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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1933

Page

3

Key Industries Urged For Code In Roosevelt Program

Washington August 16 AP Hugh Johnson and Secretary Perkins pressed to bring coal steel oil and automotives under the code system. Johnson met with steel company presidents to speed agreements while other recovery leaders conferred with representatives of the other industries. Johnson called bituminous coal operators to meet today rather than August 22.

Washington Roosevelt Adinistration Hugh Johnson Perkins Johnson

Barbecue Planned for Labor Day By American Legion Post

The American Legion post plans a Labor Day barbecue for members at Martin arena. The event centers on a community gathering with barbecue in a familiar venue.

American Legion Martin Arena

Birmingham Couple Returns From El Paso Trip

Mr and Mrs Claude Matthews of Birmingham return from El Paso Texas where they were accompanied by Mrs J A Yaroust who visited Mrs R R Durrett and Reed and Ray Thompson of Little Rock Ark

Claude Matthews Birmingham el Paso Texas J. A. Yaroust R.R. Durrett Reed Ray Thompson Little Rock, Ark

Malone Declares Candidacy for Congress in Eighth District

Baynard L Malone announces his candidacy for Congress subject to the Democratic primary on September 12 1933. He asks voters for support and influence in the district race.

Congress Eighth Baynard L. Malone A. H. Carmichael Tuscumbia Alabama Ala

Eve Bayless and Dick Rader Endure a Test of Marriage

Eve and construction superintendent Dick Rader wed secretly and clash over home life in Lake City. They search for a first home, facing budget limits, cooking tensions, and divergent dreams as Eve fights to balance work and domestic duties while Dick clings to practicality and independence.

Eve Bayless Earle Barnes Bixby’s Dick Rader Eve New York Freda Carter Theron Reece Reece Lake City Miramar Marya Vlad Arlene Smith Mona Allen

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Summary

Birmingham market reports show oats and grain prices steady, corn 67% 69c, yellow corn 65% 67c, oats 45% 46c. Livestock offers include prime beef steers 4% to 4c, hogs up to 4.50 for 185 270 lb, receipts light, demand fair to good. Poultry and eggs steady with hens and fryers listed, butter fat 14c, premium 16c.

Birmingham Johnson Hay U. S Timothy

Muscle Shoals Bid Denied by Steel Corp Leader

Judge Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel denied plans to bid for Muscle Shoals operation. Albany paving assessments protested by L and N Railroad Company attorneys Eyster and Eyster. Bob Jones meeting tabernacle construction to start next week. Morgan County to appoint women as election officials for first time as Decatur votes on 100000 bond for new high school.

Elbert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Muscle Shoals City of Albany L. & N. Railroad Company Eyster Bob Jones Morgan County Decatur

New Athens Post Office Nears Completion

Interior work on the new post office in Athens Alabama is underway while the exterior is nearly finished. The building, representing an $80,000 investment, is expected to be completed within about 30 days.

Athens Ala

Moonshiners Captured Near Beaver Dam

Sheriff A L Baker arrested Louis Walton and Grant Edwards near Beaver Dam after locating a copper still and wood cutting operation. Each man posted bond of 500 dollars.

Athens Ala Louis Walton Grant Edwards A. L. Baker Beaver Dam

To Be Continued Lark Scene Hints at Anticipated Ending

A fragment hints at a forthcoming continuation featuring a character nicknamed the Lark. The note suggests anticipation and ongoing developmen t in a serialized narrative.

Market Prices For Fresh Produce And Poultry Listing

Readable prices for eggs mixed and new sweet potatoes with per pound and per bushel rates. Green vegetables including greens, kale, collards, turnips, cabbage, and fresh peas listed with unit prices. Poultry lines show hens, fryers, geese, and turkeys with on foot prices.

Walter Morris Leaves Wednesday for Arkansas Visit

Walter Morris, a former popular local resident now in Des Moines Iowa, will leave Wednesday by motor after a vacation with local family. He will be accompanied by his mother to visit Mr and Mrs Ernest Morrow in Arkansas. Morris works for Universal Credit Corporation and was transferred from Memphis to Des Moines.

Walter Morris Des Moines Iowa Morris Arkansas Ernest Morrow Universal Credit Corporation Memphis

Mrs Pierce Returns Home From Visit In Tuscumbia

Mrs. W. M. Pierce returns to her home in Tuscumbia after a visit to Mrs. Annie Baker on East Walnut Street.

American Brewer Foresees Stronger Beer Amid Roaring Thirties

The piece notes a brewer saying beer is getting stronger despite fears of decline from pernicious anemia. It mentions chorus girls under NRA code with limited hours and after hours gold-digging not counted as work. Clark Gable reportedly had an appendectomy and a Hollywood opening is anticipated with an actress planning to perform the cancan.

Limestone NRA Group Named County Chairman Appointments

Judge Hobbs of Selma appointed R. B. Patton as Limestone County chairman for the National Recovery Administration. Patton named precinct chairmen in Athens and communities across the county including D. L. Rosenal Jr and A. B. White in Sand Springs, Carl Witt in Elkmont, Walter Christopher in Gilbertsboro, and others in Pleasant Grove Wickham Slough Quid Nune Greenbrier Mooresville Shoal Ford Pettusville and additional precinct leaders.

Athens Ala 8. F. Hobbs Selma National Recovery Administration R. B. Patton Limestone County Patton D. L. Rosenal B. N. Bibb Shoal Ford Will Worthy J. D. Elliott Pettusville Max Head

One in Court Fined for Petit Larceny in Police Court

A white man was fined in police court Tuesday morning on charges of petit larceny, with the judgment confronting the defendant in a formal proceeding.

Positive relief for itchy skin with Blue Star Ointment

Cooling ointment melts into the skin to soothe itch and rashes including eczema tetter ringworm and foot itch. Money back if it fails.

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