Athens Woman Dies After Swan Lake Bridge Wreck
Margaret Aylin of Athens died at Baugh's Infirmary after injuries from the Swan Lake bridge collision May 2. Ruth Phelps perished soon after. Alma Crowson remains hospitalized. The crash near Decatur involved I T Beatty II of Birmingham, who escaped serious injury.
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Margaret Aylin
Athens
Baugh’s
Aylin
Swan Lake Bridge
Ruth Phelps
Alma Crowson
Miss Aylin
Miss Phelps
Limestone County
Decatur
Beatty II
Birmingham
Young Beatty
Cc. B. Bouldin
Moulton Heights
Benevolent Hospital
Reichers Rescued From Sea Off Ireland During Trans Atlantic Flight
Captain George Fried and First Officer Harry Manning of the President Roosevelt liner saved Lou Reichers after his disabled trans Atlantic plane struck rough seas about 50 miles south of Ireland. Reichers, about 380 miles from Dublin, suffered a broken nose and minor injuries. plane fuselage and wing were damaged during the perilous landing.
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New York
George Fried
United States
Roosevelt
Harry Manning
Ireland
Lou Reichers
Reichers
Dublin
Paris
Newark
N. J
Harbor Grace
N. F
Manning
Mystery of Lindbergh Baby Case Deepens at Site
Shovel and bag found near the discovery site. Authorities scrape the hollow where the Lindbergh baby was found as experts analyze evidence to identify kidnapers. Police pursue tracing of the ransom note amid renewed focus on Rosner and intermediaries.
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Hopewell
N. J
entrenee _ York
Irving Bitz
Fk Teans
Knapers
Lindbergh
Five Barrels Beer Destroyed In Raid
Sheriff's officers raided the eastern county section Friday destroying five barrels of beer and a still but found no operators at the still. Officers also destroyed the mash leaving no one in custody.
Mrs Britnell Undergoes Morning Operation
Mrs A E Britnell of West Decatur underwent an operation this morning at Baughs Infirmary.
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A. E. Britnell
West Decatur
Baugh’s Infirmary
Dancy Services Sunday at Home
Funeral services for Miss Unity Dancy will be Sunday at 3 PM at the Dancy residence on Ferry street. She died Thursday at Ft. Benning Go. Interment at Dancy-Garth Cemetery on Danville road with Eastern Star and Elks Lodge attending. Pallbearers include F A Boodworth John McGehee D D Burleson Julian Blackwell John Sandlin O J Shepard P S Kimbrough Sr Charles H Eyster.
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Unity Dancy
Ed Decatur
Dancy
Ferry Street
Ft. Benning
Union Station
Order of the Eastern Star
Dancy-Garth
Danville Road
Elie Lodges
Masonic Order
Brown
F. A. Boodworth
John McGehee
D. D. Burleson
Julian Blackwell
John Sandlin
O. J. Shepard
P. &. Kimbrough, Sr
Charles H. Eyster
Godbey to Teach Men’s Bible Class at First Methodist
Decatur attorney E. W. Godbey will teach the Men's Bible class at First Methodist church this Sunday morning. All class members should meet promptly at 9 45 o clock and bring a guest to hear the speaker.
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E. W. Godbey
Decatur
First Methodist Church
Homecoming Day Planned at Central Methodist Church
Homecoming Day will be observed Sunday at Central Methodist Church with large congregations expected. Elaborate plans have been mapped for the day and members lacking transportation were urged to notify officials for arranged transport.
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Central Methodist Church
Attending Baptist Meeting From Morgan County
Several Morgan county residents are in St. Petersburg Florida for the Southern Baptist convention sessions. From the county in Florida for the convention are Rev. B P Collier Rev Fy Smith and D E Mathis.
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St. Petersburg
Fig
Southern Baptist Convention
Florida
B. P. Collier
Fy <. Smith
D. E. Mathis
Weather Bureau Reports 24 Hour Temps
A Weather bureau note records a maximum temperature of and a minimum of 52 for the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock.
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Weather Bureau
President Praises Morse on Telegraph Centennial
Washington May 14 today joined in praise of Samuel Morse memory on the centennial of the telegraph conception. The President pressed in the White House a gold telegraph key to open the world wide centennial celebration and called Morse an inspiration to mankind.
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Washington
Samuel Morse
White House
Morse
Stocks Break to New Low Levels in Market Decline
Stocks fell across the board in New York with leading issues closing lower than Friday. The market showed a steady downturn throughout the day, though no sharp breaks occurred. May quotations are often the market lows following first quarter earnings.
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New York
Juniors to Meet Sunday at Albany Council HQ
All members of the Junior Order United American Mechanics are urged to meet Sunday at 2 pm at Albany council headquarters on Second Avenue. They will march to the cemetery for the annual decoration of graves of deceased members. Melvin Hutson will deliver the principal address. Families of all deceased members are urged to attend.
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Order
United American Mechanics
Albany Council
Second Avenue
Melvin Hutson
Stewards to Meet and Church Committees Announced
Dr. E E Bread announces a stewards meeting at the church on Tuesday night. The personal workers committee dinner moves to next Thursday night. Mrs O N Pepper chairs the work. The women's missionary society meets Monday afternoon at the church.
