Roosevelt plans simple inauguration with limited troops
President elect Roosevelt favors a simple inau guration in line with economy. He discussed parade arrangements with inaugural committee leaders and indicated no objection to concentrating troops near Washington.
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Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Glass
Virginia
Secretary of the Treasury
Wilson
Treasury
Chairman Farley
National Committee
Senator Walsh
Montana
George Dern
Utah
Owen D. Young
Newton D. Baker
Warm
Springs
Carey Grayson
Washington
Roosevelt Discusses Farm Mortgage Relief and Tax Cuts
Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined a farm relief program aimed at liberalizing farm credits to help farmers keep their homes. He spoke with Representative Steagall about refinancing farm mortgages and parts of the general farm program and floated tax cuts and using federal borrowing power to avoid a broad revenue revision.
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Warm Springs
Franklin D. Roosevelt
House Culture Committee
Senator Gon
Texas
Congress
Washington
Strikes Declared Last Resort for Labor Plan
In Cincinnati the American Federation of Labor endorsed an employment insurance scheme and a 30 hour workweek paid by employers and state administered. President William Green and leaders urged peaceful action but Green warned force could be used if needed to win the shorter work week.
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Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Green
Ninth Street Methodist Men’s Bible Class Meets Tonight
The Men’s Bible class at Ninth Street Methodist Church will gather tonight at 7 o'clock at Mr. Wheeler’s home on Ninth Street south. All members are urged to attend.
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Ninth Street
Methodist Church
Wheeler
South
Gaines Granted Bond in Morgan County Case
Luther Gaines, a Black man, was granted bond of 2500 dollars after a preliminary hearing before Judge W. T. Lowe in Morgan county court. The bond followed the hearing in connection with a death case tied to the home of T. C. Burton, with origins in the Talucah section. Attorneys T. C. Almon and Seybourn Lynne represented the defendant, State Attorney Norman Harris the state.
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Luther Gaines
W. T. Lowe
Morgan County
Gaines
T. C. Burton
Talucah
T. C. Almon
Seybourn Lynne
Norman Harris
Attempted Robbery At Lovin’s Store Involving Arthur Garnett
A robbery attempt at J. F. Lovin Wholesale Company was interrupted when Arthur Garnett returned about 7 o clock and found a crowbar and other entry tools left behind. Earlier, thieves entered the store at night, pried a door and stole 100 boxes of chewing gum.
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J. F. Lovin Wholesale Company
Arthur Garnett
Mr. Garnett
Solicitors Ill in Virginia Impacts Hearing Schedule
Two solicitors and a third in Virginia fall ill with influenza as a preliminary murder hearing is set at the courthouse today. Norman Harris of Decatur is asked to represent the state. Bryan McAfee and Julian Harris are ill at home. Wade Wright leaves for a visit in Virginia.
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Virginia
Court House
Norman Harris
Decatur
Bryan McAfee
Cornelian
Julian Harris
Line Street
Wade Wright
Mrs. Della Hughes Laid to Rest in Aldridge Grove Cemetery
Mrs. Della Hughes of Hartselle Route 1 died at Benevolent hospital Tuesday. She was laid to rest yesterday at Aldridge Grove cemetery. Survivors include her husband R. E. Hughes one daughter one son and her parents Mr and Mrs A. H. Hyds.
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Della Hartselle
Benevolent Hospital
Aldridge Grove
Treatments for rabies issued at TVA laboratory
A Tennessee Valley laboratory report shows 92 rabies treatments issued in October. The 72.6 percent physician usage, 29 directives, eight malaria positives, 149 water supply tests, and 2,886 total specimen examinations are noted for the month.
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Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Charles Johnson
Nice
Showrooms Ready to Display New Chevrolet Model
Hill Chevrolet in New York clears showrooms for the 1933 Chevrolet to be shown within ten to fourteen days. Manager A W Hill says the car features a longer wheel base a roomier body and new engineering for small cars with higher speed faster pickup and more power plus a novel engine mounting system.
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The
Hill Chevrolet Ny
A. W Hill
Curb Market Sees Sales Hold Steady In Morning Trade
A bright morning at the curb market reports sales holding at usual levels as producers and consumers gather. Brisk buying follows with farmers disposing of most products offered for sale.
Morgan County Captain to Address Big Brothers Class
Captain R. A. Burleson, a well known Morgan countlan, will address the Big Brothers class in Huntsville at a special meeting this evening.
