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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

10

Negotiations Begun to End Chinese Civil War Mutiny

Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang opened negotiations to end China's civil war and secure the safe release of Chiang Kai-shek. Chiang Ting-Wen carried a message to the minister of war Ho Ying-Chin as James Elder, Chang's American adviser, flew from Sian toward Nanking. The foreign office stated Chiang remains safe and Chang broadcast protection for the generalissimo.

Nanking Chang Huieh-Liang China Chiang Chiang Ting- Wen Ho Ying-Chin Foreign Office T. T. Li Chang Hsueh-Liang Marshal Chang

Villainous letters reach Wally and Simpson romance in exile

Warning letters reach Wally at the Riviera villa. Simpson, said to destroy many letters, mocks violent notes and hopes public forgets the romance that shook an empire.

Planter Edward Hamner Killed in Alabama Auto Crash

Edward L. Hamner, 55, prominent planter and sawmill operator, was instantly killed near Gordo Alabama when the car he was driving alone struck a cattle truck last night. The accident occurred around midnight according to local reports.

Gordo Ala Edward L. Hamner Here

Miss Lovin Heads Group Of Attendance Workers

Miss Clic Lovin was elected president and Miss Louise Pittman secretary at a meeting of school attendance workers. The program committee includes Miss Mary Hyde Garner and Miss Edna Williams. The group met for lunch at Cornelius Court Hotel with plans to meet every two months and next gathering set for February 10 at the Russell Erskine Hotel in Huntsville.

Clic Lovin Louise Pittman Sheffield Inuntsville Mary Yde Garner Cullman Edna Williams Tuscumbia Cornelian Court Hotel George T. Woodruff Russel Erskine Hotel Huntsville

Christmas Party For Walter League At St Pauls Lutheran

The Walter League of St Pauls Lutheran church held a Christmas party at the home of Mrs W P Adams and Katherine Schneider. Special guests were Mrs A J Schneider and the Rev R B Hasz. The event featured a lighted tree, games, carols, gifts, and festive refreshments.

W. P. Adams Katherine Schneider Walter League St. Paul's Lutheran Church A. J. Schneider R. BE. Hast Muscle Shoals Mesdames W. Fricke M. Mittwede I. D. Carlisle E. T. Town Louise Holtman Ang Clare Carlisle Messrs Louis

Admore Growing as Mule Market

T Jones a noted Ardmore businessman said Ardmore is rapidly becoming an important mule market. Trade days are the last three Mondays each month with buyers from Alabama and Tennessee. All livestock sell at the days, but mules draw the largest crowds, with 1000 to 1500 people attending sales.

T. Jones Ardmore Alabama Tennessee

Roosevelt Jr to Return Home for Holidays

Boston dispatch reports President Roosevelt Jr is expected home for Christmas after recovering from a streptococcus throat infection and acute sinusitis. Word of his return spread as news of the White House celebration circulated.

Boston White House Lin D. Roosevelt, Jr

Extra Hours at Postoffice Open Saturday and Weekdays

Post offices on Bank Street and Albany Station announce extended hours to handle parcel post and money order demand. Saturday afternoon hours extend to six, with specific windows closing at 1 p m. Monday to Wednesday operate 8 a m. to 7 p m., Thursday closes at 6 p m. No deliveries on Christmas Day. offices closed. Statement by Postmaster LeRoy McEntire.

Ioca _post Bank Street Albany Chris LeRoy McEntire

Appropriation Cut to Be Real Task

House appropriations committee members discussed the possibility that Congress may have to increase rather than trim appropriations for ordinary governments. They hope for a balanced budget by cutting emergency expenditures, though offsets may come from larger allocations to departments whose functions have expanded. Chairman Buchanan noted new agencies require funding and that cuts are difficult.

Washington House Appropriations Congress Buchanan Tex

Fresh search for missing Western Air Express plane begins

A snow bound Wasatch search on the western slope near Salt Lake City seeks seven missing people including John F Wolfe and Gladys Witt after a possible in air wreck. Volunteers from army CCC and ranchers total 400 to 500 aiming to cover a six mile square area before dusk.

Salt Lake City I Vane Wasatch Salt City Los Angeles John F. Wolfe Chicago Henry W. Edwards Minneapolis Northwest Airlines Carl Christopher Dwight Gladys Witt Seamson Will George Keyser Jimmy James Western Air Samson Civilian Conservation Corps Miss Witt Newark N. J James Roe Transcontinental Kansas City California Erick K. Balzar Steamship Balzer Roe

Moulton Roundup Notes Visits and Local Affairs

Mt Hope residents J T Roberson and J M Sandy visited Moulton while John D Comer remained seriously ill in a Nashville hospital. Local officials and townsfolk including Gentry Jackson Highsmith, Counts and Lentz made multiple trips to nearby Decatur Birmingham and Trinity for business and family visits. The Bank of Moulton reports ongoing recovery of cashier O L Judy. The Baptist Church hosted a School of Missions last week.

J. T. Roberson Mt. Hope Moulton John D. Comer County High School Mr. Comer Nashville J. W. Gentry R. C. Jackson Decatur J. M. Sandy Mt. Hope Community W. R. Taylor H. E. Smith Wheeler W. R. Jackson Will Clark Russellville L. W. Gentry J. H. Highsmith Clark Hodgins Emmett Tollison Birmingham C. W. Speake Danville J. W. Lentz Trinity Johnnie Jackson Catherine J. R. Dukemeinier Everette Elkins O. L. Judy Bank of Moulton J M. Wallace Woodrow Burks Town Creek Lawrence Kelsoe Clyde Montgomery Five Points W. F. Owens School of Missions The Baptist

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Ja Ther Gaines Chalybeate Jim Pickens Colorado J. D. L. Byars Montgomery Robel Wilder Wally Vaughan Bros Peoples Service Station Frank Wear Vaughan Angel Food Aaa C. S Miss Lovin Admore Roosevelt Elizabeth McCulloch Miss McCulloch Austinville Best Grocery Department A. Z. Bailey Grocery Co Decatur Maid North Decaturice&coalco Santa HER Fam Ily Martha Spire Milady Moulton Rayburn Jackson
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