Hit and Run Driver Sought in Bee Line Highway Fatal
Coroner Lewis Brown and officers probe a fatal Bee Line highway crash near Flint creek slough bridge. Witnesses saw a high speed sedan, likely a Chevrolet, strike J. M. McBrayer and injure Albert Robertson and Elmer Drinkard, then flee. A bystander narrowly escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Brown
Morgan County
J. M. McBrayer
Bee-Line
McBrayer
Mc Brayer
Albert Robertson
Elmer Drinkard
Flint Creek Slough
Johnson
Drinkard
Robertson
W. H. Hill
Decatur
Recruits Redirected To Camp No 3 From Fort Benning
Recruits assigned Monday morning to Camp No 3 near Haleyville in the national forest were sent there instead of Camp 1 south of Moulton as Cheatham Knob camp fills. The contingent from Fort Benning, Columbus Ga, includes Alabama men, first draft trained at Fort Benning to pass through Decatur, with prior moves from Fort McClellan Anniston. Railway officials say this may be the last large movement to camps in Lawrence Winston and Franklin counties involving about 250 recruits through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haleyville
National Forest
Moulton
Cheatham Knob
Fort Benning
Columbus
Alabama
Decatur
Fort McClellan
Anniston
Senator Huey Long Sued for Damages by Mrs Pleasant
Mrs Anne Pleasant wife of a former governor sues Senator Huey Long for 250000 dollars claiming defamation and removal from the state house during the 1932 legislative session. Court action pursues damages for hurt humiliation and mortification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Huey Long
Anne Pleasant
State House
Alice Grosjean
Walther League Meet 1S Success in Birmingham
The Walther League of the Lutheran church held a successful rally with delegates from Birmingham Hanceville and Cullman. Rev E T Town preached on Mission Work and Miss Ann Clare Carlisle played organ selections. Officers elected for two years include Cat Arnold Cullman president Leonard Werner Birmingham secretary Ann Clare Carlisle Decatur treasurer Elizabeth Fox Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther League
Lutheran Church
Birmingham
Hanceville
Cullman
E. T. Town
Christian
Ann Clare Carlisle
Lyons Hotel
H. E. Wallner
John Zirkelback
Louis Nebrig
Henry Schaefer
Marguerite Renter
Louise Holtman
Decatur
A. J. Holtman
League
Cat
Elizabeth Fox
Decatur Walther Leaguers
Wade H. Baker Dies at 70 in Pulaski
Wade Hampton Baker age 70 died Sunday at his residence 621 Second Avenue. He leaves his wife, three daughters Mrs C A Ralton and Mrs W M Davis of Pulaski and Mrs W J Bennett of Decatur, and son Hugh Baker of Decatur. Funeral services were held Monday at the Pulaski Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Interment followed in Pulaski cemetery. Priest directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Hampton Baker
Second Avenue
C. A. Ralton
W. M. Davis
Pulaski
W. J. Bennett
Decatur
Hugh Baker
Baptist
Hearing Set In Scottsboro Case For Two Defendants
The Scottsboro matter draws world attention as Roy Wright and Eugene Williams face habeas corpus hearings in Decatur on June 1. Defense cites age disputes, seeks transfer to juvenile court for Williams, while Ruby Bates affidavits are cited for Wright. Prosecution led by Attorney General Thomas E. Knight Jr. and Judge James F. Horton oversees the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsboro
Decatur
Roy Wright
Eugene Williams
Southern
James F. Horton
George Chamlee
James F. Hawkins
Jefferson County
Chamlee
Samuel Leibowitz
New York
Thomas E. Knight, Jr
Wright
Ruby Bates
Wiliams
B. L. Malone
Morgan County
Williams
Ernest Tucker Laid to Rest Here
Ernest Tucker aged 29 died Sunday morning at 6 at his home 1414 Sixth Avenue South. Funeral held Monday afternoon at his residence conducted by Dr. James Allen Smith pastor of Central Baptist Church. Interment followed at Roselawn Cemetery with Priest directing. He is survived by his widow two children three brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Tucker
Sixth Avenue
South
James Allen Smith
Central Baptist Church
Roselawn
Car Taken in Athens Sheriff Confiscates Ford Roadster
A Ford roadster and 18 gallons of whiskey were seized by Sheriff A. L. Baker and Rube Davis. The car was found under a shed at Mrs. J. H. Patterson's property near Cartwright. The county man was arrested for violating the prohibition law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
A. L. Baker
Rube Davis
J. H. Patterson
Cartwright
Tribute Day Observances Across Nation Honor Fallen Heroes
Memorial day ceremonies draw tears and cheers as Americans honor the dead and living. President Roosevelt plans to attend at Mido cemetery while crowds line streets from hamlet to metropolis. Gettysburg hosts voices from Governor John Fisher and children with elders recalling the epic struggle. World fair visitors view Lincoln birthplace cabin replica as officials arrange symbolic Confederate and Union reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taeda Action Mido
Roosevelt
Gettysburg
John Fisher
Abraham Lincoln
Swimming Pool Opens Thursday at Malone Park
The 1933 swimming season starts Thursday at Malone Park with pool opening at 2:00 PM. F. T. Adams will oversee operations as the pool has been drained cleaned and water tested and approved. Shaded by nearby trees the setting promises a welcome cool dip for bathers and preparations anticipate a large opening day crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone Park
F. T. Adams
Morgan County Men to Take Civilian Conservation Corps Tests
