Decatur Endures Record Cold as Freezing Temperatures Hit North Alabama
Decatur faced the coldest night of the year with a 16 degree minimum, many radiators froze and pipes burst in homes. Forecasters warned of colder temperatures tonight and possible light snow in Birmingham and other North Alabama cities as the region braces for continuing frigid weather. Florence and Huntsville tied for the day’s low at 15 degrees. No deaths from freezing were reported in the Decatur vicinity.
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Decatur
Registraries
North Alabama
Birmingham
Florence
Huntsville
Decature
Roosevelt Plans to Get PWA Funds for Free Speech Forum
President Roosevelt angered by suppression of free speech in Washington plans to secure Public Works Administration funds to build a forum where speakers from University of Wisconsin President Glenn Frank to Justice Owen Roberts could address the public. The plan followed Sharp critique by Silas Strawn of the Chamber of Commerce calling speakers crack-brains.
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Washington
PWA
Roosevelt
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Henry Wallace
Silas Strawn
Chamber
Earl
Donald Richberg
Parkes Cadman
Willmott Lewis
London Times
Benjamin Anderson
Chase National Bank
A. A. Berle
New York
Ing
Eleanor Patterson
Justice Owen Roberts
Joe Robinson
Roosguelt
Edwin A. Walsh
United States Chamber of Commerce
Ben Franklin Store Opens in Decatur on the 13th
The Ben Franklin Store debuts on December 13 in Decatur in the former Moore's Modern Stores building on Second Avenue. Opening at 10 a.m., the remodeled bulldog shop features a new front with three entrances and Carara glass trim. Owners E H Wood and O H Ligon invite locals to visit.
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Decatur
Ben Franklin
Moore’s Modern Stores
Second Avenue
W. Sullivan
St. Louis
Ben Franklin League of Retail
Butler Brothers
E. H. Wood
O. H. Ligon
Birmingham
Mother's Illness Reaches Mrs J H Jordan in Rector
Mrs J H Jordan has received word that her mother Mrs Thomas Ahlf is seriously ill at her home in Rector Arkansas.
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J. H. Jordan
Thomas Ahlf
Rector, Ark
Reverend Jones visits friends after conference
The Rev. Andrew J. Jones of Opp who has attended the conference at Onedzta is visiting friends for a few days.
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Andrew J. Jones
Opp
Onedzta
Decatur Woman's Music Study Club sponsors Christmas carol sing
The Decatur Woman's Music Study Club will sponsor carol singing during the holidays for crippled children. The Alabama Federation of Music Clubs led by Mrs. R C Woodson urges every community to send carolers door to door on Christmas Eve and collect offerings for Crippled Children clinics in the state. A lighted candle in a window signals welcome and hopes for bountiful gifts to heal and bring happiness to Alabama children.
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Decatur Woman's
W. P. Baugh
Alabama Federation of Music Clubs
R. C. Woodson
Birmingham
Clincis
Federation
Alabama
Lawerence County cotton gains under Bankhead bill figures
Figures released by farm agent J. E. Carter show Lawrence County cotton profits doubling from 1932 to 1934 under the Bankhead Program. The 1934 crop of 26,290 bales valued at 1,087,928 cents per bale and an adjusted program estimate of 86.00 per bale for 25,000 bales indicate a substantial rise in value and a gain over the 1932 crop.
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J. E. Carter
Lawrence County
Postmaster McEntire Urges Early Mail For Christmas Delivery
Postmaster McEntire announced that all parcel post packages on hand will be delivered Christmas Day to avoid inconvenience. He noted postal savings and money order windows will close at 5 p m beginning December 17 to allow clerks to finish duties and urged residents to mail early.
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McEntire
Rotary Club Emphasizes Youth Work in Decatur Meeting
The Decatur Rotary Club met at noon Monday with entertainment by Julian Harris who introduced Betty McGehee and Jane Malone for tap dancing. Prof W T Jordan spoke for youth work and Dr L R Murphree urged support for the Christmas seal sale Saturday. Emmett McClary led the Lonely Child committee talk and sought cooperation for Decatur’s children. Guests included Bob Harris and James Britton.
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Rotary Club of
Decatur
Julian Harris
Harris
Betty McGehee
Jane Malone
John McGehee
W. T. Jordan
L. R. Murphree
Emmett McClary
Lonely Child Committee
Lonely Child
Children of
Bob Harris
James Britton
Athens Chapter hears Katherine Kennedy on Rebel Women
Miss Katherine Kennedy of Birmingham addressed the Athens Chapter of the American Association of Piettoing Rebel Women at the monthly meeting held in Pounders Hall, Athens College.
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Athens
Als
Katherine Kennedy
Birmingham
American Association of Piettoing
Pounders Hall
Athens College
New York Cotton and Wheat Prices Report
January cotton at 12.52, March 12.58, May at 257, July 1256. May wheat quoted at 141% market levels.
