Decatur industry drive gains backing from local leaders
J W Clapton president of Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery Co backs an $8,000 fund to spur industrial development. The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Board plan a brief fundraising campaign with about 50 business leaders, aiming to land new industries quickly and keep funds in reserve for negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Clopton
Decatur Ice Cream & Creamery Company
Clopton
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Industrial Board
Clapton
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Decatur Ice Cream & Creamery Co
Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Board
Clean Up Week Over City To Begin Monday
Florida expects an uproar as Sidney J. Catts Sr former Florida governor faces federal trials in Miami and Tampa charged with aiding and abetting a counterfeit ring. A Baptist minister and noted property holder, Catts has a long career of dramatic political stances and past indictments including peonage. He once paraded in handcuffs on stage to rally supporters against critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Sidney J. Catts
Florida
Miami
Tampa
Catts
Decatur Announces 6th Annual Clean Up Week
The League of Women Voters sponsors a city wide Clean Up Week from May 6 to May 11 with city administration aid. Captains appointed for every street will mobilize two residents per block to inspect properties and clear debris including vacant lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Jeffries
Mistrial in Morgan County flogging case at Hartselle
A Morgan County jury in Hartselle could not reach a verdict in the white capping flogging case against Charley Spiegel stemming from the 1927 assault on J. T. Fergeson. After hours of deliberation the panel declared themselves deadlocked, with rumors of a 9 to 3 tilt toward acquittal. Judge W. T. Lowe presided. J. N. Powell and J. M. Kelley defended Spiegel, County Solicitor Wade Wright prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Hartselle
Charley Spiegle
J. T. Fergueson
W. T. Lowe
Lowe
J. N. Powell
J. M. Kelley
Mr. Spiegel
Wade Wright
Authorities House
Jense Patterson
Caddo Memorial Observed May 12 at Public Service
The Caddo Memorial will be observed May 12 with the public invited by Mary Price and Miss Hattie Hames of the invitation committee. An interesting morning program is planned and the Sterno will feature singing. The Vinson quartet and the Mc Culloch singers have been invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Price
Hattie Hames
Committee On
Sterno
Vinson Quartet
McCulloch
Classified Ads Prompt Readers to Check Daily Listings
The passage urges readers to use the classified columns daily to see opportunities in the wanted ads. It promotes advertising as a route to results for both advertisers and readers and hints that neighbors or acquaintances may be points of contact.
Berlin renewal of communist row in Neukoeln
May 3 4 communist disorders broke out in Hermann Strasse Neukoeln suburb. Police fired from windows, stones pelted roofs, two women shot on a balcony. Fighting intensified with machine gun fire as emergency police squads moved through streets. Several hours of clashes left unknown dead.
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Berlin
Hermann Strasse
Neukoelin
Child Kicked by Mule Hurts Jaw in Limestone County
Little Harry Glenn Barnes of Holland's Gin Limestone County suffered considerable facial pain after a mule kicked him on the jaw. Physicians judge the injury not serious though the boy is in distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Glenn Barnes
Holland
Limestone County
City council approves more arc lights in East Decatur
Two additional arc lights will be installed at the intersection of Jackson Street with Tenth and Twelfth Avenues in East Decatur following a council decision reached last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Decatur
Jackson Street
Tenth and Twelfth Avenues
Damage storm claims two lives and cripples Alabama towns
Severe hail wind and rain swept Alabama from Baldwin to Wilcox and Pike counties killing two residents in Oak and injuring several more. Roofs collapsed, crops washed out, and communications lines were crippled as widespread property damage followed the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Baldwin County
Alabama
Oak
Miflin
Lillian
Foley
Randolph
G. C. Neiss
Luther Sells
Andrew Drutratiner
Joe Bukacek
O. B. Morris
Pell City
Wilcox
Pike Counties
Camden
Central High School
Florence
Childersburg
Pine Level
Grady
Centerpoint
Walker Guarded at Hospital After Pistol Duel
Fred Walker, believed wounded in a pistol duel that left Wesley White dead near Lacey's Spring, is under guard at Benevolent Hospital. He faces a murder warrant, with Sheriff B. E. Dav directions noted as a precautionary measure.
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Fred Walker
Benevolent Hospital Tal
Walker
Wesley White
Lacey's Spring
B. E. Dav
Loans Authorized For Flood Victims
The Senate adopted a resolution proposing $2.5 million in loans to farmers in southern flood areas. An attempt to cover livestock loans failed 55 to 23. The measure returns to the House for further action on Senate revisions.
