Conference of Older Boys Program in Athens
The district Older Boys conference to be held at the Methodist church in Athens from December 4 for three days features theme Responsibilities and Privileges. Delegates register Friday at 4 PM, with sessions led by Hi Y clubs, speeches by city officials, and a banquet with Francis Benton as a speaker. Delegates aged 15+ from Hi Y clubs and churches invited. conference fee is 1 dollar.
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Athens
Maynard Layman
Girls of Athens
E.L. Stough
Hartselle
J. R. Crawford
Aggie Quartette
Francis Benton
World's Assembly ‘of Boys’ Workers
Toronto
Canada
J. E. Morris
J. Ward Nelson
Mz.o
Parley Building
Birmingham
Democrats Take New Jersey Seat Increases Margin
Democrats celebrate gains in New Jersey as Percy Stewart wins in Plainfield for the normally Republican district, boosting party seats to 219 and signaling strength ahead of 1932 contests. Complete returns show Stewart with 31 567 votes to Donald McLean 99 655.
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Washington
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Percy Stewart
Plainfield
N. J
Stewart
Donald McLean
Woman and son jailed for murder in Texas rope attack
In Port Payne a woman Willie Roberts 42 and her son Bert Wood 28 were jailed on murder charges after the body of her husband William Roberts 53 was found in a rear tow shed. She alleged he attacked Wood with a knife and she lassoed him causing him to choke as he fled the house.
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Port Payne
Willie Roberts
Bert Wood
William Roberts
Dee Kalb
Roberts
Sheriff Pope
Mrs
Wood
Merrie and Christy Prepare Christmas Cheer Together
Twins Merrie and Christy plan to trim the Christmas tree and gather baubles for the holiday. They reviewed last year’s ornaments and bought new ones, noting that Christmas is 19 days away.
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Christ
Fordham Player Dies in Infirmary
Fordham University confirms the death of Cornelius Murphy Greenfield Mass right tackle from injuries sustained in the Bucknell game on November 21. Murphy died at the university infirmary with unclear cause. Teammate John Szysmanski, a substitute tackle, remained hospitalized with a paralyzed side after assisting Murphy.
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New York
Cornelius Murphy
Greenfield
Mass
Fordham University
Bucknell
University Infirmary
Murphy
Fordham
John Szysmanski
Kiwanis Club to Elect Leaders at Y M C A
Decatur Kiwanis members will vote tomorrow at 6 30 PM at the Y M C A to choose the club president and other officers for the coming year W W Benson and oo Nash are the leading candidates with strong followings President W M Bailey asks full attendance for the ballot and Garner Pride leads the attendance committee to ensure every member is present.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
W. W. Benson
Oo Nash
Kiwanis
W. M. Bailey
Garner Pride
Today’s Rainfall Report
The 24-hour rainfall ending at seven this morning measured .15 inches. The report notes a light shower pattern with no accompanying severe weather warnings issued.
Commerce Heads 10 Study Plans Formed by Local Directors
Tonight 15 local citizens chosen to form the Chamber of Commerce board meet at the Tennessee Valley Bank at 7 30 to begin laying plans for a Decatur active commerce unit. Directors will set offices budget and membership while awaiting an all time worker pending financial strength. An earlier formation effort drew industry representatives seeking southern locations without township financing. Directors to be announced at tonight’s meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee Valley Bank
Active Commerce
Decatur
War on dogs enforced in Hartselle after rabid bites
HARTSELLE Dec 2 Special Owing to two or more rabid dogs killed after biting other animals a city ordinance requiring the killing of all dogs at large without muzzles is being enforced. Police have killed many dogs to stamp out the danger of rabid animals running wild.
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Hartselle
Y P S L Meeting at St John’s Church
A Y P S L meeting at St John’s Episcopal church drew good attendance. Pres Gus Hildreth led, Miss Marion Bingham played, and Miss Lallie Mai Sewell read the lesson while the rector offered prayers. Members plan to collect magazines for county institutions and thanked the Binghams for hosting the Thanksgiving party.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Gus Hildreth
Marion Bingham
Lallie Mai Sewell
Marion’‘Bingham
Y. P
International settlement plan tests Japan over Manchuria
The neutral council members endorsed a settlement plan now backed by China and the United States, leaving Japan to decide. The proposal calls for an international inquiry but does not force Japan to withdraw from Manchuria by a set date or acknowledge a right to action against Manchurian bandits. Tensions rise at Tsitsihar as Japanese forces rush reinforcements from Mukden amid reports of Chinese marches on the city. Tokio says radio intercepts suggest Gen Mah Chan-Shan plans an offensive, while Japan’s envoy in Nanking says Tokyo and Beijing both seek to avoid new complications.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Harbin
Mah Chang Shan
Tokyo
League of Nation Council
Japan
Manchuria
China
United States
International Commission of Inquiry
Tsitsihar
Mukden
Hailan
Tokio
Mah Chan-Shan
Nanking
No Change Seen In the Market Here
The cotton market remained steady today at Deddtur with middling seven eighths cotton at 5.35 cents per pound. This quotation matches the near close on Tuesday afternoon.
