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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
1
Sairview resident Tray S. W. George dies from skull fracture after a West Vine street accident involving a cut down car driven by Henry Peebles. Funeral set for Friday at Lebanon with Rev. J. T. Anderson officiating. survives Ella George and four sons. Peebles fined for speeding and reckless driving.
The trial of Fred Walker charged with killing Wesley White opened with testimony from J C White and Ruby Morrow at the Morgan county courthouse. White described the killing date April 27 and the car position, while Morrow testified Walker threatened White and fired after a confrontation near the halted vehicle.
In Morgan County the twelve jurors deliberate on the murder charge against Fred Walker after a day of tense testimony. Key witnesses include Ruby Morrow, who testified for the state, and Fred Walker who faced cross examination alongside Lewis Gullion. The courtroom drew a large Eastern Morgan County crowd as discussions centered on the fatal mountain top pistol duel.
The Louisville and Nashville shops announce a pay day change to Friday June 28 instead of Saturday June 29. Master mechanic Charles W. Mathews explains the shift due to inventories being taken over the railroad system.
Kiwanis club plans to enter a float in the Legion's Fourth of July parade. L. R. Nash Charles T. Rountree and Bam R. Stephenson named to a committee to arrange the entry.
Hudson Alexander four-year-old son of Mr and Mrs T H Alexander of Nashville continued to improve today after a painful fall Saturday when he dropped from a window at the Alexander home. The child is out of danger and a grandson of Mr and Mrs D C Almon of Decatur.
Michael Rocco alias Mickey The Wise Guy, a Boston gangster wanted by New York police in the Frank Marlow murder case, was arrested in Boston and taken to District Attorney William J. Fodey for questioning.
Several were listed as guests at the Decatur Kiwanis club today including Dr. Carr of Harvard University guest of Dr. L A Neill Norman Harris of Decatur and Mr Levering of Baltimore Md guests of J W Cunningham John W Levin of Ensley Ala guest of his father J F Lovin.
The Boys Industrial Band of Birmingham a 35 piece unit will lead the July 4th parade in Decatur with 120 floats and decorated autos expected. O J Shepard parade chair says entries exceed expectations and fireworks shows will run nightly July 1 2 3 4 with hours to be announced.
Multiple crews chase records in national endurance and non stop race. Captain Frank Hawks launches from Roosevelt Field aiming to beat the New York Los Angeles non stop mark and then his own 18 hour 21 minute eastward record. Additional teams circle for refueling endurance, while Iceland and Minneapolis efforts push other world records amid heavy rain.
W G McKoin aged 68 died Wednesday at 3 30 p m at his residence 1113 s Third Avenue South after an extended illness He had lived in Decatur 35 years coming from Gallatin Tenn He spent the last five years in Monroe La with Missouri Pacific railroad He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs H E Davis of Atlanta and Miss Fannie Mae McKoin of Decatur one son Thurman McKoin of Aliquippa Pa two sisters Mrs W F Blair of Tulsa and Mrs Annie Wilkes of Speigner Funeral services will be at Central Baptist Church Friday at four with Rev James Allen Smith officiating I O O F lodge to conduct graveside rites Interment in city cemetery Priest directing Pallbearers A P Johnson W L Hatchett Joe Weatherly Sam Foster John Moody O L Stevens.
Miss Lougene Clem soloist with accompanist Mrs. W E Curry performed two pleasing vocal numbers at the Kiwanis gathering in Gon today.
Selma reports Florence as likely 1930 convention host for the Alabama Association of Mayors and City Commissioners. Harry T. Hanwell of Mobile is re elected president. T J Rowell of Selma vice president and M L Robertson, W S Easter and Sydney J Reaves named to the executive committee. Gov Graves supports education and public health programs. Hoover urged to reappoint R W Taylor to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Congressman Edward B. Almon has returned to his home in Tuscumbia after a visit as guest hero of D. C. Almon and family. He will visit Decatur again later in the summer to meet constituents and discuss legislation before the house.
