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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1936

Page

3

Rotary Ladies Night Set At Central High Gym

The Decatur Rotary Club schedules its annual Ladies Night for next Monday at Central high gymnasium at 7 30. The organizing committee includes C Bailey chairman Harry Malone Rutledge Thomas Billy Wyker Frank Yaney and James Raw from Britain. District Governor Harry Ayers of Anniston will attend.

Decatur Rotary Club Central High Gymnasium 4. C. Bailey Harry Malone Rutledge Thomas Billy Wyker Frank Yaney Britain James Raw Harry Ayers Anniston

Five Alarm Fire Destroys Boston Plate and Window Glass Co

A five alarm blaze in Boston caused $150,000 damage to the Boston Plate and Window Glass Co. Fire Chief Samuel Pope says several firefighters were injured by falls on icy ladders roofs and streets during hours of effort to contain the flames.

Boston Boston Plate and Window Glass Co Samuel Pope

Party Intrigue Deepens at Marcia Canfield's Home

Marcia and Helen plan a late Saturday party inviting Guild members and key guests amid tensions with Bruce McDougall and Mike Bradford. Bruce arrives uneasy, Joan Bradford brings him along, and McDougall wrestles with longing for Marcia while navigating social friction with Mike. John Waddell arrives. a billiards break signals a shift to lighter sport amid complex relationships.

Arcia Dorothy Osborn Helen Waddell Eden Stagecraft Guild Philip Ore Helen Marcia Bradford Joan Mike Sourpuss Bruce McDougall Guild Joan Bradford McDougall Marcia Canfield Brute Bradfords Chicago John Waddell McDougal Dorothy Philip Canfield

Demonstration At Ryan 4H Club On Clothing For Children

Miss Erien Rowe spoke to Ryan 4H club girls on clothing for children and offered Christmas decoration tips. The group paired with H club boys to swap self made Christmas gifts amid hints for holiday crafts. Oversubscribed bonds prompt first day closure of a $700 million treasury issue as part of a larger December finance plan.

Erien Rowe Ryan 4H Club Washington Dec Treasury

Progress in Pacific Coast maritime walkout talks slows

Negotiations in San Francisco show signs of progress as coastwise ships and union spokesmen plan a public debate on the strike issue. A 40 day port blockade continues while Atlantic coast seamen push to fill strike offices with a joint strategy. In Racine Wisconsin Judge Davison threatens militia and pats down pickets as a court order goes unmet. WPA projects face sit down protests and Pleasantville New Jersey seamstresses demand resumed work. Santa Fe railroad workers begin a nationwide strike vote among 3000 employees as the stalemate persists.

Associated Press Pacific Coast San Francisco Edward F. McGrady Atlantic Eastern and Gulf Sailors Association C. M. Davison Philip F. LaFollette J. I. Cash Company Racine Wis Davison New York WPA Pleasantville N. J Big Four Railroad Santa Fee Railroad

Swift and Company opens New Orleans branch unit

A Decatur native A H Joiner now district manager for Swift and Company. The New Orleans unit covers sausage manufacturing ham cooking and smoke house facilities as part of the Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and Florida operations.

Swift and Company New Orleans A. H. Joiner Decatur Big Packing Company Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Florida

Morgan May Be Called to Testify in Rail Money Probe

Senate investigators opened the railway financing inquiry by hearing that a Morgan banking syndicate sold control of the Van Sweringen rail and industrial empire for 274,682 dollars while questions arose about J. P. Morgan Jr. being summoned to testify.

Washington J. P Capitol Senate Morgan van Sweringen

Wage Increases for Albuquerque Enginemen Reported

In Albuquerque New Mexico enginemen receive wage increases as disputes over pay and working conditions are discussed by union leaders and transportation officials seeking to settle the issue.

Albuquerque, N. M

Argentina to Sign Four Long Unratified Peace Treaties

Argentina plans to sign four long unratified peace treaties to win backing for Western peace efforts. Foreign Minister Saavedra Lamas, Nobel laureate and head of the Inter American Conference, voiced optimism that all American nations will ratify. The agreements include the 1923 treaty to avoid conflicts and related conventions, plus the Kellogg Brand pact and related arbitration accords.

Buenos Aires Argentina Carlos Saavedra Lamas Saavedra Lamas inter-American Conference Associated Press

Postmaster Named at Opp Alabama

Acting Postmaster General W Howes announced yesterday the appointment of Henry L as postmaster at Opp Alabama.

Washington W. Howes Henry L. A Opp Ala

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