Special hearing set for youth in Alabama case
June 20 report from YY Alabama states Governor Miller will grant a special hearing for Otis Goocher a Montgomery youth serving a life sentence for the slaying of Fountain L Fletcher an alleged gang member Fletcher's bullet riddled body was found August 16 1933 near an abandoned gunhouse in Elmore County police tied the killing to his gang members Goocher previously appeared before the state pardon board receiving unanimous endorsement for permanent parole
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Ala
B. M. Miller
Otis Goocher
Montgomery
Fountain L. Fletcher
Goccher
Elmore
Negro Singers to Present Program at Baptist Church
The Hill troupe will perform this Thursday night at the Baptist church announced by Rev. H R. W. Smith the pastor. Special seats will be set aside for white visitors.
All Day Singing at Union Grove Sees Big Crowd Expected
Union Grove hosts an all day singing on Sunday June 24 drawing a large crowd. Organizers promise outstanding singers and musicians for one of the best programs ever offered at Union.
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Union Grove
Union
Gladys Promotes Quick Refresh With French Bath Idea
Gladys explains a quick cleansing option for busy women, recommending the French bath to refresh the body after a hot day. She describes preparation steps including removing clothes, using a large towel, and applying toilet water or eau de cologne for cooling and revival.
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America
Borneo
Globe
How To Take Bath Going Near The Water
Waters and eaux de colognes are marketed for this purpose. A home lotion is made from alcohol violet ammonia camphor and rosewater. Saturate a towel with the solution, rub the body, then dress and apply makeup for a refreshed appearance.
Courtland Bridge Party Honoring Miss Ina Redman
Mesdames Hollenbeck and Ashford hosted a four table bridge party for bride elect Miss Ina Robins Redman at Mrs. Hollenbeck’s home. Prizes went to Mrs. E. H. Pippen Jr and Mrs. J. F. Hollenbeck. Redman received crystal sherbet cups.
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Mesdames
J. F. Hollenbeck
F. E. Ashford, Jr
Ina Robins Redman
Hollenbeck
E. H. Pippen, Jr
Edith Gilchrist
Neeeee Eeu Redman
Miss Rebman
Anne Lane Martin
Florence
H. D. Lane
Eleanor Gresham
Russellville
L. T. Hudgins
Lions Club
Moulton
Frank Payne
Eleanor Ballentine
Louise Davis
Tri- Cities
Roussell Fowler
Chil
Beauty tips and cautions from Miss Grady panel
The column warns against self peels and skin injury while promoting expert help. It notes a product promising eight to ten pounds loss and offers a formula for reducing hair with peroxide and ammonia. Readers can request pamphlets and beauty guidance via mail with small fees and stamped envelopes.
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Glad
MAKE THIS MODEL AT HOME
Woman oriented fashion notice about summer sheer ensembles in cotton voile or chiffon. Describes color combos black and white or navy and white and suggests patterns for sewing. Pattern 1758 lists available sizes 36 through 46 with fabric yardages and illustrated instructions. Also advertises Anne Adams Summer pattern book priced at 25 cents and requests order to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.
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Anne Adams
Decatur Daily Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Veteran called to final reward at home of his son
Veteran dies after two i at Union Hill Thursday after noon at two o'clock. Rev Green Parker officiates and interment at Union Hill. Survived by two daughters Mrs Edgar Woods of Palkville route one and Mrs Montgomery Oden of Vinemont. eight sons John M Lacon route one W T Eva route one J T Falkville route one R M Eva T Z Falkville route one F B Hart sel le route three W B Hart sel le route three Houston Reck lew Texas. 52 grandchildren.
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John Holmes
Lacon
Union Hill
Green Parker
Peck
Hartselle
Holmes
The
Baptist Church
Edgar Woods
Palkville
Montgomery Oden
Vinemont
John M
W. T
Eva
J. T
Falkville
R. M
T. Z
F. 8
W. B
Houston
Recklew
Texas
Alabama Highway Work to Continue
Secretary Ickes announced that 4,259,842 dollars have been made available for road construction in Alabama. The project, previously feared to halt without more congressionally approved funding, is expected to proceed.
