Bizarre Life Of Emily Whitfield Ends In Tragic Death
Emily Whitfield, New socialite and former Vanderbilt wife, died by her own hand at Deadhorse Ranch near Las Vegas. Coroner's inquest says she planned divorce and feared blindness, though friends dispute the sight loss claim. Her nine year old daughter is with William H. Vanderbilt in Cannes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Winkler
N. M
Emily Whitfield
William H. Vanderbilt
Moody
Raoul Whitfield
Vanderbilt
Cannes
France
Moulton Visits Amid Methodist Conference Actions
Local residents attend the Methodist conference in Moulton with Rev. Wm E Bean Rev Ottis E Kirby and others visiting. The Bank of Moulton and Citizens Bank plan a weekly half holiday starting June. Community updates include illness travel church programs and plans for school and highway projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hill
Decatur
Wm. E. Bean
Percy Smith
Mt. Hope
Methodist Church of
Ottis E Kirby
Oneonta
Moulton
J. Wheeler Smith
C. ©. McWhorter
Bank of Moulton
Citizens Bank
Nighttime tragedy ends in silent gunshot in home
Investigators believe a loaded pistol with the safety marked as fired caused a fatal shooting. Mrs Whitfield went to bed around 11 p.m. after ordering a loud radio. the revolver’s blast was not heard by others. Esequiel Segura discovered the body after lighting a fire in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esequiel Segura
Injured Girl Betsy Elam Improves at Home
Little Miss Betsy Jean Elam is recovering at her East Vine Street home after she injured her left hand with an ice pick while punching holes in a can on Thursday. She received prompt medical attention and was much improved today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley Smith
Mt. Hope
Albert Tease
Florence
R. C. Jackson
J. R. Dukeminier
Annette Hurst
George Sanders
Bernard Wade
Harold Roberson
University of Alabama
Betsy Jean Elam
Mack Elam
East Vine Street
Athens Merchants To Close Thursdays
Athens merchants will close Thursday afternoons in June July and August. The Athens baseball team usually hosts a game on those afternoons to provide recreation for employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Harman to Head Montevallo College
Dr. A. F. Harman named president of Alabama College Montevallo succeeding Dr. Carmichael. Dr. Harman will take office Sept 1 as Dr. Carmichael becomes dean of Vanderbilt University graduate school. T. H. Napier named dean after serving as dean of the faculty, replacing Carmichael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevalla
Ala
A. F. Harman
O. G. Carmichael
Alabama College
Dr. Harman
T. H. Napier
Carmichael
Vanderbilt University
Alabama
Brewton
Decatur
Florence
Centerville
Montgomery
Alabama Education Association
Lord's Supper Sermon At First Christian Church
Rev. R L Harrell to preach on the Lord's Supper Sunday morning with Bible school at 9 30 and communion observance. Morning program ends by 10 40 to allow attendance at Athens College baccalaureate at 11. Evening service 8 pm by the pastor. mid week at 7 45 with choir rehearsal at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens College
Christian Endeavor
Athens College to Hear Nashville Editor at Joint Church Service
Sunday school at 9 30 a m and 11 a m service at First Methodist Church with Rev W B Battle pastor Dr W R King of Nashville Tenn editor of the Nashville Christian Advocate preaching the baccalaureate sermon Students of Athens College will attend in a body Seniors will wear cap and gown with other students in white Members of all churches invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
W. BR. Battle
Athens College
W. R. King
Nashville
Tenn
Nashville Christian Advocate
Congress activity snapshot from Senate and House recess
Senate yesterday passed a 460 million dollar naval appropriation bill and several private bills while the military committee tabled TVA legislation. The Ways and Means Committee heard William Green and Hugh Johnson call for a two year extension of the NRA. House and Senate currently in recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
HOUSE
Ays and Means
William Green
Hugh Johnson
Additional Help for Flint Sanatorium Reported
Additional support for the tuberculosis sanatorium at Flint was announced today along with progress on the septic tank. Contributions listed include Decatur Hattie B. Roc, Stevens Chapter D. A. R., C. A. Poole, C. E. Poole, J. R. Hunter, and the American Oak & Leather Company with sand and gravel. Hauling of supplies is handled by Malone Freight Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Hattie B
