Missing Alabamian And Two Small Children Found
Elmer T. Martin and his two children James Allen nine and Henry three were found by Marion officers along a highway. Martin, who disappeared Friday afternoon from his Alabama home, was detained for Liberty Alabama officers to return home. He appeared in a demented condition and refused to talk while his wife was unharmed and taken to a private home.
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Marion
Ark
Elmer T. Martin
James Allen
Henry
Liberty
Ala
Martin
Alabama
W. L. Williford
Search for farmer and two children prompts North Alabama hunt
In Alabama a farmer Elmer T. Martin and his two young children vanished after leaving their Liberty home Friday. Probate Judge J C Nations of Blount County leads a search across three North Alabama counties into remote hills as locals fear he plans to stay in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Liberty
Ala
North Alabama
North Blount County
Elmer T. Martin
Martin
J.C. Nations
Blount County
Nations
Daylight Plan 8 Defeated in Local Vote
A daylight saving proposal to start in July and August was defeated 121 to 88 after a Junior Chamber of Commerce check. Industrial districts showed the strongest opposition, despite the plan aiming to give workers an extra hour of recreation at the request of labor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Cotton Prices Edge Higher in Local Market Summary
Local cotton quotations show strict middling at 19.75, middling 1lBinssenee at 20.80, strict low at 19.00, and low at market levels. Market activity centers on the main exchange with steady demand and slight price adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mained
Hoover Confers With Atterbury On Campaign Outlook
Secretary Hoover the Republican nominee met with W W Atterbury president of the Pennsylvania railroad and John Q Tilson house minority leader from Connecticut after delegates returned from the Kansas City convention. Hoover may keep his cabinet post through the summer as campaign duties rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
W.W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
John Q. Tilson
Connecticut
House
Mr. Hoover
Plans For Houses By Decatur Building Group
A Decatur Building and Improvement Corporation committee meets with industrial chiefs to agree on the type of house for industrial workers. Once agreed, contracts will be let for either 15 or 25 houses for occupancy in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Building and Improvement Corporation
Civic Club
Decatur
Ist Baptist Class To Begin Tonight
The First Baptist church hosts a training class led by C. L. Dobbs starting at 7 30 this evening. Organizers aim for large enrollment from the Sunday school youth and adults with special services planned Wednesday night replacing the mid week prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
C. L. Dobbs
Decatur Junior Chamber Kickoff Drive for 2200 Fund
Forty two members of the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce prepared to launch a campaign for a 2200 fund to operate the civic group this year. The drive begins Tuesday at 3 pm with hopes to finish the same day, 236 prospects listed for solicitation by 21 committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Commerce Body
Civic Club
Otto Owens
John Wilkes
Lawson Per
Carter Dobbs
John M . Paul Eubanks
G. D. Clem
Bill Papenburg
James Coutsas
Ferrow Himes
Earl Lee
Sirney Patterson
Robert Banks
Sam Stephenson
del Corbitt
Leslie Doss
Lester Corbitt
A. L. Moye
Earl Bradley
Raymond Britain
Rutledge Thomas
Joe Woods
Sam Rogers
Wrencall Knight
Roy Wyatt
Clyde Scott
Bob Jervis
Ben Bloodworth
A. C. Bailey
A L. Malone
Louis Ling
C. W. Malone
Paul Tidwell
I. V. Timberlake
W. L. Morris
Ben Britnell
Wade Wright
M. R. Rankin
C. M. Worsteun
Chamber of Commerce Hall
Edwin T. Meredith Dies In Sleep At 51
Edwin T. Meredith secretary of agriculture in Wilson's cabinet died in his sleep after a long illness. Heart failure caused by high blood pressure listed as the death reason. Meredith was named to the cabinet in 1920 and stayed in the 1924 Democratic convention with 130 votes on the 101st ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Edwin T. Meredith
Wilson
Mr. Meredith
Meredith
John W. Davis
Oscar Underwood
Chenault argues council can legally create wards after annexation
The Decatur dispute centers on ward creation under Section 1849 of the Code after consolidation in February 1927. Chenault asserts the city council may form new wards or enlarge existing ones to include all annexed territory, maintaining equal aldermanic representation, while citing population and legal knowledge facts.
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Catur City Inc
Cs Chena Jone
Alage
Torth
Chenault
W. W
Callahan
Decatur
Planes miss Nobile rescue as they circle over ice
Two Norwegian fliers from the Braganza tried to locate General Nobile and his party near Northeast Land after taking off at six from North Cape. They carried provisions but saw no sign of the 11 missing companions, though Nobile later reported spotting the rescuers.
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King's Bay
Spitzbergen
Risser-Larsen
Land
Braganza
North Cape
Nobile
General Nobile
Storms kill at least three in Oklahoma and Kansas
Storms across southwestern Oklahoma and southern Kansas left at least three dead and hundreds homeless. Relief workers report around 2,000 homeless in southern Oklahoma after tornadoes hit Blair and Headrick, with significant building and livestock damage totaling over half a million dollars. Rescue efforts continue as communities recover.
