City School Census Set For July Roll Call
The announcement from Prof. W. W. Benson states the biennial school census will run in July. It targets residents ages six to twenty one as of September 1 1930 and requires all eligible names to be listed. Census takers in each district are named along with 1928 enrollment figures and district boundaries. The census begins July 1 and ends July 31 with emphasis on accuracy and complete enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Benson
City Schols
Bessie Rice
4Th Ave
West
Ward
N. L. Kelley
8Th Ave
Ward II Ag
Fannie Blackwell
Frances Blackwell
Fairview
W. M. Dinsmore
Frances Dinsmore
Sherman St
Gordon
F. H. Kirby
BE. Vine St
Territory of Lafayette
Joe Wheeler
Josephine Pickett
Madge Boalware
Territory of West Negro
Lara Mae Bassham
Morganty
Decatur
Mrs Gunn Convicted in Slaying of Husband in Alabama
Mrs Maude Gunn was found guilty of second degree murder in Talladega Circuit Court for the death of her husband W C GunnSylacauga filling station owner. She faces 20 years in prison with a jury verdict after 20 hours deliberation. Katherine Gunn fainted in court as the verdict read. The defense seeks a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talladega
Ala
Maude Gunn
Talladega Circuit Court
W. C. Gunn
Sylacauga
Gunn
Katherine
Jacksonville
Gunns
Defendant on Stand as Defense Restes Case in Alabama Killing
The State of Alabama rests in the Ed Yancey case after Hugo Yancey testified about a letter suggesting a motive to kill. Other witnesses described events at Bowling store and on Wolf Mountain, with Roy Bowling and Mrs. Bowling involved, and Ed Yancey claiming self defense as the jury nears a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Alabama
Ed Yancey
Melinda Bowling
Circuit Court
Wade Wright
Wall
Melvin Hutson
Almon
Dallas Ditty
Hugo Yancey
Ron Bowling
Roy Bowling
Yancey
Bowling
Hutson
Will Garrison
Wolf Mountain
Lindy” Bowling
Grover Carroll
Glover Carroll
Garrison
Roy
Mrs. Bowling
Homie
Roy Bowing
Mr. Bowling
Yanceys
Owen Garrison
L. A. Garrison
O. W. Stinson
Second Avenue Jeweler
Gip Yancey
Miller Hagan
Maurice Story Struck by Auto on Bee Line Highway
Maurice Story, a well known local youth, was badly injured when struck by a car on the Bee Line highway near the Country club. He suffered injuries to the knee head and body and was resting as well as could be expected this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Story
Bee Line
Country Club
Story
Classified Ads Spotlight Time Saving Tips
Time works wonders in the Classifieds as buyers and sellers search for opportunities. The section grows steadily and fits your needs with a steady flow of listings and options.
Mrs. Johnson Laid to Rest in City Cemetery Funeral Service Held
Mrs. Fannie Blanton Johnson died Thursday at 3 15 a m at her daughter’s home Moulton Heights. Funeral at Central Methodist Church Friday at five with Rev John R Turner officiating. Burial in city cemetery. Pallbearers named Hodges Crow H O Troup S W Foster Joe Weatherly A L Jolly Herbert Yarbrough. Survivors include three sons A P L P and J D Johnson of Decatur two daughters Mrs J M Byars of Moulton Heights and Mrs Susie Rains of Decatur five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
John R. Turner
Fannie Blanton Johnson
J. M. Byars
Moulton Heights
City Cemetery
Brown
Hodges Crow
H. O. Troup
W. Foster
Joe Weatherly
A. L. Jolly
Herbert Yarbrough
Johnson
A. P
L. P
J. D. Johnson
Decatur
Susie Rains
Piney Chapel Resident Harry Slate Reported Improving
June 26 report from Limestone County notes only slight improvement in Harry Slate's condition. Physicians hopeful for early recovery though progress remains modest.
