Falkville Schools Close Early For Flu Break
Falkville's two school units will suspend classes a week early due to an influenza outbreak affecting about 100 students and several teachers. About 600 students are enrolled with 21 teachers across the high and grammar schools. the break runs Dec 22 to Dec 31, with return Jan 1 1940. Superintendent Irwin J. Quinn notes the extra week will be made up in the spring term.
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Falkville
Irwin J. Quinn
Parkville
Quinn
Final rites for Mrs. Malinda C Wheeler who died from automobile crash
Mrs Malinda C Wheeler 78 a Arab resident died from injuries suffered in a Dec 1 automobile crash near Dothan. Final rites were held at Ruthchurch near Arab with Rev E E Weaver son in law officiating and burial at Mount Oak. Survivors include three daughters a son and a sister.
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Malinda C. Wheeler
Arab
Druid City Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Ruthchurch
E. E. Weaver
Wheeler
Drinkard
Mount Oak Cemetery
J. B. Saylor
E.E. Weaver
Rev
H. G. Wheeler
Ocala
Flor
Mary Black
Grove
Albert Briscoe
Dadeville
Texas
Dothan
Tuscaloosa Hospital
Decatur Christmas Carols by Local Glee Club
The Glee Club from the high school and the Junior Music Study Club plan two Christmas concert evenings in Decatur on December 22 and 23. The Glee Club will perform on Saturday night, and requests to have singers visit shut-ins hospitals and invalids should be sent to the organizations. A Christmas Eve appearance is not yet confirmed.
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Decatur
Glee Club
Market Quiet Recovery Mixed with Tax Selling
Avia tions and other selected stocks led a quiet recovery move in today s market with fractional gains and many issues unable to shake off small losses. Wheat and other futures rose briefly on modest buying while tax selling and doubts about 1940 business kept gains restrained. Transfers around 700 000 shares. top dealers 11 00, salable hogs steady, sales 120 lbs up 410 510 and sows about 3 70, sheep steady with fat ewes down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Eubank
New York
Te An Meo
Brock Couple Celebrates 63rd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Samuel D Brock of Decatur mark their 63rd wedding anniversary in quiet home observance. They wed December 14 1876 in Hillsboro at aunt J Odoms home with Rev Jack Gunn officiating. Only two of 100 guests remain living Miss Lou Sanders and Mrs Emmett Hall.
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Samuel D. Brock
Fifth Avenue
West
Decatur
Brock
Hillsboro
Jacob Odom
Jack Gunn
Baptist Church
Trinity
Lou Sanders
Emmett, Hall
Florence
Annie Couch
Sarah Virginia Odom
James Odom
Winchester
Tenn
Lawrence County
Graf Spee bodies laid to rest in Montevideo graves
In Montevideo the Graf Spee crew and guards attended a burial as coffins were carried to North cemetery and local authorities extended harbor access for repairs. The event followed a 14 hour sea battle and involved 330 officers and crew ashore without arms.
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Montevideo
Maine
Cumberland
Alberto Guani
Graf Spee
Guam
North Cemetery
Markets at a Glance New York and Chicago Summary
Markets at a Glance reports Dec 15 with stocks steady as aviation recovers and bonds mixed. Foreign exchange narrow with sterling up. cotton firm on a one dollar per bale recovery note. sugar buoyant with European support. metals quiet though copper easier. Chicago notes wheat sharply higher and corn higher on strong exports. hogs steady to down 15 and steer weights down for the week.
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Boston
Chicago
Cotton futures edge higher in New York session
The market shows fractional gains across contracts with December and March trading near prior levels. Spot middling cotton sits at 11.33 cents per pound, up modestly, while nearby futures hover around 10.8 to 11.0 cents, as traders await clearer direction.
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Cotton New
York
Dee
Alabama Bar Association Legal Institute Opens in Decatur
Law lawyers and judges from 15 North Alabama counties arrive in Decatur for the Alabama Bar Association Legal Institute at Lyons Hotel. More than 100 expected. program starts 4 p.m. with John A. Caddell presiding. banquet planned at the hotel that evening.
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North Alabama
Decatur
Alabama Bar Association Legal Institute
Lyons Hotel
Fort Payne
Moulton
Guntersville
Huntsville
Athens
Cullman
Scottsboro
Russellville
Hartselle
Florence
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Birmingham
Finland Foreshadows Peace Talks Amid Fierce War
Soviet Finland says peace talks possible but vows to fight if Moscow aims to conquer the country. After 16 days the conflict proves fierce with casualties, as Finnish defenders retreat on the eastern front yet hold in Karelia and report counterattacks on central fronts. Reservists are being summoned while many nonreservists attempt to enlist but are rejected pending expanded army capacity.
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Finland
Karelian
Cottonseed meal futures steady in Memphis close
Memphis prices for Primé cottonseed meal futures (41 per cent) closed steady as 3,500 tons were traded. December at 29.00, January 28.95, March 28.35, May 28.30, July 28.15, September 26.25.
