Teachers Receive Nine Thousand Back Pay
Morgan's share of 873000 sent from Montgomery to pay teachers' back salaries has arrived and been distributed. The sum paid roughly a half month salary to all county teachers. Superintendent Woodruff said more funds were expected after Christmas once reports are in and payrolls checked. Last year the county's schools received 71000 to operate a full term after delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Montgomery
George T. Woodruff
Local Notes From Lacey Spring Area
Grace Barnard arrives from Athens College for holidays with her mother Mrs. Grace Hough. Margaret Hough, student at Montevallo, comes for holidays to stay with her mother. Daisy Wilson Kay and brother Jean have whooping cough. Mollie Walling died suddenly and was buried in Cacey's Spring cemetery, leaving five children including Mrs. Viola Moore and Mrs. Lizzie Land. TVA appraisers visit. locals welcome John Elders back to the area. A new school bus now runs to Hartselle for local pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Barnard
Athens College
Margaret Hough
Montevallo
Grace Hough
Daisy Wilson Kay
Jean
Mollie Walling
Cacey’s Spring Cemetery
Viola Moore
Somerville
Lizzie Land
Chattanooga
Tenn
J.D. Albertednesday
Pleasant Hill Church Plans Christmas Program
The school and community welcome Miss Spears of Decatur as a new fourth teacher added to the faculty through cooperation of pupils and patrons. A plate supper and music program was enjoyed by all as Pleasant Hill church members plan a Christmas tree and program on Monday night December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Spears
Decatur
Pleasant Hill Church
Christmas Tree and Pageant at St John’s Church
A Christmas tree and pageant will be held at St John’s church and Parish house Sunday night at 7 00 o clock. The program is organized by Miss Wanda Harris Mrs J Irvin Mitchell and Miss Sarah Bloodworth with Atlee H Hoff supervising and in general charge of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Wanda Harris
J. Irvin Mitchell
Sarah Bloodworth
Atlee H. Hoff
Sunday School Presents Bethlehem Tableaux at St Peters
The Sunday school at St. Peter's Episcopal Mission presented the Bethlehem tableaux on Friday. Seven tableaux depicted events of the first Christmas season and gifts were given to Sunday and Day school members at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Episcopal Mission
Bethlehem
Fire crews respond to two alarms last night
Two calls reached fire departments. A house at 507 W. Davis street sustained slight damage. A car fire at Moulton street and First avenue proved to be a false alarm.
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W. Davis Street
Moulton Street
First Avenue
Laboulaye Warns on War Debts and Seen Aid
A France envoy argues that future US military support could trigger renewed war debt disputes. The piece surveys political frictions in Washingtons Town Hall forums, noting Cummings defending Farley amid Thomas criticisms. It also mentions Laboulayes stance on debt, and various federal appointments and policy notes from 1934.
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United States
Andre Laboulaye
France
Norman Thomas
Jim Farley
Cummings
Thomas
Farley
Ham Fish
Havana
Congress
Christmas Pageant at Central Baptist Church
A Christmas pageant titled When the Star Shone will be presented by the young people of Central Baptist church on Sunday at 7 30 pm. Directed by Mrs James Allen Smith with Mrs 8 B Burr and Mrs George Jackson at the organ and piano. Cast includes Frankie Smith Donald Humphrey Bob Collier Lorraine Poole Estelle Russell Rubye Glenn Richardson Julia Weaver Marjorie Russell Harold Fields and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Church
James Allen Smith
8. B. Burr
George Jackson
Frankie Smith
Donald Humphrey
Bob Collier
Smith
Fred Muzzy
Dublin
Harold Fields
Lorraine Poole
A. D. Wattheson
C. W. Knight
Frances Sivley
Estelle Russell
Rubye Glenn Richardson
Leslie Doss
Gilbert Speake
Sara Peck Weaver
Julia Weaver
Marjorie Russell
Tomham
Frank Price
Gilbert
Mildred Hannigan
Mary Matthews
Micky Green
Beatrice Sivley
Frances Ann Green
Addison Poole
Silvia Green
Billy Lee
Gene Watterson
Carl Gibson, Jr
George Collier
Frank Leigh Chenault
Hattie Lois Speer
Johnny Smither
Otha Black
A.D. Watterson
Irving Craig
Eugene Speer
Thomas Bragg
Louis Marth
Speer
Alva Bryant
Sarah Humphrey
Martha Jean Higdon
Gerald Fields
James Hoye Fowler
Jean Huie
Birmingham Southern student Allison Smith guest over holidays
Allison Smith, a student at Birmingham Southern College, is the holiday guest of relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Smith
Birmingham Southern College
Fight plans drift as Berlin bout tops Miami tale
Jack Kofoed notes Max Schmeling and Steve Hamas will fight in Berlin next March while Madison Square Garden pushed for a Florida event that flopped. He recalls past Miami promotions, Dempsey’s lure, and Garden losses, arguing the Berlin locale suits whiter entertainment and tourists better than Miami’s winter fight scene.
