Wreck-A-Pair Salvage Sale At Rail Yard
The Wreck-A-Pair Building company conducts a sale of dismantled railroad structures and equipment at the Grant street station. Low bid by Toney of Ardmore Tenn. Rail yard keeps round house machine shop oil house and the yard itself in use. About 70 carloads of material expected to Birmingham plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ena Oat
Tron and Metal Company
Grant Street
The
Toney
Ardmore
Birmingham
Munn Elected Chairman of Morgan County Welfare Board
J T Munn was elected chairman of the Morgan County Department of Public Welfare board at a Tuesday meeting. He succeeds a predecessor, and was a member of the board prior to this appointment. Present at the session were Mrs Grace Hough L L Jones Miss Lucile Russell the Rev R N Moore Mrs C U Campbell and Mr Munn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Munn
Morgan County Department of Public Welfare
Munn
Grace Hough
L. L. Jones
Lucile Russell
R. N. Moore
C. U. Campbell
Crack Train to Be Restored December 11
The Arrow, the crack train of the Louisville and Nashville designed for Florida winter service, will resume operation December 11, earlier than last year due to improved business. The southbound Arrow is due to pass first at 9:40 a.m., with the northbound service resuming December 15 at 7:15 p.m.
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Louisville and
Nashville
Florida
Mrs John Moton Called by Death
Funeral rites were held at 2 30 this afternoon at Lacey's Spring for Mrs John Moton 36 who died at her home there Monday morning at 9 30 The Rev B F Francis officiated and Peck of Hartselle directed burial at Lacey's Spring cemetery Mrs Moton is survived by four daughters a son one sister three brothers and her mother Mrs Charles Pannell of Guntersville
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Lacey's Spring
John Moton
B. F. Francis
Peck
Hartselle
Tery
Pastors Return From Montgomery
Dr. M. E. Lazenby presiding elder of the Decatur district Dr. J. D. Wallace pastor of First Presbyterian Church and Dr. Ira F. pastor of Central Methodist returned last night from a meeting of the Alabama Temperance Alliance They reported a most enthusiastic meeting of drys who will oppose repeal of the state's prohibition.
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M. E. Lazenby
Decatur
J. D. Wallace
Pirst Pressa
Ira F
Central Methodist
Alabama Temperance Alliance
Drys
Presiding Elder Plans Itinerary for Local Methodist Churches
The presiding elder of the Decatur district will fill the pulpit at First Methodist Church in Moulton Sunday morning and conduct conference in the afternoon. He will preach at Austinville Methodist Sunday evening, but the conference will be deferred to a later date.
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M. E. Lazenby
Decatur
First Methodist
Moulton
Austinville
Few textile men attend parley postponed to later in day
Washington December 9 A meeting of representatives of the textile industry called by L Berry industrial coordinator was postponed after only ten textile men attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
L. Berry
Lost keys found near Prospect Drive and Courthouse
A bundle of keys was found between 609 Prospect Drive and the Courthouse. Return to the Sheriff's office to claim them and receive a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Drive
Courthouse
Sheriff's Office
DecaTur's DIARY Reports Local Social and Patrol Updates
Local society notes include Miss Marjorie Lovelace at home on Sixth Avenue and new D Club members initiated at Riverside High. Patrol unit expands to 21, with hostage of names like Roy Bradford and Winston county staff aiding in Morgan county work. WPA grandstands at Benson Field updated.
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Marjorie Lovelace
Sixth Avenue
West
Riverside High School
Franklin Moore
Decatur
Roy Bradford
Athens
Bill Little
Winston County
van Gilbert
WPA
Benson Field
Better Farm Program Promised by Agriculture Chief
A political platform outlined by the agriculture head calls for a program to organize farming in the nation, ensure fair stable prices, and keep farm income close to nonfarm earnings. It advocates crop insurance, storage reserves, submarginal land retirement, expanded foreign markets, conservation, tenure security, and higher living standards for farm families while supporting broader industrial policies.
Edith Maxwell Loses First Round in Virginia Trial
In Wise Virginia on December 9 a defense bid to void the indictment against Edith Maxwell was overruled at the opening of her second trial. Maxwell, 22, a former school teacher, is charged with killing her blacksmith miner father Trigg Maxwell. Attorney M J Fulton argued the indictment, drawn under Virginia code section 4865, was unconstitutional.
