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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1933

Page

3

Unknown Blond Chapter XXVII Murder Mystery Deepens

The King murder case draws headlines as community letters hash over police progress. Bannister presses Chief Henley for action and suggests using Bannister's Aunt Kate's home to watch Juliet France and gather information without alerting her.

al Drugan Tracy King Drugan Captain Denise Lang Drugean Bannister Gainey Dragan King Henley Kate Gardner David

Letters to Santa Claus from Alabama children

A December 1933 preservation of handwritten requests from young Alabama residents to Santa. The letters list gift desires including dolls, rings, purses, toy vehicles, crayons, campers gear, and fruits and candy, with mentions of family members and teachers.

Children’s Christmas Wishes Fill Mailbag From Alabama Towns

A parade of Santa letters from young Alabama residents requests toys and fruits for the holiday season. Junior Craig and other youngsters in Hartselle Decatur Belle Mina and Gordon list dolls trucks dolls beds coasters wagons and kitchen sets along with candy nuts and fruit for themselves and siblings.

Santa Claus Santa Cecil Haine McCurley

Farm Prices and Shipments From Alabama Department of Agriculture

Prices on hay, grain, and cotton seed listed for Alabama shipping points. No. 1 Johnson hay $13.50–14.00, No. 2 Johnson $11–11.50, Timothy $18/$17.50, alfalfa $25–26. Poultry and egg prices paid to producers by jobbers vary by weight and type. Butter fat delivered Birmingham 16 cents per pound, premium 18. Grain prices delivered in Birmingham show corn No. 2 white at 65¾ cents, No. 2 yellow 64¾ cents, No. 2 white oats 47¾–48 cents. Cattle and hog prices steady with various grades and weights. receipts fair to good demand. Top corn hogs 185–285 lbs at $3.26. heavy hogs 240–280 lbs.

Johnson Alabama Birmingham

Men's League to convene Wednesday at St John’s parish house

The Men’s League will meet Wednesday at 7 30 PM in St John’s parish house. Gilbert White presides, Jervis Jones leads the program, Irvin Mitchell handles refreshments. Julian Harris will speak on Christmas in Many Lands.

St. John’s Parish Gilbert White Jervis Jones Irvin Mitchell Julian Harris

Health activities report from Lawrence county unit

Report on health activities for November shows Dr. R. E. Harper county health officer and nurse Willie Crawford conducting physical examinations for 480 school children, bringing the total to 957 since the schools opened. The month showed a dropping trend.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County Health Unit R. E. Harper Willie Crawford

Hog market steadies as receipts thin and demand holds

Prices listed: 285 lbs and up at 3.10, light hogs 140 to 180 lbs at 2.65, pigs 110 to 135 lbs at 2.75, 105 lbs down at 2.35, roughs 1.85. Market remained steady with light receipts and solid demand.

Local Market Prices For Produce Meats And Poultry

The listing shows prices for butter sweet potatoes Irish potatoes turnips greens carrots peanuts black walnuts dried peas and various meats including veal cows heifers hogs spareribs backbone and country sausage. Poultry prices cover hens fryers geese and turkeys with a note that the hog market held steady at yesterday's levels.

Aaron Julian Returns Home After Visit

Aaron Julian of Joppa has returned to his home following a visit to his brother Cecil Julian.

Aaron Julian Joppa Cecil Julian

Immunization and Public Health Activities Report

The report logs 126 typhoid inoculations, 12 diphtheria vaccines, and 2 Schick tests. In November there were 15 lab exams, 18 visits to tubercular patients, and 17 maternal visits. Overcrowded schools increased requests for Dr. Harper’s special inspections of suspected cases.

Dr. Harper

Albany Council Feasts After Ample Proclamation Evening

Albany Council No 3 met in the I O O F hall to honor a proclamation in a program featuring F R Benson Geybourn H Lynne and Melvin Hutton addressing ideals patriotism and virtue. I F Lewis presided Miss Mary Hamilton led piano and singing as Roy Lee supervised a post meeting banquet with coffee and sandwiches.

Winona Council I O. O. FP Second Avenue William 8. Howe Baltimore I. F. Lewis Albany Council Mary Hamilton F. R. Benson H. Lynne Melvin Hutton J. I. Tuck Barnes Ross Roy Lee

River Rising Near Tennessee Gauge Shows Two Feet

The Tennessee river rose after a period of stagnation with a gauge reading at 7 o'clock indicating two feet of rise. Local observers monitor further movement as waters encroach on nearby areas.

Tennessee

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Joe Parrott Parrott McNeal Dru David Bannister Chief Henley Tremont Twin City Ine Armaia Decatur Discount Company Harteelle, Ala Mary Frances Aileen McCall ABC Dan Campbell Weatherly Edward Lee Uptain Sixth Ave Somerville, Ala Ivy Dean Shirley Decatur, Ala Douglas Norman Burleson Hartselie Miss Gibson Eloise Jones Hartselle Hartselle Public School Adrian Jones Gloria Ann Mother Thos. E. Beckham Margaret Hobbo Fifth Ave. W Joe Wheeler Ber Mrs. Coyle Junior Craig Ida Jane Timberlake Tanner,Ala Dorothy Elizabeth Hendon Belle Mina Wanda Ruth Craig Thomas Loyd Craig Gordon School Mary Jean Sittason Fourth Ave Dept. OF Agriculture Flyer Virginia Quantico BY Williams TF Williame Decatur Chamber OF Commerce Griffin Jewelry Shop Turner Coal & Grain Co Moulton Street Ford Ford Motor Com Pany Morgan County Motor Company Lee Street
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