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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1929

Page

4

Board of Revenue leaders head to Montgomery conference

Arthur D. Davis, president of the board of revenue, leaves Mobile for Montgomery for a conference with Gov. Bibb Graves and the state highway department. John Craft accompanies Davis, and Lane S. Coine from Mississippi joins the county commission for talks on road matters and county reforestation efforts. The group will be paid by the county.

Arthur D.davis Board of Revenue Mobile Montgomery John Craft Topight Lane Ss. Coine Mississippi Or Bibb Graves State Highway Craft NM Reta Nees Craft

Civic Club Urged To Have Delegates At County Meeting

Biuno L. Davison leads a plea for a large delegation from Mobile civic groups to attend the county board of revenue meeting on Monday. He defends the inter club relations committee and urges broader bidding to lower road costs, favoring Portland cement where feasible and calling for open competition to justify bond spending.

Biuno L. Davidson Board of Revenue Davison Rotary Club Dawes and Prine Hall's Mill Mobile Cedar Point Dauphin Island Prine and Dawes

Mobile detective Joseph Lacy dies at 70

Joseph Lacy a retired Mobile detective of 20 years died at 3 25 this morning at 962 Easton street after a brief illness. He came from New Orleans to Mobile 35 years ago and served under many police chiefs. He is survived by his wife Ida Wilkinson Lacey and children Joseph Lacey Jr Mrs T J Brown and Mrs J E Burton with James L Burton as grandson. Funeral from 962 Easton street to St Mathews Catholic church with mass later and Magnolia cemetery burial Roche mortuary in charge.

Joseph Lacy Easton Street Lacy Mobile New Orleans Westage Wees Windsor Hotel C. W. Soost Peter Burke Walter F. Walsh John Case Vincent F. Giblin Gilbert van Liew Frank W. Crenshaw P. J. O'Shaughnessy Warren Burch J. W. Murphy Ida Wilkinson Lacey Joseph Lacey, Jr T. J. Brown J. E. Burton James L. Burton St. Mathews Catholic Church Magnolia Cemetery Roche Mortuary

Inspector To Probe Holdup Kidnapping Of Pensacola Man

A Pensacola postal clerk, Bor sage, said bandits in a sailor uniform kidnapped him after forcing him from a car near the post office. They slugged him, transferred him to an awaiting car, then to a second vehicle near the Florida line before abandoning him. He described two men, one in a white linen suit and another in blue, who seemed familiar with the naval training station and pay day money orders.

Borsage Pensacola Fuller Palafox Street Mobile Florida Line Bay Bridge Mr. Fuller Fairhope Senate

Judge Smith Memorial Service Plans Broadcast

Judge David H ton to attend afternoon service for Little Smith a prominent Alabama attorney who died after a short illness. Mobile probate and inferior criminal courts adjourn in tribute as Gregory L. Smith’s memorial is read to standing room only crowd at the courthouse.

David H. Ton Little Smith Smith Government Street Circuit Detert W. R. Cole Louisville and Nashville Gregory L. Smith

Marston Anjured In Automobile Wreck Near Gulf Hunting Scene

A 22 year old Marston was injured when the car he rode in lurched into a ditch and rolled twice near a Gulf Hunting and Fishing area. The injured were taken to an infirmary and to their homes by bystanders. the accident scene was reached minutes later by local residents.

Erman Marston Dauphin Harry Ders North Reed Avenue

Lden Jubilee Marks Jubilee for Simon Hamley

The event honored Simon Hamley as years as an Order member. A sale of Industrial Garden varied items was held for the occasion at 6. Today Rev Albert Desalnier led a chapel service assisted by Messrs John Leach and Rice Mettee, with others present.

Rother Simon Hamley Albert Desalnier John Leach Rice Mettee

Rotary Club Discusses Periodic Physical Examinations

The weekly Rotary luncheon featured Dr. Toxey Haas presenting on the advisability of periodic physical examinations to detect and prevent ailments. W. BE. Jones, the physical director, led the discussion as the program included songs by Doc etz with accompaniment by Miss Vyr ia Horner.

Rotary B Toxey Haas W. BE. Jones Docetz Vyria Horner

Community YMCA campaign kickoff set for Monday morning

Under the direction of Phy Director W. E. Jones and assistant Ray A. Allen the Pere campaign of the YMCA will begin Monday at 9 o'clock continuing through Saturday. Bus 16 old and up are eligible. Classes will last 30 minutes with 20 boys in each division.

W. E. Jones Raya Allen The

Bowen Lodge to Hold Special Meeting in Whistler

A special meeting of Bowen Lodge No. 240 A F and A M Whistler Alabama will be held at 3 o clock P M Saturday June 8 for the funeral of Brother H L er T F Archer W M and W A Cato Secretary announce the officers.

Bowen Lodge A. F A. M Whistler

Moore and Gill Reach Mobile Lawn Tennis Quarters

Thornton Moore, former Alabama star, defeats Pomeroy Porter in a hard second round battle to meet Gill in the Mobile Lawn Tennis Association quarter finals. Meyers and Heustis advance, with doubles action and a junior tourney announced at the Y M C A.

