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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1932

Page

3

Famous Spanish Fighter 10 Die

Jose Sanjurjo Lacanello, a leading Spanish soldier and army commander, was sentenced to death by a mixed civil and military tribunal for leading a rebellion against the republic. General Herranz received 30 years, Col Infantes 12 years, and Sanjurjo’s son Justo was freed amid government restrictions and public demonstrations.

Madrid Jose Sanjurjo Lacanello Supreme Court Morocco Sanjurjo General Herranz

Part of Gas Tax To Retire Debts

Athens Alabama August 25 Part of the county three cent gasoline tax now collected for road building and maintenance will be used for the gradual payment and retirement of the county s bonded indebtedness if a proposal now being considered goes through State Senator R H Walker of Athens favors such a measure provided the state does not take part of the county tax for state purposes

Athens Ala R. H. Walker

Christian Revival Set to Open in Eva with Rev Wiggins

The Christian revival will begin in Eva on Thursday September eighth with Rev Wiggins preaching. The full schedule will be announced later and residents are urged to attend all services.

Eva Christian Revival Wiggins

River Levels Report Declines On Tennessee River

The Tennessee River dropped to 3.2 feet as reported by the gauge, signaling a falling water level today.

Tennessee

Population Gain on The Farm Is Seen

The Farm population rose by 207000 as 1,472,000 left farms for towns and cities while 1,679,000 urban residents moved to rural areas per Agriculture Department statistics. The shift shows movement between rural and urban areas in the last year.

Washington, D. C America Department of Agriculture

Pilot Club Steak Fry At Beaver Lake

Decatur Pilot club members gathered for a Monday steak fry at Beaver Lake hosted by Miss Ruby Jones and Miss Shez Thombs. Guests included Mrs. Jessie Thombs and Mrs. Fannie Jones, with the meeting drawing full attendance.

Decatur Pilot Club Ruby Jones Shez Thombs Beaver Lake Jessie Thombs Fannie Jones

Occasional Wife and the Lure of Love Among Friends

Rose offers Camilla a sharp look at love and men as they discuss the four love classes and the limits of fidelity. Camilla contemplates Peter while readers learn about Mr. Goblatz and Mr. Perdue, two ideal husbands, and the widespread ache of romance.

Carmilla Rose Camilla Alexander Hoyt Dawson Mr. Hoyt Qoblatz Anna Mr. Perdue Peter

Court Seasoning For Miller on the Bench

Montgomery Alabama August 25 The article reflects on sixteen years on the circuit court bench for Gov B M Miller and his wit. A young lawyer asks for a tax refund tied up by a technicality. Miller recalls the old saying a technicality is a point of law one lawyer knew the other didn t.

Montgomery Ala Circuit Court B. M. Miller State Compromise Board

Incumbents Lead In Mississippi Primary Returns

Returns from yesterday's Democratic primary show incumbents leading in the Mississippi House races. In the sixth district, Representative Hall finished second in a three way contest.

Mississippi Jackson Miss House of Representatives Hall

Rankin Returns From Memphis Business Trip

Marvin Rankin is back from a business trip to Memphis Tennessee with no further details provided on the visit.

Memphis Marvin Rankin Tenn

Vice-President to Go to Mississippi

Dr. William M. Patterson, vice president of Athens College and professor of languages, left Athens for Mississippi State College where he has accepted the post of head of the department of modern languages. The resignation from Athens College was accepted with reluctance.

Athens Ala William M. Patterson Athens College Mississippi State College Patterson

Alabama Mills Rank High in July Cotton Spinning Hours

The July survey shows Alabama mills averaging 178 active hours per spindle, third in the nation behind Tennessee and South Carolina. National totals: 31,708,610 spindles in place, with 19,758,252 operated and 3,659,198,582 hours run, averaging 115 hours per spindle.

Washington, D. C Alabama Tennessee South Carolina South New England

Today’s Horoscope for Those Born on This Day

Persons born on this day are lovers of nature and enjoy outdoor activity. The reading notes a strong affinity for natural surroundings and a preference for time spent outside in various environments.

Decatur Weather Moderates With Warm Daybreak

Decatur recorded a high of 90 degrees and a low near 70 as a warm spell eased. The day brought cooler conditions after recent hotter afternoons.

Decatur

Banniza Announces A Fine Fall Movie Lineup

Banniza returns from Atlanta with a promising fall lineup for the Princess theatre. G P Banniza theatre manager says the program should satisfy Decatur and surrounding areas. Crescent Amusement Company now allows managers to choose films they believe will please patrons.

Atlanta Princess Theatre G. P. Banniza Decatur Crescent Amusemnt Company

Last Half-Holiday For the Year Today

Today is the final half holiday of the summer and is observed by merchants and banks. The half holidays run through June July and August with most business houses taking Thursday afternoons off.

Tipton Victim of Titness Survived by Family and Church

Frank W. Tipton is victim of Titness. He is survived by his wife W. O. Tipton of Chicago two daughters Mrs. Eugene Ryan of Nashville and Mrs. W. T. Mann of Birmingham one sister one brother and four grandchildren Interment was at Gurley last Friday He was a member of the Ninth Street Methodist church.

W. O. Tipton Chicago Eugene Ryan Nashville W. T. Mann Birmingham Gurley Tipton Ninth Street

No Rainfall Report in Decatta Period

No rainfall occurred in Decatta during the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning.

Decatta

John Cotton The Patriarch of New England Puritan Leader

John Cotton, eminent Puritan divine, was recognized as The Patriarch of New England for his influential role in early colonial religious life.

John Cotton the Patriarch New England

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Summary

Daily receipts listed for carrots and a range of produce at Birmingham Market. Carload hay prices show U. S. No. 1 and No. 2 classes for Johnson hay, Timothy, and Alfalfa with bids from 9.00 to 18.00 per unit. Grain prices reflect No. 2 white and yellow corn and oats with small advances. Poultry, eggs, and other items priced, including potatoes, cabbage, and other vegetables, with overall market comments noting steady or slightly higher prices and light but adequate receipts.

Birmingham Johnson Hay U. S

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Helen Jacobs Miss Jacobs Forest Hills L. I Pilot Club Lake Aea Edna Robb Webster Joretta Stick Girl Chapter Milla Babylon Goodyear Service Inc Lee and Line Streets Miller Quaker Legion Paul Griffith American Legion Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Lee and Line HUSKY Goodyear Speedway Imatt Banniza Frank W. Tipton Arkets Service Lee and Line Sts
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