Methodist joint campaign planned by Central and Nintr churches
Members of Central and Nintr churches prepare a joint evangelistic campaign starting next Sunday. Reverends James D. Hunter and W. D. Barnes will lead services with Birmingham singer Fred Bond directing music. About 125 workers will canvass as both congregations rally prayer services this week and expect strong attendance at Central Methodist on Wednesday.
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Seed Central
Nintr Ist
Union Reon
Fred. Bond
Birmingham
Morgan County urged to raise funds for flood victims
A plea from Morgan County leaders urges immediate national funds for flood relief. John D. Wyker and F A Bloodworth call on Decatur and Albany post offices to collect contributions at the Albany Post Office and The Decatur Daily in Alabama.
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Mississippi
Wyker
Morgan County
Pps Loos
Ile Toak
Acme
John D. Wyker
Decatur
Ala
F. A. Bloodworth
Albany Postoffice
Decatur Daily
Crest forecast prompts New Orleans flood protection actions
Flood conditions ease in the delta as crests shift downstream. State engineers blast the Caernarvon levee to shield New Orleans from rising Mississippi water, with crest expected in about two weeks. Fortified by nearby levees, residents seek safety as statewide efforts push to avert inundation.
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NEW
Serence
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Army
Caernarvon
Melville
Atchafalaya
Monroe
Ouachita
Shreveport
Alexandria
Arkansas
Mississippi Delta
St. Bernard
Plaquemines
Caernarvon Levee
Official Board Meeting to Discuss New Sunday School Annex
The official board of West erian church led by Pastor Hart calls an 7:30 pm meeting for elders deacons and members of the building committee to review architects plans for a modern Sunday school annex. Pending approval the annex would be erected on the lot beside the current church building.
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E .N. Hart
Westerian Church
Ding
Swimming Pool Set To Open On May 20
Malone pool will open May 20 after being leased by F T Adams who operated the pool last year. Adams has enjoyed success and is favored to continue service this season with strong local support and positive expectations.
Decatur Properties to Auction Spring Real Estate Preview
Business-4 of Decatur will auction Thursday at 10 80 o clock marking the opening of spring and summer real estate activities. Decatur Land Co. authorizes the sale with J E T Bowden of Georgia conducting it, assisted by E Folks H J Jenkins Boliver Bond and Irving Byers. Advertising extends to Birmingham Nashville and Memphis areas as the sale targets renewed city growth. The sale begins at the corner of new Market streets with a citywide advertising plan.
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Decatur
Decatur Land Co
J. E. T. Bowden
E. Folks
Waycross
H. J. Jenkins
Boliver Bond
Louisville
Irving Byers
Lexington
Birmingham
Nashville
Memphis
Bowdenei
Acc
Fta
Ne Lew Market
Decatur Daily
All We Business
Rn Cit
Terested
Ai Ee
Fae
Mystery surrounds death of film cowboy in gin party
Los Angeles reports say the film cowboy was killed during an all night gin party at his home. Five party members admitted possessing the weapon. Kerrick widow and others testified differently, but a coroner's jury found the shot fired by unknown persons as most likely.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Leah Kerrick
Six More Bodies Found In WV Mine Disaster
Six more bodies were recovered in the Palameree mine disaster as rescue crews pressed to reach 70 miners still missing. The total dead rose to 24 while rescuers fought through gas-filled tunnels to reach three motor crews 40 feet back. Robert Lambie of the West Virginia mining department said relief was unlikely for the trapped men. A recovered body was believed to be Harvey McKay, brother of the mine superintendent. Authorities aimed to reach the trapped workers before nightfall.
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Palameree WY M. Cola
Ste
Joca
Robert Lambie
West Virginia Mining Department
Harvey McKay
Wright Aids Morgan Grand Jury Probe
Morgan county solicitor Wright acts in the Morgan County grand jury investigations this week while Circuit Solicitor John R. Sample prosecutes the Lawrence county fees docket in trial, Judge Horton presiding.
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Wright
Wade “Wright
Morgan County
Grand Jury
John R. Sample
Lawrence County
Horton
President Coolidge Eyes China Note Strategy
President Coolidge sees no advantage for the United States in sending another note to the Cantonese government in China after the Nanking outrages. The comment reflects cautious U S diplomacy amid international demands and tensions in the region.
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Washington
Coolidge
United States
China
Pythians Meet in Tuscumbia May 5
Pythians gather in Tuscumbia on May 5 with members including Pestin, Colbert, Lucullus, Ballo and Termioné. The agenda lists a 4:00 p m meeting for committee appointments, 6:00 p m banquet at the Chamber of Commerce, 7:15 p m reports from lodges and new business.
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Tuscumbia
Cemseg
Pestin
Colbert
Lucullus
Falkville
Monte Ballo
Ben Wheeler Dies in Vienna A UC Pioneer
Dr Benjamin Ide Wheeler President Emeritus of the University of California died in Vienna last night. He spearheaded UC Berkeley’s growth and had been in poor health for years. He had gone abroad a year ago to be with his son Benjamin connected with the university.
