Murder Clue In Brutal Death Of Fort Bragg Girl
The mangled body of six year old Teresa Johnson was found near her Fort Bragg home as deputies and a posse combed the hills. Sheriff Byrnes said the murder likely involved a local resident and that authorities blocked all roads out of the area while the search continued. The girl disappeared on Thursday after leaving school with another child and was found yesterday after a fierce struggle. a physician confirmed strangulation.
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Fort Bragg
Cal
Teresa Johnson
Ft. Bragg
R. R. Byrnes
Mendocino County
Teresa
F. D. Johnson
Byrnes
McGehee Heads to Dallas for Rotary International Meeting
John G. McGehee of the Decatur Rotary club sails to Dallas Texas for the Rotary International meeting. Representatives from around the world attend the gathering. He plans to return around Sunday June 2.
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John G. McGehee
Decatur Rotary Club
Dallas
Tex
Rotary Clubs
Mr. McGehee
Large Sum Netted For The Piano Fund
The Parent-Teacher Association piano fund received a large sum from a Thursday evening program at Central High School auditorium directed by Miss Sarah English.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Central High School
Sarah English
Tax Collector Hodges Crow Prepares Final Settlement
Hodges Crow plans his final settlement of state tax year collections in Montgomery in the coming days. He reported that total collections have run well above average.
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Hodges Crow
Alabama
Montgomery
Grandma Wiggins Critically Ill at Benevolent Hospital
The aged woman known to visitors and patients at Benevolent hospital is now critically ill. Her condition worsened today and is expected to draw wide concern across the hospital community.
Mrs Baird Improves After Benevolent Hospital Operation
Following an operation yesterday at Benevolent hospital Mrs Baird of Hartselle was reported much improved today.
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Benevolent Hospital
Baird
Hartselle
Resting Well Mrs Campbell After Treatment at Benevolent
Mrs. G. W. Campbell is resting well at the Benevolent hospital today after receiving medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Campbell
the Benevolent Hospital
Cotton Market Report Hints at Low Middling Prices
A fragmented note on the cotton market shows middling values and price pressure. It references low conditions, with unclear figures and lines suggesting downward trends in fiber trading.
Woman Slays Grocer After Improper Advances
In Georgetown Tennessee Eva Cofer, a 25 year old farm girl, fatally clubs grocer Lee Atchley with a wagon spoke after an alleged assault at his store. The incident, witnessed by Atchley's wife and seven year old daughter, led to a temporary inquest plan and questions over its conduct.
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Georgetown
Tenn
Lee Atchley
Eva Cofer
Atchley
J. T. Smith
Miss Cofer
Montgomery Officers Face Assault Charges in Auto Chase
Indictments charging assault to murder were returned against O C Sealey and C G Cargile former special officers of Alabama, following a midnight chase with two Pintela High School students. The officers allegedly fired at the tires of the pursued automobile during the incident.
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Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery County Grand Jury
O.C. Sealey
C. G. Cargile
Attorney-General of
Alabama
Montgomery County
Annie Mae Lewis
Estelle Camp
Pintela High School
Mayor recalls Tunney affairs in Hot Springs
Hot Springs Arkansas May 25. The city's mayor and former lawyer recount Gene Tunney's past with Catherine Fogarty who sued for 500000 for breach of promise. A 1927 conference with Billy Gibson failed to settle, Fogarty demanding at least 100000 and Tunney resisting further ring risk.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Catherine Fogarty
Jack Dempsey
Leo P. McLaughlin
Fogarty
Fort Worth
Texas
Billy Gibson
McLaughlin
Gibson
Gene
John G. Fogarty
Sce
Sam Priest Recovers at Benevolent Hospital After Gunshot Wound
Sam Priest of Weg County remains on the road to recovery at Benevolent Hospital after an accidental gunshot wound suffered several days ago.
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Sam Priest
Weg County
Benevolent Hospital
Dedication For Airport Set At Memphis In June
Announcement from Memphis Tennessee states dedication ceremonies are planned for June 14 15 to dedicate a new half million dollar airport. The event is expected to attract many visitors from Decatur and more than 100 planes are anticipated for that day as the field is prepared to handle air traffic.
