Woman in Mobile Charged with Murder After Ambush Shooting
In Mobile Alabama on June 8 a man was killed and a woman wounded in a yard shooting. Mrs Stephen Overstreet 32 is held on murder charges after telling police she shot George Shannon 45 who opened fire and wounded her brother in law Harold Hazen of Creole Mississippi and struck her daughter Lille Mae 14 with a shotgun butt.
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Mobile
Ala
Stephen Overstreet
George Shannon
Harold Hazen
Creole
Miss
Lille Mae
Willoughby church to hold important meeting at 7 PM
The Willoughby Presbyterian church schedules a 7 o'clock Tuesday evening meeting with full attendance anticipated. Other items note the M C A board meeting at 7:30 PM and local business mood improving with brighter stock markets.
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Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Norfolk Fire Devours Business District After Barage Blast
Firefighters fought for six hours as a blast on an oil barge ignited flames that swept seven blocks in Norfolk Virginia. Officials estimate losses exceed 3 million dollars with the American Peanut Corporation plant damaged at about 1 million and the Victoria Hotel destroyed. Thirty people, including firemen, were hospitalized for treatment.
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Norfolk
Hampton Roads
American Peanut Corporation
Victoria
Pitals
First Time Is Ever Hit By Pitch Ball
Del Corbitt, center fielder of the Decatur Bee Line leaguers, was in the path of a pitched ball for the first time. He has played baseball many years but never before been struck by a pitch.
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del Corbitt
Gardner
Decatur Bee Line
Del
Committee names chosen for Louisville Y M C A entertainment
The Louisville and Nashville Y M C A announces an entertainment committee led by Charles C. Teague as chairman and Mrs. Walter H. Todd as vice-chairman. Sam Arvidson is secretary with B. T. Howell C. E. Lowery and Wm. R. Moebes on the committee. The group plans monthly programs at the Y M C A building for workers families and the public. The next show is set for Tuesday evening July 1 with Mrs. Walter H. Todd directing.
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Herschel South
Sam Arvidson
Charles C. Teague
Walter H. Todd
B. T. Howell
C. E. Lowery
Wm. R. Moebes
Louisville & Nashville
County Board of Revenue Holds Regular Session
The county board of revenue met in regular session this morning to consider routine business and likely to name a superintendent of child welfare work in the county before adjournment.
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County Board of Revenue
Legislators Return to Duties in Montgomery
Morgan county legislators headed back to Montgomery to resume work at the capitol. Important state matters await settlement as John Patterson Ten nis Tidwell and J Marvin Kelly take active roles in the legislative effort.
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Morgan County
Montgomery
Morgan Countians
John Patterson
Tennis Tidwell
House
J. Marvin Kelly
Senate
Papenburg Returns Home After Tank Explosion Injuries
Herman Papenburg, a cadet at Southern Military Academy, has recovered from serious injuries suffered in a campus tank explosion weeks ago. Hundreds of friends congratulate Pap on his return home.
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Herman Papenburg
Southern Military Academy
Pap
Filipino servant confesses to killing Dr. Deely for money
Gavino Demier a Filipino servant confessed to killing Dr George Edward Deely to fund his relationship with a girl friend The physician a noted specialist was found stabbed and beaten to death at his home last Tuesday Demier said he travelled to Philadelphia and stayed there until today after being discharged by the doctor five days prior Police questioned him about another discharged servant's whereabouts.
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New York
Gavino Demier
George Edward Deely
Decatur Charity Council Seeks Clothing and Bedding
The Decatur Charity Council appeals for discarded clothing and bedding for next winter. Bring items to the Charity Store on Lee Street, Wednesdays 2 to 5 PM and Saturdays 9 to 12 AM, for collection and use.
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Decatur Charity Council
Lee Street
Friends begin extended motor tour to Oregon and Washington
Word from H. M. Priest and his brother confirms they are en route to Oregon and Washington for an extensive tour of the western states by car.
