Daniels Loses Tilt In Session Reports Hint
Dallas May 17 AP A rift in the temperance committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church South over the liquor report led by former Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels sparked expected conflicts. The Cannon report and Daniels objections fueled debate as Bishop Cannon faced questions and Daniels signaled a minority report. The conference also voted to add three bishops to the college, with ballots to be held next week.
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Dallas
Texas
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Daniels
James Cannon, Jr
Temperance Board of
Church
Cannon
A. Co
George S. Jones
Georgia
Bishop Cannon
New York
Temperance
Rist
Jones
Committee On
Kiwanis Committee Reviews 8000 Census Cards
The Kiwanis public affairs committee screened about 8,000 cards to locate individuals missed by census enumerators. Missed residents will be interviewed promptly, with Fussell urging residents to report any in doubt to have their names checked.
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Kiwanis Club
W. Ww. Fussell
Comyn
Decatur
Patterson to resume drive for Democratic nomination
Judge A. G. Patterson, back from a business mission for the Alabama Hosiery Mill, says he will renew his campaign in the district. He met Congressman Almon in Washington and reports an encouraging outlook, stating American industry faces financial difficulties before a new era of prosperity. Patterson notes hosiery, though hurt, fared better than other eastern textile centers.
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A. G. Patterson
Philadelphia
Reading
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Judge Patterson
Washington
Almon
Con
Patterson
Madison County Politics Roar Ahead of August Primaries
Citizens in Madison County report heated political mood as both independents and Democrats field tickets. Two separate August primaries will determine candidates who advance to the November elections.
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Madison County
Morgan Countians
Huntsville
Mrs. Nannie Motes Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. Nannie Motes wife of John F. Motes died Friday at 10 a.m. at the Skeggs plantation near Priceville. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 at Friendship church with Rev. Syd Berry officiating. Interment followed in the chapel cemetery. She leaves her husband four sons William Motes of Memphis John Motes of Somerville Andrew and Raymond Motes of Owens Cross Roads Madison County and one daughter Mrs Farrish Dukes of Decatur Route 2. The death came as a shock after a short illness.
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Nannie Motes
John F. Motes
Skeggs Plantation
Priceville
Friendship Church
V. Syd Berry
Chapel Cemetery
Brown
William Motes
Memphis
John Motes
Somerville
Andrew
Raymond Motes
Owens Cross Roads
Madison County
Farrish Dukes
Decatur
Celebration of Parish House Anniversary
Rain shortened outdoor parish event at John s Church moved indoors to the parish house. Members and friends gathered to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the church s founding and mark the milestone with fellowship and indoor activities.
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G&j. John’s Church
Navenellen
White Way Lights Face Cutoff on May 20 in Decatur
Garner Pride of Alabama Power warns Decatur council that the white way lighting could go dark on May 20 unless the city acts. A proposal calls for a new extended system from Church and Bank streets to Lee Street and the Y M C A, costing about 6500 dollars with 3500 dollars annual maintenance. The city, short of funds, has yet to decide on funding or whether to reuse old standards.
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Board of Mayor
Decatur
White Way
Garner Pride
Alabama Power Company
Pride
Lee Street
Church Street
Bank Street
Lee
Second Avenue
Avenue
Mr. Pride
Morgan Farmers Rally for Help at Valley Experiment Station
Fred Stewart head of the Tennessee Valley agricultural experiment station at Belle Mina Mooreville Limestone county said most visitors to the station came from Morgan county. He urged Morgan residents and farmers from all Tennessee Valley counties to attend the Tanner Kiwanis farm meeting to hear more.
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Fred Stewart
Tennessee Valley Agricultural Experiment Station
Belle Mina- Mooresville
Limestone County
Morgan County
Mr. Stewart
Tennessee Valley
Tanner
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Examination Of Feline Head For Hydrophobia
Neal Norman of 310 Canal Street carried to the state laboratory the head of a cat this morning to determine if the feline was a hydrophobia victim. The cat had been sick for several days, refused food and drink before dying.
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Neal Norman
Canal Street
State Laboratory
Fine reports in diphtheria war
The county immunized 238 children over five days despite rain and slick roads. Dr H C McRee gave 175 toxoid shots and nurse Mrs Catherine Sewell 63. McRee also administered 20 typhoid shots while Sewell gave 15, totaling 35. Work will continue for two more weeks to immunize more residents.
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H. C. McRee
Catherine Sewell
County Clinic for Crippled Children Set for June 13
The Limestone county health offices announce an upcoming clinic for crippled children on June 13 at the county health offices. Officials urge parents of crippled children in the county to attend to access available treatments.