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Memphis
Tenn
No Tricks in Price Change on Cotton Market
Washington officials said preliminary reports found no irregularities in New York Cotton Exchange trading yesterday as prices fell 3.05 per bale. Dr. J W T Duvel of the CEA watched developments in New York. December futures settle today amid continued declines after a six week rise.
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Washington
Commodity Exchange Administration
New York Cotton Exchange
J. W. T. Duvel
CEA
New York
Agriculture Department
Decatur Bugg ess and Professional Women's Club Christmas Party
The Decatur Bugg ess and Professional Women's Club held its annual Christmas gathering with 40 members and one guest. Hostesses Mrs Mary Wright and Mrs Evelyn Peete oversaw a festive evening of bridge rock and Chinese checkers, prize drawings, refreshments, and Santa gifts for each member.
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Decatur Buggess
Mary Wright Vane
Santa Claus
Decatur Diary Highlights Local Visits and Church Plans
Decatur diary notes visits by TVA official Hal Long of Florence and other regional residents, plus aviation director Asa Rountree Jr. unable to come due to flu. Friday business calls span Decatur and nearby towns, with church services announced for Sunday including First Methodist and Central Baptist, and a wedding rehearsal report.
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Asa Rountree
Chamber of Commerce
Rountree
Birmingham
Tom Willingham
Co. W. Knight
Sadie Smith
Central Baptist Church
Here
Chicago Butter and Eyes Prices Hold Steady
Chicago reports butter at 714 024 with steady creamery 90 score 273 4 and 90 centralized carrots 26 28 and 1 4, other prices unchanged. Eyes 5 704 steady with prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Poultry Prices From Chicago Market Report
Poultry news from Chicago dated December 15 lists live prices for ducks and geese by weight including duck 4 to 12 pounds colored, white, geese over 12 pounds at 12, 12 pounds and down at 13. Young tom turkeys 18 pounds and up at 14 1 2, capons 7 pounds and up at 17, under 7 pounds 15, other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Wheat futures surge to highest Chicago prices since 1937
Wheat prices rose as much as 3 1 4 cents a bushel in Chicago, reaching highs not seen since October 1937. Dec delivery climbed to 1.00 to 1.05 per bushel, with overall gains of about 1 3 4 to 2 1 4 cents from the previous day, while corn and oats also advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Grain Prices Mixed on December Market Report
Chicago market notes show No 2 mixed wheat at 1.01 dollars and corn varied across grades from 55 3-4 to 68 cents for No 2, with futures for white and yellow corn differing. Soybear prices include No 2 yellow at 1.16 1-2, No 3 at 1.15 3-4, and sample grades at 1.14 3-4. For forage, Timothy seed is 3.90-4.15 nom, red clover 12.50-15.00 rom, alfalfa 17.50-23.50 nom.
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Chicago
Nashville Livestock Market Report Falls Short of Peak Prices
Nashville Tenn December 15 The market report shows mixed cattle pricing with regular market cattle 600 to 800 pounds trading around 5.50 per hundredweight down from earlier highs. Fat cows and lesser grades mostly discounted with canners and cutters 3.25 to 4.50. Some sellers report declines in prices across common and medium categories.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Eee & Dept. Agr
League Action in Geneva Aids Finland Supplies
The League of Nations secretly coordinates arms and ammunition for Finland as Finns seek a foreign legion to oppose Soviet invasion. Geneva delegates depart amid promises, with staff tasked to keep the operation secret to ensure sea and land routes deliver aid.
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League
Geneva
League of Nations
Finland
Russia
Russians Advance RS Near Finnish Border in December Push
Russian forces closed in on Salmi Jarvi as they moved along the Arctic highway about 12 miles away from the Finnish town. Explosions and burning villages marked the campaign as defenders intensified scorched earth tactics to hinder the invaders.
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Norway
Salmijarvi
Arctic Highway
Arctic Circle
Syeibie
Bravik Orway
German naval buildup and European balance of power discussed
The article surveys German naval expansion from pocket battleships to new heavy and light cruisers amid fears of a renewed two ocean threat. It notes Scharnhorst and Gneisenau as suspects, a 1930s shipbuilding surge, and Jane's assessment placing Britain ahead in capital ships and cruisers while Germany edges in submarines.
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England
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Britain
Germany
Toy Matinee at Princess Theatre For Christmas Charity
Plans for a Christmas toy matinee at the Princess Theatre on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Doors open 8:45. Admission: usable toy or 2 cans of food or clothing. Proceeds go to the Community House for distribution. Banizza and staff donate the venue and show, featuring cartoons and comedies.
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Princess Theatre
Banniza
Buldozing the Bull
Pancho Vanilla
Withy Joe
Asbestos
Pudgy the Watchman
Norwegian steamer Foejna reported lost with 18 men
The Norwegian steamer Foejna, a 2000 ton vessel bound for Scotland, was reported lost with 18 crew. One lifeboat was found adrift with two frozen bodies aboard, and searchers continued the grim judgment.
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Slo
Norway
Foejna
Scotland
British Seamen Offer as Exhibit A in Gas Battle Claims
British seamen pledged secrecy for release and offered themselves as exhibit A to support Britain's denial of gas use in the battle, countering German assertions reported yesterday.