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Piney Chapel
Harry Slate
Limestone
North Star Singing Convention Set at West Point
The North Star Singing Convention will meet at West Point next Sunday June 29 for an all day session. Vaughn's Quartet from Lawrenceburg Tennessee will be present for the event. All good singers are invited to bring books and attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Star Singing Convention
West Point
Vaughn
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Favorable Weather For Flight Aids In Take-off
In Harbor Grace Newfoundland on June 26 Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and three companions resumed their world girdling flight aboard the Southern Cross. After a fogbound Ireland to New York hop nearly stranded by fuel trouble, the crew refueled and took off at 3 05 a m EST with 400 gallons of petrol and 12 gallons of oil. The 1100 mile leg faced 12 to 14 hours of flying in favorable winds as wireless reports kept pace with the progress toward their Atlantic crossing goal. The Southern Cross departed Port Monarch in the Irish Free State and landed here at 5 57 EST yesterday morning after a several hour blind flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Grace
New Foundland
New York
Charles Kingsford-Sun
Southern Cross
Ireland
Evert van Dyke
Port Monarch
Irish Free State
Unusually Good Program Planned at Ninth Street Church
An unusually good program is planned for tonight at 7 45 at the Ninth Street Methodist church. A C Teague calls it the biggest quartette and class singing event yet. The Bonanza radio quartet the Sparkman trio and several surprises join the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street Methodist Church
A. C. Teague
Bonanza Radio
Sparkman
Mrs E W Rogers Visits Ill Daughter In Molton
Mrs E W Rogers was called to Molton on Tuesday to be at the bedside of her daughter Mrs Eugene James who is quite ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neel
E. W. Rogers
Moulton
Eugene James
Auto Crash Injures Several Students Near Athens
A vehicle driven by Miss Alicie Weaver overturned on the Bee Line highway north of here while en route to Athens college. Miss Weaver had minor bruises. Mrs. Johnny Hogan and Mrs. Elbert Weaver were treated for facial and arm injuries. Dora Tyner required stitches. Nell Whit e suffered a back injury. The injured were taken to Decatur for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens College
Alicie Weaver
Bee Line
Here
Weaver
Johnny Hogan
Elbert Weaver
Dora Tyner
Nell Wilhite
Decatur
Veniremen Dismissed in Ed Yancey Case Trial
Several veniremen summoned as prospective jurors in the Ed Yancey case were dismissed by Judge Horton after the Yancey jury was selected. Horton noted farmers are busy and eager to be in their crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Horton
Horton
President Hoover vetoes World War veterans relief
Washington reports the House sustained President Hoover in his veto of the World War veterans relief measure. The vote action ends the effort to grant a broad aid package to veterans, signaling a partisan clash over postwar social spending.
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Washington
House
Hoover
Loop Ends Life in Barn Hanging near Harris Station
Harry Long aged 26, a Harris County farmer, is believed to have hanged himself in a barn near Harris Station. Officials think he attached a rope to a rafter and jumped from a hen roost to his death after allegations of car trouble and a recent dispute with his wife. He is survived by his wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Long
Harris Farmer
Harris Station
Long
Limestone
Athers
Accidents Take a Trip of Lives Across Alabama
Three people died in Alabama over 36 hours with another critically hurt. Iven Harris, 14, was killed when a truck ran over him on Fayette road near Tuscaloosa. Elsie Gloria Harrigan of New York City died in a Fort Payne wreck. Mrs. J C Bracewell of Andalusia died from a rollover after a tire blew on Opp Sampson highway. A Birmingham streetcar conductor, W C Milan, was critically injured after falling from a roof attempting to reattach a trolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alabama
Elsie Gloria Harrigin
New York City
Sven Harris
Berry
Ala
J. C. Bracewell
Andalusia
W. C. Milan
Birmingham
Iven Harris
Pat Harris
Fayette Road
Tuscaloosa
Elsie Gloria Harrigan
Fort Payne
New Orleans
Harrigan
Opp-Sampson
Senate U K power sale at Shoals plant to cities
Washington June 26 Senate vote 53 0 favors selling Muscle Shoals power to municipalities on the same basis as private power. The resolution by Senator Black Alabama urges War Department to approve Muscle Shoals town application for power from Wilson Dam now sold to Alabama Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bama
Rotary Delegate Enjoys International Convention in Chicago
Rev. Peter M. Dennis of the Decatur Rotary reports the Chicago convention was interesting with about 15,000 attendees. He notes a keynote by Rotary founder Paul P Harris and remarks by Eugene New som and other leaders were very enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter M. Dennis
Decatur Rotary Club
Chicago
Paul P. Harris
Rotary
Eugene Newsom
JOPPA VISITOR IN DECATUR ON BUSINESS QUEST
Wil J. Humphreys of Joppa route 1 visited Decatur today on a mission of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil J. Humphreys
Jopps
Decatur
Trial of Ed Yan cey Continues on Page Two
Afternoon session details of the Ed Yan cey trial are expected on page two of today’s Daily. Court proceedings, witness testimony, and defense arguments may be covered in the continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Yancey
the Daily
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State
W. E. Skeggs
Thomas E. Wright
Ireland- Newfoundland
Charles Kingsford-Smith
J. Patrick Saul
John W. Stannage
Maurice
Auto
North
Veniremen
Harris
Senate U
Faith Burracs
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