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Deddtur
Huntsville Man Appointed Chief Examiner for Alabama
J. H. Hard Jr., a Huntsville resident and frequent Decatur visitor, has been named chief examiner of public accounts for Alabama by Governor Miller. He succeeds Walter K. Smith who resigned.
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J. H. Hard, Jr
Decatur
Huntsville
Alabama
Hard
Walter K. Smith
Miller
Mizelle Visits on Route One Trinity
E Mizelle, a business visitor traveling via route one Trinity, was in town today for professional matters.
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E. Mizelle
Trinity
Walker Pleads For Mooney Pardon In San Francisco
Mayor James J. Walker of New York urged California Governor Rolph to grant clemency for Tom Mooney, convicted on perjured testimony in the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing. He argued the trial and witnesses were biased and cited recent clemency records as justification for executive mercy.
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State Building
San Fran
Tom Mooney
James J. Walker
New York
Rolph
Mooney
San Quentin
San Francisco
Aaron Shapiro
Walker
California
Plan Strawberry Crop At Meeting In Hartselle
F O Keller Morgan County Strawberry and Produce Association manager urges all Morgan County strawberry growers and interested farmers to attend a meeting at Hartselle City Hall on Saturday December 5 at 10 o'clock. Report acreage to order crates and ensure sufficient supplies for next spring market.
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Keller
Hartselle
F. O. Keller
Morgan County Strawberry and Produce Association
Hartselle City Hall
Morgan County
Walker Meeting Mooney Sets Plea for Pardon
Mayor James Walker of New York is pictured bidding Mooney farewell after a talk in prison. Walker observed Mooney preparing to plead for clemency.
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James Walker
New York
Mooney Goodby
Walker
Mooney
Community Looks to Local Aid to Migrant Families
The Alabama Committee on Unemployment Relief urged counties to care for their own residents and avoid exporting dependents. As transients rise, communities should direct families to reliable work sources and social agencies, with plans to return, relocate with care, or integrate locally, including temporary aid if needed.
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Alabama Committee On Unemployment Relief
Miller
Walter S. Gifford
Red Cross
United States Department of Commerce
Advent Series at St Pauls Lutheran Church
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites the public to mid week Advent services led by Rev E T Town. The series includes three prophecies about Christ with the first sermon tomorrow from Isaiah 7 14 declaring a virgin birth. Services occur Thursdays at 7 30 p m during the Advent season.
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St Paul's Lutheran Church
E. T. Town
Immanuel
Christ
Catlett Slightly Injured After Tank Fall
Bob Catlett commander of the local American Legion post and Gulf Refining manager, sustains bruises from a fall yesterday while slipping from a gasoline tank at the plant. He is recovering and able to be out today.
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Bob Catlett
American Legion
Gulf Refining Company
Elmer Overton Opens Jazz Piano School Here
Huntsville pianist Elmer Overton plans to open a new piano school at 111 12 Moulton Street teaching a novel method. He has performed locally and will instruct students in jazz playing in ninety days, aiming to bring fresh style to Decatur audiences.
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Elmer Overton
Huntsville
Moulton Street
Overton
Decatur
Madison Team Loses Thriller To West Huntsville
Madison boys basketball team suffered a 16 to 12 defeat to West Huntsville in a hard fought, thriller of a game played in Madison on December 2.
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Madison
West Huntsville
Loot Retrieved From Crane Shop After Thanksgiving Breakin
A portion of stolen goods was recovered from a crane shop after a break in on Thanksgiving afternoon. The thief remains at large as police continue investigations and search for additional leads.
Movie Proceeds To Explained By War Veterans Commander
Bu Mr Hine, commander of the Veterans of Wars post, explained today that proceeds from a movie were allocated after reviewing the decision page and discussing advocates. The statement circulated by the post highlights the outcome and rationale behind the allocation.
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Hine
Veterans of Wars
River Rising Gauge Readings Report Water Level
The Tennessee River gauge read feet this morning indicating rising water levels. The report notes higher river flow and potential impact on nearby communities and river traffic.
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Tennessee
Winter Clings to Decatur with Mild Temps Today
Weather bulletin notes a mild winter grip on Decatur with a maximum temperature and a minimum of 33 degrees for the hour period ending at seven this morning.
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Decatur
Futures open steady in New York trading
In New York on Dec futures open, January 5:97, May 6:38, July 6:55, with ongoing steady activity as markets begin the session.
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New York
Dec
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