Thornton Moore University of Alabama Pomeroy Porter Moore Porter Crimson Tide Ge Gill William Porter Ve R. E. Lakeya van Matthews Geo. C. Meyers R. L. Heustis Elmer Roberts Roberts Fred McKee McKee George Meyers Meyer Meyers Heustis Ferdinand Leroy Mitchell Bama Foe William Porter Carter McFarlane Murphy High McFarlane Preston Jones Gill Jones Jong Kenny Reed Rubira Reed Reed-McFarlane Rubica Houstis Matthews van Aller Hess _ Johnson Hess Johnson Noble D'Olive Douglas Lake Ballweg John Sullivan Mobile Lawn Tennis Association Tom Wakeford Y. M Mr. Wakeford

Czech Onace Champion Spotlight G Caecho-Slovakia

G Caecho-Slovakia dominates spotlight in notable event dated June 6 with strong performance by the acclaimed Czech onace champion.

G Caecho Slovakia

Death at Todd Shipbuilding Dock After Piling Plate Drops

B C Ivy aged 26 of Merrill's Lane Prichard died from head injuries at Todd Shipbuilding and Drydock Company when a steel plate attached to a piling slipped and dropped about 50 feet. He is survived by his widow Berna Kennedy Ivy and an infant daughter, his father Frank Ivy of Quitman Mississippi and brother Elmore of Mobile. The body will be taken to Quitman for burial.

B. C. Ivy Merrill's Lane Ivy Berna Kennedy Ivy Frank Ivy Quitman Mias Elmore Mobile Jos

Arlington Coast Guard radio station handles peak traffic

A P Arlington, radio electrician, says the Gulf unit can handle ten times current traffic with mechanical gear and that 75 to 90 percent of government messages pass through the local Coast Guard station. He notes secrecy and speed improvements from using the Coast Guard for government communications, and cites a recent message delay before an answer was returned.

Arlington Coast Guard A. P. Arlington Radio Electrician Gulf Nadienal Anaiieh

Autos Fined Heavily Under Court 5 Order

W E Entrekin arrested by Detectives Bernstein Burch and Farmer for violating the thoroughfare stop law. Recorder D H Edington doubled fines for violations the case cites running stop signs at Government and Washington and other intersections. James Jones fined 51 dollars for speeding on St Anthony street. Irby Holt fined 100 dollars and 30 days for drunk driving in the crackdown on traffic violators.

W. E. Entrekin Bernstein Burch Farmer D. H. Edington Recorder Entrekin Mose Bernstein Government Washington Avenue Conti Dauphin Dauphin Street James Jones St. Anthony Street Thomas Crivalleris Irby Holt Edington Sergeant Dawson

Mass for Holy Name Society at 7 oclock Sunday

The Holy Name Society of St Marys Catholic church will attend the 7 oclock mass Sunday morning and receive holy communion. Monsignor Eaton urges a large attendance and the Cathedral Holy Name Society president Ennis calls for full turnout. Attendees will help sing and partake in communion.

Holy Name Society of

Carpenter Frank Sturdivant Sentenced for Statutory Charge

Frank Sturdivant, a carpenter, received a two year sentence from Judge Alex T. Howard after conviction on a statutory charge. An appeal was filed with the court of appeals. Sturdivant posted bond of a boy named William Jones as part of the case.

Frank Sturdivant Carpenter Alex T. Howard Court of Aggents Sturdivant William Jones

Concert Tonight at Optimist Playground No 2

A dance and concert will be held at Optimist Playground No 2 under the city recreation department. Miss Charlotte Bean leads the program with the events starting at an evening hour.

Optimist City Recr Charlotte Bean

Schwarz Attends War Veterans Meet in Tuscaloosa

City Commissioner Leon Schwarz and state commander of United Spanish War Veterans will leave tonight to attend the Alabama encampment annual meeting in Tuscaloosa.

Leon Schwarz Alabama Tuscaloosa

New Constitutions of Latvia Lithuania and Estonia Outline Simple Application

A brief note highlights that Latvia Lithuania and Estonia have adopted constitutions framed as straightforward blueprints for government. It suggests these documents aim for clarity and efficient governance across the three Baltic states.

Latvia Lithuania Estonia

Bert Ellis appeals after assault conviction

Bert Ellis an auto mechanic was fined 250 dollars and court costs or 90 days hard labor for assault and beating Toxey Clarke of 203 Seannard street. Clarke testified Ellis knocked him down with a blunt instrument and kicked him several times causing hospitalization. Ellis appealed the Recorder D H ume decision with a 300 dollar appeal bond.

Bert Ellis D. H.ume Toxey Clarke Seannard Street Clarke Ellis T. E. Harrison Bilis Recorder

Coast Guards Fire On Banana Boat Amidst Bananas

Coast guards opened fire on a banana boat amid reports of crew intoxication and disarray. The incident prompted an underwater search and an investigation into maritime safety practices.

Five Gallon Whiskey Keg Seized Near Cedar Point

A Chevrolet loaded with a five gallon keg of whiskey was seized on Cedar Point road four miles from the city at 5 this morning after the driver escaped. Detectives Bernstein Burch and Farmer pursued for over a mile, the man fled into the woods and vanished. He was identified and officers will secure a warrant for his arrest.

Cedar Point Bernstein Burch Farmer Hirh. Im

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