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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1924

Page

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Banquet Ends Campaign For Y Bible Class With Blue White Show

About 150 attend a year end banquet for the Y Bible class hosted by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of the Twin Cities. Speakers include Prof. Garren and Clifford H. Johnson with Mrs. Johnson at the piano. The evening features rival blue and white factions, blue roses, and a celebration of “service” with a call to build a wall of men around boys.

Rin & Word MC. A Cristian * Temperance Union of Twin Cities W.C.T. A Spegffers Clifford H. Johnson Mary Frank Morrow Thomas William W. Rev BE. H. Roy Edward R. E Direct Association F M Hodson Blue JR. Johnson Blue Army Johnson Blues Ben Garren Sammy Pap Prof. Garren

Road Improvement Drive Aims to Lift North Alabama Trails

President J W Clapton of the Tennessee River Road Improvement Association toured Jackson County and surrounding areas reporting high local interest in road repairs from Scottsboro to Paint Rock and Town Creek to Trinity. He noted strong farmer cooperation, fruit shipping output, and urged Morgan County farmers to join the farm bureau.

J. W. Clapton Tennessee River Road Improvement Association Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Clapton Alabama Morgan County Scottsboro Paint Rock Lawrence Lauderdale Town Creek DeCatur Trinity Albany-Decatur Stevenson Farm Bureau

Mrs Evelyn Rickner Found Not Guilty by Insanity

Evelyn Suener Rickner was acquitted of murdering her husband Lieutenant James Rickner at Camp McClellan. The jury found she acted with insanity at the time, prompting a tearful reaction from Mrs Rickner and a crowded courtroom atmosphere.

Nisyon All Press AN . Ala Evelyn Suener James Rickner Camp McClellan Henry D. Clayton

Inventor Roy Patents Two-Compartment Dishpan

Rev E H Roy formerly of Nashville now in the Twin Cities received federal patent for a dishpan style pan with two divisions. One section holds beans to string. the other holds clear water to rinse before cooking. The vessel also functions for cooking according to the patent description.

E. H. Roy Nashville Twin Cities Washington Rev. Roy Rev Roy

Shipping Gains Through Larger Loads and Efficient Handling

The article discusses moving greater quantities and enabling men to manage goods, aiming to reach the best markets efficiently and profitably.

Woman Named Latest Suspect in Frank Murder Case

The case tightens as a woman is named the latest suspect. Four men including two former instructors at the boy’s private school are being held for questioning. Clues include heavy rimmed spectacles near the body and a sighting of a man and woman quarreling. Police guard the Frank home amid threats and a ransom demand letter is noted.

Ted Cutoase Jacob Freak Culbert Curbert Jacob Frank Robert Frank Morgan J. Collins Frank

Negro Sought in Morgan County Killing Case

Ed Harris a negro is being sought by Morgan County officials in connection with the slaying of Cigaree Fletcher a negro late Friday near the Tennessee river at Annabatua street.

Ed Harris Morgan County Fletcher Tennessee River Annabatua Street

May Snowfall Hits Outskirts of Chicago

May snowfall reported on the outskirts of Chicago as temperatures drop about twenty degrees. Weather for Sunday described as much cooler.

Asociated Press Chicago

Chief Figures In News Of The Day

James Brown coal miner begins ten days duty as Deputy King of Scotland and Lord High Commissioner of the General Assembly. Daisy Kennedy, violinist, sells land in Oklahoma and expands holdings across Kansas City Chicago Detroit with an ice factory in Kansas City.

James Brown Moisetci Daisy Kennedy Anna Lamotte Europe Oklahoma Cattie Kansas City Chicago

Sunday Concert by Local Band on YMCA Lawn

The program announced for Sunday afternoon features the local concert band directed by H. B. Marston. It includes selections such as American Spirit overture The Royalist Waltz A Kiss in the Dark and Roses of Picardy with a mix of marches songs and a Cuban serenade.

H. B. Marston Men of Valor Rosemary Picardy

Princess Theatre Plans Summer Stock Company Return

The Princess Theatre will begin summer stock productions Monday with the Billie Wehle company opening an indefinite engagement. Manager McCowan said the Wehle troupe comes to please the Twin Cities and neighboring communities and make a strong summer showing.

Princess Theater McCowan Billie Wehle They Princess Twin Cities Wehle

Walker Succeeds Johnston as Somerville Postmaster

Somerville Morgan County postmaster C P Johnston 10 years in office except wartime handed duties to Guy Walker on Washington orders. Johnston, a Democrat, scored 96.30 on civil service exam in Albany January 6. Walker, a Republican, took the exam in Hartselle same day. Johnston highly regarded, Walker enters amid broad local support and hopes to maintain high standards.

C. P. Johnston Somerville Guy Walker Washington Johnston Robbie Sample Albany Walker Hartselle Morgan County

Electric Welder Installed In Shop In City Rail Yard

Authorities announce the Louisville and Nashville shop will install an electric welder, mounted on a four wheeled truck for mobility. The new machine promises time savings over acetylene welders, enabling faster rewelding of locomotive frames and other large components across departments.

Agra Louisville and Nashville Louisville Tha ‘Nashville Railroad Evansville

Cagle Enters The Coal Business Here

H B Cagle long known in amusement has entered retail coal by purchasing the Consolidated Coal company. He plans to operate on a low price basis and expects support from friends in the Twin Cities.

H. B. Cagle Consolidated Coal Company Cagle

Accuses Senator of Not Fulfilling Promises to Giri

Washington Maytei Ww B Edmundsen accuses Senator and Johnson of inaction on a cotton state issue. Remarks focus on farmers, dams, and government funding delays for Dam No. 1 and 3 with costs and timelines discussed. A cultural committee meeting adjourned without resolution.

Giri Associated Washington B. Edmundsen Ant Aton Dame Fa Albaye Thes Cultural Committee Alabama Xeon Carolina Louisiana Ford An & Johnson Farmer-Labor Edmundson Cama Res Taylor Nation of Congress

Souk May 1 Weather and Market Outlook

On May 1 the weather is forecast cooler with a weak crop progress signal. Prices edge higher as Wall Street gains lift munis. July contracts rise to 26:31 from a prior close of 84.

Otto Wall Street Actober

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