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R. A. Burleson
Morgan Countlan
Big Brothers
Huntsville
President considers ten percent pay cut for federal workers
Washington reports the President aims for a ten percent salary cut for government employees and a general sales tax to balance the federal budget. He seeks drastic cuts in next year's spending, with Congress divided on a beer tax proposal. Democratic leaders discuss repeal of prohibition and possible revenue measures.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Tout
Snealey
Garner
Milligan
Missouri
Limestone county high schools to close December 16
Limestone county boards vote to close all high schools on December 16 to allow students to earn a full term credit. Elementary schools remain open for now. New board president A B I White Ardmore and vice president C A Harrison lead the panel with J M Lawson as secretary.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
County Board of Education
A. B. I White
Ardmore
C. A. Harrison
J. M. Lawson
G. G. White
W. S. Dobbins
F. W. Pepper
M. W. Dupree
R. M. Clem
Cotton Gains Points In Local Market Trading
King Cotton rose modestly as middling cotton reached 5.55 cents per pound on the local market 30 minutes before the close, up from 5.30 cents on Wednesday. New York futures edged toward six cents at about 5.98 cents per pound near the close.
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King
New York
Safety Meeting Set For Tuesday For Alabama Power
A safety meeting for Alabama Power employees in the district is scheduled for Tuesday in Decatur. About 25 employees are expected to attend. Seybourn Lynne will address the meeting on Teamwork.
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Alabama Power Company
Decatur
Seybourn Lynne
Europe Seeks Postponement of US War Debt Installment
Europe has summarized its plea for delaying December debt installments due from the United States. Britain dispatched a note to Washington seeking moratorium terms while France prepares a parallel note. London reports the British reply to the US refusal to postpone the Dec 15 payment and signals a broader push to revise the war debt structure.
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Europe
United States
England
Stimson
France
London
Ronald Lindsay
Washington
Britain
Hoover
Congress
Christians to Convene in Athens District Meeting
Representatives from Cullman Lauderdale Morgan and Limestone counties will attend a district convention at the First Christian church of Athens starting next Monday. Dr J R Jolly of Florence will preside and Dr Robert W Burns of Peachtree Christian church Atlanta will be the featured speaker. Delegates will be entertained in Athens homes with sessions and meals at the church.
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Athens
Ala
Cullman
Lauderdale
Morgan
Limestone
First Christian Church of
J. R. Jolly
Florence
Robert W. Burns
Peachtree Christian Church of
Atlanta
Miss Alma Powers Injured in Athens Horse Incident
Miss Alma Powers of Athens suffered severe injuries after being thrown from a frightened horse. She was unconscious at the scene with memory loss and multiple cuts and bruises but no broken bones.
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Athene
Ala
Alma Powers
Athens
Decatur Community Sing At Church Of God
Attention was called to the Decatur community sing this evening at the Church of God beginning at seven oclock. The event is the regular Decatur community gathering with residents invited to attend.
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Church of God
Decatur
Roof fire damages residence at 623 Sixth Ave West
A blaze was discovered shortly after noon at a home on 623 6th Ave West causing minor roof damage. Both fire departments responded to the alarm.
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6Th Avenue West
Tanner Resident Visits Decatur for Brief Business
Long of Tanner Route 1 spent a short time in Decatur today on business.
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T. Long
Tanner
Route 1
Decatur
Time Is Short Urges Immediate Help For Needy Families
A call to action urges readers to donate immediately to aid families in want. The appeal stresses personal responsibility, asks if readers enjoyed comforts, and urges every team to contribute fully this week, with two firms already at 100 percent.
Brothers Takes New Warehouses Poole Is Broker
M. P. Brothers, who recently acquired two Piggly Wiggly stores, occupies the C. E. Poole and Company warehouse on Sixth Avenue. Poole retires from wholesale groceries to enter the cotton business with offices on Moulton Street. A former Morgan County sheriff, he is a well known Decatur resident with strong local support for Brothers use of the warehouse as a distribution center for his North Alabama stores.
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M. P. Brothers
C. E. Poole and Company
Sixth Avenue
Poole
Moulton Street
Morgan County
Mr. Brothers
Red Cross Roll Call Nears Goal in Decatur
The Red Cross in Decatur reports 200 memberships so far, well short of the 400 city quota. Officials express optimism but urge more residents to respond in the next days to reach at least 300 in Decatur.