C. A. Poole
C. E. Poole
J. R. Hunter
American Oak & Leather Company
Malone Freight Line
Royalty Honeymoon Aboard Danish Yacht Danneborg
The Danish royal yacht Danneborg carried Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Ingrid south toward Copenhagen after their wedding festivities. The couple sails through the Swedish Archipelago to continue celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Danneborg
Frederik
Ingrid
Copenhagen
Green Speaks In Hartselle Church Sunday Night
D. F. Green of Decatur will speak at 7 20 Sunday night in the Baptist church of Hartselle. His subject is The Deacon from the Deacon's Viewpoint. Pastor Burson urges all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Green
Decatur
Baptist
Hartselle
Burson
Building A Church Mission Speech At Sunday Service
The deacon Mr Green will deliver a forceful talk on the qualifications and duties of a deacon. The pastor will deliver the Sunday morning sermon in the pulpit with the subject Building A Church. All members are cordially urged to attend and hear the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Fire damages candy store interiors in Danbury
Fire broke out in a Danbury candy store and caused extensive interior damage. Fire crews worked to control the blaze and prevent spread to adjacent shops. No injuries are reported in the available excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury, Conn
Officers Named by Boys' Groups in Morgan County
New 4 Her club units were organized in Falkville and Moulton Heights. Falkville officers include Ernest Parker president J T Linton vice president Douglas Manor secretary treasurer William Knight reporter Owen Manor and Arnie Teague co cheer leaders with J T Hall teaching agricultural subjects. 8 O Manor principal will aid meetings camps and instruction. Moulton Heights officers list Harold Aday president Eldridge Cockrell vice president Robert Sutton secretary treasurer Jack Wilson reporter Kenneth Sneed Bennett Mc Entire co cheerleaders with Boyer principal acting as al leader assisting in meetings and agricultural instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkville
Moulton Heights
Morgan County
Palkville
Ernest Parker
J. T. Linton
Douglas Manor
William Knight
Owen Manor
Arnie Teague
J. T. Hall
O. Manor
Harold Aday
Eldridge Cockrell
Robert Sutton
Jack Wilson
Kenneth Sneed
Bennett McEntire
Boyear
Night Classes to Be Offered Soon
C W Rhoads of the Alabama Business Institute announced that night classes in typing accounting and shorthand will begin the new term on June 3. He expects the largest enrollment since the school's opening for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Rhoads
The
Alabama Business Institute
Hardwick Will Head Office Here
C. G. Hardwick Jr. has joined J. L. Wilkey Adjuster Inc. of Birmingham as automobile insurance adjuster and serves as office manager for the local office in the Eyster building. His territory covers north Alabama, northeast Mississippi and south Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Hardwick, Jr
Chas. H. Eyster
J. L. Wilkey Adjuster, Inc
Biringham
Eyster
Mr. Hardwick
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Ice blocks survive blaze in refrigerated store find
Fire responders survey a store after a blaze and discover twenty pests of perfectly good ice cream inside a refrigerating machine that continued to function throughout the fire, showcasing the unit's resilience.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Deadhorse Ranch
Here
Whitfield
Santa Fe
Hollywood
Victor Chervet
Chervet
Las Vegas
Vir Haydon Stone
J. F. Huey
Hillsboro
E. W. Greene
Jacob the Trickster
Prince of God
Luther Gaines
George Carraway
Sara Francis McMillan
W. N. Gentry
Russell Thomas
Town Creek
Roy Jeffreys
Wolfe Springs
Bishop Ray
M. A. Little
County Board of Education
L. Clint Terry
Courtland
J. P. Dyar
Mayo’s Hospital
H. L. Tidwell
Sand Mountain
R. P. Irwin
Birmingham
Howell
Wilbur Bragg
Fayette
Clark Bragg
Bragg
J. Luther Gaines
Baptist Church
Edward B. Hobgood
Copperhill
A. J. Crosthwaite
Lillian Shirey
Guntersville
Albany Grain & Coal CO
First Lady
Ohio
Model Mine
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Willow Grove
Bellaire
Hauptmann
New Jersey High
Deer Seas Hauptmann
Harman
Montevallo
Athen’s Churches
First Christian Church
Rev
R. L. Harrell
Congress
Royalty
Morgan
Hardwick
Commercial Printing Department
Decatur Daily
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!