Annual Campaign Opens Out For Decatur Charity Council
William R. Spight, Decatur philanthropist and business leader, chairs the 1930 Decatur Charity Council fund drive, October 20 to 27, with 103 solicitors seeking $10,000 in money and supplies. Fifty-five women and 48 men join the effort. a meeting at St John s Parish House will give instructions.
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William R. Spight
Decatur Charity Council Fund
Decatur
W. R. Spight
Decatur Charity Council
Little One Called By Death Thursday
Joyce M. Thrasher child of Mr and Mrs Thrasher aged 2 months passed away at home on Thursday night Funeral services held at 4 30 led by Rev M M Newton Interment at Roselawn cemetery under Priest direction Survived by parents and many relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce M. Thrasher
Thomas Thrasher
5Th Avenue South
M. M. Newton
Roselawn Cemetery
Hillsboro Visitors in Decatur on Brief Business
Mr and Mrs W. Turner of Hillsboro Route One visited Decatur for a short time today on business.
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W. 8. Turner
Hillsboro
Decatur
Capone Court Case Details Expose Lavish Taste and Income
In Chicago the United States v Alphonse Capone case centers on clothing ads and items found in court records. Prosecution presents testimony aiming to show Capone’s extravagant lifestyle and lavish gifts imply a higher income than his tax returns report.
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United States
Alphonse
Chicago
Capone
Harvest Day programs at Austinville Methodist church
The Austinville Methodist church opens its Harvest Day with 6 30 p m services tonight led by Rev Bill Scott and includes a Union meeting in Athens. Saturday features devotions, sermons from Rev Blythe and Rev Riddle, a lunch, a play The Road to the City, and talks on tithing. Sunday hosts speakers Frank Philpot and Miss Mary Riddle, a pageant Esther, and a churchwide offering of first fruits with farm products on display.
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Austinville
Bill Scott
Athens
W. Blythe
Scott
J. E. Riddle
A. H. Nabors
Young People’s Department
The
Frank Philpot
Mary Riddle
Young People's Department
Esther
Scarlet fever abates in Morgan County health report
Morgan county reports no scarlet fever cases at present per county health officer Dr H McRee. Health department confirms the outbreak is fully abated across the region.
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Morgan County
H. ©. McRee
Hoover Plan Lights Up Bankers Meeting at Atlantic City
E W McLeod of Morgan County National Bank said the Hoover plan for extending credit to help banks with frozen assets electrified the American Bankers Association gathering in Atlantic City. Clyde Hendrix of Tennessee Valley Bank was chosen as chairman of the state bankers division.
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American Bankers Association
Atlantic City
E. W. McLeod
Morgan County National Bank
One Diphtheria Case In City Quarantine
One diphtheria case is reported in the county at present. The patient is in Decatur under quarantine and is convalescent, with release from quarantine expected soon.
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Decatur
James Crutchfield Called By Death in Hartselle
James Crutchfield aged 26, son of Mr and Mrs J D Crutchfield of Hartselle, died last night after a year of illness at home. Funeral services at Bethel Church at 3 pm conducted by Rev N H Abernathy, burial in Chapel Cemetery. Survived by four sisters Stella Willie Maud Dorothy and Sesther.
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James Crutchfield
J. D. Crutchfield
Hartselle
Bethel
N. H. Abernathy
Stella
Willie Maud
Dorothy
Sesther
J. K. Hughes and Roland Grdy Plan Nashville Trip
J. K. Hughes and Roland Grdy intend to drive to Nashville on Saturday to attend the Tulane versus Vanderbilt football game.
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J. K. Hughes
Roland Grdy
Nashville
Vanderbilt
Japanese Freighter Yonan Maru Sinks After Silent SOS
In San Francisco on October 16 the liner President Jefferson attempted radio contact with the stricken Japanese freighter Yonan Maru after a prior wireless report announced they were sinking. The 8,000 ton ship, carrying 40 to 50 crew, was said to have its decks awash and was sinking rapidly as the President Jefferson, with Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh aboard, stood about 65 miles away.
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San Francisco
Jefferson
Cooner
Legion Post Inter-City Meeting At Forest Inn
About 75 Legionnaires attended an inter-city meeting at Forest Inn in the Alabama National Forest reservation. Participants included Haleyville and Moulton posts with Joe Pettey Wade Wright John Ballas Polk Daly Fred Robinson and others. J Sheppard reported on the Detroit convention and several visitors spoke including Dr Sam Snoddy Mrs Evans Mrs O J Sheppard Wade Wright and Charlie Scruggs. Representatives of the Legion Auxiliary were Mrs Walker Miss Jones and Mrs O J Sheppard.
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Forest Inn
Alabama National Forest Reservation
Haleyville
Moulton
Negroes Escape Jail. Circuit Clerk Dies from Excitement
Three black prisoners overpowered Deputy Sheriff Godfrey at Sumter County Jail in Livingston Alabama while he fed them and fled. Circuit Clerk H. Shelby, who went to the jail, collapsed and died of a heart attack attributed to excitement. A posse chased the escapees, with reports the Tombigbee river swamps were in play by noon.
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Livingston
Ala
Godfrey
Sumter County
H. Shelby
Tombigbee River
Decatur Visit By Freight Agent From L&N Railroad
Clary a divisional freight agent for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad with headquarters in Birmingham was a visitor in Decatur today.
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Clary
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Birmingham
Decatur
Trinity Resident Shelton Among Decatur Visitors
Trinity A. J. Shelton, a well known resident of Trinity route one, was noted among business visitors in Decatur during the day.
