Prospective Prospect for Local Abattoir Construction
H J Thrasher of Mont Pymery and Dr H C McRee discuss a possible new abattoir in the area with estimates of 5 000 dollars to build and equip. A state health official says the venture could serve Decatur and surrounding counties, reducing shipping costs and expanding local meat processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Thrasher
Mont- Pymery
Sag State Health
X. Thrasher
H. C. McRee
Rt. M. K.” Heath
County Health
Thrasher and Associates Co
Disher
Decetys
Thashe
Birmingham
Hartselle
Decatur
Huntsville
Florence
Thrasher
Aged Woman Found Dead in Bed at 707 Fifth Ave
Mrs. Susan M. Huntington aged about 80 was found dead in bed this morning at 8 o'clock in the residence of Mr. Henderson 707 Fifth avenue W cause heart trouble. She had been ill about a week but was better yesterday. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 30 p.m. at the residence conducted by Rev E N Hart Westminster Presbyterian Church of which she was a member. Pallbearers named L B Wyatt A D Jervis Henry Hartung Lamar Penney Clifton Penney and J J Solomon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan M. Huntington
E. N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Huntington
L. B. Wyatt
A. D. Jervis
Henry Hartung
Lamar Penney
Clifton Penney
J. J. Solomon
Local Cotton Prices Reported for Middling and Low Grade
Local cotton market lists middling at 20.00 with a bid of 20.25 and low classes near 19.00. Quotations include various grades and staple figures from regional buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Striet Pk
Striet Lowrie, Ete
Lowrie Caggdlanes Bevlmaiers
Board names trio to appraise highway condemnation losses
Probate Judge A G Patterson named Aubrey M Dunnaway D A Sloane and W E Baldwin as commissioners to appraise damages and compensation for property owners in the Decatur Hartselle highway right of way condemnation. The appraisers must qualify within five days after oaths, then file their report to the probate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Patterson
Decatur
Hartselle
Aubrey M. Dunnaway
D. A. Sloane
W. E. Baldwin
Flint
Dunnaway
County Board of Revenue
Sloane
Morgan County
Baldwin
Court Internets Home Brew Law
Alabama Court of Appeals reverses conviction of J. B. Grant DeKalb County for possession of home brew. To convict, evidence must show fermented beverage or intoxicating nature. Case outlines standard for defining prohibited home brew under prohibition law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Court of Appeals
J. B. Grant
DeKalb County
Power Officials Visit Decatur for Trade Conference
A group of Alabama Power Company officials attended a trades conference at the Lyons hotel in Decatur. Luncheon guests included A. B. Collins of Birmingham commercial manager J. B. Sullivan Birmingham assistant commercial manager J. O. Henkel Huntsville division manager J. P. Brown Huntsville division sales supervisor Gordon Smith Birmingham vice president Mathews Electric Battery Supply Mr. Driscoll of Atlanta district sales manager General Electric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Power Company
Lyons Hotel
A. B. Collins
Birmingham
J. 8. Sullivan
J. O. Henkel
Huntsville
J. P. Brown
Gordon Smith
Mathews Electric Battery Supply Company
Mr. Driscoll
Atlanta
General Electric Company
River Rising Prompts Local Readings Near Flood Stage
The Tennessee river continued to rise with a local gauge reading of 7.8 feet as authorities monitor potential flood impacts on nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee River
Capital Stock Increase for Decatur Housing Co
Thirty men in pairs worked to raise the authorized capital from 60000 to 112000 and paid in capital from 19200 to the same total for the Decatur Building and Improvement Corporation. The aim is to supply housing for textile workers at the Connecticut Mills plant to enable expansion. The committee will report progress at the Tennessee Valley Bank building, and lists of names have been provided to solicit stock as the firm plans at least 50 more houses. Incorporation papers filed in probate court. officers named include John W. White president and J W Wyker vice president with Thomas A Bowles and others as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Building and Improvement Corporation
Connecticut Mills Company
Tennessee Valley Bank
Building Corporation
John W. White
J. W. Wyker
Thomas A. Bowles
J. W Wyker
John C. White
A. H. Hoff
Charles Pestle
W. W. Fussell
Norris Fails to Secure Muscle Shoals Vote in Senate
Senator Norris of Nebraska fails to obtain a vote on the Muscle Shoals legislation as Senators Blease of South Carolina and Bruce of Maryland block discussion of the conference report. Norris proposes more time for opponents, but Bruce and Blease resist with adjournment looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norris
Nebraska
Muscle Shoals
Blease
South Carolina
Bruce
Maryland
Senate
House
Nebraskan
New Cornelian Court Apartments Highlighted in L&N Magazine
The Louisville and Nashville Employees' magazine May issue features a photo of the Cornelian Court Apartments in Decatur Alabama. It notes engineer David C. Adams, 42, led the project with sixteenth street Sixth Avenue corner Grant Street address and mentions the earlier A Apartments built fifteen years ago on the left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville & Nashville
Cornelian Court
Decatur
David C. Adams
Sixth Avenue
Grant Street
Atur
Ala
Adams
Youth 9 Is Killed After Being Struck by Car
Travis Powell nine year old son of Mr and Mrs L B Powell of Gadsden was killed almost instantly yesterday when hit by an automobile in Limestone county near Anderson Alabama. The child started to cross the street when struck. his head was crushed and leg injured. The driver remained at the scene for a time during an investigation. The Shattucks car was stopped and assistance offered. The McConnell ambulance took the body to Athens for burial before being sent to Gadsden on an early morning train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Powell
L. E. Bailes
Anderson
Gadsden
McConnell
Athens
Health officials seek county aid over health unit funds
Dr. S. W. Welch head of the state health department arrived for a confer with the county board of revenue regarding withdrawal of county appropriations for the health unit. The board had ordered withholding funds pending the meeting with Welch and county health officer Dr H C McRee investigated the action. Welch consented to attend in Decatur to hear complaints and seek possible remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Welch