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Nounces
Board of Stewards
Personal Workers Committee
O. N. Pepper
Woman’s Missionary Society
Cooperative fight for taxes on oils and related products
May 14 New Orleans at the American Cotton Cooperative Association headquarters officials claim Senator Shipstead's tariff proposal to tax imports of oils would raise seed, peanuts, beef, hogs, soy beans and dairy products by about a hundred million. Opponents include soap manufacturers who oppose higher costs for domestic oils. They note U S soap makers cut local oil use from 81 percent to 56 percent since 1912 while farmers’ incomes lag and soap firms paid large dividends.
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New Orleans
Senator Shipstead
Minnesota
American Cotton Cooperative Association
United States
Cotton Holds Steady Amid Reverses at Five Cent Level
The cotton market remained fairly steady for the week with July quoted at 5.59, implying middling seven-eighths around five cents in Decatur. Despite concerns about 1931 crop cotton, the price holds above recent lows and shows some resilience in the current section’s transactions.
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Decatur
No Arrests Today Reported by Sheriff Office
The sheriff's office reported today that no arrests had been made during the day.
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Sheriff’s Office
Mrs Richardson Launches Charity Council Investigator Role
Mrs. J O Richardson of Prospect Drive will aid Decatur Charity council as an investigator and head the south Decatur section. She has been active with the Charity council for months, providing significant assistance to the organization.
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J.O. Richardson
Prospect Drive
Decatu Charity Council
Richardson
South Decatur
Charity Council
Berry Cars Move to Markets From Hartselle
A carload of strawberries including Aromas and Klondikes departed Hartselle for eastern markets today. Another car was shipped last Thursday and more cars are expected to move daily.
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Hartselle
Walker Beer Parade Starts in New York City
Mayor Walker led a Fifth Avenue parade to mark his beer for taxation campaign. Police estimated over 5 000 marchers gathered at the start as crowds cheered Attabey Jimmy and the procession stretched to all day and into the night.
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New York
Attabey Jimmy
Walker
Fifth Avenue
Bond Hearing Moves Slow In Falkville Bank Robbery Case
Bond of $3,000 granted for Smith in Jackson County custody as habeas proceedings proceed in Cullman county. Wiggins and Burnett face Tennessee trial for the Falkville bank robbery. Caraway already bonded. Judge Callahan expected to rule this afternoon. Authorities sought transfer from Tennessee but Tennessee officials refused.
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Morgan County
Tennessee Valley Bank
Falkville
W. W. Callahan
Habeas
Birmingham
Cullman County
Coleman Caraway
Caraway
John Wiggins
Odies Burnett
Tennessee
Wiggins
Circuit
Wade Wright
Court House
Vann
Ross
Besemer
Wiggins and Burnett
Alabama
ACLU Delegation Barred at Bell County Coal Fields
Barred entry at Bell and Knox counties as a Civil Liberties Union delegation attempts to reach Bell county coal fields. A dozen cars blocked the road and armed locals warned that bloodshed would follow if they continued, forcing the group to retreat.
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Barbourville
American Civil Liberties Union
Bell County
Fice
Eid Hays
Erie Bell
Knox
President Rebuked By Speaker Garner
Speaker Garner harshly criticized President Hoover at a Washington press conference claiming his frequent statements confuse the public and have damaged confidence more than other forces in the last six months.
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Garner
Washington
Hoover
Akron youths cling to mooring line as dirigible rises
A graphic image from Akron shows 19 year old sailor Charles Cowart clinging to a mooring cable while the airship Akron struggles to moor at Diego Garcia. He is hoisted 300 feet to safety as two crew members die moments earlier when they lost their grip. The Akron is eventually lashed to its mast after four attempts.
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U. S
Akron
Diego
Gal
Charles Cowart
Cewart
Preaches Sunday at Harris Station
Rev. W. A. Gordon pastor of Westside Presbyterian church will preach Sunday afternoon at three. The public is extended a cordial invitation to attend.
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W. A. Gordon
Westside Presbyterian Church
Harris Station
Cotton futures closing quotations in New Orleans
Closing quotation notes for January 6.01 March 6.16 May 5.52 July 5.59 October 5.79 December 5.94.
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New Orleans
May Grain Prices Reported in Chicago
In Chicago May prices show wheat at 53 percent, corn at 2956, and oats at 22 percent.
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Chicago
Revival Continues At First Christian Church
Revival services continue at the First Christian Church on Moulton Street led by Rev W Sanford. Evening services run all next week with Cc E Lowery in charge of song service and special music each night. Mrs Terrell will sing in the morning service and the Boni quartet will perform Sunday evening.
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First Christian Church
Moulton Street
W. Sanford
Cc. E. Lowery
Prem
Vacation Bible School Invitation At Westside F Church
A church hosts a Vacation Bible School for children aged up to 13. The event invites all kids to enroll beginning Monday the first week, offering participation for the local community.
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Westside
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