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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1938

Page

3

Ten Die As United Air Lines DC-3 Crashes Near Cleveland

A DC-3 operated by United Air Lines crashed near Cleveland airport killing ten people including two pilots and stewardess. The blaze and debris blocked the wooded gully as firemen fought the fire for hours and investigators sought a cause. Among the dead was John Brostuen North Dakota Republican state chairman returning from Washington.

Ray Blosser United Air Lines Newark Chicago Cleveland John Brostuen North Dakota Alexander N. D Washington Independence Village Department of Commerce Brostuen L. Arthur Doty Watertown Mass Harold Texaco Oil Co. Co F. Lickel St. Albans Long Island Barbour Welding Co New York City R. P. Morrell M. Karaghousian Yonkers N. Y A. S. Merrifield Mildred Macek

Fiesta Sparks Wild Rescue Plan On Mexican Ranch

Ellen Dale volunteers to ride into Yaqui territory to locate and rescue Bill Baron and Panola after their capture on the Montoya ranch. Don Julio Montoya warns against armed force while Felix weighs cautious steps, the Yaqui feud, and growing tensions.

Bill Baron Elien Dale Hell Montoya Baron Montoya Hare Ellen Bill Panola Old Mexico Don Julio Monte Felix Panoa Ellen Dale Panda Arizona Don Julio Sonora

Salvage Doubtful After Crash Statement From U A S President

W A Patterson U A S president arrived from Chicago to oversee the crash inquiry. Technical officials will conduct a thorough study to gather details for a complete analysis and will not speculate on causes until all facts are obtained.

W. A. Patterson Chicago

Funeral Thursday for E. C. Quinn

Funeral services for E. C. Quinn aged 54 will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at his residence 1319 Nineteenth Avenue East. He died suddenly Tuesday morning of a heart attack. Rev I W Myers of Southside Baptist Church will officiate and interment will follow in Limestone County. Drinkard Howell Funeral Directors handled arrangements.

Nineteenth Avenue East E. C. Quinn I. W. Myers Southside Baptist Church Limestone County Drinkard-Howell

Wolf, three dogs kill wolf after orchard chase at well

In Tipton Missouri on May 25 a wolf and three dogs fell into an abandoned farm well. They floated in five feet of water until their owners rescued all four animals. The dogs then pursued the wolf again and killed it.

Panola Ellen America Mexico Don Julio Montoya Sosher Panda Felix Tipton

Motor Company's Building Burned at Wetumpka

Fire and a loud explosion destroyed the Estes Motor Company building in Wetumpka Alabama. Sheriff W A Austin opened an investigation into possible safecracker involvement and noted reports of men seen near the front at about 11 30 p m. The one story fronted Montgomery Wetumpka road and housed a display room and repair shop.

Wetumpka Ala Estes Motor Company W. A. Austin Montgomery-Wetumpka Road

Old Age Group Directors Meet at Courthouse

Alabama Old Age Association directors plan a Thursday 7 30 gathering at the courthouse. Chairman J Patterson announced a mass meeting of association members at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon at the courthouse.

Alabama Old Age Association J. Patterson Patterson

Honor Court Convenes for Decatur Scouts Meeting

The regular monthly Boy Scouts of America Honor Court for the Decatur district met at Riverside High School. J W Wyker Jr chaired, Scout Bobby Wilda opened with the oath. Badges awarded include Signalling to Bobby Wilds, handicraft to Pat Godwin, chemistry to Bobby Wilds, second class to John Cook and Fred Emene, first class to Ray Doss with a respiration demonstration.

Decatur Boy Scouts of America Riverside High School J. W. Wyker Bobby Wilda Bobby Wilds Pat Godwin John Cook Fred Emene Ray Doss Scout Doss H. B. Curry Fred Emens F.C. Sheehan Clifford Holosapple Emory Teague Charles Baker Rayman Baker

Love and Law Leaders in Scout Court of Honor Meeting

The text records H B Curry and others as part of a Scout event with Billy Duncan leading a benediction. Acting chair Wyker announces W B Floyd to chair the court of honor from August. A post meeting plans Kiwanis wether roast for city Scouts and notes many scouters present.

H. B. Curry F. C. Sheehan Ray Doss Clifford Halesapple Billy Duncan Wyker W. B. Floyd Goodyear Mill Court of Honor Kiwanis Club B. &. Norris Emerson Lucas J. W. Wyker,Jr W. E B. Floyd W. T. Jordan Paul Dix George O. Divine John Felix White Meredith Woodall George Porter E. B. Teague Lawson Davidson Eb, B. Pen- Secter Bob Hunter E. EB. Speer, Jr

Fishermen to Battle Japs in Alaska Conflict

Angry Alaskan fishermen prepared to arm today as the Pacific Coast Codfish Company announced it would ship 24 high powered rifles and ammunition to crews aboard two American ships in Bristol Bay. The Alaskan fishermen's union vowed immediate reinforcements aboard Mt. McKinley and Le Merced to northern waters. William Hicker said the fishermen are angry and will take action to drive the Japanese out amid reports of Japanese boats near the shore.

Mt. McKinley le Merced Alaska William Hicker The Union Japan U. S Alaskan

Plane Crash Near Vanderhoof Kills Passenger

Pacific Airways mechanic Bill Martin trekked 26 hours to Fort St. James to report a fatal crash. Victim Dan Miner of Fort St. James died. passengers Mrs. Allen Bast of Vancouver and pilot Charles B. Elliott of Vancouver injured. Martin sustained scalp injuries.

Vanderhoof B. C Bill Martin Pacific Airways Fort St. James Here Martin Dan Miner Allen Bast Charles B. Elliott Vancouver

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