Ambush slaying near Woodstock prompts manhunt
Deputy coroner William Burge said he hunted Dan C. Dickey of Robinsons Crossroads in connection with the ambush slaying of Samuel Guy, a Woodstock farmer aged about 40 who died from a crushed skull and buckshot wounds after a man fired into his auto and beat the driver. Coroner J D Russum led the investigation. Guy leaves behind 12 children.
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Birmingham
William Burge
Dan C. Dickey
Robin's Crossroads
Samuel Guy
Woodstock
Burge
Walker County
Guy
J. D. Russum
School Head Is Guest Of Honor At Graduation Banquet
Dr. A F Harman state superintendent of education was guest of honor at a banquet in the Home department dining room to address the graduating class. The event was hosted by Prof H F Sherrod and the school board with many visiting superintendents in attendance from Decatur Moulton Cullman Town Creek Lawrence Morgan and others.
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A. F. Harman
Homeon
Evaigh School
H. F. Sherrod
Board of Education
E. L. Hays
H. T. Lile
W. T. Crawford
Decatur
E. M. Hodson
Moulton
R. E. Moore
Cullman
W. W. Benson
H. E. Williams
W. T. Jordan
C. D. Roberson
Town Creek
H. L.tidwell
Lawrence High
G. T. Woodruff
Ryan
W. T. Tiller
Morgan County High School
Radio Alma Sioux 5 Author Fromarting' 1980
A dramatic excerpt follows Elanda and Dixie in a publicity fueled New York scene. Elanda debates engagement to Greg Du Pont while Nelson Connelly cues a rapid publicity cycle and Suwanee Collier questions motives as a confrontation looms with a bold green black ensemble newcomer at the door. The chapter ends on a cliff with a taunting arrival.
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Dixie
Suwanee
Elanda
Bang
Blanda
Washington Square Park
Gregory du Pont
Carmel Prevost
Connie” On
Dizzy Miller
New York City
Nelson Connelly
Nelson
Greg du Pont
Georgia
New York
Newport
Andree
Elanda Lee
Basket Picnic for B. A. R. E. of L&N Railroad
The B A R E of the Louisville and Nashville railroad will hold a basket picnic at Nelson grove in Moulton Heights on Wednesday evening May 21. All members associates and their friends are invited to bring a basket and meet at the Y M C A at 5 o'clock where transportation will be provided.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Nelson Grove
Moulton Heights
Puckett and Brother Granted Bail After Murder Hearing
Mobile reports Angela Puckett and her brother James S Wooley were granted bail of 25000 dollars each after a preliminary hearing into the murder of Frances Tines. Puckett is accused of shooting Tines last Wednesday night.
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Mobile
Ala
Angela Puckett
James S. Wooley
Frances Tines
Puckett
Advice on Love Letters and Age Gaps For Teens
A reader 17 asks how to attract a 22 year old boyfriend. Boots cautions against pursuing someone not ready, suggesting age-appropriate friendships. Another teen 19 seeks guidance with a college-bound suitor. advice favors continued correspondence while avoiding overbuilt fantasies.
Let Lights Burn Plea Of Citizens In Decatur
Citizens urge action as Decatur faces loss of whiteway lighting after May 20. Alabama Power had negotiated with city officials to fund or improve the system, but council members say funds are unavailable. If no action is taken by Tuesday May 20, the whiteway service will be cut off.
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Decatur
Alabama Power Company
Perfection Factory
Sterchi
Everything Ready For School Census
County education officials announce readiness for the July school census. Maps of each district by Prof. H. A. Edwards accompany the plan. Officials expect a substantial rise in the number of children compared with the two years ago census.
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8. A. Edwards
Trials Of A Dog Life In Paris Misadventure
Paris article recounts Coco the Aberdeen terrier from New York suffering a nervous breakdown after travel and Paris noise. A vet prescribes rest, quiet, and regular meals with later injections. Another tale follows Yoo Loo, a pedigreed Chinese dog linked to Miss Barbara Harrison, who vanishes after a car collision and remains missing years later.
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Paris
Mery
New York
Sam
Coco
Montparnasse
Atlantic
Yoo Loo
Barbara Harrison
Peking
Miss Harrison
Francis Burton —Harrison
Philippines
Rambouillet
Harrison
North Carolina Bar Sees 1100 Active Members
North Carolina Bar Association reports an active attorney membership of 1,100. North Carolina fish hatcheries will distribute 4,500,000 game fish this year.
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The
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina
Blackwell Wins Prize In Rotary Knowledge Contest
Carlysle Blackwell, sergeant at arms, won the Decatur Rotary Club prize in a member classification knowledge contest. Blackwell scored over 94 percent.
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Blackwell
Carlysle Backwell
Decatur Rotary Club
Rotarian Lawson White Visits Decatur Club
Huntsville Rotarian Lawson White attended the Decatur Rotary meeting on Monday to maintain a three year attendance record. He received a cordial welcome from the local club.
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Lawson White
Huntsville
Decatur Rotary Club
White
State Board Reports Malaria Surge in Alabama 1927–1929
The latest health board report notes a large increase in malaria in Alabama and surrounding states during 1928 and 1929. Death rates in Alabama rose from 8.0 in 1927 to 11.4 in 1928 and 16.6 per 100 000 in 1929.
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State Board of Health
Alabama
Alabama Counties Plan Renewed Malaria Attack
Authorities move to renew efforts against malaria in counties with high death rates. Statistical studies are underway to define the malaria problem in each Alabama county and target control measures accordingly.
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Alabama
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Liberty
Vigoro
Swift & Company
Turner Coal & Grain Co
E. Moulton St
Grigh
Radio - Alma Sioux
Central Press Association, Inc
Gulf Refining Co
By Nancy Lee
Nancy Lee
Boots
Marie
Hazel Reavis
O. K
Decatur Ice & Coal Co
Ana
Ren
Sive
Perfection Stove Company
Sterchi’s
Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc
Bank Street
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