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Berkeley
Cal
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Vienna
Wheeler
Benjamin
Huntsville Oil Co Plans Wells Near Goyer Site
Huntsville Oil and Gas Co. intends to start drilling this week near the Goyer site in Lawrence County. Paul J. Mahoney will travel to Lawrence County late this week to assume personal charge of the operation for the company.
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Huntsville Oil and Gas Co
Goyer
Lawrence County
Paul J. Mahoney
Huntsville Company
Back From Flood Infested Areas
Marvin Rankin and companions return from a motor trip to Clarksdale Mississippi and nearby areas reporting awful flood conditions. They are accompanied by A C Bailey Will Wolcott and Robert Cain.
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Mississippi
Marvin Rankin
Clarksdale
Miss
A. C. Bailey
Will Wolcott
Robert Cain
Reverend Black to Speak at Inter-Church Meeting
Rev Louis Black of Parkersburg West Virginia spoke to the Sunday school workers conference at Westminster Presbyterian church and will address a joint meeting of Westminster Willoughby and Westside Presbyterian workers at the YMCA at 7 30 this evening.
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Louis Black
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sunday School Workers of
Westminster
Willoughby
Westside
Visitor From The Flood Area Comments On Farming
D A Kelley of Greenville Mississippi, visiting today, describes that floods complicate farming. He notes levee systems trap water, making it slow to drain and raising uncertainty about future agricultural conditions.
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D. A. Kelley
Greenville
Kelley
Charge By Kyle Is Talked Widely
The charge delivered by Judge C. Hyle to the grand jury during an extraordinary session Monday morning sparked wide discussion in the cities after its publication in the paper. Citizens paid tribute to the absence of the charge.
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C. Hyle
E. Ing
Ta ‘Ielly
Cligens
Absenean
Florence Pastor to Speak on Holy Land Visit
Rev. D. W. Hollingsworth pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Florence will present a free lecture at First Presbyterian Church here tomorrow at 7 30 pm. The public is invited and no collection will be taken. He is described as an interesting and informative speaker on Palestine.
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D. W. Hollingsworth
First Presbyterian Church
Florence
Holy Land
Hollingsworth
Palestine
Dinner for Men Hosted by First Presbyterian Auxiliary
The Women’s Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church plans a dinner for the men of the church before an open lecture by a visiting minister. The event accompanies a public address by Dr. which will follow the dinner.
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First Presbyterian Church
River levels fall as Tennessee River at Yeading drops
The Tennessee River is falling today with the level measured at 6.2 feet at the Yeading gauge, indicating a drop from previous readings. Hydrologists caution that further declines or rapid changes may follow with ongoing weather changes.
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Tennessee
Missing Boy's Body Found In River After Slaying
A severely mutilated boy's body, found floating near shore, shows weights and a severed hand. He disappeared February 22 from a city street as investigators seek to solve the killing. Parents mourn as the community searches.
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Turne
Rappanhan
Rock River
Mock Trial To Be Given By Loon Junior Chamber
The mock trial presented by the Junior Chamber of Commerce is likely to be staged in May. Wade Wright and Ben Britnell handle details, with Morgan County bat members almost sure to participate and strong local interest shown in the hearing.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wade Wright
Ben Britnell
Morgan County
Bat
Antioch Church Sends Seven Dollar Gift for Red Cross
Students from Antioch Sunday school in Somerville sent seven dollars to the Red Cross relief drive for the Mississippi Valley area. The check came from W G Johnson superintendent and will be turned over to drive authorities immediately.
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Antioch -Sunday School
Somerville
Red Cross
Mississippi Valley
W. G. Johnson
Wille
Local official Melvin Hutson attends court in Moulton
Melvin Hutson prominent Wert and Hutson member appears in Moulton court today.
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Melvin Hutson
Wert and
Contradictions Highlight Snyder Gray Murder Trial Testimony
Jurors hear sharp contradictions as Mrs. Snyder clings to her claim that her former lover Gray killed her husband while defense rests after intense cross examination. Gray testifies, with Snyder visibly affected, as the trial nears closing with final witness status.
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Mrs. Snyder
Gray
Flood Relief Cooperation Report Emerges From Extra Session
Government departments unite to draft flood prevention measures and relief plans. Agencies including the army Mint and river service discuss potential actions and future guidance for flood response and prevention.
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Army
Secipes Corps
Bloodiest night leaves two dead in Clay County shooting
Reported in May at a hospital in Clay 35 miles away, FEU Blood Res Henri Tibet aged 42 remained in grave condition with two other men wounded from bullet injuries following a nighttime dispute. Authorities said a confrontation preceded the gunfire.
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Hen ‘Ky
Tibet
Clay
Hhever
Local Meeting Debates Site For East and Equipment Purchase
In a week long discussion session the council considered a site for the eat and the purchase of machine equipment with a focus on finalizing a plan for the project.
Fragmented Note Confuses Medical Debate in Court
A garbled report hints at a legal or medical dispute discussed in court today. The text references critics and experts, with unclear statements about weakness and a possible examination of a medical topic.
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