Beloved Decatur Merchant Retires After 51 Years on Grant Street
The article remembers Mr. Harris who ran a Grant Street tent shop for 51 years and witnessed Decatur grow from a tent city to a town. He watched the yellow fever scourge erase many businesses, the courthouse move from Somerville, and a costly fire in 1904 that destroyed his store. Now 76, he retires with a quiet no.
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Somerville Road
Grant Street
Harris
Decatur
Eelenie Heights
Wilder's
Woolworth Co
Morgan County
Somerville
National
Hartselle
Soviet planes engage Japanese. ten shot down in clash
Thirty Soviet built aircraft rose to battle Japanese forces while ten were downed. Chinese veterans injured by Japanese fire were en route to Hong Kong freighter. Taiyin ship brought planes to aid, and bombers pounded Yangtze delta targets as Japanese columns pressed toward Nanking Wuhu Hangchow. An appeal for a neutral zone at Wuhu by Americans and others was forwarded but received no reply.
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Hongoe
Hongkong
China
United States
Taiyin
Yangtze Delta
Nanking
Wuhu
Yangtze River
Hangchow
Chekian Province
R. E Brown
Ann Arbor
Mich
Hangkowgs
Forty Marine Corps Vacancies Open in Macon District
Major J. M. Tildsley announces forty Marine Corps vacancies will be filled from this district in December. Applicants must have at least one year of high school, be in excellent health and of good moral character. Requirements include being single and aged 18 to 28, with height 64 to 74 inches.
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U. S. Marine
J. M. Tildsley
Macon
Decatur News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Birmingham visitor Harry Reitmeyer and wife join local social rounds. Families from Madison, Florence, Sheffield and Eva travel through Decatur. Community notices include church events, hospital updates, a Rose Bowl trip plan, DeMolay, Kiwanis, and local staffing changes at stores and churches.
Local Officials Named in Tax Division Dustup
Graves in the city, Claude P. Johnston of Somerville, Roy C. Billings head of the state income tax division, W. W. and G. C. Sheata of Decatur, and J. P. Hodges of Hartselle are cited among figures connected to the matter.
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Claude P. Johnston
Somerville
Roy C. Billings
The
State Tax Commission
W. W. and
G. C. Sheata
Decatur
J. P. Hodges
Hartselle
Divorce Granted for Cruelty in Los Angeles Case
Arthur Field found a cucumber when opening his lunch box. Judge Walter B. Gates granted Field a divorce on grounds of cruelty in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Arthur Field
Walter
Gates
Sox and Tigers in 3-Player Swap.
Milwaukee Dec 2 The first big deal of the minor league meetings came off today with Chicago White Sox trading Vern Kennedy ace pitcher Dixie Walker outfielder and Tony Piet an infielder to Detroit's Tigers for Marvin Owen a third sacker outfielder Gerald Walker and Mike Tresh a young catcher.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
White Sox
Vern Kennedy
Dixie Walker
Tony Piet
Detroit
Tigers
Marvin Owen
Gerald Walker
Mike Tresh
Son Settles Parents Suit Over Education Costs
In San Francisco on December 2, an elderly couple reach a settlement with their son Dr. John A. Driscoll Jr. for 4500 owed for his education. The parents mortgage their home for 1500 and secure 2500 more to be paid at 40 dollars monthly. The case ends with a handshake and a kiss as the son agrees to the terms.
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San Francisco
John A. Driscoll
John A. Driscoll, Jr
City Emergency
Stanford Medical School
Creighton University
Omaha
Repair Meeting for Cedar Creek Church Reconstruction
All residents aiding the Cedar Creek church repair are asked to meet at Leesdale school on Saturday December 4 at 1 o clock to elect a committee. The committee will advance the repair plans for the church.
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DeMolay Commandery
Cedar Creek
Leesdale School
Elks Vote to Extend Christmas Cheer to Needy Families
Local Elks lodge members approved a plan to distribute Christmas baskets to 180 families in need this year. The effort aims to bring holiday cheer to area residents facing hardship.
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ELKS
Elks Lodge
Alabama Chamber Plans 1938 Meeting In Montgomery
Plans for the 1938 annual chamber meeting in Montgomery were outlined by John M. Ward and President Benjamin Russell. The Alabama Chamber of Commerce aims to discuss activities since formation and emphasizes broad benefits for the state.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabamme Chamber
John M. Ward
Ward
Benjamin Russell
Alexander City
Russell
Alabama
Rail officials press cotton rate talks in Alabama hearings
Officials and railroad representatives in Alabama continued hearings before the public service commission on citations seeking information about lower intra state freight rates on cotton. Carriers argued that current cotton bale rates were too low.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Public Service Commission
Alabama Education Funds Disbursed Across Schools and Institutes
Public schools and state institutions in Alabama received 669000 in educational funds as payments on this year’s appropriations. Most went to public schools with 548691, while 11 secondary agricultural schools received 3328 each. Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn got 16761 and other state entities received amounts including extension service 11003 and University of Alabama 19861.
