Rotary Club Night of Games and Festive Honors
Members of the Central Parent Association enjoyed a fine dinner followed by a club show in Birmingham. Joe Ford MC chaired Rex Club activities with a Good Will Court skit and Mystery Box tricks. President Joe Duncan received an award as cigars were given to Chairman Bailey. Cooper-Wellsians performed with Reneau Carroll as soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Parentane Association
John Peach
Joe Ford
Club
Rex
Birmingham
Bar of “Justice
Ford
Joe Duncan
Duncan
Bailey
Cooper-Wellsians
Reneau Carroll
Seals Drive Raises Funds for Morgan County Tuberculosis Sanatorium
A Christmas seals sale in Morgan County raised 460 dollars, with three quarters slated for the Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Dr Kellie Joseph reports all 15 beds filled, eight women among patients, and donors Ben Poole and H H Hunter contributing rubber matting for hall carpeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Clio Lovin
Schve
Kellie Joseph
Joseph
Ben Poole
H. H. Hunter
Board of Revenue Holds Routine Monthly Meeting
The routine monthly session of the Board of Revenue was held Monday with county auditor Howell authorized to pay current bills. Reports from county health office tubercular sanatorium county farm agent home demonstration agent and the Benevolent Society hospital were heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgeney Board of Revenue
Howell
Board of
Reprever
Benevolent Society
Two Army Flyers Crash in Open Country Near Selma
Two army pilots Lieut. T. M. Barkley and Lieut. C. D. Long escaped injury after crashing in open country across the river from Selma following failed landing at an unlit local field. They circled the city several times in rain while dropping flares and crash landed, damaging their aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
T. M. Barkley
C. D. Long
Decatur News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events
Decatur reports show visitors and residents active in civic and church affairs. Notables include Rev. J F Ray and Rev Virgil Gardner attending the Alabama Baptist state executive committee in Montgomery. C H Pearce joins Alabama Courier at Athens. multiple local residents travel for business, health updates, and social engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Ray
Decatur
Virgil Gardener
Athens
Luther Gaines
Moulton
Frank Smith
Hartselle
Alabama Baptist State Executive Committee
Montgomery
C. H. Pearce
Scottsboro
Alabama Courier
Letters to Santa Claus from Alabama children 1936
A collection of Christmas requests from young readers across Alabama towns Somerville Trinity Decatur and Priceville written in 1936. Children Billy Wright a seven year old from Somerville asks for a tricycle gloves dump truck fruit candy raisins nuts and kind regard for other kids. Veola a seven year old from Priceville seeks a Shirley Temple doll pencil box gloves with cap and ribbons along with fruit and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Somerville
Ala
Decatur
Rt. 2
Priceville School
Rental Grants Open for Morgan County Farmers in 1936
The Morgan County community committee led by B E Braswell initiated 1936 crop reduction program applications for rental checks. Applications signed at the sheriff's courthouse. County rental funds estimated at 365000, about 100000 more than 1935. Those absent must sign at the county agent in Hartselle.
Cantata by Hartselle Choir Scheduled for Sunday Evening
The First Methodist Church of Hartselle presents the Christmas cantata Emanuel by Henry Worthing on Sunday at 5 o'clock. Directed by Mrs. Perry Orr with Miss Ruby Martin at the piano, the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the
West Decatur
First Methodist Church
Hartselle
Worcester editor gifts week’s pay to 600 newspaper staff
George F. Booth publisher of Worcester Telegraph Evening Gazette and Sunday Telegram awarded a Christmas gift of a full week’s pay to all 600 employees of his papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
George F. Booth
Worcester Telegram
The
Evening Gazette
Sunday Telegram
Desperado Brunette Captured After West Side Siege
Federal agents ended a 45 minute gun battle with the arrest of Harry Brunette on the Upper West Side. His wife was wounded but non serious. Brunette had kidnapped New Jersey State Trooper William Turnbull and was linked to bank robberies in the Midwest. J Edgar Hoover led the New York operation with Rhea Whitley's team. Merle Vanderbush of Green Bay is named as the other wanted man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Upper West Side
Harry Brunette
Desperado
J. Edgar Hoover
New Jersey
Middle West
Brunette
Lake
Riverside Drive
George T. Smith
Macomb County
Hoover
Mount Clemens
Mich
102Nd Street
John Dillinger
Alvin Karpis
Washington
Rhea Whitley
Theindow
William A. Turnbull
Somerville
N. J
Turnbull
Freemensburg
Merle Vanderbush
