Rivers threaten homes across three Dixie states
The Tennessee river rose with no flood warning issued and crest expectations uncertain. Rains across the watershed push levels beyond 13.2 feet, prompting lowland residents to prepare to evacuate. In Georgia and Mississippi, floods forced 300 from Rome, while the Coosa and Warrior threaten Alabama as the Warrior crest nears 61 feet, 15 feet above flood stage.
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Tennessee
Montgomery
Ala
Rome
Georgia
Mississippi
Warrior
Alabama
Coosa
Alabama River
Warrior River
Tuscaloosa
Floods Drive Large Rome Evacuation By Boat
Nearly 150 people including 20 children from an orphans home were evacuated by boat from low lying Rome Georgia as rivers rose after a weekend of torrential rain. Maj W A Patton said the situation was already serious and could worsen if rainfall continued. Rain persisted in northwest Georgia and north central Alabama, with roads blocked and no immediate relief in sight.
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Atlanta
Rome
North Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Georgia
Montgomery
Contractor Opens Florence Offices
H. W. Miller of Stephens Bros and the Miller Hutchison Co opened headquarters at the Hotel Negley in Florence. Stephens Bros won a $738,000 U S government contract to build Dam No 3. Chamber of Commerce released the notice to help Decatur residents contact the firm.
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H. W. Miller
Stephens Bros
Miller-Hutchison Co
Negley
Florence
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Dam No. 3
Decatur
County Baptists Discuss Denomination Affairs
The Morgan County Association of 41 Baptist churches met at Austinville Baptist Church with strong attendance despite bad weather. Rev. D. W. Griffin urged a return to a distinct message and practice, focusing on local pastors, fewer programs, and evangelization over institutionalism. He said many churches have lost joy and spontaneity, and he planned to take a stand on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Association
Austinville Baptist Church
D. W. Griffin
Austinville
Paul
Five Men Taken Call Cops Huntsville Bank Robbery Suspects
Five men arrested in Huntsville after a planned bank robbery prompted fear of capture. Two Birmingham escapees Charles Henderson and L R Boyd led by Harold Goff, Robert Lodgins, and O L Keller, were detained when their Chrysler ran dry on Madison Street near Huntsville Hospital. Henderson fled from the car at the Southern depot. Goff notified police and confessed the gang plans. Loot included cigars cigarettes and two suits, with a drop store at Warrior tied to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Trussville
Birmingham
Harwell and
Pruitt
Charles Henderson
L. R. Boyd
Robert Lodgins
O. L. Keller
Harold Goff
Madison Street
Huntsville Hospital
Goff
Henderson
Southern Depot
Pete Talley
Dro
Warrior
Cas
Youth in House Incident Sparks Brief Disturbance
A youth named Mar lin Kemmerer of Allentown Pennsylvania waved a gun and demanded permission to speak in the House yesterday. Congressman McMillan presided and subdued the youth as the chamber continued its deliberations. Claude McMillan of Decatur is noted as a frequent visitor and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Kemmerer
Allentown
House of Representatives
McMillan
Claude McMillan
Decatur
House
influenza outbreak in Alabama counties report shows rising cases
Health unit reports widespread influenza with 26 000 U S cases by December 10 up from 14 000 on December 3. Jefferson county leads with 1 850 cases followed by Lee 446 and Mobile 248. Counts across numerous counties are listed as authorities warn of continued spread.
