Night school ends after successful year at YMCA
Henry J. Gray reports the first year of YMCA run night schools for vocational education closed with strong progress. The program involved the local board of education and YMCA collaboration, cost only books and personal use materials, 150 students enrolled with 78 finishing, and will likely resume next year under W E Patterson from the University of Alabama extension department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Y. M
Edu
Agora
W. E. Patterson
Extension Department
University of Alabama
Clas
L. and N
Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company
Auto Insurance Talk Promised at Convention Floor
Protective Association members to discuss liability insurance for drivers at annual Decatur meeting May 6 and 7. Debate centers on state law requiring coverage as national group opposes surcharges and mileage books restoration. Entertainment includes a Tennessee River excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellers Protective Association
Decatur
Banat Tion
Tenessee
River Rough Muscle
Black youth linked to church murder shocks Little Rock
In Little Rock Arkansas residents mourn 12 year old Floella McDonald found slain near a church. A 16 year old black suspect Lonnie Dison confessed to the killing amid a separate attack on a white woman and her companion by a man with a club. Police seek other suspects as indictments loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Stewart
Floella McDonald
Lonnie Dison
Mrs. S. A. Jolly Dies. Rites Planned At Home
Mrs. S. A. Jolly of Decatur dies Wednesday morning at 9 35. Funeral services are set for Thursday at the residence with Rev. B. P. Collier presiding. Burial will follow at Morris Cemetery Trinity Mountain. Pallbearers include T. M. Faust Ank Knapps A. P. Johnson Lloyd Barnes E. D. Whitman W. Davidson R. E. Chandler L. Robertson. Survived by husband two sons A. L. and E. L. Jolly one daughter Mrs. Harry Yarbrough one sister Mrs. Nannie Neager and two brothers E. P. Neyman and D. H. Neyman.
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West Moultontreet
S. A. Jolly
B. P. Collier
Morris Etery
Trinity Mountain
Brown Ieeting
T. M. Faust
Ank .Knapps
A. P. Johnson
Loyd Barnes
E. D. Whitman
Local Residents Recovering From Auto Crash Injuries
Captain and Mrs. Cooper Adams of Laredo Texas and Mrs. E N Penick of Decatur, their guest, are recovering from injuries in an automobile accident that occurred several days ago. Adams and Penick are well known here and friends wish for a rapid recovery.
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Cooper Adams
Laredo
Texas
E. N. Penick
Decatur
Brave Fight For Life In Va Farm Youth Fights On
In Roanoke on May 4 18 year old Walter Boothe a farm youth remains on artificial respiration since April 21 doctors fear his condition will soon prove fatal though he clings to life hoping to survive past noon tomorrow if so he will have endured two weeks of life support after an operation to correct a dislocated vertebrae failed to restore lung function.
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Roanoke
Walter Boothe
Boothe
Ared
Despondent Refugees Camp in New Orleans After Flood
Despondency settles over St. Bernard and Plaquemines refugees living in a New Orleans camp after the Mississippi flood. Inactivity in the barracks weighs on residents as some seek jobs to bridge the months before they can return home. Children enjoy candy and ice cream, while adults watch entertainment programs.
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New Orleans
St. Bernard
Plaquamines
Mississippi
Poydras
Shell Beach
Westminster Church Committee Plans May 9 Meeting
The Westminster Presbyterian building committee and church officials reviewed blueprints for the proposed Sunday school annex. They will reconvene Monday night May 9 to discuss plans further and solicit bids.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Fourteen Miners May Be Rescued At Everettville Mine
In Fairmont West Virginia on May 4 AP reports rescuers push to reach fourteen miners trapped in an isolated tunnel section after an explosion. The death toll climbs to 24 as experts fear the men may be unable to escape. Fire hampers the search and a decision to seal the burning area aims to avert a second blast and speed the rescue.
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Fairmont
West Vt
Everettsville
Robert Lambie
State Department of Mines
No Typhoid In Valley In April
A Tennessee Valley report shows no typhoid cases in April in the region. One malaria case was reported. 13 rabies tests yielded eight positives and five negatives. Forty six water samples and 117 milk tests were also processed under Dr. A J Perolio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
A. J. Perolio
None Injured In Wrecked Skeeter Near City Bridge
No one was injured in the overturning of a skeeter near the concrete bridge between the city and Flint. Wrecker service from Decatur was called and the car was hoisted to the highway.
