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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1937

Page

3

Peace talks between Lewis and Green falter after stalled conference

Philip Murray heads a joint O makers peace committee with Lewis and Green set to select I O representatives. Green to be led by George Harrison of the A F of L. five weeks of talks yield five points of contention centered on forming a combined C I O system or craft based A F of L leadership and voting power at a joint convention.

Philip Murray O. Peace Committee Green Lewis and Murray I. O George Harrison A. F. of L Joint Committee L.methy Federation Lewis and Green Perkins Lewis United Mine Workers A. F. of

Night Drive Sparks Passion and Potent Resolve

In a fashionable mountain retreat party, Mimi shuns Andy's advances while Jerry overhears a tense exchange and becomes smitten. The drive ends after two, as Mimi rides with Andy, and Jerry wrestles yearning, guilt, and a vow to win her. The Bradley home exudes resort-like luxury amid moody moonlit escapades.

Sit-downers Indicted in Mutiny Plot Aboard Algie

A federal grand jury indicted 14 seamen aboard the government freighter Algie for attempting to incite a revolt during a sit-down strike in Montevideo Uruguay on September 10. A second count accuses conspiracy to mutiny. Three mariners who left ship in South America were later arrested in New York and another in Jacksonville Florida.

Baltimore Federal Grand Jury Montevideo Uruguay South America Algic New York Jacksonville

Union Hill Home Demonstration Club Thanksgiving Meeting

The Union Hill Home Demonstration Club met at Ma and Mrs D M Briscoes home on Tuesday November 23 for a fall decorated gathering. Miss Erfen Rowe home agent gave a clothes selection demonstration for men and boys with materials from local merchants. The group discussed lawns curing meat health campaigns and enjoyed games singing and a three course buffet dinner with demitasse. Members present included Mr and Mrs J W Osborne Mr and Mrs James Brooks Mr and Mrs A B Tapscott Mr and Mrs Horace Slate Mr and Mrs Buster Owen Mr and Mrs E H Flack Mrs A B Flack and many others.

Union Hill D. M. Briscoe Erfen Rowe Health Department Inez Flack J. W. Osborne James Brooks A. B. Tapscott Horace Slate Buster Owen BE. H. Flack

Oak Ridge Social News Highlights Weekend Visits

Mrs Silas Leeman and son Junior from Birmingham visited the West family. Nola Dae Sparkman spent the weekend with Carrie Waler. Mrs Lizzie Moore hosted guests including Fannie Sybert and daughters Ollie and Ruby. Abilene Roberts visited Neel and Decatur relatives. others hosted or visited E Morris and Sybert households.

Silas Leeman Birmingham Byrd West Nola Dae Sparkman Carrie Wal-er Clark Sinade Earline Tid Curtis Morris E. Morris Claude Waddell Charles Delila Sybert Alvie Roberts Ben Moore

Noted Critics Shape Lionel's Circle in To Be Continued

In Lionel's circle the literary element stands out through Katherine Merrill and Stiles Sanderson. Stiles has published verse in respectable magazines while Katherine, though unable to produce significant work, earned a sharp reputation for brilliant but harsh criticism. To Be Continued.

Jerry Katherine Merrill Stiles Sanderson Lionel Stiles Katherine

American dancer Josephine Baker wed French broker in Paris area

Josephine Baker, famed American Negro dancer and singer, married Jean Lion a French wholesale broker in a civil ceremony at Crevecoeur-le-Grand near Paris. Paul Derval of the Polies Bergere acted as a witness.

Paris Josephine Baker Jean Lion Crevecoeur-Le- Grand Paul Derval Polies Bergere

Yale and Alabama University Budgets Reveal Big 1930s Costs

The record shows Yale University spent 6 840 134 00 dollars in the prior year while Alabama's 1935 appropriation to the University of Alabama totaled 393 809 05 dollars. The figures illustrate state and institutional funding levels during the period.

Yale University Alabama University of Alabama

County unit law questioned as invalid in Nashville injunction

Chancellor R B C Howell ruled the county unit primary law not passed validly and issued a temporary injunction against its effect. He said six representatives vacated seats by accepting other offices, and the house had no right to seat them. The suit challenges the act's constitutionality and awaits further appeal.

Nashville, Tenn Howell Memphis Supreme Court

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FAI Ouadan Jomion War- Cc. I Invi Bernice Mimi Olga Andy Fuller Drake Scott Selden Scott Andy Ammidon Twins Tonneau Girard Sylvester Ammidion Twins Sylvester Bradley's Lione Firestone Scooters Budget Dept C. W. Westbrook Mgr Gene Aker Terrys Bertram Coggs Tottenham Ccoggs Sitting Bull4 A. B. Flack Richard Reeves John McCutcheon Louise Watkins Mary Barnard Mamie Ferris J. Y. Flack Bobbie Lamon Flora Criscoe Arthur Neely Clifford Neely J. Y. Black Bernice Thomas Ebien Rowe Mattie Pearle Wilson Oak Ridge Carter Hermione Peneret J.C. Black CO Second Ralph Sarter Mgr Eddie Stolts Delaware Maryland United States J. N. Baker Alabama Ac Company Alabama State Department of Health Alabama Power Company
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