Plane seeking endurance record ends in double tragedy
In Westbury New York on June 28 pilot Jack Ashcraft was killed and Viola Gentry critically injured when their endurance flight crashed into a tree after takeoff from Roosevelt Field. The plane carried 116 gallons of gasoline and likely ran out of fuel before impact. Gentry survived briefly before fading to unconsciousness then later regained consciousness.
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Westbury
N. Y
Jack Ashcraft
Viola Gentry
Roosevelt Field
Henry Hicks
Ashcraft
Iss Gentry
Long Island
Mitchell Field
Maxwell Balfour
Berry
Minneapolis
Frank Hawks
Los Angeles
New York
Little Egg Harbor
N. J
Francis Phillips
Walker Sentenced to 35 Years in White Slaying
Fred Walker was found guilty of second degree murder in the April 27 pistol duel that left Wesley White dead and Walker fatally wounded. After nearly seven hours of deliberation, the jury fixed a 35 year penitentiary term amid packed court rooms and heated courtroom testimony from Ruby Morrow and state and defense counsel.
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Fred Walker
Wesley White
Walker
White
Lonely Mountain
O. Kyle
E. C. Nix
Kyle
Ruby Morrow
W. E. James
Wade Wright
D. C. Almon
T. C. Almon
David C. Almon
Germany marks Versailles anniversary with mourning day
Berlin observes the tenth anniversary of the Versailles treaty with protests against the war guilt lie. President Hindenberg and cabinet members call today a day of mourning as Germany demands acknowledgment of shared responsibility and opposition to the defense of the republic act.
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Berlin
Hindenberg
Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm
Danzig
Posen
Kattowitz
Strassberg
von Hindenberg
Versailles
Friends of Justice
Europe
Delegates Return From Kiwanis Milwaukee Congress
Delegates from Decatur Kiwanis club returned from the International Kiwanis convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin at noon today after a constructive session. H L Peterson president M R Rankin and J W Decatur Alabama governor accompanied the Decatur group. Atlantic City was chosen as the next convention site and Horace W McDavid of Decatur Illinois was elected president.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Clubs
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
H. L. Peterson
Decatur Club
M. R. Rankin
Kiwanis
J. W . Decatur
Alabama
Atlantic Oay
Horace’ W. McDavid
Decatur
Hagerman Says Little Vacation Likely for Decatur Year
Professor O. H. Hagerman states slim chances for a vacation this summer and plans to remain in Decatur nearly all year. He expects the summer term to run close to the start of the autumn session.
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Decatur
O. 8. Hagerman
Rotary Guests Of Lions In July Meet
Julian Harris of the Decatur Rotary Club announced an invitation from the Hartselle Lions to host a joint dinner for Rotarians and Lions in late July, date to be set by both clubs. The Decatur club plans to install new officers Monday with E B Garner handing duties to Frank P Lide, and the meeting aims for a 6 30 start with attendance push for a 100 percent turnout.
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Rotarians
Julian Harris
Decatur Rotary Club
Hartselle Lions Club
Decatur Rotarians
Hartselle Lions
E. B. Garner
Frank P. Lide
Garner
Owen Bell
Central Baptist Church hosts regional conference
A church administration conference is in session at Central Baptist Church with Davis Cooper Jr of Montgomery state Sunday school secretary in charge. Visitors from Baptist churches across the Valley attend as sessions continue through the day and an evening service starts at 7 30. Central Baptist women serve luncheon to visitors at noon.
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Central Baptist Church
Davis Cooper, Jr
Montgomery
Women of
Chief Flynt Referees Athens Boxing Card With Signals
Chief Flynt head of the Athens police department gave stop and go signals to scrappers on the Legion's boxing card in Athens. He refereed all bouts and did a pretty good job. As he gains experience, Chief Flynt is apt to become one of the best ring officials in the area.
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Chief Flynt
Athens
Legion
Second Round Of Inoculations Given
Dr H C McRee Morgan health officer and Mrs Lester Cor bitt nurse are traveling the county to give second inoculations against typhoid fever to all who will accept the treatment.
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H. C. McRee
Morgan
Lester Corbitt
Danville Man E G Roper Visits City on Business
E G Roper of Danville route 2 arrived in the city on a business mission today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Roper
Danville
Tax Collections Under Way From Street Tax
City officials announced collections of street tax for male citizens aged 18 to 45 are underway. Johnston street city hall and Railroad street offices will be open this afternoon tonight and Saturday for payments. John Wilkes oversees at Johnston street. tax due July 5 with delinquent July 15.
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Johnston Street City Hall
Railroad Street
John Wilkes
Johnston Street
Crowd Advised To Stay Seated In Walker Murder Trial
A crowded Morgan County courtroom watches Fred Walker expose his wound during the Walker murder trial. Judge W W Callahan admonishes the audience to return to their seats after spectators rise to view the scars.
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Morgan County Court House
W. W. Callahan
Walker
Fred Walker
Judge Callahan
Dry Senator Gould Supports Light Wines Testimonial
TRESQUE ISLE Maine June 28 1927 Senator Arthur Gould Republican in a testimonial letter to a St Louis grape juice company said he had secured good results from the company's unfermented products and stated his right to have make and drink light wines and beers while claiming loyalty to prohibition.
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Tresque Isle
Maine
United States
Arthur R. Gould
Republian
St. Louis
Gould
Legion boxing show draws Athens crowd
J A Woods commander of the local American Legion post attended the boxing event in Athens last night as part of a large local turnout.
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J. A. Woods
The
American Legion
Legion
Athens
Death of Mr. Bishop in Monrovia Area
The Monrovia community mourns the death of Mr. Bishop who died at his Oakwood area home after an illness. He was a well known figure in the section and many friends extend sympathy to his family.
