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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1931

Page

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Football Party Escapes After Car Crash Near Moulton

A. L. Moye, Wert Hill and grid teammates Calvin Pettey Glen Turney Ginger G and Nelson were en route to Russellville when their auto overturned thrice on the Ru highway about eight miles from Moulton. Moye suffered back and head injuries as well as a knee sprain while Hill had a severe cut on his foot. The players escaped serious harm and attended the Russellville game after medical care. Pettey drove the car which blew a rear tire triggering the flip.

A. L. Moye Moulton Russellville Wert Hill Calvin Pettey Glen Turney Ginger G Nelson Moye Hill

Two Murder Charges Likely For Winnie Ruth Judd

In Phoenix the state plans a second murder count against Winnie Ruth Judd linked to Hedvig Samuelson’s death, with a separate trial for Agnes LeRoi’s killing. Crowds mob the jail as Judd, pale and trembling, is rushed through amid reporters and police escort.

Lloyd Andrews Judd Hedvig Samuelson Agnes LeRoi Andrews

Shoals Board Backs Unit Plan for Muscle Shoals Projects

Tennessee Alabama Muscle Shoals commission members inform Chattanooga Times that differences over operation of Muscle Shoals and Cove Creek dam are resolved in favor of treating the two as a unit. The panel also considered using Muscle Shoals for fertilizer manufacture and will release its final report after review by a sub committee headed by Mercer Reynolds Edward O Neal and W F McFarland before sending to President Hoover.

Chattanooga Chattanooga Times Muscle Shoals Cove Creek Hoover Horn Tennessee Milr Alabama F. Hobbs T Oe Ac Cousea Mercer Reyolds Edward A. O'Neal Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation W. F. McFarland Florence Ala

Promotion Group Will Meet Here At Westminster Church

A special meeting of the promotion and extension committee of the Huntsville Presbytery will be convened Thursday at nine a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian church. Rev. E N Hart chairs. Rev. E L Orr will be present to discuss plans for extension for the ensuing term.

Huntsville Presbytery E N. Hart Westminster Presbyterian Church E. L. Orr Tri-Synod

Delegates Gather At Lutheran Meet

Delegates from north Albania Circuit Lutheran churches will meet tomorrow at Zion Lutheran Church Birmingham at 7 30 p m to discuss District and Synodical matters. Attending from the local church are A J Holtman Chris Wiegand W G Papenburg F E H Buettner and Pastor E T Tonn.

North Albania Zion Lutheran Church Birmingham A. J. Holtman Chris Wiegand W. G. Papenburg FE. H. Buettner E. T. Tonn

No Rainfall Recorded in 24-Hour Period

No rainfall occurred during the 24-hour period ending at seven o'clock. The record notes the weather was dry with no precipitation reported in this span.

Garage Owner Dies in Gun Duel in Alabama

Tuscaloosa dispatch reports garage owner John Shelton was slain and driver Crosby died after a shotgun or pistol duel over repair charges. Officer Crosby was wounded while attempting to separate the men. Franklin shot Shelton and was held without bond.

Tuscaloosa Ala John Shelton Ater City Franklin Crosby Shelton

Sanford Preaching At His Own Church

Members of the First Christian church greet the return of Rev. W. S. Sanford to his pulpit after a two week revival in Glendale Kentucky He preaches both morning and evening services with large audiences expected at both today and tonight at the church.

Sanford First Christian Church Rev. W. 8. Sanford Glendale

Beauty Contest Night Promises Miss Athens 1931

A beauty show at the Ritz theatre in Athens Alabama on Monday night will feature leading local beauties. Judges from out of town will select six finalists from all entrants, then pick Miss Athens 1931 who will receive a silver loving cup inscribed Miss Athens 1931.

Athens Ala Ritz

New Pastor Begins Decatur Activities

Rev. W. O. Moon formerly of Ft Meade Florida accepts pastorate at Church of God Decatur. He will preach at seven o clock Sunday evening and all church members and friends are urged to attend and give him a cordial welcome.

W. O. Moon Ft. Meade, Fla Church of God

Halloween Party At Westside Presby Church

The Hallowe en party hosted by the Westside Presbyterian Church youth drew about sixty attendees. Games contests and ghost stories filled the evening before a lemon ade and ginger snaps refreshment round. Most guests dressed to match the Halloween theme.

Westside Presbyterian Church

Armament truce hopes revived at Geneva

Geneva, Oct 31. Hope for a temporary armaments truce grows as twelve nations reportedly reply affirmatively including United States Japan Russia Hungary Holland Australia New Zealand Czecho Slovakia Egypt Albania Latvia Luxembourg France and Switzerland. Italy and Germany have not replied but are expected to join.

Geneva Enitien United States Japan Russia Hungary Holland Australia New Zealand Czecho-Slovakia Egypt Albania Latvia Luxembourg France Switzerland Italy Germany

Davidson Goes to Birmingham on Business Mission

H. L. Davidson, a well known businessman, travels to Birmingham on a business mission for unspecified affairs.

Davidson Birmingham H. L. Davidson

Young Asotin youth on trial for sheriff murder

A 12 year old from Asotin Washington stands trial for the murder of elderly Asotin County Sheriff John Wormell shot during a store robbery. Attorneys for the youth plead mental irresponsibility noting he had just been released from a reformatory.

