Riverside and Lafayette Schools Earn Large Member Drive Returns
The Riverside High and Lafayette grammar schools ended a two hour drive with 91 new members, pushing total paid members to 115. Riverside added 77 new members, Lafayette 14, lifting teacher and parent participation to higher percentages and funding equipment needs. Mrs Garren's room led with about 74 percent paid membership earning a $5 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside High
La‘ay Street
Riverside High School
Lafayette Grammar School
Garren
Miss
Russell
Five arraigned in municipal court in police court
Five defendants faced Mayor B. L. Malone in police court this morning. Two were charged with violating the prohibition law, two with disorderly conduct, and one with violating the traffic law. Fines were assessed against each defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Malone
Shop with Decatur Merchants This Christmas
Local merchants invite shoppers to support area businesses this season. Explore gift ideas, seasonal sales, and festive events as Decatur community members highlight neighborhood commerce and holiday cheer.
Flame of Gas Signals Advent for Alabama Use
A flame of gas will leap several hundred feet into the air to signal the advent of natural gas for commercial use in Alabama. The ceremony, at Roebuck Country Club in Birmingham, will occur in January with Southern Natural Gas officials and Birmingham chamber of commerce leaders attending. A pipeline will extend from Huffman to the Roebuck club for the event, with J. H. White and William von Phul among the notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Roebuck Country Club
Southern Natural Gas Company
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Huffman
Roebuck Club
Ford, Bacon and Davis
J. H. White
Natural Gas Company
William von Phul
Faces Murder Trial: Philip Lee Freed on Bond
Philip Lee a country school teacher is free on bond in Madisonville Tennessee after the slaying of Charles Young a farmer who had accused Lee of whipping his daughter Ruby Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Lee
Madsonville
Tenn
Charles Young
Lee
Ruby
Senate Ratifies French War Debt Settlement
The Senate voted 53 to 21 to ratify the agreement refunding the French War debt. The plan covers payments over 62 years totaling 6.85 billion dollars with interest, following negotiations by a French commission led by former Ambassador Berenger and the U.S. commission under Secretary Mellon. France ratified the settlement last July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
United States Debt Commission
Howell
Nebraska
Berenger
Mellon
Prance
Decorations Here Most Artistic This Christmas in Decatur
A well known citizen told The Daily that Decatur will be more beautifully decorated this Christmas than ever before. He observed many homes with trees and yards adorned and downtown displays enhancing the festive spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Daily Today
Mrs Bryant Improves at Sixth Avenue Home
Mrs A F Bryant mother of Patrolman John Bryant who suffered a stroke recently showed improvement today at her Sixth Avenue home. Friends extend wishes for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Bryant
John Bryant
Sixth Avenue
Kruschen Salts Advertises Global Weight Loss Tips
An old promotional piece touts Kruschen Salts as a daily morning remedy for fat reduction and improved health. It claims the plan detoxifies the system, tones organs, improves blood quality, and yields energy and charm with a half teaspoon in hot water each morning ending with where to buy a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Decatur Drug Co
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across List (Partial Readable)
Crossword clues and partial answers from a puzzle page, listing across items like device raise letter surface degree addition to building fine clothes and many more with numerous unreadable fragments and letters. The readable entries show varied topics from geography to anatomy and include scattered hints and incomplete phrases.
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American Methodist Divine
Easure
Asiatic Peninsula
Group
Islands
The
Pacific
Building Bill Passed by House Expands Federal Facilities
The House approved over a quarter of a billion dollars for federal buildings nationwide in under two hours with minimal opposition. About 115 million would fund District of Columbia construction, another similar amount for post offices and related facilities. Additional bills propose a new Supreme Court building near the Capitol for about 4.74 million and 14 million for veterans hospital construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
District of Columbia
Senate
United States Supreme Court
Capitol
Brisk Demand for Christmas Trees in Decatur Streets
Christmas trees stream into Decatur with wagons and trucks laden with evergreens. Pedestrians report brisk sales and vendors anticipate higher demand for decorations this year.
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Decatur
Barksdale Undergoes Operation at Benevolent Hospital
E. E. Barksdale prominent merchant of Route Three Athens was operated on at Benevolent hospital today. Friends throughout Limestone county expect a speedy and complete recovery.
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E. E. Barksdale
Route Three
Athens
Benevolent Hospital
Limestone County
Decatur Man Refutes Rumor Of Auto Fatality
Leonard Lively, a well known Decatur resident, traveled to Athens Sunday and learned a rumor claimed he was killed in an automobile accident. He returned home to find friends in tears, surprised to learn no crash had occurred and he had not suffered any injuries. The rumor appeared to have started without basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Lively
Decatur
Mark Twain
Slayer Of Family Slays Then Wounds Self In Quebec Tragedy
Andrew Day, who confessed to killing his wife and seven children aged 1 to 14 in Three Rivers Quebec, lay seriously wounded in hospital after slashing his throat. Police recovered his confession and found the family murdered in their beds with an axe.