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Monrovia
Bishop
Oakwood
Negro admits ten robberies in Chicago and holds here
Manuel Lopez a Negro and multiple aliases is held in Birmingham after confessing to ten Chicago store robberies. Police say he also admitted 12 local hold ups while denying assault links, with connections to a 1927 Southside home invasion and other axe attack cases. Officers describe him as a master criminal and found a notebook titled How to Pull Jobs.
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Birmingham
Ala
Chicago
Manuel Lopez
Lopez
Beverly Wharton
Daisy Bannister
Hospital Tag Day Planned in Decatur for Benevolent Fund
Decatur to host tag day to support Benevolent hospital. Trustees say young women will collect donations Saturday from dawn until night to help cover a large bonded debt and fund operations.
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Decatur
Benevolent Hospital
L. K. Gordon Heads The Exchange Clubs
L K Gordon of Fairfield elected president of the Alabama Affiliated Exchange clubs succeeding Charles S Fitts of Tuscaloosa at the group's annual convention in Montevallo. Delegates gathered with Columbiaanna, business sessions at Alabama College for Women. Other officers include G E Gordon Sylacauga first vice president and Judge L B Riddle Columbiaanna second vice president.
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Montevallo
Ala
L. K. Gordon
Fairfield
Alabama Affiliated Exchange Clubs
Charles S. Fitts
Tuscaloosa
Columbianna
Alabama College For Women
G. E. Gordon
Sylacauga
L. B. Riddle
Inter-City Pilot Club Meeting in Decatur
Fifty five visiting Pilot members joined Decatur for an inter-city meeting at Valley Country Club. Florence club hosts next meeting in July. Speakers included Miss Sarah Wilson of Sheffield and Rev. Peter M. Dennis of St John’s. Dinner at six drew about 100 participants, followed by a dance.
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Decatur Club
Florence
Valley Country Club
Sarah Wilson
Sheffield
Betty McGehee
Jeanne Brown
Peter M. Dennis
St. John’s Church
Lougene Clem
Woman Bandit Robs Cashier and Flees With Payroll
A woman about 25 held up W. L. Stalens at the Security Benefit Association in Topeka and escaped with a $14,000 payroll after kidnapping A. J. Turlich of Kansas City and forcing him to drive to the scene. Stalens and Louis Streit were returning to the offices when approached by the masked bandit. The woman fled on foot through an apartment building and disappeared.
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Topeka
Kan
W. L. Stalens
Security Benefit Association
A. J. Turlich
Kansas City
Stalens
Louis Streit
Central National Bank
Association Hospital
Stalons
Streit
Turlich
Dr Smith to Lead Revival in Opelika at Baptist Church
Dr James Allen Smith pastor of Central Baptist church will conduct revival services next week at the Baptist church in Opelika. Rev W P Wilks former local pastor will fill the pulpit at Ph Baptist. Officials announced today.
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James Allen Smith
Central Baptist Church
Opelika
The
Baptist Church of
That City
W. P. Wilks
Trinity route one resident J Miller seen on business
J Miller, a local resident on Trinity route one, was present this morning for business.
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J. Miller
Trinity Route One
Merchant's Leb Broken in Fall at Swan Lake
W E Roper of Speake and Roper Bank street merchants and prominent Decatur businessman broke his right leg when he slipped at Swan Lake while fishing. He was assisted to an auto and taken to his home then to Benevolent hospital where he rested well but faces several weeks of bed confinement.
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W. E. Roper
Speake and Roper
Bank Street
Decatur
Swan Lake
East Vine St
The
Benevolent Hospital
Mr. Roper
Checks Lost In Payment Stopped
Notice reports the loss of two $1,200 checks and one $75 check, all properly endorsed and now worthless since payment is stopped on $2,475. The missing items were lost between Lacey's Spring and Decatur. banks notified. Signatories include J. D. Atkinson, Atkinson & Spraggins, and Mrs. Ida Holt.
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J. D. Atkinson
Lacey’s Spring
Decatur
Ida. Holt
Atkinson & Spraggins
Decatur Growth Prospects Highlighted After Montgomery Trip
A. G. Patterson, back from a Montgomery business trip, says Decatur has strong future growth potential. He notes optimism for additional industry and a bright overall business outlook, with people in other regions sold on Decatur’s prospects.
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Decatur
A. G. Patterson
Montgomery
Patterson
Damage in Limestone County from Wind at Holland's Area
Wind and hall caused carnage in Limestone county. No persons were injured. The smokestack of the gin named the community was blown down and several trees torn up. Greatest damage was to the crops.
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Hall
Limestone County
Danville Pike Improvement Begins in Western County
County crews start road work on the Danville pike in the western area. Shoulders along the roadway are being rebuilt to improve traffic and safety for residents.
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Danville Pike
Survey Work Near Completion This Saturday
Messrs. Thomas and Franklin of the United States and state service expect to complete daily survey work in this section by Saturday.
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Messrs
Thomas and
Franklin
United States and State Service
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Boe
Ship
Wilhelm
Kaiser
Fatherland
S. S
Associated Press
Rosemary Baur
Illinois
Buckingham Palace
Morgan County
Graves
Anne Tillery
Sterchi Bros, Stores
Mar
Garet Patterson
Hunter Furniture Co
Jacqueline Smiley
Decatur Ice & Coal Co
Margaret Harrison
Malone Coal & Grain Co
Esther Goode
Malone Pool
Ode Nix
New Boston
Texas
Dr. Smith
Merchant
Holland’s
Eben
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