Brother Fatally Shoots Brother in McCullough
Arthur Crisswell of McCullough is jailed in Brewton Escambia County on a murder charge for the slaying of his brother Hubert Crisswell. The shooting followed a days long feud after Hubert and another brother Howard returned from a dance. A pistol shot from Arthur struck Hubert in the chest as they approached the porch.
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Atmore
Ala
Arthur Criswell
McCullough
Escambia County
Brewton
Hubert Crisswell
Hubert
Howard
Arthur
Doubt over identity in Schroeder burning case
Investigators question if Harold Schroeder 35 of Mobile, Alabama, is the burned man found in a car fire near Indianapolis on May 31. Evidence suggests the victim weighed about 140 pounds, not the 180 pounds relatives describe, with coat papers bearing Schroeder’s name. Police search for a woman linked to the case and Sheriff Winkler plans a Mobile visit to pursue clues. Ernest W. Schroeder Jr. says his brother had a secret affair with the woman sought.
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Indianapolis
Harold Schroeder
Mobile
Ala
Schroeder
George L. Winkler
Ernest W. Schroeder, Jr
Chicago
First Speech Draws Small Crowd in Alabama
Gov. Davis urges Democrats to stay with the party, defend education, and reject independent bids. He defends the Democratic party as key to the South while noting past missteps and appealing for continued support. Decatur attorney 8 A Lynne introduced the governor and Morgan county campaign efforts. Horton suspends court to hear the speech.
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Democratic Party
South
Alabama
Gov. Davis
A.lynne
Decatur
Morgan County
James E. Horton
Wiley Visitors From Danville To Decatur
Decatur welcomed visitors J. E. Wiley and his sons J. L. and W. O. Wiley from Route No. 2 Danville among the business visitors to Decatur on Saturday.
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J.E. Wiley
J. L. and
W. O. Wiley
Danville
Decatur
Vacation Bible School Opens at Community House
The Daily reports the Vacation Bible School opening at 9 oclock this morning on West Church Street. Miss Lucy Bell directs a volunteer staff including Frances Nungester Marjory Woodruff Mason Vernon Dix Elizabeth Wallace Clara Kelly and others. Two weeks of daily programs feature devotional songs scripture memory prayers and varied activities for all departments with Wallace serving as pianist.
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Westchurch Street
Lucy Bell
Frances Nungester
Marjory Woodruff
Frances Mason
Mary Vernon Dix
Elizabeth Wallace
Clara Kelly
Do. A. Wilmore
Baynard Malone
Miss Wallace
Hairdressers Enjoy Pleasant Swan Lake Outing
About 75 Birmingham hairdressers visited Swan Lake for a Sunday picnic hosted by A L Moye. Melvin Hutson welcomed guests and L H Teele delivered the response. Local suppliers and shop managers contributed musical numbers and remarks, with visitors requesting a return hospitality event in Decatur.
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Swan Lake
A. L. Moye
Birmingham
Melvin Hutson
L. H. Teele
Magic City Barbers Supply Company
E. E. Burrow
John Weis
Horovitz
Daniel Olinger Called To Reward
Decatur resident Daniel Olinger died at 5 30 this morning at age seventy six after ill health. He leaves many children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 4 pm Tuesday at Olinger cemetery Limestone county with interment there.
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Daniel Olinger
Decatur Route No.1
Olinger
Limestone County
First Dewberries Sent From Cullman Market
Cullman farmers begin dewberry harvest as cash income from the crop starts. The first car was set to be iced for shipment today by the Decatur Ice and Goat company.
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Cullman
Decatur Ice and Goat Company
Raid Nets Liquor In Belle Mina Residence
State officer Van Gilbert led a weekend raid on a Belle Mina residence reportedly home to Bill Price. About 16 gallons of liquor were seized and Price was taken into custody.
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van Gilbert
Belle Mina
Bill Price
Price
Summer School Opens at Central High
Summer school opened today at Central high with 108 students. Seventy one in senior high, nineteen in junior high, and eighteen in elementary. Directed by Prof. O B Hagerman, six teachers employed. Senior high lasts twelve weeks. other groups six weeks. More enrollments expected in coming days.
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Central High School
O. 8. Hagerman
Mrs Matilda McDonald Rests In Courtland Cemetery
Mrs. Matilda T. McDonald died Friday at her Courtland home. Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m. at her daughter Lida Pippen’s Courtland residence, with burial at Florence cemetery directed by Brown. She is survived by daughters Lida Pippen of Courtland and Mary Willett of Chevy Chase Maryland.
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Decatur Pilot Club to Meet This Evening
Mrs. P. W. West visited her sister Mrs. Luther Manley and Mr Manley at Man. A most important meeting of the Decatur Pilot club will be held this evening. Several questions of interest are to be taken up and a full attendance of the membership is anticipated.
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P. W. West
Luther Manley
Mr. Manley
Man
Decatur Pilot Club
Local Morgan County candidates announce for 1930 primary
A slate of Democrat primary filings across Morgan County Alabama announces candidacies for Tax Assessor Sheriff Board of Revenue Representative Tax Collector and Congressional Representative Eighth District. Notable names include John M Maxwell James A Forman Claude P Johnston Herman O Troup R Pryor McRee R C McWhorter J T Burch A G Patterson with Decatur Somerville Hartselie and Decatur serving as home bases and campaign declarations signed as paid political advertising.
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Morgan County
Alabama
John M. Maxwell
Decatur
James A. Forman
Morgan County Board of Revenue
Ihereby
Claude P. Johnston
Somerville
Morgen County
Herman O. Troup
Bama
Hodges Crow
Hodges M. Crow
R. Pryor McRee
Ala
Albert
Bud) Davis
R C McWhorter
County ‘Board of Revenue
R. C. McWhorter
J. T. Burch
Hartselie
T. Burch
Hartselle
A. G. Patterson
Julian Harris Named in Morgan County Decatur Listing
Local notice lists Julian Harris of Decatur Morgan County Alabama in a public record entry. Details are sparse due to OCR limitations but confirm location and person name.
Parker Seeks County Superintendent Post in Democratic Primary
O. K. Parker announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Education awaiting Democratic Primary action. Paid political advertisement authorized by K Parker in Danville Ale.
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Morgan County
Nereby
Eer Burleson
F. BE. Burleson
Gartselle
Ala
Congress
Eighth Congressional District
ED B. Almon
Ed B Almon
Tuscumbia
O. K. Parker
K. Parker
Danville
Ale
Judge Callahan Returns Home After Illness
Judge W. W. Callahan, long ill at Benevolent Hospites, has recovered enough to go home. He was moved Sunday afternoon by Brown's ambulance, and many friends are gratified by the improvement.
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W. W. Callahan
Brown
Shoulders Graded Along The Bee Line
Highway maintenance crews grade shoulders along the Bee Line and gravel in places. The work focuses on the paved portions to improve road condition and safety for travelers.
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Bee Highway
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