Green Bay
Wis
Vanderbush
Wisconsin
Ohio
Alabama lawmakers clash over tax amendment and parole powers
The Alabama House debated a 64 vote constitutional tax amendment tying to state su preme court guidance. Rep M P Kelly urged journal revision on liquor bill, later rejected. New bills include property redemption installments to 1938, and a parole system reform resembling California. The Todd license tag purchase bill and Chichester front tag change passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Norman
Bullock
Alabama Supreme Court
House
M. P. Kelly
Clay
John Chichester
Birmingham
William B. McDermott
Mobile
Alabama Real Estate Association
Eugene Connor
Jefferson
California
Todd
Chichester
Alabama
Mystery Film Wednesday The Longest Night at Princes Theatre
Web release notes the Cortland Fritzsimmons mystery thriller Whispering Window adapted for the stage setting at the Princes Theatre. Robert Young and Florence Rice reprise onscreen chemistry in a tale centered on Charley Phelps of a large store with elaborate floor sets and a jewel robbery racket exposed by warehouse thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princes Theatre
Robert Young
Florence Rice
Young
Charley Phelps
Phelps
Julie Haydon
Noel Coward
Miss Haydon
Leslie Fenton
Paul Stanton
Southeastern Municipal Ownership League Discussed in Decatur
Mayor Ingram of Decatur led a conference of Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee officials to discuss a Southeastern Municipal Ownership League aimed at TVA power. The Duke Power case was cited as affecting eight Alabama projects worth 2.549 million dollars held up by injunctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama, Mississippi
Tennessee
Decatur
Ala
Ingram
Tennessee Valley Authority Power
United States Supreme Court
Duke Power Company
Duke
PWA
Alabama
Supreme Court
South Carolina
Southeastern
Tennessee Valley
Press and Pulpit Clash Over Ex-Ruler Criticism
In Parliament the Archbishop's broadcast and Edward's radio farewell spark questions on cabinet approval and ministerial preview. Lawmakers debate whether the church speech and farewell had cabinet sanction as Baldwin faces possible inquiries during the BBC charter debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Edward
British Broadcasting Corporation
Stanley Baldwin
H. L. Kirby Is 65 Years Young Today
H L Kirby a well known local citizen celebrated his 65th birthday born in Danville December 15 1871 he came to Decatur at age 24 and has lived there since. He has spent most of the past 41 years in the top graph business and says he can still jump and crack his heels at 3 o clock this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kirby
Danville
Kirby
Decatur
Chalybeate PTA Holds Afternoon Meeting Program
The Chalybeate community PTA met at 2:00 PM and presented a program led by Rev. Morris with songs by all. Topics included raising funds to finance the school by Earl Graham, beautifying grounds by Mrs. Maggie Reed and Mrs. Essie Cahela, boosting attendance by Mrs. Christine Richardson, and a finance report by R. F. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Ala
Rev. Morris
All
Earl Graham
Maggie Reed
Essie Cahela
Central Methodist members urged to turn in soap wrappers
Members of Central Methodist church who have saved soap wrappers for the Methodist orphanage at Selma are asked to deliver them to Mrs. J. F. Levin at 1005 Ferry Street by Thursday. The wrappers fund a church effort to support the Selma orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Selma
J. F. Levin
Ferry Street
Market Quotations Amid Mixed Gains and Soft Spots
Victor Eubank reports a brisk start to trading with many stocks inching higher while selective weaknesses kept gains modest. Bonds improved and commodities were mixed after yesterday’s sharp advance as dividends fueled investor liquidity and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Eubank
New York
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Crucible
Ludlum
Sears Roebuck
U. S. Industrial Alcohol
Schenley
J. I. Case
Deere
Consolidated Edison
North American
Anaconda
American Smelting
Cerro de Pasco
Continental Oil
American Machine & Foundry
N. J
Consolidated ,Edison
American Power & Light
Westinghouse
General Electric
Goodyear
Livestock Market Report Detail From Rural Sale
Grassy slaughter steers and heifers bring 1 2 to 5 1 2 cents, meat yearlings and steers up to 1 2 cent. Beef cows 1 4 to 3 78 with some fat cows to 4 00. Cutter cows 2 to 8 cents, thin shells 2 1 2 cents down. Medium bulls 3 to 4 cents. Veal calves 2 1 2 to 8 for light weights. heavy wealers around 5 cents. Hogs 200 to 300 pounds 9 50. 305 pounds up 9 30. 160 to 195 pounds 9 percentage . 130 to 155 pounds 8 00. 125 pounds down 7 00. Sows 8 00. Half fat and unfinished hogs discounted. Lambs ewe and wether 7 to 12 cents per pound. Buck lambs 7 cents. Plain lambs 5 1 2 cents. Culls 4 cents and down.
