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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1930

Page

10

Man Is Held After Negro Found In Ditch With Fatal Injuries

In Athens Alabama Manuel Lee about 35 a negro is gravely injured after being found in a ditch with a fractured skull near a fish fry. Frank Todd about 25 a white man is held in Limestone jail as details emerge. Todd allegedly argued over riding with Lee and left him in the ditch. Lee is not expected to survive. Brown Spencer provides the account.

Limestone Todd Brown Spener Spencer

Large Crowd Attends Gravel Ridge Sing Program

A large crowd assembled at Gravel Ridge for a Sunday sing event noted for unusual excellence. A bountiful display of songs entertained attendees on the grounds as visitors from Decatur were among the participants.

Gravel Ridge Decatur

Rural Carriers To Enjoy Picnic At Swan Lake

J. J. Akers announced that the rural letter carriers of the eighth district will hold an open air Memorial Day gathering at Swan Lake across the river. Carriers and their families are invited to bring lunches and spend the day there.

J. J. Akers Swan Lake

Birmingham Group to Visit Here for Picnic at Swan Lake

About 40 Birmingham beauty shop operators are to visit next Sunday as guests of A. L. Moye and local barbers at a Swan Lake picnic. A unit of the hairdressers association may be organized here. John Patterson, prominent local realtor and legislator, will formally welcome the visitors. Banniza of Crescent Amusement Co and local barbers coordinate efforts to ensure a pleasant visit.

Birmingham A. L .Moye Swan Lake Hair Dressers Association John Patterson Banniza Crescent Amusement Company

Auto Crash Delays Traffic North of Birmingham

An accident involving three automobiles blocked the Bee Line highway about ten miles north of Birmingham on Sunday evening. No fatalities were reported. a Decatur woman sustained a broken shoulder and her baby was injured while delays affected bystanders.

Birmingham Decatur

Mrs J W McCall Improves Steadily After Operation

Mrs J W McCall who was moved from Benevolent hospital to her home after a serious operation is reported to be steadily improving.

J. W. McCall The Benevolent Hospital

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A compact list of crossword clues with across and down entries such as Wingtike Domesticated state of profound insensibility and Morbid breathing sound plus many more numbered hints and partial answers. The page includes unresolved entries and solution notes for a Saturday puzzle.

Great Sermon to Graduates at Central Baptist

Rev James Allen Smith delivered a powerful sermon at Central Baptist Church for the graduating classes of Central and Riverside high schools. The big auditorium was filled as he urged the graduates with wholesome advice for their future paths.

James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church Central Riverside

Mrs. Robert Evans Ill in Nashville Hospital

Mrs. Robert B. Evans wife of the Elkmont Alabama postmaster is reported seriously ill in a Nashville hospital after a delicate operation. She is an assistant postmaster and well known in the northern part of the state.

Athens Ala Robert B. Evans Elkmont Nashville

Rosenau Ford Roadster Stolen From Athens Garage

A Ford roadster owned by D. L. Rosenau Sr. of Athens was stolen from his garage early Saturday morning with a successful getaway. Athens police, who have been catching most local auto thieves, notified officers in every direction.

Athens Ala D. L. Rosenau

Midnight Show Attendees In Huntsville Include Banniba and Craig

Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Banniba William Craig Miss Helen Sweeney and Kyle Frazier attended the midnight show in Huntsville Monday morning.

G. P. Banniba William Craig Helen Sweeney Kyle Frazier Huntsville

Personal Evangelism Sermon Delivers by Local Pastor

Rev E T Town of the Lutheran Church gave a stirring sermon on personal evangelism at the Walther Club in Birmingham on Sunday afternoon. A motion to divide the Dixie district into two divisions was defeated by close vote, with proposed alignment including Knoxville Chattanooga Decatur and Cullman in the northern district and the southern church south of Cullman.

