Hoover 5 Leads World Recovery Drive In Decatur
On day two of a four day chamber of commerce drive one hundred seventy seven memberships were signed and turned in from sixteen teams. Two teams had not reported yet though all were in the field aiming to reach five hundred to six hundred members to fund civic duties for the coming year. Barrett C Shelton said the chamber’s stance is guided by member will and questions from solicitors touched Muscle Shoals property plans.
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Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Commerce
Muscle Shoals
Barrett C. Shelton
Commerce Unit
Chamber of Com
Washington
Hurley
Republican National Committee
Hoover
Merrie and Christy Visit a Tiny Toy Shop
Merrie and Christy shop in a cozy variety store and gather many tiny toys to delight other children as Christmas approaches. The verse notes Santa’s debts and a playful plan to total seven days until Christmas, reflecting holiday whimsy and generosity.
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Santa Claus
Refunds by Alabama Power Reach Decatur Homes
The Alabama Power Company mails refunds of meter deposits plus interest to 1,520 Decatur residents. Amounts start at $100 and total $7,471.72. timing may miss Christmas but aims for mailings by then.
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Decatur
Alabama Power Company
Pride
Local Firms Sign Up For Chamber Of Commerce
A long list of companies and individuals including Smith Coal Company Coca-Cola Bottling Co Decatur Ice and Coal Co Morgan County National Bank Hotel Lyons Crown Pat Co Sterchi Bros. Stores Decatur Ice Cream Creamery Co and many others joined the Chamber of Commerce on its first day, with firms across industries from coal and timber to furniture and brick pledging membership.
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Chamber of Commerce
R. T. Bonnell
Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc
Decatur Ice and Coal Co
Coca-Cola
Eyster and Eyster
John Patterson, Warren and Ratliff Hill
Chevrolet Co
Lockmont Tire Co
Skippy Seeks to Rescue TwelveYearOld Slayer
Skippy the nation’s famed youngster has gone to aid Herbert Nicholls a twelve year old serving a life sentence for murder in Walla Walla Washington. Percy Crosby wrote Governor Hartley urging that Herbert be placed with Father Flannagan at Overlook Farm Nebraska and praised his work turning homeless youths into responsible citizens. Crosby argues gunmen glorification helped cause the crime and that with Flanagan’s guidance Herbert could become a credit to society.
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Skippy
Herbert Nicholls
Walla Walla
Wash
Percy Crosby
Governor Hartley
Herbert
Dev
E. J. Flannagan
Overlook Farm
Omaha
Neb
Father Flannagan
Universal Brotherhood
Crosby
Hartley
Beautiful Tree Placed At Park For Decatur Christmas
The Kiwanis club places and lights a Christmas tree at Wheeler Park to revive local holiday spirit. The Wandsome tree, donated by Mrs. E. C. Shaw, was delivered from Pryor plantations area, with T. R. Covey arranging placement and Alabama Power crews wiring the lights. Residents and visitors praise the tree’s beauty.
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Decatur
Wheeler Park
Kiwanis Club
E. C. Shaw
North Bee Line Highway
Pryor Plantations
T. R
Covey
Alabama Power Company
Pageant to be held Sunday evening at First Methodist
A pageant will be presented Sunday evening at six o'clock at the First Methodist Church in Moulton. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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First Methodist
Moulton
Old Coin Discovered Here By Local Resident
Mrs E F Wheeler of 1305 Fourth Avenue South found a 1827 ten cent piece today believed to be a rare local find. The coin had been in her possession for many years.
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Roachdale
Ind
F Vis
Pauline
E. F. Wheeler
Fourth Avenue South
Wedell Begins Flight Toward 10 Hour Speed Record
J R Wedell, a New Orleans racing pilot, left Los Angeles for a record chase to New York in a monoplane loaded with 140 gallons of fuel and barely room for the pilot. The first stop for fuel was Pueblo, Colorado, with Bloomington, Illinois, the next planned and the final leg to New York. If successful, Wedell would challenge current speed kings Doolittle and Hawks for top honors.
