Disease And Defects Among Little Children Discussed
County health officer highlights measles and whooping cough as most common illness in under fives with four measles and two whooping cough deaths this year in Morgan county. Diphtheria and scarlet fever deaths fallen due to widespread vaccination. 20 diphtheria cases with deaths this year and 21 scarlet fever cases with no deaths. Malnutrition early sets and colitis deaths noted. many babies receive shots to prevent diphtheria.
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Morgan County
Aircraft Makers Boost Early Market Gains
Markets show midday strength led by aircraft makers such as Douglas United Aircraft Eastern Air Lines Glenn Martin and Bendix with profits later trimming top levels. Transfers near one million shares. overall close irregular as rails push higher and curbs mix gains.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
Douglas
United Aircraft
Eastern Airelines
Glenn Martin
Bendix
Cotton futures rise slightly on mixed New York and New Orleans trading
In New York and New Orleans, cotton futures edged higher with most contracts gaining 4 to 9 points. Prices for nearby months showed modest gains amid varied spot trade, while New Orleans quotes reflected steady after an active session.
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New York
Chicago
Annual Vision Checks urged for all small children
Advisory notes that one per cent suffer from certain issues and many parents are unaware. It recommends all small children be examined at least once a year to detect problems early.
Chauffeur Foils Robbery of Instruments in Montgomery
In Montgomery on a weekend night two men attempted to steal musical instruments from a car. A quick action by a Black chauffeur prevented the crime, saving $250 worth of goods and detaining the suspect for police. A Perry Hill man was also duped for $39 by fortune tellers.
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Montgomery
Ala
Perry Hill
Car Leaves Road Near T B Hospital. No Injuries Reported
A car driven by John Buford left the highway near the T B hospital Sunday at about 2:30 a m. None of the occupants were hurt in the incident.
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John Buford
T. B. Hospital
Cotton futures soften on dull trading in New Orleans
Cotton futures in New Orleans declined with small losses as hedging and liquidation were absorbed by local and foreign buyers. Afternoon activity showed March at 8.30, May at 8.613, July at 7.86, and October at 7.56, ranging from 1 point higher to 4 lower than Saturday’s close.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed meal prices at Memphis futures
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent closed dull in Memphis on December 18. Prices listed for December 72.75 and January through July futures range from 22.65 to 23.15 with total sales of 1,000 units.
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Memphis
Tenn
Chicago grain futures rise on cold wave and demand
Chicago today saw corn and wheat futures advance as a harsh cold wave pressured prices. Reports of strong export activity in the last 48 hours boosted corn, while nearby contracts for May and July gained across wheat and oats markets.
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Chicago
United States
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices Reported by U S Dept of Agriculture
Nashville farm market summary shows cattle and calves 650 and 100 head respectively with few sales and steady undertone. Small yearlings fetch 9.00 to 9.25, steers and yearlings 7.75 to 8.50, heifers 6.00 to 7.50, cows and bulls 5.60 and down, cutters 3.50 to 4.25. Hogs steady to 10 higher with 130 to 170-300 lb top around 7.10. Sheep steady with good fat lambs 8.00 to 8.50 and ewes 2.50 to 3.00.
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Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept
Butter Market Report From Chicago on December Prices
Butter market notes show Chicago quotations for creamery specials at 98 score with 253 426 for unsettled spec. Extras at 92. Firsts around 88 89 cent range and standard grades near 20. Current receipts listed, with refrigerator extras at 21 1 2 cents.
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Chicago
Atandarda
Missing Pair Found Dead After Fishing Trip
Charles Rye, 50, of United States Steel Corp. in Pittsburgh, and his six year old daughter Dorothy were found dead in Biscayne Bay after a fishing trip. Identification by Charles A. McCaleb cleared relatives. They were transported north for burial. A small boat with a hole in bow, found yesterday, yielded shoes, raincoat, and eyeglasses near Miami Beach.
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Miami Beach
Fila
Charles
Rye
United States Steel Corp
Pittsburgh
Dorothy
Biscayne Bay
Charlies A. McCaleb
Elmhurst
Til
McCaleb
Market Research Department
the Steel Company
Miami
Suspected letter writer in federal securities case questioned
Investigators seek identity of man who wrote a letter as George Vernard. George Musica, 47, to be brought from New Haven to be questioned with brothers Arthur, 44, and Robert, 34, all held on $100,000 bail in Bridgeport, for alleged violations of the federal securities act involving the drug firm and its Bridgeport plant.
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George Musica
New Haven
Funeral services set for Miss Belle Nickerson in Alabama
Puneral services for Miss Belle Nickerson 22 a stenographer in the State Highway Department killed in an automobile accident near Warrenton Georgia will be held at Jacksons Gap Alabama her family home Nickerson was returning to Montgomery from a visit to a sister in Georgia when the crash occurred.
