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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1935

Page

8

Land Options Secured for Greensboro Project Reassessment

Dr W A Ha assistant di in charge of land utili zation said transient camp plans for the Greensboro project were abandoned with local labor to be used. The decision followed a protest by landowners at the governor's conference with resettlement officials. Labor shifts were made to Fort Morgan state park while Greensboro would use local workers in Hele and Pickens counties. Estimated cost placed at 712,000 with work to start next week.

Hale County W. A. Ha Greensboro Bibb Fort Morgan Baldwin County Hele Pickens Hartman

Montgomery Works Progress releases six road projects

The Works Progress Administration announces six road improvement projects in Alabama beginning immediately, employing over 350 men. Projects span Montgomery, Chambers, Randolph, Tuscaloosa, Wilcox, and Baldwin counties with miles of paving and surface treatment scheduled along routes from Snoundon Road to Bay Minette and beyond.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Works Progress Administration Montgomery County Snoundon Chambers County Lee County LaPayette Randolph County Roanoke Wedowee Tuscaloosa County Tuscaloosa Bamentha Wilcox County Oak Hill Butler County Pine Hill Selma Baldwin County Bay

Florette Club Hosts Holiday Demonstration Evening

Mrs. Grover entertains at Florette home on Dec 11 with a candy making demo by Miss Brien Rowe assisted by Mrs. Watkins and Mrs. St. John. Rowe speaks on centerpieces and Christmas favors while a discussion on diseases is given. Each member receives a gift picture. Meeting adjourns to Jan 8 hosted by Mrs. J. W. Lynn.

Grover Vince Florette Brien Rowe Watkins St. John Miss Rowe J. W. Lynn Vincent

Meeting Called Montgome ry Alabama Farm Debt Group

C A McKinnon of Auburn regional farm debt adjustment group called a special meeting of the Alabama farm debt adjustment committee for Wednesday December 18 to discuss problems in the state and outline methods of future procedure.

Montgomfery Ala C. A. McKinnon Auburn Al*bama Wits State

Dinner Disaster to Dinner Victory in Dana and Scott's Evening

Dana bungles a dinner with a ruined chicken and aspic yet Scott saves the night with a makeshift feast and champagne. They reflect on waste and craft a budget improving clothes and husband’s suit as Paula’s gaze tightens the social strain.

Scott Paula Dana

Amendments Fate Awaited in Alabama Off-Year Vote

Birmingham voters face six proposed amendments with only one statewide measure. Proposal No. 2 would exempt building and loan associations from franchise tax on withdrawable stock. Local measures include funding for Decatur County's debt, Attala County school bonds, Calhoun and Tuscaloosa salary shifts for officials, Lawrence County court house bonds, and a 3 mill school tax in several Lawrence County districts.

Birmingham Ala Alaama Modle County Attala Calhoun Tuscaloosa Lawrence County Enon Henson Oakville Cave Springs Center Piney Grove Speake

Southern Conference postpones key issues until February

The Southern Conference in Richmond on December 14 postponed action on admitting new members and press restrictions on financial aid to athletes. The conference postponed these two issues and then moved to discuss less controversial topics.

Richmond

Gift Art Pictures On Sale At Goldel's Drug Store

Handpainted art pictures valued at fifteen dollars are discounted to five dollars. Also offered is two unfurnished rooms for rent, recently refinished, near Secona Avenue at 213 Jackson Street.

Goldel Secona Avenue Jackson St

Dr William M Lile Dies After Stroke

Dr William Minor Lile died Friday December 13 near ichmoned Morgan county Alabama after a stroke. He taught law at the University of Virginia for 39 years and was a noted author and reform advisor. Survived by Maud Carton Lile widow and several children, siblings, and relatives in Alabama and Virginia.

William Minor Lile Ichmoned Morgan County Alabama Allison Lile Louisa Minor Lile Lile University of Virginia American Bar Association Virginia Bar Association Ee Eeen Ae College of William Minor C. Lile Seattle Wash Beverly Tucker Richmond John Lile Lewisburg Henry T.lile Hartselle F. Dawson Trinity F. F. Tidwell Decatur E. Reinhold Rogers Covington Virginia

Famous pinch hitter and scattered crossword clues

Puzzle lists many clues with varying answers such as actor names, actions, and objects. Contains references to sports terms, musical notes, body parts, animals, and materials, creating an intricate crossword-style grid with multiple intersecting hints.

Athens City Plans Armory Lot Purchase

Athens Alabama December 14 Special The city council authorized buying a 180 by 300 foot lot owned by P W Hendricks Sr for 500 dollars to build an armory under WPA plan with city donating land and 15000 dollars allocated for the project. Construction to start in coming weeks.

Athens Ala WPA P. W. Hendricks, Sr

Accident Victim Recovering After Athens Crash

Maxwell Tidwell age 19 was seriously injured and unconscious after a Sunday night crash in Athens. He is reported out of danger at Powers Hospital and on the road to recovery. No criminal charges will be filed against Price Keyes of Athens in connection with the incident.

Scott Dana Ones Athens Ala Maxwell Tydwell Price Keyes Powers Hospital Keyes

Kellogg Opposes Further Neutrality Legislation

Nobel Peace Prize winner Frank B Kellogg, co author of the Kellogg Briand pact, frowns on any additional American neutrality laws.

Washington Frank B. Kellogg

Zipper Used by Surgeons in Cancer Case

Chicago reports the zipper has been used as surgical equipment to open and close a stomach incision for daily cancer treatments. Dr. Morris Fishbein confirmed the method while declining to name the patient or hospital, noting the zipper aids repeated internal access during therapy.

Chicago Morris Fishbein Journal of the American Medical Association Fishbein

Work Begins On County Swimming Pool Project

Work started on a county swimming pool after authorization for a $7 647 project. An extension of city water mains costing $12 870 24 is planned. The pool will sit east of the city reservoir and use the city spring water, which is regularly inspected.

Athens Ala City

Christmas Seals Placed in Mails in Morgan County

The Morgan County Tuberculosis Sanatorium Association launched the annual Christmas Seal drive sending 2 579 lots of seals to county citizens. Each name is listed on a separate card with the number of seals sent and money received.

Morgan County Tubrculosis Sanatorium Association

Senior class play The Gang's All Here a Riverside smash

With over 500 in attendance, the senior class play The Gang's All Here at Riverside auditorium last night proved a smashing success. The 18 member cast, directed by Mrs. Willard J. Brown, delivered a polished performance praised as the best yet from the local drama group. A notable dance interlude by Jane Malone and Jane Harris entertained, while proceeds supported expenses for the Golden Memories school annual.

Riverside Auditorium Willard J. Brown The Janes Jane Malone Jane Harris

Tuberculosis Fund Seeks Public Support in County

Morgan authorities urge prompt contributions to the seal sale proceeds to stamp out tuberculosis. Treasurer notes that money received will create a permanent record and support the county sanatorium at Flint, praising early contributions from residents already joining the effort.

Morgan Flint

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