Legion Plans Fourth of July Celebration Parade
The American Legion unveils a four day event July 1 to 4 with 120 floats and decorated cars planned for the parade. Festivities include Miss Decatur, a Baby contest, a Bathing Beauty pageant, nightly fireworks, and a boxing show led by Ben Spivey and Battling Kelly at Malone Park and a closing Carnation Ball.
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American Legion
O. J. Shepard
Ade
Keller Minoria) Bridge
Malone Grove
Malone Park
West Moulton Street
Decatur
Travis Williams
Russellville
Legion
Ben Spivey
Battling Kelly
Witness Details Ledlow Murder Trial At Morgan County Court
Morgan County farmer William Ledlow faces circuit court for the murder of his 14 year old son Thomas. Key testimony from Mrs Josie Ledlow described threats and a shotgun shooting with delayed medical aid, as jury pool and procedures were set for the day.
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William Ledlow
Morgan County
Thomas Ledlow
Josie Ledlow
Ledlow
Jake Block Dies In Chicago After Illness
Telegraphic notice reports the death of Jake Block in Chicago from illness. Former resident of this city, he had conducted business here for a number of years. Funeral arrangements and burial location were not announced.
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Jake Block
Chicago
Block
Man in jail after torturing a 14 year old boy
Rochester news reports Frank Cromwell a 56 year old farmer is jailed on assault charges after allegedly torturing 14 year old George Foley by holding him over a fire until critical burns covered the right leg and hip. Companion testimony supports Foley intent and force.
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Rochester
N. Y
Frank Cromwell
George Foley
Napodano
Sgp
Cromwell
Young Foley
Lawrence Casterchino
Foley
Madison County Probe 5 Began
A Madison County grand jury opened hearings in Huntsville on June 25 to investigate the June 12 slaying of R Hugh Craft former prohibition worker and deputy sheriff. At least one or three indictments may be sought and Ebb Ren froe remains jailed on murder charges. About 45 witnesses were summoned as Judge Speake urged a thorough probe while noting possible murder conspiracy.
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Huntsville
Ala
Madison County
R. Hugh Craft
Prohibition
Ebb Renfroe
Craft
Speake
Hoover
Associated Press
New York
Grand Jury
Inter City Pilot Club Meeting Leads July Festivities
Four Pilot clubs from Sheffield Russellville Tuscumbia and Florence plan a joint visit to Decatur for a two day inter city meeting at the Valley Country club with a Thursday 3 30 opening session a 6 o clock picnic supper and an 8 o clock dance about 50 guests and a float in the July 4 parade also discussed. Morgan County Singing Convention Set for July 13 14 at Hartselle Camp Ground expected attendance near 10000 with Vaughan quartet from Lawrenceburg McDonald quartet Birmingham and Bush family featured and Friday grounds prep urged by T S Sparkman president
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Tennessee Valley
Decatur
Pilot
Business Woman’s
Sheffield
Russellville
Tuscumbia
Florence
Valley Country Club
Inez Thombs
Decatur Club
Pilot Club
American Legion
Morgan
Lawrence
Limestone
Cullman
Morgan County
Hartselle
T. S. Sparkman
Mr. Sparkman
Vaughan Quartet
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Southland
McDonald's Quartet
Birmingham
Bush
Sparkman
Landersville Gathers for Big All Day Singing Event
An all day singing is planned Sunday June 23 at the Christian church in Lawrence County community Landersville. Invitations go to Decatur residents and groups include the Vinson Boys Quartet Basham Quartet Bonanza Quartet and the Sparkman Trio. A noon dinner will be served. The event draws strong interest in Morgan and Lawrence counties.
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Landersville
Christian Church
Lawrence County
Decatur
Vinson Boys
Basham
Bonanza Quartet
Sparkman Trio
Morgan
Lawrence Es
Fear Grows for Missing Fliers in Azores Flight Quest
Madrid reports rising fear that Major Ramon France and his air crew are lost after four destroyers sail from Ferro for the Azores to retrace the fliers route. Britain is asked for the loan of an aircraft carrier to act as a seabase for operations.
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Madrid
Ramon France
Hydro
Ferro
Azores
Miss Taylor Heard On Pilot Program
Miss Taylor Pitts Taylor delighted the Decatur Pilot club Monday night with a piano solo on the program. Among the guests was Mrs. Frank Jones of Lexington Kentucky, sister of Miss Mattie Jones, a Pilot member.