Anticipated Supreme Court review in Norris Patterson cases
The U S Supreme Court may decide soon whether to hear Norris and Patterson, two Black inmates on death row after Alabama trials. Alabama Attorney General Knight opposes review in Norris, citing lack of systematic jury selection and aligning with a South Carolina precedent. Patterson’s appeal follows Alabama Supreme Court findings on proper procedure. If granted, justices must study extensive records before ruling on review.
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United States Supreme Court
Clarence Norris
Haywood Patterson
Morgan Circuit
Victoria Price
Southern
Norris
Patterson
Washington
State of
Alabama
Thomas E. Knight, Jr
Supreme Court
South Carolina
Alabama Supreme Court
Knight
Alabama High Court
Eagle Patrol Runs Scout Meeting Program
Troop 20 Boy Scouts met Monday night in the scout house. After opening exercises the Eagle patrol presented the program. Following several interesting games the Scouts were dismissed with the scoutmaster's blessing.
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Boy Scouts
Eagle Patrol
Six Injured As Train Derails Near New Baden Texas
A Missouri Pacific passenger train derailed on a curve near New Baden Texas injuring six people, several seriously, when a rail snapped and the cars toppled toward an embankment but were stopped from overturning. Officials reported the rail broke after.
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Palestine
Texas
Missouri Pacific
New Baden
Meadows Family Reunion Attendance in Birmingham
Mr and Mrs Wallace Meadows returned from Birmingham where they attended a family reunion. They reported a warm gathering with relatives and shared news of upcoming plans and health updates.
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Wallace Meadows
Birmingham
Pastor Rev. J D Pickens Returns After Illness
Rev J D Pickens, pastor of the church, is reported improved following a recent illness. The community welcomes his return and notes his steady recovery and continued guidance.
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J.D.’ Pickens
What
Howell Here T. F. Howell Visits Decatur
County visitors focused on Decatur Monday with T. F. Howell among those listed.
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T. F. Howell
Decatur
Mystery Deaths in Limestone County Remain Unsolved
Three deaths in Limestone County within a month remain unsolved as investigators backtrack leads. Mrs. J E Morgan was found died beside a train with 132 dollars on her, Claude Clark aged 15 died from a head wound near Mooresville, and W L Stephens found with a bullet wound near Mooresville. A pistol and an open knife were found in Stephens pocket. A rumor of an argument near Mooresville was investigated but no culprit identified.
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Limestone County
J. E. Morgan
Claude Clark
W. L. Stephens
Medford
Mase
Morgan
Dormoney
Mooresville
Decatur
Clark
Stephen
Stephens
Munitions Makers Aided By Government Details Urging Sales
Washington December 11 Major K K V Casey of DuPont testifies before the senate munitions committee about government and munitions makers working together to promote sales to enemies and that both military branches encouraged such sales during the War.
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Washington
United States
Senate Munitions Committee
K. KE. V. Casey
DuPont
Campbell Home After Operation Recovery
Frank Murray Campbell was moved to his home today from Benevolent Society Hospital after recovering from a recent operation.
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Frank Murray Campbell
Benevolent Society Hospital
Help Cold Hungry Children Feed One Month
The public is urged to help underprivileged children who could not attend school due to cold and hunger. Readers are asked to call The Decatur Daily or send contributions to fund milk for these children, with sixty cents feeding one child for a month.
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Decatur Daily
Dionne Doctor Tells of Births at Gomene Hall
The Canadian Dr. Dafoe spoke in New York on the case histories of five babies born recently. He described medical details and the emotional side of the stories while addressing hundreds of mothers and medical professionals gathered from Park Avenue to Coney Island.
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Gomene Hall
Orchestra Pit
Park Avenue
First Avenue
Bronx
Coney Islind
Fam
Milton Andrews Plans Rose Bowl Trip Attend Pasadena Game
Milton Andrews freight agent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad will attend the Rose Bowl game. He will travel on a special train December 26 to the coast, accompanied by Andrews to root on the team.
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Milton Andrews
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Pasadena
Mr. Andrews
Andrews
Coast
Temperature report shows 45 degrees max in 24 hours
The past day recorded a high of 45 degrees and a low around 18. The thermometer fell sharply to near 4 degrees by morning, with notable drops described in the local climate notes.
Deadly morning fire traps guests at Kerns Hotel
In Lansing Michigan an early morning blaze turned the Kerns Hotel into a death trap. At least 11 people died and many more were injured or drowned after leaping from windows into the Grand River behind the hotel. Some victims were legislators gathered for a special session. The search continued for missing records and bodies as officials mourn the loss.
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Lansing
Mich
Kerns
Grand River
David Monroe
John W
Marlette
Post of Armament Machinist Fillec Positions Announced
Notices call for applicants to fill armament machinist roles with the commission in Washington. Tests require applicants to file by December 28 1804. The position pays 1800 dollars yearly. For details contact H Yarbrough at the agency.
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Fillec
Commission
Washington
H. Yarbrough
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