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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

2

All Outfall Sewer Lines In City Connected To Interceptor

Citywide sewer project completed as the interceptor carries sewage from east to west to the Tennessee river. Final tests await TVA hydraulic engineer H. Kimball’s arrival. turnover to the city pending. Interceptor about four miles long cost over a half million dollars.

Decatur Daily City Dry Creek Riverview Avenue H. Kimball Knoxville TVA E. R. Whitton

TVA Unaffected by Court Ruling in County

Federal Judge Gore ruled TVA projects in this county are exempt from an injunction, noting over 210 miles of transmission lines are completed or underway serving rural customers and the cities of Athens Elkmont Ardmore and Mooresville. Electricity was recently turned on rural lines completed last Friday.

Athens Ala Gore TVA Nashville Elkmont Ardmore Mooresville

Christmas Day Birth Anniversary for Athens Couple

December 25 marks Christmas Day and the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Alvis D Carter of Athens. Carter a prominent local grocery merchant, and his wife have lived together for over thirty years in the community.

Athens Ala Alvis D. Carter Mr. Carter

Negro High School Christmas Pageant Promised

The Decatur negro high school junior and senior departments present a pageant on Thursday at 2 30. The play centers on the birth of Christ. Instructors Walls and Thompson have worked hard to ensure success with special numbers by first grade students under Langford.

Decatur Negro High School Christ Walls Thompson Langford

Wanted to Rent Furnished or Unfurnished Rooms Near Bank Street

Classified notice seeking furnished or unfurnished rooms for light keeping near Bank Street. Address Box 5. Daily rate not stated. FOR SALE Excavated dirt and sod at corner of Line and Walnut Streets. Will sell cheap if called for at once.

Bank Street Line and Walnut Streets

Decatur Diary Reports Revival Plans and Christmas Activities

Decatur diary items describe the Cowell meeting at Central Baptist Church beginning January 11 with elaborate campaign plans. The young people department will lead Sunday services at Ninth Street Methodist and present a Christmas program. Multiple local residents and visitors are listed with holiday travel and church duties across Decatur and nearby towns.

David Gibson Central Baptist Church Young People's Department Ninth Street Methodist Church F. L. Aldridge West Decatur Methodist Church

Edith Maxwell Is Sentenced in Slaying Case

Edith Maxwell receives a prison sentence for the slaying she committed described as justifiable homicide. Judge Eura T. Carter sets bail at 15000 for the girl’s release while defense pleads to set aside verdict. The court delays the case against Edith’s mother Ann Maxwell, indicted with her, until March.

Miss Maxwell Eura T. Carter Ann Maxwell Edith Trigg Maxwell Carter A. T. Dotson Richmond

Christmas program at Mt. Tabor School next Wednesday

A Christmas program and tree will be given at Mt. Tabor School next Wednesday evening. Home Demonstration Club members plan a tree program and supper at Mrs. Tom Kyle’s home on Saturday night, December 19, with members and spouses invited.

Home Demonstration Club Tom Kyle Mollie Black J. A. Black Mary Lydia Dorothy Nell Ryan Cedar Creek Louise Annie McCutcheon Olbed Lukett J. F. Luker Roy Moore Bobby Hartselle Rotten Pettit Huskey Elliott McCutcheon Leon McCutcheon New Hope Wilma Nola J Leo Echols

Athens native McGee to join L and N engineering dept

Mark A. McGee son of Mr and Mrs H O McGee of Athens returns home after working as a construction engineer on government projects in Ohio He will join the engineering department of the L and N railroad with headquarters in Birmingham McGee previously helped build Wheeler Dam before moving to Ohio

Athens Ala Mark A. McGee H. O. McGee Ohio L. & N. Railroad Birmingham Young McGee Wheeler Dam

Senate Votes Receipts Tax by Big Margin

Senator J. Miller Bonner of Camden a prohibition leader raised a point of order that the senate had voted to consider bills on the calendar for final passage and that Kellys motion was out of order. Bonners point was sustained by Lieut. Governor Thomas B. Knight Jr senate president who ruled that Kellys motion could not be considered at that time. The senate then recessed for 20 minutes.

J. Miller Bonner Camden Senate Kelly Snator Bonner Thomas B. Knight, Jr

Senator Walton Read Graves Letter On Tax Bill Debate

In Montgomery Alabama Senator Will Walton read a letter from Governor Bibb Graves stating the gross receipts tax bill does not cover new and used automobiles cotton or cottonseed, and that no tax would be collected on them during Graves administration. The letter was read after Senator Hayse Tucker challenged Walton, who claimed the governor had given assurances the provisions would not be enforced. The exchange ended with a humorous flare as Lt. Gov. Knight, railroading the debate, and administration spokesman Hardy Riddle clashed over the pace of the vote.