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A. J. Shelton
Trinity Route One
Decatur
League approves U S invitation to arbitration in Sino Japanese dispute
Geneva reports the League of Nations council ratified inviting the United States to engage in arbitration over the Sino Japanese conflict. The Japanese delegate objected on constitutional grounds, but the 13 to 1 vote overruled. Prentiss Gilbert would not vote on merits. Observers saw the move as a sign of League vigor and potential progress on Manchurian issues.
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Geneva
Council of the
League of Nations
United States
Aristide Briand
Prentiss Gilbert
China
Council
Japan
League
Control of Pest Destroyer Urged by Farm Agent Belue
Limestone county farm agent J. T. Belue urges use of carbon disulphide, called High Life, to destroy weevils in beans peas and stored grains. Apply half a cup per bushel in an airtight container top with a shallow dish, seal 2 to 3 days, then vent. Use on corn after harvest to kill weevils and protect the bumper crop.
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J. T. Belue
Limestone County
Symbol Of Mercy at Princess Theatre Saturday
The Red Cross film Symbol Of Mercy will be shown at the Princess theatre on Saturday October 17 under the Morgan County Chapter Red Cross. The sound thousand foot documentary portrays wartime and peacetime Red Cross work and vivid action highlighting the organization’s vital role.
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Red Cross
Princess Theatre
Morgan County
The
Cotton Holds Steady After Early Lapse in Market
Middling cotton slipped to 5 1/8 cents per pound during the day before stabilizing at 5 1/4 cents at 5:25 this afternoon, with seven-eighths middling quoted around 5 15.
Moulton Visitors Arrive With W M Daniel In Town
In town today were MOULTON residents including W M Daniel of route two, Moulton, visiting the area and coming into town for a brief visit.
Face Trial Again in Madison Death
Huntsville Ala Oct 16 Frank Markham will go on trial in Madison circuit court next month charged with second degree murder in the death of his wife and baby on Sharp’s mountain during Christmas holidays 1929. The two other children were missing for days before the mother and infant were found frozen. Minnie Lee, the older girl, testified she took clothing from her mother to shield her younger sister. The child has since been educated with funds raised by local subscription. Markham was free on $1000 bond since his arrest last April.
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Huntsville
Ala
Frank Markham
Madison
Sharp’s Mountain
Minnie Lee
Markham
Liberty
Richard F Hudson Visits Decatur on Tuberculosis Work
Richard F Hudson executive secretary of the Alabama Tuberculosis Association is in Decatur today en route to Birmingham. He stopped for a short visit after addressing several clubs in Florence about the association work.
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Richard F. Hudson
Alabama Tuberculosis Association
Decatur
Birmingham
Mr. Hudson
Florence
Many Friends Pay Their Final Tribute
Hundreds attended the funeral of Judge M. D. Wiggins of Hartselle after a sudden heart attack. The service at First Christian church was described as the largest ever held there, conducted by Rev. Anthony. Interment followed in the family plot at Herring cemetery.
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M. D. Wiggins
Hartselle
First Christian Church
Anthony
Herring Cemetery
Indictment in Cannon Anti Smith Fund Case
Bishop James Cannon and Ada Burrough of Richmond were indicted by a District of Columbia grand jury on ten counts for conspiring to violate the federal corrupt practices act by failing to report $65,300 in contributions from E Jameson of New York. Bond set at $1,000 each. potential penalties include fines up to $10,000 and two years imprisonment.
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Washington
James Cannon
anti-Smith Democratic Committee
Bishop Cannon
Miss Burroughs
Red Cross regional conference slated in Huntsville
A Red Cross regional conference in Huntsville on November 4 will feature Rev. Peter M. Dennis as speaker. Morgan county chapter leaders and Alabama Red Cross officials will attend as plans are finalized at the Russell Erskine Hotel. Dr. J. B. Thomas and William Carl Hunt headline the luncheon program.
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Red Cross
Huntsville
Peter M. Dennis
Morgan County
American Red Cross
Dennis
G. H. McParland
Alabama
Russell Erskine Hotel
J. 8. Thomas
Versity of
William Carl Hunt
American National Red Cross
Thomas
Mr. Hunt
Hunt
Alabama Conference of Social Work
Mac Kennemer
J. W. Crawford
Athens
Col
L. E. Williams
Sheffield
Florence
W. W. Sanders
Stephenson
Addison White
L. B. Goldsmith
E. V. Caldwell
Gus White
North Alabama
Third Degree Brutality Indictments In DC Police Probe
Thirteen policemen three detective sergeants two detectives and a civilian were indicted by the District of Columbia grand jury on charges connected to alleged third degree brutality. The officials are accused of beating prisoners with clubs rubber hoses or fists and attempting to influence a witness against one of the detectives.
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Washington
District of Columbia Grand Jury
Dugout Of Legion Drawing Attention At Fairgrounds
The American Legion dugout at the fairgrounds draws many visitors with World War souvenirs and photographs on display inside the gate.
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The
American Legion
Fairgrounds
Legion
Three Chosen to Represent Decatur Kiwanis at Dothan Meet
J. W. Clapton M. R. Rankin and W. W. Pussell were named as Decatur Kiwanis representatives for the Kiwanis convention in Dothan Alabama on November 9 10 and 11. The appointments were announced by club president W. M. B.
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J. W. Clapton
M. R. Rankin
W. W. Pussell
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Dothan
Alabama
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George E. Boyd
Hoover
Jas
Crutchfield
Botton
Lindbergh
Lost Wireless
Negroes
America
Moulton Visitors
W. M Daniel
Route Two Moulton
Roosevelt
Elliott Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
New York City
Eneenna
W. M. Dark
Belle Mina
Derk
Dark
Mr. Kay
Dames
Phere
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