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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1935

Page

8

Approval Ready for Project Work Next Week Says Weett

Weett states he was notified of an approval on the project and that work should begin next week after the approval order.

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Man to wed wife after license in 48 states

A man in August 23 remarks his plan to obtain a marriage license in all 48 states to wed his present wife. He spoke to attendees and walked away without revealing his name, promising to seek legal help later.

Ben Oredes Ech Milter Lea

Flood control project began on Chattahoochee at West Point

Preparations are under way for a federal flood control project on the Chattahoochee River at West Point Georgia. Roy F. Rudolph of Mobile Alabama heads the project with assistants B Smith of Mobile and Tuscaloosa.

West Point Chattahoochee River Roy F. Rudolph Mobile Als B. Smith Mobile and Tuscaloosa

RUMORED HEARST MOVE TO FORM NEW CONSTITUTIONALIST PARTY

A Chicago dispatch reports an independent Democratic faction may launch a new party named Constitutionalist to challenge Roosevelt in 1936. Banbridge Colby is described as leader. potential ticket heads include Ely and Douglas with Smith and others named for support.

Charles R. Michael Chicago William Hearst California Douglas Dispatch Banbridge Colby Wilson Roosevelt Solidth Colby Alfred E. Smith New York Albert C. Ritchie Maryland Eugene Talmadge Georgia William R. Pattangall Maine Supreme Court Hearst Ely Michael Smith

Huntsville Fails to Move WPA District Offices

The Huntsville Daily Times reproduces a Thad Holt letter stating relief demobilization requires districts to be coterminous with WPA regions. Holt notes WPA headquarters were set in Decatur and anticipates following that setup. He adds he will discuss the matter with Senator Fletcher when he meets him.

Huntsville WPA Decatur Huntsville Daily Times Thad Holt Alabama Relief Administration Relief Administration Works Progress Administration Fletcher

How many weights balance any weight 1 to 40 pounds

A balance scale can weigh any integer weight from 1 to 40 using weights that are powers of three. With weights of 1, 3, 9, and 27 pounds placed on either pan, any weight in that range can be measured by placing each weight on the needed side.

Garth AG WEA Ggavnes Was

Moulton Social Roundup Echoes Visits and County News

Local visitors include Alvin Richards from Decatur and Fred Brackin of Town Creek. The Moulton town board met to discuss a pending PWA loan for a sewerage project as schools and civic staff reorganize. Farmers report mixed cotton prospects due to rain while noting slight price boosts. County officials and residents, including J Kirk Howell and Lucile Heflin, active in civic life, with court term opening in Lawrence County.

Alvin Richards Decatur Mr. Richards Fred Brackin Town Creek J. J. Wiley Tassie Jacobs Rosa Lee Langley Annie Mae Hambrick R. L. Parsons Parsons Lumber Company Moulton A. J. Crosthwaite PWA L. W. Gentry Hampton Wyatt Mt. Hope U .S Windham Stewart Lawrence County A. A. Griffith Roy Warren Jakeer Mildred Bell Horton Courtland Chas Vaughan, Jr Bill Vaughan Louise Pickens Coc Camp No. 468 Jewel Hogan Lawrence County Relief Office Cora Lee Speake Madeline Heflin Suneday Chilton County Charles Snyder Moulton Hardware Company State Commission FE. Q, Burch Gabe Pool Wolf of Springs Geir

All-Day Singing at Andrews Chapel Set

An all-day singing event is planned at Andrews Chapel on September 1 with invitations extended to all singers to participate in the program.

Andrews Chapel Andrews’ Chapel

Elisabeth Bryan Returns to Headquarters After District Tours

Miss Elisabeth Bryan former relief director of Morgan county promoted to district one supervisor when relief offices closed in Decatur returns to her headquarters after making official calls in the ten counties of the district.

Elisabeth Bryan Morgan County Decatur

Church Revival Completes With Additions At Local Meet

The Church of Christ revival closed last night after a successful week with several additions and strong messages by Rev. Coffman. Rev. Gibbs and Rev. Gaines returned home after attending meetings. Cotton ginning progresses with about twenty bales processed this week and more ready. Local residents and visiting families are noted.

W. J. Taylor Saitheahen Clark Weatherwax Aces ©Ayahan Town Ann Aorge Mt. Hope Tubbs Town Creek Lee Church of Christ Revival Coffman J. M. Gibbs J. Luther Gaines Moulton Reeves Baptist Women’s James Perdue Perdue R. C . Jackson O. L. Judy Myrtie

Sedition Act Is No Longer Law In Alabama

Alabama faces a shift as the Sedition Act is repealed amid labor tensions and upcoming Patan Bly igor Be Baldwin fishing rodeo. Governor Graves signs the Welch bill to authorize jury boards to refill juries and list juror names per Scottsboro decision. Senate passes unemployment insurance with 16 weeks benefits after a three week waiting period.

Alabama Graves Scottsboro U. S. Supreme Court Senate

Typhoon Hits Tokyo as Storm Delays Southern Japan Shipping

A typhoon swept Kyushu and Shikoku today forcing ships to seek shelter or stay in port and delaying schedules across southern Japan.

Tokyo Kyushu Shikoku Islands Japan

Third Prisoner Severely Harmed at Plettensee Jail

Berlin Aug 28 The an chartered executioner of Pletzensee prison swung his ax at dawn today and severely harmed Lieut Muller Heinecke of the aviation corps condemned as a spy The officer was among many held at the facility

Berlin Pletzensee Lieut Muller- Heinecke Aviation Corps

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