Decatur Scouts Lead in Camp Westmoreland Boy Weeks
Decatur youths dominated the Tennessee Valley council with 61 boys at Camp Westmoreland, totaling 205 camp weeks and 303 boy weeks overall. Leonard Michelson and Eagle Scout Charlies Scales earned junior staff honors. Five Scouts earned Eagle, Star, or life ranks, and 197 merit badges were awarded.
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Scouts of
Decatur
Tennessee Valley Council
Leonard Michelson
Charlies Scales
BE. E. Speer, Jr
Red Cross
Camp Westmoreland
Bribery Charges Hit New Orleans Officials
Abé L. Shushan R J Newman and Norvin Trent face state charges after yesterday’s federal grand jury indictment on mail fraud. They and two others Harris and company bribery linked to a $496000 bond refunding deal for Orleans levee board. Bonds were handled by Harr is and company in 1936 37 with bribe amounts cited.
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New Orleans
Abé L. Shushan
R. J. Newman
Norvin Trent
Deral Grand Jury
Orleans
Albert Granzin, Jr
Huey Long
Tottering
Huey P. Long
Boxing card at Lakeside Park night show
Promoters promote a boxing program labeled as between colored teams from Decatur and Florence at Lakeside Park. Fans may view bouts from their cars via the West Wherry Street gate or by ring side seats. Ten bouts are scheduled with first bell at eight o clock.
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Decatur Land
Florence
Lakeside Park
Wherry Street
Local Happenings In Decatur Community Notes
Decatur's Diary reports religious meetings at St. Paul's Lutheran church and community events. Parish activities include Teachers Training class at 6:30, Auxiliary meeting at 3, and a court of honor planned at Westminster church. Several residents and visitors are listed with health updates and social visits.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
George Norwood
Grant Street
Henry Nebrig
Fred Nebrig
Halen Helibusch
Texas
Nebrig
Court of Honor
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Paul F. Dix
Drowning Victim Sherman Johnson Recovered Near Birmingham
The body of Sherman Robert Johnson 22 of Decatur was found in the Little Cahaba river near Birmingham after a two day search. He dived from a bridge Saturday and was swept downstream by a swift current. Survived by his mother wife two children two sisters and two brothers.
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Sherman Robert Johnson
Houston
Pop
Johnson
Avenue G
Ensley
Mrs Sherrill Dies At Hartselle Home
Mrs Ethel Vereth Sherrill a well known Hartselle matron died at her home at 9 30 this morning aged 35 She had been ill a long time Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Wednesday at Moss Chapel by Rev Frank T Smith with direct burial Survivors include Cecil Sherrill husband Betty Joe Sherrill daughter J F Sharrott father two sisters Mrs W T Norris and Mrs J K Shavran of Lewisville and Birmingham two brothers Selle C Sharrott of Birmingham
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Ethel Vereth Sherril
Hartselle
Sherrill
Moss Chapel
Frank T. Smith
Peck
Cecil Sherrill
Betty Joe Sherrill
J. F P. Sharrott
W. T. Norris
Birmingham
J. K. Shawvan
Lewisville
Selle
C. Sharrott
Prohi Bill Off Calendar in Alabama Senate Clash
In Montgomery on August 22 the Alabama Senate moved a statewide referendum on repealing the alcohol control act off its calendar and back to the temperance committee while the House rejected a move to report Rep. John Sherrer's draft and keg beer bill. Senator Malone noted procedural issues. Rep. De Vane plans an ABC repealer.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Senate
Temperance Committee
House
John Sherrer
Senate
W. W. Malone
Athens
Temperance
Malone
P. F. de Vane
Rep
A. C. Davis
E. M. Megginson
Mobile
Sherrer
Guy
Renzo Guy
Setohatchie
Senate Health Committee
State Health Department
Simpson
Birmingham
Alabama
Speaker Bankhead to be Honored Luncheon Set
Montgomery Ala Aug 22 Warren Reese Jr said a state wide luncheon is arranged for Speaker William B Bankhead during his Thursday visit The event will be at the Whitley Hotel at 1 pm after his address before the legislature Governors Dixon and the Alabama delegation in congress will be invited and may attend Former Governors Kilby Miller and Graves are also invited
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Montgomery
Ala
Warren Reese, Jr
William B. Bankhead
Whitley
Bankhead
Dixon
Alabama
Congress
Reese
Tom Kilby
B. M. Miller
Bibb Graves
Weather Bureau Criticized Over Cahaba Flood Reports
Representative Sam Hobbs of Selma attacked the Montgomery Weather Bureau for allegedly causing flood damage by misinformation during the Cahaba and Alabama river basins event. Meteorologist E D Emigh defended the bureau citing communications issues and heavy rainfall but noted staff handled flood data while he was on leave.
