Weiner roast for Westminster class at Elkmont Springs
S E B Arvidson led a young men's Sunday school class gathering with a weiner roast at Elkmont Springs on a Wednesday evening. Swimmers began flocking to Riverview avenue beach as warm weather returned, and Miss Mary Wallace Smiley and Mrs Smiley head home after a Memphis operation.
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S. E B. Arvidson
Young Men’s
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Elkmont Springs
Mary Wallace Smiley
Memphis
Riverview Avenue Beach
Tourist 15 Dead After Illness Near Decatur Camp
Bob Logan 38 of Chattanooga Tennessee died shortly after noon Thursday at a tourist camp on the Bee Line highway south of Decatur after a three week illness. He and his family had wintered in Florida en route to Chattanooga. Funeral services are planned for Sunday morning. He is survived by his wife a son Monroe two daughters Edna and Mildred a sister and a brother.
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Bob Logan
Chattanooga
Tenn
Decatur
Florida
Monroe
Edna
Mildred
Poppy Drive by Decatur Women Aids Veterans Families
Dozens of young women in Decatur will sell poppies on Memorial Day to raise funds for Morgan County veterans and families. Proceeds from poppy sales benefit disabled veterans and widows, with poppies supplied by American Legion Auxiliary from hospitals. The article views the poppy as a symbol of sacrifice and explains veterans in need receive aid through these efforts.
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Decatur
American Legion Auxiliary
Soldier Boys
Hood
Morgan County
France
Flanders
Double Murder Sparks Hunger for Political Crime Secrets
Investigators probe the Crawford and Spencer killings amid talk of anti-Xid links and a widening political crime alliance. Sensational disclosures are sought as the investigation unfolds.
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Crawford and
Spencer
The Man Who Defied the Underworld
Los Angeles 1931 reports the double murder of Charles Crawford a crusading politician and Herbert F Spencer veteran newspaper man both tied to fighting organized crime. The case promises sensational graft revelations and ties between crime and politics as details surface about their anti racketeering campaign and media ties.
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Los Angeles
Charles Crawford
Herbert F. Spencer
Spencer
Crawford
Hollywood
David Clark
Clark
District Attorney’s Office
Jane Taylor
Albert Marco
Peppermint Candy Delays Hoover's Evening
President Hoover made an extra trip to the executive office after a large bag of peppermint candy. He retrieved the candy to gift his three grandchildren as they prepared to depart for California. Hoover spent the night with his grandchildren and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hoover Jr before they left for Palo Alto.
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Washington
Hoover
Herbert Hoover, Jr
Palo Alto
Harridge Heads American League for 3-Year Term
William Harridge was elected president of the American League for three years succeeding the late Ernest S Barnard. He has long served as secretary and private secretary and will also act as treasurer and secretary during the new term. Salary not set but expected near twenty five thousand dollars annually.
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Cleveland
William Harridge
American League
Ernest S. Barnard
Byron Bancroft Johnson
Barnard
Harridge
League
Johnson
John Heydler
National League
Airman Poised for Solo Flight Across Pacific
Samushiro Beach Japan May 29 The monoplane of Thomas Ash Jr American flyer rests on the beach runway ready for a seven a m takeoff to Tacoma Washington He aims to span the Pacific in 40 to 50 hours with 1200 gallons of gasoline and 60 gallons of oil no radio and no pontoons.
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Samushiro Beach
Japan
Thomas Ash, Jr
Pacific
Tacoma
Wash
Ash
Airdome
Tokio
American SLAIN by Firing Squad in Mussolini Plot
Michele Schirra, an American by naturalization and former New York resident, was executed at dawn in Rome by firing squad for plotting to assassinate Premier Benito Mussolini. He was led to Fort Braschi and strapped to a chair as black shirt militia formed a hollow square and fired into his spine.
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Rome
Benito Mussolini
Michele Schirra
Interior Court
Fort Braschi
Schirra
New York
Alma Robinson Improves After Illness in Pettysville
Little Miss Alma Robinson from Pettysville is slowly improving after several days illness at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson.
