WPA plans for adult education and roads in Alabama
Dr. O W Hyatt visited Decatur to organize a $2300 WPA funded county adult education program with 14 teachers and capacity for 1000 students, to operate in Decatur Hartsel le and Falkville at Morgan County courthouse. Next week work starts on a $10000 Athens swimming pool with 30 men, near the reservoir. A $25000 Lawrence County road project will grade widen and repair 115 miles. WPA district HQ moved to the Sterchi building Bank Street Montgomery staff shifts follow.
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O. W. Hyatt
Works Progress Administration
Decatur
WPA
Hartselle
Falkville
Morgan County
R. T. Scarborough
North Alabama
Athens
Ea Cy
Lawrence County
Bank Street
Sterchi
Accounting Division
Alabama Relief Administration
District One
Montgomey
Scarborough
ARA
Montgomery
Outlaw Heady slain as federal jail break suspect captured
Dan Heady one of five federal prisoners who escaped the Muskogee jail was killed in a farmhouse near Weathers Oklahoma. Dewey Gilmore captured after a brief gunfight. Chief Detective Ben Bolton fatally wounded. One fugitive remains at large Leonard Short of Galena. Deputy U S Marshal Allen Stanfield credited with the fatal shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Okemah
Eaer
Clayton Day
Cooper
U.S
Allen Stanfield
Heady
Ben Standifer
Noted Sleuth Casts Doubt On Hauptmann Abductor Claim
Gov Hoffman said Burlington detective Ellis Parker believes Hauptmann may not be Lindbergh’s kidnapper. Parker, long involved in the case, was blocked by state troopers during independent inquiries. Hoffman noted Parker’s quiet probing, while Governor Moore weighs court avenues and potential pardons with no offer of parole or clemency for Hauptmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Sid-E. Hoffman
Ellis Parker
Burlington County
Hauptman
Hoffman
Parker
A. Harry Moore
Hauptmann
State Prison
Hopewell
Lindbergh
Rerit
Nenacrots
Court of Pardons
Supreme Court of United States
New Jersey
Col
Mullins Suffers Smashed Thumb At Alabama Mills
R W Moon Mullins suffered a mashed thumb while at work at Alabama Mills this morning. He was treated at Benevolent Society Hospital and returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. “Moon” Mullins
Alabama Mills
Benevolent Society Hospital
Mr. Mullins
Public invited to hear lecture at Riverside High School
The public is invited to a Sunday afternoon lecture at three o'clock in Riverside high school auditorium. The event is sponsored by the Christian Science Society of Decatur and will be given by Dr. John M Tutt of Kansas City Missouri.
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Riverside High ‘School
Aud.cor U
Christian Science Society of
Decatur
John M. Tutt
Kansas City
Dogs and Birds Sold in Two Days Want Ad
An old newspaper Want Ad notes rapid sales in two days for a male Spitz puppy a canary songster and cage. It promotes placing a three day ad in The Daily with 18 words for 54 cents and mentions the contact at 422 Sycamore Street.
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Spitz
Oanary
Cage
Sycamore Street
the Daily
Gun Blazed Trail Left by Robbers Across Ohio
Three bank robbers fled across Ohio in a gun battle after raiding Franklin National Bank. Seven abducted autoists, one robber killed, another wounded, a statewide manhunt for a third. Loot 2800 of 11000 taken. six cars used. W E Graham and cashier George Gates engaged in the firefight. Police identify a wounded suspect as James N. Gault, about 22, of Yorkville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin's Ferry
Ohio
Franklin
Franklin National Bank
W. E. Graham
George Gates
Howard G. Robinson
State Police Investigation Bureau
Martin’s Ferry
James N. Gault
Yorkville
Gault
Robinson
West
Fremont Pension Listing Question Sparks Debate
A fragment from Fremont Nebraska notes a 50 cent charge to be listed on old age pension rolls, described as a privilege, prompting questions about the cost and process. The brief hints at family or civic concerns surrounding eligibility and access to benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Neb
Policeman and prisoner burn in auto blaze
A special police officer and his prisoner were killed when a car crash caused their vehicle to burst into flames after they tried to arrest Harrison in the Alexandria area. Nicholson of Washington was held for questioning as the investigation continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Shaw
Bluebird Shaw
Wilt
Arlington County
Alexandria
Harrison
John B. Nicholson
Nicholson
Washington
New Members Initiated Into Decatur High D Club
Riverside auditorium hosted Decatur High School D Club initiation with clownlike raiment and paddled jokes. New D Club members included Pete Ryan Wilburn McCluskey Charles Collier Jack Prince Harry Thornhill Fred Trimble Joe Weatherly Alfred Tyler Guinnie Puckett C. D. Judd and Charles Boley, all football team members or staff, amid cheers from peers.
