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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1934
Page
12
Mrs. J. A. Woods relief director says the county relief department cannot aid unemployables and cites it as a community problem. She notes complaints to Washington and Montgomery about unmet relief appeals and explains headquarters’ rule that those ill but able to work receive aid only on a work basis.
In the Department of Commerce office Harriman takes on NRA press duties after Blue Eagle board friction. Reports say he faced fierce initial questions at his first press conference and seeks a permanent NRA press chief to handle growing scrutiny.
Alabama relief officials report that by December 15 direct relief may end in about a third of the state. Thad Holt says 23 counties have work programs or plans to employ all able bodied relief recipients. The rehabilitation plan lists 20 232 approved families for farm self help loans or subsistence aid.
Puzzle lists numerous across and down clues from a crossword including abbreviations Greek letters months authors and misc terms with an old style formatting and jumbled trailing letters and stray characters from the source text.
Officials drop pursuit of damages for loss of the lightship crew and seek only damages for the ship loss. The new line of defense suggests crew deaths resulted from faulty life belts, absolving the British White Star Line of responsibility.
The Men's Fellowship League of Westminster Presbyterian church elected officers Jimmie Munn as president Roy Wyatt as vice president Ernest Cammack as secretary treasurer Judge Seybourne Lynne spoke on Christian Fellowship Attendees plan a Huntsville Presbytery convention in Decatur on December 30 with delegates from North Alabama churches and several speakers lined up.
Followers of the Crimson Tide plan to attend the Rose Bowl in Pasadena hailed the announcement that one of the special Pullman cars will depart Decatur on December 26. The car will join the Birmingham train, consolidate with cars from Tuscaloosa, and move south to New Orleans, then west to Los Angeles via the Southern Pacific.
Doris Campbell ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Campbell was struck by a car while crossing a street in front of 101 Sixth Avenue North. She suffered severe bruises and abrasions but was not believed seriously hurt and rests at home after treatment at Dr A M Roan’s.
Dr. L. G. Sturdivant presiding elder of the Decatur district attends the Grand Masonic lodge meeting in Montgomery where he serves as grand chaplain.
Letters reveal home remedies for disguising gray hair with sage tea and discuss weight loss tips from readers. Advice includes preparing a strong sage tea rinse, not rinsing after application, and dieting notes noting high calorie vegetables and certain fruits while endorsing lean meats in moderation.
Pupils of Mrs R R ae presented a Xmas program at First Ward School titled A Christmas Festival of Peace Plenty Music and Good Cheer. Carols were sung and played during the play featuring Annie Mae Sheats Mildred Napp William Reed Ed Uptain Nita Nunn and others.
The Athens branch of the American Association of University Women will host guest Kathleen Kennedy, state president, speaking at 4 p.m. Founders Hall Athens College. A 6:30 p.m. dinner at Gloria Tea Room honors Miss Kennedy. Decatur women are invited to attend.
Lewis C. Brown left today for Bellefontaine Ohio on business described as rips Peas.
Millions have found Calotabs valuable for colds. Take one or two tablets first night and repeat on the third or fifth night if needed. Calotabs act as a purgative and diuretic aiding elimination. Trial package price is seventy five cents.
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