Bandits Loot Two Banks in Beggs Oklahoma Ambush
Nine bandits raided Parmners National Bank and First National Bank in Beggs Oklahoma, killing Marshal W J McAnalay and wounding a deputy. A woman was abducted and forced to help carry cash as the gang escaped with loot amid a manhunt and gunfire.
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Tulsa
Okla
Parmners National Bank
First National Bank
Beggs
Here
W. J. McAnalay
Nelypnaine St . Gite
Oma
Analay
Flood Inundates Louisiana as Breaks Extend Toward Gulf
With 1 000 miles of floodwaters widening across south central Louisiana the state endures the worst flood on record. At Mellville a drowning toll is reported as 40 feared missing near Rosa Plantation. 20 parishes are affected and 5 200 000 acres inundated. Army engineers push to save the McCray levee as millions of acres in Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana are submerged. A bridge span at Mellville collapsed sending Tony Petilala and his son into the river. the boy was rescued, the father lost.
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New Orleans
Atchafalaya River
Bayou Des Glaises
Louisiana
Mellville
Here
Rosa Plantation
Nan
McCray
Atchafalaya
Arkansas
Mississippi
Baton Rouge
Exas and Pacifices
Atachafalaya
Tony Petilala
Wreckage Toll Mounts After Bath School Explosion
Authorities in Lansing Mich report a deadly blast at Bath district school, killed include farmer resident and two identified men Glen Smith and Nelson McFarrer, with many injured. The brick building, attended by 500 pupils, was leveled and emergency crews rushed to the scene as parents searched for children.
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Lansing
Mich
Bath
Farmer
Glouse. Ee
Glen. Smith
Nelson McFarrer
Plos Farren
Smith
Bata
Bailey Heads Speaker's List for Farm Relations Club
Bailey leads the Farm Relation committee program hosted by Mason Ridge Club members. The meeting at A will start at 6 15 with a supper, as Mr. Rountree aims to deliver a countywide tour of farm relations talks, deeming it one of the most interesting stops in the series.
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Ivan
Mason’ S Ridge
Charles Rouem
Organ County
Rountree
Arms Moved To Keep Her Alive
Mrs. T. H. Fallon of Birmingham Alabama has been kept alive for 18 hours by artificial respiration due to a brain malady that prevents breathing. Her husband said she began gasping last night and physicians report she is lingering in a semi rocondition with no expectation of recovery.
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Birmingham
Ala
T. H. Fallon
Fallon
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Bertaud Proposes Free Pilot Role in Transatlantic Flight
In York on May 18 a Bellanca plane Columbia with Charles A. Levine faced internal crew tension as navigator changes were discussed. Lloyd Bertaud offered to pilot at no cost to replace the disputing crew member while Clarence Chamberlain remained aboard. Outside, Charles Lindbergh and Richard Byrd awaited favorable weather for a Paris hop-off.
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York
Columbia
Charles A. Levine
Columbia Aircraft Corporation
Lloyd Bertaud
Air Mail
Bertaud
Levine
Bertard
Clarence Chamberlain
Charles Dindbergh
Richard Byrd
Paris
Delegates Named to Junior Meeting in Huntsville
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce selected five delegates and alternates to attend the state Juniors meeting in Huntsville on May 30. Delegates are Howard Caldwell S G Cortner Morton Cayorstun Rutledge Thomas Walter Morris Sami Stephenson and J B Ratliff. Robert E Condon of New York states president of the Chamber of Commerce is expected to attend, his first Southern convention trip.
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Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Huntsville
Sesme
Howard Caldwell
S. G. Cortner
Morton Ca
Yorstun
Rutledge Thomas
Walter Morris
Graves Approved by Labor Unions at Alabama Convention
Delegates of the Alabama Federation of Labor voted unanimously to oppose private leasing of Muscle Shoals and to back an eight hour workday for women. They also protested a proposed nuisance tax bill and endorsed Governor Graves for labor alignment while supporting vocational training, educational week, and restraint on bond funds. Senator Hugo Black featured in the coverage.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Federation of Labor
Graves
Alabama
Hugo Black
Morgan County Farm Bureau Opens Membership Drive
The Morgan county farm bureau membership drive begins next Monday with farm leaders and business groups supporting cooperative farming and marketing in the county. The Enterprise and The Decatur Daily publish farm material this week to boost awareness as farmers move toward progressive plans for greater profits.
