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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1940

Page

3

Public inquiry eyed after deadly General Airliner crash

The Pennsylvania General Airliner crash near Lovettsville killed 25 aboard, shattering a 25 acre scene and prompting a Civil Aeronautics Board hearing and possible Senate scrutiny. FBI aided victim identifications as officials inspect wreckage of the $129000 Douglas liner. Senator Ernest Lundeen among the dead.

Leesburg Lovettsville Civil Aeronautics Board Senate Blue Ridge Mountains FBI Ernest Lundeen P-L-Minn Donald Connolly CARA Pennsylvania Central Airlines LovettsviMe

Labor Officials Predict Large War Time Job Gains

Administration economists foresee defense mobilization and conscription cutting unemployment from 9 million to 4.5 million by July 1. They expect 3 million new jobs in ten months from industrial expansion and 1 million more from National Guard mobilization and conscription. Uniform and equipment factories free up employment across many sectors.

Washington National Defense Ram National Guard Defense

New Students at Judson College for 103rd Year

Nineteen states the District of Columbia and Mexico are represented in the list of new students registered to enter Judson College this fall. Classes start September 13 marking the start of the 103rd year of the state Baptist institution for women.

Marion Ala States District of Columbia Mexico Judson College State Baptist Institution For Women

Wool Output Bought by Mobile Firm in Alabama

A mobile firm purchased this year’s wool output of the Alabama Florida Wool Growers Association. Judge W. G. Robertson, secretary, reported the price at 36 cents per pound for clear white wool.

Bay Minette Ala Alabama-Florida Wool Growers Association W. G. Robertson

Want Ada Changes Like Daily Weather

The Want Ada notes describe daily shifts in demand and signals for readers to follow updates each day. This brief item highlights the dynamic nature of the Want Ada and urges regular attention.

Morgan County FFA members attend state convention

Many Morgan County district Future Farmers of America members from Cotaco Danville Eva Hart Selle and Parkville districts attended the state convention at Auburn. Attendees included Paul Bowling Dorris Dobbs Wayne Humphrey Robert Ryan John Huey Ellis Freeman Smith Loyal Hogan Felton Ford Jack Morgan Maurice Vann Jimmie Adams J D Livingston Johnell Morgan Tommie Joe Beal Tom Keller Roy Brown Braughn Howey Milton Parker J L Reeder and Esther Rogers along with advisors C O Blackwell R C Brown A N Mitchell and L G McDonald.

Morgan County Future Farmers of America Auburn Paul Bowling Dorris Dobbs Wyane Humphrey Robert Ryan Cotaco John Huey Ellis Freeman Smith Loyal Hogan Danville Felton Ford Jack Morgan Maurice Vann Jimmie Adams J. D. Livingston Johnell Morgan Tommie Joe Beal Tom Keller Eva Roy Brown Braughn Howey Milton Parker J. L. Reeder Parkville

Movie Month Opens at Princess With Selections for September

Manager G P Banaiza announces Greater Movie Season at the Princess. Highlights include Return of Frank James with Henry Fonda, The Great McGinty with Brian Donlevy, The Boys From Syracuse musical, Shirley Temple in Young People, Dr Cyclops in technicolor, Captain Caution with Victor Mature, Son of Roaring Dan with Johnny Mack Brown, You Are Not So Tough, River's End with Dennis Morgan, Blondie on a Budget, Red Ryder Adventures, and The Adventures of Red Ryder starting next Saturday. Special attractions and shorts accompany the month’s program.

Frank James Henry Fonda McGinty Brian Donlevy Syracuse Allen Jones Maratha Raye Joe Penner Rosemary Lane Shirley Temple Jack Oakie Charlotte Greenwood Dr. Cyclops Captain Caution Kenneth Roberts Victor Mature Louise Pratt Leo Carrillo Alabama Johnny Mack Brown Loyd Nolen Lyn Barrie Loretta Young Melvin Douglas Daltons Randolph Scott Kay Francis Pat O'Brian John Garfield Frances Farmer James Oliver Curwood River's End Dennis Morgan Bumstead Family Arthur Lake Penny Singleton Larry Simms Three Stooges Red Ryder

Imposter Mina Nevins Linked to Sister Murder Case

In a tense confession scene Sue Ackerman claims Mina Nevins impersonated her sister Clarabell Ackerman on the night of the murder while Mina was free in a radio studio. The revelation ties Mina to alleged motives and risks, with Linda Avery and Robert Barton under police scrutiny as the plot unfolds toward headquarters.

