Decatur Gains 143 in Census Recheck Moves to Ninth
Decatur’s revised census total reaches 15 590 after adding 143 uncounted residents, edging toward ninth place among Alabama cities. Kiwanis aided the recheck seeking 553 names to meet or near the 16 000 target. Dothan looms as potential tenth place as final counts await.
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Decatur
Kiwanis
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Decatur Daily
Thespaper
Civic Club
Birmingham
Mobile
Montgomery Gadsden
Anniston
Selma
Tuscaloosa
Bessemer
Dothan
Mrs. D C Almon Returns From Gadsden Visit
Mrs D C Almon has returned from a visit to her daughter Mrs James Stewart in Gadsden and to William G Ward of Birmingham.
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Gadsden
D. C. Almon
James Stewart
William G. Ward
Birmingm
Opportunities Missed in Daily Classifieds
A brief exhortation to readers to check the Daily's classified ads for missed chances in jobs housing and goods, urging timely scanning to catch opportunities before they pass.
Fourteen Die In South Auto Accidents Weekend Toll
Sixteen deaths reported in Alabama Florida and Georgia from crashes over the weekend. Names include Alex Hertzog 60 and wife killed near their home after commencement at Ariton, and James Hendon Dean 22 near Phenix City. A crash near Sarasota killed Scouts and schoolgirls passengers. investigations and arrests follow.
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Associated Press
South
Alabama
Ata
Alex Hertzog
Ariton
Bertram Lavender
Mr. Hertzog
Hertzog
Joseph Rhodes
Columbus
Fort Deposit
A. V. Allen
Brewton
James Hendon Dean
Phenix Gila
Gurls Monde
Lamar Williams
Williams
Manuel Carbee
Mntheny
Marjory Williford
Willie van Dane
Sarasota
Fla
Griffin
Augustus Clayton Sparks
C. F.F. Wright
Hephzipah
Augusta
R. B. Stothardt
Chicago
Valdosta
Frederick Harvey
Illinois City
Stothardt
Otha Fay
Greenville
5. S
Raymond
Miss
Serial Story Holds Interest
A Daily reader says the serial High Hat is a better tale than Flat Tire, praising the writing by Wankee Sioux Scarberry as truly engaging and interesting in the ongoing Daily feature.
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Daily
Union Grove Sing Plans Are Made
Singers of North Alabama invited to the 20th annual Union Grove sing between Arab and Guntersville on the second Sunday in June. Decatur attendees expected to join the event.
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North Alabama
Union Grove
Guntersville
Decatur
Road Damaged By Hard Rains On Courtland Pike
Travelers report the Courtland pike is badly washed and rough after recent heavy rains. Despite months of re metaling work, the road remains extremely rough in places.
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Courtland Pike
Visitors Reported in Gadsden Family Visit
Mr and Mrs James Stewart of Gadsden are visiting Mrs Stewart s mother Mrs p Almon.
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James Stewart
Gadsden
Back In Texas Race for Governor Nomination
Mrs Miriam A Ferguson Texas first woman governor runs for the democratic nomination. She takes her husband’s place after he was ruled ineligible to run.
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Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Crescent Sudekum plans to sell Crescent Amusement properties
Tony Sudekum of Nashville plans to sell Crescent Amusement Company theaters totaling about 150 houses including the Princess Delite and Star in Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama. Reported sale could involve 3 million dollars amid talks in New York with possible buyers such as Warner Brothers or Paramount Publix. Sudekum confirmed he was in New York for theater negotiations but had not reached a point to issue a statement.
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Tony Sudekum
Crescent Amusement Company
Nashville Banner
Crescent
Princess, Delite
Star Theatres
New York
Tennessee
Kentucky
Alabama
Nashville
Warner Brothers
Paramount Publix Corporation
Sudekum
Howell & Graves Inc Granted Realty Certificate in Florence
John Brandon secretary of state issued a certificate to Howell & Graves Inc of Wilmington Delaware with capital 400000 to operate in realty at Florence Alabama. The company reportedly owns extensive Muscle Shoals land holdings. Calvin T Graves of New York is president with Marie S Olesner as secretary. T J Evans to oversee Alabama operations.
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Montgomery
John Brandon
Howell & Graves, Inc
Wilmington
Del
Florence
Muscle Shoals
Calvin T. Graves
New York
Marie S. Olesner
T. J. Evans
Alabama
Anti Diphtheria Drive In Finals
The County Health Department enters the third week of the anti diphtheria drive with Dr H C McRee and former nurse Mrs G L Corbett active in the field. Mrs Corbett substitutes for Mrs Catherine Sewell this week.
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County Health Department
H. C. McRee
G. L. Corbett
Local Cotton Market Price Notes
The report lists cotton prices with varying grades and rates. Strict Middling at 1400, Middling at 400, and Low at 13.75, 12.75, and 11.75 respectively, indicating a shrinking market spread and quoted figures in old currency terms.
Alabama Ends Great Year in University Work
The 99th commencement program included a banquet where Rep. M. H. Thatcher of Kentucky lauded University of Alabama alumni General W. L. Sibert and Surgeon General William C. Gorgas. George H. Denny reported a 3,603 student enrollment, completion of Doster Hall, and nearing completion of Barnwell Hall and the Alabama Union Building.
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Canal
General Seibert
George H. Denny
Board of Trustees
Doster
Barnwell
Alabama Union
Bibb Graves
Pythian Meeting Draws Knights From Alabama
Knights from northern Alabama gather for the Tennessee Valley Pythian Association meeting next Monday evening. Judge David J. Davis of Birmingham is slated to speak, invited by association president Judge A G Patterson. Delegations are expected from Monte Sano Huntsville Monte Bello and Hartselle lodges.