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Montgomery
Ala
Puneral Services
Belle Nickerson
State Highway Department
Warrenton
Jackson's Gap
Miss Nickerson
Conquering Christ sermon at Central Methodist
Rev. R. Lambuth Archibald preached at Central Methodist on The Conquering Christ, citing First John five and First Corinthians, noting Christ conquers Himself and His enemies and is conquering the world now. He spoke of three churchgoing types and described a large Christmas pageant with Arteban and Magian Priests that filled the auditorium.
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R._ Lambuth Archibald
Central Methodist Auditorium
Archibald
Jesus Christ
Christ
Jesus
William
Day
Arteban
Wilbert
Patterson
Ray Kelley
Bruce Spencer
M. K. Vickrey
Paul Eubanks
Bethlehem
C. E. Lowery
John Stewart
Edith Mae Schimmel
Dorothy Adcock
Ben Britnell
Sarre? Ees
Music
Tater
Jean Humphrey
Aes
Mond Britain
H. N. Peurifoy
Britnell
M. K. Vick
Lonely Child list grows as gifts sought for 400 plus
The Lonely Child committee reports a rising list of children in need of gifts with addresses lost by Santa. It cannot extend deliveries beyond city limits and thanks Alabama Hosiery Mill for a $20 cash donation. Individuals can call 9199 to receive names and addresses, with gifts due at St. John’s parish house by Friday noon.
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Lonely Child Committee
Santa Claus
Alabama Hosiery
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Tax issues raise farm problems in the South
Duggan outlines major farm difficulties including low income and small, less productive farms. He cites erosion, restricted markets, feed shortages, discriminatory freight rates, and recurring surpluses depressing prices. Farm workers hail from several southern states. Community leaders urged enlistment to help develop solutions.
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Duggan
South
Georgia
South Carolina
Ilorida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Militant Fight Planned by Days in Prohibition Drive
Bishop Ralph Cushman of the Methodist Episcopal Church, newly elected head of the anti saloon league, said a militant campaign to return prohibition in some form was assured the nation today. The Columbus dispatch notes the Newark based Denverares leadership in the effort.
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Columbus, CO
Ralph Cushman
Methodist Episcopal Church
Denverares
Anti-Saloon League
Transfer of Capone Near Washington in 1933 Style
Justice department officials said Al Capone would not necessarily be sent back to Chicago to serve a one year jail term after his 10 year Alcatraz sentence for federal income tax violations. Officials noted Capone is ill and treatment decisions could move the transfer to a federal or local facility only upon his request. Capone began his term in 1932 at Atlanta and moved to Alcatraz in 1934.
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Washington
Justice Department
al Capone
Chicago
Alcatraz
Capone
Cook County
James V. Bennett
Federal Prison Bureau
Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
White Way lights delayed by transformer shipment
A 20000 pound shipment of constant current transformers arrived from Memphis for the white way project. Municipal plant manager Q E Eddins said delays and re shipping in two trucks may push on street lighting near Bank Lee and Second avenues several days before Christmas.
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Memphis
Q. E. Eddins
Birmingham
Cepas
Eddens
Bank
Lee Streets
Second Avenue
Associated Press Building Remembered as Monument to Free Press
Kent Cooper, AP general manager, said the AP building honors newspaper members and employees. He praised ninety years of accurate chronicles and urged continued effort so that by the Associated Press shall prevail with uncensored, unfettered dissemination of truthful news.
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Associated Press
Kent Cooper
New York
British PM Chamberlain faces Rome visit in foreign affairs debate
The reports say Chamberlain, amid London and Paris offers, travels to Rome on January 11 to negotiate. A French writer Pertinax notes he goes to negotiate, not merely to shake hands, as the situation places him in the House of Commons spotlight.
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London
Paris
Chamberlain
Rome
House of Commons
Pertinax
Milas Hornbuckle Dies Suddenly At 64
Milas Hornbuckle 64, well known Union Grove farmer, died Sunday morning at his home. Funeral services were held at Union Grove church at 2 p.m. Burial followed at Union Grove. Survivors include five sons Lee J C H P of Union Grove Bruce of Lacey’s Spring I W of Decatur route 3 and a daughter Mrs F B Hughes of Hartselle. two brothers W M Hornbuckle of Birmingham and L R Hornbuckle of Lacey’s Spring. two sisters Mrs Viney Harvey of New Hope and Mrs Adiline Cobb of Huntsville.
