Primary Ballot Count Shows Tight Races and Clear Winners
Canvassing board begins official tally of Tuesday's primary with Probate Judge B. L. Malone defeating A. J. Harris by hundreds. John M. Maxwell leads in his race as Lowe narrowly holds a late edge over Lynne for county judge, while Almon and Burleson lead their contests. Woodruff renominated county superintendent. Vernon St John dominates Morgan-Lawrence race. Graves-Dixon upset potential noted. Knight Wert tight for lieutenant governor. Carmichael leads attorney general race and Turner and Shepherd contend for secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Malone
A. J. Harris
John M. Maxwell
Nein
Willi Ott
Necee
Edoar
W.T. Lowe
Seyborun Lynne
Judge Lowe
Lynne
T. C. Almon
Gen Burleson
Tennis Tidwell
Dr. Bindley
Mr. Almon
George Woodruff
Morgan County
Vernon St. John
Morgan
Lawrence
St. John
J. E. Huey
J. H. Day
Bibb Graves
Frank Dixon
Leon ©. McCord
Thomas E. Knight, Jr
Thomas W. Wert
Knight
Albert, Carmichael
L.A. Palmer
Coleman Shepherd
Howell Turner
Gilbert Davis
New Deal Politics Buzz in Merion and Legion Power Plays
A Merion edition surveys the New Deal’s progress and upcoming radio address by Franklin D. Roosevelt as supporters and critics gauge reforms. It notes Wall Street reactions to securities acts, party rifts, and looming talks before Congress adjourns. It also details Legion internal politics with Hanford McNider and Phil Collins as leading “King Makers.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merion
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ican Legion
Legion
Hanford McNider
Phil Colins
McNider
Iowa
Senate
Smith Wildman Brookhart
Albert W. Cummins
Cummins
Hoover
Canada
Collins
Mark McKee
Detroit
Legionaires
Quartet to Sing at Hampton School Benefit Night
The Bonanza quartet will perform Friday evening at 5 30 at Hampton school in Lawrence County. The concert supports the local school and aims to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton School
Lawrence County
Beard Couple's Nashville Visit
Mr and Mrs H B Beard will depart today for Nashville for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. H. B. Beard
Nashville
Election Extra Promises Early Ballot Count Results
The Daily will issue an election extra this evening after official ballot counts conclude, reporting results in several closely contested locations.
Guardian Trust Insolvent in 1932
A Senate banking committee report says the Guardian Trust Company of Cleveland closed due to unsound practices and mismanagement. Walter H. Seymour notes the bank was hopelessly insolvent in February 1932 and never showed its true condition, with 25 subsidiaries used to conceal nonbanking activities.
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Washington
Guardian Trust Company
Cleveland
Senate Banking and Stock Market Investigating Committee
Walter H. Seymour
Seymour
Trust Company
Field Director May Have Office Here
Paul M. Stephenson of Montgomery, field director of the works division of the Alabama Relief Administration, is in Decatur on official business. It was announced he would likely establish his headquarters here in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Stephenson
Montgomery
Alabama Relief Administration
Decatur
Stephnson
Merchants Asked to Display Flag for Youth Day
The local American Legion post asked merchants to display the flag this Saturday designated as Youth Day. The appeal aims to honor youths and show community support. Local business leaders are urged to participate and observe the flag convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Liebowitz Honored by Red Moscow in Moscow Street Naming
Walter Winchell reports a thoroughfare in Moscow named Liebowitz street for Samuel Liebowitz, chief defense counsel in the Scottsboro trials. Decatur and Morgan county residents recall Liebowitz’s denials of ties to the I L D and Communists.
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Walter Winchell
Moscow
Liebowitz
Samuel Liebowitz
Scottsboro
Winchell
Decatur
Morgan County
Red Moscow
Vincent Coll
County approves condemnation for 3.19 mile Decatur Somerville road
In probate court this morning judges granted the county’s petition in condemnation for a 3.19 mile segment from Decatur to a new concrete bridge over Flint Creek. Praisers will assess land value. right of way 80 to 200 feet. Contractors H Hooper Construction Co and Jefferson City based bidders to begin within 10 days after awards. project to last 140 working days and align with Bee Line highway reducing dangerous curves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur-Somerville
B. L. Malone
Flint Creek
Decatur
Steek
Martin Wunderlich
Jefferson City
Hooper Construction Company
Burnell
Fla
Bee Line Highay
Country Club
Somerville Road
Dr Jackson Opens Dental Offices in Decatur
Dr. W. D. Jackson D D and has moved from Mt Hope to Decatur opening dental offices in the Thompson building on Second Avenue and Johnston Street. He is nephew of Judge R. M. Jackson of Lawrence County and Rev J D Pickens and a graduate of the Atlanta School of Dentistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Jackson
D. D
Mt. Hope
Decatur
Thompson Building
Second Avenue
Johnston Street
Jackson
R. M. Jackson
Lawrence County
J. D. Pickens
Atlanta School of Dentistry
Dinner with the U S Chamber of Commerce in Washington
A San Francisco observer recalls a May gathering of the U S Chamber of Commerce in Washington. The guest notes the group’s ritual to “keep the government out of business” while leaders and financiers are introduced and loans noted on menu cards by Jesse Jones, head of the Reconstruction Finance Corp.