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Washington
Senate
George
Georgia
Black
Alabama
House
Woman Admits She Killed Fisherman
BAY MINNETTE Ala May 34 Mrs Mary Rine and her three children and two men were held in jail in connection with the slaying of Edward Singleton the river fisherman Sheriff Cars Irvin announced She surrendered to the officer sobbing that she had to do it A banker charge was placed against her and the children Alice 18 ae 14 and Johnny 12 E Covington of Tallahasee Fla and W E Johnson of Maren 0 county Alabama are in the Mo fr county jail in connection with the slaying
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Minnette
Ala
Mary Rine
Edward Singleton
Carthis Irvin
W. E. Johnson
Maren#0 county
Alabama
Mofr County
Motorcade Promotes Good Will and Business Ties
Kiwanis members from Birmingham Tuscaloosa Huntsville Cullman and the Tri Cities joined Decatur Kiwanis for a motor cavalcade toward Muscle Shoals and Huntsville. The tour aims to foster interstate goodwill and connect Alabama manufacturers by visiting northern sites and meeting with purchasing agents and local factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvacade
Kiwanis
Muscle Shoas
Huntsville
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
Cullman
Tri-Cities
Alabama
Ala
Kiwanis Club
Decatur
Shoals
Athens
Decatur Kiwanians
Convocation 10 Opens Tuesday in Birmingham
The Birmingham convocation at St. John's church begins Tuesday at 2 30 pm with confirmation and a sermon by Rt Rev William G McDowell D D. Peter M Dennis presents candidates. Holy Communion follows Wednesday at 7 30 am and meetings run to 12 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Episcopal Church
St. John's Church
William G. McDowell
Peter M. Dennis
St. Paul's Church
Decoration Day at Two Points Public Invited
Folks in the Holland's Gin community and surrounding area are invited to two Decoration Day events in May. The first will be May 5 at Siloam Cemetery, the second on May 12 at Mt. Pleasant. Both will feature interesting programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland's Gin
Siloam Cemetery
Mt. Pleasant
Storm toll climbs as system storms sweep broad region
Storms that moved from the eastern United States into Mexico over three days have caused at least 46 deaths in 48 hours and extensive property damage. Tornadoes and severe storms killed 43 across the South and Midwest, while a hurricane battered the Atlantic shore with one death in New York and two more from a house collapse and a wreck caused by washouts. The hurricane damaged Tampico to Vera Cruz, sinking an American seaman from a freighter Tornadoes and floods also distressed farms and plantations along the Mexican coast.
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United States
Mexico
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
South
Middle West
Atlantic Coast
New York
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Pen Missing After Child Swallowing Suspected
A Limestone county Wooley Springs girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Cleveland Hobbs, may have swallowed a pen while playing with dolls. A physician was summoned but could not locate the pen or any trace in the nostril. The child’s condition is being watched closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Hobbs
Wooley Springs
Limestone County
Two New Members Added To Decatur Kiwanis Club
J M Hatfield circulation manager of The Decatur Daily and Dr J W Hughes noted specialist were welcomed into the Decatur Kiwanis club at Thursday night meeting as new members adding to the civic group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hatfield
Decatur Daily
J. W. Hughes
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Civic Club
Dr Kimbrough Goes To Gadsden
Dr Kimbrough travels to Gadsden in a brief report naming John Kimbrough among the participants. The fragment notes his involvement in a local or regional event and hints at ongoing coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kimbrough
Gadsden
Shelby County Officials Sentenced In Prohibition Case
Shelby County residents including Sheriff Falkner and deputies were convicted in federal court of conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law. Sentences range from 12 months to two years with most ordered to Atlanta, two to Chillicothe for Falkner and Shaw. Bail set at 3000 each pending appeals as defense notes youth of some defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Curtis J. Parkner
Shelby County
Chillicothe
Ohio
Falkner
Charlies Goodwin
William Dennis
James Long
Calera
Clark
Atlanta
W. S. Grubb
Martin
Roderick Beddow
Shaw
Grubb
Rotary To Elect Directors At May 13 Meeting
The Decatur Rotary club plans its May 13 gathering to elect directors for the upcoming term. Board members will be chosen from the club’s active roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
The
Decatur Rotary Club
Pioneers Meet The Teddy Roosevelt Pioneer Club
The Teddy Roosevelt Pioneer Club will hold a meeting Saturday night at 7 o'clock at the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Roosevelt Pioneer Club
Shortest Talk Made Here For Civic Hearers
Bill Young a Birmingham radio announcer on Station WAPI sang or spoke during a goodwill tour stop with Kiwanis members from across the state. He spoke briefly to the Decatur Kiwanis club and guests and ended with I am now signing off after a 30 second allotted talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Young
WAPI
Birmingham
Bill
Kiwanis Clubs
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Mr. Young
Lee Street Sewer Project Decision Delayed to May 16
Final council consideration of the Lee Street sanitary sewer proposal in West Decatur is postponed to May 16. The meeting will revisit whether to approve a new sewer line, but no definite conclusions were reached previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Street
Lee Bees
West Decatur
Paving Requested on Third Avenue Section
A petition asking for paving two blocks of Third Avenue South Decatur was presented to the Decatur city council last night and referred to the street committee. Petitioners understand that the paving project may involve purchase of materials or prior work by contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue
South
Decatur
Career Committee
Moulton Street To Undergo Repair In Decatur
W F Boswell chairman of the Street committee told the Decatur council last night that the city has arranged for repairing Moulton street west from the railroad tracks to Fourth avenue. The paving is badly in need of repair and work will begin when weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Boswell
Decatur Council
Moulton Street
Fourth Avenue
Cooking Tests For Boys At Swan Lake
Under the boys work department of the M C A a series of cooking tests will be given Saturday morning by Maynard Layman of the M C A staff for boys. The events are set at Swan Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Layman
Swan Lake
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Clark Dean, Jr
Chicago
Stump
Sidney Vj. Catts
Voters League
St. John’s Church
Erie Ae
Associated Press
John Kimbrough
Shelby
Pioneers
Third Ave
Eben
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