Henry S. Long Asked to Act by Kiwanis
The Decatur Kiwanis club asks Henry S. Long, head of Alabama State Tax Commission, to mediate with Tennessee officials to end the automobile license tag war between the states. The letter cites mutual entry of tags across borders and seeks conference to restore friendly cross border traffic and avoid further inconveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Long
State Tax Commission of
Alabama
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Tax Commission
Tennessee
John Patterson
W. W. Fussell
Charles H. Eyster
Charles T. Rountree
City Authorizes Payment for Water Damages in Decatur
The Board of Aldermen approved a payment of 4.96 dollars to a resident of East Decatur after street machinery damaged his water pipe. The pipe burst and water charges accrued before the leak was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Decatur
Classified ad promises 100 percent return on money
An ad snippet claims 100 percent return on investment and urges placing money where it will yield the greatest returns. It offers a quick payoff but provides no verifiable details or contact information.
Death Sentence in Wife Slaying
Tillman Davis, a Florala insurance salesman, was found guilty of first degree murder in Covington circuit court. He received a death sentence to be carried out in the electric chair on July 11 after a three hour jury deliberation. Davis admitted giving a poison potion to his wife and wrecking his car after her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andalusia
Ala
Tillman Davis
Florala
Covington
Robert 5. Reid
Davis
Opp- Plorala Highway
Break each bottle and burn the liquor ordered
Federal Judge W I Grubb directs Deputy Prohibition Administrator W J Foster to destroy 16800 bottles of bottled in bond whisky seized in Birmingham Alabama in the railroad yards. The judge ordered the liquor broken and burned to dispose of the confiscated stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
W. I. Grubb
Prohibition
W. J. Foster
Roof and wall collapse injures six Birmingham workers
Six workmen were injured when the roof and east wall of the old post office building collapsed in downtown Birmingham today. Four suffered serious injuries. 15 others escaped harm as they were razing the structure. Rescue was slowed by crowds. police restored order.
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P. C
Birmingham
Ala
L. C. Brooks
W. N. Keltner
E. D. Smith
D. D.thomas
George W. Holmes
Ross B. Collins
Electricity for farms studied in Alabama
The Alabama public service commission ordered all electric utilities to appear on June 2 and show cause why reasonable rules for rural service should not be adopted. The commission cited cooperation with Auburn University and utilities, noting only about five percent of farms receive current and many remain inaccessible. The goal is a standard code for construction and operation of rural extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Public Service Commission
Alabama
Auburn
Busy Weeks Ahead Of City Schools In Decatur
The Decatur school system plans three busy weeks as the 1929 30 session nears closing. Faculty are praised for efficiency and alertness and students for hard work. More has been accomplished than ever before and results will be announced at session adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of
Decatur
Husbands Invited to Cooking School Tonight
Decatur Daily notes husbands are welcome at the Cooking School tonight at Riverside High School Auditorium. Mist will present new dishes for future Decatur menus, sponsored by the Music Study Club led by Mrs. W P Baugh. Club members serve as ushers starting at 7:30.
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Decatur Daily Cooking School
Riverside High School
Mist
Music Study Club
W. P. Baugh
Young Woman Cuts Throat at Sister's Home
Miss Gladys Reisinger aged about twenty five is in critical condition at Benevolent hospital after a self inflicted injury at her sister's home 1425 Eighth Avenue South. She drank Lysol and cut her throat wrists and ankle with a razor discovered by household members. Dr. A M Roan treated her then transported her to the hospital. Her condition remains critical with little hope of recovery.
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Gladys Reisinger
The
Benevolent Hospital
Eighth Avenue
South
A. M. Roan
Miss Reisinger
Heda
Reisinger
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs Chooses Montgomery Seat
The 35th annual Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs convention ends in Dothan with Montgomery picked for the 1931 meeting. Officers are re-elected except four. new second vice president is Mrs. J T Foreman of America. recording secretary Mrs George Adams of Abbeville. treasurer Mrs E S Pugh of Union Springs. auditor Mrs George E Stone of Mobile. Resolutions urge county health units where none exist and promote at least one law observance program.
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Dothan
Ala
Montgomery
Alabama Federation of Women’s Club
J. T. Foreman
America
George Adams
Abbeville
E. S. Pugh
Union Springs
George E. Stone
Mobile
J. M
Birmingham
Federation
Judy visits Decatur from Moulton, prominent citizen
Judy, a well known figure from Moulton, visited Decatur as part of a local circuit of prominent citizens. Her appearance drew attention among residents and local officials.
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Decatur
P. Judy
Moulton
Local Cotton Market Prices Shown in Weekly Report
The report lists fiber prices with Strict Middling at 14.00 and Middling at 13.75, along with Strict Low at 12.75 and Low at 11.75. These figures indicate current market quotes for cotton grades in the local trading window.
