Alabama Farmers Race Time With Weather Delays
Auburn reports stubborn cool spring slows farm work as rain eases and warm weather returns. Cotton and corn planting progress rises with hay crops, soybeans, peanuts, and sugar cane aid. Fertilizer sales exceed last year by 26 percent per Commissioner Seth P. Storrs, signaling better crops and soil rebuilding.
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Auburn
Ala
Washington
Birmingham
Alabama
Montgomery
Seth P. Storrs
Child Injured Playing Baseball Near Home
A 9-year-old boy, son of Robert Livingston of 1815 Seventh Avenue South, was struck above the eye by a bat while playing with friends this morning. A physician treated him at the home. he is resting well and not believed to be seriously injured.
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Robert Livingston
Seventh Avenue
South
Livingston
Former Memphian Shot. Death on Eve of Trial
A Memphian, previously facing trial, was shot and killed on the eve of proceedings. Investigators described the motive as tied to ongoing legal tension and a broader shortage cited as a contributing factor.
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Memphan
Memphis Banker W. E. Stansbury Found Dead Amid Fraud Case
Memphis reports W. E. Stansbury former bank president and banker found dead from a pistol shot hours before a trial on fraud charges. He disappeared months ago, reappeared in Mississippi, was hospitalized, then warrants issued with bond set at 10000 dollars. Indictments allege conversion of funds totaling 17000 dollars.
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Memphis
Tenn
W. E. Stansbury
Stansbury
Mississippi
Baby popularity contest planned by church group
The Service class of Ninth Street Methodist Church announces a baby popularity contest to run Wednesday night for two weeks. Prizes will be awarded for first second and third in two groups one for babies two years or younger and another for four-year-olds. Mrs B R Ross leads the class and Mrs C M Tyndal, wife of the pastor, teaches.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
B. R. Ross
C. M. Tyndal
Dragon May Turn and Claw the Japs
Reports from Tientsin dated April 24 describe a Chinese counter offensive on the Swan river in response to Japan proposing Manchurian troops occupy Peiping and Tientsin. Two towns were recaptured after heavy fighting. China claims 200 Japanese killed while Japan asserts 3,000 Chinese deaths. Japanese reinforcements were reported arriving as leaders hinted at a possible peaceful occupation of Peiping and Tientsin.
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Tientsin
China
Swan River
Peiping
Ti¢ntson
Doctor Baugh Returns From Nashville Business Trip
Dr. W. P. Baugh has returned to the city after a business trip to Nashville.
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Nashville
W. P. Baugh
Passage of Shoals Measure Nears Final House Vote
Washington April 24. The Senate debated inflation as the House nears a vote on the President's Tennessee Valley proposal. The Shoals bill debate is nearing a close and certain passage is expected late today.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Shoals
Rabies Checks Prompt Police Euthanasia of Dogs
Decatur police report three dogs killed after residents reported rabid behavior. The Tennessee Valley Laboratory notes rabies peak in April, prompting authorities to urge owners to confine pets and keep dogs from running loose.
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Decatur
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Chevrolet Firms to Represent Chevrolets in District Meeting
The Tennessee Valley Accountants Club and Parts and Service Managers representing Chevrolets dealers in the area meet tonight at Hotel Lyons at 6 30 o'clock. About thirty are expected. Speeches will be given by E B Gamble zone accountant Birmingham Frank Wilkins zone manager parts and service Birmingham and Charles Lockridge Chevrolet representative Birmingham. Attendees include dealers north of Birmingham and south of Columbia Tennessee with Decatur chosen as the meeting point in the region.
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Tennessee Valley Accountants Club
Chevrolet
Lyons
E. B. Gamble
Birmingham
Frank Wilkins
Charles Lockridge
Columbia, Tenn
Decatur
Nine Face Charges In Mayor s Court
In the mayor s court today a heavy docket of weekend offenders was heard. Two white defendants and seven Negro defendants faced charges. Whites were fined for public drunkenness. Negro defendants faced petit larceny violations of prohibition laws driving while intoxicated fighting drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Return Trip From Kentucky Highlights Bluegrass Tour
C. B. Elliott and D. Echols have returned from a motor trip through southern and central Kentucky. They visited Lexington Danville Lancaster Stanford and other Blue Grass state points.
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C. B. Elliott
Echols
Kentucky
Lexington
Danville
Lancaster
Stanford
Blue Grass State
Morgan County Strawberries Take Lead in Early Market Shipments
Hartselle area begins first market movement with early strawberries sent by express to Eastern and Northern cities. Morgan County crops expect carload shipments within ten days as local berries command strong East and North demand due to distinctive flavor and early season ripening. F. O. Keller urges farmers to plant one acre, highlighting strawberries as a cash crop with peak market timing.