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Montgomery
Ala
Special Educational Trust Fund
Public
Alabama Polytechnic Institute At
Auburn
Extension Service
Agricultural Experiment Farms
University of Alabama
Alabama College, Colleges
Alace School of Trades
Gadsden
Alabama Works Progress Administration workload rises
The Works Progress Administration in Alabama reported a Nov. 24 count of 23 139 work relief clients up from earlier figures but still about 7 000 below the Dec 1936 level.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Works Progress Administration
Alabama Supreme Court dissolves liquor nuisance closures
The Alabama Supreme Court dissolved temporary injunctions padlocking five Calhoun County establishments as liquor nuisances. The rulings by Calhoun circuit Judge Lamar Field were annulled due to lack of notice or hearing for operators. The decision cited J. H. Marvell stating the padlock order barred reopening even with bond.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
Calhoun County
Lamar Field
Calhoun Circuit Court
J. H. Marvell
Alabama motorists plan county support for highway program
Birmingham dispatch reports the Alabama Motorists Association moving to organize county support to finance the state highway development program. Andrew W. Smith, director of the highway progress department, says every county will be asked to join. A five month study shows potential difficulty in matching federal air highway funds over the next five years.
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Birmingham
Ala
The
Alabama Motorists Association
Andrew W. Smith
Highway Progress Department
Association
Smith
Alabama Unemployment Service I nstruction Begins for 15 Agents
The Alabama Unemployment Service Commission launched special courses for 15 district agents who will supervise unemployment insurance payments starting January 1. The program begins in Montgomery with new duties for district supervisors.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Unemployment Service Commission
Deadline Set for 40 Alabama Employment Service Jobs
University of Alabama reports more than 40 Alabama Employment Service openings with applications due by Saturday December 2. Dr. R C Martin head of political science and special representative will receive applications until the deadline and warns applicants to file promptly.
County approves Sears lease for courthouse site build
Birmingham news reports the Jefferson county commission announced leasing the old courthouse site to Sears, Roebuck and Company for a four story department store costing about 600000. The store will pay two and a half percent of gross receipts as rent for 50 years and will become county property on completion.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Markets rally as steels lead late stock exchange rebound
In New York on December 2, buying in steels sparked a late rally that erased earlier losses of over two points and lifted many blue chips by 1 to 5 points. Trading was slow overall with about 800000 shares changing hands. bonds mixed, utilities down, and crop markets mixed with cotton and coffee also noted.
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Victor Eubank
New York
Chicago
Market Report From Nashville Cattle Hog Prices
Cattle 300 and calves 100 head with steady to higher tone. Steers and heifers 5.00 to 6.00, some meaty to 7.00, good fed steers and yearlings to 8.00 8.50. Hogs 400 head steady with various weights quoted from 7.15 to 8.05, sows lower. Ewes and lambs show loss on fat lambs.
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Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept
Cotton futures close steady with modest gains in New Orleans
Cotton futures ended steady with net advances of 2 to 7 points in New Orleans trading. The Dec contract closed around 7.97 cents and more gains appeared across months including Jan 7.95, May 8.05, and Oct 8.18.
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N. C
New Orleans
Cotton trends slip as hedging limits gains in New Orleans
Prices edged lower with March at 8.02 and July at 8.09 while Oct at 8 remained unchanged. Trading was sparse with a deserted ring and little sustained support. Exports reached 50,584 bales as hedging activity and foreign markets offered limited influence.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed Meal Futures Steady In Memphis Trade
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent protein closed steady in Memphis on December 2. Prices listed for Dec through July range from 20.85 to 19.65 per ton with 7 100 sales reported.
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Memphis
Cottonseed oil market closes steady with mixed bids
In New Orleans on December 2 the market shows a steady close for cottonseed oil. Bleachable prime summer yellow trades around 6.95 and prime crude 5.75 to 6.00 with various futures quotes such as Dec 655B Jan 655B March 6 57B May 6 60B and July 6 60B and July 6 64B B Bid.
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New Orleans
Poultry Market Prices Reported In Chicago
Chicago December market report shows live poultry trading across 31 trucks with hens at 4 1 2 to 5 1 2 pounds, young ducks 4 1 2 pounds and up, colored birds at 17 cents, white at 17 1 2 cents, small colored and white at 15 cents, dressed market steady with unchanged prices.