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Alabama
Congress
Ickes
Relief Administration
Junior Choir Picnic Planned for June 28 at Woodall's
Members of the junior choir of Central Baptist church will hold a picnic Thursday afternoon June 38 at Woodall's. The group will meet at the church at 5 o'clock and travel by large buses to the outing site.
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Central Baptist Church
Woodall’s
Miss Clio Levin Heads Home From World Fair
Miss Clio Levin, attending the World Fair in Chicago, expects to return to Decatur on Monday.
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Clio Levin
Chicago
Decatur
Baby dies at home of R M Black in East 1111 White St
Eight month old Marion W Black son of Mr and Mrs R M Black died at 7 this morning at the family home on White Street East. He is survived by his parents two brothers Robert Lee and Linton Sewell. Funeral services Thursday at 3 at Friendship with interment there. The cortege leaves the residence at 2.
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Marion W. Black
R. M. Black
White Street
East
Robert Lee
Linton Sewell
Friendship
Winton Visits Sister Recovering From Car Crash Injuries
William Henry Winton of Somerville Route 1 visited his sister Miss Ruthie Lee Winton who is recuperating at Mrs. Claude Murphy's home from injuries she sustained in a recent automobile accident.
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William Henry Winton
Somerville
Route 1
Ruthie’ Lee Winton
Miss Winton
Claude Murphy
Traffic Officers Will Remain Here in Decatur
Two or more state highway patrolmen will be stationed in the Decatur vicinity permanently, unofficially stated today. A North Alabama detail is expected to make headquarters here, covering Tennessee Valley roads and assisting in traffic enforcement.
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Decatur
North Alabama
Tennessee
Visiting Aunt Clyde Murphy Jr Visits Priceville Relative
Clyde Murphy Jr visits his Aunt Mrs. Nova Burns in Priceville for a family stay and reunion.
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Clyde Murphy, Jr
Mrs. Nova Burns
Priceville
Guide to the South in One Minute Histories
Clark Kinnaird offers brief histories of Southern states for motor tours. The series titled Today is the Day is written for Central Press and The Decatur Daily.
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Clark Kinnaird
Souththern
Central Press
Decatur Daily
Injured Girl Improves After Amputation Surgery
Miss Ruthie Lee Winton, injured in a two truck collision near Hartselle, who had just left hospital after surgery to amputate her leg, is very much improved today at her cousin Mrs. Claude Murphy's residence.
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Ruthie Lee Winton
Claude Murphy
Miss Winton
Hartselle
Murphy Family Visit Northbound to Grandfather’s Home
Miss Nell Catherine Murphy and James C. Murphy of Decatur visit their grandfather W. T. Murphy on Hariselie Route 3 with cousins Miss Lucile Murphy and Almon Murphy.
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Nell Catherine Murphy
James C. Murphy
Decatur
W. T. Murphy
Hariselie
Lucile
Almon Murphy
Summer Visitors Arrive in Baltimore Family Home
Dren, Martha Ann and Russell Jr of Baltimore arrived Sunday to spend the summer with her parents, Mr and Mrs Ed Chardavayne. Miss Catherine Walker was the weekend guest of Mrs Frank Payne.
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Dren
Martha Ann and
Russell, Jr
Baltimore
Ed Chardavayne
Catherine Walker
Frank Payne
Kentucky state profile from early settlement to as of today
The piece outlines origins of Kentucky name from Native language meanings, nicknames Blue Grass State and dark and bloody ground, cites Harrodsburg settlement in 1774, lists statehood on June 1 1792, notes rank in size and population, mentions capital and major cities, and highlights principal interests coal tobacco and livestock with Louisville as largest city.
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Blue Grass
Eae Eed
Harrodsburg
Goldenrod
Prainsfort
Louisville
Auburn Man Wins Hoormick Medal for Soil Type Claim
An Auburn man is awarded the Hoormick Medal for work involving a soil type. The report notes the role of soil specifics in selecting tractor types and farming methods.
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Auburn
Hoormick
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