Temporary Slag Surface Planned For Shoals Road
A temporary slag and clay surface will be laid on the Courtland road with aims to pave later in concrete or durable pavement. Inspector Woolsey Finnell and the state highway director visited northern Alabama projects, noting the Courtland surface as a provisional measure while permanent funds are sought. Couch Construction Co. was the lowest bidder for five miles of paving between the Tennessee River bridge and Pryor plantation, with formal award expected next week. The state plans a concrete pavement from Pryor place to the Limestone county line and aims to largely rebuild the Bee Line highway southward, likely to finish much of the work by summer.
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Courtland Road
North Alabama
Yeseroy
Colone
Woolsey Finnell
Highways
State Department
Alabama
Couch
Couch Construction Company
Bee Line Highway
Tennessee River Bridge
Pryor Plantation
Pryor Place
Limestone County
Membership Drive Conducted By Live Wire Bible Class
A Live Wire Bible class of Decatur Baptist Sunday school plans a 9 80 session tomorrow to enroll new members aged 17 to 24. A hospitality committee welcomes invitees and a women’s class contest ends with a banquet for winners. The list names Don Lewis O D Wise Jack Bryant Alva Bryant Jack Norwood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Baptist Sunday School
J. D. McCready
A. B. Pettey
Don Lewis
0. D. Wise
Jack Bryant
Alva Bryant
Jack Norwood
Billy McNeill
George Royer
Melvin Oliver
Bill Dancan
Seybourne Lynne
Frank Dix
Arthur Dix
Elza Aycock
Hershel Sherman
Pubeer Dickinson
Gerald Ner
Aged Cherokee Chief Plans Seventh Marriage in June
Birmingham gets news of Chief Jesse Hughes, a Cherokee who near his 100th birthday will wed Mary Fields aged 49 as his seventh wife after obtaining a license. The article notes his poor memory and haste to reach the preacher, and that names of six former wives were not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Jesse Hughes
Jesse
Mary Fields
Lynching of Two Black Men Near Alexandria Described
Near Boyce Louisiana a mob stopped a patrol and dragged prisoners Lee and Dave Blackman from officers. They were shot to death five miles from Boyce after being en route to Shreveport for safekeeping following Deputy Sheriff Phillips death.
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Alexandria
Lee
Ave Wree Brothers
William Blackman
J. Frank Phillips
Longheaf
Phillips
Blackman
Dave Blackman
Shreveport
Boyce
Leesville
Hennessee Buys Garnett Corner in Decatur Realty Move
B L Malone of Decatur sold the Garnett corner property at Bank and Church streets to F B Hennessee of Florence. The buyers plan extensive improvements as outside interests grow in Decatur real estate. The owners were W W Fussell Clyde Hendrix and the Waycock estate.
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B. L. Malone
F. BE. Hennessee
Florence
Bank and
Church Streets
Sewell Returns Home After Triple Sports Play
Truitt Sewell returns home for the summer after starring in football basketball and baseball at Anniston Military Institute during the past term. He played three sports and earned regional recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truitt Sewell
Anniston Military Institute
Sewell
Tammany Gives No Aid to Smith Campaign
George W. Olvany testifies before the Senate campaign committee that Tammany Society has not contributed money to Governor Alfred E. Smith's presidential bid. He says Tammany is a patriotic, nonpolitical group with headquarters at Tammany Hall and has no campaign expenses beyond postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany
Alfred E. Smith
George W. Olvany
Tammany Society
Senate
Olvany
George Washington
New York Democratic Committee
John R. Voorhis
Train wrecked by storm leaves three dead
ST. ALBANS Vermont June 2 AP One man was killed and ten injured. Three seriously when a Canadian Pacific passenger train was struck by a tornado between Stanbridge and Bedford Quebec, 20 miles north of here. The tornado swept six miles, wrecking barns and houses.
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ST. Albans
Vermont
Stanbridge
Bedford
Quebec
Here
Circuit Court To Convene Monday For Heavy Docket
Judge 0. Kyle will convene circuit court here Monday morning for trial of a heavy docket. Civil cases will be tried the first two weeks and criminal cases the next two weeks beginning Monday June 18. Sixty veniremen summoned for jury duty will be impaneled Monday. The grand jury called February 20 and released is recalled for another session.