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Riverside Auditorium
D” Club
Athletic Club
Decatur High School
Pete Ryan
Wilburn McCluskey
Charles Collier
Jack Prince
Harry Thornhill
Fred Trimble
Joe Weatherly
Alfred Tyler
Guinnie Puckett
C. D. Judd
Charles Boley
Grass Fire Causes Minor Damage to Vacant Athens Lumber Site
A slight loss occurred to the vacant building once housing Athens Lumber on Fourth Avenue at 10 a.m. today from a grass fire. Flames reached part of the flooring but were controlled by fire departments. A second grass fire at 337 Jackson Street Thursday afternoon caused no damage.
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Athens Lumber Company
Fourth Avenue
Jackson Street
Mrs. Laura B. Clopton dies in Huntsville after fall
Huntsville resident Mrs Laura B Clopton died at home Friday morning after a long illness. She fractured her thigh in a fall Monday and funeral services are set for Saturday at two o clock at her Huntsville residence with burial at Maple Hill. She is survived by two sons J Walter Clopton of Decatur and J Blount Clopton of Huntsville and a daughter Mrs William H Jones of Birmingham. She had lived with her sister Mrs Bessie Daniel in recent years. The Decatur Cloptons have stayed at her bedside since Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura B. Clopton
Huntsville
Compromise on North China Row Reported Today
The Rengo News Agency reported tentative agreement between General Ho Ying Ching war minister of the Nanking government and Hsiao Chang Ying aide to General Sung Cheh Y military overlord. It outlines a north China commission with self government powers and non inflation of Nanking silver nationalization in north China.
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Peiping
Rengo
Relia
North China
S W
Nanking
Ho Ying- Ching
Hsiao Chang-Ying
Sung Cheh-Y
Hopeh Chahar
North China Commission
Statement on American interests in North China and liberties
The statement urged support for the autonomy movement and stated America’s interest in North China to protect American citizens and property. Hull said it is most important during world wide unrest that governments and peoples keep faith in principles and pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
North
China
Hull
Decatur Benevolent Society Board Thanks Thanksgiving Helpers
Members of the Board of Trustees and the Benevolent Society expressed appreciation for Thanksgiving gifts to the hospital. They thanked Decatur school children for canned goods and fruits and vegetables and thanked churches for cash offerings from Thanksgiving Union services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trust of the Benevolent Society
The
Benevolent Society
Decatur
Churches of Decatur
Harvard Modernistic Cataloz Reflects Catalogue History
The 1935 36 issue named Cataloz replacing Catalogue and listed 7 870 students and members with Calbot to speak to three figures, marking a shift in campus publication style at Harvard Aurea Mass.
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Harvard
Mass
Calbot
Weather update for Tennessee region with river gauge data
The Tennessee river gauge stood at 39 feet descending with no rainfall reported. Forecast calls for 64 degree high and 29 degree low over the 24 hour period, with light rain in the north and extreme portions tonight and Saturday. slightly warmer in eastern and southern areas on Saturday.