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Montgomery
Ala
Sam Hobbs
Selma
Montgomery Weather Bureau Today
Alabama
Cahaba
E. D. Emigh Montgomery
Emigh
Hobbs
Weather Bureau
Statesmen weigh Berlin Moscow moves amid Danzig dispute
Diplomats report Russia and Germany acting in concert over Danzig while Berlin massed forces and Italy and Japan weigh their roles. Oslo group ministers converge in Brussels to draft a broad peace plea disavowing mediation. In Shanghai, fears grow of an isolation move as Fun Siao en presses indemnities after a British policeman incident.
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Berlin
Germany
Poland
Danzig
Forster
Free City
Italy
Japan
Rome
Washington
Moscow
Oslo
Brussels
Shanghai
Fun Siao-en
Europe at a Glance: Powers React to German Soviet Pact
The Associated Press surveys reactions across Europe to the looming Germany Soviet Russia agreement. Poland fears squeeze and loss of Russian aid while Britain fears a blow to the front. France reacts with astonishment as efforts to counter Hitler intensify. Italy eyes gains beyond past demands. Japan weighs new US ties as Soviet pressure grows. The United States study delays comment on Danzig, Slovakia bets on Polish land in exchange for friendship with Berlin.
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Europe
Associated Press
Poland
Germany
Russia
Britain
Chamberlain
NCE
Fuehrer
Hitler
Italy
Mussolini
Ulck Salm
France
Japan
United States
Sakhalin Island
Manica
State Department
Danzig
Slovakia
Observers See Russia Germany Pact Seen as Similar
Washington observers believe the proposed Soviet German non aggression treaty would be essentially the same as an existing pact and not more significant than first thought after unofficial details reached officials.
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Washington
State Department
Russia
Germany
German Soviet Non-Aggression Pact Boosts Wall Street Hope
In New York on Aug 22 stocks rose over 3 points as Berlin and Moscow prepared to sign a non aggression pact fueling hopes of delaying a broader war. Transfers reached about 850000 shares while spot cotton in New Orleans closed steady with modest gains.
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Victor Eubank
New York
Berlin
Hitler
Stalin
New Orleans
Market Report: Stocks Bond and Commodities Overview
New York trading opens with firm stocks and peace hopes lifting shares. Bonds mixed as governments and foreigners supply. currencies unsettled with most prices trimmed. Cotton firm on Wall Street and foreign buying. sugar steady with trade covering. coffee mixed. Brazil selling and Europe buying. Chicago futures show wheat and corn lower on profit taking, cattle steady to strong, hogs up to 10 higher.
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New York
Wall Street
Chicago
Cotton futures steady on firmer securities in New Orleans
Firmer securities and a favorable foreign view attract moderate buying in New Orleans cotton futures. Old contracts close steady with net gains of 6 to 11 points as October through July contracts show higher quotes. New York futures also close higher across the board with gains from 6 to 11 points on the session.
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N. C. Cotton
New Orleans
Cottonseed meal futures close lower in Memphis prices
Prime cottonseed meal futures eased in Memphis with closing quotes for Aug 21 at 25 cents, Sept 20.15, Oct 19.90, Nov 19.90, Dec 19.85, Jan 19.85, and March 19.95. Sales totaled 1,200 units.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady In New Orleans
In New Orleans on August 22 cottonseed oil closed steady with bleach able prime summer yellow at 5.55 nominal. Prime crude 4.37 and 1/2, 4.50. September 4.94, October 5.05, December 5.17, January through March 5.36. Block text indicates futures style quotes.
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New Orleans
Diplomatic Talks Hint at Mutual Aid Pact and Danzig Topics
The article notes officials considering a possible mutual assistance pact among Soviet Russia Britain and France. Some believe Germany welcomed a timely public agreement to influence the Danzig issue while Russia might press Britain for concessions before any pact. Polish ambassador Count Jerzy Potocki spoke with Sumner Welles who will return from vacation tomorrow.
