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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1938

Page

5

Dixon Favours Plan To Equalize State Ad Valorem Tax

Governor elect Frank M. Dixon reportedly backs a statewide survey to measure county property values for ad valorem tax equalization and to penalize counties that underassess. The plan would reduce a county’s share of state funds if it undervalues property, with debate among lawmakers on timing alongside reapportionment and poll tax reforms.

Dixon Montgomery Ala Frank M. Dixon S. L. Toomer Auburn Toomer Marengo Joe Poole Butler Springs House

Community Notes from Morgan County Macedonia

A roundup of local visitors illnesses travels and social events in Morgan County Macedonia. Lee McCulloch improves after illness while Dewey McCulloch contends with flu. Neighbors attend gatherings plan moves and visit kin across Decatur Birmingham Huntsville and Neel.

Lee McCulloch Dan Sparkman Vinnie Sparkman Oak Ridge Dewey McCulloch Maudie McClesky Walter Rhines Alan Linderman Robert Neil McClesky Arthur Hill Neel Elkin Lamon Carlie Linderman Dewey Miller Mildred McCulloch Lavern Woodall Dorthy Hicks Ola McDougal Basham League Wildred McDonal Mattie Washburn Evelyn Lamon Robert Paul-Duncan Sheffield Anna Fuches Birmingham Lamon Charlie McDougal Basham Ben Lamon Decatur Harry Baker Summit Cecil Linderman

Beware Coughs From Common Colds That Hang On

An advertisement urges readers to use Creomulsion for lingering coughs and bronchial irritation. It claims quick relief by soothing inflamed membranes and loosening germs, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Gandy's Cove Home Demonstration Club Seeks 1939 Visit

The Morgan County group met at Mrs. W. B. Bean's home with Mrs. L. A. Douglas assisting. Members planned a Christmas party after a brief business session and Miss Rowe demonstrated. Ambrosia cookies and coffee were served to 23 members as W. E. Thompson suffers appendicitis and the Rev. I. W. Meyers offered the service.

Home Demonstration Club W. 8. Bean L. A. Douglas J. E. Brown Thelma Holmes

Snyder Trial Focuses on Father Daughter Angle

In Los Angeles on December 9 authorities advanced the Martin Snyder attempted murder case. Defense attorney Jerry Giesler pressed venire members on whether a father could be judged for harming his own daughter while the prosecution sought to portray Snyder as a danger to Edith Snyder Ruth Etting and pianist Myrl Alderman.

Los Angeles Angle Martin Snyder Snyder Col Gimp Attem Edith Ruth Etting Myrl Alderman Miss Etting Alderman Hollywood Hills Jerry Giesler Venire California Glesler Agene A. Blalock Miss Snyder Miss Ptting Giesler

Swastika Note With Bullet Threatens Mayor LaGuardia

A swastika marked note with a bullet was found and in the hands of postal authorities and New York police, threatening Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. The incident sparked investigations and security checks across city offices.

New York Fiorello LaGuardia

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Herr Hitler Dars Arvange Munich Adolf Hitler NEA George Scarbo Berchtesgaden Morgan County Macedonia The Baptist Church C. Dunlap Tillman West Hartselle W. E Maud King Dellawares Huntsville Joe E. Brown Norfolk Navy Edgar Wood H. F. Holmes T. A. Gandy Dr. W Bean W. T. Key Gandy’s Cove Coal Company Decatur, Ala Ashford & Watkins 6Th Ave ALL A. & P 2Nd Ave Jank St ALL Brothers Stores Bank St Carl’s Grocery E. Church St Chappell’s Market Place E. Moulton St W. B. Crafton W. Moulton St A. H. Garnett Mitchell & Lee Ferry and Lee Sts Monarch Food Store Murdock’s Thrifty Park’s Grocery Pat’s Grocery Vaughan Bros Yancey’s Food Store Henry McBride & Sons Athens, Ala E. D. Smith City Park Flower Shop Princesse Theatre Madam Elwood Johnston
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