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H. M. Priest
Oregon
Washington
States
Farmers Plowing in the Dust Across the South
Northern Alabama and south central Tennessee farmers face drought as they plow and tend crops. Corn and vegetables suffer potential losses without rain, while Tennessee reports the best wheat harvest since 1914, with smaller acreage but higher yield per acre expected.
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Alabama
Tennessee
Decatur
Black Belt
Sudan
Band Director Is Drowned Sunday
Fred W. Hahn longtime director of the band at the Columbia Military Academy died in a drowning accident on Stone's River near Murfreesboro while boating with companions. Decaturites and former CMA students mourn the loss of a highly accomplished local musician.
Great Banks of Chicago Merge Create Major Banking Group
Chicago announces historic bank consolidations as First National Bank and First Union Trust absorb Foreman State National and Foreman Trust. Central Trust of Illinois combines with National Bank of the Republic to form a powerhouse with assets over 350 million dollars.
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Chicago
Til
First National Bank
First Union Trust and Savings Bank
Foreman State National Bank
Foreman Trust and Savings Bank
Central Trust Company of Illinois
National Bank of the Republic
Central Trust and
Progress in Circuit Court Docket Cleared Ahead of Week End
The June term enters its second week as Judge W W Callahan presides and hopes the civil docket will be practically cleared by week’s end. Next Monday the criminal docket will be taken up with several important cases ready for trial this week.
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Circuit Court
W. W. Callahan
Infant dies at home of Hartselle parents
The infant of Mr and Mrs W B Stedham of Hartselle died at the parents home on June 7 at 11 30 am. Funeral services were held today at the grandfather Joe Taylor Robinsons residence Decatur route three. Interment followed at Robinson cemetery Priests directing Rev J D Pickens of the Southside Baptist church conducted the service. The child is survived by the parents.
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W. B. Stedham
Hartselle
Joe Taylor Robinson
Decatur
Robinson Cemetery
J. D. Pickens
Southside Baptist Church
Catlett Weighs Next Fight Since Decatur Venue In Trouble
Bob Catlett, Morgan County post legionnaire, is uncertain about when his next fight will take place in Decatur due to difficulty securing an auditorium. The search aims to accommodate summer crowds and provide relief from heat.
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Bob Catlett
Morgan County Post Legionnaires
Decatur
Fine Citizen Dies After Heart Trouble in Falkville
W. E. Tucker, 72, Falkville resident for life, died Saturday night after weeks of heart trouble. Survived by wife and five children Claud Tucker of Falkville. Mrs. Leslie Parker, Mrs. Therian Knox, Mrs. George Eaton, and Miss Ola Tucker, all of Morgan County. He expressed a desire to be with Jesus shortly before death. Funeral services were led by Rev. G. C. Dobbs and Rev. J. D. McClanahan with interment in Herring cemetery.
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Falkville
W. E. Tucker
Claud Tucker
Leslie Parker
Therian Knox
George Eaton
Ola Tucker
Morgan County
Tucker
Jesus
G. C. Dobbs
J. D. McClanahan
Herring Cemetery
Drinkard
County tax payers urged to settle debts by July first
Morgan county residents who have not paid county taxes may avoid heavy penalties by retiring their indebtedness by July 1. The tax office expects large payments in the next three weeks and hopes property owners will escape added costs.
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Hodges Crow
New York Cotton Opens Barely Steady
On June 8 in New York the cotton market opened barely steady with July at 8 28, October at 8 57, December at 8 78, January at 8 39, March at 9 08, and May at 9 26.
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New York
Cool weather and boll weevil menace cotton yield
Alabama farmers report two main foes cooling production in early June. Boll weevils appear in Covington and Monroe counties, causing replanting in Dallas Perry and other counties. Dry winds and uneven stands slow growth, while oats and hay rise nationwide. Pecans in Barbour county set a new high, gardens and pastures holding steady despite cool spells.