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Morgan county farm bureau_association
Lle Enterprise
Farm Breau
Decatur Daily
Morgan County
F. W. Gist
Farm’ Bureau’ Association
Welcome planned for Nashville Boosters visit
Plans for the Nashville Boosters visit on May 20 from 10 15 to 11 15 proceed with Junior Chamber of Commerce and Decatur Kiwanis club cooperation. The Juniors name Howard Caldwell Sidney Patterson and Rutledge Thomas to handle receptions while Kiwanis pledges help.
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Nashville Boosters
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Howard Caldwell
Sidney Patterson
Rutledge Thomas
Walter Morris
Kiwanis Club
Nashville
Limit Placed On Jr2s Membership
A limit of 87 members was set for the Atar Junior Chamber of Commerce by motion from Bert Speake and adopted at a Malone Hall meeting. New spots open only as old members drop out, after weeks of discussion on curbing membership.
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Atar Junior Chamber of Commerce
Onbert
Malone Hall
Junior Chamber
Death of Colonists Tied to Court Trial in St Joseph
In St Joseph Michigan on May 18 AP reports that records hint the deaths of ten members of the House of David colony may influence dissolution actions. County Clerk A Roderick read records showing ten colonists died, with the state seeking to prove Benjamin and Mary Purnell were not married, despite a license showing marriage in 1880.
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ST. Joseph
Mich
House of David
Associa
A. Roderick
Bessie Woodworth
Benjamin Purnell
Roderick
Reading
Benjamin
Mary Purnell
Bankers Prepare for Alabama Bankers Association Meeting
Decatur bankers plan departures for the Alabama Bankers Association meeting in Birmingham starting Thursday. Likely local delegates include F. A. Bloodworth of Morgan County National and Thomas A Bowles of Central National, Clyde Hendrix of Tennessee Valley, and W. E. Shackelford of City National.
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Decatur
Alabama Bankers’ Association
Birmingham
F. A. Bloodworth
Morgan County National
Thomas A Bowles
Central National
Clyde Hendrix
Tennessee Valley
W. E. Shackelford
City National
Substation Construction Near Connecticut Mills Plant
Alabama Power Company accelerates its substation project east of the Connecticut Mills plant. Garner Pride, local branch manager, says readiness will be achieved when the Connecticut Mills Company begins operation.
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Alabama Power Company
Connecticut Mills
Garner Pride
Connecticut Mills Company
Dances 39 Miles To Cop Cup For Black Bottom
In New York on May eighteenth police halted a black bottom marathon after three contestants collapsed. Margaret Miller aged eighteen won with thirty nine and a half miles and received a silver cup, still not easing financial woes.
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New York
Gins
Margaret Miller
Flint Citizens Ask Power Extension to Flint Alabama
Citizens eight miles south of Decatur sign a petition to Alabama Power asking lines extended to Flint. Signers include A. J. Hamaker G. H. McClellan C. E. Layman Bud Strickland Chas. W. Speake and others urging service and wiring of their homes. The petition requests a reply after reviewing the Flint situation.
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Alabama Power Company
Flint
Hare
Decatur
A. J. Hamaker
G. H. McClellan
H.A. McClellan
C. E. Layman
Stan
G.€.Mann
J.-A. Glasscock
Williams
R. .T. Tapscott
Bud Strickland
Chas. W. Speake
E. G. Milum
W. T. McKee
F. P. Norris
F. T. Smith
L. F. Tapscott
W. D. Moore
County Red Cross Flood Relief Drive Presses On
Ashel and Morgan counties collectively contribute to a $3,000 target for Mississippi Valley flood relief. John D. Wyker, general chairman, urges continued donations as levee breaks worsen conditions and Red Cross appeals for rapid funding to Washington. Nearly $500 already raised, with ongoing calls for statewide support.
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Morgan County
Missippi Valley
John D. Wyker
T Red Cross
Washington
Wyker
Red Cross
Kiwanis Meeting Guests Include Decatur Pilot Club
Decatur Kiwanis will host Decatur Pilot Club members as guests at the YMCA on Thursday evening for the weekly meeting. The 6 o clock event will include a competitors night with program under T. Bowles. Each Kiwanian is asked to bring a competitor to the gathering.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Decatur Pilot Club
Nolle
T. Bowles
Mystery of School Explosion Claims Kehoe Tied to Blast
State police report details Kehoe linked to the disaster after a gun shot and dynamite detonation at a school. Investigators say a man touched off the charge from a car rigged with a wire and explosive, burying children and teachers under debris.
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Kehoe
Kiwanis Club Plans Early June Convention
Members report reservations for an upcoming convention in early June. The group, including twenty Kiwanings, confirms attendance and discusses travel from the catur club to the event.
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Kiwanings
Catur ‘Club
Junie
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