Decatur Hosts 1928 Seis Visitors Close Sessions
Nearly a hundred visitors traveled to the Tri Cities for a Decatur hosted 1928 meeting. They toured government properties and enjoyed a barbecue, with Decatur officials thanking all for hospitality at a banquet and dance at the Valley Country club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri- Cities
Amedia
P. Brock
EB. J. Owens Ahrans
Frankel
N. Davis
A. Ludvigson
B. Bartee
Jd. L. Powell
W. L. Eustice
Allce
F. R. Leslie
Raymond Terry
C. T. Ahrans
J. ©. Jones
L. K. McVoy
L. L. Beechan
E. D. Jordan
Decatur
Masonic Hall
Valley Country Club
Shoals
Mother's Day observance plan inspired by Anna Jarvis
The text explains a worldwide Mother’s Day honoring motherhood and comfort for mothers. It highlights Mrs Granville Jarvis as the figure sketched in promotion and notes Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia organized the campaign that led to national and international observance on the second Sunday in May.
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Ike
Granville & Jarvis
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Mather
Graduation exercises at Benevolent Society Hospital Nursing School
The graduating class of the Benevolent Society Hospital Training School for Nurses extends invitations to attend the graduation, to be held at the hospital on Thursday May 12 at 2 30 oclock. The nurses training school has been a vital department since the hospital's establishment, and several nurses have completed the required period of study.
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Benevolent Society Hospital Training School For Nurses
Drunkenness Charge Wins Fine in Local Court
One defendant faced a drunkenness accusation and received an $18.60 fine in the local police court this morning.
Morgan County Flood Campaign Nears Goal
Morgan county’s drive for four thousand dollars to aid relief under the Red Cross reaches three thousand two hundred sixty one dollars and seventy five cents. John D. Wyker, general chairman, urges further contributions to place the county in the roll of honor as flood sufferers grow by the thousands. Sam W. Mabry accepts the funds on behalf of the Alabama unit, with a week left to close the drive.
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Morgan County
Aecans Red Oktee
John D. Wyker
Sam W.R. Mabry
Alabama
Association
Wyker
Red Cross
Grand Jurors Inspect Temporary Morgan County Courthouse
Morgan County grand jury conducted an inspection visit to the Aycock building temporary courthouse and reviewed the burned courthouse sections. Details of how the inspections affected their probe remain undisclosed due to deliberations being secret.
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Morgan County Grand Jury
Aycock
The Molest Ching Mie Editorial on Mother's Day
An editorial condemns the chilly diction of the dictionary for defining mother as merely a female parent. It laments society’s neglect of mothers and urges daily honor, urging readers to live as their mothers would want and to celebrate Mother's Day every day.
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Mother
New Connecticut Mills Factory Seeks Applicants
Roland Gray local manager for Connecticut Mills opened offices this week to receive applications from prospective employees of the ill and has been interviewed by scores of prospects due to work at the big TM plant.
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Roland Gray
Connecticut Mills Company
Travelers Talk Of Sanitation
Alabama Travelers Protection Association members urged state health supervision for barbecue stands and similar establishments along highways. The issue was discussed Friday during convention business sessions.
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Alabama Travelers Protection Association
State Department of Health
Snyder Jury Will Get Case Monday
New York May 7 AP The lives of Mrs Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray will be placed in the hands of four jurors Monday afternoon after testimony closed the trial's third week. Jurors were to begin deliberations following Monday’s adjournment.
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New York
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Colonel Bare Visits Decatur War Hero Heads Southern Bell
Colonel Walter E. Bare world war hero and Southern Bell manager in Alabama visited Decatur Friday as the guest hero of J. B. Cassels district manager of the company.
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Walter E. Bare
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Alabama
Decatur
J. B. Cassels
Farmer Lad Walter Boothe Dies After 378 Hours of Artificial Respiration
Roanoke Virginia May 7 Walter Boothe an 18 year old farmer lad died early this morning after being kept alive for 378 hours by artificial respiration. He rallied several times during a long illness and smiled for his companions as doctors attempted an operation for a dislocated vertebrae. The report notes this is the second such protracted case this year following Albert Frick of Chicago who survived 108 hours.