Brothers to Face Off in Probate Court Desertion Trial
Judge Matt Wiggins will hear the probate case over an alleged desertion of a wife and family. State counsel is Wade Wright of Decatur, Morgan County solicitor, with defense led by Harvey Wright of Guntersville, Marshall County attorney and brother to the local solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Wiggins
Wade Wright
Decatur
Morgan County
Harvey Wright
Guntersville
Marshall County
Birmingham Man Shot During After Theatre Rush
A Birmingham man drinking and attempting to sell a .38 caliber pistol fired twice during an after theatre rush. One shot struck a table and the other went through a wall. Police sought Lloyd Gilbert for aiding the coroner, and theatergoers witnessed the incident near the former crime scene of A. M. Searcy’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Gilbert
Lloyd
A. M. Searcy
Local Library Needs Repairs Prompt City Council Talk
Alderman Clyde Hendrix blamed a lack of interest and an inactive committee as the Decatur City Council met to discuss a deteriorating public library building. Chairman F A Bloodworth urged action and estimates for necessary repairs to prevent damage to volumes and improve the facility's impression on visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hendrix
F. A. Bloodworth
Educational Committee
Decatur
P. T. A. Presents Play This Evening at Local High School
Miss Emily Neville leads a well trained cast in a PTA stage production tonight. The high school orchestra accompanies the performance expected to attract a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Neville
Cow Question Resurfaces Before Decatur Council
At a regular Decatur meeting Dr. H. McRee county health officer outlined the department’s powers over nuisances and public health. The council discussed removing cows from the city and may consider an ordinance prohibiting cow-keeping within the incorporated area at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
H. ©. McRee
Skies Hold Out Hope For Rains In Dry Spring
Farmers watch cloudy skies as April brings no rain and May starts dry. Old timers recall a similar spring in the past when crops succeeded despite the drought, offering cautious hope for relief and better yields ahead.
Revival to Begin at Southside Baptist Church
Rev. Royer of Nashville arrives to conduct revival services at Southside Baptist Church this weekend. He is a well known pulpit speaker whose sermons are highly anticipated in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Pryor Royer
Nashville
Southside Baptist Church
Royer
Year of 1930 Brings Better Business, Firm Reports
D W Speake head of Speake Warren and Rats operations Decatur says business improves. April volume up 50 percent over last year and first four months of 1930 exceed 1929. He notes no poor demand and expects further gains to surpass 1929, the firm’s best year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bery Reagan
Speake, Warren and Ratts
Decatur
D. W. Speake
Eee
Speake
Resolutions On Death Patrolman Read At Meeting
Resolutions on the death of Patrolman T. E. were adopted in a regular session last night. Alderman C. D. Patterson read the resolutions as chairman of the municipal government group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
T. E. Read
C. D. Patterson
Visits Relatives of Mrs. J. B. Cowan in Tuscumbia
Mrs. J. B. Cowan of Tuscumbia is spending the weekend with her son and daughter Mr. and Mrs. C. 7 a 4, out of Decatur.
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J. B. Cowan
Tuscumbia
Mrs. C
Decatur
Progress Noted in City Street Repairs
Good progress has been made in repairing broken street places over the past few days under the direction of Street Superintendent Petty and W. F. Boswell, chairman of the Street Committee of the City Council.
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Petty
W. F. Boswell
Going to Market Know What You Want
Friday market day planning tasty weekend menus for Decatur tables. The Daily ads list many local food merchants and specials for seasonal groceries, helping readers plan purchases at fixed prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
the Daily
Tornadoes Sweep Nine States Killing Dozens
Storms across nine states from Nebraska to Illinois left 17 dead and many homeless. Tornadoes struck Tekamah Nebraska Norborne Missouri and West Wis as high winds and flooding caused widespread damage including a wall of water at a Mississippi river area and power failures.
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Chicago
Middle West
Tekamsah
Neb
Norborne
West Wis
North Dakota
Trinois
Towa
Nebraska
Missouri
Dakotas
Kansas
Iowa
Illinois
Telesmah
City
Miss
Duluth
Aues
Rockford, Ill
Kickapoo
Kan
Tornadoes Leave Kansas and Missouri Homes Destroyed
Scores of families lost their homes as violent tornadoes swept rural Kansas and Missouri. The storms killed at least five people and injured more than 200, with widespread property damage and drenching rain and hail. The two Kansas storms moved east into Missouri, causing the fatalities.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
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Henry 8. Long
State Tax Commission
Associated Press
Esmond B. Wilshire
Aero Club of New South Wales
United States
Clas
Athens
Austin
Albany Council
Bond
Heart of
Sister
George Smith
LOGAL
Rev. L. Pryor Royer
Snow King Baking Powder
Dixie Market
A. H. Garnett
R. M. Winton
Eben
Gordon Brown Scheibel
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