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Decatur
Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Kiwanis Inter-City Meeting Draws 75 Outsiders
North Alabama Kiwanis clubs plan a three hundred eighty five word event with 75 out of town acceptances. The Inter City meeting will be in the city from May 30 to 31 starting at 9 am and ending at 2 am the following day. Registration headquarters are at Hotel Lyons with rooms arranged for visiting men and women. Milton Andrews coordinates arrangements and expects one of the largest Kiwanis gatherings in the region.
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Kiwanis Clubs
North Alabama
Lyons
Milton Andrews
France May Delay Debt Payments
The French government could postpone $400,000,000 in war supplies debt due August 1 until May 1 next year if it ratifies the Mellon-Berenger war debts settlement. The move is proposed in a resolution by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Smoot while Congress is in recess.
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Washington
France
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Planes Readied for Sunday Flights to Rome and Paris
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Maine May 25 If crew hopes hold true the airplane Green Flash will depart for Rome and the Yellow Bird for Paris at 8 a m Sunday as plans are set.
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Old Orchard Beach
Maine
Rome
Paris
Seven Members Of Club To Be Heard At Meeting
Seven members of the Decatur Rotary club will be heard Monday at the regular meeting covering various phases of club activity. The meeting is in charge of the club service committee chaired by C. W. Knight.
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Decatur Rotary Club
C. W. Knight
Officiers Named by Local Masons in Decatur Chapter
Decatur Chapter No 38 Royal Arch Masons elected officers for the coming year led by J O Colvard as high priest and E T Rushing as king, with I M Pettey scribe and C F Parkinson listed among the veil and secretary posts. The text notes a successful year and high enthusiasm for the lodge’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Royal Arch Masons
J. O. Colvard
E.T. Rushing
King
I. M. Pettey
H. L. Thornton
Bryan McAfee
Frank Justice
Royal Arch
Joe Brown
R. A. Nunn
C. F. Perry
Charles Sittason
T. A. Bowles Teasurer
A. C. McKnight
Sentinel
Lodge
Thirteen Await Court on Traffic Code Violations
Thirteen defendants appeared in city courts over the past two days on traffic code violations, with only two scheduled for trial this morning and eleven in court Friday. Police press for strict enforcement of all traffic signals and stop signs across streets beyond illuminated intersections.
West Palm Beach Guardian Visits Local Relatives
O F Lowery and family from West Palm Beach Florida arrive Sunday for a few days visit with relatives. Mr Lowery is now stationed at the Florida point in the coast guard service.
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O. F. Lowery
West Palm Beach, Fla
Mr. Lowery
Florida Point
Coast Guard Service
Veteran W T New Urged to Attend Reunion
Confederate veteran W T New formerly of Montgomery now in Decatur is asked by Capt Paul Sanguenette to attend a reunion in Montgomery on June 3 to represent Camp Lennox and travel to Charlotte with the group. New served under Stonewall Jackson in the Army of Virginia during the 1860s.
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Anna Jackson Preston
Charlotte
N. C
Stonwall Jackson
Rose White
Osceola
Ark
E. Randolph Preston
Stonewall Jackson
United Confederate Veterans
W. T. New
Montgomery
Decatur
Paul Sanguenette
Camp Lennox
Mr. New
Army of Virginia
Cahoon of Southern Railway in city on business
Mr. Cahoon, a representative of the Southern Railway System, visited the city on Friday on a business mission.
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Cahoon
The
Southern Railway System
Twenty Three Sellers On Decatur Curb Market Today
Conclusive proof the Decatur Curb Market is expanding beyond its county reach was seen as 23 sellers offered farm produce for Decatur consumers. Total sales reached 175 dollars and 18 cents, nearing the prior single day record, with many varieties on display and large crowds attending.
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Decatur
J. J. Russell
Falkville
D. F. McMillian
Trinity
L. M. Siviey
W. A. Helms
J. H. Call
M. Burns
Courtland Pike
C. E. Meinhardt
L. J. Waldrop
Palkville
RB. L. Orr
Hartselle
G. L. Woodruff
Bankers and farmers unite for Alabama farming relief plan
Decatur bankers after Montgomery meeting praise session harmonizing farmer banker aims. John J Flowers urged agriculture drives prosperity for banks, pledging support for cotton, corn and seeds. President urged business like farming and strong credit to bolster Alabama’s banking system. Local reps pleased with productive talks on farm problem and bank cooperation.
