89 Students Learn Band Instruments In City Schools
A total of 89 students from Senior and Junior divisions are receiving band instruction as rehearsals approach. $1000 goal for instruments was set but $789 pledged with $673 paid to date. $116 remains unpaid. Larger instruments bought via local agency belong to the school board. smaller ones issued to pupils. Kenneth Hennessy directs the band with support from the PTA Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joca
City School Board
Kenneth Hennessy
P. T. A Council
Smuggling Indictments Involving Burns and Accomplices
Federal reports detail Burns facing up to 15 years and 45000 dollars in fines for smuggling jewelry including two bracelets and a ring valued at 485, with prosecutors seeking leniency due to his aid. Indictments also name Chaperau and Paula Greyskens, following a raid on the Lauer apartment in search of French feminine finery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Joseph V. Delaney
Burns
New York City
Chaperau
Paula Greyskens
Believerau
Dodgers Trade Hassett and Outlaw for Moore and Hutchinson
The Brooklyn Dodgers swap first baseman Buddy Hassett and outfielder Jim Outlaw to the Boston Bees for outfielder Gene Moore and pitcher Ira Hutchinson. In a preceding move Brooklyn bought pitcher Ernie Krausge from Himira, then shifted him and cash to the Cardinals for Outlaw. The trade included an unannounced cash amount.
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New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Buddy Hassett
Jim Outlaw
Boston Bees
Gene Moore
Ira Hutchinson
Brooklyn
Ernie Krausge
Himira
St. Louis Cardinals
Outlaw
Syracuse
Hassett
Boston
Moore
Hutchinson
State employes will get checks
Santa Claus, not a deputy, appeared in Montgomery as State Comptroller Charles W. Lee told department heads to submit half month payrolls Friday. Lee said more than $100,000 would be distributed to employees who otherwise would not be paid until December 31 after the state treasurer said payrolls could not be drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Decatur's Diary Highlights Local Church, School and Civic Notes
Local items report Bishop Martin visiting Limestone County en route to a peace officers convention in Birmingham. Memorial Drive Methodist Church choir loft nears completion for Wednesday use. Reverend Martin and others attend hospital visits and sermons as community notices track illnesses operations and gatherings across Decatur and surrounding towns.
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Martin Whitt
Limestone County
Birmingham
Peace Officers
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
TVA Debates Reach of Government Power Over Communities
Testimony recalls Krug denying intent to mobilize 67 million dollars across 60 days for TVA expansion and clarifies a public agency network of about 15 staffers at 70 thousand dollars annually. He defends a balanced rate system across domestic, commercial, and industrial users and notes adjustments since 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwartz
D-Wye
Krug
Francis Biddle
TVA
TVA Power
Biddle
Theat
TVA Power Chief Opposes State Regulation At Federal Agency
J A Krug told the TVA investigating committee that federal power planning should not be overseen by state commissions and that Congress is an adequate supervisor. He warned that a congressionally set price basis for private plants sold to public bodies would trigger court battles and delay. He noted confusion over state commissions fixing price bases and criticized municipalities for protracted investigations.
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Washington
TVA
J. A. Krug
Congress
Rep. Wolverton
RR. N. J
Thatter
Krug
State Public Service Commission
Nine Alabama Counties Over 1000 Square Miles
Baldwin County is the largest of nine Alabama counties exceeding 1000 square miles with an area of 1595 square miles. The data highlights the spread of large counties led by Baldwin as the top example in the record.
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Alabama
Baldwin
Four regional U S laboratories chosen for $1 million each
Agriculture officials announced Secretary Wallace approved site selections for four regional agricultural research labs, each serving a major farm region. Locations will be disclosed to communities simultaneously with the public notice. Each lab will focus on crops and products tied to its region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Wallace
Southern Laboratory
Northern Laboratory
Far West
Department
U S Considers Loans to Boost Latin American Trade
The Roosevelt administration floated using dollar loans and armaments aid to bolster inter American solidarity and trade. Morgenthau noted treasury loans could back revenue projects but warned congressional approval needed. Officials cautioned loans might finance armaments, and Latin American trade figures showed 1938 first ten months deficits versus prior year.
