Kiwanis to Repair Courtland Pike May Eighth
Morgan Kiwanis club members will perform manual labor on the Courtland Pike to rebuild a road segment between two cities. Clapton of the Tennessee Valley Improvement Association leads teams meeting at the Decatur Creamery to begin work on the project May eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Kiwanis Club
Clapton
Tennessee Valley Improvement Association
Decatur Creamery
fBew
Kiwanis
J. R. Daniell
Oecrge
Roper Rigen
Twin Cities
Kiwanis Club
Jes
Lowing
Clyde Hendrix
W. E. Roper
Charlie Rountree
Ed Baird
Decatur
Paul Morrison
Mr. Peterson
Roy Nash
Marjorie Pointer
Birmingham
Federation of Misionary Societies
D. D. McGehee
Dale
Albany
Walter Clopton
Courtland
Courtland Pike
Mr. Clopton
Roosevelt to head committee for Democratic nomination bid
Franklin D. Roosevelt named to lead a committee seeking the Democratic presidential nomination for Governor A B Smith of New York. Nicholas Murray Butler urged repeal of the 18th Amendment in New York. Collins rumored as eventual Tammany Hall leader successor to Murphy. Miss Ailsa Mellon ill with measles in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Navy
A. B. Smith
New York
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia Univessity
P.collins
Aldermen
New York City
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Ailsa Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Italians to die prompt Amite hanging sparks guard call
Governor Parker was asked to send a guard company to Amite on May 9 for the hanging of six Italians condemned for Dallas Calmes murder. A bribe threat offered up to $50,000 to aid escape of five prisoners prompted police to trace a call from the Unknown Seven warning violence if the prisoners are not hanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Parker
National Guard
Amite
Dallas Calmes
New Orleans
Archie Rennyson
New Orleans Parish
Rendyson
Bennyson
Maloney
Archie Bennyson
P. S
Unique Surprise for Local Pastor
Rev. D. Monroe and family received a lavish front door visit as a gift basket arrived in the sick room. The basket hid twenty five pounds of choice fruit and a cake with the pastor initials, presented by about 15 to 20 of the First church’s prettiest girls. The surprise followed church deacons announcing the pastor’s weeks of rest and a planned Southern Baptist convention trip at no expense to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Monroe
Mr. Monroe
First Church
Monroe
Southern Baptist Convention
Atlanta
Road Advocates Meet Today in Courtland
Albany-Decatur chamber and local supporters push for Tennessee Valley Road Improvement Association gathering in Courtland this afternoon. J. W. Clapton, president, and the committee on constitution and bylaws are among expected attendees focused on improving main routes between the Twin Cities and another region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Embargo on Arms Shipments to Cuba Enforced
The United States imposes an embargo on arms shipments to Cuba effective immediately at Cuba’s request. The Cuban government formally cited violence in Cuba and appealed to Washington for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Coolidge Sakes Istatineladls
Cuba
Washington
House prepares to send veteran bonus bill to president
The House approved the soldiers bonus measure 355 to 54 with Senate concurrence after minor changes. It would pay veterans up to 50 dollars in adjusted compensation and extend 20 year endowment policies to others, facing possible veto and two thirds override.
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Senate
House
White House
Congress
Harding
Farmers Behind With Their Work In Morgan County
Prof J C Tidwell of Falkville says southern Morgan County farmers are about 15 days behind last year but two weeks of good weather could help them catch up. He notes the delay is due to weather conditions and expects progress with continued clear days.
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Morgan County
J. C. Tidwell
Falkville
Tidwell
Brindley Announces Candidacy for County School Board
Dr. T. B. Brindley announces his race for county school board. He has practiced medicine in the state for 30 years and is well known across the county, with many friends predicting a strong campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Brindley
Dr. Brindley
World flight leader Martin missing after Alaska takeoff
Army air service officials report no word from Major Frederick L. Martin commander of the U S round the world flight and his mechanic Sergeant Alva Harvey who disappeared after leaving Chignik Alaska for Dutch Harbor. Weather aided by storms hindered the search as four planes circled the route with officials worried over their fate.
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Bremerton
Wash
North Pacific Ocean
Frederick L. Martin
American World Flight Expedition
Alva Harvey
Chingeik
Alaska
Diteh Harbor
Unalasla Island
Coastguard
Haida
Martin
Washington
Army Air Service
Sld
Derick L. Martin
United States
Los Angeles
Sitka
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Expansion Rumors
Attorneys for the Louisville and Nashville state they cannot confirm rumors of a branch line from Athens to Florence or a new line from Morgan through Lawrence County into Sheffield. Charles H. Eyster said he has no information or details to share about officials’ visit or potential expansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Alabama
Charles H. Eyster
Eyster
Anniversary Observed for Pastor Dr Davison at Decatur Baptist
The Decatur Baptist church marks the fourth anniversary of Dr. C C Davison's pastorate with special services this Sunday including the Lord's Supper for new converts. Officials report four year totals show $48 715.34 in church and benevolent expenses, membership grew from 204 to 861, with 157 net new members and 78 leaving by various means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Davison
Decatur Baptist Church
Christian Fellowship
Davison
Unusual Interest Shown At First Christian Church Service
At the evening service the First Christian church featured a special solo followed by Rev. Hunter from Central Methodist leading prayer. On high school night the pastor urged action for youth, citing Solomon and Paul and stressing parental guidance in home and school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Hunter
Central Methodist Church
Solomon
Paul
Tennessee Valley Laboratory reports higher specimen intake
The lab director Dr. A J Perolio releases the first monthly report showing more specimens and more physicians sending samples. Individuals may submit specimens directly for chemical and bacteriological analysis, including water and milk, with tax funds covering costs and the service offered free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
A. J. Perolio
Tennessee Valley
Perolio
Ford secretary cites limited knowledge on Muscle Shoals bids
Henry Ford's private secretary B Ghirbold testified to the Senate committee amid a poena for information on Muscle Shoals. He said Miller authorized only as a Ford representative and could not confirm if Mayo would testify. General Williams of Army Ordnance stated Shoals was not needed for explosives during wartime, while witnesses discussed bid comparisons before adjourning the hearing.
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Associated
Washington
Henry Ford
B. Ghirbold
Senate
Ford
Thomas Martin Miller
Ing
Coolidge
Miller
Williams
Army’ Ordnance
Muscle Shoals
Fred M. Allen
Gastonia
N. C
Chamber of
Senate Agriculture Committee
North Carolina
Abe
South
Heflin
Hooker
Ford Company
Methodist revival fills Winston-Salem with visiting pastors
Dr S A Steel, veteran pastor of the Decatur First Methodist, aids a North Carolina revival in Winston Bar. In May 4 absence, Dr E M Steel of Lewis Temple fills the pulpit. On May 11 Dr B B Glasgow, president of Athens College, will occupy the First Methodist pulpit.
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S. A. Steel
First Methodist Church
Decatur
North Carolina
Winston Bar
Sunde
E. M. Steel
Lewis
First Methodist
B. B. Glasgow
Pr Dent
Athens College
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Ford Siebold
Aiwanis
Yeival Nichols
Meutier
Spranklin
Roosevelt
Collins
Louisiana
Washington. Y
Hawke
Northern Pacific
Army
Drr. Davison
Helen Desmer
Helen Jesmer
Follies
Philip Morgan Plant
U. S
William Hayward
Miss Jesmer
Newark
Rivate
Siebold
Army Ordnance Chief
William S
Dr. Steel
Carolina
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