Press Financing Ties No Alabama Power Funds In Mobile Press
Abner Aldridge testified before the federal trade commission that he borrowed $50,000 from Logan Martin, then loaned it to Joseph F. McGowin to help finance the Mobile Press. He and Martin said the loan was personal with no Alabama Power Company money involved. Victor Hanson and Logan Gedarin denied power company investments in newspapers. R. B. Chandler said he knew nothing of the loans. The witnesses linked their interest to opposition to Frederick I. Thompson’s Mobile papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Abner Aldridge
Birmingham
Ala
Federal Trade Commission
Logan Martin
Alabama Power Company
Joseph F. McGowin
Mobile Capitalist
Mobile Press
McGowin
Martin
Aldridge
Southeastern Fuel Company
Union Coal Company
Southeastern Power and Lights Company
Robert Healy
Commission
Frederick I. Thompson
Mobile
Henry Idge
Commer- Finance Company
R. B. Chandler
Press
Victor H. Hanson
Birmingham News and Age Herald
Power Company
Loganfetarin
The
Morgan County Inoculation Drive Hits Milestones
More than 1 500 Morgan County residents will receive typhoid shots as the health department campaigns to inoculate all citizens. Dr. H C McRee and nurse Mrs. Lester Cor bitt plan to visit every section this week, offering three free inoculations. Benevolent Hospital is rated the region s only A class accredited facility by the American College of Surgeons after an inspection led by Dr J O Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
H. C. McRee
Dripping Springs
Union Hill
Falkville
Eva
Centerdale
Gum Pond
Rock Creek
Lawrence Cove
Oden Ridge
Gandy's Cove
Leesdale
Cedar Creek
Center Point
Mt. Tabor
Gum Springstone
Union
Winton
Somerville
McRee
Ryans
Florette
Pine’s
Six Mile
Mason’s Ridge
New Center
Lester Corbitt
Senet” Hospital
Sudi Tion
American College of Surgeons
Amercan College of Surgeons
Benevolent Hospital
United States
Decatur
Tennessee Valley
Limestone
Lawrence
Cullman
Madison
Morgan Counties
Virginia Rep Shaffer warns DePriest social equality threat
In a declined invitation letter Rep Shaffer of Virginia condemned Rep DePriest for pursuing social equality with Negroes in the South. Shaffer said such moves would strain interracial relations and not be tolerated by white or desired by Black people. The Hoover era debate also touched on prohibition law enforcement and federal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DePriest
Illinois
Shaffer
Virginia
South
Washingon
Hoover
Senate
Glass
Equipment Arrival for New Morgan County Courthouse
Shipment of desks filing cases and other equipment for the Morgan county courthouse arrived today. Elliot Transfer Company hauled the goods and installation of lighting is expected soon. Occupancy is projected around August 1 with circuits and tax office already moved within the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Elliot Transfer Company
Circuit Court
H. O- Troup
Methodist Training School Prep At Central Church
Central Methodist church plans a mid week service at eight to invite participation in a Training School. Five distinct courses will be offered under skilled teachers. Dr S T Slaton heads the Sunday school board of the North Alabama conference. C E Lowery prepared special music for Wednesday. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
8. T. Slaton
North Alabama
C. E. Lowery
Park Stadium Plans Move Forward in Decatur
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce directing board discussed completing a city park system and constructing a stadium. They showed strong enthusiasm with actual efforts nearer than ever, though detailed work remains before action. Financing would depend on public support and contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Young Civic Organization
Macedonia Singing Scheduled Sunday
An all day singing program is planned at Macedonia next Sunday June 23 with several local and neighboring quartets invited. A noon dinner will be served on the grounds and attendees are asked to bring well filled baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia
Community Sing at Southside Baptist Church Thursday
All singers invited to a community sing at Southside Baptist Church on Thursday evening. The program begins at 7 30 and a large crowd is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Baptist Church
Bank officials depart on two week motor trip to Georgia
Robert Warren of the Tennessee Valley Bank and Clyde Hendrix Jr have left on a motor trip to Georgia. They expect to be gone about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Warren
Tennessee Valley Bank
Clyde Hendrix, Jr
Georgia
Clapremott
Williams to keynote July 4 celebration in Decatur
State Senator Travis Williams will deliver a patriotic appeal in Malone Grove during the Morgan County American Legion four day Fourth of July program in Decatur. The event features a parade with 100 floats, a free barbecue, boxing matches at Malone baseball park, fireworks at Malone Park, and the Carnation Ball at the Aycock building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Williams
Morgan County
American Legion
Williams
Alabama
Franklin Colbert
Marion
Tennessee Valley
Decatur
Malone Park
Malone Park Grove
Senator Williams
Malone Grove
Malone Baseball Park
Ben Spivey
Battling Kelly
Joe Hall
Elmo Thombs
The
Aycock
Ferry Street
Coun
Red and White Auto License Tags Adopted in Alabama
Montgomery June 19. Alabama's 1930 automobile license plates will feature a red background with white characters. Production begins soon at Kilby prison tag factory. About 366,190 plates are needed to meet 1930 demand. probate judges will distribute tags in September with sales starting in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Charles A. Moffett
State Board of Administration
Kilby
Vacation Travel Starts July 1st
The local railroad passenger business is gaining momentum as vacation travel begins. Inquiries at the union station show stronger interest on long hauls, and travelers head to seashore mountains and springs, with peak movement starting July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Birmingham Architect Returns From Courthouse Visit
Benn Price of Birmingham, architect for the new Morgan County courthouse, has returned home after an inspection visit of the local building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benn Price
Birmingham
Morgan County
All Day Singing on Fourth Sunday at Mt Olive School
Public invites attenders to an all day singing on June 23 at Mt Olive school Union Grove. Union Grove quartet and county singers expected with picnicked noon hour baskets.