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Washington
Roosevelt
State Hull
Jima
Peru
United Defense
Western Hemisphere
Morgenthau
The
Treasury
United States
Latin America
Germany
Japan
Italy
Sudeten
Brazilian minority rights proposal referred to Pan American committee
Brazil urged denying minority privileges in Latin America as Sudeten German precedent. Mexico proposed a declaration against wartime aerial bombardment. Delegates noted a new bloc of 18 nations shaping conference posts while the United States led economic planning. The peace agenda included defenses against military and cultural harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Latin America
Czechoslovakia
Brazil
Mexico
Committee For Organization of Peace
Honduras
Nicaragua
Popular Auto Dealer Moves to Greenville Alabama
H. L. Peterson, a well known Decatur resident and civic leader, will move Wednesday to Greenville Alabama to join Beeland Motors Inc as part owner and manager. He previously operated Morgan County Motor Co for 15 years and led local chambers and clubs. Mrs Peterson will stay in Decatur until Christmas before joining him in Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Peterson
Greenville
Ala
Peterson
Beeland Motors Inc
Ford
Morgan County Motor Company
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Alabama Automobile Dealer Association
Decatur
Welch Seeks Parole In Manslaughter Case
Homer Welch, serving 10 years for first degree manslaughter, sought parole amid the 1936 Talladega picket line battle parole wave. Roderick Beddow argued Welch was convicted by a packed jury, noting Welch was acquitted later in a second case. The Board of Pardons aimed to decide before Governor Graves’ December 20 deadline as officials gathered in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
Homer Welch
Talladega
State Board of Pardons
Graves
Roderick Beddow
Welch
Talladega County
Supreme Court Chamber
Drug Firms Head Is Held
F Donald Coster president of McKesson and Robbins was ordered arrested by federal authorities on a securities act violation. Dietrich and Vernard also taken into custody as warrants were filed. Coster's firm faces overstatements of assets and a large non existent stock issue linked to crude drugs.
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New York
F. Donald Coster
McKeason and Robbins, Inc
Securities and Exchange Act
George 8. Dietrich
George Vernard
Montreal
W. W. Smith and Co
U. S
Irving H. Kaufman
New Haven
Coster
Dietrich
Fairfield
Chase National Bank
Manning & Co
Royal Bank of Canada
Bennett
John O. Jenkins
Community Socialties in Morgan County Lynn Town
Local notes recount visits among Gordon, Lynn, Quinn, Ralph, and Bartlett families in Lynn Town Morgan County. A quilting event at Mrs William Bartlett’s on December 7 drew several women, with frequent Friday and Saturday visits among neighbors and relatives.