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Express
Hartselle
Morgan
Decatur
Harteelle
Morgan County
Alabama
Morgan County Strawberry and Produce Association
Morgan Farmers
Decatur Becomes National Forest Headquarters under Henneberger
Decatur is named the headquarters for the national forest with F. Henneberger in charge of the office on Bank Street. Camps for 600 workers will be built under army supervision as part of early forestry relief work. About 4,000 to 6,000 relief jobs are expected statewide with roughly 100 in Decatur and nearby areas.
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Federal Building
Bank Street
F. ©. Henneberger
National Forest
Moulton
Decatur
Henneberger
National Reserve
Child Welfare Department
Fort McClellan
Anniston
Alabama
Enlistment Month Spurs Response in Presbyterian Churches
April is observed as an advancement and reenlistment month within the Presbyterian church. A large Sunday morning congregation heard a fine sermon by Rev. E. N. Hart at Westminster.
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Presbyterian Church
E. N. Hart
Westminster
Hobby Fair Closes as Rotary Club Reports Broad Participation
The fourth annual Hobby Fair sponsored by the Rotary Club of Decatur wrapped up Saturday night. Hundreds of children and adults visited, with many praising pupil work from Lawrence Limestone and Morgan counties. Flower Hill school, Lawrence county, offered a notable exhibit and teachers expressed appreciation for participation. The club aims for normal school operation next year to expand service to area schools as part of its Youth Program. Judges included Mrs.
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Rotary Club of
Decatur
Lawrence
Limestone
Morgan Counties
Flower Hill School
Lawrence County
Decatur Rotary Club
Continue Fight Upon Sales Tax In Alabama
The Alabama Independent Merchants Association vows to keep opposing the general sales tax and any tax increases. President N. L. Walker says the group will expand across 67 counties with new chairmen and an intensified push to mobilize about 15 000 merchants against further taxation.
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Alabama Independent Merchants Association
Montgomery
N. L. Walker
Alabama
Eero Unhurt as Car Overturns in Slick Intersection
Alegro, identified by police as Pruitt, escaped injury when his car overturned twice and rolled into a ditch at Belle Mina road and the Bee Line highway. Investigators could not determine if slick pavement or a quick stop caused the crash.
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Alegro
Pruitt
Belle Mina Road
Bee Line Highway
Sunday school institute begins Tuesday in Decatur
The institute for officers and teachers of three Presbyterian churches in Decatur opens Tuesday afternoon at Westminster Church. Miss Lynn of Knoxville will lead sessions Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with a youth rally Tuesday evening. Rev E N Hart invites primary teachers to attend and hear Miss Lynn described as an able leader.
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Decatur
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Miss Lynn
Knoxville
E. N. Hart
Leon Moore Dies At Home In Local Tragedy
Leon Moore a well known local resident died at his home at 1421 Sixth Avenue South after several months illness. He was 21 and is survived by his wife one son Billy his mother Mrs Fannie Moore five brothers and three sisters.
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Leon Moore
Sixth Avenue
South
Billy
Fannie Moore
Heavy trading pushes stock market rally with cotton gains
Early trading shows strong buying as shares climb with cotton futures rising in New York and New Orleans markets. July and October cotton futures advance while leading stocks gain $1 to $2 per share before partial profit taking. In Washington, MacDonald meets President amid ongoing Anglo American talks on global trade and currency stability.
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New York
New Orleans
Liverpool
Texas
Washington
Ramsay MacDonald
Borah
Robinson pledges prudent inflation policy to curb currency depreciation
Senator Robinson of Arkansas told the Associated Press annual meeting that the administration will pursue inflation measures prudently as a tool to halt the race to depreciate currencies. He urged avoiding a race to cheapen money and pressed for treaties to stabilize currencies to protect producers and merchants.
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New York
Robinson
Arkansas
Associated Press
Youth dies after Athens Florence highway accident
Vernard Brown a nine year old boy died at Powers Infirmary Athens after injuries from a Saturday crash on the Athens Florence highway. He reportedly rode on a wagon coupling pole when he fell into the path of a car driven by a Cullman man.
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Vernard Brown
Powers Infirmary
Athens
Mr. Biggers
Cullman
Florence
Limestone County
We Steee Hospital
Appropriations May Be Revised In Alabama Budget
In Montgomery on April 24 the AP reports that lawmakers discuss a revolutionary revision to the state budget. The article notes potential changes to funding priorities and outlines early reactions from key officials.
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Montgomery
Ala
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