Court Scene at Central High Debating Club Prepares
The Debating club under Carlton Kelley Jr presents a court scene Thursday morning at Central High School in the chapel with Hi club support. Prosecution: Chappell Price and Burks Hale. defense: John Green and Edward Terry. Witnesses include Tennis Odom and others as Madame Denbo’s breach of promise trial unfolds.
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Carlton Kelley
Central High School
Pizitzva
Odom
Madame Denbo
Oscar Dunaway
Central Gym
Organization of Women Formed in St John’s Parish
A new Organization of Women formed in St John’s parish house with Mrs J Mitchell elected president and Miss Susan Beech Garren as secretary treasurer. The group will meet Mondays in Decatur following the pattern of other woman’s groups. next gathering on May 23 at 3:00 pm at Miss Garren’s Sherman Street home.
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St. John’s Parish
St. John's Church
Decatur
1. Mitchel
Robert Johnson
Susan Beech Garren
Henry Goidel
Wanda Harris
Ellen Hildreth
Peter M. Dennis
J. Mitchell
Sherman Street
Today's horoscope profile helps fashion-minded natives
The column notes people born on this day enjoy looking good and rely on friends to help them enhance their appearance. It highlights social support and the value of stylish self-presentation.
Lindbergh Kidnapping Confession Details emerge
The report outlines Curtis's shifting statements and a New York Grand Jury probe into the Lindbergh case. It notes Dr. John P. Condon paid $50,000 in ransom, handwriting comparisons, and a Tren ton conference planning federal state agency coordination.
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Curtis
John P. Condon
New York
Trenton
Jassie
Lindbergh
Moulton Social Roundup Shows Local Activities
Miss Pauline Free and Mildred Burch attend Mount Hope commencements. Cotaco Union meets at Moulton Methodist Friday. Mrs. Siemore visits From Birmingham. B Y P A picnic at Woodall's Tuesday. Senior class driven to Cullman for picnic. Rev. Kirby preached at Town Creek. Several locals visit relatives and neighbors in nearby towns. Luncheon at Lillie Mae Byars home. bridge party hosted by Mrs A S Byars with local guests.
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Pauline Free
Mildred Burch
Mount Hope
Cotaco Union
Moulton Methodist Church
Claude Siemore
Birmingham
J. C. Forney
Woodall
W. R. Jackson
F. Almon
Cullman
Picnc
O. E. Kirby
Methodist Church
Town Creek
Clay Sewell
A. S. Byars
Marjorie Smith
State Teachers’ College
Florence
F. O. Smith
Charles Adams
Memphis
Lillie Byars
Nell and
Jo Crosthwaite
Robert Byars
Tom Almon, Jr
Kermit Pitt
Margaret Ross
Athens
Josephine Heflin
Boaz
Bernard Wade
University of Alabama
A. J. Wade
Bob Almon
Murl Byars
Elizabeth Vaughan
Decatur
Circle No. 1
Methodist Missionary Society
Littell’s Pasture
Lillie Mae Byars
Nell Crosthwaite
Helen Stewart
Murl
Allison Smith
Byars
Samuel Fergueson Laid to Rest in Trinity Funeral
Samuel W. Fergueson aged 170 died yesterday afternoon at his Trinity residence after months of illness. Funeral services were held today at 11 at Macedonia church in Franklin county with interment to follow. Survivors include wife three daughters Mrs Terry Mrs Morrison and Mrs Sanderson two sons R S and R W Fergueson two brothers E Spurlock and J W Fergueson pallbearers were J T Howell J W Smith W R Jackson Terry McRight A B Counts and Hugh Mitchell.
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Samuel W. Fergueson
Trinity
R. L. Stallings
Macedonia Church
Franklin County
Brown
Fergueson
T. R. Terry
Jackson
Miss
J. R. Morrison
Mt. Hope
Alva Sanderson
Courtland
R.S. Fergueson
R. W. Fergueson
Vicksburg
E. Spurlock
Decatur
J. W. Fergueson
Mud Scrapings From His Sedan Scrutinized
The report notes officials scrutinizing mud scrapings from a sedan linked to Curtis as Governor Moore signals a probable arraignment. Authorities telegraphed Dean Dobson-Peacock to seek voluntary questioning while Col. Lindbergh refrained from urging prosecutions. Federal and state statutes are examined for action against Curtis in the Norfolk related inquiry.