Norris backs Roosevelt for reelection but will not seek renomination
Senator George W. Norris pledged support for President Roosevelt’s reelection while saying he will not seek another term as senator. He indicated he might run as an Independent if he were to run, but declined to comment on a draft from Nebraska to position him as an Independent candidate.
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Washington
George W. Norris
Roosevelt
Norris
4& More
Nebraska
Seniors Rehearse for School Play The Gang's All Here
Senior class cast rehearses The Gang's All Here a modern three act play by Keith Merrill to be shown Friday night December 13 at Riverside auditorium. Director Mrs Willard J Brown calls it one of the most enjoyable and humorous school productions. Proceeds fund the annual published next spring.
Attorney snatched by pair of youths in Alabama
Arcenie Grubb, an attorney from Birmingham, reported being forced at gunpoint by two youths to drive to Gadsden, then ordered to return to Birmingham after two miles. The incident occurred late last night on a highway corridor.
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Birmingham
Arcenie Grubb
Atttorney
Gadsden
Grab
Buddy
Grubb
Grubh
Twenty Nine New Members Joined Women’s Club
Twenty nine new members were received into the Business and Professional Women's club at their regular meeting Thursday night at the Lyons. Miss Carrie Jones, president, presided. After routine business a constitution and by laws were adopted.
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Business and Professional Women's Club
Lyons 1
Carrie. Jones
Tragedy Strikes Uniontown Laborer as Auto Fatality
Cecilia Gilmore a Uniontown hospital telephone operator answered a call reporting an automobile killed a man. She sent an ambulance which returned with the body of her father John Gilmore age 63.
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Uniontown
Cecilia Gilmore
Uniontown Hospital
John Gilmore
HI-DE-HO IN HARLEM HARLEM Mont 6 Py shooting
A brief item notes a shooting incident in Harlem Mont where a gunfire event occurred on a six pistol squad day. No further details available about victims suspects or exact time.
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Harlem
Mont
Lighting on Pank and Second Avenues for Yuletide Observed
Placing of multicolored lights began on Pank and Second avenues to create a festive Yuletide display. Work on both thoroughfares was expected to finish by Monday, with various merchants and professionals contributing to the expense. Committees on Pank street had not yet published donor lists. The B2007d avenue committee named several contributors including Jewelry Co Speake Warren and Ratliff, Blue Bacp J D Ligon, H R Speake, Palace Dafe, Why Not Bat Here Cafe, Sty and Sandlin, Caddell Drug, Ben Franklin Stores, Bell Telephone Co, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Grant
Moulton Street
Bleak Street
Church
Vine Street
Pank Street
Etineon Bres, Jewelry Co
Speake
Warren and Ratliff
Blue Bacp
J. D. Ligon
H. R. Speake
Palace Dafe
Sty and Sandlin
Caddell Drug 63
Ben Franklin
Bell Telephone Co
Bedverie
Hedzes Herdware
Marvin Rankin
Alevam
Planes Rain Retaliation Start War Threats
Report describes Italy planning to destroy the Ethiopian people by mechanical means with native troops, aiming to avoid risking Italian soldiers. James A. Mill covers damage across Addis Ababa, including wrecked offices and hospitals, and Haile Selassie condemns Italian use of Red Cross insignia amid casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
James A
Italy's Answer: Haile Selassie's Palace in Ethiopia
Fragmentary OCR mentions Italy's response related to Ethiopia and Haile Selassie's palace, but details and context are unclear from the readable text. The snippet appears to reference historic relations or events involving Haile Selassie and foreign powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Ethiopia
Haile Selasie
Lawrence Officer Arrest Report Shrouded in Odd Fragments
Fragmentary text reports a Lawrence officer involved in an arrest connected to burglary near an unnamed location. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR and missing names or dates.
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Bruno
Mullins
Walter George
Riverside
Mrs. Clopton
North China Row
Memphis
Tenn
CoMeen
Texas
Atlanta
Desiye
FO Lawrence
Terry
Renee
Lan
Lars
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