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Wise
Edith Maxwell
Trigg Maxwell
M. J. Fulton
Decatur Seals Drive Urges Prompt Remittance
Officials of the Decatur Business and Professional Women's club report Christmas seal sales totaling 240 dollars and lagging in recent days. Seals support the Flint tuberculosis sanatorium with 75 percent of proceeds directed to the county institution. the campaign ends at Christmas and sponsors urge prompt remittance from recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club
Flint
King Edward and Baldwin Weigh Abdication Dilemma at No 10
London reports describe Prime Minister Baldwin and King Edward facing a crisis over marriage to Wallis Simpson. Ministers gather at Downing Street for a momentous cabinet session amid rumors of abdication or exile.
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Baldwin
Commons
Fort Belvedere
No. 10 Downing Street
Downing Street
London
Walter T. Monckton
Sir Edward Peacock
Cornwall
Monckton
Royal Lodge
Edward
Ascot Road
Duke of Kent
Kent
Marina
Belvedere
Wallis Simpson
Mrs. Simpson
Anthony Eden
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Leslie Hore- Belisha
Transport
Australians Demand King Remain On Throne
In a dramatic session the Australian Labor Party voiced support for the king sticking to his choice. Prime Minister Lyons spoke briefly as parliament adjourned, with Curtin declaring the party would not block the monarch’s marriage and urged acceptance of responsibility and continued kingship.
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London
Edward
Australia
Wallis Simpson
Canberra
Lyons
Curtin
Labor Party
Market Quotation Summary From Victor Eubank
The market opened with gains in rails but broad doubts limited participation as trading waned until mid session. Carriers rose briefly on a flurry, then prices drifted unevenly through the day. Bonds, commodities mixed. European currencies weak. Notable movers included Santa Fe Union Pacific N Y Central Great Northern Southern Railway Goodyear Chrysler Deere Safeway Stores while U S Steel Bethlehem General Motors American Telephone Consolidated Edison Kennecott Sears Boeing and others lagged. Cattle and hog prices ranged with modest gains for slaughter steers and heifers, beef cows mixed, hogs steady to weaker, lambs light demand.
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Victor Eubank
New York
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
N.Y. Central
Great Northern
Southern Railway
Southern Pacific
Crown Cork
Holland Furnace
Consolidated Coal
U. S. Smelting
Goodyear
Chrysler
Electric Power & Light
Deere
Safeway
Paris
London
Wall Street
Butter and Eggs Prices Reported in Chicago Market
Market notes from Chicago on December 9 show butter trading unsettled with 5,515 pounds traded and creamery specials around 93 score. Egg quotes 4,830 dozen with current receipts and refrigerator standards listed, including various firsts and local carriage offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alabama House Debates State-Store Liquor Bill In Committee
The Alabama House, amid a second day of clashes, forms a committee of the whole to speed action on the bulky state-store liquor control bill before adjournment. Lawmakers adopt the Davis bill funding the special session, consider amendments, and set rules for a three member alcoholic beverage board with governor appointments and a $1200 annual cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
House of Representatives
House
John Arnold
Jefferson
Aubrey Dominick
Tuescaloosa
State Patrol
Highway Patrol
Dominick
Hamner
Charley Cox
Clanton
Chauncey Sparks
Barbour
State
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Senate
Live poultry prices in Chicago market report
Chicago December market report shows steady live poultry values with hens 4 1 2 Ibs up to 16 for under 4 1 2 Ibs 12 1 2 and springs 4 Ibs up. Colored poultry and broilers listed with various weights and prices, turkeys and ducks priced per weight, No 2 turkeys at 12 cents, capons 7 Ibs up 19 cents, dressed turkeys steady with hens young 21 cents, No 2 turkeys 15 cents, Southwestern turkeys young toms and hens 1 2.
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Chicago
Springs
Plymouth
White Rock
Liverpool Cotton Market Notes Dec 9
Liverpool reports 24 000 bales traded including 2 600 American with limited demand. Prices rise five points across grades from strict good middling 7.64 to strict good ordinary 5.54. Futures close steady with Dec 6.67 and Jan 6.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Child Dies After Vat Fall Near Athens
Kenneth Kennedy two year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry E Kennedy fell into a scalding hog killing vat as parents worked nearby and died hours later at Powers hospital. Burial was at Copeland Cemetery with Rev Berry Copeland officiating. McConnel of Athens handled arrangements.