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Roanoke
Walter Boothe
Boothe
Relrina
Albert Frick
Chicago
Grand Jury Halts In Investigations In Morgan County
A Mor gan county grand jury convened by Judge Osceola Kyle in the circuit court may issue a partial report on Monday morning at Railroad street city hall. Jurors postponed Friday thanks to Travelers Protective Association convention. a partial report is anticipated and the panel was formed to investigate with wide public interest.
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Morgan County Grand Jury
Osceola Kyle
Circuit Court
Railroad Street
Travelers Protective Association
Courts In Morgan County Show Unusual Activity
An unusually active period in Morgan County courts continues as attorneys stay busy after the circuit court term and grand jury sessions. A special grand jury has been convened, and another county court term is planned for Hartselle next week.
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Morgan County
Hartselle
Ning
Attorney J M Kelley Visit Sparks Legal Business In Decatur
The well known Harty Selle attorney J M Kelley was in Decatur today on legal business. He met with clients and discussed ongoing cases, signaling active local legal matters.
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J. M. Kelley
Decatur
Legal
Financial plan to restore flooded Mississippi valley area discussed
Treasury officials and bankers from New Orleans St Louis Omaha and Wichita considered creating finance corporations to aid economic rehabilitation in the flooded Mississippi valley districts. A Washington Arkansas plan to aid farmers involves three to one capital leverage with direct loans to flood area farmers. Rescue efforts continue in northeastern Louisiana as rivers rise and boats help evacuate residents amid reluctance to leave homes.
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Washington
Mississippi Valley
Treasury
Pone
New Orleans
St.is
Omaha
Louisville
Wichita
South
Arkansas
Coun
Newprest
Angola
Canevarvon
Red
Atchafalaya
Alexandria
Hoover
Bishops Named Ren Conference Attendees
A partial AP dispatch lists bishops named to attend an upcoming conference in November. The names include Ama and A. W. with dates around November 30. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
Severe wind and flood damage hit Birmingham and Kansas City
Strong winds and heavy rains across Birmingham Alabama destroyed nurseries and several shacks injuring residents. In Calera damage to business buildings reached about 1000 dollars. Kansas City saw two inches of rain with hail washing streets and flooding. A cement finisher, Andrew Liston, drowned at the Blue River dam.
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Birmingham
Carr Brothers
Calera
Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Andrew Liston
Blue River Dam
Mine Sealed To Help Rescuers In West Virginia
FAIRMONT West Va May 7 AP completion of sealing the fire zone in the Everettville mine wrecked by last week’s blast was the rescue goal before nightfall. The disaster has claimed 82 lives with 63 miners believed entombed and a total death toll likely to reach 95. Helmet men push through air lock sections as engineers seal four fire zones while awaiting full extinguishment.
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Fairmont
West Va
Everettville Mine
Tims
Seven Defendants Arraigned on Speeding Charges
Seven defendants were arraigned in local police courts this morning on speeding charges. Each was assessed fines of 18.60 dollars.
Citizens Shared as Homes Share Early Saturday
Earthquake felt across the South this morning with no damage reported locally. Citizens told The Daily about shaken homes and a weather office official had no confirmation. Associated Press from Memphis cited 2:35 as a time, with flood reports unsettled by the quake.
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A. H. Trans
Memphis
Tremors Reported Across Several Towns
Reports from a weather bureau station indicate minor earth tremors felt in Memphis Carrut and other cities. The first quake occurred at 2 35 o clock with a second tremor noted amid flood conditions and concerns about river overflows.
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Memphis
Carrut
Weather Bureau
Joint revival service to open big tent on Fourth Ay Gordon Drive
After a long campaign workers from two churches prepare for a Sunday start at a 2000 seat tent on Fourth Ay Gordon Drive South. Rev. James D. Hunter and Rev. D. Barnes lead the revival with Bond and a 160-voice choir in an extensive program.
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Tral
Ninth Street
Sunda
Fourth Ay Gordon Drive
Mare
James D. Hunter
D. Barnes
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