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Auburn
Ala
King Cotton
Alabama
Covington
Monroe County
Dallas County
Perry County
Burke
Dallas
Limestone County
J. T
Barbour County
Mrs Howell Dies After Attack in Austinville
Mrs. Mattie A. Howell, 73, active in Austinville Daily life, fell ill Sunday evening and died at 10 50 after an apoplectic stroke. Service held at Austinville Methodist Church with Rev T H Wilson and Rev A H Nabors. burial at Roselawn Cemetery. Survived by son Rev T Howell of Decatur, two daughters Mrs Charles Sparkman and Mrs Albert Slate, 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. numerous honorary pallbearers named.
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Mattie A. Howell
Austinville
Austinville Methodist Church
T. H. Wilson
A. H. Nabors
Roselawn Cemetery
T. Howell
Decatur
Charles Sparkman
Albert Slate
R. V. Bracken
J. L. Craft
W. L. Harris
F. A. Johnson
R. L. Wilks
A. J. Stroup
W. L. Speegie
J. M. Philpot
J. M. Clark
A. J. Roper
Elmer Bussey
W. ©. Royer
Alva Mitchell
M. M. Barnes
Marvin Norris
R. L. Campbell
Myra McDonald
T. C. Clark
H. J. Justice
Sid Norris
Ruel Brothers
C. H. Bell
J. A. Daniel
J. P. Stovall
J. M. Hendon
Ben Griffin
C. A. Barwood
al Anelton
Luie Linderman
J. E. Burt
W. L. Wiats
Local Favorite to Battle For Selma Post in Legion Fight
Jackie, a local favorite, will challenge for the Selma post of the American Legion. Ausborn visited Florida last week and was stopped on a technical knockout after suffering a bad eye gash.
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Jackie
Fistice
Serra Selma
Selma
American Legion
Ausborn
Florida
Bessemer Battler
Rain Rushes Needed in Danville Areas
June 8 report notes farming regions in Danville are badly in need of rainfall and warn that crop conditions will deteriorate quickly without rain. High state of cultivation cited as at risk if showers do not arrive soon.
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Danville
Igh
Tragic FBI-Don Quixote? (No. see summary below)
Emilio Cortes Rubio and another youth were shot to death near Ardmore Oklahoma while a deputy sheriff and an associate examined a parked car. Salvador Cortez Rubio, cousin to the youths, survived the incident. Deputies Guess and Crosby reported firearms found in the vehicle and described a confrontation as the youths attempted to leave.
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Ardmore
Okla
Emilio Cortes
Abio
Manuel
Guess
Salvador Cortez Rubio
Emilio
Ortiz Rubio
Mexico
Cecil Crosby
Salvador
Caldwell Trial Opens Amid Public Hype In Nashville
In Nashville on June 8 the Caldwell trial began as Judge Chester Hart overruled motions for continuance and change of venue. Rogers Caldwell tied to the failed Caldwell investment house faces accusations of violating a trust agreement with a county.
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Nashville
Tenn
Ty Rogers Caldwell
House
Caldwell
Chester Hart
Crix Rina Court
Man County
Lile Preaches at St John’s Episcopal and St Timothys
Comer Lile spoke at St John’s Episcopal Church during the morning service. He drew from Jesus feeding the five thousand and announced a sermon title for next Sunday at 9 45 a m. Lile will preach at St Timothy’s Church Athens Alabama Sunday evening at 7 30 p m.
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St. John’s Episcopal
Jesus
Lile
St. John’s
St. Timothy's Church
Athens
Ala
Dinsmore Is Carried Home After Appendicitis
Miss Frances Dinsmore, recently operated on for appendicitis at Benevolent hospital, was transported to her Sherman Street home in Priest's ambulance and is now on the road to recovery.
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Frances Dinsmore
Benevolent Hospital
Priest's Ambulance
Sherman Street
Local cotton price quote in Decatur stands at seven and a quarter
Middling cotton in Decatur was quoted today at seven and a quarter cents per pound, reflecting local market levels for the commodity.
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Decatur
Jones
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W. B. Neher
Alabama Brick & Tile Company
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