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Kansas City
Oklahoma
Kansas
Evect
Blair
Hendrick
Headrick
Fort Sill
Friendly Hand Given Farmer Friendly Hand Given Farmer
Neighbors of Charles Tingle, Mountain Home farmer, helped prepare his crops after eight weeks at his son Wiley Tingle's bedside. Twenty neighbors aided in fields owned by Mr Tingle on a Wednesday afternoon, taking advantage of good weather to condition and place the crops in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tingle
Mountain Home
Mr. Tingle
Wiley Tingle
Earthquakes Strike Central Mexico Killing and Shaking Communities
Terrified residents kneel in prayer as two quakes shake the region for days. Oaxaca reports casualties and collapsed houses while fear keeps people outdoors. Seawater battered Puerto Angel and landslides threaten rail routes near Puchutla.
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Mexico City
tTerror
Mexico
Oaxaca
Puerto Angel
Puchutla
Puebla
Vera Cruz
Industrial Parley Set for August
Local industries including the Louisville and Nashville railroad company show strong interest in the Blue Ridge conference on human relationships in industry from August 2 to 5. Noted speakers include Charles Towson Harry Clark Dr W J Hutchins Berea College president Frank Cushman and others. Last year 32 L&N representatives attended and similar turnout is expected. Four groups Textile Metals Wood Railroad organize proceedings under E G Wilson Y M C A executive secretary.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Blue Ridge
N. C
Charles Charles R. Towson
Harry” A" Clark
W. J. Hutchins
Berea College
Frank Cushman
The
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
E. G. Wilson
Industrial Department
Answers Ad And Meets Her Death In Philadelphia
Mary McGinty a 23 year old applicant for a maid position was choked to death in a physician's office. Clar ence Tull 25 was found dead from illuminating gas in the kitchen with a pistol and razor nearby. A note to Good Mother and Sister explained the killer wanted to burn his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mary McGinty
Clarence Tull
Phys
Lauderdale Man Held for Slaying at Four Mile Creek
Wilr Ala. Wallace a white man shot at a fleeing man at the Wallace home area near Four Mile creek yesterday. Brewer died of a lung wound in a hospital. Blondy Stutts, a companion of Wallace, was arrested and charged with murder. sheriff notes prior trouble between Stutts and Brewer.
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Ead
Will Wallace
Lauderdale County
Four Mile Creek
Wallace
Brewer
Blondy” Stutts
Stutts
Mrs. Virginia Summerford Dies in Massey Community
Mrs. Virginia Clementine Summerford age 41 died Tuesday in Massey community Morgan county. Funeral held Wednesday with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Survived by husband N E Summerford five daughters two sons parents Mr and Mrs R D Patterson sister Mrs W F Parker brothers Guy Patterson and M P Patterson and many relatives and friends.
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Massey
Morgan County
Virginia Clementine Summerford
Evergreen Cemetery
N. E. Summerford
R. D. Patterson
W. F. Parker
Guy Patterson
M. P. Patterson
Talmadge Jones Illness Claims Life
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Talmadge Jones who died Sunday morning after an illness at 6 30. He passed away at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs William C Jones 1119 Chestnut street east. Survived by sisters Evelyn and Dorothy Jones and brother William Jones. Services were from the residence by Rev L W and burial followed at Ry lawn cemetery. Priest directing.
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Talmadge Jones
William C. Jones
Chestnut Street
East
Evelyn
Dorothy Jones
William Jones
L. W
Ry Lawn Cemetery
Mrs. Mattie Murphree Dies At Moulton
Mrs. Mattie Murphree aged 67 died Saturday afternoon at her Moulton route 1 home. Funeral services were held Sunday at Town Creek Church in Lawrence county with Rev. J. A. Davis officiating. Interment followed at Town Creek Cemetery. She is survived by her husband A. T. Murphree five sons two daughters five grandchildren and two sisters.
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Town Creek Church
Lawrence County
Mattie Murphree
Moulton
Training School Begins Amid Weather Concerns
The district training school opened with more than 50 enrollments at the First Methodist Church Sunday afternoon as threatening weather loomed. Enrollment is expected to grow significantly when the study begins tonight at 7 and continues each evening this week.
Avenue Paving Delayed Awaiting Pipe Laying
City officials say Second Avenue paving will start after lines are laid by public service corporations. The utilities will complete repairs before construction begins, with firms showing willingness to cooperate.
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Second Avenue
Local youth Phillip Roberts signs with George Lum dealer group
Phillip Roberts, a well known local youth, has accepted with George E Lum, dealer in Prigidaire and Delco, joining the firm and boosting community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Roberts
George E. Lum
Prigidaire
Delco
Earhart First Woman Across Atlantic Lands in Wales
The trans Atlantic monoplane Friendship carrying Amelia Earhart landed at Barry, Wales, after 20 hours 495 minutes from Trepassy Newfoundland due to fuel shortage. Stultz piloted to shore. Earhart and Louis Gordon survived a rough crossing, awaiting fuel to proceed to Southampton.
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London
Friendship
Port
Cone Dent
Stultz
President’s trip delayed by rain to Superior lodge
Rain halted President Coolidge’s planned visit to his summer offices near Superior Wisconsin. A visit with national Republican leaders was postponed for a day due to poor road conditions and Coolidge’s heel abrasion.
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Superior
Wis
Cedar Lodge
President Day
William M. Butler
National Republican Tee
Coolidge
Ing
Permit Dented in Decatur Gas Station Case
Decatur city council used a permit for a gasoline filling station at the Ninth Avenue and Moulton Street intersection. Unclear details describe a disputed or damaged permit and its approval status affecting local development.
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Decatur
Ninth Avenue
Moulton Street
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