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Montgomery
Ala
United States Health Department
South
Jefferson County
Lee County
Montgomery County
Mobile
Gill
Baldwin
Barbour
Blount
Bullock
Calhoun
Cherokee
Choctaw
Clarke
Coffee
Conecuh
Covington
Crenshaw
Cullman
Dale
Dallas
DeKalb
Elmore
Escambia
Etowah
Franklin
Geneva
Houston
Jackson
Jefferson
Lauderdale
Lawrence
Lee
Limestone
Lowndes
Macon
Marengo
Marion
Pike
Shelby
Sumter
Talladega
Tallapoosa
Tuscaloosa
Walker
Washington
Wilcox
Winston
Autauga
Bible
Chilton
Fayette
Junior Day at Central Baptist Church Set Next Sunday
Central Baptist Church will host Junior Day next Sunday with the Junior Department in charge of services except the morning sermon. The day begins at 9 30 with Sunday school and Junior Department. Exhibits of handwork by Juniors will be shown and a demonstration of ongoing work will be presented. Parents urged to attend and those needing transportation should call Walter Graves Pettey at 709 R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Church
Walter Graves Pettey
Automobile Overturns Twice in Bee Line Highway Crash
Piney Chapel report states Henry Black’s car overturned twice on the Bee Line highway Sunday night causing near total wreckage. No further injuries noted in this brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney Chapel
Henry Black
Bee Line
Pathetic Lauderdale Shack Tragedy Alarms North Alabama
Lauderdale county health officer Dr Hubbard found a two room shack with three dead and others ill from flu and pneumonia in the Murphy family. Tom Murphy and four others were too ill to help, with one body left in the house. Welfare agencies moved to provide relief.
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Lauderdale County
North
Alabama
W. D. Hubbard
Eventful week for Decatur Kiwanis Club
The Decatur Kiwanis club plans an officers' training school starting Thursday at 3 30 with Lieutenant Governor Walter Miller of Tusumbia assisting. J E Lewis of Selma will be entertained. A regular meeting follows Thursday at 6 15 at the Second Avenue club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club
J. E. Lewis
Selma
Eee
Walter Miller
Tuscumbia
Second Avenue
Clothing drive announced by Decatur Charity Council
Miss Lillian Wheelis of the Decatur Charity Council says clothing pledged for the drive will be collected Saturday morning by Hi-Y Club boys. She urges those who wish to contribute to call 894 so homes can be included in the collection and notes there is much need for clothing now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Wheelis
Decatur Charity Council
Charity Council
Mills Silent On Hoover View On Beer Measures
Secretary Mills told the House Ways and Means Committee an estimate of the revenue the bill might raise but kept his views on whether President Hoover would sign it. He warned the wine provisions are "impossible" while the beer plan is "practical." He urged a general sales tax to balance the budget amid prohibition debates led by Bishop James Cannon Jr. and Methodist leaders opposing alcoholic content limits.
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Washington, D. C
Mills
House
Ways and Means
Hoover
Treasury
Legalition
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Congress
Beverny Reenen
Resident Questions Possible Tennessee River Rise
J C Cowert of South Limestone area between Swan and Beaver lakes and the Tennessee river asked The Daily about potential further river rises. He reported no evacuations yet but many residents are ready to leave on short notice, fearing another two foot rise could backwater into the lakes.
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J.C. Cowert
South Limestone
Swan
Beaver Lakes
Tennessee River
Mrs. Jim Barrett Dies at 86 in Landersville
Mrs. Jim Barrett, after an illness of several weeks, died at her son W. W. Barrett's home in Landersville. She was 86. Funeral services were held Thursday with interment in the local cemetery. She is survived by two sons W. W. Barrett and R. A. Barrett of Russellville and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landersville, Ala
Jim. Barrett
W. W. Barrett
R. A. Barrett
Russellville
Smoker Planned By Legion Post
Morgan county post of the American Legion will hold a smoker Thursday at 7 30 in Martin arena. Ex service men both members and non members are invited to attend for a comfortable, informal gathering and hour of comradeship.
