athens
Futures Open Steady Across Months In New York
New York futures opened steady with December at 8.86, January 8.98, March 9.19, May 9.34 and July around 10.00. Trading began quietly as investors watched early price signals for several months.
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New York
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Congress
Cannon
al Wet
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