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Flint
Decatur
No Rainfall Reported After Cloudy Morning
Weather bulletin states no rainfall for the past 24 hours ending at 10 o clock despite lowering clouds. Local forecast notes a dry day ahead with subdued showers unlikely.
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Weather Bureau
Red Cross Drive Pace Raised in Morgan County
Morgan County flood relief workers urge deeper contributions to hit a $4,000 goal. County chairman John D. Wyker reports $2,957.69 raised, with Decatur shops like Louisville and Nashville totaling $476.35 and several departments contributing modest amounts. Drive coordinators hope to reach the target by Saturday night as more residents are urged to give.
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Red Cross Mississippi
Mor
John D. Wyker
Morgan County
Wyker
Decatur
Ala
F. A. Bloodworth
Albany Postoffice
Decatur Daily
Louisville and Nashville
Round House
Fire Toll Heavy on Burt Property
A Saturday night blaze at George Burt’s Trinity area farm destroyed a large barn and killed seven mules. A wagon, 350 bushels of corn, hay, fertilizer, fodder and other items were also lost with partial insurance coverage. The fire’s origin is unknown and a mule belonging to a Negro tenant was among the animals killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burt
Trinity
Eastern Star Donates 15 Dollar Check to Red Cross
Ladies of the Mary Lou Dancy Chapter Eastern Star sent a 15 dollar check to Red Cross headquarters as part of a Mor gan county gift to the Mississippi Valley region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Dancy Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Red Cross
Morgan County
Mississippi Valley
Promised to Help Ruth Snyder Obtain Poison, Gray Testifies
Henry Judd Gray testified that in September 1926 Mrs. Ruth Snyder told him she planned to kill her husband and that she had tested powders on him. He recalled advising her to see a doctor and described the couple's October trip to Newark Newburgh Kingston as a “first honeymoon” while she spoke of the plan to gas her husband.
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New York
Henry Judd Gray
Ruth Snyder
Gray
N. J
Newburgh
N. Y
Kingston
Snyder
Decatur Merges Cities Sells First Bond Issue
The City of Decatur sold its first bond since the Fairview Decatur and Albany merger. The $50 000 school bond with a 230 premium was bought by Tigrett and Company of Memphis at a four percent coupon. Proceeds fund a new school building in West Decatur repairs to La Fayette Street school and completion of the negro high school.
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Decatur
Fairview
Albany
Tigrett and Company
Memphis
Tenn
Cern
Caldwell and Company
Nashville
West
LaFayette Street
Presbyterians Agree to Pause Night Services During Revival
At a Westminster Presbyterian church official board meeting last night the decision was made to give up all night services during the revival led by the Central Methodist and Ninth Street Methodist churches. Members were urged to attend all revival services.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Central Methodist
Ninth Street Methodist
Westminster Church
Local woman wins prize in national 1812 reminiscences
Amanda Bibb McCarthy, a prominent local woman, is advised she won a $25 prize in a national Daughters of 1812 competition for best reminiscences. Her contribution titled Reminiscences of a real daughter of 1812 appears in the published collection with a foreword by Preston Davis, national president.
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Amanda Bibb McCarthy
Daughters of 1812
McCarthy
National Organization
Preston Davis
North
Alabama
Flood Devastates Northern Louisiana Strips Wide Regions
Devastation from a massive Mississippi flood stretches across about 4 000 square miles in northern Louisiana. Refugees surge as the river breaches banks near Vicksburg and Natchez, flooding parishes and forcing mass relocations. Authorities warn residents to heed precautions as waters from the Tensas basin begin returning to the Red River.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Natchez
Sas
Black
Ouchita
Soler
Weather Bureau
Tensas
Red River
Alabama May Be First In Parade
Fragmented text outlines a contest for a parade ranking with mentions of Alabama as a potential first in line. It references schedules, a treasury ledger as of April 22, and factors like convention halls and hotels in determining placements. The passage is incomplete and cryptic.
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Alabama
Canada
National
Eaer
Pri
Conn Hall
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Henry J. Gray
Y.M.C.A
Wonan
Alma Heller
Allentown
Spencer Houser
Morristown
Houser
Skeeter
Merged City
Memphis Company
Price
Presbyterians
LOS
Paris
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