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Britain
Roosevelt declines comment on Ickes McNutt charge
President Roosevelt refused to discuss Secretary Ickes criticism of Paul V. McNutt as a possible Democratic nominee. He said he is too old to engage in the surrounding speculation and noted he would monitor reports as the story unfolds. He also declined to comment on the Graf Spee incident while promising ongoing contacts with the state department.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Ickes
Paul V. McNutt
Washington
McNutt
Graf Spee
Montevideo
Uruguay
State Department
Union Boycott Discussed In Berkshire Mills Hearing
Smith testifies about union literature sent to Louis Kirstein of Filene's Boston and a handbill listing 45 union made hosiery brands. He notes carryover from NRA days and says board aims to curtail such mediation activities. Edelman letter warns of union pressure on Berkshire goods.
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Smith
Louis Kirstein
Filene
Boston
Toland
NRA
M. Toland
John Edelman
Berkshire Mills
Edelman
Berkshire
Philadelphia
Toon Committee
Captured Woman May Be Winnie Ruth Judd
In Yuma Arizona Sheriff T H Newman said he had captured a woman he believes is Winnie Ruth Judd the infamous trunk murderess who escaped from the Arizona state hospital for the insane on December 3.
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Ruth Judd
Yuma
Ariz
Attendance figures reveal high overall coverage in county schools
A county report shows 41 of 44 white schools in attendance from Nov 6 to Dec 1, 1939, led by Six Mile at 99.30 percent and Morgan County High at 96.38. Total December 1 enrollment was 7,196 with an average daily attendance of 6,554.47. 33 schools exceeded 90 percent. Negro schools’ data awaited.
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Gan County
R. Wyte
Cannoe
Six Mile
Jones
Morgan County High
Hartselle
Oak Rige
Union
Round Top
Ryan
Rocky Ford
Waldermose
Massey
Plainview
Union Hill
Moulton Heights
Gravel Ridge
Falkville
Austinville
Gum Pond
Lacey's Spring
Priceville
Winton
Gandys Cove
Flint
Cotaco
Edmondson
Science” Hill
Danville
Lebanon
Union Hill No
Pleasant Hill
Brosette
Center Grove
Coane Creek
Penn’s
Trinity
Andrews
Decatur bonds signed in Chicago save city money
Mayor T. R. Harrison traveled to Chicago to sign the 1,236,000 refunding bonds issued for Decatur. By signing in Chicago the city saved several hundred dollars in insurance and delivery costs, with A. O. Troup to sign later after Christmas. The bonds will be turned over to an escrow agent after signing and sealing.
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T. R. Harrison
Decatu
Chicago
Stifel, Nicolaus and Co
Roy Gridley and Company
Birmingham
Stifel, Nicolaus Company
Harrison
Tle
Decatur
A. O. Troup
Retail Surge Expected in Late December
New York December reports from the National Retail Dry Goods Association say belated Christmas buying may lift sales after warm weather kept early December gains modest. Dollar sales rose about four percent from 1938, while the Federal Reserve noted a five percent drop for the week ending December 2. Some cities see buying accelerating past all prior records in certain stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Federal Reserve Board
Black man narrowly avoids gas death in North Carolina
Jim Moore, 37, sentenced for a July 4 slaying, received a reprieve from Gov. Clyde R. Hoey just before execution. A death mask was prepared as an attendant mixed gas components, while other inmates sang hymns. The reprieve lasts until February 2 for further investigation and Moore maintains his innocence.
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Raleigh
N. C
Jim Moore
Clyde R. Hoey
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Decatur’s
Hal “Shorty” Long
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Jackson County
A. M. Roan
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Route 3
J. H. Moore
Elkmont
Julian Bee
Prospect, Tenn
Decatur Clinic
W. H. Stephenson
Decatura
Mr. Beaty
Moul
A. N. Ferguson
Ruth Goodner
Val‘hermosa
Arthur George
W. J. Partain
Elmer Entrekin
First Methodist Church
K. K. Hennessey
Outport
First Presbyterian Church
Henry Norton
Monarch Food Store
Edward V. Ramage
Rufus Underwood
Shreveport, la
C. W. Taylor
Edwin Wyle
First Christian Church
G. O. Devine
Third Avenue
L. J. Kaylor
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Bebe H. Patten
Temple_Lighthouse church
John Brock Austin
W. P. Moore
Questers Club
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Trinity Mountain
T. C. Chandler
First Baptist
Martha Kay
Ruth Throneberry
Z. R. Carpenter
Carpenter
Norwood Hospital
Austinville Methodist Church
Chalkville
Ala
Sadie Rolfe
Walnut Street
Baugh’s Infirmary
Phil Saint
Wheaton, Tl
Rev. Saint
Saint
John C. Cowell
Central Baptist , Church
Grant Street
John C. Cowell, Sr
Fayetteville, N. C
Mrs. Cowell
Earl Lee
Noah Webster
Hartselle Roue 3
Roy Nelson
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Thomas Rurn
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