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Decatur
Alabama Bankers’ Association
Montgomery
Clyde Hendrix
M. J. Knight
J. C. White
Tennessee Valley Bank
F. A. Bloodworth
Morgan County National Bank
Warren G. Gardner
City National Bank
Roy C. Billings
Central National Bank
John J. Flowers
Dothan
Alabama Association
Flowers
Alabama
Mr. Flowers
Local Pastor Improves at Home After Illness
Rev. George E. Boyd pastor of the First Methodist church has shown considerable improvement today and can sit up briefly. He is not expected to be out for several days. His son George E. Boyd Jr. and family of Birmingham are at the bedside.
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George E. Boyd
First Methodist Church
Pocketbook Gag Defrauds Woman of Funds
Carrie Mitchell reports being victim of a found pocketbook scam in Decatur. Two men claimed to have found a purse with 3 000 dollars and urged her to fund a common pot and stay silent. She lost 667 dollars before the suspects vanished.
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Carrie Mitchell
Decatur
Bank Street
More Officers Indicted in Grand Jury Probe at Birmingham
A H Fowler former federal prohibition agent and J P Clements former state lawman were indicted by a federal grand jury. Fowler faced charges of conspiracy to violate the prohibition law and to accept a bribe, posting bond of 2000. Clements faced conspiracy to violate the prohibition law and posted bond of 1000.
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Birmingham
A. H. Fowler
J. P. Clements
Fowler
Clements
Victor Machines Demonstration for North Alabama Dealers
The Victor Talking Machine Co. will demonstrate the latest radio victrola combo next Thursday at the Junior Chamber of Commerce hall. Dealers from the Tri-Cities Huntsville Athens and Cullman will coordinate the event led by representative A B Boon and the Victor company.
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Victor Talking Machine Co
Victor Merchants
North Alabama
Chamber of Commerce Hall
Victor
Tri-Cities
Huntsville
Athens
Cullman
Talking Machine Co
Recoin A. B. Boon, Represenve
Decatur Warns Owners Over Demolished Corner Structure
The city publicized that owners of the Bank and LaFayette corner property with a condemned burn site have not replied. May 30 is set for repairs or the city will raze the remaining portions. A notice receipt confirms owners were informed.
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Bank and
LaFayette Streets
Decatur
Lecture Planned at Westside Church on Johns Introduction of Jesus
Continuing the Sunday illustrated lectures at the Westside Church a lecture titled Johns Introduction of Jesus will be delivered tomorrow evening. The series aims to explore key events and persons in early Christian teaching with a focus on interpretation and context.
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John
Jesus
British Ambassador ready to give up liquor import privilege
Sir Esme Howard the British ambassador said he would resign the time honored privilege of importing liquor into the United States if the United States wishes to cancel the privilege. He added he would cooperate with other diplomats in compliance. The embassy clarified the remark as his personal view not an official statement.
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Washington
Esme Howard
United States
Diplomatic Corps
Esme James T. Carter
Lynchburg
Lumberman
Esme
Carter
Washington Post
Hoover
Wolffe's Beat to Bring Witnesses for Grand Jury Probe
A large portion of Wolffe's Beat community is expected to travel here in June for a grand jury investigation into two fatal shootings. Sheriff Davis notes subpoenas will be numerous as many witnesses are to be ordered to appear for the probe.
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Wolffe
Davis
Registration for New Knot Hole Club at YMCA
The Knot Hole club registration began this morning at the YMCA. All boys under 15 may join by identifying with the organization and obtaining information on club rules from the boys’ work department of the YMCA.
City repairs improve rough stretch on Moulton Street
Citizens praise the city for fixing Moulton Street west of the railroad tracks to Fourth Avenue. The corridor was a notably rough section prior to the work, with improved surface now evident.
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Moulton Street
Fourth Avenue
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