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Russia
Britain
France
Germany
Danzig
Jerzy Potocki
Sumner Welles
Wheat Rout Hits Chicago Grain Market as Prices Slide
Chicago market notes a broad price slide with wheat down 6 to 8 cents amid profit taking and Europe driven liquidation after news of a Russia Germany nonaggression pact. September wheat at 66 3 4 to 7 8 cents, December 67 to 67 1 8. Corn falls about 1 1 2 cents, oats down 1 4 to 7 8. Butter and eggs show mixed activity with minor shifts in local graded product prices.
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Chicago
Europe
Russia
Germany
Poultry prices steady in Chicago market report
In Chicago on August 22 live poultry prices show hens 4 1/2 lbs and up at 15 cents, under 4 1/2 lbs at 14, bareback chickens 10-11 cents, with 44 trucks recorded and chickens steady, other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Nashville Livestock Prices Reported By Market
Salable cattle 250, calves 150 with demand steady in most areas. Light yearlings bring 8.50 for strictly good, others 5.50 to 7.50. beef cows to 6.00. canners 3.00 to 4.50. Top bulls 5.50. top welers 9.50. Hogs 500 head, mostly steady, top 6.05 for 170-230 lb. bulk 4.90-6.05. sows 4.14. Sheep 100, lambs 8.25 down, ewes 2.00-2.75.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agr
Germany and Russia seek realignments and buffer state options
A reader notes possible outcomes of a German Russian pact including absorbing Polish lands, gaining Ukrainian resources, or backing a Polish Ukrainian buffer state. Romania's fear grows as Berlin and Budapest may cut links to Poland to block British aid via Constanta. Russia resents loss of Bessarabia, while editors discuss separating ideology from state treaties in shaping alliances.
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Germany
Poland
Remains
Soviet
Russia
Ukraine
Berlin
Slovakia
Rumania
Konrad Henlin
Die Zeit
Hungary
Romania
Constanta
Bessarabia
Silver Shirts Denied Halls In Los Angeles Testimony
Witness Henry D. Allen testified before the committee that the Silver Shirts were denied auditorium use in Los Angeles for attacking Jewish Communism. Representative Voorhis challenged the claim, asserting the denial stemmed from anti Jewish sentiment rather than anti Communism. Allen said halls were available if Jews were not linked to Communism and tied the group to William Dudley Pelley and the Silver Shirt movement.
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Washington
Silver Shirts
Los Angeles
Rep. Voorhis
D-Calif
Henry D. Allen
Mexico
Allen
Voorhis
Worcester
Magss
William Dudley Pelley
Asheville
N C
Pelley
Friends of New Germany
Bund
Summer session at Athens College closes with strong turnout
A total of 155 students registered for the Athens College summer course, up 26 from 1938 and 54 percent from 1937. Four states Alabama Mississippi Kentucky and Tennessee were represented. Twenty four students in a non formal commencement, including four from Decatur, pursued degrees with several listed by name.
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Athens College
Alabama
Mississippi
Kentucky
Tennessee
Decatur
Elsie Brackeen Adams
Athens
Margaret Pauline Aldridge
Moulton
James Murray Braswell
Leona Butler Coles
Huntsville
Sarah Virginia Drinkedard
Falkville
Gladys Williams Greer
Hartselle
Jacqueline McCain Jones
Christine Jones
Danville
Paul J. Lawler
Kate Baker Lile
Corene Mary Lovvorn
Baileyton
Bessie Simler Manning
James H. Mullings
Ardmore
Tenn
Margaret Neil
William Merritt Newby
Maude Odom
Eva Moyers Owens
Hazel Cornelius Rowe
Edith Gertrude Saxon
Alexander City
Annelle’ Spearman
Alice Johnson Sanford
Hubert Thelmer Vaughn
Mary Frances Wells
Birmingham
Convention sites eyed for 1940 parties in race
Republicans argue no harm in delaying convention plans as Roe v United States policy dominates the issue. San Francisco hosts discussions for potential conventions while Philadelphia and Chicago emerge as possible sites for the 1940 meetings.
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Roevelt
San Francisco
Guffey
Philadelphia
Chicago
Plane to fly Ribbentrop to Moscow with stopover
A wartime report states Joachim von Ribbentrop, Germanys foreign minister, is scheduled to fly from Salzburg toward Moscow with an overnight stop at Koenigsburg. The wording suggests a planned diplomatic flight amid tension over opposing ideologies.
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Joachim von Ribbentrop
Germany
Moscow
Salzburg
Koenigsburg
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