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Kyle
Three Year Old Cigarette Addict Blamed for House Fire
Montreal June 2 AP a three year old cigarette addict blamed today by his mother for a fire that damaged the home of his parents last Wednesday. Mrs Henry Lamarche said she and her husband could not keep the child from smoking. An insurance representative added that insurance won't cover if the child smokes.
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Montreal
Henry Lamarche
Mrs Dix Called To Bedside Of Father
Mrs P F Dix has been summoned to Montgomery to be with her father O J Nix who suffered an appendicitis attack while visiting the capitol. His condition today was regarded as somewhat improved.
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P. F.dix
Montgomery
O. J. Nix
Mr. Nix
Death Ends Imprisonment For Girl Who Vowed Lover
In Key West Florida a Cuban teen, Julia Colon, aged 27, died after 14 years of confinement in a room vowed never to show her face to her lover again. Her vow followed a quarrel at age 13. she later refused medical aid despite illness. The former sweetheart, now married, learned of her death and that her final wish had been fulfilled.
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Key West
Fia
Julia Colon
Julia
Italia Crash Belief Spurs Alpine Rescue Run
In Spitzbergen on June 2 AP reports Italian troops, convinced the Italia dirigible crashed in northern mountains, plan ski expeditions to search for the crew. Based on May wind, officials place the airship near Inlopen Strait between West Spitzbergen and North East Land as rescue efforts continue.
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Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Uinlopen Strait
West Spitzbergen
Italians Set New Endurance Record
Italian aviators Major Ferrarin and Captain Del Prete landed at 3 52 this afternoon after an in air time of 58 hours 37 minutes breaking the world duration flight record. The previous record of 53 hours 36 minutes was set at Jacksonville Beach Fla on March 29 by Eddie Stinson and Captain George Haldeman with Ruth Elder.
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Rome
Ferrarin
del Prete
Jacksonville Beach
Fla
Eddie Stinson
Detroit
George Haldeman
Ruth Elder
Atlantic
Odd Fellows Memorial Service Honors Deceased Members
The Odd Fellows of Cassine hold a memorial at the city cemetery with a 3 o clock assembly at Albany lodge hall and a 4 o clock ceremony at the cemetery. Deceased members listed include Decatur lodge names and Albany lodge and other lodges with numerous members memorialized.
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Odd Fellows of
E. L. Taylor
W. F. Howell
B. F. Cross
G. N. Alvord
J. E. Morrow
L. C. Plemmons
G. Pierce
W. James
J. W. Broadway
C Collins
F. E. Barnes
Joe Lawrence
W. T. Fry
J. W. Hall
Lewis Hobart
J. W. Rose
Albany
J. W. Crane
J. B. Compton
J. M. Rothfus
W. J. Moran
G. L. Horton
T. G. Haslip
S. M. Bates
Sewell
W. R Price
J. E. Edmison
Mann
Nolan
G. B. Moore
B. T. Phillips
Dewitt Scott
George Holland
General Gilbert
T. H. Furgerson
D. Oakley
W. P. Sigsby
H. G. Thomas
Mrs. Kimball Jones Leaves To Take Etowah County Post
Mrs. Kimball B. Jones, longtime educator and administrator, will not return next year. She has accepted a position as county supervisor in Etowah County with headquarters in Gadsden. Jones began as principal of the first ward school and later led several districts including New Decatur and Albany. For years she headed Gordon school with over 600 students, and she helped organize the Parent Teachers Association and school cafeteria programs. Her departure is mourned by students and families, though well wishes accompany her move to a broader field of opportunity.
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Kimball B. Jones
Etowah
Gadsden
Jones
First Ward
William F. Jones
New Decatur
Albany
Parent-Teachers Association
Flyers Prepare for Longest Hop of Entire Jaunt
Honolulu June 2 AP Crew of the tri motor Southern Grass after a 2400 mile Pacific flight from Oakland to Honolulu now plans the second and longest 7788 mile leg to Australia Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and three companions consider a 2600 mile hop to Suva or British Samoa They have 1200 gallons aboard and can carry 1500 gallons Authorities at Suva ready to receive Southern Cross and clear space for a landing and takeoff for the third hop to Brisbane set at 1800 miles Longest leg viewed as most perilous by aviators.