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Red Cross
Decatur
Conscious Again King Is Improved After Attack
Rufus King of Lacon section south Morgan county received treatment at Benevolent hospital after being struck on the head with a wooden piece. He was unconscious briefly, then regained partial consciousness and is now fully conscious with improving condition. Les Smith of Lacon remains jailed in Madison county on an assault with intent to murder charge arising from King's injury.
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Rufus King
Lacon
Morgan County
Benevolent Hospital
King
Les Smith
Madison County
Double Alarm At John A Thomason Lumber Yard
A double alarm at 1 45 this afternoon sent the Railroad street and Johnston street fire companies to the John A Thomason Lumber company on Railroad street for a fire call.
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Railroad Street
Johnston Street
John A. Thomason Lumber Company
Miss Elizabeth Malone Resting After Appendicitis Operation
Friends report Miss Elizabeth Malone is resting well this afternoon at Benevolent Hospital after undergoing an appendicitis operation.
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Elizabeth Malone
Benevolent Hospital
Miss Malone
Former Decatur Resident Dies in Train Car Crash
Florence resident Miss Hazel Bean longtime Decatur native dies from injuries after her car collided with a Southern train at a crossing in Huntsville. Nolen Pryant of Decherd Tenn escaped with minor injuries. Bean formerly worked at Moye beauty parlors and ran a Winchester Tenn parlor en route to visit family.
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Hazel Bean
Florence
Decatur
Huntsville
Nolen Pryant
Decherd
Tenn
Miss Bean
Moye
Winchester
Kiwanis Club Plans Annual Ladies Night Event
The Decatur Kiwanis club hosts its yearly Ladies Night on December 29, the same evening as the club installation of new officers led by Sam H. Malon replacing A. W. Hill. Governor-elect J. E. Lewis will be the featured speaker. Due to a thinner treasury, no favors will be given.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Sam. H. Malon
A. W. Hill
J. E. Lewis
Alabama Kiwanis District
Bryant Sees Surge in Farm Trade at Happy Feed Store
Benson Bryant, operator of the Happy Feed Store, said the farm business has risen in recent weeks and farmers are not waiting until spring to buy. He noted customers are already increasing purchases and expressed optimism about the season.
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Benson Bryant
Happy Feed Store
Mr. Bryant
Staccato blasts tear through six square miles in Montreal
In Northern Montreal twelve were injured as sewer and gas mains exploded across six square miles. A three story building collapsed, windows shattered, fires burned, and five fire fighters were hurt while manholes rose and flames lit the streets. Cause unknown pending company statement.
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Montreal
Quebec
Man Heat and Power Consolidation Cmpany
Outhouse Burns in Mysterious Fire
An outhouse burned at an unspecified location with limited readable details. No injuries reported and cause is under investigation by local authorities.
Mrs. Martha E. Chunn 96 Dies After Illness
Mrs. Martha E. Chunn aged 96 died Wednesday after a four week illness at the home of her daughter Mrs. Jesse M. Kyle in Hartselle. Funeral services were held today at 10 at the Methodist church in Hartselle with Rev. Roy Hewlett officiating. Interment followed at Shiloh cemetery ten miles east of Hartselle Peck in charge. She was the widow of Matthew T. Chunn and daughter of Lieut. Samuel J. and Sophia A. Maxwell. Surviving are two sons Ben and John Chunn of Somerville and daughter Mrs. Jesse M. Kyle of Hartselle, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. John M. Maxwell of Decatur is a nephew.
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Martha E. Chunn
Jesse M. Kyle
Hartselle
Roy Hewlett
Shiloh
Mies
Peck
Peck In Charge. Mrs. Chunn Was the Widow of Matthew T. Chunn
Samuel J
Sophia A. Maxwell
Ben
John Chunn
Somerville
John M. Maxwell
Decatur
Cliff Newton Held on Murder Charge in Madison Jail
Cliff Newton remained in Madison county jail after a Wednesday murder hearing before Justice J. W. Bailey. Bond set at $2,000 has not been posted for Newton who is connected to Buck Manus's death after a blow with a wooden stick.
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Cliff Newton
J. W. Bailey
Madison County
Newton
Buck Manus
Power crew hit by mild flu epidemic in Alabama
Alabama Power service crews face a two week span of illness with many absences due to influenza and several workers, including Melvin King E H Phillips and Paulmeelt returning after illness while Joe Henderson remains home.
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Alabama Power Company
Melvin King
E. H. Phillips
Paulmeelt
Joe Henderson
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America
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Miss Alma Powers
E. N. Hart
Decatur Charity Council
Sears
Brothers
Miss Hazel Bean
Bryant
Blaze
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