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Mary Pitts Taylor
Decatur Pilot Club
Frank Jones
Lexington
Mattie Jones
Pilot Unit
Lightning strike causes brief Decatur power outage
A lightning hit on a structure of Alabama Power between Gadsden and Huntsville cut power to Decatur for 20 minutes on Monday night. The outage, the longest since extra facilities were added years ago, occurred while supply shifted to the Muscle Shoals steam plant. Garner Pride, Decatur manager, said it was the longest outage he could recall.
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Alabama Power Company
Gadsden
Huntsville
Decatur
Muscle Shoals
Garner Pride
Crawford Sees Fine Prospect For Crops
W. E. Crawford Decatur post master returns from Alabama trip reporting excellent crop prospects not seen in years. He notes the crops are in prime condition at this stage. Crawford was on vacation until July 1 and was accompanied by his son Skeggs Crawford.
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W. E. Crawford
Decatur
North
Alabama
Mr. Crawford
Crawford
Skeggs Crawford
Mary Lou Dancy Chapter to Install Officers
The Mary Lou Dancy chapter of the Eastern Star will meet Wednesday evening at 8 o clock at the hall on Johnston street to install officers. The public is invited to attend.
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Mary Lou Dancy
The
Eastern Star
Johnston Street
The Jay to Jeffery Farnel Mystery Play
A masked burglary at the Guytford mansion uncovers a dangerous letter to Richard Guytford. Richard confronts Julian's valet Tom Pitt, recovers the letter, and escorts the mysterious heroine toward the village. Night air, highwaymen, and sharp exchanges fuel a tense pursuit to the Guyfford Arms.
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Guytford
Richard Guytford
Richard
Julian
Tom Pitt
Moonlit courtship in a hawthorn scented night
Chapter 2 unfolds with a warm night by moonlight and honeysuckle fragrance as Sir Richard observes his companion. He remarks on the moonlit mood and her request to be alone, signaling a forthcoming coy exchange.
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Richard
Judge Opposes Guilty Pleas in Whisky Manufacture Case
Circuit Judge W W Callahan today criticized pleas of guilty in attempts to manufacture whisky. He allowed two such pleas but warned future whisky cases would go to jury trials with stiff penalties if convicted. He urged juries decide degree of guilt and emphasized presenting evidence to a jury.
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W. W. Callahan
Callahan
Impressive Kiwanis Zero Hour Observance in Decatur
At 8 05 pm Monday the Decatur Kiwanis unit held its Zero Hour event at the Y M C A with C H Eyster presiding. A silent moment followed by singing and a message from Kiwanis International president O Samuel Cummings outlined the organization's ideals.
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Decatur
United States
Canada
C. H. Eyster
Demurrer Wins In The Trial Of Negro Preacher
A demurrer by defense counsel E. C. Nix led to the dismissal of the embezzlement case against A. V. Maragne a Negro preacher who once served as presiding elder. He had been returned for trial when the demurrer was sustained by the court.
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W. W. Callahan
W. H. Long
W. E. James
Wade Wright
E. C. Nix
A. V. Maragne
Injured by Fall Moore Recovers After Parked Truck Incident
Reymond Moore sustains injuries to his right leg after diving under a parked truck while entering a machine. Responders attended the scene and transported him for medical evaluation.
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Reymond Moore
Sufmune
Mysterious Death of Boxing Figure Marlow Believed Beer War Motive
Frank Marlow also known as Frank Curto, 38, a boxing manager and former night club owner, was found fatally wounded near Flushing Cemetery and died in a police booth. Police suspect he was kidnapped for a ride by gangsters amid a beer war. Marlow promoted bouts in Boston and New York and was linked with gamblers including Arnold Rothstein.
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New York
Frank Marlow
Flushing
L. L
Marlow
Frank Curto
Boston
Johnny Wilson
Jack Delane
Jack Gagnon
Saratoga
Broadway
Arnold Rothstein
Park Central Hotel
Hubie Terrell Taken In Custody For Burglary
Hubie Terrell is jailed in Morgan county on burglary charges awaiting transfer to Limestone county Jail. Deputy Gibson placed him under arrest after an apparent attempt to rob the Peebles Mercantile Company's store in Mooresville weeks earlier. One co-defendant is in Limestone county jail awaiting hearing. Deputy Gibson suffered minor facial injuries from flying splinters but has recovered.
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Hubie Terrell
Morgan County
Limestone County
Terrell
Gibson
Peebles Mercantile Company
Mooresville
Fee
Ace
Hospital Board To Enter Call Meeting
Officials of the Benevolent Hospital Board sent a notice for a call meeting. The session will be at the Central National Bank on Wednesday at four o'clock in the afternoon. Attendance of all members is urged.
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The
Benevolent Hospital Board
Central National Bank
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