Decatur Rotary members are reminded of a time change for next week's meeting from 12:15 to 6:30. The YM C A will host the event with reports from past six months committees and the installation of President-elect Frank P. Lide.
W. O. Hyde, a well known Hartselle resident, was injured when the truck he drove left the road south of town. He was reported considerably improved today at Benevolent hospital where he continues treatment.
Washington reports June revenue trends show income tax and customs receipts rising. Secretary Mellon cites a projected year end surplus of 160 to 170 million after railroads receive 50 million for retroactive mail rate increases.
Affidavits regarding publication of Mrs Emma Marshall parole application will be sent to Montgomery today. Mrs Marshall convicted of killing her husband Thomas R Marshall has given no notice of intent to apply for parole at the July board meeting.
Horace McDavid of Decatur Illinois was elected president of Kiwanis International at the 13th annual convention closing session in Milwaukee. Atlantic City selected for next year s convention with William C Green and Dr C C Tatham named vice presidents and Raymond C Crossman re elected treasurer.
A survey party of a dozen highway department workers has encamped in Valhermosa while surveying the new road between Huntsville and Blountsville.
Colonel Woolsey Finnell, Alabama Highway Department director, told the Decatur Kiwanis club that a 50 million dollar bond issue is needed to complete the state road program. He compared Alabama’s highway spending with Southern states and described a future hard surfaced network reaching all regions. He noted an emergency fund for flood repair and praised his department’s economy and progress.
Huntsville Alabama June 27 Ebb Renfroe has been indicted by the Madison County grand jury in connection with the slaying of Hugh Craft a former prohibition officer.
Alabama suffers sustained rainfall as crops remain slow to start. Mobile records 9.4 inches in three days while Ozark and Eufaula report threats to crops. Boll weevil control hindered. northern counties see less rain and standstill crop conditions. Meteorologist P. H. Smyth notes streams largely unaffected but coastal plains rainfall could have changed conditions.
Alabama Mills, Inc. reports about 2000 employment applications from young men and women within 15 to 20 miles of the city. The hosiery plant will operate on a small scale first, with machinery arrival expected around July 6, and building progress continuing with electric light and heating facilities installation.
President Hoover intervened to stop the prohibition unit from using public schools to spread observance propaganda. Treasury officials were unaware of the pamphlet campaign funded by a $50,000 congressionally provided fund. Anna D. Sutter of the prohibition bureau prepared the pamphlets for the National Education Association meeting in Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 AM for J Block a former Decatur merchant who died recently in Chicago Illinois where he had lived since leaving Decatur Friends here recall him as a well known figure with many years of ties to the community The notice notes the service in Decatur and his Chicago residence as reported by family friends
Avondale Bank and Trust Company failed to open and City Bank and Trust Company was closed as a precaution after depositor runs. J. B. Lassiter presided both banks. cashier John R. Wallace died from a pistol wound ruled accidental. inquest planned. Coroner to probe Wallace shooting.
Coloumbiana? Alabama June 27. National President George S. Greene of Los Angeles urged quick action to obtain landing fields and airports for all cities of Alabama during the Alabama Exchange club annual convention opening speech.
A community sing is planned for Friday evening June 28 at the Nazarene church in Hartsville. The public and singers are invited and told to bring song books. Leaders urge attendance as several quartets and trios are expected to perform and a singing school proposal will be discussed.
Visiting Pilot members from four North Alabama cities gathered for an inter-city session at Valley Country Club. The program began with a business meeting, then a picnic and dance.
Mrs Annie Gardner begins extensive upgrades to her residence on East Vine street. The work includes repairs and modernization expected to enhance the property value.
Gordon Brown Schelbell writes Uncle Eben as he jokes about a captain who avoids trouble when running through a river fog unless he also faces mental fog. The piece uses dialect and humor to reflect on leadership and perception.
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