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Moore
Curtis
Telegraph
Dean Dobson-Peacock
Col. Lindbergh
Navy
Norfolk
Heavy corn acreage in Lawrence county signals strong harvest
Lawrence county observers report heavier than usual corn plantings this year. Farmers are preparing for corn while also planting potatoes hay beans and diversifying into feed and food crops including attention to the cotton crop.
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Lawrence County
Weath erly Improves at South Decatur Home
Friends report J. T. Weatherly is somewhat improved at his home in South Decatur as he continues to recover from illness.
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J. T. Weatherly
South Decatur
Revival Efforts Grow at First Christian Church
Revival services at the First Christian church on Moulton street draw growing interest each evening led by Reverend Sanford of Ville Ky. The program features C. E. Lowery directing a strong musical lineup. Tonight’s topic is Our Hope of Immortality, with subsequent talks on The Eternal Judgment and If Jesus Would Come Tonight. Services run nightly at 7:30 and continue through Sunday.
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First Christian Church
Moulton Street
Sanford
Ville, Ky
Semons
C. E. Lowery
Decatur Singer
Jesus
Auxiliary Meets In Monthly Session At St Johns Church
The Woman's Auxiliary of St. John's Episcopal Church met at Mrs. Sarah Jeffries home with large attendance. Mrs. Jeffries and Mrs. Robert Johnson hosted. President L. A. Hobart presided. Secretary Hildreth read minutes. Hodges reported dues. Dennis letters read. Rev. Peter Dennis spoke on magazine and paper distribution to missionaries. Refreshments followed.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Sarah Jeffries
Study of Psalms at Westminster Presbyterian Church
The mid week prayer service at Westminster Presbyterian Church will continue a study of the psalms this evening at 7 30. The public is invited to attend.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Rangers Meet With Decatur Troop At Westminster Church
The Decatur troop of Rangers held a Monday night gathering at Westminster Presbyterian Church with about 30 boys attending. They enjoyed games and stunts during the event.
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Decatur
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Oil Executives Meet in New York to Avert Price War
Attends Oil Parley J August Kessler managing director of Royal Dutch Shell arrives in the United States for the International Oil conference in New York at the invitation of Charles Arnott president of Socony Vacuum. Arnott acts as peace maker to avert a threatened price war in foreign oil markets. Rumor places Kessler as potential successor to Sir Henri Detering as Shell president.
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J. August Kessler
Royal Dutch Shell Oil Group
United States
New York City
Kessler
Charles Arnott
Socony-Vacuum Corporation
Sir Henri Detering
Royal Dutch Shell
Market Stand Produce List
A compact market list shows turnips and cabbage greens sold by the bunch. Fresh spinach and radishes are priced per dozen or quart with notes on peas, new potatoes, carrots, and strawberries. Prices include 15 cents per dozen bunches for turnips and carrots, with various items labeled by weight or unit.
Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Report
Market notes from Birmingham show steady hay quotations with U S No 1 alfalfa at 24 25 and No 2 at 16. Prices for carloads include grain No 2 white corn at 47 and No 2 yellow corn at 48 ¾ with oats at 32 cents. Poultry and eggs: white Leghorn hens nine to eleven cents, No 1 white eggs 11 ½ cents, fryers 1 1/2 to 2 pounds 17 cents. Fruit and vegetables list berries 2.00 per 24 qt crate, sweet potatoes 55 per hamper, greens 1.00–1.25 per bu hamper, Reds potatoes 2.70 No 1 and 1.70 No 2 per cwt.
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U.S
U. S
Nancey Hall
Alabama
Japan names Korekiyo Takahashi premier after Inukai death
Takahashi former finance minister and ex premier is elevated to Japan’s top post following the assassination of Prime Minister Inukai. Inukai was killed amid a wave of fascist terror across Tokyo including bank bombings and attacks on officials' residences.
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Korekiyo Takahashi
Tsuyoshi Inukai
Japan
Inukai
Tokio
Takahashi
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