Forrest Chapel Missionary Society Meeting
The Forrest Chapel Missionary Society met at the parsonage with Mrs. William Warren as hostess. Miss Louise Higdon presided, Mrs. Petway Roberts led the devotional, and Rev. William Warren taught the Bible study. The pastor closed with prayer and refreshments were served to members and three visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Chapel
Alabama Baptist executive board meets to discuss promotion plan
About 100 Baptist leaders are expected at a 1 PM meeting of the Alabama Baptist executive board. Dr. J. A. Cook of Andalusia is board chairman with Dr. F. M. Barnes of Montgomery as executive secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ©. Cowell
Central Baptist Church
Mayo
Rochester, Minn
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Baptist Executive Board
J. A. Cook
Andalusia
F. M. Barnes
Fort Payne Wins Court Ruling Over Municipal Power Bonds
Circuit Judge Walter B. Jones refused to review or overturn the Public Works board's approval of $73,000 in Fort Payne bonds for a municipal electric distribution system funded by a PWA loan and grant. Alabama Power challenged the project, arguing duplication of systems harmed the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Walter B. Jones
State Public Works Board
Fort Payne
PWA
Alabama Power Company
Latin American peace drive advances amid regional proposals
The peace committee reviews a Venezuelan backed plan for continental defense and a US coordinated peace accord. Argentina approves a resolution opposing foreign political propaganda and restricting foreign citizens' political rights from their homelands. Uruguay outlines a refugee immigration plan while Cuba pushes a declaration against racist persecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Western Hemisphere
United States
Sudetenland
Americas
Charity Drive Nears Goal With $1,988 Raised
Decatur Charity Council reported a total of $1,988 raised by teams of solicitors. The fund supports city residents who do not qualify for federal state or county aid, with $512 still needed to reach the $2,500 goal set weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Charity Council
County Depository to Remain Same for 1939
The Morgan County Board of Revenue in regular meeting yesterday again selected Morgan County National Bank as the depository of county funds for 1939. Approval of routine business transactions and bills was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Board of Revenue
Morgan County National Bank
Transac
New York Stocks Slip After Tax Selling Midday Rally
Market action sees stocks fluctuate with tax selling and profit taking. Gains limited to fractions up to two points, aviation and metals lead, transfers near one million shares, cottonseed meal futures steady in Memphis with prices around 22.60 to 22.90 per hundredweight.
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New York
Memphis
Tenn
Financial News Snapshot Across Markets
In New York on December 13 utilities remain in demand while foreign exchange shows steady to slightly firm moves with sterling and franc edging forward. Commodities like cotton and sugar hold steady or ease. coffee declines on European selling. Chicago grain and livestock markets weaken with wheat down after Liverpool influence, corn soft due to weak export demand, and cattle and hogs slipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Liverpool
Ehowalter Quartet To Play At Morgan County Event
The Ehowalter Quartet of Huntsville will perform at the local school building Saturday night December 17 1938. Proceeds from the event go toward repairing the church. Attendance urged by community members. Various locals share weekend visits and gatherings around Decatur Somerville Union Hill Tal uch connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Britain
Archibald
Parker Church News From Limestone County
Rev Neal of Huntsville preached at Oakland on Sunday and many youths attended. Miss Lucille Schrimsher visited Rev R P McDonald in Somerville. Mrs McDonald ill. Willie Pack to leave hospital early this week. Mrs K R Burgreen sprained foot Friday. cast for several days. Parker's church stewards met at T C Norris home Saturday night December 10. December 14 set to clear Parker's school ground. Mrs Will Bowers and Mrs Rob Stewart in Huntsville Friday. Mr and Mrs N S Tribble and Gerald spent Sunday in Tanner.
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Robert Gordon
Lorine
Elvin
Roe Robison
Pauline Roberts
James Howard
Minnie Fowler
J. W. Lynn
Decatur
Jack Thompson
Lum Maze
Otto Roberts
Helen
Marvin Ralph
James Lynn, Jr
James Gurley, Jr
William Bartlett
Hartselle
Daisy
Lucille Quinn
Lola Ralph
Dorothy Quinn
Loriie Gordon
Herbert Palmer
Elvin Gordon
Susie Johnson
Newt Edmunds
Jean Palmer
Lola Balch
C. H. Quinn
Dortha
Willie Pearl Owens
Lorine Gordon
Neal
Huntsville
Oakland
Lucille Schrimsher
R. P. McDonald
Somerville
T. C. Norris
Parker’s
Will. Bowers
Rob’ Stewart
N.s.tribble
Gerald
Tanner
Spot Cotton and Livestock Prices Mixed in New Orleans and Chicago
In New Orleans on December 18 spot cotton closed quiet with declines. low middling 7.20, middling 8.35, good middling 8.90, sales 917, receipts 5,172, stock 749,424. Chicago reports mixed live poultry prices with firm trend. dressed turkeys steady for various fowl types and weights, including young hens 26 and toms 24 to 25.
