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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1940

Page

5

Tan sedan sought in Pennsylvania double murder

Police and CDC youths hunted a tan sedan linked to the sex slayings of Fay Gates and Rachel Taylor. State Police head N. G. Adams said the killings are identical and the same suspect may be responsible. Gates was found near Spook Hollow after a movie night with two companions.

Wick Temple Bellefonte CDC Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State College N.g. Adams Fay Gates Here Eary Rachel Taylor

Murdered Miss Gates Found Beside Gates Home

A young man visiting Miss Gates sister Lois found her body near the Gates home. Police say she was beaten in her car then thrown to the ground. Autopsy shows fatal blunt force trauma and criminal assault with skull fractures. A three foot iron pinch bar was found in her car, possibly the murder weapon.

Fay Lois Gates Miss Gates

Veterans group elects Auburn official as president

Major J. E. Shotts of the U. S Veterans Administration in Tuscaloosa was elected president of the Alabama Department of the Reserve Officers Association at the annual meeting. Tuscaloosa was selected as the 1941 convention city.

Auburn Ala J. E. Shotts U. S Veterans Administration Tuscaloosa Alabama Department of the Reserve Officers Association

Gly-Cas Herbal Remedy Endorsed by Local Resident

Mrs E F McCay of Decatur testifies Gly-Cas relieved widespread pain and digestive distress. She says hips and legs hurt until walking was hard, but the remedy restored energy, sleep, appetite, and strength, with impurities eliminating after regular use. Sold at Loyd Drug Store and nearby towns.

E. F. McCay Decatur Fifth Ave South Loyd Drug Store Mrs. McCay

Unusually High Temperatures Across Central U S

The central states saw unusually high temperatures with scattered rain in Lake Erie areas and a light rain in Texas. Overnight lows were above normal in many cities including Birmingham 56 Cincinnati 54 Detroit 51 Miami 70 and Washington 47.

Associated Press Lake Erie Texas Alabama Georgia Atlanta Montgomery Mercury Missouri Chicago Birmingham Cincinnati Detroit Little Rock Philadelphia Phoenix Salt Lake City San Francisco Shreveport Vicksburg Miami Washington

Mrs Lindsey 65 Dies At Home In Hillsboro Area

Elizabeth Cathrine Lindsey 65 died at 4 50 Sunday at her Hillsboro route 1 home Final services set for 2 pm Tuesday at Smyrna church Lawrence county with Rev John Coggins Brown Decatur in charge of burial at Smyrna cemetery She survived by her husband Jim Lindsey two sisters Mr W B Turner Hillsboro Mrs O E Lanz Decatur a brother J H Turner Gadsden and several nieces and nephews

Elizabeth Cathrine Lindsey Hillsboro Smyrna Church Lawrence County John Coggins Brown Decatur Smyrna Cemetery Lindsey Jim Lindsey Turner O. E. Lanz J. H. Turner Gadsden

Bond loss and recovery in Blair Nebraska

Floating bonds valued at 11000 dollars vanished between the state auditor’s office and Blair three months ago. Express company officials report the bonds were found unharmed in the Sioux City Iowa railroad yards.

Blair, Neb State Auditor’s Office Blair Express Company Sioux City

Ferguson Rites Held for James L Ferguson at Gum Springs

Funeral services were held for James L. Ferguson 75 who died Sunday afternoon at his Somerville route 3 home after a short illness. The service was led by Rev Lannie Smallwood McAfee at Gum Springs. Burial followed. He is survived by his widow four sons Ed Ardmore Alabama Son Decatur Jim San Diego Calif Mack Hart selle a daughter Mrs James Johnston Somerville a sister Mrs L D Moore and twelve grandchildren.

James L. Ferguson Somerville Gum Springs Lannie Smallwood McAfee Howell and Young

Mule Drops Dead While Hauling Wood Near Hillsboro

Friends of I. Q. Thompson of Hillsboro report the death of a valued mule while the owner hauled wood near a highway approach. The animal collapsed within 56 yards of the road after the long pull.

I. Q. Thompson Hillsboro Decatur

Maniac Slayer Arrested After Fatal Woodway Assault

In Columbia Ohio an aged itinerant was beaten to death by a young man described as a raving maniac after an early morning fight on a concrete highway nine miles from town. Washington Metro Metropole of Darlington 22 was identified as the killer and committed to a state asylum.

Columbia 8. C Here Howell Tyson T. Alex Heiss Washington Metropole Darlington Metropole Love

Tramp's Run Ends as Weather and Ads Keep Changing

The article notes the tramp’s failed effort and compares it to the weather and daily Want Ads, which are in constant flux. It emphasizes reading the ads each day to stay informed.

Solons Back Home to Vote in Democratic Primaries

Eleven members of Congress from Alabama and Florida plan to be at home to vote in tomorrow's Democratic primaries. Alabama leaders Steagall Boykin Starnes Jarman and Patrick campaign in state while Senator Hill and Bankhead stay in Washington. Florida figures Andrews Green Pepper Hendricks Peterson loom in and out of campaigns as the legislative scene unfolds.

Washington Congress Alabama Florida Steagall Boykin Starnes Jarman Patrick Senator Hill Bankhead House Grant Hobbs Sparkman Senator Andrews Representative Green

Representative Cannon and Caldwell Stay Behind

The text indicates Representative Cannon and Caldwell are expected to remain here while others depart tonight. They plan to oversee ongoing duties and coordinate with local officials as the situation develops.

Representative Cannon Caldwell

Speed wins in motor cycle racing and cigarette field

Jimmie Kelly and thousands of co smokers discover Camels slower burn offers advantages. Slower burning reduces heat and dryness, adds mildness and coolness, preserves full flavor, and lets smokers get more puffs per pack. Camel cigarettes promise extra smoking per pack and better taste.

Hampion Jimmie Kelly Eft Jimmie

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Phe Sa Tan Garden Creek Alabama Dairy Products Association Bank Street Cliff Almon WMSL T. C Cliff” Almon Officers Loyd’s Drug Store Second Avenue Moulton Street Morgan County Alabama Law School W.T. Lowe Morgan County Court A. M. Smith, Jr Mrs. Lindsey Wee Solons Pepper Tallahassee Hendricks Peterson B.d.meadors Will of the B. D. Meadors Dedatur Princess Theatre Daytona R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Winston-Salem
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