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Mt. Olive School
Union Grove
Montgomery Man Heads S. S. Ass'n
Dr. Allen S. Cutts of Montgomery was elected president of the Baptist Sunday school association at the annual assembly in MENTONE Alabama. District vice presidents were named for the northern, northeastern, eastern, western, southeastern and southwestern districts, with Cooper as executive secretary and Miss Elizabeth Gibbons as recording secretary. The convention opened earlier and will run through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Southwestern
Cooper
Montgomery
Elizabeth Gibbons
Does This Take You Back Hot Under the Collar
The text recalls Mr. Gladstone Isley James Hembree and Earl White enjoying The Daily and hints at farm politics and a memory of a Decatur crowd wanting the old swimmin hole’s cooling waters. It evokes rural life and nostalgia for Oak Grove and farm days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gladstone Isley
James Hembree
Earl White
Decatur
Oak Grove
Alabama Bar Association to Meet in Tuscaloosa
Lawyers from across Alabama gather July 5 and 6 at the University of Alabama Law Building for the 52nd annual Alabama Bar Association meeting. The program features addresses by prominent lawyers and an open forum, with entertainment including a Gulf States Paper Corp. tour and a Tuscaloosa Country Club barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama Bar Association
University of Alabama
W. B. Harrison
Birmingham
State Association
Gulf States Paper Corporation
Tuscaloosa Country Club
Doster Hall
Oscar W. Tompkins
Clifton H. Penick
Fishermen Report Record Turnout at Local Lakes
Local lakes including Swan and Beaver see unusually large catches and a booming number of anglers this season. A veteran fisherman with 20 years on Swan and Beaver noted the peak activity and abundance of fish as unprecedented this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Lake
Swan
Beaver Lakes
District Reapportionment to Reshape Alabama Seats
Alabama may lose a congressman after Congress adopts the reapportionment bill. The tenth district represented by W. B. Bankhead is likely to bear the brunt of the changes, with Morgan involved in the reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Morgan
W. B. Bankhead
Indicted Booze Ring Exposes Nationwide Whisky Supply
One hundred forty individuals and firms face federal indictments for participating in a nationwide conspiracy to distribute bonus whisky equipment. Agents say the operation, centered at Glickstein & Terne in Brooklyn, involved distilleries, glass works, printing shops and dealers across Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Cleveland, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Atlantic City, Miami, Albany, Syracuse, Providence, Noonjacket, New Haven, Hartford, and Los Angeles. The scheme aimed to imitate legit whisky with spurious revenue stamps and fake labels and containers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Special Treasury
Glickstein & Terne
Brooklyn
Ring
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Cleveland
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Atlantic City
Miami
Albany
Syracuse
N. Y
Providence
Noonjacket
R. 1
New Haven
Hartford
Conn
Los Angeles
Trio Of Officers Will Face Trials
Luther Hodson and H L Riley holders of state issued officer cards faced county court trial July 1 on four impersonation charges each. Riley also faces oppression under office. Hodson bonded at 2000 dollars Riley at 2500 dollars. W A Crowell, with similar charges, will be tried with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscumbia
Ala
Luther Hodson
H. L. Riley
Ci Ent
Riley
Hudsonee
W. A. Crowell
Hodson
Eleven Die As East Smelters Heat Bakes City
New York on June 19 reports seven straight days of extreme heat with eleven deaths in the past 24 hours. Drowning and prostrations attributed to the heat swell the toll as residents seek relief from the oppressive weather. The day marks the hottest June 18 on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Officers Still In Search For Killer In Alabama
John Logan, accused necro murderer of Huffman Black, an African American man killed this week in Brown's Ferry near the Tennessee River, remains at large. Officers have no trace of his whereabouts since his escape after the deadly confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
John Logan
Huffman Black
Brown's Ferry
Tennessee River
Athens Woman Hurt While On A Visit
Mrs. J. G. Rochell, visiting California, was severely injured in Athens Ala when she fell this morning and broke her leg. Local reports say she is receiving treatment after the accident during her tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
J. G. Rochell
California
Shopmen Proud Of Safety Record
The Louisville and Nashville employees here are proud of their safety record. Lee Hartung of the local shop offices says the workforce has an active safety organization and strong emphasis on safety, resulting in very few injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville & Nashville
Lee Hartung
Mr. Hartung
Kiwanis Delegation Heads to Milwaukee Meeting
Delegates from Decatur join the Kiwanis International gathering in Milwaukee Wisconsin leaving Friday night. Attending are J Walter Clapton governor Alabama Kiwanis district HH L Peterson Decatur club president and M R Rankin Decatur club secretary. First Kiwanis International sessions begin Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis International
Milwaukee
Wis
Decatur
J. Walter Clapton
Alabama Kiwanis District
HH. L. Peterson
Decatur Club
M. R. Rankin
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Solon
Virginian
Associated Press
Eugene Newsom
Durham, N. C
Rotary International
Methodists
Legion
James Snook
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio
Theora Hix
Snook
Montgomery Man
S. S. Ass’n
East Smelters
Eben
By Gordon Brown
Scheibel
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