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Alabama
Tennessee Valley Pythian Association
David J. Davis
Birmingham
Davis
A. G. Patterson
Monte Sano Lodge
Huntsville
Monte Bello
Hartselle Lodge
Thompson Declares Bankhead Opposes People in Senate Race
In Montgomery on May 26 Frederick I. Thompson delivered his keynote for the Democratic nomination campaign. He challenged John H. Bankhead’s stance on special privilege and tax policy, urged public servant wisdom, and outlined his platforms on waterways power issues prohibition farm aid flood control labor rights and education.
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Montgomery
Ala
United States Senate
Frederick I. Thompson
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
Thompson
Montgomery County
Leon C. McCord
John Pso
Bankhead
Alabama Power Company
J. W. Worthington
Muscle Shoals
Comer
Brandon
O’neal
Graves
Alexander Hamilton
Jefferson
Jackson
Matlock Praises Dollar Day Plan in Decatur
J. P. Matlock endorses the Community Dollar Day plan from the seller’s viewpoint. He notes the May Dollar Day will be Friday and Saturday, with merchants promoting trade to about 8,000 homes in Decatur and the surrounding area.
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Matlock
J. P. Matlock
Decatur
Ras
Mr. Matlock
Matlock’s
Alabama Crop Report Shows Rapid Growth After Rainfall
Agricultural reports from county agents indicate favorable conditions across Alabama after early April drought. General rain and local showers improved cotton and corn progress with quick germination and strong growth. Some spotty stands require limited replanting while cotton chopping proceeds statewide.
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Alabama
Hoax followed by Kirk arrest in Pennsylvania
Robert C. Kirk, 20, of N Falls, after claiming his bride and disabled car disappeared, led state police and others on a mountain search. He was taken to Warren, Ohio, to answer forgery charges, admitting the tale to gain sympathy and funds from others.
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Pittsburgh
Robert C. Kirk
N Falls
Warren
Kirk
Seattle
Wash
Road repair finished on Athens to Decatur highway
Crews moved quickly after rains that left the unpaved section in poor condition and completed much of the road dragging. Work continued today with crews still on site.
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Athens To
Decatur
Atlanta Clerk Walter Taylor Sentenced for Bribery
Walter Taylor city clerk was convicted on a bribery charge and received a 12 month chain gang sentence and a $1000 fine. A motion for a new trial was filed and bond set at $2500.
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Atlanta
Walter Taylor
Looting Weekend Burglars Steal Water Faucets and Paint Brushes
Police pursued unknown burglars who hit three local businesses on Lee and Oak streets over the weekend. They pried a rear window, rifled a $34.60 cash register at Lockmont Tire, took paint brushes at R L Parsons Lumber, and removed water faucets and doors at a new Lee Oak street filling station leaving little damage.
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Lockmont Tire Company
Lee Street
R. L. Parsons Lumber Company
Lee
Oak Street
Tate
Chicago gangster mown down by pistols in West Grand alley
Peter Plescia, reputed gang member and blackmailer, was shot to death in a late night ambush on a West Grand avenue alley. A 38 caliber pistol and a drawn 32 caliber revolver were found on the scene as police filed reports of gang feuds and territory conflicts. Two children reported a shootout at a nearby soda parlor hours earlier.
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Chicago
Peter Plescia
West Grand Avenue
Plescia
Westside
Aiello
Autolivery
Peter J. Maruca
Joseph
Joe
Hartselle completes sanitary survey on Thursday
The sanitary survey in progress at Hartselle will finish on Thursday, said Inspector L Parham. Immediate actions to improve local sanitary conditions are expected to follow once the survey is complete.
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Hartselle
L Parham
Busy Campaign Tempo Shifts from Hartselle to Decatur
Morgan county candidates face a four week circuit court grind beginning in Decatur after a county court meeting in Hartselle this week. Office seekers transfer campaign activity between the two centers as schedules tighten.
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Morgan County
Hartselle
Decatur
Clean Up Drive Bearing Fruit
W. E. Jones, chief of the fire department, says the clean up drive is beginning to bear fruit with a drop in alarms this month. Only four alarms have sounded so far this month, as crews work along Second Avenue and nearby blocks.
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W. E. Jones
Death ends murder trial for Dr. Bass in Arkansas
Dr. Andrew J. Bass, 55, former dentist from Columbia Missouri, pleaded guilty to murder in a $200000 insurance fraud plot ending his trial in Bentonville Arkansas. He agreed to life imprisonment with possible later commitment to an insane asylum. The case involved co conspirator William Pearman and four life insurance policies in Kansas and Miller counties.
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Bentonville
Ark
Andrew
J. Bass
Columbia
William Pearman
Columbia Galag
Bass
Council
Boyle G. Clark
J. Doth
Nageem Wielan
Geomeiay
Folta
St. Louis
Pearman
Kan Deal
Miller County
Arkansas
McGee
Texarkana
Crops Damaged by Rain Rushes Farmers Face Replanting
Heavy rains last week badly damaged corn and cotton. Much land flooded, overflowing banks. Some fields will require replanting portions of crops, creating uncertainty for farmers.
State Elks In Sion Today
The Alabama state Elks Association opens its annual two day convention in Birmingham led by President Walter P. Andrews of the grand lodge. Mayor William A. Welch welcomed visitors and new officers will be elected at the Thursday session.
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Montgom
Alabama State Elk’s Association
Sir Birmingham
William A
Walter P. Andréws
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Athens
Dixie
Union Grove Sing
Sudekum Plan
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Charter Given Realty Concern
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Denny
Mig
Arthur J. Moore
College of Bishops
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Dallas
Goeg
Bass’ Counsell
Elks
Eben
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