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New York
J&n
New Orleans
Chicago
Deke
Tee
Leghorn Oream
Tome
Southwestern
Young Toms
Butter Prices and Receipts Reported in Chicago
Chicago reports show butter at 620,939 pounds with steady prices for creamery extras 92 score at 27 3 4 to 28 for standards 90 centralized carrots 26 3 4 to 27. Firmer fresh extra firsts at 28 and 27, current receipts 25, refrigerator extras 23, standards 22 3 4, firsts 22 1 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cattle and hog market report from Nashville
Nashville market notes show cattle and calves 200 head, mostly steady. Heifers and steers 6.00 to 7.50, good fed steers 8.00 to 8.50, beef cows 6.00 down, cutter cows 3.50 to 4.50, vealers to 9.50. Hogs 300 head, weights 130 plus 6.10 to 6.85 with top 170 to 300 lb. sows 5.90 down. Sheep 50 head, fat lambs to 850, fat ewes to 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
U. 8
Dept
Chicago Wheat Futures Dip Amid Light Trade In Dec 13 Trading
Chicago wheat futures eased with thin activity as Liverpool hedging followed large Canadian wheat takings. Dec futures fell 1 8 to 1 2 cents, May at 63 7 8 3 4, corn down 3 8 7 8 to 49 5 8, May 52 51 7 8, oats down 1 8 to up 1 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liverpool
Europe
Community Notes From Conway Area Grow Homes Churches Farm Work
Lawrence County residents enjoy pleasant weather and farm improvements. Ennis Shelton builds a new home near Conway. A large turnout at Flat Creek Church. Bro Long honors the appointment. Mrs Rosielee Bryant passes away, with sympathy to the family. Neighbors visit and share news of health friends and relatives in the region.
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Ennis Shelton
Conway
Flat Creek
Bro
Long
L. B. Cropper
Moulton
Huse Hawkins
Lillian Murphy
Wert Parker
Landers
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J. @. Martin
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Baugh’s Infirmary
Martin
Richard Allen
Fifth Avenue West
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Athens
Church of God
Collins
Carlos Garrett
Fourth Avenue—Weat
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F. W. Sharp
First Christian Church
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Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Asa Teague
C. L. Cobbs
Gorman R Jones
Sheffield
University of Alabama
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Jones
Gorman Jones
Glenn McDough
Vinemont
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F. L. Harden
Joppa
Baugh’'s Infirmary
Circuit
Melvin Hutson
Morgan County
W. G. Freeman
Old Courthouse
W. G. Ward
Montgomery Insurance
Frances Anne’ Green
Alabama’ College
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Jeff. Rowe
Mary Lynn Rowe
Falkville
Board of Stewards
Central Methodist Church
Monroe Alexander
J. Gelf
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W. P. Ussery
Falkboy
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Marvin Pettit
Purina
Turner
Coal & Grain Co
Checkerboard Store
Moulton Street
New York State
Jenkins
Lilienthal
David F. Lilienthal
Tennessee Electric Power Company
Tennessee
U.S. Labs
Stouter
Hi. L. Peterson
Welch Sks
Lynn Town
Forrest Chapel Society
Wall Street
Victor Eubank
N. Y. Cotton
Walhermoso
Ehowalter
Birdie Rice
Clyde Smith
Nora Smith
Jophine Hardage
Leslie Watson
Clark
Union Hill
Alicia Weaver
Harry Rice
Margaret Williams
Taluch
Irene Clemons
Paul Thomas
Bettie Sue
Bud Murphy
Kaythline Murphy
Seldon Day
Tom Russell
Woodland
J. M. Chunn
Hilda McConaly
Julia Burrell
Birdie Burrell
Parker
E Dixie Salvage CO
Moulton St
First Ave
Nashville Livestock
Lawrence County
Reginald Arenneder
A. A. Bowling
Grady Waters
Polk Shelton and Son
Jfsley Shelton
A. J. Shelton
Vera Mae NeSmith
Mattie Bert Shelton
Tennessee Valley Company
James L. Rankin
Sec’y-Treas
Tennessee Valley Bank Building
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