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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1938

Page

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Desperadoes Surrounded After Fierce Illinois Shootout

In Deselm Illinois a dramatic 20 minute battle ends with two outlaws cornered one slain and the other wounded Sheriff John Stack identifies the wounded man as Orelle J Easton 25 of Valley City NC and the slain as his brother Clarence Baston 27 Local officers tally a spree of violence including wounding an Indiana trooper kidnapping two Indiana deputies abducting a Wilmington farmer and his four year old son and several gunfights as a nationwide chase continues by some 100 peace officers from both states.

Joliet Indiana Illinois Deselm Ill Forth Yard John Stack Kankakee Orelle J. Easton Valley City N. C Clarence Baston Joseph Grumann Ray Leach Desperado James Brekke Brekke Stack Laporte Wilmington Gromann la Salle James Navy

Desperate gunmen believed after Indiana officer shooting

Two gunmen sought by state police after they shot Indiana State Trooper Ray Dixon near La Porte and abducted Deputy Charles Hahn and Deputy Joseph Kowalczyk. The pair fled with the Navy car toward Kankakee after breaking a police cordon near Symerton.

Wilmington Ill Indiana James Navy Kankakee Joliet Barracks Symerton Til Navy Ray Dixon la Porte Indianapolis Charles Hahn Joseph Kowalczyk

Brad Byars Faces Trial For Barnes Slaying

Brad Byars former nurse for Dr Reuben H Barnes goes on trial in Hamilton Alabama on murder charges in the death of Mrs Barnes. Dr Barnes also faces murder charges and is hospitalized in Fayette. Key witness Sam Haley the house boy saw a man flee the room after Mrs Barnes was shot.

Hamilton Ala Brad Byars Reuben H. Barnes Winfield Toda Oh Avise Dr. Barnes Fayette Byars Sam Haley Barnes Haley

Red Cross Plans Expanded First Aid Classes

Morgan county chapter American Red Cross returns nine instructors from Brevard aquatic school and notes more qualified instructors trained at Athens under Ellis D. Fusal. Citizens are urged to enroll through Mrs. Frank H. Kirby at 110 W. Vine Street or by phone 358. Classes have begun with excellent results and more sessions are scheduled at 7:30 Tuesday night.

Morgan County American Red Cross National Red Cross Aquatic School Brevard N. C Athens Ellis D. Fusal National Red Cross Frank H. Kirby W. Vine Street Red Cross

Limestone Tot Colitis Victim

Cecil Wayne Ferrell aged five months died at 6 55 p m Saturday from colitis at his parents home Mr and Mrs H A Ferrell Athens route 2 Funeral rites were held Sunday at 2 p m at Athens cemetery with Drinkard Howell of Decatur officiating He is survived by the parents two brothers Albert Jr Marshall Allen and a sister Dorothy

Cecil Wayne Ferrell H. A. Ferrell Athens Athens Cemetery Drinkard Howell Decatur Albert, Jr Marshall Allen Dorothy

Colitis Fatal to Decatur Baby

Ger ald Temple two months old son of Mr and Mrs T J Temple died at home 304 Tenth Avenue West at 6 o clock Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. Funeral rites will be conducted at 3 30 this afternoon at New Friendship by Rev Tom Blankenship with Drinkard Howell in charge of burial. Survived by parents and two sisters Dorothy and Edna.

Gerald Temple T. J. Temple Tenth Avenue, West New Friendship Tom Blankenship Drinkard Howell Dorothy Edna

McCall Seeks Parole for Dry County Possession Convicts

State Auditor Charles E McCall urged paroling defendants convicted of possessing state store alcohol in dry counties before a key Supreme Court ruling. Attorney General Carmichael first argued personal possession could be allowed, while courts later ruled it violated ABC laws. The governor may grant parole under a 1935 act without board action.

Montgomery Ala Charles E. McCall State Pardons Board Supreme Court A. A. Carmichael State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board State Court of Appeals Dry Carmichael Court of Appeals McCall Pardons Board Howell Turner Bibb Graves

Board of Registrars Set Five Day Session Beginnings July 4

Morgan county board of registrars will hold a five day session at the courthouse starting Monday July 4 the last chance of the year for voters to qualify T H Gunn new member replaces the late Avery Sharpley joining with Mrs Leda B Almon chairwoman and Clifton Rolfe of Hartselle in the panel

Morgan County Board of Registrars T. H. Gunn Decatur Avery Sharpley Leda B. Almon Clifton Rolfe Hartselle

Four shot after weekend affrays left one dead

Allan Logan was killed after a Saturday night shooting at Wilson avenue and McCartney street. John McDonald was wounded, James Lundy paralyzed, and Dick Brown arrested for assault with intent to murder as police hunted a suspect and another shooter.