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Honolulu
Oakland
Cal
Australia
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Suva
Isle of Opolu
British Samoa
Hawaii
Oelsinada Na
Uid
Munn
Brisbane
Florida Woman Wins Lutheran Slogan Contest
Mrs. Mattie M. Matheson of Atlantic Beach Florida won the Lutheran slogan contest sponsored by the American Publicity bureau. Her line A Changeless Christ for a Changing World was chosen over similar entries and she receives a 47 day Europe trip.
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Mattie M. Matheson
Atlantic Beach
Frorida
Caos
Matheson
R. Hornbeck
Montrose
California
Tennessee Valley lab reports May test totals and positives
The Tennessee Valley laboratory’s May report lists 3,055 examinations with positive results across diseases and tests. Diphtheria 108 with 11 positive, typhoid 26 with none, malaria 147 with 7 positive, hookworm 80 with positives, Wassermann 1,005 with 297 positive, tuberculosis 103 with 10 positive, rabies 113 with 8 positive, plus 90 blood counts, 388 urine tests, 411 water tests, and 1,064 milk tests.
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Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Wassermans
Ex-Congressman Wharton Indicted in Mail Robbery Case
Chicago dated report says former congressman Charles S. Wharton and six others were indicted by a federal grand jury for robbery of the United States mails. The action stems from investigations into an $183,000 train robbery at a suburb last February.
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Chicago
Charles S. Wharton
Apsistent
United States
Federal
Suburb
Death by own action notes in Chicago case
Chicago woman Lau ra Mae Collins, 20, died after drinking carbolic acid. Coroner's jury finds death self-inflicted amid notes blaming unrequited love. She had lived in Decatur until five years ago, no relatives located locally. The note attributes sorrow over a lost romance and a failed life to her act.
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Laura Mae Collin
Chicago
Pne
Decatur
Thomas Aids the Housing Project in Decatur
Officials of the Decatur Building and Improvement Corporation formed to build 90 homes in Decatur praise Abstr Act Co for offering to prepare property abstracts at no cost. J P Thomas of the abstract firm agrees to perform the work, aiding the housing venture and reducing expenses.
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Decatur Building & Improvement
Decatur
Themas Abstract Co
J. P. Thomas
Housing Corporation
Boat capsizes in Elk River leaves farmer dead
Two Limestone County men, Ben Nelson age 63 and Mil to n Witty, were fishing when their boat capsized in Elk River. Nelson drowned, Witty escaped. Nelson, a prominent farmer from six miles west of Athens, left a widow and relatives. Rescue efforts were underway as authorities sought the body.
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Ben Nelson
Limestone County
Milton Witty
Limestone
Elk River
Messrs
Nelson
Witty
Bik
Hate
Mr. Nelsons
Colling
Cour
Athens
Moore Recognized as Committeeman by Alabama Delegation
The Alabama delegation at the Democratic National Convention designated Walter Moore as committeeman serving until after the national convention. The decision came at a delegation meeting held in Birmingham and Houston plans to organize and assign committee roles.
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Birmingham
Jane
Alabama
Democratic National Convent
Houston
Walter Moore
Walter Brown
Democratic Mitteeman
Himes Narrowly Escapes Injury in Decatur
Decatur businessman Ferrow Himes suffered a near miss when a detour board on the road between Decatur and Athens collapsed. He was able to move clear as the rains loosened the plank. no serious injuries were reported.
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Ferrow Himes
Decatur
Athens
Himes
Washout Damage Repaired Today Between Louisville and Wilhite
Damage to the Louisville and Nashville road between Wilhite and a nearby point was repaired today after heavy Friday raids blamed for the condition. Trains ran without interruption following the fix.
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Louisville and Nashville” Road Company
Wilhite
Local Cotton Prices Report Mixed As Middling Holds
Market notes show Strict Middling and Middling prices with limited movement. Trade sources report steady demand at local exchanges despite broader textile market fluctuations.
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Finnell
State Highway Department
Bee Line
Mary Elizabeth Baker
Gov. Baker
Missouri
Kansas City
Hennessee
Garnett Corner
Smith
Tian Avers
Circuit Court
Italia
DDD
Kimball Jones
Florida
Dorothy Sklagowski
Toledo
Ohio
Charles Hoppe
L. L. Collins
Thomas
Moore
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