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Morgan County
The
American Legion
Martin Arena
Legion
Family Recovers From Illness After Influenza Outbreak
The family of Reverend J D Wallace is recovering from severe colds and influenza. Mrs Wallace faced the worst of the illness but is slowly improving as other family members regain their health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Wallace
Yea U
Senate Rejects Hoover Appointments In First Party Test
The Senate defeated a motion to consider a batch of Hoover nominees on party lines 44 to 37 with La Follette and Blaine voting with Republicans and Shipstead aligning with Democrats. In a separate incident, 22-year-old Marlin Kemmerer caused a disturbance in the House gallery, waving a revolver before surrendering to Rep. Maas and being taken for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Hoover
Senatr McNary
LaFollette
Blaine
Wisconsin
Shipstead
Washington
Marlin Kemmerer
Allentown
McMillan
South Carolina
Kemmerer
Maas
Minnesota
LaGuardia
New York
Accidental Shot Takes Life of Athens Youth
Andrew Hopkins Chambers 25 died after a pistol carried by him in Tarrant City near Birmingham discharged in a store he owned. Funeral services led by Dr. J E Morris in Athens with interment in the city cemetery. Survived by wife Ethel Phillips Chambers and parents Mr and Mrs J W Chambers of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Young Chambers
Tarrant City
Birmingham
Ethel Phillips Chambers
J. W. Chambers
Mrs Washburn Breaks Arm in Tuesday Accident
Mrs Washburn of near Connecticut Mills fell Tuesday and broke her arm. She was brought to town in Priest's ambulance where medical attention was given.
Young teacher dies of typhoid at Moulton home
Walter Wayman Cooper, 22, mathematics teacher at Lawrence County High School, died Sunday after a relapse from flu developed into typhoid. He was buried Tuesday at Andrews Chapel, Pickens County. Cooper, a University of Alabama master's graduate and an acclaimed young educator, survived by his parents two brothers and six sisters.
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Moulton
Ala
Walter Wayman Cooper
Lawrence County
Andrews Chapel
Pickens County
Cooper
Decatur
Earl M. Hodson
H. L. Tidwell
Holt Hardin
Pickens
University of Alabama
Liberty Vocational High School
R. D. Cooper
Mrs Patterson Improves After Auto Crash Recovery
Mrs Clyde Patterson, seriously injured in an automobile accident on Lacon mountain, is recovering rapidly and was able to leave the hospital a few days ago, much to the relief of her many friends.
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Clyde Patterson
Lacon Mountain
Resting Well Patient Moved to Baugh's Infirmary
Robert Gray was removed Tuesday to Baugh's Infirmary on Johnston Street for treatment after a recent illness. The updated condition of Gray remains steady as caregivers monitor him at the infirmary.
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Robert Gray
France and Belgium governments fall over debt payments
Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies rejected the 19 261 pay with reservations and the cabinet resigned. Belgium followed by voting to withhold a 2 million installment. France and Belgium face new governments. Europe watches England debate payments while Italy reports a 1.25 million payment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herriott
France
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
United States
Belgium
England
State Department
Paris
Cabine
Alice Lebrun
Lebrun
Herriot
Lucien Lamoureux
Foreign Affairs and Finance Committees
Mrs Slaten Dies At Flint Home At 78
Mrs W R Slaten died this morning at five at her Flint residence. She was 78. The body was moved to Priest's and prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. She is survived by six daughters, three sons and 16 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Slaten
Flint
Chamber of Commerce Board Sets Coming Year Agenda
The board of directors, elected Monday night by the Chamber of Commerce membership, will organize this afternoon and elect a president two vice presidents and a treasurer. The meeting is at four o'clock at the Chamber offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Theft charge nets $8.60 fine in police court
A man described as a negro was fined 8.60 dollars in police court for stealing a flashlight from the parked automobile of Dr. W. L. Dinsmore. The case reflects a minor theft incident handled by local authorities.
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W. L. Dinsmore
Merchant A. M. Lamensdorf Visits Decatur on Business
A. M. Lamensdorf a leading merchant from Shaw Mississippi traveled to Decatur on business Tuesday to advance trade relations and discuss local market opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Lamensdorf
Shaw, Miss
Decatur
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Cleveland Heights
John Volpe
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Mrs. Patterson
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