Nations Begin War Debt Payments After Defaults
The United States reports six nations paid installments or defaulted on war debts. Great Britain sent 95 million in gold via the Bank of England to the U S treasury, while Italy Czechslovakia Finland Lithuania Latvia are listed with various lump sums. France Belgium Poland Estonia and Hungary are noted as unpaid on day end.
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Washington
United States
Greece
Great Britain
Mills
Bank of England
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Treasury
Italy
Debt default sparks U.S. debate on foreign securities
Washington notes a Belgian payment default of 2.125 million dollars prompts State Department action. Senators condemn France's stance as Representatives consider a resolution to ban delinquent governments' securities from entry, sale ads, and mail. Secretary Stimson discusses Belgium with its ambassador.
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Washington
State Department
France
Knutson
Minnesota
House
United States
Bumson
Belgium
Paul May
Stimson
Here’s a Toy Matinee at Princess Theatre Saturday
A charity matinee offers a brand new show at the Princess theatre Saturday morning starting at ten. Admission costs a toy donated to a needy child for Christmas, sponsored by the Community Welfare Board.
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Princess Theatre
Community Welfare Board
Rainfall totals update from local weather bureau
The 24 hour period ending at 7 o'clock today recorded rainfall of 0.06 inch according to the weather bureau report.
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Weather Bureau
Elmore Sheriff Acquitted in Federal Prohibition Case
In Montgomery Alabama on December 15 Sheriff Hasty Golden two deputies James Phillips Tim Golden and two other citizens Fred Dobbs Alexander Driscoll were acquitted in federal court on charges of conspiracy to violate national prohibition laws. The jury deliberated after being locked up overnight and defense lawyers attacked key testimony while the government contended the evidence showed a conspiracy involving protection for bootleggers.
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Montgomery
Ala
Hasty Golden
Elmore County
James Phillips
Tim Golden
Fred Dobbs
Alexander Driscoll
Arthur B
Sheriff Golden
Driscoll
Golden
C. T. Reneau
Wetumpka
Bibb Graves
Monroe Holly
Silk Mill Shifts Give to Council
The employees of the Schwarzen bach-Huber silk mill donated 100 percent to the Decatur Charity Council fund, as reported by Rev. E. N. Hart, president of the council. He expressed deep appreciation for the age contribution.
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Schwarzenbach-Huber
Decatur Charity Council Fund
E. N. Hart
Council
The
Council For ‘the Age Contri
Murphy Family Improved After Relief Efforts
The Murphy family of Lauderdale county formerly in a pitiful condition from flu illness has improved after food fuel and medical aid. Three family members died and five others were seriously ill when health workers found them, now those five are better.
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Tom Murphy
Lauderdale County
Hail the Sun Brightens Decatur with Christmas Spirit
The sun returned to Decatur easing a week of rain and gloom. Shoppers, merchants, doctors and druggists felt relief as warmth and brighter days lift spirits and boost commerce.
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Decatur
Ripley
Old Sol
France
Sol
Jeanne Eagels
Funeral Service for Mrs. Staten
Funeral services held at two o clock for Mrs. W. T. Staten 78 of Flint who died Wednesday morning at home. Rev B P Collier led at Priest's Funeral Parlors with burial at Roselawn Cemetery. She is survived by six daughters three sons and sixteen grandchildren with active and honorary pallbearers named.
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W. T. Staten
Flint
B. P. Collier
Roselawn
Whiteway Lights Expanded During Christmas Season
Another section of the whiteway on Bank Street has been illuminated, giving the city two lit blocks for Christmas. The north block on Bank Street joins the previously lit upper Second Avenue. The whiteway lighting draws favorable public comment.
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Whiteway
Bank Street
Upper Second Avenue
Upper Bank Street
Weather figures for the day in city
The weather bureau records a maximum of 40 and a minimum of 30 for the 24 hour period ending at 7 am today.
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Weather Bureau
Decatur Chamber Names 1933 Officers and Board
Barrett C. Shelton retains the presidency with L. R. Nash moving to first vice president. J. W. Clapton, Julian Harris, and others fill the executive committee and board seats for 1933. The key aim is to expand farmer power and establish a daily cash market for farm products to spur diversified farming.
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Barrett C. Shelton
L. R. Nash
J. W. Clapton
Julian Harris
B. C. Shelton
W. R. Spight
J. C. White
Henry Cullom
A. W. Hill
Arthur Jones
EB. W. McLeod
H. B. Beard
Dr. E. M. Chenault
W. B. Neher
F. H. Pointer
D. W. Speake
Chamber of Commerce
Spight
Jones
Beard
Neher
Rotary To Fill Empty Stockings In Decatur Christmas Drive
Decatur Rotary Club plans to fulfill its slogan not an empty stocking in Decatur this Christmas. Details will be announced within a day or two.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Decatur
County Schools to Aid In Shoe Drive
Morgan County School officials lead a countywide shoe drive called Shoe Day. Students will bring pairs of shoes to their schools to assist needy children and bridge gaps for those currently out of school due to lack of footwear.
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Morgan County
River Rises as Gauge Reaches 166 Feet
The Tennessee river was rising rapidly with a gauge reading of 166 feet at 7 o'clock, signaling increasing flood risk upstream and prompting officials to monitor conditions.
