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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1933

Page

5

Erroneous Society Engagement Notice Appears in Daily

The Daily carries an engagement announcement for Miss Ruth Alexander of Town Creek and Mr. William O. Graham of Decatur which is unauthorized and traced to Town Creek. The paper apologizes and seeks the sender while noting the incident involved mail transmission. The report also covers local society notes and movements, including club meetings and social visits across Decatur.

Daily Ruth Alexander Town Creek William O. Graham Decatur Alexae Ala

Personal Notes From Covington Visitors

Mrs J T Redding of Covington Kentucky arrived Thursday to visit friends and relatives here. William Prish of Covington Kentucky is visiting John M Chenault for a few days. Miss Minnie Lee Battles of Trinity is reported resting well at home in the locality.

Minnie Battles Millsboro Christine Clapp Birmingham E. L. Thomas Johnston Street Odo Smith Athens Byron E. Rake Maxwell Field Montgomery, Ala Mrs. Rake Frank Harris New Orleans Courtland H. D. Bynum Edmund Nesbit Chicago Merle Freeman Tuscaloosa Louis Argend Florence Irene Clem Elkmont J. T. Redding Covington, Ky William Prish John M. Chenault Minnie Lee Battles Trinity

Couzens Attacks Bankers In Detroit Court

Senator James Couzens testifies in Detroit on the bank closings and criticizes bankers for not telling all they know. He recalls events from the White House to Henry Ford’s Dearborn office and accuses bankers of mishandling the national crisis. He also alleges Hoover asked him to back a Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan for a Chicago bank.

Detroit United States James Couzens Mich White House Dearborn Henry Ford Michigan Herbert Hoover Reconstruction Finance Corporation Chicago Charles G. Dawes

Tennessee River Gauge Reads 3.4 Feet At 7 O'clock

The Tennessee River remained stationary today with a gauge showing 3.4 feet at 7 o'clock, indicating no significant rise or fall in river level.

Tennessee

Nashville Woman Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Evans Jones of Nashville Tennessee returned to her home Thursday after visiting with Mrs. E L Thompson for the past few days.

Mack Elam Decatur Mothers Club Horace Griffin T. M. Jones Evans Jones Nashville, Tenn E. L. Thompson

Weather report records 89 max 66 min in day

The weather bureau reported a maximum temperature of 89 degrees and a minimum of 66 degrees by 7 a.m. today, outlining the day’s temperature range for readers.

the Weather Bureau Today

Malone Wins Support in Heated Primary Clash in Decatur

Judge Malone and rival Carmichael faced off in a Morgans County rally touching on trade and the double primary. Malone pledged to respect voters and pressed for an absolute majority while traveling to Owen's Cross Roads and Nebo barbecues and Lauderdale county events.

Carmichael Tuscumbia Owen’s Cross Roads Morgan County Judge Malone Decatur Malone Lexington Owen's Lexingford Huntsville Nebo Lauderdale County

Dairymen From Four Counties Meet Here

Dairymen from Limestone Lawrence Cullman and Morgan counties will meet at the Chamber of Commerce next Thursday morning August 25 at 10 oclock to outline and perfect further plans for the milk producers code and prepare it for signing. All milk sellers whether retail or wholesale and regardless of herd size will be included.

Limestone Lawrence Cullman Morgan Counties Chamber of Commerce

Local Minister Returns Tonight From Revival

Rev. C. M. Tyndal pastor of Ninth Street Methodist Church returns tonight from Boley’s Chapel Limestone County where he has led a successful revival this week and drawn large crowds.

C. M. Tyndal Ninth Street Methodist Church Boley’s Chapel Limestone County

Make This Model at Home Pattern 1531 Anne Adams

Pattern 1531 offers a gingham dress with a flounce at the shoulder puff sleeves and a fitted bodice. Available in sizes 14 through 42, with step by step sewing instructions and fabric yardage for size 16. Send 15 cents for pattern and write name address and size. Catalog and patterns also advertised.

Anne Adams

Revival to Begin at Crow's Chapel Sunday

A revival campaign will start at Crow's Chapel on Sunday afternoon with Rev J D Pickens of Southside Baptist Church preaching. No services Sunday evening. from Monday through the week services will be held each night at 7 30 o'clock.

Crow’s Chapel J. D. Pickens Southside Baptist Church

Class Members To Meet Tonight At Green Gables Picnic

Members of the service class of Ninth street Methodist church and their families are asked to meet at 5 30 this afternoon at the church to motor to Green Gables for a class picnic this evening.

Ninth Street Methodist Church Green Gables

Metal Roofing in All Lengths by Wyker and Son

High quality metal roofing offered in all lengths with fast shipments and prompt delivery. John D. Wyker & Son advertise durable roofing products and quick service for customers seeking reliable roofing materials.

John D. Wyker &Son

Voice of the People praises Roosevelt on Muscle Shoals policy

Letter to the editor from 8. I. Patterson of Decatur Alabama commends Franklin D Roosevelt for promoting Muscle Shoals development and denounces power and fertilizer interests. He urges voters in Alabama’s Eighth District to back a reform candidate opposed to payrolls of those interests and to support the New Deal.

Decatur Daily Franklin D. Roosevelt Muscle Shoals South Tennessee Valley Great Valley Almon Congress

Miss Neill Praised for Eva High School Work

Miss Ella Neill, Eva High School physical education director, has organized the girls under the state paint system. The students show keen interest and many expect to make enough paints to attend the state play day at Montevallo in spring. This is her first year at Eva high, yet praise for her work is noted.

Eva, Als Ella Neill Eva High School Montevallo

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