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Athens
Ala
Kenneth Kennedy
Harry E. Kennedy
Powers Hospital
Copeland Cemetery
Berry Copeland
McConnel
Eva Junior Study Club Elects Officers for Year
The Eva Junior Study Club met at Miss Sarah Ford’s home and elected officers: President Miss Mary Hipps, Vice President Miss Sarah Ford, Secretary Miss Avie Bennett, Treasurer Miss Eloise Bennett, Parliamentarian Miss Laura Hipps. A welfare worker, reporter, and program committee were chosen, and members plan to study nature and raise funds by selling candy and presenting plays.
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Eva
Sarah Ford
Mary Hipps
Avie Bennett
Eloise Bennett
Laura Hipps
Myra Lee Adams
Virginia Patterson
Macie Lee Holmes
Eunice Oden
Imogene Morgan
Amateur Night at Joe Wheeler School
The Parental-Teacher Association presents Amateur Night at Joe Wheeler School on Memorial Drive. Paul Davis serves as Master of Ceremonies as entertaining imitations of stars from the amusement world are performed. curtain rises at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wheeler
Memorial Drive
Parent-Teacher Association
Paul Davis
No Verdict Yet On Land Hearing In Limestone Condemnation
Commissioners had not rendered a verdict in the TVA condemnation suit against 477 acres owned by I. W. Legg in Limestone county. Hearing finished Tuesday at city hall. Authority appraisal was about 21 000 dollars. Legg was represented by Bradshaw and Barnett of Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TVA
I. W. Legg
Limestone County
City Hall
Bradshaw and Barnett
Florence
Sammy Blackwell Breaks Arm After Bed Fall
Sammy Blackwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackwell, is nursing a broken arm after tumbling from his bed. The incident is described as possibly prompted by unsettled dreams common to many families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy Blackwell
Robert Blackwell
Amendment defeated targets hiring of former officeholders
The defeat of Representative George Quarles of Dallas blocked an amendment that would bar the control board from employing anyone who has held state, county, or city office in the prior four years. Quarles said the measure especially aimed at possible legislative appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Quarles
Dallas
Control Board
Quarles
Letters to Santa Claus from Alabama Children 1936
A collection of Christmas requests from young Alabama children listing desired toys and gifts. Names include THOMAS HENRY YARBROUGH ANNIE MYRLE CHEATAM SYBIL MANER and Doris Ann with addresses in Moulton Trinity Decatur Priceville and Dec. 1936 notes. They ask for dolls dolls buggies toy stoves tea sets Shirley Temple items and fruits, nuts, candy.
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Santa Claus
Junior West
Mr. Taylor Black
Miss Wallace
Annie Myrle Cheatam
Trinity
Ala
Doris Ann
Priceville
Miss Howell
Santa letters from Decatur children reflect holiday wishes
Two children write Santa with requests. Thomas Edmond Carter asks for a bicycle, gun and gear, boots, clothing, nuts and candy, fruit, and consideration for siblings. Frances Learline Burden asks for a Shirley Temple doll, doll buggy, dishes, nuts, fruits, and treats, signing with family prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Mother
Daddy
Frances Learline Burden
Beasley Declared Tuscumbia Mayor After Contest
Judge C. P. Almon ruled Beasley was the rightful mayor following a contest filed by Isbell. The official count stood at 187 to 184 after invalid votes were excluded, narrowing the margin from 195 to 191.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscumbia
Ala
Robert H. Beasley
C. P. Almon
Beasley
J. E. Isbell
Almon
Isbell
Baldwin summons cabinet over constitutional crisis developments
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin called a sudden cabinet session to discuss late developments in the constitution crisis as of tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stanley ‘Baldwin
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Frank Stone
Jed King
Morgan
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Reg. Goree
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Monte Montgomery
T. M. Jones, Jr
J. W. Holesclaw
Brown Service Funeral Co
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T. A.’Cook
Maplesville
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Temorrile
Attlee
Decatur Livestock Market
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Alabama
Ranta
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Sybil Maner
Ss. M
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Lters
Thomas Edmond Carter
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