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Close Steady
Liverpool December cotton prices show limited demand with quotes for American grades rising. Spot values list strict good middling 7.80 and other grades from 7.50 to 5.68, futures close steady with December at 6.81 and October at 6.47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Chicago market notes steady butter and unsettled eggs
Butter at 7 934 steady with unchanged prices. Eggs 6132 unsettled with extra firsts at 28 1 2 cents per dozen and local 28 current receipts 27 refrigerator extras 26 1 4 and refrigerators standards 26 1 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Poultry Market Report From Chicago Trade Desk
Live poultry measured by 56 trucks shows steady movement. Hens weighing 4 1/2 pounds and under 4 1/2 pounds rise by 15 1/2 cents. No further price details available from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hogs Cattle and Sheep Market Summary Chicago Dec 15
Chicago buyers report hogs 10 to 15 cents lower than Monday with top 10.05 and bulk 9.75 to 10.00 for 190 to 300 pounds. Cattle slow with little done. big weight steers flat to lower, yearlings around 12.00, better grades 10.00 to 11.75. Sheep steady to stronger. native and western lambs bid 8.50 to 8.75, asking 9.00-plus for favorites. Some ewes 3.50 to 4.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
State Plans Quick Appeal To High Court
The Supreme Court split four to four upholding New York state unemployment insurance law. The Alabama act was found to violate due process by unfair employer fund expropriation, arbitrary eight or more employee classification, and impairment of labor contracts. J L Kaufman noted Alabama firms not party to suits must pay taxes. penalties may be enforced at the commission’s discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
New York State
J. L. Kaufman
The
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Alabama
Davis Fights Federal Tax Under Unemployment Act in Supreme Court
George P. Davis, a stockholder of the Boston and Maine railroad, filed the first case testing the unemployment insurance tax provisions of the federal social security act in the supreme court. The suit challenges the constitutionality of title nine, which imposes a tax on employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
George P. Davis
Boston and Maine Railroad
Tribute to John C White Retired Banker Passed Away
The Sunday school council of First Methodist Church Decatur pays tribute to John C White a friend leader and banker called home by the Lord. He balanced business civic duties with home church and family leaving a high standard for successors and a lasting legacy of service. He will be missed by wife sons Sunday school council and church officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday School Council
First Meth Church
Decatur
John C. White
White
Mrs. Guschke Laid to Rest
Funeral rites for Mrs Lilly May Guschke 39 died Saturday at her sister’s Pulaski home. Services were held Monday at Westside Presbyterian Church with Rev S O Payne and Rev J D Wallace officiating. Burial in Decatur Cemetery. Survived by husband Henry, three children, two sisters and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly May Guschke
J. A. Carter
Pulaski
Westside Terian Church
O. Payne
Athens
J. D. Wallace
First Presbyterian
Decatur Cemetery
McConnell
Supreme Court Asked to Rule on Insurance Tax Case
Eight or more persons appealed in Massachusetts federal court where Judge C Sweeney held the tax constitutional and dismissed the bill of complaint. The Supreme Court was urged to decide the controversy directly, bypassing the First Circuit, a move rarely allowed by the high court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
C. Sweeney
Massachusetts Federal District Court
Supreme Court
First Circuit Court of Appeals
High Tribunal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board OF Revenue
James L. Rankin
Agency
Johnston Street
Rankin
Decatur’s
Mrs. A. Davia
Fayetteville
Tenn
Mr. Lawson Myer
J. T. Wright
Olan Hicks
J. E B. Winsett
Palkville
Jett Rowe
Falkville
R. H. Burleson
G. Hardwick
Reese Amis
Huntsville Daily Times
J. Luther Gaines
Moulton Baptist Church
Tudent
P. G. Kimbrough
W. B. Cole
K. G. Taylor
Fort Bragg
N. Y
Frank Richardson
Helen Hayes
Mooresville
L. B. Leftwich
J. Sam Smith, Jr
Huntsville
Baugh’'s Infirmary
M. E. Lazenby
Cambridge
G. Po
Homer Stovall
Baugh’s Infirmary
Katherine Voss
Tennessee Valley Bank
Cullman
John Sparkman
Here
Hart
A. G. Maddox
Neel
Sid Walling
W. F. Drake
L. B. Mitchell
Lanes
Cavaliers
Carnegie Library
Ben Bloodworth
Lawrence County
van Gilbert
State Highway Patrol
Katherine Ward
Sherman Street
Baugh's Infirmary
Jimmie Taylor
Line Street
Henry
Jack Murphree
Washington, D. C
Mrs
J. W. Murphree
R. H. Jervis
George's Place
Second Avenue
J. J. Russel
G. W. Edwards
Emma Hipps
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Lewis H. Knight
Julius Robb
Russellville
Robert McDearmond
Linden Brooks
Eva
Viola Norton
Hillsboro
B. L. Malone
Louis Asherbraner
Trene Smith
John Wesley Beard
Ollie Sanders
F. T. Houston
John Houston
Hartseile
To You
Billy Wright
Trinity, Ala
Nellie Briscoe
Veola
Hfaring
Ronner
Mayor Harris
MEET
Chalybeate Pta
Wall Street
Plymouth Rock
Toms
Decatur Livestock Market
Mrs. Guschke
Mea Tum
Lee and Line Sts
Mak
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