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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1932

Page

5

Social Calendar Prominent Clubs and Dances In City

Mon through Sat brings church W M meetings clubs and social events. As You Like It Club meets Friday at 8 pm hosted by Miss Marie Ballas on Canal Street. Little Miss Peterson dances Friday night at Birmingham Stranger's Club with Ben Ritchie's Orchestra. Central Methodist Boys and Girls World Club held a Thursday meeting with songs piano solo and storytelling. Berean Club closes year with Bible study reports and election of next year’s officers. Mrs Ratliffe entertains for Mrs Scherer with games prizes and refreshments. Juvenile Music Study Club plans Saturday picnic to Trinity Mountain with guest invites.

Marie Ballas Canal Street Miss Peterson Birmingham Bobbie Peterson Mollie Peterson Ben Ritchie Boys and Girls World Club Central Methodist Boys and Girls World Club Mary Katherine Smith Berean Club H. C. McRee D. D. McGehee East Vine Street Central Met Miotor Trinity Mountain

Personal news and social visits across the town

Mrs. D W Griffin of Allville visits Paire view. several residents travel to Birmingham for events. club disbands for summer. families relocate between Birmingham and local homes. varied trips to Huntsville Anniston Macon and New Orleans noted.

Negro Truckman Finds Body Near Home

The body was found about 75 yards off the road in the woods near the Lindbergh home by chance yesterday afternoon. Identified as the missing child, the skull was fractured and a wound noted on the forehead. Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and his wife, nearing another child’s birth, were secluded as funeral plans began. President Hoover ordered agencies to begin a nationwide search as state and county officials gathered in Trenton.

New Jersey Lindbergh Swayze Trenton Charles, A. Lindbergh Hoover Toa Tren

Secret Service Links Grim Abduction Hunt to Capone Crew

Norfolk police and federal agents pursued leads in a kidnapping case involving the Lindbergh baby. After sporadic plane trips, officials claimed progress but contact with abductors remained elusive. Capone and lieutenants reportedly offered help if released, while intermediaries Salvatore Spitale Irving Bitz and Morris Rosner played roles before fading from the case.

Norfolk Scarface al” Capone Chicage Atlanta Underworld Farflung Salvatore Spitale Irving Bitz Col. Lindbergh Kdnaping Morris Rosner Lindbergh

Trim in Black Silk Suit with Bolero Style

A black silk bolero suit is paired with a light blue blouse featuring black and white trimming. A rough straw hat in black completes the ensemble.

No Arrests Reported in County

There were no arrests reported in the county. The sheriff’s department released an official statement noting no incidents requiring detainment or custody changes in the period covered.

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First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Auxili First Methodist W. M Central Methodist West Decatur Ninth Street Methodist Baptist Central Baptist Southside Baptist Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Juvenilé Music Study Club Central P.T. A Uv. D. Oc Mothers Club Perry Street Raturday Shakespear Club Steele Merie Ball The Birmingham News Peterson Central Methodist Church John W. Jones Peter M. Dennis Cullman Coterie Club Ratliffe Scherer Paul Scherer Lester Corbett James Ratliffe Johnston Street Bridge J. W. Shealey Ratcliffe Charles Harvey Shealey Sam Rogers Rufe Warren Horace Levin Taylor Ray Irvin Mitchell D. W. Griffin Allville Fr F. Higdon Paireview H. B. Akers Gou Dse Bobbie BR. Wright Little Miss Peterson Strangers Club Paul Jr Anniston Car Lee Arthur Nebrig Macon the Benevolent Hospital E. R. Wright Margaret Harrison Oxford Ala T. V. Harrison Ethel Harrison Robert Cain Inison A. M. Roan San Antonio Texas New Orleans Pryor McRee del Corbett J. R. Daniels Zeno Bailey M. R. Rankin Huntsville Owen Byrd Tryon, N. G Maynard Layman Horace Dryden, Jr Chicago Ill Viola Ward Jackson Street E. D. Bailey, Jr Martha Porter Tuscumbia Erwin Marshall John Condon John Curtis Condon Wiliam Allen Sourlands Lindbergh Estate Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr Anne Dwight W. Morrow Charles Lindbergh the Ape Man Johnny Weissmuller Tarzan Neil Hamilton Maureen O’sullivan Princess Ingram Williams Roy Johnson Mennen’s Woodbury Whitall Tatum Gillette Apto Strop Salhepatica Wine Cardus Woodbury Hair Tonic Kotex Dream Dream Face Sane Ecesewene Cash & Cheaper Drug CO Second Ave Decatur Campbell & Street Lengatts Ag Room Westinghouse Refrigerator Thomas Bank Street Secret Service Page One Zev Nib Castoria Piggly-Wiggly Stokely Wilbur del Monte Frankfurters Evergood K. C Black Hawk
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