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Tennessee
Weather History in Making as Snow Hits Coast
California endures unprecedented cold as snow and frost threaten crops. A man frozen to death in Palover Valley and two mining men, Robert Ray and Arthur Jones, missing in Holcomb Valley amid blizzard conditions. Snow depths reach three inches in the mountains while the Imperial Valley faces extreme low temperatures.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Palover Valley
Imperial Valley
Robert Ray
Arthur Jones
Holcomb Valey
Ames
Josie
Rivers Recede After Floods In Georgia Alabama Mississippi
Rivers swollen by mud today eased across the lowlands of Alabama Georgia and Mississippi. Rainfall slackened promising relief as Rome Georgia floodwaters receded and officials anticipated lower flood danger despite remaining high river levels in the region.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Rome
Small Amounts Paid to County Teachers
The county superintendent of education reports that a total of 3025 will be distributed soon to county school faculty members. Some teachers will receive only small sums this round. High school teachers in the county have not yet been paid since term began.
400 Garments Made For Red Cross By Local Women
Mrs. Mary E Simpson production chairman of the Red Cross announced today that 180 garments have been made by the women of the New Baptist church, bringing the total garments made locally to 400. The work is spreading through the county as clothing is furnished by the Red Cross.
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Mary E. Simpson
The
Red Cross
the Nen Baptist Church
Red Cross Elects Officials in Morgan County Branches
Mor gan County Red Cross reports new officers for three branches. Danville selects H Heflin as chairman R L Hammond secretary treasurer J iw Tomlinson community service head. Lacey Springs names Robert Mason chairman Grace M Hough and N J Hough lead committees. Falkville to finalize soon.
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Morgan County Red Cross
Danville
H. L."heflin
J. Iw. Tomlinson
Lacey's
Sprng
Robert Mason
George Dunn
Grace M. Hough
N. J. Hough
A. Lipscomb
W. M. Thomas
Falkville
Famed Georgia fugitive Burns arrested in Newark
Robert Elliott Burns the chain gang fugitive from Georgia was captured in Newark New Jersey and held on 25000 bail awaiting extradition. His brother the Reverend Vincent Burns opposed the arrest and Governor Moore said he would weigh the plea on its merits.
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Newark
N. J
Robert Elliott Burns
Georgia
Vincent Burns
Moore
Trenton
Florence State Teachers College Christmas recess
Florence Alabama December 15 Florence State Teachers College will dismiss for the Christmas holidays Friday at noon and resume classes January 2. It is expected winter term enrollment will be materially increased and students may enroll that morning for the new quarter.
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Florence
Ala
Florence State Teachers College
Final Missionary Programs Rendered at Southside Baptist
The final missionary program of the year was given Monday afternoon at the church by the women of Southside Baptist under Mrs. Mary Howell. At the same hour the Sunbeams presented a missionary program led by Mrs. B L Ashford.
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Southside Baptist Church
Mary Howell
Sunbeams
B. L. Ashford
Community Sing Sunday Moves to 1 30 PM at Sixteenth Ave Baptist
Local singers are urged to attend the Community Sing moved from Thursday to Sunday with a 1 30 PM start at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church. A large crowd from Cullman Athens and Hartselle is expected alongside local participants.
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Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Cullman
Athens
Hartselle
Five Robbers Hit New York Bank in Hair-Raising Chase
Five men robbed the Manhattan Trust Company branch at 169th Street and St Nicholas Avenue taking about 15000 dollars. They used tear gas to cover their escape and fled in cars. Police radio cars trailed them through the Bronx as officers exchanged fire. The robbers cut telephone wires and a nationwide manhunt followed after a recent shoot first order was issued.
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New York
Bank of the ‘Manhattan Trust Company
169Th Street
St. Nicholas Avenue
Legion Smoker At 7 30 Tonight
Ex service men are invited by Commander Roy Billings to an informal Legion smoker this evening at 7 30 in Martin arena. The event is a casual gathering for ex servicemen of the section.
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Roy ©. Billings
Legion
Martin Arena
Women's Auxiliary Makes Garments for Red Cross
The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Peter's Mission has produced over 40 garments for the Red Cross. Officers include Mrs. J. G. Beeler as president and Mrs. G. C. Thompson as secretary. Mrs. Maynard Layman gave a talk on Community Helpfulness. Miss Wanda Harris attended representing the Martha and Mary Guild as educational secretary.
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Woman's Auxiliary
St. Peter’s Mission
Red Cross
J. G. Beeler
G. C. Thompson
Maynard Layman
Wanda Harris
Martha and Mary Guild
Guild
Teacher Training Starts at St. John’s Episcopal Church
Church school teachers at St. John’s Episcopal begin training under the National Teachers' Training Association of the Episcopal Church to earn accredited teaching certificates. Rev. V C McMasters of St. Andrew’s Birmingham and Rev. Peter M Dennis of Catuing serve as instructors.
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Church School
St. John’s Episcopal Church
National Teachers’ Training Association of the Episcopal Church
St. Andrew's Church
Birmingham
Bama
Peter M. Dennis
Catuing
Morgan County Teachers Called to Hartselle Meeting
Morgan County Education Board requests all teachers in the Morgan County school system to assemble at Morgan County High School in Hartselle on Saturday at 10 am. The aim is to explain county finances and discuss plans to keep schools open for the term amid uncertain state funds.
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Morgan County
Decatur
County Board of Education
Hartselle
M County
Mset Ta Gareant
A. F. Harman
Department of Education
George T. Woodruff
Harman
Morgan County Board of Education
Hartselie
Christmas Goodies Sold on the Decatur Curb Market
Christmas decorations and edibles lined the Decatur curb market though some vendors could not reach it due to high water on the highway. Locals continue to shop directly from farmers at the curb, drawn by fresh produce and seasonal goods.
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Decatur
Here
Fire damages truck at Cornelian Court scene
Fire crews responded to a blaze on Cornelian Court at 5 30 PM injuring a truck from M Lee Grocery Co. Little damage resulted from a defective cause as firefighters controlled the scene on Tun to Sixth Avenue.
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Sixth Avenue
M. Lee Grocery Co
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