Attendance record shows high school perfect attendance in Decatur
Approximately ninety two percent of city school pupils in Decatur were perfect in attendance for the sixth month. Riverside High and Joe Wheeler tied for top with ninety six percent, followed by Ward One at ninety four and Gordon Bibb at ninety three. Only LaFayette Street and Ward Three fell below ninety percent.
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Decatur
Clara Kelly
Riverside High
Joe Wheeler
Ward One
Gordon-Bibb
Fairview
LaFayette Street
Ward
Embezzlement Charge In Attalla Payroll Theft
Two youths Leon McCullough aged 20 and Frank Harwell aged 26 were charged with embezzlement after stealing a 1590 payroll from Southeastern Express in Attalla. McCullough posted 1000 bond while Harwell could not be located. Police Chief S L O Brannon said both signed confessions and returned all but 119 dollars.
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O’bannon
Miners Trapped After Yukon Mine Explosion
Six men were killed and five others feared dead after an explosion at Crown Coal Crown Hill Yukon mine in Arnettsville West Virginia. Rescue teams entered the workings to determine the fate of eleven entombed workers led by night foreman J H Livingston.
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Arnettsville
West Va
Yukon
Crown Coal Company
Crown Hill Coal Company
J. H. Livingston
A. m. Woo Cee Ae
Ledlow Remains In County Jail
William Ledlow who received a life sentence for the slaying of his son remains in the county jail. Major W H Long, Ledlow’s attorney, plans further legal steps to avert the term imposed by the Morgan County circuit court.
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William Ledlow
Major W. H. Long
Ledlow
Morgan Ty
Officers Prepare For Court Term
County court opens with Judge W. T. Lowe presiding on the second Monday in April. Several cases are on the docket and will be tried during the term.
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W. T. Lowe
Mrs Less Holland Reported Better After Illness
March 26. Mrs Less Holland is reported better today after being seriously ill Sunday and Monday.
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Holland's Gin
Less Holland
Children Under Fifteen Driving Unlawful Here
Morgan county grand jury returns several indictments charging parents with letting children under fifteen operate motor vehicles on public roads. Judge Callahan urged action in these cases noting the dangers of underage driving seen in Decatur and Alabama highways.
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Morgan County Grand Jury
W. W. Callahan
Decatur
Alabama
Busy Signal Now Given to Jaycee
The directing board of the Junior Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday night at The Daily offices to discuss plans. They agreed to mobilize the entire membership within the next week despite bad weather to pursue several objectives.
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Chamber of Commerce
Valley Candidates Eye North Alabama Races
North Alabama politics heats up as Valley observers watch potential Sabatert candidate and outgoing state offices. Several contenders interview supporters in the region while others plan to visit soon to gauge their chances.
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Sabatert
Alabama
Twenty Arrested In City Court Arraignments
Twenty defendants appeared before Mayor B. L. Malone in police court this morning. Eighteen were fined for traffic violations and two charged with speeding. The fines added a tidy sum to the city treasury.
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B. L. Malone
Woman Accused in Decatur Diamonds Case
A stranger reported to Sheriff Davis that a woman in Decatur took diamonds worth several hundred dollars in Birmingham. He claimed the theft and sought a warrant, which was issued but later canceled after paying costs. The accused woman is named as the wife of the man who reported the robbery.
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Ately
Ofice
Davis
Jackson
Decatur
Birming
Sheriff's Office
Death of Mrs Nellie Lively in Somerville Route 2
Nellie Lively 55 of Somerville Route 2 died this morning at 2 at Benevolent hospital. Survived by husband four sons three daughters eight grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Body to Priest's funeral parlors then home burial at Shoal Creek Cemetery with services Thursday at 2 by Rev. J W Smith.
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Nellie Lively
Somerville
Route 2
The
Benevolent Hospital
Grandond
Grant Street
Shoal Creek
J. W. Smith
Drive On Dip To Begin Soon
County health officials prepare for a major diphtheria immunization push this spring and summer. Health officer Dr. H. C. McRee expects wide parental support to vaccinate more preschool and school children than ever.
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H. C. McRee
Gillam Taken to Benevolent Hospital by Priest Ambulance
Mrs. R. V. Gillam of 1714 Sixth Avenue South was carried to Benevolent Hospital today by Priest's ambulance after an incident requiring medical attention.
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R. V. Gillam
Sixth Avenue, South
Priest's Ambulance
The
Benevolent Hospital
State case against Alberta Inman reverses for new trial
Circuit Clerk John Green reports the Supreme Court reversed and remanded the manslaughter case of Alberta Inman after finding state proof of corpus delicti lacking. Indicted Aug 20 1929 for shooting Will Jackson, initial ten year sentence then two years on retrial, now sent back for third trial.
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John Green
Supreme Court
Alberta Inman
Will Jackson
Trial opens on Alabama inmate appeal over dead man status
A state penitentiary case concerns a new trial in the Court of Appeals of Alabama yesterday. The convicted woman argues the death of Jackson is not proven by direct testimony, with the court noting Jackson may still be alive based on the evidence in the case. President Judge C R Bricken authored the opinion.