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Max Schmeling
Steve Hamas
Berlin
Madison Square Garden
Miami
Herr Hitler
Hamas-Schmeling
Steve
Uhlan
Garden
Florida
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Dempsey
Hun- Renault
K. O
Scott Hart Gate
Scott
Jack Renault
Brixton
Philip
Frank Bruen
Primo Carnera
Jim Maloney
Bruen
The
Carnera
Loughran
Eighth Ave
Golden Sands
Everglades
Georgia
Christmas Song Programs Planned in Hart Selle Churches
Two Christmas song programs are planned for Sunday in Hart Selle churches. Carol singing starts at 6:00 PM at First Baptist, then moves to First Methodist for a Christmas Cantata titled The Infant King directed by Mrs. Lucia Lee and Miss Ruby Martin. A twenty-voice mixed choir supports the cantata. Public attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Selle
First Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
Lucia Lee
Ruby Martin
Scoutmaster Receives Christmas Gift From Troop
The Boy Scouts of America troop met at St Johns parish house with good attendance. Special work focused on first aid. Two lonely children were taken by the troop. Committee chairmen were Julian Bibb and William Yeaster. They presented Rev. Peter M. Dennis, the scoutmaster, with a delightful Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
St. Johns
Julian Bibb
William Eyster
Peter M. Dennis
Mission Worker Will Speak Here at First Presbyterian Church
Miss Lucy Steele of Raleigh North Carolina will speak at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow at 11 o clock. She and her mother Miss Sarah of Washington D C are visiting here. Steele teaches the Bible at Peace College and has years of missionary service in Brazil. Her subject is Our Work in Brazil.
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Lucy Steele
Raleigh
N. C
Sarah
Washington, D. C
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Steele
Bible In Peace College
Brazil
Boxing Sparks, Schmeling Hamas Rivalry Stirring Uproar
The piece mocks fans traveling to see local fights while shunning foreign bouts. It notes Schmeling and Hamas likely to perform in Berlin and lauds Max Schmeling after a win over Walter Neusel. It mentions potential political rewards if he defeats him again and hints at media influence in boxing.
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Linas
Striblin
Schmeling
Hamas
Miami
Berlin
Max
Walter Neusel
Nittany Lions
Hitler
Semeling
Hollywood
Madison Square Garden Corporation
Walter Rothenberg
Services Planned At the Tabernacle
The Tabernacle announces Sunday services including Bible school at 2:00 pm with a sermon on Mo Va 4:08 pm. The young people meet at the Morgan county jail. 7:00 pm prayer service led by Mrs. Lopez. 7:30 pm evening service with Rev. Gomes on What Price Glory. Monday 7:30 pm candle light service of Christmas carols and a brief Christmas message. Public invitation extended.
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Tabernacle
Bible School
Morgan County
Lopez
Gomes
Central Baptist thanks Daily for church announcements
Central Baptist church expresses gratitude to The Daily for weekly space and cooperation in publicizing church activities. The note marks seven years of service by Dr. James Allen Smith and wishes readers a Joyous Christmas inviting all to turn to Christ and their chosen church.
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Central Baptist Church
James Allen Smith
Decatur
Historic Market Prices Card with Varied Farm Goods
A compact listing of produce and meat prices from a historical market page. Items include eggs, butter, sweet potatoes, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, beets, squash, beans, turnips, greens, spinach, radishes, veal, beef, hogs, ham, poultry, pryers, roosters, shoulders, lamb, turkeys and geese with per unit or per pound costs, highlighting regional pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Seven Fined in Police Court for Minor Offenses
Seven persons faced fines in police court this morning for minor infractions. Drunkenness topped the list with six offenders, one charged with driving under the influence and another arraigned for disorderly conduct.
Christmas Eve service at St John’s Episcopal Church
The Christmas Eve Eucharist and sermon are set for 11 30 p m Monday at St John’s Episcopal Church. Rector Rev Peter M Dennis will officiate and preach the sermon. The invitation extended to all parishioners stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Peter M. Dennis
Men’s League Enjoyable Monthly Meeting at Parish House
The Men’s League met at St John’s Episcopal parish house with prayer by Peter M. Dennis and a hymn sung by McNeill and his wife. Prof. O B Hagerman gave an address on Saar The program was organized by W McLeod with Mrs W K Neill and C E Lowery assisting. The group continues meetings on the third Friday each month for Christian fellowship among men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's League
St. John's Episcopal
T. Jervis Jones
Casling
Peter M. Dennis
McNeill
Martin Luther
W. K. McNeill
Hagerman
Saar
W. McLeod
W. K. Neill
C. E. Lowery
Browed Joe Byrns Gaining Ground In Political Spotlight
The article recalls Congressman Joe Byrns as a veteran figure with shaggy eyebrows and a long Tennessee career. It notes his rise from Cedar Hill to Vanderbilt, his work on the House Appropriations Committee, and his early start in politics after challenging James Gaines for Congress in the 1890s.
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Ding
Byrns
Big Joe Burns, Jr
Burns
House
Tenessee
Cedar Hill
Tenn
James H
Mary E. Byrns
Fixsen
Byrns F
Vanderbilt University
Joe
Tobaccd
County
John Wesley Gaines
U. S
Burns Gaines
Congress
House of Representatives
Politi
Tennessee
House of
Davidson County
Gaines
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