Chitamiber of Commerce Offers Road Back to Normalcy
The chamber promises a plan to revive activity as a step toward recovery, outlining practical measures and community support to reestablish routines and economic stability after disruption.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1931
Page
2
Limestone county citizens push to reopen closed bank
Six hundred Limestone county residents unite to urge reopening of a bank closed due to frozen loans. They express local support and pledge Decatur aid, underscoring the American spirit of resilience and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limestone County
Decatur
Decatur Chamber Aims for Six Hundred Members
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce reports strong early momentum from a four day membership drive that reached 300 by Saturday noon. Officials say Decatur is big enough and strong enough to support six hundred members and a $7,200 total, with plans to renew efforts after holidays to broaden backing and build an energized business community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Alabama's Delegates Primary Debate Stirring Nation
The Alabama Democratic State Committee chose to elect delegates to the national convention by primary rather than convention. The Selma Times-Journal and Daily discuss rival national groups, Roosevelt supporters, and the likelihood of a party primary shaping policy more than any single candidate. Local sentiment favors economic relief and Muscle Shoals over nomination battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama State Democratic Committee
Selma Times-Journal
Selma
New York Times
Alabama
Heflin
Democratic Party
Raskob
Farley
Roosevelt
State
Democratic Executive Committee
New York
Montgomery
Twelve Years Ago Today In Local News
W M Chenault bought the J L Echols residence on East Grant Street. The Tea for Three seat sale for the Princess Theatre opens Tuesday per Manager D Mela. Bachman store building on Bank Street near Hotel Echols sold to Taylor Royer and to be improved. Ruth Smyrl, operated on for appendicitis at Benevolent Hospital, returned home. B S Drake of Bloomington, Illinois, arrives for Christmas visit. Carolee Speake to return from Washington to spend holidays with her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
D. Mela
Bachman Storeo
Bank Street
Hotel Echols
Taylor Royer
Ruth Smyrl
the Benevolent Hospital
B.S. Drake
Bloomington, Til
Carolee Speake
Washington, D. C
Cheerfulness and Why Facts About Bankers
Arthur Brisbane explores optimism, finance, and public trust in brief essay style. The piece weighs bankers’ conduct against national effort, touches on wartime finances, and hints at social tensions shaping public mood amid upheaval.
Cheerful Wall 8 hints at 3 plans for rail wage cut
The piece forecasts a 15 percent rail wage reduction next week with unions likely to accept a 10 percent compromise. It notes railroads gain savings over 200 million yearly, aiding bond stability for banks and insurers, while disputing exaggerated fears about Germany loans. It mentions Russia loan collections and radio linked shipping contracts.
Murdered Legs Diamond Sparked by Prohibition Bonanza
Police hunt for Jack Legs Diamond killers who are convinced little harm was done by the murder. Clergymen will preach on Diamond the bootlegger and racketeer whose wealth and fate sprang from prohibition. Whisky killed the man as he slept off a drinking party after escaping ordinary justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Diamond
Jack Diamond
Brooklyn
Tragedy of Jack Legs Diamond and a World in Tension
The tale opens with Diamond’s reckless life revolving around a speakeasy and a showgirl, ending in his murder while his wife waits. The League of Nations pressures Japan to leave Manchuria, but Japan refuses as the United States oversteps into issues beyond its concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond
League of Nations
Japan
Manchuria
United States
Christmas and Depression Era Snippets Across Decatur
A collection of humorous lines and social observations reflect cheerful holiday wishes and the era’s hardships. Snippets touch on Santa, breadlines, women’s criticism, rising generations, home life, stage careers, and small town boosting.
Prohibition bootleg army costs U S 10 million daily
The piece cites Cyrus H K Curtis research claiming 800000 bootleggers in action and estimates yearly crime costs, noting bribery and convictions. It argues prohibition funds a standing crime ring in the United States and questions Depression links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus H. K. Curtis
United States
How to Find Children With Impaired Hearing
Dr Logan Clendening explains identifying and helping hard of hearing children. He notes one in eight children has some impairment, tests can screen classes of 40 with an audiometer, and many cases stem from ear wax buildup. Treating running ears and wax removal can aid daily hearing. Information available from the American Federation of Organizations for the Hard of Hearing in Washington, DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Orm
American Federation of Organizations For the Hard of Hearing, Inc
Washington, D
Precedent Shattered When Congress Held Up President's Message
The Hoover administration faced a historic delay as the president’s state of the union was kept waiting near the Senate entrance. Congress debated taxes and policy, with Rainey and Harrison signaling starkly different paths. The split underscores a broader clash between widening fiscal plans and calls for rapid redistribution of wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Senate
White House
Henry T. Rainey
House of Representatives
Rainey
Pat Harrison
Japan Forces Chinese Troops From Chinchow After League Silence
The article notes Japan orders Chinese troops at Chinchow to withdraw beyond the Great Wall despite League and U.S. protests. It cites General Honjo warning of destruction, illustrating growing tensions in Manchuria. It also mentions Bertrand Russell’s London voyage remarks and H Gordon Selfridge planning a massive London store costing 25 million dollars, employing 20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan
Manchuria
Japan
League
Chinchow
Great Wall
State Department
China
Honjo
Bertrand Russell
England
Kathleen Millay
London
British Lines Abandon Panama Canal Over Pound Costs
Two British ship lines halt using the Panama Canal as the pound’s drop makes fees in dollars costly. With trade to New Zealand, their vessels now round Cape Horn instead of passing through the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
New Zealand
Cane Horn
Moulton Opens Basketball Season with Win
Moulton High School opened the 1931 32 basketball season with a 23 to 20 victory over the Moulton Independents. Wade and Terry starred in the afternoon play as prospects look bright for a successful cage year at Lawrence County High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Moulton Independents
Wade
Terry
Lawrence County
Horoscope for Birthdays of Bold Original Personalities
Persons born on this day are described as original and brave with a touch of political savvy. The reading notes boldness, independence, and a propensity to challenge norms, suggesting favorable periods for leadership roles and decisive actions.
Christmas Reflections on Values and Joys of the Season
The writer reflects on values that endure through Christmas, stressing happiness at home and for children as essential to a meaningful life. The piece asserts civilization should promote these joys and closes with warm wishes for readers to enjoy a merry Christmas.
A Pledge of Loyalty to Decatur
A community pledge proclaims loyalty to Decatur, promising support for growth and prosperity. It commits residents to welcome newcomers and adopt beneficial methods used elsewhere, asserting that nothing is too good for Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Doctor and Mrs Kelly Barometer Joke Timepiece
A doctor asks if Mrs Kelly took her husband’s temperature. She says she borrowed a barometer and placed it on his chest it read very dry so she bought bootleg liquor a pint and he returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Kelly
When a Girl Marries Says Giggles
A humorous remark notes that marriage leads to several men losing devoted attention for a time, and one man losing it for life, reflecting playful views on married life.
Wry Quip Appraises Doctors and Monuments
A daily paper quips that the average young doctor sits like Patience on a monument waiting for clients. It adds that is better than having the monument on the patients.
Finland flag colors and U S swamp area noted
The text states Finland uses a white flag with a blue cross. It notes Rhode Island as the most densely populated state with 566 people per square mile. It also reports the United States swamps and wetlands cover 79,055,023 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Rhode Island
United States
Pilgrims Landed at Plymouth on Anniversary Day
On this day in 1620 the Pilgrims established Plymouth Massachusetts arrival marking a key moment in colonial settlement. This anniversary note records the historical event and its lasting significance for early American history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mass
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