State Health Department
County Board of Revenue
Fort County Health Unit
Couneil
A. G. Patterty
Board of Revenue
Welch
Decatur
Health Department
Lauderdale County Jail Holds Driver After Child Death
Florence Alabama May 23 AP Dewey Shaddix 20 of Tennessee near Alabama line held in Lauderdale county jail after the death of Travis Powell nine of Gadsden Alabama from injuries when struck by Shaddixs car at Anderson Alabama last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ala
Dewey—Shaddix
Tennessee
Alabama Line
Lauderdale County
Travis Powell
Gadsden
Shaddix
Anderson
Danville School Year Ends With 33 Diplomas
Friday evening May 11 marked the close of a successful Danville school year. The baccalaureate was preached by Dr James Allen Smith of Decatur. Dr W L Spencer of Montgomery delivered the address to graduates. Thirty three diplomas were awarded 12 junior high and 21 sixth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
James Allen Smith
Decatur
W. L. Spencer
Montgomery
Life of Christ Series Continues at Westminster
Rev. E. N. Hart of Westminster Presbyterian will continue illustrated Life of Christ topics at the midweek prayer service on Wednesday evening. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Life of Christ
Westminster Women's Banquet Hosted by Men's Club
Women of Westminster Presbyterian Church will be entertained at a banquet prepared and served by the church's Men's Club on Wednesday evening at the Masonic Temple. Henry R. Davis presides. committees include W. R. Johnson, J. O. Colvard, W. F. Elkins for serving and decoration. R. D. Johnson heads invitation. program by Marvin R. Renkin with about 20 assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Masonic Temple
Henry R. Davis
W. R. Johnson
J. 0. Colvard
W. F. Elkins
Lamar Penney
Charles Johnson
H. A. Wyatt
R. D. Johnson
Marvin R. Renkin
Weather highs and lows reported today
The weather bureau announced yesterday a maximum temperature of 72 and a minimum of 60 degrees in the past 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Just Kids Safety Club Seeks 1000 Members
The Daily Office prepares new safety buttons for children who pledge to look up and down before crossing. In four hours Tuesday 500 joined as eager youths queued to prove eligibility, with many turned away but promised another chance when the next shipment arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nia
the Daily
Juxt Kids Safety Club
President Coolidge vetoes McNary-Haugen farm relief bill
President Coolidge vetoed the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill in a May 28 message criticizing its constitutionality and the equalization fee. He called the measure, though improved from last year, still containing objectionable provisions aimed at stimulating agricultural prices. Congress may retry, either with or without the fee, or seek an override to enact farm relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Congress
House
Senate
Capitol
Frank O. Lowden
Dawes
Curtis
Steen
Hoover
Sargent
Decatur Named Shipping Point for Sterchi Stores
Sterchi chain selects Decatur Alabama as a store distribution hub, citing favorable break bulk rates. Goods will be shipped to Decatur in carload lots and distributed to chain stores across the state, with Pacific coast products moving via Decatur to Birmingham and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Sterchi
Alabama
Pacific Coast
Birmingham
Decatur Cornice and Roofing Adds Brick Office Block
The Decatur Cornice and a Roofing company begins a new brick two story office building at its plant on First Avenue. The 40 by 78 foot structure costs about 14 000 dollars and sits near the iron and steel mill on land recently acquired across First Avenue from the silk mill. Excavations and foundations are underway under supervisor Jim B. Mc Bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
First Avenue
Jim B. McBride
Returns Home After Nashville Business Visit
Rev. E N Hart pastor of the returned last night from several days on a business visit to Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Nashville
Fatality Toll Mounting From Mine Mishaps
Indications today show four mine accidents with rising deaths. The Mather Pennsylvania coal mine explosion reports 164 known dead with 38 missing. Yukon West Virginia coal mine explosion lists 13 dead and four missing. Harlan Kentucky coal mine explosion yields two dead and 16 missing. Kimberly Nevada copper mine cave in causes four dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
Yukon
W. Va
Harlan
Kimberly
Nev
Thirteen miners killed as Yukon Pocahontas mine blast hits
In Yukon West Virginia last night a mine blast at the Yukon Pocahontas Coal Company Number One claims thirteen lives and leaves four missing. Rescue teams brought thirteen bodies to the surface while officials but the total workers underground at the time remains unknown. Gas is reported as the likely cause and the explosion occurred in a gas-filled area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va
Yukon Pocahontas Coal Company
Yukon
Seven Bodies Recovered After Harlan Mine Explosion
Seven bodies were found and one man was missing after the Black coal mine blast in Harlan Kentucky on May 2. Rescue workers were overcome by gas but recovered unconscious men. The explosion occurred shortly after 6 PM as the day shift ended and about 75 men entered the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Bodies Recovered After Pa Mine Disaster At Mather
Rescue teams continued at the Mather Pennsylvania mine site as 164 bodies have been recovered with 37 still missing and five unidentified. Workers say it could take a week to bring remaining victims to the surface while many funerals are held in Mather today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
Four Miners Die in Nevada Shaft Cave-In Near Kimberly
Elko Nev May four miners were killed in a shaft cave-in at the Consolidated Copper mine near Kimberly. The men were clearing the shaft about 600 feet underground when a cave-in occurred.
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Elko
Nev
Fta
Consolidated Copper
Kimberly
Yesterdy
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Hertha Kaths
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