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Pettysville
Alma Robinson
James Robinson
Illness at Home of Bob Allison Sparks Community Concern
Very ill at his home near here, Bob Allison draws many inquiries from friends hoping for improvement.
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Pettysville
Bob Allison
Texas and Her Gang Barred From France Over Contract
Texas Guinan, New York nightclub hostess, barred from France due to alleged contract issues. A new Paris contract was expected to allow later landing. Guinan arrived in Plymouth en route to Paris, denying reports of being barred by Scotland Yard authorities and praising her entourage of thirty girlfriends.
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Texas
France
Paris
Plymouth
England
Guinan
New York
Havre
Daily Express
Scotland Yards
Roper Named to National Banking Receiver Post
W. E. Roper of Speake and Roper, former local banker, was appointed receiver of national banks by J W Pole comptroller of the currency. Roper said he had no immediate plans and begins a assignment of high responsibility that may take him across the United States.
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W. E. Roper
Speake and Roper
J. W. Pole
Roper
the Daily
Decatur
United States
Children’s Day Program Planned on First Sunday in June
A community announces a Children’s Day program for the first Sunday in June. Singers are especially invited as organizers plan a big day for local youngsters.
Wright Addresses Kiwanis On Silk Industry Growth
Ernest R. Wright, superintendent of Schwarzenbach-Huber Silk Mill, spoke to the Decatur Kiwanis on silk industry growth. He led a plant tour on Second Avenue West and recounted silk cultivation from ancient China to early American attempts and industry revival in the 19th century.
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Ernest R. Wright
Schwarzenbach-Huber
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Mr. Wright
H. L. Peterson
Second Avenue
West
Wright
China
B.C
Senators Spar Over Highway Director Nomination
Senators clash over Governor Miller demands a highway director. Senator Hildreth regrets the resolution was read with intent. Senator Bonner accuses the Governor of breaching separation of powers and lectures on constitutional authority.
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Dling
Executive Department
Hildreth
Bonner
Body of Holt Laid To Rest at Athens
Porter Foote Holt 49 was laid to rest at Athens cemetery after funeral services at the grave conducted by Bro. Gardner pastor of the Baptist church. A Limestone county lifelong resident he left two daughters Mrs. Leonard Taylor of Athens and Mrs. C B Whitmire of Decatur and three sons Charles and James of Birmingham and Porter Holt of Athens.
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Porter Foote Holt
Athens
Bro. Gardner
The
Baptist Church
Limestone County
Leonard Taylor
C. 8. Whitmire
Decatur
Charles and
James
Birmingham
Porter Holt
Here’s An Alibi That’s Hard to Beat
Chicago authorities state John Tancyk faced Judge John J. Rooney after a patrolwoman complained he was driving erratically. Tancyk claimed a Turkish bath left him too weak to drive, explaining his behavior to the judge and police.
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Chicago
John Tancyk
John J. Rooney
Tigmag
Francis E. Murray
Outstanding Singers Set for Decatur Show at Princess Theatre
Plans for Decatur's great sing along with 5,000 expected attendees at the Princess theatre are advancing. Local officials arrange loud speakers to reach overflow crowds beyond the 1,800 seating capacity. Notable singers from Alabama and nearby states will appear, including Miss Irene Rowe and Otis Hight with other regional entertainers.
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Decatur
Princess Theatre
B. L. Malone
Holly
Beth McGehee
Eloise
Princes Evans
Sippi
Tennessee
Alabama
Misa Isvitations
Horton
Ala
Homer Hil
Homer Bagwell
le B Rowe
Quartette
Union
Irene Rowe
Union Grove
Little Mogell Weaver Ill at Home of Parents
Oakland May 29 report notes Little Mogell Weaver remains ill at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J M Weaver with no further details provided.
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Oakland
Little Mogell Weaver
J. M. Weaver
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Greensboro
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