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Three Rivers
Que
Andrew Day
Cotton Picking Hindered by Morning Rain
Rain this morning halted cotton picking across the district, slowing deliveries to local gins. With expected return of fair weather, the rush is anticipated to rebound and even exceed previous pace.
Community Sing At Hartselle Church Of God
Singers from across the county gather at Hartselle on the fourth Sunday for a community sing at the Church of God. Noted quartets including the Stamps and Bonanza Quartettes are slated to attend along with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Church of God
Stamps Quartette
Radio Board Given Indefinite Life by Congress
Congress passed a Senate bill granting the federal radio commission an indefinite life as an independent government agency. The measure extends the commission's authority over national radio facilities until Congress replaces it with new provisions. The House reported no opposition. a proposed amendment to limit the life to May 1, 1931, failed in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Radio Commission
Congress
Senate
House
McKellar
Tennessee
Dill
Commerce Department
Special Yuletide Program For Decatur Pilot Club
Members of the Decatur Pilot club gather around a lighted Christmas tree for a Yuletide program at 17 30 o clock on Wednesday evening at Miss Mattie Jones home on East Lafayette street. Each member will bring a gift to be given to a needy and deserving person in Ses. The Christmas meeting is expected to be well attended.
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Decatur Pilot Club
Mattie Jones
East Lafayette Street
Ses
Anniston Family Moves To Decatur
Mr and Mrs P E Sherer moved from Anniston to Decatur and occupy a cottage on Johnston Street. Mrs Sherer is sister to health nurse Mrs G L Corbett. Mr Sherer runs extensive cotton transfer operations in the region.
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P. E. Sherer
Anniston
D. C. Adams Cottage
Johnston Street
Daniel Cupid’s Misfortune Dims December’s Marriage Pace
Daniel Cupid, who started the month strong and threatened to break December records, had a poor day Monday with no marriage licenses issued. Clerks at Judge M D Wiggins office noted a youth asking about age requirements, planning to return for nuptial papers. Despite the setback, observers expect a rebound soon and December’s record may still be favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Cupid
Daniel
M. D. Wiggins
Harmony Four To Sing at Moulton Heights School
Announcement states the Stamps Quartette known as the Harmony Four will perform in concert Saturday evening at 7 30 at the Moulton Heights school.
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Stamps Quartette
Harmony Four
Moulton Heights School
Decatur Confidence Builds Through Local Good Works
Community leaders in Decatur highlight ongoing good works and public service as a sign of local confidence. Volunteers, churches, and nonprofits coordinate efforts to aid families, fundraise for needs, and improve neighborhood safety and morale.
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Decatur
Erroneous Report Circulated About Accident Victim
Hospital officials said rumors claiming a woman was taken to the Benevolent hospital after a Decatur to Athens car crash on Sunday afternoon were unfounded.
Grand Duchess Kira Visits America as Ordinary Traveler
The 18 year old daughter of Russia's former royal Romanoff heads arrived in the United States to tour the country and experience life as a regular traveler. She plans a concise stay and will visit notable sites while keeping a low profile.
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Kira
Romanoff
America
Visiting Day Showcases School Spirit at Austinville
Visiting day at Austinville schools featured room displays attracting parents with notable teacher efforts. A PT A meeting followed with Christmas songs devotions and a church school union plan for a community Christmas tree. Committees were formed, and a record turnout voted to award the prize to the room with the highest parent presence.
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Austinville
Wilson
Josephine Mienfart
Doctor A J Perolio Visits Huntsville on Official Mission
Dr A J Perolio head of the state laboratory arrived in Huntsville on a business mission today. The visit underscores state scientific efforts and potential collaborations with local officials.
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Huntsville
A.J. Perolio
State Laboratory
Thoxine Promises Quick Relief for Coughs in Children
A doctor's prescription product Thoxine claims to relieve children's coughs and sore throats within 15 minutes with safety for children and adults. It promotes direct action on the irritations causing symptoms and is sold in 35c 60c and $1.00 bottles by all druggists with no money back guarantee.
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Decatur Merchants
Arcturus
Imradic
Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc
Grundy
Associated Press
United States Senate
Joseph R. Grundy
Pennsylvania
David A. Reed
Penate Chambers
C. M. Riggsbee
Scotts
Yowre
Hill
Chevrolet
India
Lower Branch
Jean Marie Musy
Switzerland
Naval Conference ‘Advisers
Associated Press Photo
Charles Madden
Naval Staff
William Fisher
Radio Board
James M. Phelan
Purdue University
University of Washington
Associated Presse
Coleanor
Marvel
Empire
Jellico
SEMET
Solvay Coke
Decatur Ice & Coal
Coau
Dogwood
Montevallo
Red
Cahaba
Coal & Grain Co
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