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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1932

Page

8

Tragedy in Swan Lake Crash Near Athens

In Athens on December 24 a Swan Lake crash left Alma Crowson dead and Miss Aylin dying after hospital care, while Miss Crowson survived with a broken arm a dislocated shoulder and internal injuries. Lawsuits against Beaty and his father for 50000 dollars each were settled out of court, including Miss Crowson's case.

Athens Ala Swan Lake Automo Alma Crowson Miss Phelps Aylin Miss Crowson Young Beaty

Unclear wording erases court docket entry regarding loss

The passage notes the unfortunate affair was wiped from the court docket and claims liability insurance protected the loss. It mentions Diligence as a name used in France and Russia for a public conveyance similar to a stage coach.

France Russia

Boomerang Taxes and a Plan for Tax Reform

A reader laments high taxes and argues taxes will not fade. The writer proposes a universal poll tax, annual registration, and full disclosure of possessions to ensure fair taxation, urging action to fund schools and curb public spending.

Garner's Memorial C. M. E. Church Service

Garner's Memorial C M E Church at Corner Cherry and Madison Sts invites the public to Sunday services led by Rev. P. R. Shy. Sunday school at 9:30 am with F G Dinkins. morning worship features a sermon on No Room for Jesus with special choir music.

Garner’s Memorial C. M. E Cherry and Madison Sts P. R. Shy F. G. Dinkins Vivalist Christ Jesus

St. John's Episcopal Church Letter of Thanks 1932

The Decatur Daily publishes a year end letter from Rev. Peter M. Dennis rector of St. John's St Timothy's Athens and St. Peter's Mission thanking the newspaper for kindness and support. The note expresses appreciation for charitable works and Christmas and New Year wishes.

ST. John’s Episcopal Church Decatur, Alabama Decatur and District Decatur St. Timothy’s, Athens St. Peter’s Mission Rev Peter M. Dennis

Vesper Hour Program At Westminister Church

The vesper hour at Westminister Presbyterian Church offers a 5 o clock service with Prelude and March Holy Night Invocation by Rev E N Hart Scripture Luke 2 The Birth Story Carol Dear Little Stranger Wise Men It Came Upon the Midnight Clear It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Anthem O Worship the King While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks Joy to the World The Birthday of the King Hark the Herald Angels Sing Offertory O Come All Ye Faithful Benediction Postlude.

E. N. Hart Bethlehem

Teachers Believe In Santa Claus

County teachers were paid for the month of the present year on Saturday after a loan from the Limestone County Bank of Athens to the county board of education. Santa Claus walked here for the teachers, marking the unexpected payday.

Athens Ala Santa Claus County Board of Education Limestone County Bank of

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