Twenty five more applicants from Morgan County will travel to Florence on Wednesday for examinations at the relief office. A subsequent group of 15 African American men will be tested Saturday, with 12 more scheduled to be conveyed to Florence for a physical evaluation to qualify for Fort McClellan training. Morgan County must fill 91 slots by June 7 as set by the Alabama Relief Administration. so far 51 have tested, with 52 more to be examined, and only a small number expected to fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilian Conservation Corps
Morgan County
Florence
Fort McClellan
Morgan
Alabama Relief Administration
Senator Couzens Named to London Economic Conference Delegation
Senator Couzens of Michigan accepted Roosevelt s appointment as a member of the American delegation to the London economic conference. He is the first Republican named. others chosen include Hull Pittman McReynolds and James M Cox. The delegation list was expected to grow as Roosevelts choices continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Couzens
Michigan
Roosevelt
Hull
Pittman
Nevada
McReynolds
Tennessee
James M. Cox
Ohio
Decatur Berry Growers Report Strong Strawberry Season
Berry growers in Morgan county express high satisfaction as Decatur shipped 3 167 crates of strawberries, with berries commanding premium prices in Alabama Kentucky and Tennessee markets. The Aroma variety leads quality, Klondike draws attention, and plans push more acreage. Profits average about 1 50 per crate and yearly incomes are expected to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Hartselle
Kentucky
Tennessee
Morgan County
Alabama
Names of Departed Veterans Sought
The names of all departed World War veterans here are sought and persons knowing of any veteran who has passed to the beyond were requested to telephone 362.
Miss Hughes Ill at Home on Ninth Street
Miss Hughes is ill today at her home on Ninth Street in South. Her many friends will regret the news.
White Collar Bandits Feast On Suckers
NEA Service Writer notes swindlers and con artists are more active than ever, draining about two and a half billion dollars yearly. The piece cites mail order schemes, charity scams, fake job registries, and frauds preying on the unemployed, with figures from the Office Department and the National Better Business Bureau. It highlights rising confidence operations in New York City and warns readers that almost every adult has faced a scam at some point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
New York
United States
Ost
National Better Business Bureau
New York City
Part Payment Of War Debts Denied By White House
The White House denied reports that President Roosevelt is negotiating partial payments of war debts. Sources say he is handling European debtors individually and insists on the June installment payments. Stephen Early stated press rumors of treaty-based debt adjustment are speculation and not pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D C
White House
Roosevelt
Stephen Early
Canning Drive Urged for County Winter Food Supply
Miss Claudine Leonard head of the child welfare department urges all residents to can enough food for three months and plant winter gardens. Crops like carrots beets rutabagas and cabbage can stock the winter pantry, with a chart showing three month needs for various family sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudine Leonard
Leon
Hatfield Lake Enjoys Crowds
Hatfield lake resort in South Limestone, open two weeks, sees large crowds as swimmers from Decatur Ath ens and neighboring communities flock to the spring water lake. Owner J M Hatfield says summer improvements will add camp houses and other amenities with only one completed so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfield Lake
South Limestone
J. M. Hatfield
Decatur
Athens
Cecil Timberlake Returns From Brief Hickory Trip
Cecil Timberlake returns home from a short motor trip to Hickory North Carolina accompanied by his sister Idabelle Timberlake and aunt Mrs A K Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Timberlake
Hickory
N. C
Idabelle Timberlake
A. K. Joy
Buchanan family visit to Atlanta noted
Mrs. F. H. Buchanan and her sons Jack and Guy are visiting her brother J. T. Burns in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Buchanan
Jack and
Guy
J. T. Burns
Atlanta, Ga
Cotton futures hit new highs as hedge selling subsides
Prices climbed with Memorial Day markets closed. October and December futures rose to 9.58 and 9.72 respectively as shorts covered and demand remained firm. Secretary Wallace considers an acreage reduction plan with $150 million in rentals to keep cotton prices around 10 to 12 cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Liverpool
Wallace
Girl Killed and Escort Shot in Country Lane Attack
Thelma Martin was killed and Madison Stone, her escort, seriously wounded when two African American men attacked them near a country lane off the Greenville highway eight miles from Spartanburg. Stone reports the assailants forced them from the car and ordered undressing in the woods before firing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
8. C
Thelma Martin
Madison Stone
Stone
Greenville Highway
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Camp No
Senator Long
Walther
Wade H. Baker
Horton
Ernest Tucker
Akron
Moody Erwist
U. S. S. Akron
Anne Williamson
Memphis
Tenn
Nation 10
Arlington
The
Associated Press
Couzens
Solon
War Heroes’ Reimbursement Association
Chorus Girls
Best Farm Foundation, Inc
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Empire State Building
Woolworth
Atlanta
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