Walther Club Birmingham E. T. Town Dixie District Knoxville Chattanooga Decatur Cullman

Trinity Sanitary Campaign Nears Completion

Sanitary campaign in Trinity, underway for weeks, is nearing completion. Sanitary Inspector C. L. Parham praises the people for their wholehearted cooperation with health workers.

Trinity C. L. Parham

Judge Callahan Taken To Benevolent Hospital

Judge W. W. Callahan who had been ill at home for several days was taken to Benevolent hospital on Sunday. This morning he was reported resting somewhat better. Friends of the jurist are hopeful for his early recovery.

W. W. Callahan Benevolent Hospital

Old Dobbin Now Losing Out For Farming Effort

The U S department of commerce reports 1929 farm wagon production at 40 547 wagons valued 3 804 888 down from 57 081 in 1928. Horse drawn farm trucks totaled 59 837 units valued at 2 460 475 versus 62 889 worth 2 521 278 in 1928.

Birmingham Ala Dobbin United States Department of Commerce

New Mason and McBride Gas Station Nears Opening

Rapid progress marks the Mason and McBride filling station at Oak and Lee streets. Carpenters and painters finish details as tanks are installed and the Texas Oil company plans to open the station to the public.

Mason and McBride Oak and Lee Streets Texas Oil Company

Judge Miller Well Pleased in Decatur Campaign Stop

Decatur admirers and supporters of Judge B. M. Miller, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, are greatly pleased with the reception during his Decatur stay. On Saturday he met many citizens and felt encouraged about his prospects.

Decatur B. M. Miller

Lockmont Tire Chief Returns to Chattanooga

Frank P. Lide, president of the Lockmont Tire company, has returned to Chattanooga after spending the weekend here.

Frank P. Lide Lockmont Tire Company Chattanooga

Riverside High School Graduation Program Evening Exercises

Riverside High School presents graduation exercises at eight o clock tonight with greeting, speaker introduction by Supt. W W Benson and Dr E G Mackay, address, medals, honor rolls, diploma presentations by F S Hunt, announcements by Benson, benediction, and class roll of graduates including Guy Leeman Omer Manor Jack Mason Katherine Massey Elizabeth Moebes Lora ine McConnell Katherine McRae Katherine O Brian Steele Partin Mamye Rice Nolan Roper Shel burne Russell Mary Thompson Christine Weaver Gorman Yar brough Mary Pearl Godsey Jay Smith Kate Speegle Cecile Ay cock Reeder Banks Gladys Bertg ill Julia Bingham Dorothy Buttrey Viola Bynum Martha Ruth Carden Flora Frances Collier Flora Rodgers Collier Carrye Cooper Martha Grayson Emens Helen Fischer Evelyn Giles Bernice Hill Dorothy Holmes Thomas Lee Sam Malone.

Riverside High School W. W. Benson E. G. Mackay Sons of American Revolution W. T. Jordan Hunt Benson Guy Leeman Omer Manor Jack Mason Katherine Massey Elizabeth Moebes Loraine McConnell Katherine McRae Katherine O’brian Steele Partin Mamye Rice Nolan Roper Shelburne Russell Mary Thompson Christine Weaver Gorman Yarbrough Mary Pearl Godsey Jay Smith Kate’ Speegle Cecile Aycock Reeder Banks Gladys Bertgill Julia Bingham Dorothy Buttrey Viola Bynum Martha Ruth Carden Flora Frances Collier Flora Rodgers Collier Carrye Cooper Martha Grayson Emens Helen Fischer Evelyn Giles Bernice Hill Dorothy Holmes Thomas, Lee Sam Malone

Judge M. D. Wiggins Returns From Hot Springs

Judge M. D. Wiggins has returned from a three week stay in Hot Springs where he rested and resumed duties.

M. D. Wiggins Hot Springs

Fragmented dialogue on Trinity triplets and city streets

The passage presents disjointed lines about a triplet remark and a shifted street scene. It mentions a doorway and a “White way” with references to dark streets and trance-like imagery.

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