Montgomery Ala Will Walton Chambere County Alabama Senate Bibb Graves Senate Hayse Tucker Tuscaloosa Walton House Graves State Tax Commission Tucker Max Rogers Mobile Hardy Riddle Talladega Thomas E. Knight, Jr Rogers Riddle Rayes Knight

Supreme Court actions move Alabama tax bill forward

The Alabama Senate nears final passage of the Ellis one and one half percent gross receipts tax on retail sales and amusements amid votes on amendments. Administrations forces push to prevent sending the bill back to the House, while the Supreme Court released a series of decisions involving several circuit and appellate cases across the state.

Market Quotations Wall Street Developments on Year End Trading

Selective buying provided support but leaders stayed mostly shaky as year end shifts and tax selling influenced moves. Bonds grains and cotton were uneven while rubber futures rose and zinc gained. Transfers totaled about 1 900 000 shares with industry leaders and laggards listed.

Wall Street Victor Eubank New York U. S, Steel Bethlehem Republic Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Goodyear Gen Motors Chrysler Gimbelworth Douglas Aircraft American Smelting Westinghouse Canada Dry Newport Industries

Dairy and egg market report from Chicago trade notes

Chicago reports butter prices at 8,206 firm with various grade levels and scores ranging from 33 to 34 for extras and stand ards. Eggs listed at 4,467 steady with prices for extra firsts, current receipts, and refrigerator specials around 27 to 28 cents, including local car lots and graded fresh.

Chicago

Cotton Trade in Liverpool Spot Market Dec 17

Liverpool reports December 17 liquidity in the cotton market with 11 000 bales traded including 8500 American. Spot business shows moderate activity and prices up by three points.

Liverpool

Agricultural market report with live stock and potato prices

Slaughter steers and heifers 3 1 2 to 5 1 2 cents. beef cows 3 1 4 to 3 3 4. cutter cows 2 to 3 1 4. bulls 3 to 4 cents. Hogs 200 to 300 lbs 9.65. lighter weights 9.45 to 8.15. sows 8.15. Lambs and buck lambs cited. Potatoes on track 74. total shipments 488. russets steady with Idaho and Colorado prices listed.

Chicago U. S. Dept Idaho

Former Ardmore Quarterback Visits Decatur on Business

Alton Smith former Ardmore high school quarterback and recent graduate spent a short time in Decatur today on business. He is well known for playing against Decatur's Red and Black and is a letter winner.

Alton Smith Ardmore Decatur Smith

Taxi collision at Second Ave and Moulton Street

A taxi driven by Charles Mahaffey and a second car operated by B A Turner collided at Second avenue and Moulton street at 7 40 this morning. No one was injured and both vehicles sustained slight damage.

Charles Mahaffey B. A. Turner Second Avenue Moulton Street

Locomotives Crash Hidden Signals In Dense Fog

Fog shrouds signals as two locomotives collide in a wreck that brings no passenger injuries. Trainmen feared high speed, but passengers awoke unaware, with none of the Pullmans or coaches derailed from the rails.

Funeral set for Philip Grizzard after Montgomery crash

Funeral services for Philip Grizzard of 412 Mildred Street Montgomery will be held there with arrangements to be announced. He leaves a wife three daughters Elizabeth Dorothy Catherine and a son Theo Jr two brothers Roy and Leonard and three sisters Roberta Hale Pete Burk and L J Rogers. His death follows a prior Grizzard tragedy when brother Ernest was killed responding to a Birmingham fire alarm in a truck car collision.

Capital Philip Grizzard Mildred Street Montgomery Grizzard Elizabeth Dorothy Catherine Theo, Jr Roy Leonard Grizzard Decatur Route Four Roberta Hale Birmingham Pete Burk Trinity L. J. Rogers Yuma Ariz Ernest Grizzard Birmingham Fire Department

Troop 4 Prepares for 1937 Events in February

Troop 4 held its weekly meeting with most boys present and two absent. After oath and roll call the group drilled for the first time as they training for February events including first aid relays tower building sack racing and drilling. Raven patrol scored the most points. meeting adjourned by stacking staves.

Troop 4 Raven Patrol

Official Roll Of Church Completed At Ninth Street Methodist

Ninth Street Methodist church held a Monday night business meeting and completed the official roll for the new conference year by electing several officers. The roll lists A. G. Jones as general superintendent of the Sunday school and 15 secretary Barborough as steward chair. others include A. G. Jane John R. Butler Clarence Aday W. M. Griffin Cecil Julian Dr E E Beard and Kelly Watson as stewards. Mrs R B Ross president of Missionary Society Miss Evelyn Beard president of the young people's department Mrs A G Jones pianist and A G Jones as chorister.