Allan Logan Wilson Avenue McCartney Street Logan Bill Moore John McDonald James Lundy W. Church Street Moore W. Vine and Micison Streets Lundy Dick Brown Brown

Girl Scouts Raise 10.32 For China Relief Campaign

Fifteen Girl Scouts from troop 3 raised 10.32 by selling miniature Chinese flags Saturday afternoon. The funds go to the Bowl of Rice national campaign for relief of the suffering civilian population in China, with Miss Louise Reed as troop captain overseeing the effort.

Bowl of Rice National Campaign Fund China Louise Reed

Uncle Felix Breageale Returns To Farm Life After Funeral

In Kingston Tennessee on June 27 Uncle Felix Breageale aged 73 resumed work on his hillside farm with a 17 year old helper. The day before a hand hewn walnut coffin stood beside him as a minister delivered a tribute to the Roane County resident.

Kingston, Tenn Felix Bush) Breageale Roane Countain

Teacher Aims Sharp Attack on the Legion

A Columbia University study denounces the American Legion as fascist and unpatriotic. Professor William Gellermann of Northwestern University compiled a 280 page monograph presented to 15,000 Education Association editors, alleging Legion influence in education and politics and urging officials to stop pandering to the group. The Legion responds calling the study communist brain-child and claims the organization is controlled by a small powerful faction.

New York Ee Legion Veter Oe College of Columbia Unirsity William Gellermann Rthwestern University Gellermann Stlumbia University Northwestern Legion Attack American Legion Sur'bel ‘Erman Jeremiah F. Cross New York State Legion

Legion chief defends veterans amid college survey critique

Daniel J. Doherty, national commander of the American Legion, rejects a Teachers College survey calling the Legion fascist and unpatriotic. He claims the Legion has 985 812 members and criticizes higher education as hotbeds of communism, asserting ongoing support for national defense amid widespread doubts.

Nen Strugets

Amory Armory Dedication To Feature Veteran Leader Of Company E

Captain Raymond R. Brown, longtime Company E commander and veteran of the Rainbow Division, will attend the July 1 dedication of the Amory Armory. Brown, from Pu­laski, Tenn, served in World War I and Mexico border campaigns, later leading Company E in Europe before its 1919 muster out.

Amory Company E Raymond R. Brown Captain Brown Decatur Armory Rainbow Division Europe Mr. Brown Pulaski Tenn National Guard Company E United States Pershing Pancho Villa Brown New York City France Champagne-Marne Aisne-Marne St. Mihiel Meuse-Argonne Meuse Sedan

Sheriff Sandlin Delivers Death-Row Prisoners for Kilby

Sheriff J Street Sandlin transported two prisoners sentenced to die on August 19 to Kilby Prison. Clarence Norris of Scottsboro and Jim Orr, convicted of separate capital crimes, were moved from Morgan and Birmingham jails respectively. Deputy W B Kilgore accompanied them without incident.

J. Street Sandlin Kilby Clarence Norrin Scottsboro Morgan County Jackson County Jim Orr Warren White Orr Norris Birmingham W. BE. Kilgore

Japs Warned Off Island

Britain and France warned Japan to stay off Hainan Island off the South China coast. They said they would aid Indo China’s security and would support each other if any complications arise, as stated to the House of Commons.

London Britain France Japan Hainan Island South China House of Commons Hainan Gulf of Tonking Colon Butler Toyko Francisco Branco Barcelona Spain Paris Europe Germany Italy

Tunnel Fire Quenched in New Manhattan Tunnel

Fire in the north bore of the $58,000,000 Manhattan Queens vehicular tunnel 150 feet under the East River was flooded today after a machinery failure lowered air pressure. Firemen poured thousands of gallons of water to combat the blaze in an air compression chamber, with fumes and pressure hampering efforts but engineers reporting little structural damage.

New York Manhattan Queens East River

Alabama Kiwanis Delegation Heads 1938 Convention

Kiwanians from Alabama attend the 22nd Kiwanis International convention in San Francisco opening to address civic issues and plan 1938-39 programs in education urban relations and welfare. Judge Seybourn H. Lynne of Decatur leads the Alabama delegation with Lt governors Seth R. Mapes William D. Self Henry C. Meader and J Theodore Jackson.

