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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1933

Page

3

Luncheon Trap Atop The Music Box Restaurant

Eve declines Theron Reece's lunch invitation and Mona invites her to a Tealian restaurant with Mona. Eve notices Dick and his colleagues plotting with Reece as Mona flirts, while Reece taunts about stocks. Eve later checks Pure Soap stock at the bank, fearing exposure of Mona's scheme.

Tive Theron Reece Noow Eve Arlene Reece Mona Mons Mone Earle Barnes Barnes Mrs. Barnes Bixby’s Eoen Mona Stock Exchange Pure Soap, Inc Pure Soap Mr. Brown Preda Mr. Bliss

Announcements for Congress in the Eighth District

Two candidates announce their campaigns for Congress from Alabama's Eighth District. Baynard L. Malone of Decatur seeks the Democratic primary on September 12, 1938, while A H Carmichael of Tuscumbia enters the 1983 race subject to the same primary. Both rely on supporter votes and influence.

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

Barbs Oosevelt Slaughter Plan Sparks Outrage

A 1933 NEA Service column mocks government policies and social quirks. It attacks orders to slaughter hogs, jokes about politicians, ants, clothing, nudity, farming finances, and a Canadian court ruling on a wife not rifling her husband’s pockets.

NEA Service, Inc

Community Notes From August 20, 1921

Birmingham resident Joe Bell visits his parents before heading to Auburn for school. Dr. A. T. Grayson and wife plan a visit to relatives in Gurley Hobbs Island and Huntsville. Katherine Chunn returns from Athens guesting Susie Anderson. Morgan county malaria control work continues. Madeline Dix to enter Judson College Marion. Claire Bloodworth to return home from University of Chicago summer course.

Joe Bell Birmingham Mr. Bell Auburn A. T. Grayson Gurley Hobbs Island Huntsville Claire Bloodworth University of Chicago

Winona Council Barbecue Supper Planned at Woodall's

Winona Council No. 3 Junior Order U. A. M. will host a barbecue supper at Woodall's on Friday September 1. Free tickets available from W. M. Chenault or A. H. Garnett for each member plus one guest. State secretary E. R. Calkhoun and state organizer A. W. Brauninger of Birmingham will be guests and speak in support of the Daughters of America.

Winona Council No. 3 Woodall W. M. Chenault A. H. Garnett E. R. Calhoun Birmingham A. W. Brauninger Daughters of America

Boogertown to be cleared by foreclosure and demolition

Athens Alabama August 30 special L C Hightower a local financier holding a mortgage announced he will foreclose and tear down 40 houses on the Boogertown property and use the land for farm work. The area once built to house mill expansion developed poor occupancy after the mill closed and earned a dangerous reputation.

Athens Ala Boogertown L. C. Hightower

Five Thousand Limestone Bonds Retired

Five thousand dollars of Limestone county road bonds were retired with state gasoline tax money for June. J. M. Holt, chairman of the county board of revenue, said this brings total retired bonds to fifteen thousand in fourteen months, all bought below par. One third of the gas tax funds bond retirement, aiming to retire the full 135000 issue within years.

Athens Als Limestone J. M. Holt County Board of Revenue

Prices for fresh produce and meats from local market

List of mixed items with prices including sweet potatoes 13 to 15 cents per pound, Irish potatoes, turnips, greens, okra, corn and beans. Also notes on native dressed meats, spareribs, backbone and country sausage with per pound prices and quantities.

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Summary

Birmingham market reports firm hay prices with good receipts and fair demand. Poultry and egg prices paid to producers show small hens at 7 cents and large at 7 TM%-814 cents. No 1 white eggs 17-18 cents. Grain prices in Birmingham deliver No 2 white corn 70% TK, No 2 yellow 68%4 cents. Cattle and hog quotations list varied steers, cows, calves and top beef types with mixed changes and overall steady tone.

Johnson Hay U. 8 Timothy Birmingham

Rainfall Totals 0.08 Inch in 24 Hours

The weather bureau reports a rainfall of 0.08 inch in the 24 hours ending at 7 am. This brief meteorological note records light precipitation for the period observed today.

Weather Bureau

University Opens 103rd Regular Session at Alabama

The University of Alabama opens its 103rd regular session on September 6. New courses will be offered this year, registrar Miss Mary Robertson announces, and there are few faculty changes.

University Ala University of Alabama Mary Robertson

Visit to Mother Prompted by Clergy Couple Trip

Rev and Mrs J Berkstresser with John Emory and Mildred left today for Talladega to visit Mr Berkstresser's mother Mrs M E Berkstresser.

Berkstresser John Emory Mildred Talladega Mr. Berkstresser M. E. Berkstresser

Sister Mary Kitchen Relish Recipes and Menu Plan

Readable text outlines pickles and relishes including cucumber onion olive oil mustard seed and pepper recipes plus Dresden relish beet horseradish relish. It also lists a menu for tomorrow including breakfast lunch and dinner items and directions for preserving jars.

Sister Mary Nea

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