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Chicago
New York Butter Prices Hold Steady Across Grades
New York butter prices on December 2 show a firm market with creamery butter at 7,734 for the day. Extra 0 1-441, 92 scores. Firsts 88-89 scores at 34 1 2 cents, Seconds 84-87 scores at 32-33 1-2 cents. Cheese trade listed at 137,618 with irregular prices.
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New York
New York Markets Report Mixed Colors and Unsettled Eyes
New York City reports unsettled markets with 11 100 Eyes and mixed color readings. Special packs priced at 27 1 2 and 29, with standards noted.
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New York
Wheat futures rise on Argentine crop fears
Chicago December reports show wheat prices advancing while Argentine crop damage prompts cautious gains. Traders note profit-taking kept futures near unchanged to modestly higher with December at 04-04 1-45 and May around 92 1-2 5-8, corn and oats also firming.
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Chicago
Argentina
Appointments Made in Counties in Alabama
Mae Tr Cureton announces Virgie Winn Gunn of Cullman as home demonstration agent in Marshall county and Mary Barker as home agent in Winston. Miss Barker, former Athens College home economics graduate, did graduate work at Alabama Polytechnic Institute and has led B Y P A and Epworth League.
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Mae Tr. Cureton
Alabama Extension Service
Virgie Winn Gunn
Cullman
Marshall County
Mary Barker
Winston
Miss Barker
Athens College
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Away
Elkmont
Ardmore
Epworth League
Wedding at Hartselle Home Unites Dorothy Fergerson and Wilber Smallwood
Miss Dorothy Fergerson of Hart selle Route 3 wed Wilber Smallwood on Saturday November 27 1937 at the home of Rev and Mrs Dewey Crow with Rev Crowe officiating. The couple's parents are Mr and Mrs Newt Fergerson and Rev and Mrs Lannie Smallwood both of Hart selle Route 3. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Hubert Lynch Miss Audie Fergerson Fred Crowe and Miss Wilma Johnson.
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Dorothy Fergerson
Hartselle
Route 3
Wilber Smallwood
Dewey Crow
Hubert Lynch
Audie Fergerson
Fred Crowe
Wilma Johnson
Warning on Leaf Burning by Chief Moore
Chief of Police Bill Moore warns residents that burning leaves on paved streets or in gutters is prohibited by law and urges public cooperation to enforce the ordinance.
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Bill Moore
Miller Here Former TVA Worker Clears Wed Location
Pat Miller, previously assigned to the Tennessee Valley Authority, arrives to clear a wed located site. Local officials expect progress as work proceeds this week.
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Pat Miller
Ith
TVA
Local man transported after incident at East Vine
W. H. West of 113 East Vine Street was taken to Benevolent Society Hospital this morning in a Brown ambulance for treatment.
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Frank Holt
Guntersville
Benevolent Hospital
Bam Alexander
Perceeed Hospital
W. H. West
East Vine Atreet
Benevolent Society Hospital
Central Methodist Church Board Elects Leaders and Emphasizes Budget
The Central Methodist church board of stewards held a positive meeting with new pastor Dr. J. H. Chitwood introduced and welcomed. M. E. Lazenby praised the year ahead while Raymond A. Britain chaired the session and finalized the year’s budget and committee appointments. The event was described as one of the most enjoyable in recent memory.
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Board of Stewards
Central Methodist Church
J. H. Chitwood
M. E. Lazenby
Raymond A. Britain
R. A. Britain
J. B. Leeman
Billy Day
W. F. Rauschenberg
H. F. Elrod
A. L. Jolly
Bryan McAfee
A. M. Richards, Jr
Earl Glenn
W. T. Hamilton
M. #. Crow
Oscar Napps
J. W. Owens
J. H. Peach
J. B. McBride
J. W. Darrah
L. B. Sanders
J. D. Bush
LeRoy Dietz
J. E. McClary
T. Z. Bailey
Melvin Hute T
Carlton Kelley
Bruce Spencer
W. A. Britain
W. 8. Self
H. O. Troup
Robert Gray
Robert Weatherford
B. A. Turner
R. F. Warren
C. E. Lowery
T. E.@utman
D. W. Speake
E. H. Wood
Farm bill debate raises cost concerns and amendments
Oregon argues enlarging reserve stocks would raise costs while Senator Nyé questions urgency. House debates three days on the farm bill as amendments surface including limiting land diversion to dairy feed crops and secret farmers referenda on compulsory controls.
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Nyé
Copeland
D. N.Y
Bolleau
Wis
Infants Die From Accidents in United States Each Year
A report states about two thousand infants die annually in the United States from accidents with suffocation listed as the leading cause. It emphasizes dangers to infants in sleep, with calls for safer practices and parental awareness.
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United States
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