The Bishop Murder Case at Princess Theatre Tonight
The Bishop Murder Case opens at the Princess Theatre on Wednesday with Basil Rathbone Lelia Hyams Roland Young Alec B Francis among the stars. The air talking mystery adapts S S Van Dines novel with Philo Vance as the sleuth and a plot built on black chess bishops and Mother Goose rhymes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Princess Theatre
Basil Rathbone
Lelia Hyams
Roland Young
Alec B. Francis
Lenore J. Coffee
S. S. van Dine
Smith Family 10 Visit Holy Land Tour
Miss Sadie and Frankie Smith daughters of Dr James A Smith pastor of Centreal Baptist church plan a trip starting Friday morning for Knoxville Tenn then a tour of the Holy Land Oberammergau Passion Play and Europe Egypt and other countries. Dr Smith will baptize new church members tonight as closing services begin before his departure drawing a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie
Frankie Smith
James Allen Smith
Centreal Baptist Church
Knoxville
Tenn
Holy Land
Oberrammergau
Europe
Egypt
Smith
Patterson Praised After Two Day Southern Campaign Swing
Judge A G Patterson candidate for the democratic nomination for congress today concludes a two day visit to Colbert and Lauderdale counties. He reports a hearty reception from voters and relies on newspapers to spread his message while outlining his platform in advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Patterson
Congress
Colbert
Lauderdale
Judge Patterson
Accident Victims Improve After Pike Crash
Members of the family of C. D. Patterson injured in a serious automobile accident on the Moulton pike several days ago show considerable improvement at their home. Among the injured are Miss Marie Patterson who lost teeth and was cut on the face, Mrs. Patterson, Mr. Patterson, and their son Elbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Patterson
Moulton Pike
Marie Patterson
Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Elbert
Emmett Phillips
Sewanee University
Louise Phillips
Visitor Here Dewey Hightower Tours Decatur
Dewey Hightower of Decatur visited Decatur today as part of business travel and met with local officials. The trip focused on regional commerce and networking with area entrepreneurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Hightower
Decatur Rofite No. 2
Decatur
Community society outings and meetings detailed
Mizpah chapter No 19 O E S held a Tuesday picnic at Swan Lake for about 100 members and guests with a bountiful supper. The Woman's Missionary Society of West Decatur Methodist Church met at Miss Lillie Couch's home for prayer, study, and discussion led by Mrs Mary Black and Mrs D E Warren. The Children of the Confederacy convention will meet in Birmingham June 12 13 featuring an oratorical contest with local participants. The Would Be Orator's Club met at Central Methodist Young People's department to plan a play and heard Mr Hoppers of Southern shops and Melvin G Onie discuss blueprint making, adjourned to Monday 7 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah
Swan Lake
Children of the Confederacy
Birmingham
C. C. Haris
Mary Broadus
Madalyn Summer
Louise Walker
Mary Pitts Taylor
C. C. Harris
Young People’s Department
Central Me
Julia Levick
Delaney Patrick
Hoppers
Southern
Melvin G. Onie
Personal notices of local residents and visitors
James Crow enters Howard College for summer term and several locals plan visits and trips. Elizabeth Bull of Nashville visits Dr and Mrs Baugh. Mrs R C West of Coffeyville visits sister in law Mrs H O Troup. Many travel to Florence, Birmingham, Montevallo, and Camp Toccoa for summer programs and vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crow
Howard College
Elizabeth Bull
Nashville, Tenn
Mrs. W. P. Baugh
R. C. West
Coffeyville, Kansas
H. O. Troup
Flaming Oil Inferno After Tanker Collision
Report describes a tanker collision causing a blazing inferno with passengers dead or missing. It notes 12 crew members unaccounted for, many believed to be negro stewards who jumped into the fiery water in the immediate moments after impact.
Daily want ads policy and closing time notice
A historical newspaper fragment outlines daily classified ad rules. It states phone based acceptance except for some classes and limits one incorrect insertion per ad sequence. It notes correction responsibility, ad rejection rights, and 11 00 a m closing with 6 00 pm office hours and phone 1000.
Memorial and Funeral Notices and Related Items
The page lists sections for death announcements memorials funeral directors obituaries and related services including cards of thanks amid a broad classifieds index of society religious and community notices. It outlines categories for in memoriam and cemetery items with various listings and services.
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. of
C. Convention
Would-Be
Orator’s Club
Cullman
Mrs. Matson
Ruth Matson
Frank Richards
Childersburg, Ala
Mrs
A. M. Richards
Peebles Apartments
C. W. Matthews
Montgomery
E. W. Moncrief
Rufus Porter
Tuscumbia
E. D. Bailey
Norma Chandler
Montevallo, Ala
Alabama College
Mary Loudie’ Reed
Mrs. Lipscomb
Florence
H. Malone, Jr
Florence Normal
John W. Jones
T. M. Jones, Jr
H. D. Barnum
The
Benevolent Hospital
Ella Gookin
Corinth
I. J. Rogers
Betty McCulloch
Pine Bluff, Ark
Ernest McCulloch
Annelle
I. G. Safley
Nell
Julia Lewis
Indiana
Illinois
Missie Keyes
Springfield
Harold McClintoch
Jackson, Tenn
Joseph Pettey
W. T. Wade
Lakeland, Fla
5. D. Flanigan
Oak Street
Madeline Dix
Elizabeth Perry
Hannah Hawkins
New York City
New York
Miss Dix
Arthur Dix
W. J. Garnett
Vina
Ala
James Massey
Beth Tyler
Camp Toccoa
Miss Tyler
Decatur Daily
Pinthis
Skippy
Business Guide
Launccht
Brown’s
Bank St
MOVE
Rainey'’S Beauty Shop
Chrysler
Rogers Bros. & Green
Prosperity
Bs Machine Works
W. Moulton St
O. K.eyed
Lookmont Tire CO
Baker Auto Body Works
Wilson Ave
Compiete
Hill Chevrolet CO. Lee and Line Sts
A. M. Bowen
Wadsworth St
Mullen
Second Ave
Athens Lumber Co
4Th Ave
Tennessee Valley
L. R. Jacks
W. Vcouarett St
New York Hatters & Day
LaFayette Stone
Decatur Mattress CO
Sale Jersey
12Th. Ave
M. &. B. Hames
Ford
Essex
Morgan County
Lee Street
Schim Furniture
Carrell Furniture CO
South Bend
Hill Bros. Garage
Moulton St
Ae A Et Hunter Furniture CO
Forbes & Sons Piano CO
Berryhil
Decatur Sil & Cable Works
Hermitage
Oatr Smith Coal Co., Inc
Jersey
W. EB. Steed & Son
Sea Room
Cain
Sudan
Clark & Sons
6Th Ave
Walnut St
Cali Mra Chas
Sherman St
Johnston St
Grant ST
Cornelian Court AP
D. CG
ADAMS
Ballas
Bailey
A. & Bailey Groce. Co
Thomas Realty & Ins
Lafayette St
Ind Ave
J. A. Hill
Hansville
Falkville
L. E. Brown
Palkville
Chevrolet
Lee and Line Sts
Decatur, Ala
Percy L. Crosby
Percy J. Crosby
Great Bie
King Seaver Syndicate
Ine
Gil
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!