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State Penitentiary
Court of Appeals of Alabama
Jackson
C. R. Bricken
Rotary Kiwanis Joint Gathering Planned at YMCA
Decatur Rotary Club members will join Decatur Kiwanis members for a Thursday evening event at 6:15 at the YMCA. About thirty guests are expected as A. G. Patterson leads the reception committee in finalizing plans for the joint gathering.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
A. G. Patterson
Enjoy Program of Cullman Kiwanis
J. W. Clapton Foster H. Pointer and John C. White returned today from Cullman where they attended the annual Boy's Night meeting staged by the Cullman Kiwanis club Tuesday evening. The three Kiwanians praised the gathering and the friendliness of Cullman Kiwanis members.
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J. W. Clapton
Foster H. Pointer
John C. White
Cullman
Cullman Kiwanis Club
Cullman Kiwanis
Juniors Expect Splendid Crowd
Winona Council Junior Order United American Mechanics holds Friday meeting with business matters on agenda and plans to host visitors from Athens and Decatur councils for an April reception and entertainment event.
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Winona Council
United American Mechanics
Athens
Decatur
State Officers Expected Return
State officers who recently swooped on Decatur and Morgan county and made over twenty arrests for motor vehicle violations are expected to return to this section. They promised to focus on cars with a single head light and those running without a tail light. Arrests from the first drive carried heavy fines and costs.
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Decatur
Morgan County
Census Takers Study Rules in Morgan County
Morgan county enumerators are studying district supervisors instructions to grasp the complicated rules before the census day arrives. The training emphasizes understanding the detailed guidelines and procedures to ensure accurate data collection.
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Morgan County
Dollar Days in Decatur Set for March 28 29
The Daily urges Decatur shoppers to note Dollar Days next Friday and Saturday March 28 and 29. Merchants promise a bargain feast for the 135000 in the trade area with special ads in Thursday afternoon edition and Saturday sales.
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John
Decatur
Daily
Return of normal temperatures forecast nationwide
Forecasts from the Washington bureau say Thursday will bring a return of normal temperatures after a day of varied weather and a chilly cold snap. Temperatures across the nation rose today and the grip of the cold wave is thought to be broken.
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Washington
Davis Trial Nearing End in Alabama Murder Case
In Birmingham on March 26 authorities prepared for closing arguments in the James Davis murder trial. Defense witnesses testified that Searcy was shot after an altercation with potential witnesses. Probst said he found bloodstained bills whiskey and Searcy business cards near the hotel rear alley.
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Birmingham
Ala
James Davis
A. M. Searcy
Searcy
Rrs Mcintosh Naga
Probst
Paralyzed Victims Linked to Ginger Beverage Across States
Birmingham health officer Dr. J. D. Dowling reported several partial paralysis cases traced to a ginger preparation. One case noted by the Red Cross involved a Cincinnati origin beverage consumed weeks earlier. Two other men reported drinking the same drink in Mississippi before symptoms appeared.
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Birmingham
Ala
J. D. Dowling
Jefferson County
The
Red Cross
Dowling
Cincinnati
Mississippi
Winter storm relief efforts hampered by heavy snow
Across the midwest and south the storm's aftereffects slowed travel and commerce. Winter weather shut highways and airports, halted Great Lakes shipping, and left several fatalities including Stanley Baker in St. Louis Michigan. Multiple cities reported sleet and lingering snow with low temperatures and scattered wintry conditions.
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Chicago
Mid-West
Great Lakes
Stanley Baker
St. Louis
Mich
St. Mo
Indiana
Indianapolis
Intensive Drive For Traffic Laws
A city police campaign enforcing traffic laws last night led to twenty arrests. Eighteen people were charged with traffic violations and two with speeding as officers vow to uphold vehicle regulations to protect life and limb. Mayor Marone may court violators in city court soon.
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Marone
Unclear Weather Sparks Ice, Snow in Huntsville Area
Weather report notes a 24 hour period ending today with winter conditions. Huntsville recorded rain turning to hail sleet and snow with frigid six degree deviation from the 1915 record. A passenger plane returned to its hangar as ice covered controls.
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Birmingham
Ala
Huntsville
Somerville Beloved Citizen Remembered by Many Friends
A widely beloved Somerville resident died, shocking the county and prompting numerous friends to pay their last tribute to a respected figure in the community.
Sunday Held by Police on Bond Forfeiture Warrant
Chicago dated report says George M Sunday son of evangelist Billy Sunday was held by police for Los Angeles authorities who telegraphed he was wanted there for bond forfeiture and adultery.
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Chicago
George M. Sunday
Billy Sunday
Los Angeles
Calif
Constable Held in Death Probe Over Intruder Shooting
The constable is held for coroner as the investigation into a shooting continues. Charley McMullin’s widow identified Barnett as the masked intruder who fatally shot her husband. Mrs. Georgie Busby’s connection to the case is not disclosed.
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Dopeyee Eee
Sore Charley McMullin
Barnett
Georgie Busby
Casa
Bailey heads to Florence for Pythias convention
GOES TO FLORENCE W. M. Bailey, prominent business man, left shortly after noon for Florence, where he plans to attend the convention of the Pythias order being that city.
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W. M. Bailey
Florence
the of Pythias Order
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