Herbert Niccolls Asotin Wash John Wormell

Convention Honors First Christian Women at State Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian church received a book at the state convention in Culiman October 27 29 for meeting worthy goals and surpassing them. Society president Mrs S M Thompson accepted the gift, with members Mrs J B Harlow Mrs J O D Buchanan Mrs Henry Stieneker Mrs Harry Rice Mrs Erin Walker Mrs C A Edwards Mrs Edith Swavely and Mrs S M Thompson in attendance.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Woman’s Missionary Culiman S. M. Thompson The Woman's Missionary Society J. B. Harlow J. OD. Buchanan Henry Stieneker Harry Rice Erin Walker C. A. Edwards Edith Swavely 8S. M. Thompson

Eugene Watts Found Guilty Of Burglary In Decatur Store

Eugene Watts was found guilty by a circuit court jury of burglary regarding a break in at the Decatur Charity Council Store on Lee street. He has not yet been sentenced.

Eugene Watts Watts Decatur Charity Council Lee Street

Mrs Marion McAbee Dies After Illness in Harriselle

Mrs Marion McAbee of Hariselle route two died Friday night at nine after a lingering illness. Survived by her husband ten children and numerous relatives. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Johnson's Chapel with Rev W W Aldridge officiating. Interment followed at Johnson's Chapel Cemetery.

Marion McAbee Hariselle Johnson's Chapel W. W. Aldridge Johnson’s Chapel Priest Gibson

New York Cotton Opens Steady Futures Prices

New York October 31 aligns steady at the open with December at 6.70, January 6.79, March 6.93, May 7.12, and July 7.30. Market observers note a cautious start as traders await further supply and demand cues.

New York

Holtman Will Speak At Cullman Church

A. J. Holtman, president of St. Pauls Lutheran church, will address Cullman church members Sunday after the morning devotional. Pastor Rev. Henry Meyer invited him to speak on The Sunday School. Holtman, superintendent of the local Lutheran Sunday school, has long devoted himself to Sunday school work.

A. J. Holtman St. Paul’s Lutheran Church St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Cullman Henry Meyer Holtman

Mathews Car In Crash With Bus Near Montgomery

The automobile of C W Mathews master mechanic of the Louisville and Nashville shops collided with a bus about three miles north of Montgomery this morning. Several bus passengers were reported hurt while Mathews and his car occupants were said to have escaped serious injury. The car was badly damaged and Mathews was en route to Auburn for the Auburn Spring Hill football game.

C W. Mathews Louisville and Nashville Montgomery Mathews Auburn

Employes Of State Without Pay Saturday

In Montgomery Alabama on Halloween several hundred state workers will not be paid as funds are insufficient to cover the payroll estimated at 285000 dollars. State treasurer S H Blan said warrants will not be cashed until department heads issue orders. Officials hope the general fund improves by November 15 to meet the warrants. Department employees already paid report warrants will be cashed.

Montgomery Ala Miller S. H. Blan

Morgan County Court Concludes Four-Week Term

As night falls, Morgan County Circuit Court under Judge Horton ends a long four week term. The court handled remaining criminal docket cases this afternoon and disposed of many civil and criminal matters during the term's closing day.

Morgan County Court House Morgan County Circuit Court Horton

Red Cross Plans Morgan County Unit Formations

A Morgan county Red Cross campaign launched at the county education office aims to create units in every section. Rev. Peter M. Dennis presided as new leader with W. W. Russell reviewing last year’s relief work totaling 5500 dollars in aid to 600 families and 2800 persons across Morgan and Florette. A future county meeting will select directors for the county unitization, with city and community leaders named.

Red Cross Morgan County E. L. Hays Peter M. Dennis W. W Pussell First National Bank Are and Florette Roy C. Billings E. W. McLeod Ola Barnard Joseph A. Woods

Patterson named mayor pro tem by council at Decatur

Carl Patterson elected mayor pro tem by the aldermanic board as Mayor Roy C. Billings assumes executive duties. A. Dillehay, Fourth Avenue businessman, selected for the executive post. Billings to take oath after the election ratification. Judge Malone to assume probate office Tuesday. revenue board to meet to fix bond. Patterson operates Patterson on First Avenue. Dillehay Brothers, druggists, of Albany fame.

Carl Patterson Billings Decatur B. Malone A. ©. Dilehay Fourth + avenue Ering F A. Bloodworth Malone Foi Board of Revenue Patterson First Avenue Dillehay Dillehay Brothers 1 Avenue Druggists Albany

Charity Council Drive Goes Slow in Decatur

One-fifth of the $10,000 goal for Decatur Charity Council relief work has been raised. Rev. Peter M. Dennis, council president, urged citizens to support solicitors, saying refusals may turn away about 1,500 or more neighbors during winter while others welcome transients. He questioned the fairness of turning funds down.

Decatur Charity Council Peter M. Dennis Dennis Decatur

Auto Gyro to be shown in Huntsville Sunday

The first auto gyro, a plane that rises vertically without a conventional take-off, will be exhibited in Huntsville Sunday afternoon. Famous pilot Capt Lewis A. Yancy will present the machine, with an invitation extended to Decatur residents by the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce.

Huntsville Lewis A. Yancy Chamber of Commerce of Decatur

Committee Meetings Scheduled At Decatur City Hall

City hall in Decatur hosts a Monday night gathering at 7 30 for the Armis tie Day program. Americanism Parade Dance and Chow committees are asked to attend this meeting.

Decatur City Hall

Market Gains Seen Toward Afternoon in Ton Market

Gains were seen in the ton market this afternoon with the price at 5.80 cents per pound.

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Gar Turtle Russellville Road Mr. Moye Pettey Mr.Biore Arizona Winnie Killer Phoenix Jail Phoenix Winnie Ruth Judd State of Es Judd Los Angeles J. R. McFadden McFadden Lon Jordan Lutheran Meet Hoover and Hurley Washington Patrick Hurley Oklahoma Charles Curtis Senate Kansas Hurley Slayer Missionary Society Cullman Church Secret Peggy Green Fred W. Green Michigan Detroit Peggy Norval Tyrrell Glenn Bardley Bowling Green Fussell A. C. Dillehay Job Charity Council Rooged
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