San Francisco Alabama Kiwanis International Seybourn H. Lynne Decatur Gover Seth R. Mapes Tuscaloosa William D. Self Fairfield Henry C. Meader Monta J. Theodore Jackson

Woodward Iron to Reopen Mine in Alabama

The Woodward Iron Company will resume dolomite coal mine operations after two months of shutdown. President H. A. Berg said 550 workers will be recalled once minor repairs are completed.

Birmingham Ala Woodward Iron Company H. A. Berg Woodward

Arm and defend ships debate storms British Commons

British MPs pressured Prime Minister Chamberlain to arm merchant ships with anti aircraft guns after fresh Spanish insurgent air raids on the Arion and Farnham. Chamberlain cited structural and policy difficulties while Britain faces growing anti fascist hostilities and calls for reprisals amid a widening Spain conflict.

London Une Chamberlain House of Commons Philip J. Noel-Baker Valencia Alicante Francisco Franco Great Britain France Barcelona Spain

Five Scottsboro Defendants Seek Pardons Notices

Five defendants convicted in the Scottsboro case filed notices to seek pardons from Governor Graves. Haywood Patterson Clarence Norris Andy Wright Charlie Weems were convicted of rape, Ozie Powell for assaulting Deputy Blalock during transfer. Norris received a death sentence. others received prison terms. The ads echo legal procedures and indicate possible U S Supreme Court appeal plans.

Scottsboro Graves Haywood Patterson Clarence Norris Andy Wright Charlie Weems Morgan County Victoria Price Southern Jackson County Ozie Powell Ed Blalock Powell Wright Negro Birmt J. Street Sandlin Blalock Norris Associated Press Decatur Daily Heywood Patterson Oaie Powell Decatur Alabama

Templeton Rites Held For Danville Native Willie Templeton

Final rites for Willie Templeton 56 died at his home Danville route 2 were held at Friendship Church Sunday afternoon with the Rev R B Raines officiating. Burial followed at Drinkard-Howell. Survivors include brother W U Templeton of Hartselle and two sisters Mrs Harry Hogan and Miss Katie Templeton of Danville route 2. Pallbearers were Guy Holladay Clyde Holladay Illie Holladay Lewis Fields Trey Hall and Neal Fitzgerald. Flowers were arranged by a list of local women including Mrs Clyde Holladay Hazel Crow Christine Crow Ruby Templeton Estelle Hunter Louise Hunter Lorene Dutton Lucile McDaniel Bernice Puckett and Ruth Templeton.

Willie Templeton Danville Friendship Viva Hogan Sue Templeton Hartselle Guy Clyde Illie Holladay Lewis Fields Trey Hall Neal Fitzgerald Clyde Holladay Hazel Crow Christine Crow Ruby Templeton Estelle Hunter Louise Hunter Lorene Dutton Lucile McDaniel Bernice Puckett Ruth Templeton

Morgan child dies of colitis at home in Decatur route 8

Liddle Mae Downs died at 1 30 Sunday afternoon from colitis at her home on Decatur route 8. The 18 month old child was mourned by parents Mr and Mrs J T Downs three sisters and two brothers. Funeral rites were 1 30 this afternoon at the home with Rev George Downs officiating Burial at Rapier cemetery was directed by Drinkard Howell.

Liddle Mae Downs Decatur George Downs Rapier Cemetery Drinkard Howell J. T. Downs

Coast Line to Employ 450 More Men in Waycross

The Atlantic Coast Line railroad shops will call 450 additional workers at Waycross Georgia starting July 5 to meet increased demand in the mechanical department. James Grant, motive power superintendent for the southern division, stated the rise in business necessitated the hiring.

Waycross Atlantic Coast Line Railroad James Grant Southern Divison

Tennessee River Weather Stationary at 20 Feet

Readable fragments indicate a Tennessee river gauge near 20 feet with cooler conditions on Tuesday. Mentions of Alabama, a 0.30 inch reading, and light southwest winds along the coast suggest a weather update with modest temperatures around 70 degrees.

Tennessee Alabama

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Farmer and Son Scarlett and Rhett Norma Shearer Scarlett Clark Gable Rhett Butler Decatur Baby Board OF Registrars Girl Scouts University Group At Columbia Assairs Veterans’ Group Doherty Sheriff Sandlin Lynne Woodward Iron Templeton Morgan Coast Line
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