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Los Angeles
New York
J. R. Wedell
New Orleans
United States
Pueblo
Col
Bloomington
Ill
Wedell
America
Doolittle
Hawks
Annual Christmas Program Planned at First Methodist
The annual white Christmas program at First Methodist church will be presented Sunday evening at five o'clock with the women in charge. Gifts will go to the Selma orphanage. Decorations by Mrs. J. W. Cunningham and program by Mrs. Vera Austelle. Public invited.
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First Methodist Church
Selma
J. W. Cunningham
Vera Austelle
Moratorium Plan Urged On Congress
Washington dispatch reports Under Secretary Mills warned the Senate Finance Committee that failure to ratify the Hoover moratorium would irreparably damage the country’s reputation. The administration pressed both houses for prompt action with Secretary Stimson urging the House Ways and Means Committee to move quickly.
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Washington
Congress
Mills
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Stimson
House Ways and Means Committee
Shouse Backs Democratic Unity In Alabama Return
Jouett Shouse, chair man of the Democratic committee, urged Alabama leaders to stress economic issues while not dodging prohibition. He praised the state’s delegation and harmony after addressing the Democratic executive committee and other party gatherings in Birmingham.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jouett Shousé
Democratic Committee
Dnfeat
Shouse
Democratic Executive Committee
Alabama
McDuffie
Cotton Opens Strong Then Holds On To Gain
Cotton opened strong today with a five point advance from Tuesday’s close and stayed five to eight points higher all day. Middling seven-eighths grade was quoted at 5.40 cents per pound this afternoon, reflecting the advance from Tuesday’s quotations.
Riverside Hi club Outlines Christmas Social Plans
The Riverside Hi club met last night to discuss a social gathering during the Christmas holidays. Members planned activities and date options for the coming festive season.
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Riverside
New York Cotton Futures Open Steady
New York cotton futures opened steady with December at 6.06 cents, January 6.10, March 6.28, May 6.49, July 6.66, and October 6.95.
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New, York
Ill, funds limited, yet he volunteers his Chamber of Commerce
A Decatur citizen, ill at home and working elsewhere when able, volunteers his membership in the Chamber of Commerce. The piece praises his indomitable spirit and contrasts him with wealthier individuals who avoid city service, highlighting republican values and civic duty.
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Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
New government prominence in Manchuria under Tsang Shi Y
Tsang Shi Y has been set up by Japan as governor of Fengtien with Mukden as capital. The move aims at a new autonomous Manchuria conference between the governor and provincial chiefs, though loyalty of 30 million Chinese remains speculative. Fighting continues between Japanese troops and Chinese bandits amid recent government changes in Tokyo and Nanking.
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Associated Press
Tsang Shi
Fengtien
Mukden
Manchuria
Tokyo
Nanking
Itinerary for Rev. R. T. Tyler Weekend Sermons
Rev. R. T. Tyler, presiding elder of the Decatur district, plans a busy weekend. He preaches Friday at Gandy's Cove at 11, holds a conference in the afternoon, then on Saturday visits West Decatur for a 3 pm conference, and on Sunday preaches Mt. Hope at 11 with a 1 30 pm conference, followed by a 3 30 pm conference at Moulton.
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R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Falkville
Gandy’s Cove
West Decatur
Mt. Hope
Moulton
Seniors Winners In Grid Contest Riverside High triumphs 24 to 0 over juniors.
The Riverside High senior class dominated the juniors in a football game held yesterday, prevailing 24 to 0. The strong defense and timely scoring drove the victory for the seniors in the grid contest.
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Riverside High School
Edith Riley Cupboard Child Series Fifth Chapter
Editor notes introduce the fifth story in a six part series on Edith Riley, known as Washington's cupboard child, and her siblings. The piece frames the ongoing biographical narrative and situates Edith within the family context for readers following the saga.
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Edith Riley
Washington
Edith on the road to health after cupboard rescue
Louise Riley, sister of Washington's cupboard child Edith, speaks at the hospital about Edith's recovery from confinement by a stepmother. She recalls abuse, lack of freedom, and plan to escape with Edith, with ongoing efforts to reunite Edith with Francis and pursue safety.
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Washington, D. C
Louise Riley
Washington
Edith
Louise
Francis
Alabama Democrats Decide on Delegates and Committee Seats
The Alabama Democratic Executive Committee met in Birmingham to select national delegates and to choose a national committeeman and committeewoman, aiming to finalize party leadership decisions at a state gathering in December.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
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