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San Francisco
Calif
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance
Jesse
C.1
Youth Day fete prizes awarded in Decatur park dedication
With two days left the Youth Day celebration gathers leaders from Lawrence and surrounding counties inviting students for a parade and activities. Ray Crow will address the dedication of Delano Park in Decatur, with prizes for races, contests, and family achievements funded by local businesses.
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Antici- SD
Aibebe
Neal Abeman
Tameness
Lawrence
Columbia Military Academy
Columbia
Chamber of Commerce Today
Ray Crow
OWA
Delano Park
Decatur Place
Parade
Hill Chevrolet Co
R4&i
H. O. Gotdel
Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Alexander’s
Decatur Grocery
Decatur Drug Co
W. M. Bailey
Russell Speake
Stoley and
Sandlin
Wohl’s Dept
J. c. Penney Co
A. Beshara
Warren & Ratliff
Dinsmore's
J. D Ligon
Shoconpec
Sing Tonight Is at West Decatur Church
Community singing set for West Decatur Methodist on Ninth Avenue W not Ninth Street South. West quartet from Danville and other leaders will perform with the Bonanza quartet among local units. After the election a large crowd was expected for the program.
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West Decatur Methodist Church
Ninth Avenue
Ninth Street
South, Methodist Church
West Quartet
Danville
Bonanza
Sing Leader
First Test Tube Twins Born to Lawrence Mother
Mrs. Lillian Lauricella of Lawrence cradles Victoria and Marilyn Lauricella hailed as the world’s first test tube twins. The babies are among 13 laboratory babies created by Dr Frances Seymour after eight years without a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Lauricella
Lawrence, L. L
Victoria and
Marilyn Lauricella
Frances Seymour
Sewell Meadows In Runoff For District One Revenue Board
John B. Sewell of Trinity and Wallace Meadows of Decatur appear set for a runoff for the District One revenue board seat after absentee returns and late tallies shifted Meadows ahead of C. E. Poole of Decatur for second place. Sewell remains well ahead of his three opponents across the district.
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John B. Sewell
Trinity
Wallace Meadows
Decatur
PTA Delegates Begin Two Day Session at Riverside High
A two day PTA session starts at Riverside High School auditorium with delegates from five districts registering at noon. Alabama leaders Dr. O C Carmichael and Dr. H G Dowling will address the gathering. Welcome remarks by Mrs. Elbert Weaver and Mrs. A M Roan, with Mrs. William Bailey Jr as responder.
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Riverside High School
Principitts Hill
Alabama Congress of
P.T. A
O. C. Carmichael
Alabama College
Montevallo
H. G. Dowling
Tuscaloosa
Alabama Education Association
Elbert Weaver
Morgan County Council
A. M. Roan
Decatur Council
William Bailey, Jr
Jefferson County Council
J. E. Berkstresser
First Baptist Church
H. O. Troup
Albert Alexander
R. Batson
Story of Jonah Sermon at Decatur Gospel Tabernacle
Evangelist David C. Wilcox will preach on why the Gospel hinges on the story of Jonah and the whale at the Decatur Gospel Tabernacle 1220 Sixth Avenue South with Rev John Fraley pastor. Rev Welch will sing and Mrs Wilcox leads Bible studies tonight and Friday events include a missionary gathering at 2 30 p m and a 4 p m children's meeting.
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David C. Wilcox
Wilcox
Decatur Gospel Tabernacle
Sixth Avenue
South
John Fraley
Welch
Missionary Group
Barrow Returns Shots With Cop in Ozark Chase
Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were believed involved as a running gun battle erupted with highway patrolman Ben Graham in Cabool Missouri. Graham pursued the fleeing car 26 miles into rural roads before losing the suspects near Mountain Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Clyde Barrow
Welfare group seeks price lists from Decatur suppliers
The welfare department requested feed and produce merchants in Decatur and Morgan County to furnish price lists on sorghum velvet beans soy beans peanuts potato plants tomato plants work animal feed plows and fertilizer plus quantities varieties and net cost, to be provided as early as possible.
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Welfare Department
Decatur
Morgan County
Governor Nomination Leads in 1930 Alabama Primary Results
Ex Governor Bibb Graves maintained a long lead for the Democratic nomination with 112,941 votes and Dixon 83,377 while McCord had 66,244 from 1,967 boxes. Knight led for Hew or with 1,967 boxes reporting. Allgood eyes a runoff with Starnes or Heflin. Huddleston near majority with Brower in runoff. Gibson leads Davis for second in secretary of state race with Turner ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bibb Graves
Frank Dixon
Leon C. McCord
Thomas E. Knight, Jr
Thomas Wwrete
Jane Lin Bee Ae
Hew
Associated Press
Graves
Dixon
McCord
W. Ads
Toe Dixon
Allgood
Major Starnes
Thomas Heflin
Starnes
George Huddleston
Birmingham
Walter Brower
Pred Gibson
Gilbert Davis
Gordo
Howell Turner
Cannon Wins Preliminary Vote for Bishop Assignment
In Jackson Mississippi Bishop James Cannon Jr a militant city crusader of the Methodist Episcopal Church South won a preliminary vote to have his name added to the list of bishops recommended for election The roll call stood 259 for reassignment and 170 against The bishop commented that there was nothing further to add to the vote and remained confident in the process
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Cannon
Taken Ill Mrs. A. L. Moye
Mrs. A L Moye is very ill at her home after taking ill on Wednesday with her condition described as serious in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Moye
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Guardian Trust
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