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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1932

Page

3

Five Clubs Attend Session with Meetings and Banquet

Five clubs participate in a daylong program at the Wace whaoson session. Registration opens at 9 a.m. followed by a golf tournament at the country club and luncheon at the Russell Erskine hotel. A lengthy business session begins at 12 30 p.m. led by Kiwanis lieutenant governor W W Fussell with speakers including Ashford Todd H L Peterson and John J Sparkman. Dr Spencer J McCallie will headline the hotel banquet at 7 30 p.m. with J E Kelly presiding and performances by Mrs Neida Humphrey and Miss Theresa Johnson among others.

Wace Whaoson Phater Russell Erskine Hotel W.W. Fussell Decatur Kiwanis Ashford Todd Huntsville H. L. Peterson W. M. Bailey Walter Clapton R. Mapes Tuscumbia F. F. Florence BR. M. Reaves Cullman C. A. Grote Ernest N. Hart John J. Sparkman Sam Israel Sheffield O. D. Kennamer Spencer J

Rhode Island Enacts Law Against Slavery in 1652

On this day Rhode Island enacted a law banning human slavery in 1652. The anniversary marks early colonial anti slavery legislation in Providence and Newport where enslaved people faced legal constraints under the new statute.

Rhode Island

Palace on Montonga Island Haunts Visitors and Legends

The crew reaches Montonga in the Apostles group and tours Pauo’s vast estate a palace of coral stone with electric lighting and gardens. Pauo explains her island lineage as a curse and Polyneisa legends loom over the voyage in a foreshadowing cliffhanger.

Smoking Barrier Reef Pinga Tom Pauo Montonga Ione Tarea Whitney Papeete Pilly Pacific Holmes Tropics

Who's Who in Washington: Senator L. J. Dickinson Keynoter

Senator L J Dickinson of Iowa is highlighted as the likely keynote at the Republican national convention. The profile notes his appearance and rural Iowa roots, his talkative style, and his staunch GOP orthodoxy, amid remarks on party politics and a hinted campaign dynamic.

L. J. Dickinson Iowa Cern Hawkeye Smith W Senate Feeeieae

Illness confines W L Hatchett at Prospect Drive

Word from friends confirms W L Hatchett remains at home on Prospect Drive due to illness. No further medical details are provided.

W. L. Hatchett Prospect Drive

R. T. Williams Sees Decatur On Route Four Visit

R. T. Williams of route four Hartselle was in Decatur today on business matters.

R. T. Williams Route Four Hartselle Decatur

122 Women Grads Set for Alabama Degrees

University of Alabama will confer 122 degrees to women next Tuesday. Dean Agnes Ellen Harris notes 22 graduate degrees including 17 MA and 5 MS, plus 28 BA. First chemistry degree for a woman, two BS in commerce, 56 education majors, and one LL B in law.

School of Chemistry School of Commerce College of Education School of Home Law School

John W Jones Recovers and Plans Chicago Delegation

John W. Jones, a prominent businessman, has recovered from a several week illness and will attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month as one of two delegates from the eighth district.

John W. Jones Mr. Jones Chicago Eighth

Keep Off Roof Plea From Mills For Park Opening

The Alabama Hosiery Mills urged visitors to stay off the roof during the opening of the new baseball park. Management warned continuous movement on the roof could cause damage. Press box occupants and park workers were exempt from the rule.

Alabama Hosiery Mills

Milligan Dies in Hartselle Route Death Visit

W. Milligan, a well known figure, passed away in Decatur while on a business trip related to the Hartselle route.

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