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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1937

Page

3

Alabama Reports Lump Sum Old Age Insurance Claims

W W Foster of the Decatur field office said more than 470 lump sum old age insurance claims have been certified for payment. In November 68 were certified, 55 as death claims and 13 as wage earners aged 65 or older. The average November payment in Alabama was 18.86 dollars.

W. W. Foster Decatur Social Security Board Imr Alabana United States Treasury Alabama

Lump sum insurance benefits urged for 1997 workers reach age 65

Mr Foster explains two lump sum options under the new law. One is the death benefit for relatives of workers who died after 1936 and before death. The other is a lump sum for workers who have reached age 65 since January 1 1937. He stresses file claims early. Alabama paid 6458.54 in eleven months of 1937. funds remain in federal treasury for eligible workers who have not claimed.

Foster Com Fie Alabama United States Mr. Foster

Patrol cautions valley motorists on slick highways

State highway patrol warned motorists to reduce speeds and avoid sudden stops as rain made several highways in the valley section extremely slick today.

State Highway Patrol

Australia Wheat Crop Estimate for 1937-38

Australia expects about 168 million bushels of wheat for 1937-38, compared with 150 million bushels harvested last year.

Australia

Granddaughter of Sitting Bull defends heritage at college

Waste Agidiwihn Evelyn Walsh, granddaughter of Sitting Bull, says she is normal and intelligent despite stereotypes. A Williamette University student interview reveals her Fort Peck Reservation roots, archery interest, and pride in Sioux heritage amid misperceptions about her lineage.

Salem Ore Agidiwihn Sitting Bull George A. Custer Montana Williamette University Universiy Waste Evelyn Walsh Fort Peck Reservation North American

Education boards are treated to junior home economics dinner

The Junior TI home economics girls under Miss Lora Moody hosted a two course dinner for Austin ville local and county boards of education and school faculty after completing a unit on luncheon and dinner foods. The event featured service by the students in a decorated room.

Lora Moody Boards of Education Austinville

One Arrest In Lime Stone County Tonight

A Griver was arrested in Lime stone county after being charged with driving while drunk. The highway patrol reported the incident that night.

Griver Limestone County Wae Highway Patrol Tod

Christmas table centerpiece with red and green decor

A table featured a Christmas color scheme in red and green. Holly formed four bowls holding large red apples as candle holders and red candies as center decorations. Place cards used green apples with small red candies, enhancing the festive display.

Cotton Rust Causes Big Losses in Cotton Fields

Leading authorities warn rust stems from potash deficiency. The plant’s food manufacture and transport falter without potash causing yellowing leaves, weaker bolls, uneven lint and smaller seeds with low oil. Prevent rust by applying sufficient potash to balance the plant.

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