Ninth Street Methodist Church A. G. Jones Barbrough Fda Stewards A. G. Jane John R. Butler Clarence Aday W. M. Griffin Cecil Julian E. Beard Kelly Watson R. B. Ross Missionary Society Evelyn Beard Young People's Department

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Riverne Avenue Negro High School Presents Pageant Decatur’s St. John's Episcopal Church Davie J. Bishop W. A. Kilgore Joppa Wallace Faddie Garner Danville Ratliff E. Marwick George T. Woodruff Walter Fairbanks Priceville T. A. Milam Baugh’s Infirmary Sherman Street J. A. and J. B. Chaney Sam Trotman Sue J. A. Trotman G. E. Green Vaidermosa Jennie Siiey of Leesdale T. M. Watson O. B. Smith Veterans’ Hos T.t. Bryant EB. J. Carter Kumpe D. A. Taylor Marshall Charles J. Alleyn Will Alabama College Montevallo Fred Eaglish Ben Britnell Pontotoc, Miss W. G. Gardner Glenn New Orleans W. Matheny Lorraine Poole KK. McNeill C. B. Lion Hugh Esday Eva Love Wyatt H. A. Wyatt Louisa Barnett University of Alabama Erne Barnett J. B. Orr Wilson Orr Charlotte Helena Ark Eugene Orr Helena, Ark Seneca Burr Charles Nash, Jr Memphis M. E. Lazenby West Decatur Martha Aldridge Selma Ruth Hames Athens-Huntsville Hale Wiliams Bradford C. H. Thrasher Moulton Mrs. J. Sandhin Central Methodist Church Curtis McPherson TVA Legal Division J. R. McCarver J. W. Howell Johnston Street Tennis Ellis Sheffield Virginia Life Ellis F. F. Tidwell John Sanderson M. Sherrod Courtland Charles McConnell Laurel, Miss Meridian Terry Hillsboro Nell Beach Dix Mary Louise Garrett Ike Johnson Charles Reynolds Lawrence County John Burleson of Manuel Byrd Hunter Smith John's Episcopal Church Tuscany Mary Clay Price Agnes Scott College John Acker Marjorie Anniston Mr. Acker John W. Jones Ohay A J. A. Lipham Branford Fla A. N. Roper Florida C. H. Robinson Mrs. W. C. Eubanks Faye Daugh Ter, Mrs. Booker Palm Beach, Fla W. B. Strong Willoughby Presbyterian Church Roy Grizzard P. J. Barnes Lacey's Spring Fred Robinson National Forest Ocie Cantrell Letha Cantrell R. T. Davis Elsie Daisy Crawford Ryans Cranston Gray Mrs Roland Gray Jackson Street B. E. Johnston Ruth and Nell Frank Wear Vaughan Bros Grocery Company Onert Clem Carl Lee Billy and Melvin FE. M. Lee Grant Street J. W. Williams Huntsville Kitty Hardin Columbus, Ga Louise Williams Hill Holmes Auburn Ewell Briscoe W. E. Sivley, Jr John Sandlin Annie Peebles Richardson Walter Durham, Jr Walter Durham Sr Edith Maxwell Vaughan Bros Chevrolet LEE Street Gadsden, Ala MT. Tabor Als House of Representatives Jim Simpson Simpson Alabama W. H. Stoddard Luverne Stoddard Yea Browder Carlton Chestnut Cook Kurkendall Mixon Mooneyham Parrish Richardson St. John Starnes Stephens Taylor Thomas Weaver Woodall Lowndes County Conn Supreme Court Alabama Supreme Court Anderson J. G Clark Deepwater Chalk& Iron Corporation Winston Circuit Court Equity Gardner Fannie W. Harrison Admx Mobile Lt R. R. Co Mobile Circuit Court Roberta Steele First National Bank Jimmie Jackson Alias State Clarke Circuit Court J. H. Williams Banks W. J. Ellington Crenshaw City of Eufaula Alabama Power Co Barbour Mandamus Apeal Knox Long Et al H. L. King Harietta Jones Soverign Camp Houston Circuit Court Bouldin Justice— Peyton Norville Hicc Lowenstein Walker K. Smith Ida Adela Rosson Exix Wash Dailey Washington Circuit Court George E. Stone Treas J. P. Courtney W. B. Kirkland Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co Houston Foster George Cooley Harry L. Moseby Frank Roche R. L. Holcombe Boardman R Pro Ami First Nat. Bank of Mobile Dorsey of Lee Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company C. P Beulah Smith Effie Smith Hester Cherokee Circuit Court Monnie Clendenon G. W. Yarbrough Madison Circuit Court Aetna Insurance Company E. L. Koonce Lauderdale Law and Equity Court Decatur Livestock Market Wilder Sacu Histo A Eg Good Service Stores Lee and Line
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