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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1936

Page

8

Kiwanis Open Meeting Sets Camp Plans and Curb Market Talk

Decatur Kiwanis held an open meeting in the assembly room with an entertainment program by the Anderson trio of Tanner and Mr. Anderson. President Lynne and Winston Alston announced the Ki-Y camp set for June with Rev Ernest Hart in charge. The club discussed the curb market and yard topics, and Webster Milood was named temporary chairman of the agricultural committee.

Decatur Kiwanis Club Lynne Winston Alston Ernest Hart Garner Pride Anderson Tanner Agricultural Committee Webster Mcl

Congress Debates Relief-Deficiency Bill and Tax Measure

Senate debates the relief-deficiency bill as the Finance Committee advances a new tax measure. The House plans to act on appropriations conference reports. Yesterday the Senate considered the relief-deficiency bill and approved the compromise tax measure, citing Dr. F. E. Townsend and two pension aides for contempt and passing a price measure.

the Associated Press MODAY Senate Finance Committee HOUSE F. E. Townsend

Six Die as Train Hits Car in Calumet City

In Calumet City, a Pennsylvania Railroad Logansport local collided with a car, killing six people including two children, three women, and a man. Police could not read the car’s Illinois plates due to severe damage. no identifying marks found at the local undertaking establishment.

Chicago Logansport Pennsylvania Railroad Calumet City Illinois

Indiana Minister to Lead Weeknight Sermons at Hartselle

The Rev. W. E. Monk of Anderson Indiana general field representative of the Church of God board will preach at the Hartselle Church of God. Rev. W. S. Best is pastor. Services to begin each evening this week at 7:30. Public invited.

W. E. Monk Anderson Ind Board of Church of the Church of God Hartselle

Activities of Lacey's Spring 4-H Club Girls Meet

The Lacey's Spring 4-H Club girls gathered at Miss Georgia Dunn's home. Thirty members attended a brief business meeting and read the previous minutes. Miss Erien Rowe, the home demonstration agent, led a mock tea party with Miss Edna Lipscomb as hostess and spoke on Entertaining Correctly. The group sang several songs and adjourned until the next meeting.

Lacey Georgia Dunn Erien Rowe Edna Mie Lipscomb Miss Rowe

Anglers Tie On Same Speckled Trout At Plumadore Pond

Alban Glazier and Charles Chapman, both in Malone New York, each hooked a 16 inch speckled trout at Plumadore pond. They were astonished to find both lines had nibble at the same moment and the same fish was on each hook.

Malone N. Y Alban Glazier Charles Chapman Plumadore Pond

Queen Mary Aims For Transatlantic Speed Record

The Queen Mary surged at sea on May 29 as it pressed to beat the Normandie for the fastest westward Atlantic crossing. Officials noted speeds above 32 knots on the first day with 28.73 knots on the leg to the United States and a 326 mile gain by noon yesterday as passengers wagered the final run.

New York Britain Cherbourg United States Queen Mary Bishop's Rock Toambrose Bishon's Rock English Channel

Bomb Found in Avon Dale Theater Lobby

A four cell dynamite bomb described as expertly made was found in the Avon Dale theater lobby in Birmingham on May 29. A shopkeeper heard ticking and alerted police. Sergeant H A Stapp shot the wire, rendering the device harmless. Four sticks of dynamite were attached to a watch. motive remained unclear.

Birmingham Ala Avondale H. A. Stapp

Ex convict named killer in policeman slaying case

Louis Wolf an ex convict is identified by a Brooklyn woman as the intruder who killed a New York policeman in her Hollywood Florida bungalow on February 12. He was held without bail.

New York Louis Wolf Brooklyn Hollywood Fla

Fugitive Wolf Shot by Patrolman In Bungalow Standoff

Mrs Antoinette Magonigle recalled Wolf's face and voice as he entered a bungalow and proclaimed a stickup. In a gunfight with Patrolman James I Young and a visitor, Wolf was fatally wounded.

Antoinette Magonigle Wolf James I. Young

Baptist training union plans countywide summer course

The county Baptist Training Union met at Rev. I. W. Myers home in Decatur to map a summer program. Miss Eloise Knight of Lacon is county BTA director and Miss Bessie Gallant of Decatur is associate. A countywide simultaneous training course and weeklong conferences were outlined with a prominent Baptist leader to promote the work. date to be announced.

Baptist Training Union of County I. W. Myers Sixth Avenue Decatur Eloise Knight Lacon Bessie Gallant

Two S S Groups In Good Meetings

Two Morgan County Baptist Sunday school groups met last Sunday at Pleasant Hill church on the Moulton road and at Palxville. Attendance was unusually good and interest excellent. Falkville group was led by John Knight of Lacon and the other by J T Robinson. County superintendent Will Spanabel praised the division of the county into efficient groups. Outlook is fine with progress expected this year.

Morgan County Baptist Sunday School Organization Pleasant Hill Church Moulton Road Palxville Falkville John Knight Lacon J. T. Robinson Will Spanabel

London Traffic Precautions Target Grim Black Spot Areas

In a campaign to curb traffic deaths, London police erect warning signs at intersections marked by high fatalities. Pedestrian and motorist dangers are highlighted as grim black spots to reduce injuries and fatalities.

London

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