Alabama Federation Calls to Limit Crime News Display
At the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs annual convention in Dothan on May 1, delegates urged publishers to curb crime crime display in papers. The body endorsed strict law enforcement and highlighted illiteracy, arts programs, and a 1898 survey showing high adult illiteracy rates with Alabama second to Kentucky in organized drives.
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Dothan
Ala
Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs
C. C. Adams
Birmingham
Federation
Adams
Department of Education
Bank of Moulton Appeals Case to Alabama Supreme Court
Circuit Court Clerk John H Green completed and forwarded the record to the Alabama Supreme Court in Bank of Moulton vs M R Rankin of Cain Wolcott Rankin. The bank appealed after an adverse trial court judgment over a cashed check the bank says was stopped. The court held Rankin was within his rights.
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John H. Green
Supreme Court of Alabama
Bank of Moulton
M. R. Rankin
Cain, Wolcott & Rankin
Rankin
Realty Transfers Made Wednesday
Two realty sales were recorded at the Probate Judge M. D. Wiggins office on the final day of April. Homer Best sold to R. W. Holland lot 4 in block 42 of Addition No 3 of the D L L F Co for 216 dollars 79 cents. J M Lott sold to W W Brown fifty acres in the west half of the northwest quarter of section 30 township 6 range 5 W for 220 dollars.
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M. D. Wiggins
Homer Best
R. W. Holland
J. M. Lott
W. W. Brown
Gandhi Looms and Salt Statues in Folklore Tale
Arthur Brisbane recounts legends of Lot and his wife turned to salt and medieval reports of a salt statue amid tales of reform. The column notes 8000 Gandhi supporters burning foreign cloth and urges restoration of India’s traditional loom spun cloth.
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Red Sea
Lot
Gandhi
India
Mahatma
City Fathers Meet Tonight Regular Session
The board of mayor and aldermen will meet in regular session at 7 30 this evening. Several matters of importance are expected to be taken up at that time.
Two Dismissed On Speeding Charges
Two defendants were arraigned before Mayor B. L. Malone in police court on speeding charges and were dismissed after the evidence had been presented.
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B. L. Malone
Fewer Prisoners in County Jail See Notable Decline
Deputy Sheriff Bud Davis reports the county jail holds seventeen inmates this morning, the lowest in the past year. Of the inmates, eight are identified as negroes, reflecting a sharp drop from more than forty prisoners held for trial or appeals earlier.
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Bud Davis
Attalla Business Visitor Henry McKee in Decatur Morning
Henry McKee of Attalla Alabama was among business visitors in Decatur this morning, part of a local business entourage observing commerce activity.
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Henry McKee
Attalla, Ala
Decatur
Roy Embrey dies from work injury near dam site
Roy Embrey former Lawrence county resident died after a fall at a dam site on April 19 40 feet down a cement bed and a rock struck him on the head. He died days later after initial recovery and funeral services were held in Caneyville Kentucky. He is survived by his wife three children and extended family.
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Ted Embrey
College Grove
Louisville
Roy Embrey
Lawrence County
Embrey
John J. Embrey
Caneyville
Henry Thomas
Juanita
Wanda Lee
J. J. Embrey
Ollie
Charlie
Hobart
Owen
Ara
Kentucky
Hillsboro
Joy Embrey
Scottsboro
Hartselle Woman Suffers Stroke During Fishing Outing
A Hartselle woman, Mrs. Moore, suffered a stroke at her home today after joining a fishing party earlier. She had been in normally good health earlier in the day before the sudden illness.
Ticket Sales Show Positive Pace for Opening Day
Industrial league officials report opening day ticket sales are going fairly good with many sellers active in promoting the event and aiming for a large crowd at the season kickoff.
Advertising column highlights values and goods in town
Local ads showcase prices and products with emphasis on daily values. Vendors promote groceries, household items, and services, inviting readers to compare quality and cost.
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Second Avenue
Ligon Stores
Cheney
Lee
Rollins
Ligon’s
Hartselle
Federation of Clubs
Nati
High Court
Canada
National
R. R
Russia
New
Sodom and Gomorrah
New Ganshi
Arthur Brisbane
King Features Syndicate. Inc
The
Decatur Cooking School
Gladys Baker
Tennessee Valley
Home Economist of the
Decatur Daily Cooking School
Clopton
Mirror of Fashion
Wohl’s Department Store
Bank St
Wyker’s
Staley
Miss Baker
J.c.penney CG
Second
Madras
Sonny
Decatur, Ala
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