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Milas Hornebuckle
Union Grove
Union Grove Church
W. W. Owens
Forrest Staber
McAfee and Young
Decatur
Mr. Hornbuckle
Lee H
J. C
H. P
Bruce
Decatur Christmas Visitor List and Local Updates
Decatur residents list holiday visits with relatives and friends from Auburn, Alabama College Montevallo, and other towns. Local hospital updates, services, and a grass fire report accompany a roundup of students traveling home for Christmas and community notices.
Bagley Addresses Rotarians On Child Welfare
W T Jordan reports the Lonely Child committee is caring for over 400 children. Frank Stone introduces R B Bagley from the state education department who outlines services for crippled children in the area and notes infantile paralysis–related treatment needs. Next club meeting is January 2 with guests including Mrs. Grimsley and Lions Club president Billy Boswell.
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W. T. Jordan
Lonely Child Committee
Rotary Club
Frank Stone
Crippled Children’s Committee
R. B. Bagley
State Department of Education
Mrs. Grimsley
Jack Larkin
Homer Jones
Raymon Sanchez
Billy Boswell
The
Lions Club
Bagley
Argentina and Brazil at conference on continental defense
A conference session features debate over threat from totalitarian states with Argentina resisting strong language on aggression while Hull cautions a harsher stance. Afranio De Mello Franco works on a new continental defense declaration alongside other smaller nations. The DP week opens with 155 resolutions, four adopted including a U S move to cut trade barriers.
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Hull
Cordell Hull
United States
Argentina
Afranio de Mello Franco
Peru
R J Ridinger Dies at Veterans Hospital
Robert J Ridinger a Decatur World War veteran died at the Veterans Hospital in Tuscaloosa at 12 35 Sunday morning aged 43 his body arrived by rail last night and laid in state at Brown s Chapel Ferry street until Tuesday afternoon when a procession will leave for Salem church Limestone county Funeral services will be held at 2 p m with burial in Salem cemetery He is survived by his widow and a small son.
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Robert J. Ridinger
Decatur
Pageant Here Draws Crowd At First Presbyterian
A beautiful pageant directed by Mrs. Earle Calvin drew a large congregation to the First Presbyterian auditorium last night. Elaborate lighting and costuming portrayed the shepherds sighting the star over Bethlehem the manger and the visit of the king to the infant Jesus as several episodes were performed with a musical backdrop by multiple singers. A special offering for ministerial relief was collected and amounted to a very nice sum.
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Earle Calvin
First Presbyterian
Bethlehem
Jesus
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America
Gerhart
Pflueger
Shakespeare
South Bend
Brown’s
N. C. Cotton
Smeibs
Triplife Furnace
Williamson
Davidson Coal & Feed CO
Dane
Whitten Guaranty
Nashville Livestock
Dixie Salvage CO
Moulton St
First Ave
Lonely Child
Milas Hornbuckle
Decatur's
Carolyn Zeitler
Mrs
Henry Zeitler
Mooresville
John Henry Peebles, Jr
Auburn
Mooreaville
Gerry Camp
Elizabeth Anne Humphrey
Eva Love Wyatt
Jane Davis
Alabama College
Montevallo
Sam Camp
J. O. Camp
John Withers Peebes Jr
Bel Buckle Academy
Little Troy
Martin Jr
Mrs. Martin
Church of the Advent
John C. Martin
Martin
Lillian Blount Denham
C. L. Dobbs
Emory Teague
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Jim Davis
East Decatur
Mary Glenn
Drinkard-Howell
Hartselle
Benevolent Society Hospital
Raymond Fraginals Santchez
Havana
Cuba
Frank Yaney
Illinois
Tryon, N. C
Davis and
Line Streets
J. O. Colvard, Jr
Lee B. Jones
C. EB. Abel
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Jefferson Hotel
H. P. Still
H. P. Jr
Camp Hill
Rufus Teague
Dona Berrette
Thomas Burgreen
Madison
J. M. Stone
Baugh's Infirmary
Conrad Strickland
Columbia, Tenn
W. P. Russell
Cincinnati
Johnny Smither
University of Alabama
Guy Blackwell, Jr
David Jonathan Sandlin
Danville
A. G. Danforth, Jr
Lafayette
Danforth
Pauline Johnson
W. P. Griggs
Morgan County High School
John T. Kyle
County Board of Education
Aileen Pope
Decatur High School
Wilsonville
Hilda Roberts
Louise Lindsry
Gilbert G. White
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Elizabeth Jones
Kentucky
P. H. Sandlin, Jr
Ernest’s Grocery
R. J. Ridinger
Veterans Hospital
Pageant
Elam’s Craft Shop
Second Ave
DRY Cleaners
Remington
Remi
Remington Rand Agency
Bank St
W. A. Greathouse
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