Senator Benson to Probe Black Legion in Detroit Visit
Senator Elmer A. Benson will arrive in Detroit with Rep. Samuel Dickstein to seek evidence for a congressional probe of the Black Legion and related vigilante groups. Nineteen accused members face kidnapping flogging or murder charges as a grand jury investigates ties to other violence. William Voisine says the group aims to dominate factory employment and influence politics, even threatening strikes at the Michigan Steel Ecorse plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Conference For the Protection of Civil Rights
Elmer A. Benson
FL. Minn
Black Legion
Marie Hemple
Benson
Samuel Dickstein
Hooded Night Riders
Ecorse
William W. Voisine
Down River Ecorse
Voisine
Michigan Steel Corporation
Wilbur Robinson
Duncan C. McCrea
Black Legion Probe Deepens In Poisoned Poole Case
An examination on kidnapping and murder charges of Charles A Poole is set before Judge Ralph W Liddy as Dayton Dean and 12 others face trial for abducting and slaying Poole. The case involves Black Legion links and a one man grand jury inquiry continues into alleged activities. Andrew and Ernest Martin may testify today as police pursue leads in Ecorse amid threats tied to Voisine election tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Ralph W. Liddy
McCrea
Dayton Dean
Black Legion
Charles A. Poole
PWA
Poole
Michigan
David H. Crowley
James E. Chenot
Andrew
Ernest Martin
Ecorse
Voisine
Yale Divinity School Begins Graduation Exercises
Two Alabama men Hamner of Bessemer and Nichols of York were candidates for the bachelor of divinity degree as Yale Divinity School began its graduation exercises in New Haven Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven, Conn
Alabama
Herschel T. Hamner
Bessemer
John B. Nichols
York
Yale Divinity School
Ham
South China Plans to Fight Japan War Backed by Leaders
Canton government urges mobilization as Li and Ta Chungren vow anti Japanese resistance. Lo Wen Kan backs the stand amid warnings of air raids and food shortages. Sun Yat Sen University students form the National Salvation Big Swords Corps led by Fu Chang Sun trained pugilists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China
Japan
Nanking
TA Chungren
Republic
Lo Wen-Kan
South
Sun Yat-Sen University
National Salvation
Big Swords
Fu Chang-Sun
Rescuer from Dagger Martin Mine Found Alive
Ivan Alexander was rescued alive from the Dagger Martin coal mine after gas exposure while attempting to locate two men believed killed in an explosion. The two missing workers are Charles Webb and John Williams, with Webb being a mine inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton
Ind
Ivan Alexander
Dagger Martin
Alexander
Charles Webb
John Williams
Webb
Williams
Peacemaker’s Fate: Director Clarence Brown Injured in Dog Fight
Hollywood reports Clarence Brown motion picture director suffered a broken elbow while separating fox hounds on his estate. He was accompanied by actress Bugle Ann when the dogs fought, Brown tripped, fell, and sustained the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Clarence Brown
Bugle Ann
Brown
Community gatherings and engagements in Hartselle society
The Stewards of the First Methodist Church enjoyed a fried chicken dinner at R. T. Puckett’s home with Luther Roberts as co host. Miss Beth Holman of Brewton was honored at a bridge party hosted by Mrs A D Sample. The Cavendish Club and several couples hosted and attended bridge and social events with prizes awarded. Orr Gass announce Rose Lane Orr wedding to R B Orr at Pensacola First Presbyterian. Juniors and Intermediates from local Sunday schools held picnics at Duskin Springs and a weiner roast respectively. Various locals including Miss Carolyn Sharpley Mrs L G Gulley Miss Evelyn Hefner and many more are noted in social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
R. T. Puckett
Luther Roberts
J. H. Chitwood
Lewis Echols
8. M. Nelson
H E. Orr
John Cooper
KE. R. Currier
A. M. White
J. E. Peck
Miss Holman
Mary Houston
Bee Sample
Beth Holman
Brewton
A. D. Sample
Sarah Briscoe
Mesdames Harold
Coy Summerford
John Horton
W. B. Booth
Frances Stewart
Ruth Thompson
Hattie Lou Briscoe
Estelle Gibson
Evelyn Howell
Orr
Harry Redman
Escambia
Biloxi
Miss
the Baptist Sunday School
Duskin Springs
H. M. Broom
Frank Cooper
Harold Eddleman
D. W. Burson
First Baptist Church
Fred Bailey
Lewis Gibson
Ed Summers
Fred Speake
8. E. Gibson
Carolyn Sharpley
Florence
L. G. Gulley
Points
Tennessee
Evelyn Hefner
Decatur
Virginia Claire Bailey
Lacon
Virginia Ht
Knight
Billy Stephenson
Friday Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Thomas Stewart
Mrs Thomas Stewart hosted her Friday afternoon bridge session at East Main St charming apartment. Mrs Eric Howell won high score and received the club prize. Three guests joined the group: Mrs Carrie Hutchinson of Birmingham Miss Evelyn Hefner of Florence and Miss Frances Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavendish Club
W. B. Booth
John Horton
Mable Powers
Greensboro
Estelle Gibson
Sarah Briscoe
Ruth Thompson
Bee Sample
Mary Houston
Evelyn Howell
Sarah Blair
Hattie Lou Briscoe
J. W. Henderson
Evelyn Hefner
Florence
South Highlands
Roy Newman
J. P. Stewart, Jr
Coy Summerford
Oliver Blizaard
Harold Parker
Miss Hefner
J. R. Stone
Thomas Stewart
East Main St
Eric Howell
Stewart
Carrie Hutchinson
Birmingham
Frances Stewart
Homer Rountree
Joe Henderson
Mesdames Phil Orr
J. L. Thomas
John Lile
Coy Sum
New Comfort for Those Who Wear False Teeth
Advertises Fasteeth powder to hold dentures securely without gummy taste or paste. Claims deodorizing action and comfort in three sizes, available at druggists.
Local Guests and Health Updates From Danville Area
Visitors include Miss Davie and Jewell Chenault of Hattiesburg with their parents near Danville. Maggie England, ill for ten days, was moved to Baugh's Infirmary for treatment. Mrs. Arthur Stephenson recovers after surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital. Sarah Hardwick stayed with her grandparents in Florette. Jack Gamble of Lacey's Spring is improving after appendicitis surgery at Baugh's Infirmary in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Langley
Phenix City
Janie Mae Bean
Yolande
Janie Hardwick
Sarah Hardwick
Phorette
Henry Dozier
Edwin
Corpus Christi
Tex
Dozier
Finley
A. B. Giles
Birmingham
Lee Groover
Tallapoosa
J. L. Groover
Fred Orr
Bir
Florette
Jimmy
Robert Earl Wirtgins
Jack Gamble
Lacey
Baugh’s Infirmary
Decatur
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senator Will
City Park
Sam H, Malone
Masonic Bidg
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
William
Ferguson
Rossitten
Germany
Vera Cruz
Mexico
NEA Service, Inc
Rt . River
New York
Mat
Robert Penian
Charlies
Kodak —Films
South China
Per and
Nichols
Birmingham Southern College
Yale
Sol
P. Loritard Co., Inc
Hartselle
American Cleaners
Vischee Cau
Vischle
Kelvinator
TVA
EE Forbes & Sons Piano Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!