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Limestone County
May Postpone Special Term of Cullman County Court
The Cullman County Circuit Court may delay its special session planned for Monday under Judge W. W. Callahan due to illness. The court intended to address charges against several men practicing medicine without state licenses.
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Cullman County
W. W. Callahan
Cullman
Local Market Quotes Show Mixed Middling Prices
Market page records local quotes for cotton likely showing strict middling at 14.00, middling at 13.75, and lower grades around 12.75 with slight shifts in tone. No explicit date or event noted.
Tanner Farm Meeting Draws Largest Kiwanis Crowd
Decatur Kiwanis club opened its farm meeting season with a well attended event at Tanner high school. J W Clapton led the agricultural committee as Decatur visitors and Tanner residents enjoyed joint programs and club singing despite bad weather.
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Tanner
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Agricultural Committee
J. W. Clapton
Tanner High School
Kiwanis Club
Decatur
Rabies Found in Canine Head at State Lab
Examination of a stray dog brought to the state laboratory by Arthur Long showed rabies. The dog, which had bitten another dog and chickens at the Long home and attempted to bite Mr Long, prompted the test result.
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State Laboratory
Arthur Long
Long
Health Officers to Attend Alabama Meeting in Birmingham
Dr H C McRee county health officer plans to attend the spring session of Alabama county health officers in Birmingham next Monday. The meeting will discuss many vital matters for the medicos.
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H. C. McRee
Alabama County Health Officers
Birmingham
Court Term To Convene In Hartselle May Twenty Sixth
Morgan county officials say next week will pass without court sessions. On Monday May 26 the May term of County Court will be convened at Hartselle with Judge W T Lowe expected to dispose of many cases pending.
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Morgan County
Hartselle
W. T. Lowe
Negro assailant captured after 48 hour man hunt
Willie Campbell of Columbus Georgia, identified as Marion Goodman Southern railway officer attacker, was wounded with three bullets and captured by a 100 man posse near Bitter Creek Wartburg Tennessee. He confessed to the crime and surrendered after officers recovered Goodmans pistol. Goodman remains hospitalized with stab wounds but has a fighting chance.
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Oakdale
Tenn
Marion Goodman
Southern Railway
Morgan County
Wartburg
Willie Campbell
Columbus
Bitter Creek
Goodman
Gran Davis
Chattanooga
Ife
Decatur Urges Immediate Census Submissions to Reach Goal
Civic leaders seek names of residents potentially missed by census takers to push total toward 16,000. They warn time is near and urge immediate reporting to enable substantial additions to the census total.
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Decatur
Former Judge Brady Convicted of Murder in Texas
John W. Brady a former Texas appeals court judge was convicted and sentenced to three years in prison for the murder of Lelia Highsmith in Austin last November. The second trial moved from Austin after an earlier hung jury and featured testimony on an alleged insanity defense and Brady’s alleged affair with the stenographer.
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Dallas
Texas
John W. Brady
Texas Appeals Court
Lehlia Highsmith
Austin
Brady
Miss
Timony
Ady
Miss Highsmith
Tax List To Be Published By Tax Collector Hodges
Tax Collector Hodges announced publication of the delinquent tax list next week. All persons owing taxes are urged to pay the amount due by Monday to avoid additional costs.
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Hodges Crow
Reduction Seen In Typhoid Fever
A notable drop in typhoid cases is reported by the health department to Dr. A J Perolio. In April 1929 there were thirty three cases, compared with thirteen in April this year, signaling improved public health.
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Sta Health Department
A. J. Perolio
State Laboratory
Pythians Set Two Day Grand Lodge Session in Montgomery
Decatur Pythians anticipate the Grand Lodge meeting in Montgomery for a two day session with reports on activity from the past year to be submitted.
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Decatur Pythians
Grand Lodge
Montgomery
Favorite Gallant Fox Aims For Derby Victory At Churchill Downs
Fifteen three year olds, led by Gallant Fox with Earl Sande riding, contest the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with odds of 7 to 5. Tannery, Edward Pritchard's Chestnut, stands at 3 to 1 as Busy withdraws from the field before a 70,000 strong crowd despite unsettled weather. Buckeye Poet figures among eastern-guarded contenders as locals eye a chance to spoil the East West showdown.
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Louisville
J. D. Repress
Busy
Gallant Fox
Earl Sande
Tannery
Edward P. Pritchard
West
Churchill Downs
Sande
Hope
Edward Chard
Epworth League to Observe Anniversary At Central Methodist
The Epworth League of the Central Methodist church will observe its anniversary Sunday evening with the pastor leading the service. A large attendance is anticipated.
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Epworth League of the
Central Methodist Church
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