Linda Sarah Sue Ackerman Mina Nevins Miss Nevins Mina Miss Ackerman Sue Clarabell Ackerman Clarabell Hollywood Linda Avery Terry Mr. Barton The Law Regan Barton Robert Rob Miss Trent San Francisco

Goldman Funeral Held for M L Goldman in Decatur

Funeral services were held today for M L Goldman 76 of Decatur route two who died Saturday at 4 PM at the home of his daughter Mrs J M Smith in Waco Tennessee. He leaves three sons Henry Smith Roy Smith Joe Smith and three daughters Mrs Smith Mrs F C McDonald and Mrs Flynn 23 grandchildren. Service at Austinville Baptist Church conducted by Rev Bud Bynum with interment at Chapel Hill cemetery. Pallbearers named J M Hendon J N Manley E W.

M. L. Goldman Decatur J. M. Smith Waco Tenn Goldman Henry Smith Winter Park Fla Roy .Smith Lynnville Techn Joe Smith Chattanooga Smith F. C. McDonald Austin

Family notices honor late contributors at gathering

Shrater, E. N. Tapscott, Roy Tapscott and R. M. Campbell are named. The granddaughters managed the flower arrangement and reception duties at the event.

Educator H B Peairs Dies at 74 in Lawrence Kansas

H B Peairs 74 former superintendent of Haskell Indian Institute died today in Lawrence. He joined the Institute in 1887 and remained connected with the school until 1931, save a period as supervisor of Indian education for the Department of Interior.

Steamer Robin Adair Aground Off St Croix

Coast guard cutters Unalga and Marion head to assist the American steamer Robin Adair reported aground near southwest point at St. Croix Virgin Islands. The 6895 ton vessel built in 1920 is owned by Seas Shipping Company, with registered port New York.

Washington Coast Guard Unalga Marion Robin Adair Southwest Point St. Croix Virgin Islands the Seas Shipping Company New York

Baby's body found under trestle in Missouri

A 14 month old girl Bertha Lorene Aitken disappeared yesterday morning and was found today in 15 inches of water under a railroad trestle near Plattsburg. County coroner Dr A D Templeman called the death an attack slaying with no drowning. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Aitken, the father a WPA worker.

Plattsburg A. D. Templeman Bertha Lorene Aitken She Fred Aitken WPA Daretown Mickle Rancocas Creek Mileford Woodstown

The Church Sermon at Central Methodist Church

The sermon at Central Methodist Church addressed Colossians 3 1 and urged seeking things above through Christ. Rev Archibald spoke on Christianity as a journey, prayer life, Bible reading, and service, concluding with the Lord's Supper and a Sunday evening sermon by Dr M E B Lazenby praising the church's divine role.

Central Methodist Church Archibald Epaphras Romé Paul Columbus Christ Jesus W. R. Duncan North Alabama Conference M. EB. Lazenby Decatur Lazenby Wegan

Chilton County to play night football under Kiwanis lights

Chilton County High School will host night games this season with floodlights sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and civic leaders. The first night game is set for September 20 against Verbena.

Clanton Ala Chilton County High School Kiwanis Club Verbena

North Alabama Fair Dates Set for Sept in Florence

Fine livestock agricultural products and poultry will compete for prizes in Florence at the North Alabama fair September 16 to 21. About 5000 dollars in prizes for livestock and farm exhibits will be awarded. The state conservation department will display wildlife at the event.

Florence Ala State Conservation Department

Warning of Storm Strikes Atlantic Coast Ahead of Labour Day

Weather bureau warns of tropical storm headed for Bay of Fundy and Eastport area with hurricane force winds. Storm center to Bay of Fundy this afternoon may pass south of Eastport. east and northeast gales bring high tides along Maine coast. Heavy rains hit New York Vermont and Atlantic coast. floods disrupt Labor Day travel. fatalities reported in New Jersey area.

Washington Weather Bureau Bay of Fundy Eastport Nantucket Lkely Maine Penobscot Bay New York State Vermont Atlantic Missouri Texas Oregon Mississippi River Minnesota Iowa Mercury Dakotas Montana

Four Dead in Camden After Storm Hits New Jersey

Torrential rains sweeping through Southwestern New Jersey caused at least four deaths, extensive home losses and over a million dollars in property damage. The storm, skirted by a hurricane moving off the Atlantic, also claimed one life in Southern Delaware and inflicted about fifty thousand dollars in damage.

Camden N. J New Jersey Atlantic Seaboard Delaware Virginia Capea New England

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